Sequoia College & Career Newsletter
Week of January 16-22, 2022
Welcome Students & Families
Scroll through for important information regarding College/Career
For general questions and inquiries please email tignaitis@seq.org
STUDENTS:
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If you have a question, please come into the College and Career Center and ask in person or email..
Upcoming Events/Deadlines
Jan 24- Feb 8 - CSF Application Period (More information to come next week)
Jan 31 - Mindfulness Mentor/Ambassador Training (See Student Opportunities)
College Upcoming Events
Case Study of a College Application – Thursday, January 20, at 4 p.m. PST: What is the admission process like behind the scenes? Your students can join this event for an in-depth look at an example application. We’ll talk through what admission counselors are looking for and how different schools make decisions.
- Navigating Selective College Admission – Tuesday, January 25, at 5 p.m. PST: We'll unpack the college ranking system and help your students reflect on what matters most in their college search. Students will walk away with tips on a successful college application that will put them a step ahead in their pursuit of admission to a selective college.
Mindfulness Training
Mindfulness for Sequoia Students
January 31st
Teen Resource Center(TRC) is offering mindfulness training through the Mission Be Organization. The training will be online on zoom. Students will be trained on mindfulness practices and have the role as mindfulness ambassadors/mentors. They will help promote mindfulness at Sequoia among their peers. It could be as simple as leading a 1 minute mindfulness practice in class, during a club meeting, sports conditioning, etc. Or helping to think of ways to raise awareness regarding mindfulness as a coping skill to deal with stress.They will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the training. They can use this as community service and/or on college applications. It is open to 10th-12th grade students.
Below are the dates and times for the training.
January 31, 2022 9:30-12:30
We will provide Zoom link
There will be a follow-up session in April (possibly in person or online)
Students can contact Ms. Romero directly jromero@seq.org or come by the TRC to
sign-up.
LegiSchool Project Essay Contest (11th/12th Graders Only)
Due January 26
As the internet continues to evolve and grow, kids are getting exposed to the digital world at an earlier age. Many resources are available for students to make smart choices both online and offline and to take ownership over the content they post. Why is Digital Citizenship so important today? How can more students protect themselves and their private information online? In what ways can more students learn about the safe use of online information and resources?
All current 11th and 12th graders are invited to cook up an idea and submit their essay response (2 page, typed, 12 point font, double-spaced) to our annual LegiSchool Essay Contest! Selected winners will be chosen to participate in the Virtual Legislative Summit, where they will be able to share their thoughts and ideas with policymakers. Application HereThe Coolidge Scholarship (JUNIORS ONLY!) MERIT BASED FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
MERIT BASED FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY -
Due January 26, 2022
From their website https://coolidgescholars.org/
The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge may be used by recipients at any accredited American college or university. Anyone of any background, pursuing any academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program.
Primary Criterion: Academic Excellence
Above all, Coolidge scholars must possess a distinguished academic record. Competitive candidates will have pursued and succeeded in the most rigorous course of study available to them. Awardees will demonstrate an uncommon academic depth and intellectual curiosity. In the case of the Coolidge Scholarship, depth matters as much as breadth. Coolidge winners’ interest in scholarly and intellectual pursuits goes beyond the classroom.
Secondary Criterion: Interest in Public Policy and Appreciation for Coolidge Values
Candidates also should demonstrate an awareness of and appreciation for the values President Coolidge championed throughout his life. Some such values include: civility, respect for enterprise, government thrift, federalism, and respect for constitutional government. The award is not restricted to candidates planning to pursue degrees in fields such as public policy or government. To the contrary, all academic disciplines are valued by this award.
Secondary Criterion: Humility and Service
Humility is a hallmark quality of leaders in the Coolidge tradition. In his autobiography, Coolidge wrote: “It is a great advantage to a President, and a major source of safety to the country, for him to know that he is not a great man.” The Coolidge Scholarship seeks young people who display a sense of service and care for the well-being of others.
For complete details go to their website https://coolidgescholars.org/
Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster Contest
Due January 28, 2022
All youth between the ages of 14-18 who live in California can submit a Safe Jobs for Youth Month poster virtually, focusing on workplace health safety as it relates to teens. Check out 2022 Rules and Tips in the “Contest Materials” for more information.
The prizes are as follows: First Place: $300, Second Place: $200, Third Place: $100
https://youngworkers.org/safe-jobs-month/poster-contest/Al Teglia Jobs for Youth Scholarship (11th/12th Grade Only)
Due: January 30th
Al Teglia Jobs for Youth Scholarship provides college and vocational scholarships to Jobs for Youth participants. Each year, the program awards scholarships to deserving youth who would like to pursue their college/vocational education. Applicants must obtain a GPA of 2.0 and have attended a Jobs for Youth workshop and have registered as a Member
For more information or to apply please visit their website:Princeton Prize in Race Relations
Due January 31
For students (9-12) who have made a significant positive effect on race relations in their schools or communities through their volunteer efforts.Prize recipients receive a cash prize of $1,000 and an all-expenses-paid weekend to a Symposium on Race at Princeton University where they will meet and engage with other Prize recipients from across the country. For more information: Princeton Prize in Race RelationsTWO WRITING CONTESTS for February
Leyla Beban Young Authors Creative Writing Contest - open to all grades
DUE Feb 1st
Welcome aspiring young authors, and thank you for your interest in the $1000 for 1000 Words Creative Writing Contest! We’re looking for an outstanding piece of short fiction that consists of exactly 1000 words. While there are no specific guidelines beyond that, we encourage you to tell a story that matters. Write something you believe in. Tell a story that only you can tell. Our judges have no specific criteria in mind other than to look for excellence. In other words, write something that moves you that dazzles you that says precisely what you want to say in precisely the way you want to say it. As long as you do so in precisely 1000 words For More Information
2021 EngineerGirl Writing Contest
Due: Feb 1st
Every year EngineerGirl hosts a writing contest to encourage students (all genders), grades 3-12, to investigate engineering and the ways that it shapes our world. Their hope is that the competition can spark discussion and activities that can enhance or extend the love for STEM. Students must create a creative fiction story of a female main character using an engineering skill to solve a problem.
For more Information click here: https://www.engineergirl.org/127874/2020-contestHealthy Cities Tutoring invites you to Tutor Orientation and Training 7PM via Zoom
WHEN: January 18th
Interested in helping a child succeed in school? Have a free hour to volunteer each week? Attend HCT's Tutor Orientation and Training on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 from 7pm-8:30pm to learn how simple it is to apply and help a local student with reading, writing, math, and study skills. For more information visit www.healthycitiestutoring.org.
View invitation and register Here.
Hope to see you there!!!
Stanford Youth Advisory Group is Looking for Members
Application Due January 26
Stanford Youth Advisory Group is Looking for Members
Application Due January 26
In July 2021, Stanford’s Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing formed their first-ever Youth Advisory Group located in Southern San Mateo County to participate in mental health trainings, facilitate listening sessions/events, and develop youth-led projects to support their peers. To address the escalating youth mental health crisis amid the global pandemic, the Youth Advisory Group also engaged with school and community partners in the County and are exploring the potential for creating an allcove center in the area. As we head into the new year, we are looking to continue and expand the efforts of this group through August 2022.
We are actively recruiting youth who represent the diversity of the Bay Area across race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, lived experience, ability, and socioeconomic status (with a focus on youth coming from underrepresented communities, such as first-generation and immigrant families) to talk about and engage with youth mental health efforts.
We are looking for youth who:
- Are between the ages of 16 to 25.
- Live in Southern San Mateo County (Redwood City, East Palo Alto, and surrounding areas).
- Have a strong interest in youth mental health.
Our online application is due January 26, 2022
Ongoing Student Volunteer Opportunities
Star Vista (16 or older, Crisis Training) For more information
Youth Advisory Board and Peer Mediators Click here or email alicia.siese@star-vista.org
Project Read (10-12th) email Cassandra Levy clevy@redwoodcity.org
Healthy Cities Tutoring Visit
PSAT Results Explained and Updates on Standardized Test Meeting RECORDING
Understanding the PSAT Result and Next Steps for Standardized Testing”
Recordings
On the Sequoia website under Departments, College and Career, Evening Presentations
Bank of America Student Leaders Program- 11th and 12th Grade Only
DUE: January 28th
OVERVIEW: The B of A Student Leader Program is a summer 8-week paid internship with a nonprofit organization selected by the bank. It is designed to help students develop and apply leadership skills through hands-on work experience. Also a week-long all-expense paid student leadership summit in Washington DC to introduce students to civic, social and business leadership.
For more information or to apply: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/what-guides-us/student-leaders.html#fbid=hDht81YmR4p
Nursing Pathway Program Expands at the CSU
From CSU Counselor Newsletter
CSU campuses are cutting the time it takes for community college students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
Ten CSU campuses are now offering the ADN-to-BSN program to make the path to earning a BSN more streamlined by removing unnecessary time and costs for students to become workforce-ready. Click here to read more.
Girls That Code - Online Activities
They “release activities bi-weekly— some online, some offline, of varying levels of difficulty. Each activity features a woman in tech who pioneered innovative technology.” Click here for more information
EPATT (East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring)
EPATT is recruiting high school students for its College and Career Readiness (CCR) Program. At EPATT it is important to meet all of our students where they are academically and create a targeted plan for them. Our approach consists of academic support, one-on-one tutoring, mentoring, college/career advising and parent/family support. Our goal at EPATT is for all our students, to possess the academic and personal skills to be successful not only in college but in life.
EPATT is currently offering its programming through dynamic and engaging online classes and tutoring. Visit myepatt.org to check-out our offerings.
Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula
BGCP is seeking high school students who might be interested in supporting their in-person summer programs by interning. For more information contact Remi Sobomehin at remi@bgcp.org.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Yard Work Close to Sequoia High School
Downtown RWC Job Opportunity: SF Gelateria
SF Gelateria is a gelato shop in downtown Redwood city, minutes walk from Sequoia High School. We have shop attendant positions for ages 16+ for students who love gelato and serving joy to our customers. Shifts are opening or closing shift, 5 hours each. 12pm-9:30pm Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday; 12pm-10:30pm Friday and Saturdays. Apply by sending resume to ciao@sfgelateria.com.
Mathnasium of Redwood City, a Math-Only Learning Center
Looking for high school students with exceptional math skills through Algebra I and Geometry to join our team! We offer competitively paid part-time jobs at Sequoia Station with flexible scheduling and ongoing training opportunities. Our starting salaries are $15.50 - $19.00, depending on what level of math the instructors can teach.
Join us for the opportunity to make a REAL difference in a child’s life by passing on a love for math! If interested, please apply online at www.mathnasium.com/redwoodcity/employment
Crate & Barrel is Busy and Looking for Workers!
Crate & Barrel at Stanford Shopping Center is currently building their team. Sales ~ Stockroom ~ Merchandising ~ Customer Service
Flexible hours. Day shifts & Evening shifts. Weekend availability is important.
Please fill out an application online.
Location: Palo Alto
Put my name down as a referral. (John Durkin)
Please fill out the online application. 16 years old with a work permit is the minimum age.
It’s a fun place to work. If hired, you enjoy a nice 30% off employee discount.
Please ask if you have any questions. Please send an email to johnfdurkin@yahoo.com for more details.
Chick-fil-A in Redwood City
Apply at www.cfaredwoodcity.com