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 @ 4:48 PM 
Wednesday, January 20th
10:20-11:40AM - Grades 3, 4 & 5
12:00-1:10PM - Grades K, 1 & 2
Sequoia’s annual and inspirational assembly is THIS WEDNESDAY!
Individual, small group, and class performances of student poetry,
famous speeches, songs & more; inspired by the teachings
of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Please join us in this celebration
of student works.
(for students moving to new schools in Fall 2010)
FOR FIFTH GRADE FAMILIES:OUSD Options forms for Middle School Placement in Fall
2010 were due to Sequoia's Secretary, Loretta Collier, by Friday,
January 8th.
These forms DO need to come through Sequoia,and NOT taken directly to an OUSD office. If you have
not yet turned in your form please contact Loretta as soon as
possible at 510-531-6696
FOR ALL OTHER FAMILIES bringing a new student to Sequoia:
OUSD Options forms for Placement in Sequoia are due to Sequoia's Secretary, Loretta
Collier, by
Monday January 11th. This will allow time for the school to process these
forms and get them turned in by the deadline. These forms DO NOT need to come
through Sequoia, and CAN be taken directly to an OUSD office. If you are taking them directly
to OUSD the due date is January 15th. If you have any questions, please call and
speak with the school's Secretary Loretta Collier at 510-531-6696.
7:00-9:00PM, Montclair Golf Course (2477 Monterey Blvd)
This Meeting is Open to All Sequoia Adults!
Bring your Ideas; Lend a Hand!
For more info contact Scott Wikstrom
at 531-4245 / swikstrom@sbcglobal.net
