First Annual Read-a-thon
Sequoia Elementary School will be holding its First Annual Read-a-thon for two weeks from February 2, 2010 to February 10, 2010. We are an Oakland Public School that is raising funds to offset budget cuts to our essential programs, such as Art and Music classes, physical education and library services.
One special event during our two-week Read-a-thon is a DEAR Day- Drop Everything and Read Day- one entire day devoted to free choice reading. On this day, our students are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite storybook characters in preparation for a full day of reading, while special guests come in to read a child-friendly book of choice to them. We are hoping that you would be willing to be a special guest reader for two hours on that day. The day is Wednesday, February 10, 2010. If you graciously offer two hours of your time, we will place you in two classes for 45 minutes at a time.
Thank you so much for being an inspiration to Sequoia’s young readers. If you are interested in being a Guest Reader on February 10th or have any questions, please contact Read-a-thon coordinator, Giovanna Queeto at jojo@queeto.com or (510) 316-1857.
*Download an informational flyer here.
posted by Sequoia @ 9:33 AM 
Friday, December 8th is a RIF Day
This Friday Sequoia hosts the first of three RIF (Reading is Fundamental) days for the school year. There will also be a special visit from Clifford the Big Red Dog!
What is RIF? It is an opportunity for every child at Sequoia to choose a free book from hundreds on display. What a wonderful way to enlarge your home library. Volunteers at Sequoia, sort and display the books, and then supervise the students during their selection time.
If you can assist with simple preparations any time this week and/or during the day on Friday, December 18th please talk to Karl Fleishman in Room 6 or call 531-6696.
You may also simply come to the office on Friday!
On Friday afternoon, ask your child to show you the book that he/she selected!
Sequoia’s Winter Concert - featuring Primary and Upper Grade Choirs:
Evening Performance: Tuesday, December 15th • 7:00PM
Daytime Performance: Wednesday, December 16th • 10:15PM
Please join us, and enjoy the wonderful voices of Sequoia Choirs!
Prior to the big concert, drop by the library to PICK UP YOUR FALL FUNDRAISING ITEMS from our November sales. Items will be ready for pick up by 6PM.
Questions about orders?
Contact Sean Brennan at 510-530-6928 / zettix@yahoo.com
Thursday Evening, December 10th:
Healthy Start Potluck & Showcase
Student Presentations: 5:30-6:00PM, Auditorium
(With Special Guest Councilmember Jean Quan)
Dinner & Gallery Walk: 6:00-7:00PM
Open to the Entire Sequoia Community!
For more info contact Reka Lal
at 482-7213 / reka.ebac.org
