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| Accelerated Math Offerings for Summer 2010 |
Do you want to accelerate in your Math sequence at Woodside High School? Do you wish to have the opportunity to take some of our more advanced Math offerings such as AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, or AP Statistics?
Woodside High School is offering Geometry, Algebra II, and Precalculus this summer at no cost to incoming 9th-graders and current WHS students.
Please see the flyer below for details.
Thank you,
Glenn Carpenter
WHS Math Department Chair |
| Daniel Steiner earns Presidential Scholar Recognition |
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 3, 2010 - Seven Sequoia Union High School District students have been named as candidates in this year's United States Presidential Scholars Program - a program established by the U.S. Department of Education in 1964 to recognize and honor the most distinguished graduating high school seniors in the country.
In announcing this year's candidates, The Commission on Presidential Scholars stated that scholars "are chosen on the basis of their accomplishments in many areas - academic and artistic success, leadership, and involvement in school and the community - and represent excellence in education and the promise of greatness in America's youth."
Students become candidates in the Presidential Scholars Program by invitation only. Students neither apply nor do their schools nominate them. Candidates are initially identified as those who score exceptionally well on the College Board SAT or the ACT Assessment. Approximately 40 students are selected as candidates from each state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and U.S. citizens living abroad.
Seven of California's 2010 Presidential Scholar candidates attend Sequoia district schools:
Sashi Ayyangar, Menlo-Atherton High School
David Galbraith, Menlo-Atherton High School
Ellora Israni, Menlo-Atherton High School
Daniel Kozlowski, Menlo-Atherton High School
Nathan Lee, Carlmont High School
Lena Reed, Menlo-Atherton High School
Daniel Steiner, Woodside High School
Approximately 141 Presidential Scholars will be selected and invited to Washington, DC in June to participate in a variety of enrichment activities and events, culminating with the presentation to the students of the Presidential Scholars medallion during a ceremony sponsored by the White House (www.ed.gov/programs/psp/index.html).
Congratulations, Daniel! |
| Students recognized at Sequoia Awards |
On March 4, 2010, four Woodside High School students were awarded Community Service Scholarships at a ceremony at the Sofitel Hotel in Redwood Shores.
Congratulations to:
Patricia Fuentes, Kaiser Permanente/ Provident Credit Union
Whitney Olson, In honor of Ed Everett and Mary Welch
Grace Walovich, Wells Fargo Bank
Jessica Withers, Basic Chemical Solutions
The Sequoia Awards offers scholarships to senior high school students who reside in the Redwood City community and have been actively volunteering their time. Over $1,000,000 in scholarship money has been awarded since 1993.
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| Update on offer to Everest to be located at WHS |
Update 5.5.10
Everest Charter will be remaining at its current location for the 2010-11 school year, and will not be relocating to the WHS campus.
Update, 4.5.10
On March 31, the Board of Trustees approved an offer to Everest Charter School to be located on Woodside High School's campus for the 2010-11 school year. This offer identifies specific classrooms to which they will have both exclusive and shared access. Everest has until May 1 to respond.
Please see the link below entitled, "March 31 Board Prop 39 Facilities Offer to Everest."
Update, 2.15.10
Dear Woodside High School Community,
I would like to thank everyone who has expressed their support and enthusiasm for Woodside High School in the last several weeks. Please see the links below for the Sequoia Union High School District's offer to Everest Charter School for the 2010-2011 school year. Everest is expected to give their response to the district's offer by March 1. I will follow-up with more information at that time.
Best regards,
David E. Reilly
Woodside High School--Message From Principal Reilly, January 27, 2010
Dear Parents, Guardians, and members of the Woodside High School community:
I wanted to communicate directly with all of you regarding some recent developments in the Sequoia Union High School District that will have a potential impact on Woodside High School.
As many of you know, the SUHSD is comprised of four, independently-operated charter schools in addition to its four comprehensive high schools, a continuation high school, and an adult school. The district, in accordance with Proposition 39, has an obligation to provide facilities for its charter schools.
The Board of Trustees and the SUHSD will be making an offer to Everest Charter High School to be housed on the Woodside High School campus. If Everest accepts this offer, they will be located on our campus for a period of one-year commencing in August of 2010. Everest’s projected enrollment for 2010-2011 is approximately 200 students.
The Woodside High School educational community is committed to the success of all students in the district. I recognize that this arrangement will involve careful planning and flexibility on our part, but to be frank, we excel at this, and I am confident that we will be able to accommodate the needs of Everest and to continue to meet the needs of our students and our educational community.
I am committed to keeping you all informed via our website, Communicat newsletter, parent meetings, Twitter, and our PTSA Bulletin.
Please feel free to contact me at dreilly@seq.org or at (650) 367-9750 x4303 if you have any questions.
Kindest regards,
David E. Reilly
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| SDMC approves new bell schedule for 2010-2011 and beyond |
Dear Woodside High School Community:
This year, we had to make some slight adjustments to our current bell schedule in order to satisfy the contractual obligations to our teachers to provide at least one "prep" period per day.
After much discussion and work, the Shared Decision Making Council (SDMC) approved the following schedule to be implemented in August 2010. Please note that 1st-period will meet five days per week instead of four, and that the weekly collaboration hour has been moved to Wednesday afternoons.
The majority of our students (60%) will begin their days at 9AM. We hope that by moving the collaboration sessions to Wednesday afternoons, we will mitigate that amount of time that our athletes are out of class due to early releases for their contests.
Thank you for your patience with this process, and thank you to those parents who provided us with feedback and insight throughout this process.
Thank you and best regards,
Wendy Porter, SDMC Facilitator &
David Reilly, Principal
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| Congrats to Girls' Varsity Soccer |
The Girls' Varsity Soccer Team is on a roll. After clinching first place in Division I PAL, the Lady Cats have advanced to the Finals of the CCS Tournament.
Woodside High School will meet St. Francis High School at Valley Christian High School on Saturday, March 6. Time TBA.
Please see the link below for the Division I Bracket as well as driving directions to Valley Christian.
Go, Wildcats! Your Woodside High School family is very proud of you. You are simply the best. |
| Woodside students to participate in HP Innovations in Education Summit |
The following WHS staff members and students of the Green Academy and Engineering Program were invited to participate in the 2010 HP Innovations in Education Worldwide Summit on February 24, 2010 at the Hotel Sofitel. The staff members and students will be part of a panel discussion entitled: Student Perspectives: How Social Media & Collaboration Technologies are Changing the Student Experience."
Teacher name: Josh Rubin
Student names: Alexander Locke, Haley Valletta, Catherine Smith and Zachary Eric Cissna
Administrators: Diane Mazzei and Kyle Brumbaugh
See the link below for more information and watch the summit via webcast.
Go, Wildcats! |
| Seniors sign NCAA commitments to Cal and UCLA |
It's that time of year again, and two of our senior athletes have signed on to play soccer at UCLA and UC Berkeley.
Chelsea Braun signed to play Soccer at UCLA.Emily Kruger signed to play Soccer at UC Berkeley.
These two young women embody the Woodside High School ideal--strong work ethic, dedication, and determination.
Congratulations, Chelsea and Emily. Your Woodside family is very proud of you.
Go, Wildcats! |
| California Scholarship Federation (CSF) students named |
The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) emphasizes high standards of scholarship and community service for California high school students.
Founded in 1921, the California Scholarship Federation is the oldest scholarship institution in the state of California.
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| WHS teacher going for Guinness Book of World Records |
Pablo Aguilera, WHS Social Science teacher, WHS and Stanford University graduate, is pursuing a place in the Guinness Book of World Records and helping his students at the same time.
Go, Mr. Aguilera! We are proud of you! |
| Where do our graduates go to college? |
| National Merit Semi-Finalists |
2009-2010 National Merit Semi-finalists:
Rachel K. Carter
Kelly L. Miller
Kyle R. Trager
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| Principal Reilly and the Semi-finalists flash the "W" |
Information from the Director of Health, San Mateo County Health System
The Health System is working with all community partners and healthcare providers to ensure the County is ready to face the new flu season. This flu season will be much more complex than previous years with the arrival of the H1N1 (swine) flu. It is therefore important for everyone to stay informed and take steps to help lessen the effects of the flu on our community.
A Message from Scott Morrow MD, San Mateo County Health Department
12.9.09
"Our County continues to receive shipments of H1N1 vaccine that is being distributed to healthcare providers throughout the County. The County has received a total of ~ 133,000 doses to date, which has been administered to priority populations by their providers. This represents about 30% of the number of total County residents believed to be in high-risk priority groups.
In an effort to keep our flu Website dynamic in response to new questions being raised by providers and the public, we created a new FAQ posted on the website that has the latest County vaccine information including dose volume and the County's distribution strategy. It will be updated frequently and is located on the Flu Website www.smhealth.org/swineflu Click on County Updates.
We are currently working with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) on the next phase of H1N1 vaccine distribution. CDPH has committed to maintain those distribution measures that worked from the first phase of distribution, and improve what didn't work well, such as geographic equity and delivery predictability.
For latest flu information visit www.smhealth.org/swineflu or call the County Flu Hotline at (650) 573-3927.
Effective immediately, questions from schools/districts about influenza and H1N1 should go directly to the San Mateo County Health System.
E-Mail Inquiries: To e-mail questions, go to the boxed item, “Access San Mateo County,” on the http://www.smhealth.org Web page. It is on the left hand side of the page toward the bottom. Included are FAQs (Topic: Influenza/H1N1) and a process for submitting questions.
Phone Inquiries: Two options: 1) the Flu Hotline at 650-573-3927 for a recorded message that may answer general questions; or 2) the Public Health Emergency Response line at 650-372-8572 to reach a person to talk with about an issue.
Daily Absence Logs: When absence rates at a school are at or above the 10% level, send daily logs to San Mateo County Epidemiology. epidemiology@co.sanmateo.ca.us or fax: 650-377-1967 (attn: Suvas Patel)
The San Mateo County Office of Education will continue to post updated information on its Web site (http://www.smcoe.k12.ca.us Quick Links Updated H1N1 Resources), and will be the conduit for communications from the Health System.
County Flu Website: The Health System has a new Flu Website designed to provide easy access to timely and accurate information. There is a section with guidance specifically for schools which will be updated with new information such as vaccine availability and school closings. Visit www.smhealth.org/swineflu and click on "Guidance for Specific Groups."
Health Tips: To help prevent the spread of both seasonal and H1N1 (swine) flu, please urge your students, teachers, staff, and parents to:
a) Get a flu shot
b) Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or sleeve
c) Wash hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand cleaner
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| WHS awarded the 2009 "HP Innovations in Education" Grant |
Woodside High School has been awarded the 2009 HP Innovations in Education Grant which will supply $265,000.00 worth of HP computers, printers, and support for the Robotics Engineering and Technology 1 and 2 classes as well as the Green and Clean Academy.
We received the grant in large part as a result of the commitment and contributions of three outstanding members of our team: Janet Creech, district resource teacher; Arlene Kolber, science department chair at Woodside; and David Shannon, robotics engineering teacher at Woodside. The following is the SUHSD press release prepared by Public Information Officer Bettylu Smith:
SEQUOIA DISTRICT RECEIVES HP INNOVATIONS IN EDUCATION GRANT
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 27, 2009 - It was announced today that an HP Innovations in Education grant has been awarded to the Sequoia Union High School District for use in employing science and technology as a springboard for student engagement at Woodside High School.
The HP Innovations in Education grant program is designed to help educators raise achievement in math and science among middle- and high-school students as well as to increase student awareness of high-tech college and career opportunities. The Sequoia district was selected as one of 25 school systems in the U.S. to receive the highly competitive grant, which includes HP technology, cash and professional services valued at more than $265,000 over the next two years.
"We are grateful and excited about receiving this prestigious award," said Pat Gemma, Sequoia district superintendent. "Recent changes and new initiatives at Woodside High School have been innovative and truly transformative. With the planned launch of the Green and Clean Academy in the new school year, completion of the new science and engineering wing earlier this year, the ongoing and award-winning robotics program, and now with the HP Innovations in Education grant, Woodside High School continues to break new ground. The school is filled with passionate, top-notch leaders and educators who are really pushing the boundaries when it comes to using science and technology to engage and prepare students to excel in a 21st century global society and workforce."
With the grant, Woodside will increase high-tech career awareness and training by offering new classes in environmental science, engineering and technology. The school's new Green and Clean Academy and a two-year engineering course in robotics engineering technology will offer pathways designed to engage students in life-changing, authentic inquiry and problem solving.
In particular, the HP grant will provide students the tools they need to be creative learners, said David Reilly, principal of Woodside High School.
"The majority of students who will be participating in these new classes are underrepresented in science and engineering, and many are removed from the education process as a whole," Reilly explained. "The new classes and equipment will promote the experience building and skill development in a particularly meaningful way for marginalized students. The skills they learn will also help lead to jobs in a much-needed area of growth for our country."
The grant will also enable launch of Woodside's new Service Learning Project.
"Through the Service Learning Project, we will foster change in the way teachers approach their profession," said Reilly. "We'll see enhancement of the role of teachers as facilitators and mentors. We'll see the student learning experience become even more focused on creatively applying concepts to real-life situations. We'll see project-based learning become more student-generated and interest driven, providing students with opportunities to grapple with real-life challenges - everything from limitations on time and money to failed attempts and ethical considerations.
"We are embarking on an adventure in teaching in which students will use real-world tools to solve real-world problems in engineering and the environment - problems that are both relevant and at the same time help prepare students for careers or acceptance to college," he added.
Nearly 300 students are expected to be involved in the new robotics and environmental science classes during the two-year grant period. This reach will broaden even further as part of the Service Learning Project, which involves Woodside students sharing their engineering and science projects with about 200 fourth-grade students through interactive design, virtual labs, webinars and video-cam feed.
As part of the grant, HP will be providing teachers and students with technologies such as wireless HP tablet PCs, wide-format HP DesignJet printers, high-power mobile workstations, mini-notebook PCs, and HP graphing calculators.
Worldwide, HP is investing more than $17 million in mobile technology, cash and professional development as part of the global 2009 HP Innovations in Education grant initiative. This initiative follows HP's five-year, $60 million investment in HP Technology for Teaching grants to more than 1,000 schools and universities in 41 countries. During the past 20 years, HP has contributed more than $1 billion in cash and equipment to schools, universities, community organizations and other nonprofit organizations around the world.
"Innovation is key to expanding education opportunity - and HP is privileged to collaborate with educators around the world who are committed to exploring the exciting possibilities that exist at the intersection of teaching, learning and technology," said Jim Vanides, worldwide program manager for HP Global Social Investments. "Emerging evidence from the last five years is very positive - excellent instruction combined with the right technologies is measurably improving student academic success."
More information about the 2009 HP Innovations in Education initiative and other global social investments is available at www.hp.com/go/grants.
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| 25 Wildcats Recognized by College Board for AP Achievement |
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AP Scholar--Granted to students who receive grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
Charles Becks, Robert Butler, Carla Chavez, Robert "RJ" Duffner, Brenna Fitzpatrick, Christy Gately, Bethlehem Hernandez, Emily Hoeksema, Benjamin Kahriman, Candice Reinertson, Juan Revuelta, Steven Rhodes, Tyler Rogers, Grant Stevenson-Smith, Lola Viggi, Alexa Wolf
AP Scholar with Honor--Granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
Hannah Bourgeois, Natacha Concordel, Tevye Friedlander, Cody Gaynor, James Michaud, Kelsey Ulrich, Mia Vejzagic
AP Scholar with Distinction--Granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
Lori Mendelsohn, Krista Nightingale
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| Bunce and Kelley inducted to WHS Hall of Fame |
FIRST HONOREES INDUCTED INTO WOODSIDE HALL OF FAME
WOODSIDE, Calif., May 12, 2009 - In a ceremony this evening, Woodside High School is introducing its new Community Hall of Fame with induction of the first two honorees: the late Don Bunce, M.D., and Rich Kelley, two accomplished alumni of the 50-year-old high school located in Woodside.
"Today's event is the culmination of a year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of Woodside High School," said David Reilly, the school's principal.
"A group of the school's key stakeholders advanced the idea of a hall of fame for Woodside," he continued. "As part of the celebration of the exceptional school Woodside has become, we wanted to appropriately honor some of the individuals who have been an important part of our legacy."
Hall of fame inductees are selected for their civic-minded contributions to the community, leadership and achievement, integrity and ethics, and perseverance and determination.
The prominent hallway in front of the school's performing arts center will house the permanent hall of fame display, which started today with induction of Bunce and Kelly.
Bunce is said to have embodied the term student-scholar during his years at Woodside. Along with leading roles on the varsity football, basketball and baseball teams, Bunce was known during high school as an intelligent and diligent student - a highly regarded leader on and off the field. Following graduation from Woodside in 1967, Bunce attended Stanford University where he led his school to a Rose Bowl victory in 1972. He went on to Stanford medical school and enjoyed a successful career as an orthopedic surgeon and Stanford team doctor until his untimely death in 2003 at the age of 54.
At seven feet and a former NBA first-round draft pick, Kelley is most often remembered for his talent on the basketball court yet it is the dedication and determination in community endeavors that qualifies him as one of the first inductees into Woodside's Community Hall of Fame. Following graduation from Woodside in 1971, Kelley attended Stanford University where he earned a place in the Stanford Hall of Fame (with the title "Legend") and a masters degree in business. He played ten years in the NBA and then retired to start a successful career in business and community service. Kelley has been involved in a number of start-up ventures and in introduction of nonprofit organizations. He has served on the Woodside elementary school board and for many years has mentored young athletes, coaches and entrepreneurs. He is well known for his kindness and community-focused vision.
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