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Family Workshop: “Homework Without Hassle”


Tuesday Evening, 9/29
Healthy Start Sponsored Family Workshop: “Homework Without Hassle”

from 6:00-7:35PM, in the Library
This event is open to the entire Sequoia Community.

Please RSVP to Amara Lisy at: 510-482-7213 or amara@ebac.org

posted by Sequoia @ 3:29 PM

Dads’ Club Meeting


Thursday, 10/1, 7:00PM, at Montclair Golf Course Restaurant, 2477 Monterey Blvd
All Sequoia Adults are Welcome! Bring your ideas and lend a hand!

The Dads’ Club was founded in 1939 and prides itself on improving the school through community traditions — and having fun while doing it! The Dads’ Club organizes social activities, fundraising events, and school workdays to enhance the educational experience of the students, as well as support a sense of community.


For more information please contact Scott Wikstrom at 531-4245 / swikstrom@sbcglobal.net

posted by Sequoia @ 3:26 PM

Upper, Lower Grade Choir

Upper Grade Choir is Starting
3rd, 4th & 5th grade students: Come to the informational meeting Wed. 9/23, 1:15-1:45PM, Auditorium. A letter and permission slip will be coming home with your child if they expressed an interest in choir. Please have your child return the permission slip along with $10.00 for a choir t-shirt. I hope you'll encourage your child to join! Contact Jackie Roth in Room 9 for details.

Primary Grade Choir
Rehearsal begin For Students Grades K-2
Wed. 9/23, 1:20-1:50PM, Room 8
For more information, see Lisa Rasler in Room 8

posted by Sequoia @ 8:49 PM

Bike Day at Sequoia

Bike Day at Sequoia: 10:00AM-1:00PM, in the School Yard
A Rodeo, Repair Shop, AND Riding Lessons! The Wheels of Justice Cyclery in Montclair will be there with their mobile shop for bike adjustments and repairs, too!

Grab your helmet and join us for some fun!

posted by Sequoia @ 8:45 PM

Letter from the Principal - Back to School Night

Dear Sequoia Community,

Back-To-School Night will take place Tuesday evening, September 22nd. The schedule for the evening is as follows:

6:00-6:45 Teachers in Kindergarten, First and Second Grades will discuss their instructional program in the classrooms. Please go directly to your child’s classroom.

7:00-7:30 Everyone gathers in the auditorium to meet the staff and learn more about this school year

7:45-8:15 Teachers in Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades will discuss their instructional programs in the classrooms. Upon dismissal from the auditorium, please go directly to your child’s classroom.

I look forward to seeing you!
Kyla

posted by Sequoia @ 8:26 PM

Dads Club - Sequoia Garden Work Day, Sat 9/19 9:00am

Creek to Bay Day… Sequoia’s Way!
Meet at school in the Hearst Street Garden.
Saturday, September 19 • 9:00AM - 12 Noon
Much cleanup, weeding, and camaraderie.
Irrigation assistance appreciated.
For more information, contact
Sequoia’s Garden Teacher, Sue Morgan at 531-6696

posted by Sequoia @ 5:13 PM

Room Parent Meeting - Tues. 9/15 at 7:00pm

Room Parent Meeting
This Tuesday, September 15th, 7:00PM, Library
Are you at Sequoia for drop-off or pick-up
time? Do you introduce yourself to the parents
of kids in your class? Would you be willing to check in
with your teacher in person or via email on a weekly basis to
find out what they need help with? If you answered “Yes” to
these questions, then you would be a GREAT Room Parent
Lead!

Please come to our Room Parent Lead meeting this Tuesday,
September 15th at 7pm in the school library. There will be
lot’s of information about this role, plenty of ideas on how to
get you started and a Room Parent Lead packet to take with
you.

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posted by Sequoia @ 5:09 PM

Welcome Back Picnic

Dads’ Club Sponsored: Welcome Back Picnic
Saturday, Sept 12, 11:00AM-2:00PM, Dimond Park

A Wonderful Sequoia Tradition!
Food and Games for the Entire Family!

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posted by Sequoia @ 11:04 AM

SSC Meeting

SSC Meeting, 6:00PM, Library

Learn about School Funding and Programs
For more info, contact Kyla Trammell at 531-6696

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posted by Sequoia @ 11:02 AM

Friends of Sequoia School (FOSS) Meeting

Tuesday, Sep 8, 7:00-8:30PM, in the school cafeteria:

PROPOSED AGENDA:
1. Welcome and introductions
2. Overview of FOSS - mission and how it operates, dad's club relationship - Amy, Annelisa, Scott
3. Principals Report - Kyla
4. Financial Report - Christine
5. Vote on funding MusicianCorps program - Amy or Annelisa
6. How to get involved - Fall Events - Amy and Annelisa
(brief info/tasks for Harvest Fest, Movie Night, Direct Appeal, Bike Rodeo, EcoMetro)
7. Harvest Festival Volunteer Opportunities - Suzanna and Nancy
8. Room parent program - Caron
9. Teacher discretionary fund - Annelisa


Lend your ideas, expertise and hands to support our
children and Sequoia School!
For more info, contact Annelisa Hedgecock
at 482-3575 / annelisah@comcast.net

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posted by Sequoia @ 10:53 AM

SEQUOIA DADS CLUB MEETING - TUES. SEP. 3RD

School is here and our first Dad's Club meeting is coming
up this Thursday, Sept 3rd. This year we have changed
things up and are meeting off-site at the Montclair Golf
Course at 7pm
. The Golf Course provides a more relaxed
environment and serves a variety of malted and/or carbonated
beverages for our enjoyment.

Our draft agenda is:

> 7:00 start meeting
> 7:30 talk Dad's Club stuff for 15 min (2009-10
Calendar, Welcome Back Picnic Planning)
> 9:00 end meeting. (one or more Dad's to attend the
FOSS meeting the following Tuesday (Sept 8th) to provide an
update)

posted by Sequoia @ 8:06 PM

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