Woodside High School

• Click Here for the Weekly Calendar of Events
• January 31: NO SCHOOL for Students
• January 31 - February 11: Panorama Survey (Parents and Students)
• February 1- February 4 is "A - B - A - B" Schedule
• February 1-7: ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessment for California)
• February 1: Community Conversation with Dr. Williams and Ms. van Putten
• February 3 & 4: Senior Portraits in the MUR 9AM-5PM *See Mrs. With in D7
• February 3: Course Registration Information Night with Co-Head Counselors
  

• 6:00PM English

  Link to join Webinar

  https://seq-org.zoom.us/j/98872272296

  7:00PM Spanish

  Link to join Webinar

  https://seq-org.zoom.us/j/91249016092

• February 12: Winter Dance: "Northern Lights" (On Campus)
• February 14 -18: Woodside HS: Acts of Kindness Challenge
• February 16: WASC Mid-Cycle Review Visit
• February 21 -25: Mid-Winter Break

Dear Woodside Families:

All students have no school on Monday, January 31st, and all staff will participate in district-wide professional development. Please look for an email from SUHSD on 1/31 asking for your input in the annual Panorama Survey--your input provides us with helpful information about serving our students and families even better.

Last Saturday, January 22nd, we welcomed over 200 future Wildcats and their families during our annual Campus Tour led by student leaders and parent volunteers. Please join me in thanking parent Naomi Hiller Reynolds who helped organize a fun and successful tour which featured stops that highlighted the 4 As: Academics, Activities, the Arts and Athletics. Our student led tours provided prospective Wildcats of the Class of 2026 a taste of the diverse course offerings, clubs and extracurriculars, along with a look inside state of the art facilities and professional grade equipment that Woodside students experience during their four years. Many thanks to all the volunteers and our faculty for providing many future students and parents a comprehensive tour and helping them feel excited and welcome before they officially arrive next August!

The month of January has been eventful! I applaud all of our students, staff and families for working through the health and safety protocols and doing your best to return to teaching and learning with consistency and demonstrating grace and understanding as we learn to live and thrive in the midst of the uptick in Covid cases. Daily attendance has steadily increased and I appreciate everyone's efforts in following health and safety protocols.

In the next few weeks, I will be sharing proposed bell schedules effective the 2022-23 school year that adhere to a new California law (Senate Bill 328) addressing concerns about the effects of sleep deprivation of students. High schools must start the regular school day no earlier than 8:30AM. We can still offer a few classes before 8:30, but we must meet all of our required instructional minutes 8:30AM and after. Our Bell Schedule Committee has been gathering input and will be asking for your input on deciding on an updated bell schedule that will meet the requirements of the new law.

While there is no school on Monday, many winter sports teams have games or practices and Spring Sports begin tryouts and conditioning on Monday afternoon. I encourage every student to consider trying out for one of the nine spring season sports. Evidence shows students who participate in a school-sponsored program enjoy a deeper sense of Belonging. See below for all the times and practice locations.

Spring Sports First Day Practice Information:

• Swim - January 31 - 3:30 pm at the pool
• Baseball - January 31 - 3:30 pm at the baseball field
• Softball - January 31 - 3:30 pm at the softball field
• Boys Tennis - January 31 - 3:30 at the tennis courts.
• Girls Lacrosse - January 31 - 5:30 pm on the JV grass field
• Boys Lacrosse - January 31 - 3:30 pm on the JV grass field
• Track - Monday, Jan 31 - 3:30 WHS Track
• Boys Golf - January 31 - 4:00 PM - Mariner's Point
• Badminton - February 1st in the quad - 3:30 PM

Happy Lunar New Year - Year of the Tiger!

Karen van Putten

Woodside students & staff continue to show their resilience, perseverance and determination in spite of the challenges of positive Covid cases and normal teenage life through the arts (Open Mic sessions during lunch), athletics, academics and cheering on their fellow wildcats!

Woodside Spirit Wear - Click Here to Order

New Stadium seats and the popular Woodside HS Paw trucker hats are in stock! Get one for your teen and one for yourself!

Weekly PCR COVID-19 testing continues and is available for all SUHSD staff, students, and families. Our next on-site testing dates at Woodside are Monday, January 31st and Thursday, February 3, 2022. The testing window is from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and it is open to staff, students, and families from all SUHSD schools. You can find more information, register, and schedule COVID-19 testing at: schools.worksitelabs.com/suhsd. You can also find appointments at various SUHSD campuses.

Do you know Woodside alumni who demonstrate the following?

• Leadership and Peer Recognition
• High level of morality/ethics/integrity
• Entrepreneurial talent or experience at Woodside High School
• Positive contributions to society, Woodside High School, and/or the community
• Represents / reflects diverse contributions to our community
• Overcome obstacles

Click here for details to NOMINATE this individual.

Check out our website to find out about all the supports we have available: click here.

• The Den in the MUR
• Quiet Study in the Library
• Tutorial during school - Take full advantage
• Paper - online support 24/7

Here are some concrete things you and your family can do to keep yourself safe:

• Get vaccinated.
• Stay home when sick.
• Get a COVID test / screening here on campus on Mondays and Thursdays.
• Use the Home Test Kit provided week of January 4th.
• Practice good hygiene: wash hands with soap & water; use hand sanitizer.
• Wear face coverings.
• Don't share personal items like water bottles.
• Practice social distancing when outside of your home.

As a reminder, if your student is out with any COVID-like symptoms they should remain off campus until they are 24 hrs fever-free without medication, symptoms largely improved AND a negative COVID test result before returning per SMCH Guidelines.

Welcome to Woodside High School where ALL students can and will learn!

Email: kvanputten@seq.org
Website: woodsidehs.org
Location: 199 Churchill Avenue, Woodside, CA, USA
Phone: (650) 367-9750
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Woodside-High-School-584534558341797/