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March 2015
Woodside High School Newsletter www.woodsidehs.org
March/April Events
For a full listing of Woodside High
events, visit the website at
www.woodsidehs.org/-calendar/.
Testing Season is Here!
Sunday, March 1
FAFSA/Cal Grant Deadline
Spring is the season of April showers and May flowers and, of course, TESTING! Some of these tests
are the usual ones (CAHSEE in March, AP exams in May, and finals in June) and
some are new to students and new to campus (new state exams in April). Some are
old school and taken with pencil, paper, and bubbling in. Some are new school and
taken entirely on computer by logging in and scrolling and clicking. You get the
point.
Monday, March 2
Deadline for April Communicat
Tuesday, March 3
PTSA Meeting
6 pm, Library
Wednesday, March 5
Music Booster Meeting
7 pm, Music Room
March into College for Juniors
and Parents
7 pm, Library
Thursday, March 5
ELAC Meeting
6:30 pm , Library
Winter Sports Awards Night
7pm PAC
Monday, March 9
SSC/SDMC
4 to 6 pm, MUR Conf. Rm.
Tuesday, March 10
WHS Foundation Meeting
7 pm, Library
Wednesday, March 11
March into College for Juniors and
Parents
7 pm, Library
Dear Woodside High School Families,
(Friday, 13) 8 pm, PAC
(Saturday, 14) 8 pm, PAC
(Sunday, 15) 2pm, PAC
Musical
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Diane Burbank
Our approach to testing is to provide students with an optimal testing environment.
A calm proctor, a well-lighted room, a snack and water, and working technology
provide a setting where students can comfortably concentrate. We want to promote
a feeling that a student can do his/her best – and that’s all we ask.
At WHS, we take results of tests seriously and make
changes based on those scores. For instance, students not passing the CAHSEE their first time
around as a sophomore puts in action a system of
support that includes courses and tutoring. Students
scoring really high on a
particular section or
question of a test has
teachers celebrating and fine-tuning instruction in other
sections. Students who are not scoring a passing grade
on the Advanced Placement exam has staff examining
pre-requisites, student readiness and support, text books,
and instructor preparation.
In this first effort at the spring’s newest state tests on the
Common Core standards, we will look at results school wide. We’re always looking to improve the student experience and the student performance. In fact, those
are our two school goals:
1.
Thursday, March 12
Fashion Show Meeting
7pm, Wildcat Room
Friday, March 13
Deadline for 4/18
ACT Registration
From Principal
2.
Improve the student experience by building a spirited school community based
on Quaglia’s 8 Conditions of Student
Success.
Improve student performance by closing
the achievement gap through the focus
on teaching and literacy strategies.
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traducción al español
las noticias de la administración de WHS
So, as your student prepares, or even complains, about a test, encourage him/her to
give a best effort because Woodside High School is working to provide the best
campus based on those results.
It’ll be a great spring to be a Wildcat!
Communicat is published as a courtesy of the Woodside High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
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Tuesday, March 17
Junior Parent Meeting
7 pm
Senior Parent Meeting
7 pm
Wednesday, March 18
March into College for Juniors
and Parents
7 pm, Library
Athletic Boosters Meeting
7 pm, MUR Conf. Room
Thursday, March 19
WHSF Auction Meeting
7 pm, Wildcat Room
Musical 20-21
8pm, PAC
Tuesday, March 24
Freshman Parent Meeting
7pm
Sophomore Parent Meeting
7pm
Wednesday, March 26
March into College for Juniors
and Parents
7 pm, Library
Drama Boosters Meeting
7pm, Wildcat Room
Spring Blood Drive
Monday, March 30
Cesar Chavez Day
No School
Wednesday, Apr. 1
Music Booster Meeting
7 pm, Music Room
Friday, Apr. 3
3rd Quarter Grades Mailed
Saturday, Apr. 11
WHS Foundation Spring
Auction
5:30 pm, Palo Alto Hills Golf
and Country Club
Monday, Apr. 13
SSC/SDMC
4-6 pm, MUR conf. Room
Tuesday, Apr. 14
WHS Foundation Meeting
6 pm, Library
Thursday, Apr. 16
Music Showcase
7 pm, PAC
¡La temporada de exámenes está aquí!
Estimadas familias de Woodside High School,
la primavera es un tiempo de lluvias en abril y flores en mayo; y por supuesto
EXÁMENES!
Algunos de esos exámenes son los de siempre
From Principal
(CAHSEE en marzo, AP en mayo y exámenes finales
en junio) y algunos son nuevos para los estudiantes y Diane Burbank
nuevos (nuevos exámenes del estado en abril) en la
ecsvsdvscuela. Algunos son como los tiempos de
antes que se toman con lápiz papel y llenando circulitos. Otros son nuevos y se
toman en la computadora, buscando y presionando. Creo que ustedes se pueden
dar una idea.
Nuestra forma de dar los exámenes es dándoles a los estudiantes un lugar ideal
para tomar el examen. Un vigilante tranquilo, un salón con suficiente luz, un bocadillo y agua, y tecnología que funciona; todo esto provee un lugar donde los
estudiantes se pueden concentrar cómodamente. Queremos que ellos tengan lo
necesario para sentir que pueden lograr su mejor capacidad - y es lo único que
pedimos.
En WHS, tomamos los resultados de los
exámenes muy enserio, y hacemos los cambios
necesarios basados en en esas calificaciones.
Por ejemplo, los estudiantes que no pasan el
CAHSEE la primera vez cuando son Sophomores pone en acción un sus tema de apoyo
que
incluye
cursos y tutoría. Los
estudiantes que sacan calificaciones muy altas en
alguna sección o pregunta en particular, hace que
los maestros no sólo celebren, sino también hacen cambios a sus instrucciones. Los estudiantes
que no pasan en los exámenes de clases avanzadas, hace que los maestros examinen los requisitos, las habilidades de los estudiantes, la ayuda,
los libros y asta la preparación de cada instrucción.
Para prepararnos para esta primavera, para el nuevo examen de los estándares
Common Core, vemos los resultados de toda la escuela. Siempre estamos viendo
como podemos mejorar la experiencia de los estudiantes. Esos son dos de nuestras metas:
1.
Mejorar la experiencia estudiantil al construir una comunidad con mucho
espíritu basada en las 8 condiciones de Quaglia para el éxito estudiantil.
2.
mejorar el desempeño estudiantil al cerrar el hueco de los logros al enfocarnos en la enseñanza y estrategias de alfabetización.
Mientras su hijo/a se prepara, o hasta se queja acerca de los exámenes, anime los
a que den su mejor esfuerzo porque Woodside High School esta trabajando para
proveer la mejor escuela basada en los resultados.
Será una buena primavera siendo un Wildcat!
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Good Bye CST’s (almost – 10th grade
students will take the NCLB
Life Science CST in April). Hello
Common Core Assessments.
Adiós CST's (ya casi - estudiantes
del 10mo grado tomarán el NCLB
en ciencias de vida CST en abril)
Hola Evaluaciónes Common Core.
The Common Core State
Standards: A Guide for
Parents and Students
Los estándares de Common
Core estatales: Una guía
para los estudiantes y
alumnos
What are the Common
Core State Standards?
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From Instructional
Vice Principal
Diane Mazzei
National Standards
A roadmap of goals for students’ learning
What is Different?
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Fewer standards
Clearer expectations
Deeper, more rigorous thinking
Features of the Common Core Standards
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All students College and
Career Ready by 11th grade
Internationally Benchmarked
Assessments enco urage
higher levels of thinking
Que son las Evaluaciónes
Common Core Estatales?
 Estándares Nacionales
 Un mapa con metas para el aprendizaje estudiantil
¿Cuál es la diferencia?
 Menos Estándares
 Expectativas más Claras
 Pensamiento más Profundo, más Riguroso
Características de los Estándares Common Core
 Todos los estudiantes listos para el
11vo grado, para los Colegios y Carreras
 Referencia Internacional
 Evaluaciones aumentan niveles
más altos de pensar
What Subjects are Affected?
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New content standards for
English, Math, and English
Language Development
New Anchor Standards for literacy in Social Studies, Science and Career/Technical Education
How will Students Be Assessed?
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th
th
Local exams in 9 and 10 grade
Two National exams in Eleventh grade (testing
April 8-12 at WHS)
 Mathematics
 English (includes Literacy Standards)
Computer-based
Multiple choice plus written response
Performance tasks – real-world problems
Will replace the CST assessments
Sub Directora de
Instruccion
Diane Mazzei
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¿Qué materias son Afectadas?
 Nuevos estándares contenido en
Inglés, Matemáticas y el Desarrollo del
Lenguaje Inglés
Nuevos Estándares para la literatura en Ciencias
Sociales, Ciencias Naturales /Educación en Tecnología
¿Como seran evaluados los estudiantes?
 Exámenes locales en el 9no y 10mo grado
 Dos exámenes Nacionales en el 11vo grado
(exámenes en WHS del 8-12 de abril)
 Matemáticas
 Inglés (incluyendo estándares de literatura)
 Basado en Computación
 Respuestas escritas con múltiples opciones
 Realizar tareas- problemas del verdadero mundo
 Remplazara las evaluaciones CST
Partnership between Council of Chief State School
Officers and National Governors’ Association in
2010
¿Cómo se Desarrollaron los Estándares?
 Associationin 2010 Una asociación entre el Concilio del Oficial encargado de las escuelas del
estado y la Asociación de Gobernantes del Estado
2010
WHS Big Read 2015: The WHS staff, students, and administrators are in the process of selecting the Big Read
Novels for 2015.
La Gran Lectura del 2015: El personal de WHS, los estudiantes y la administración están en el proceso de seleccionar
los libros para La Gran Lectura del 2015.
How Were the Standards Developed?
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Registro de Otoño y la Escuela
Fall Registration & Summer
School
“MARCH INTO COLLEGE”
de Verano
"MARCHA HACIA EL COLEGIO"
From the
Guidance Office
De la oficina de
Consegeria
Una serie de talleres para ayudar a los Juniors y sus familias con el proceso de la universidad
EVERY WEDNESDAY Starting
March 4th
Francisco Negri
[email protected]
(x40090)
TODOS LOS MIÉRCOLES empezando
el 4 de marzo
7-8:30PM - Library
Elaine Dessus
[email protected]
(x40092)
7-8:30PM – biblioteca
A series of workshops in March to help
prepare Juniors and their families for the
college process.
Don’t miss it!!
FALL 2015-2016 REGISTRATION
Last month your student should have
brought home next
year’s registration
information. If you
have not already done
so, please review the
recommended course
schedule with your
student and return any requests to change
courses to the Guidance Office no later than
April 3rd, 2015. Please contact your student’s counselor if you did not receive this
information.
Sharlett Downing
[email protected]
(x40093)
Vickie Green
[email protected]
(x40091)
Sara Grace Vann
[email protected]
(x40094)
Katrina Rubenstein
[email protected]
(x40001)
Main Office (x45329)
¡¡No se lo pierdan!!
REGISTRACIÓN DE OTOÑO
2015-2016
El mes pasado se mandó
a casa con su hijo/a la
información de registra
acción para el próximo
año escolar. Si todavía
no lo hacen, por favor
revisen los cursos recomendados y regrecenlo a la oficina de
guía con cualquier cambio a los cursos que
quieran, A más tardar 3 de abril del 2015.
Favor contacte al consejero de su hijo/a si
no ha recibido esta información.
SUMMER SCHOOL
ESCUELA DE VERANO
Summer school will be offered at Woodside high
school this year. Sessions will be held Monday – Friday from 8am – 1:30 pm.
La escuela de verano será ofrecida en Woodside High
School esté año. Las sesiones serán de lunes -viernes de
las 8am – 1:30 pm.
First Session: June 15 – July 2
Primera Sesión: Junio 15 – Julio 2
Second Session: July 6 – July 23
Segunda Sesión: Julio 6 – Julio 23
Students are deemed eligible for summer school by
counselors using the strict guideline criteria set by the
district. A notation will be made on the registration
material that went home with your student if your student was recommended.
Los estudiantes que califican para clases de verano son
elegidos por los consejeros, siguiendo un criterios muy
estrictos proveídos por el distrito escolar. Si es que su
hijo fue recomendado para las clases de verano, se incluyó una nota en las formas que se mandaron a casa.
The fall schedule of classes will be automatically adjusted after the successful completion of summer
school courses.
Las clases que tomarán el próximo otoño serán ajustadas automáticamente después de terminar exitosamente las clases de verano.
THIRD QUARTER ENDS
MARCH 20th.
HAPPY SPRINGTIME!!
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EL TERCER CUARTO TERMINA EL 20 DE MARZO.
¡ FELIZ PRIMAVERA!
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Prom
WHS Junior/Senior Prom will be on Saturday May 2 8pm-11:30pm at the historic Regency Ballroom building in San Francisco.
Tickets will go on sale in April. Please note that all ticket sales take place in D7 during lunch and
after school. Tickets are never sold at the event. In order to purchase a ticket the student must be
either a junior or senior (underclassmen can attend as a guest of an upperclassman), off the No
Privileges list, and have no fines. Tickets will be $80 with PAL, $90 without. Tickets will be sold
from April 6-17, 2015. Tickets will NOT be sold after April 17. Students can pay with Cash,
Money Orders, or Credit Cards. Checks are NOT accepted. Please note that there will be a
Powder Puff
Mark your calendars for April 10 to see the WHS Powder Puff game. The game will consist of
female students taking the field for a game of flag football and the boys on the sideline cheering
them on. Proceeds from this event will support the Student Body Fund which supports all student activities on campus as well as athletics. Tickets will be $5.
Yearbook
The deadline to order your 2015 yearbook is MARCH 20. The 2015 WHS yearbook is
$80 with PAL and $90 without. Orders can be placed in D-5 or online at
www.jostensyearbooks.com. Please note that online purchases will be $90.
Last year the school sold out of yearbooks. To guarantee that you get one, please make
sure to order it NOW. After March 20th, any remaining yearbooks will be sold for $100.
Volunteers Needed for Career Fair - March 20th - Please Sign Up:
We are now recruiting volunteers for The Sequoia Union High School District Career Fair. The Career Fair is a fun
learning event for Academy students from Carlmont, Menlo-Atherton, Sequoia, and Woodside High Schools to practice important career skills with volunteers. This year's Career Fair will be Friday March 20, 2015 from 9am to
2:00pm at Cañada College, 4200 Farm Hill Boulevard, Redwood City, CA 94061.
We need approximately 160 volunteers from many career backgrounds to fill Mock Interviewer volunteer positions.
Please fill out our Volunteer Registration Form, linked from the event website, in order to participate. The Mock Interviewer portion of the event will run from approximately 10:40am to 1:15pm, and will be divided into three rotations. Volunteers may register for one, two or all three rotations. We ask that Volunteers arrive at least 15 minutes
before their scheduled rotation.
The primary purpose of the Career Fair is to act as a capstone learning experience for students who have prepared for
the event by writing a personal resume, practicing job interview skills, and learning about proper business etiquette.
To see a past Career Fair in action, please see the excellent Career Fair Highlight Video made by one of our former
students which in linked off of the event website. To learn more details about the Career Fair, please visit our FAQ,
also located on the event website.
The event website and volunteer registration form can be found at:
http://slant.seq.org/~gstein/career_fair
Regards, Faith
Mrs. Velschow
Mentor Coordinator
CHS & WHS
650-464-1162 (cell/text)
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Raising a Resilient Teenager in a Stressed Out Society
By Deborah Sloss, LCSW Site Director, JLS Middle School
As parents, we remember the joy of holding our newborn child in our arms, and the powerful drive to provide for their
needs and keep them safe.
As they became toddlers and began to explore the world, we tried to ensure a safe environment where they could grow.
We baby proofed our homes, bought safety-rated toys appropriate for their age, and then smiled tolerantly as they took all
the pots and pans out of the cabinet and happily banged on them, impressed with themselves for their power and ingenuity.
We watch them expand their horizons and develop new skills, all the while being aware that with each new step comes
new risks and new dangers. They run excitedly chasing a new discovery, only to trip and fall. But amazingly, they get
themselves up and try again; building confidence, overcoming frustration and developing inner strength. We marvel at
their resiliency and determination.
As they begin school, they enter a period of life where their focus shifts from parents being the center of their lives to
negotiating the complex world of interactions with peers, teachers and other adults. We help them do homework, give
them hugs when another child hurts their feelings, cheer for them at soccer and basketball games. We read stories, tuck
them in at night and watch them sleep, all the while feeling thankful that they successfully navigated yet another day in an
increasingly complex world.
Fast forward to the teenage years. Now we are spending hours at the mall while they try to find the perfect pair of faded
jeans and plead with us to buy electronics, and other accessories so they can “keep up appearances” as they head off to
school the next day.
Why then, do our teens often express feeling stressed out and dissatisfied? Do we chalk it up to teenage hormones, or is
there something more going on?
In her book, The Price of Privilege, psychologist Madeleine Levine describes a disturbing trend among the teens she sees
in her psychotherapy practice. Despite being raised in an affluent environment, with many material goods, these teens are
unhappy.
They “describe ‘being at loose ends’ or ‘missing something inside” and feeling “too pressured, misunderstood, anxious,
angry, sad and empty”. Levine continues, “…they don’t seem to know themselves very well. They lack the practical
skills for navigating out in the world…” Levine, The Price of Privilege, p 5 Levine believes that the young people she sees in therapy are
failing to develop a strong, confident sense of self. Instead of looking
within themselves to define their own values and priorities, they are
externally motivated to please parents and teachers. Instead of focusing on who they are, they focus on what they achieve through school
and extra-curricular activities
As a child, I remember spending hours sitting on the swing in my parent’s backyard, looking at the grass under my feet and pondering the meaning of life. Today’s youth are not given the
time and space for daydreaming, fantasizing, or reflecting. Such times are critical in thinking about interests, values,
skills and talents that help clarify how we see our place in the world. According to Levine, “Parents pressure their children to be outstanding while neglecting the process by which outstanding children are formed.” Levine, p 65 While
seeming to “have it all”, many teens today have an underdeveloped sense of self that as adults we know is so important to
function successfully in the greater society.
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Author Wendy Mogel (The Blessing of a B Minus), also provides another useful perspective on how our teenagers are
getting waylaid. Mogel states:
“It is good for adolescents to be bored, lonely, disappointed, frustrated, unhappy…When we intervene to prevent
the pain of tough situations, we create a reflex: Whenever a child feels sadness or confusion, frustration or disappointment, she believes she cannot survive the feeling…If teenagers don’t have the opportunity to recognize
their bad feelings or problems and learn to manage them, they go off to college and seek out quick, reliable
methods to make the pain disappear.” Mogel, Blessing of a B Minus, p 97
Mogel goes on to suggest that parents employ the following strategies to help struggling teens build internal strength and
resilience:
Wait it Out: An overly anxious response on the part of parents sends the message to teens that they can’t handle distress, confusion and poor choices.
Normalize Setbacks: Talk to your teen about times things don’t work out for you as planned and how you deal
with these situations.
Be Empathetic, Not Entangled: Be curious and kind but not alarmed.
Encourage Them to Advocate for Themselves: Many issues can be resolved by talking directly to teachers
and other adults in their lives.
Demonstrate Confidence in Your Teen’s Problem -Solving Skills: Give your teen the opportunity to demonstrate resourcefulness in handling problems.
When They Create Problems, Let Them Experience the Consequences: When we deprive kids of freedom
in an attempt to “keep them safe” they miss opportunities to learn to use good judgment.
It is through such experiences that young people develop the ability to tolerate frustration, delay gratification, and regulate their own internal state. They are able to create an internal psychological “safe haven” that provides a retreat when
they need to think things through and take care of themselves.
According to psychologist Erik Erikson, the developmental task of adolescence is to successfully navigate the developmental phase of Identity vs Role Confusion. During this period, teens ponder the roles they will play in the adult world. It
is during this stage that adolescents will re-examine their identity and try to find out exactly who they are. Mastery of this
phase results in a successful transition from childhood to adulthood. Failure to establish a sense of identity can lead to
role confusion. It was Erikson who coined the term identity crisis.
Young people with a healthy sense of self feel more in control of their lives and demonstrate an ability to act in their best
interest. They have a budding identity, with hobbies and interests they feel passionate about; they value and accept themselves for who they are.
How can we, as parents, help our children to develop a healthy sense of self? We can remind ourselves, and them, that
we support their growth and development by not always jumping in to protect them and solve their problems. We can
foster their exploration of who they are. We can support them as they grow into strong, self-confident young adults by
being available and ready to listen, by providing guidance, and by believing in their decision-making ability and in their
capacity to figure things out.
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Saturday, April 18
ACT Testing
April 20-24
Spring Break
No School
Monday, Apr. 27
SSC/SDMC
4-6pm, MUR Conf Room
AP Parent Night
7pm, PAC
Tuesday, Apr. 28
Senior Parent Mtg.
7 pm
Junior Parent Mtg.
7 pm
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Wednesday, Apr. 29
Drama Boosters Mtg.
7 pm, Wildcat Room
Tuesday, Apr. 29
Freshman Parent Mtg.
7pm
Sophomore Parent Mtg.
7pm
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Music Boosters
Thank you to everyone who
came to the music department’s dinner concert on
February 27th!
All the
groups performed and put on
a great show and a good time was had by everyone. The theme was “Under the Big Top” so it
was circus time, the Gym was transformed into a
big top and the food took us right to the circus.
Dessert was cupcakes and the display was wonderful and took people back to being a child at the
circus.
There was also a drawing with a lot of great
prizes, so we’d like to give a big Woodside Wildcat THANK YOU to everyone bought tickets and
to the businesses and individuals who donated the
prizes!
This was good start for our groups as they prepare
for their Spring Tour to Southern California in
April. There will be more information in the next
edition of the Communicat.
PTSA Weekly
Update
The best way to
keep up with everything happening at
Woodside
High
School is the PTSA
Weekly Update.
To subscribe, just go
to http://tinyurl.com/WHSWeekly.
To read past editions, go to http://
tinyurl.com/WHSWeeklyArchives.
Drama Boosters
I can’t believe it’s March and the
Spring Musical is here! You do NOT
want to miss this production of the
Pulitzer Prize winning play “How to
Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”. Come and
see your friends put their hearts and souls into their roles:
Emil, Rachel, Robert, Ben, Jessica, Mariah, Samantha,
Spencer, Jake, Austin, Chris, Athena, Leo and MORE.
There are 51 of your classmates and friends in the play
and there will be huge chorus
supported scenes, with lots of
songs and dances.
So, mark you calendars for
March 13 -14 and 20 – 21 at
8:00pm and March 15 at
2:00pm. We can also still use
your support. Tell your family
and friends for a great night (or
afternoon) out, come and see the
show.
For tickets go to www.whsdramaboosters.com
Also, if you’re a baker and want to support the Drama
Boosters you can volunteer to provide some goodies for
the concession stand during each performance. This
would be a great help. We also sell packaged items, like
drinks, chips, and the like. If you can donate these items,
that would, of course, also be a great help! Did you know
that the Drama Booster Club gives a couple of scholarships to graduating seniors each year? You could help
support this great cause and be a part of this tradition.
Drama Boosters gets all proceeds from concessions. If we
have to buy what we sell, we don’t make as much, so
please donate what you can. Contact me directly for more
information.
It’s been a great year with the Talent Show and the production of “Every Family Has One”
in the Fall. Now we’re ready for
the Spring Musical and the Drama
Class production in May. We owe
so much to so many. I want to take
this opportunity to thank Barry
Woodruff for the tireless dedication
he gives to the WHS drama program. Of course, many thanks to Karen Peterson for her
commitment to the program and the students. There are
many others, too, Kim, Ruthie, Don, Karen, Tom, Donna,
Lori, Jill, Linda, Debra, Nicole, Nick, Eric, and many
more. As soon as I start to mention names, I know I will
leave one or two out. Thanks to all who have participated
for making this a fantastic year!
Jim Larkin – Drama Booster President
[email protected]
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WHS Foundation Spring Auction 2015
Get out your black, orange, and white and prepare for the Annual Woodside High
School Foundation Auction! This year’s event is being held at the Palo Alto Hills
Country Club on Saturday April 11 and includes silent auction, live auction, dinner,
and more!
Heads or Tails is Back! Join us at the event for the second annual “Heads or Tails”
game that takes place right before the live auction. This year the grand prize will be
half the jackpot (up to $1,000) in CASH awarded to the last person standing. Purchase
your game necklaces at $25 per strand at the event to play.
The Online Auction kicks off on April 4th at 9AM and runs through April 9th at
8PM with a new opportunity First-Bid-Frenzy!
First Bid Frenzy: Be the first to bid on any item in our online auction and be entered
to win a gold iPad Mini 3 with 64G! The more first bids you make online increases
your chances to win! Bidding starts at 9AM on April 4th, so warm your fingers up to
fly across your keyboard or tablet for your chance to win!
Last year’s sold out event made over $200,000 for our Woodside High School students! Help make this year’s event
provide even more to our kids!
Early Bird tickets are $100 save you $50 off the $150 price until March 2 at www.whsfoundation.org/
auction.html
This event has limited seating – so get your ticket early to hold your seat!
Class of 2017
PARENT MEETING
Join us at our next
sophomore parent meeting on Tuesday, February 24, at 7:00pm at
Café La Tartine.
2017 SAFE & SOBER GRAD NIGHT
Give NOW to support your student’s Safe & Sober
Grad Night.
You can send a check to Woodside High School at
Woodside High School, 199 Churchill Avenue, RWC,
CA 94062 with “Class of 2017” in the memo section of
your check.
You can also easily donate directly via
www.paypal.com. Use your existing PayPal account or
just go to the website to easily pay with your credit or
debit card. To donate, go to www.paypal.com, click the
"Send" tab at the top, enter our email address: [email protected], the amount you want to send,
and follow the prompts from there. Please note that a
donation made via your bank goes farther than using a
credit card, which gets a cut from the proceeds. Questions? Email [email protected].
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Proven FundraisingSimple & Free
Please go to www.escrip.com ! Remember you can split your eScrip between
up to 3 organizations. If you have not
gone to eScrip to update your account
to include our PTSA, please do so. If
you had your support at an elementary
school and all your kids are now in high
school, it is especially important to update!
Group Name: Woodside High School
PTSA
Group ID: 137612196
March 2015 Communicat
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