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February 2020
Woodside International School Newsletter
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Message from the Head of School
Every February I think to myself how swiftly the school year speeds by. This is a reminder to students, parents and guardians to reach out to a teacher if you have questions. We do our best to support you, and appreciate your reaching out if you would like help.
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Re-Enrollment Agreements due Friday, March 6th
Re-Enrollment Agreements for next school year are due to the school office by Friday, March 6th. Please submit your signed enrollment agreement, registration fee, tuition payment plan, and family information packet. We are happy to meet with any families who would like to discuss their student’s educational plan for next year. Feel free to contact Joanne Walsh at jwalsh@wissf.org with any questions.
Recent Progress Reports – Wednesday, February 26th
Progress reports were emailed home this week. Parents and guardians are asked to review them with your student.
Parent Education Event – Monday, March 2nd
Parents Coalition of Bay Area High Schools has an upcoming speaker event on Monday, March 2nd at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Learn more at ParentsCoalition.Net.
- “Teens and Sex in the Post-#Me-Too Era” at Drew School, 2901 California Street, San Francisco
Faculty Meeting – Tuesday, March 24th
We will be holding our monthly faculty meeting on Tuesday, March 24th. 8:30am classes will be canceled, and all other classes will be held as usual. Students should arrive in time for their 9:30am classes.
National Testing Day – Wednesday, March 25th
All students in Grades 9-10-11 will take a national standardized test on Wednesday, March 25th. Students will take the SAT, PSAT 10, or PSAT 8-9. Please arrive at school by 9:15am so that testing can begin promptly at 9:30am. No other classes will be held, and Grade 12 students will work on school assignments from home.
Next Newsletter – Friday, March 27th
Newsletters are emailed and posted to the website on the last Friday of every month. Be sure to read these important updates every month.
Spring Break – Monday, April 6th-Friday, April 10th
There will be no school from Monday, April 6th through Friday, April 10th for Spring Break. Classes will resume on Monday, April 13th.
Next Progress Reports – Wednesday, April 15th
Progress reports will be emailed home this week. Parents and guardians are asked to review them with your student.
Plan Ahead for College Fairs – April 25th-May 2nd
All Juniors are encouraged to attend a College Fair this spring. Sophomores and Seniors not going directly to college next year may also find them informative. These fairs are sponsored by NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) and WACAC (Western Association for College Admission Counseling).
- National College Fair on Saturday April 25th at 1:30-4:30pm at Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara. Register free at gotomyncf.com. This one is huge, a little overwhelming, and features the most colleges from around the nation and the world. See the link for which colleges will attend.
- The next four college fairs are smaller than the National but still host a significant number of universities and may feel more manageable to attend. Go to the one most convenient for your family. Register free at www.strivefair.com.
- North Bay College Fair on Tuesday April 28th at 6-8pm at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park
- Marin College Fair on Wednesday April 29th at 6-8pm at Dominican University in San Rafael
- South Bay College Fair on Thursday April 30th at 6-8pm at West Valley College in Saratoga (Santa Clara County)
- East Bay College Fair on Saturday May 2nd at 1-3pm at St Mary's College in Moraga (Contra Costa County)
Teacher Lunch Program
Thank you to the parents who have supported our Teacher Lunch Program! We are looking for volunteers to provide lunch for teachers on Thursdays throughout the semester. We ask that families bring food or money to feed 7 people, half of whom are vegetarian. Please contact Joanne Walsh at jwalsh@wissf.org if you are interested in participating. We love our teachers, and they appreciate your support!
Coming Soon - Mark Your Calendars
- All-School Community Service Field Trip to SF Food Bank on Thursday, April 16th
- All-School Earth Day Field Trip to Stern Grove on Wednesday, April 22nd
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Thank You!
We appreciate your ongoing support and participation!
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