REDWOOD DAILY TWIG

Friday, September 3, 2010

 

THIS DAY IN HISTORY:   On this day in 1789, the U. S. Treasury Department was established.

ATTENTION FRESHMEN:  Elections for Frosh Class Offices will be held online starting Tuesday, Sept., 7^th through Monday, Sept. 13^th.  Freshmen interested in running for office should pick up an Intent to Run form in Room 107.  Completed applications are due Friday, Sept. 3^rd at 3:30pm.  Campaign week will be September 7^th through September 13^th. (9/3)

BECOME A CLASS REPRESENTATIVE:  Applications are available in Room 107 and are due Monday, September 6^th. (9/6)

SENIORS!  Don't forget to have your parents send in your parent page for the yearbook.  Packets have been sent home in the mail, along with information about Senior Quotes, but additional forms can be found in Ms. Bartone's Room 404.  Parent Page Ads are due Sept 23rd, and Senior Quotes will be due Oct 29th.  Questions? Ask us at yearbook@redwood.org. (9/10)

INTERSHIPS:  Time is running out!  Internship applications are due Sept. 13^th.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills and beef up your resume.  See Roberta Dossick in the College and Career Center in Room 111 on Tuesday. (9/  )

HOMECOMING is Saturday, October 9^th.  This year’s theme is “Save Me”.  Selected ideas have been Firemen, Police, Doctors, Paramedics, etc.  Please attend your class meetings to share topic ideas. (9/10)

eSCHOOL CHANGES:  Attention ALL Redwood students…there will be new changes in eSchool:  Some time in the next two weeks, your Redwood computer account username and password will also become your new username and password for eSchool.  No need to register for eSchool.  If you can log into a Redwood computer, you can now check your grades and attendance in eSchool. See Ms. Hackworth in room 210 if you have any questions. (9/9)

REDWOOD CAFÉ:  Welcome Back to School Year 2010-11!  The Redwood Café has some great new menu items this fall like the Chicken Chipotle Ranch Wrap, and Italian-style Grilled Chicken Sandwich on a Ciabatta Roll, Shanghai Noodle Salad and Hummus served with Veggies and Pita Bread.  We also serve breakfast before school or at break time everyday, and are serving fresh baked bagels from Redwood Bagel in Novato.  And we are open for late break on Wednesday.  We look forward to serving you this year. ~Becky Lamet/the Redwood Café (9/13)

PEER TUTORS WANTED!  I am looking for peer tutors that are available to help students in all subjects, but especially math and science. Being a peer tutor is a fantastic way to earn school service hours or community service hours and help prepare yourself for the SAT and ACT. Pick up a light blue “Tutor Application” in counseling or see Ms. Paulsen with questions. Peer tutoring meets in the library Mon., Tues., & Weds., from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Most tutors choose one afternoon that works with their schedule.  I look forward to meeting you!  ~Ms. Paulsen (9/3)

 HOMEWORK CLUB AND PEER TUTORING:  These two programs began August 30th. Come to the Counseling Office to get the form to request a peer tutor. Peer tutoring is one to one tutoring and homework club provides support with homework and assignments on an as needed basis. Both programs meet Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:45 in the library. ~Ms. Paulsen (9/3)

ABSENTEE PICTURE DAY is Tuesday, September 7 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room (behind girls’ gym).  If you have not yet had your photo taken, please do so.  MAKE-UP PICTURE DAY is Tuesday, Oct. 12^th. (9/7)

COMMUNITY SERVICE:  Earn your community service hours early by joining Redwood Campus Improvement volunteers  on Saturday, September 18 from 9am to noon. If a family member works with you, you get credit for their time as well. No need to sign up, just show up at the amphitheater to help with a variety of gardening activities. You can bring your own gloves and tools or use ours. Noah's bagels provided. ~Lindy Flemming, Co-Chair, Redwood Campus Improvement (9/18)

SCHOOL TO CAREER LIAISON:  Fall Internship applications are now available in the College and Career Center.  Opportunities include law, healthcare, business, non-profit, environment, veterinary medicine, auto, education and more.  Application deadline is September 13th.  (9/10)

 

RIGHT STUFF items will be sold individually in Room 105…

2010-11 Yearbook—Redwood Log            $85

ASB Student Activities Card                     $35

Redwood High School Planner                 $15

Spirit Card                                                     $10

Lock                                                               $ 6

PE Pkg.—Shorts, Shirt and Lock              $32

If you have pre-paid for the Right Stuff, it is also available to pick up in Room 105 from Mrs. Tranchina (9/7)

 

SAFETY FIRST!  Students should not place valuables in the PE lockers.  Valuables should be stored in the main hall lockers where safety cameras deter thefts.  Please store your phones, wallets, etc. in your hall locker.  ~Mr. Sondheim (9/10)

 

CLUBS-CLUBS-CLUBS!  Get INVOLVED by joining in and participating.  If you would like to start a new Club, this is your chance. Club application forms are available in Room 107 and due back by Wednesday, September 8^th.  This is for both new and existing clubs (info needs to be updated).  All new clubs will need to make a presentation during the Thursday morning ASB meeting prior to approval.  CLUB DAYS are scheduled for September 15^th and 16^th at lunch, and your club advisor must email Katie Slattery or David Plescia to request a Club Day table.  Any time your club plans a fundraising event, a Fundraising Request form must be completed.  These forms are also available in room 107 (9/15-16)

 

BAJA WHALE TRIP, FEBRUARY, 2011!  This is an amazing opportunity to have a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!  Study whales and other marine mammals up close and personal in the Sea of Cortes, explore beautiful Mexican beaches, meet local high school students, and contribute to science and conservation.  There will be an information meeting on Tuesday, September 14 at Lunch in Room 211.  See Mr. Stewart in Room 211 with questions (or email stewart@redwood.org).  Trip dates: Feb. 19-27, 2011 (President's Week). (9/14)

 

RHS SYMPHONIC BAND CD’S AVAILABLE in Room 107.  Your generous donations are welcome and appreciated by the Band Boosters. (9/8)

 

SENIOR PHOTOS:

Seniors, if you have not yet had your graduation photos taken, please call CA Classics at 897-4567 to make an appointment. (9/9)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:  “The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.”  ~Stephen King

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REDWOOD FALL SPORTS

GO REDWOOD!

Fall Sports:  For Boys:  Football (V, JV,F), and Soccer (V, J/V)

 

For Girls:  Volleyball (V, JV, F), Tennis (V, J/V), and Golf

                                                                         

                        For Boys/Girls:  Cross Country, Water polo (V, J/V, and Cheerleading

                         

 

CHEER FOR YOUR REDWOOD TEAM SPORTS - GO GIANTS!!

Check the Redwood website: http://redwoodathletics.olinesports.com/ to find sports news.          

 

 

Please don't litter on campus or when walking in the community to and from school.  Let's keep up the great image Redwood has in our community.