Message from the Principal
Dear Woodside HS Community:
Special thanks to our PTSA, ELAC, Alumni families and our District Office who arranged daily delicious treats for a thoughtful Educator Appreciation Week!
Take a moment to read the Presidential Proclamation on National Teacher Appreciation Day (May 10th) and National Teacher Appreciation Week. I would like to echo the sentiments shared in the proclamation and want our teachers to know that I'm proud to work alongside them amid the seemingly endless challenges we continue to face in our endeavors. The proclamation reads, "Teaching is a calling — a way to live out the belief that we can shape , our corner of the world, one student at a time. But shaping that world demands a lot." The demands are real and ensuring our students' success requires dedication, creativity, adaptability, perseverance, and community.
We know that our Woodside community supports our schools and our teachers. When you give to the Woodside Foundation, this is one of the best ways to show your appreciation. The Woodside Foundation Auction is live, and we are incredibly grateful for our annual campaign efforts and looking forward to a successful Fund-a-Need continuing our focus on our College and Career Access Program. Click here to view this year’s video. All the efforts of our Foundation help us maintain and improve our instructional and enrichment programs and help to maintain smaller class sizes.
Between May 1-12, 542 Woodside students in grades 9-12 will have participated in over 1,000 Advanced Placement exams in 22 different courses. MANY thanks to our students for their commitment to their studies, to our teachers for their dedication to teaching what is equivalent to college level coursework and to all our proctors. And very special thanks to our AP Coordinator, Math teacher Mr. Igoe, Ms. Lupe Robles-Flores who handles all the behind the scenes preparation for each exam and IVP Ms. Cara Klackle for her attention to detail to ensure that all students received their accommodations and that we provided the best testing environment possible. Thank you!
For daily photos and updates, follow Woodside HS on Facebook and Woodside Spirit on Instagram
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With Gratitude,
Karen van Putten, Principal
The Wildcat Wine Country online auction is LIVE!
Here are some of the fantastic items we want to highlight:
Half Moon Bay Kayaking adventure with Principal van Putten, including two kayaks to take home! Seven nights in a luxurious villa in Tuscany with a one-year membership to Inspirato, one-of-a-kind Club access Warriors tickets, parent-sponsored class parties, and so much more!
Online auction access instructions are available on the WHS Foundation website.
In addition, check out our Fund-a-Need video to learn more about the College Access Program! Listen to Principal van Putten, school counselors, students, and teachers talk about the impact of the program! It will take all of us and every single donation counts! Click here to view this year’s video.
News from the Drama Boosters
2 LAST IMPORTANT DATES:
Join us on Tuesday, May 23rd at 7pm in the PAC for our annual Drama 3/4 Production: "Teachers on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown AND Conversation Therapy." You will be treated to two 1-act plays produced and directed 100% by the students! Tickets will be available at the door for $5 cash.
Last DB Meeting on Zoom: Wednesday, May 24th, 7pm. Zoom link on www.whsdramaboosters.org home page.
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Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woodside_drama
Tutorial During the School Day
Students have a chance to start homework and ask for help within the school day
Students can make up work from absences without using brunch/lunch
Access to all of a student’s teachers in one given time period-- all teachers are in their rooms.
Do the things that might normally interrupt class time like surveys, counselor meetings, school-wide activities, etc.
OnSite COVID-19 PCR Testing at Woodside Thursdays ONLY
Please make an appointment with Worksite Labs keeping in mind that although you must input your health insurance information, we are committed to offering our staff and students no-cost COVID-19 PCR Tests. You may receive an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) with the detailed coverage from your health plan. Insurance plans may cover the entire cost, a percentage, or not cover any amount of the testing. The EOB may show a remaining balance or cost due by the insured. Worksite Labs will NOT bill or pursue additional payments to be made by the insured for the remaining amount due.
In 2015, California passed a law that allows all low-income undocumented children and youth under 19 years old to enroll in full-scope Medi-Cal. As of May 16, 2016, all low-income children, regardless of immigration status, are able to enroll in health coverage and get care. Please visit Medi-Cal for Children.
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