REDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
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The Redwood Twig

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

 

SENIORS 3 more days until Graduation

New additions in Red

Today’s events/deadlines in Green

On this Day in History: 1925 - The state of Tennessee adopted a new biology text book that denied the theory of evolution.

 

Yearbook sales and distribution: Logs are available for all grade levels to pick up in room 107 before school, at break, or after school.  Logs are available to purchase for $100 (cash only) in room 107.  And please check the list posted in the hall between room 116 and 118 to see if a yearbook was purchased for you—especially you Freshmen!

 

Senior Frolic—Wednesday, June 11th—Check the list posted on the glass window of room 107 to see what bus you will board at 9:00 a.m. bound for Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo.  You must ride one of the 7 buses provided—you may not drive your own vehicle.  The trip is free—compliments of the Class of 2008.  Bring lunch money because you are not allowed to bring food or drink into “the Kingdom.”  After frolicking at “the Kingdom” for four hours, you must leave “the Kingdom” by 1:45 p.m. to trek back to the buses which will depart promptly at 2:00 p.m. to arrive back at Redwood by 3:00 p.m.  If you do not attend the Senior Frolic trip, you must come to school.  It’s not too late…turn in a permission slip to room 107!  Join the fun!

 

Thank you from RHS Amnesty International Club to all who supported their fundraiser for the nonprofit organization Afghans4Tomorrow.  $750 was raised from of the sales of ceramic "Peace Bead" necklaces and from donations.  The proceeds of the sales will fund educational programs for students at the Afghans4Tomorrow schools for girls in Kabul, Afghanistan. There are a few peace necklaces still available for $5 each. See Mrs. Robert in Room 107.  Donations are welcome also. The necklaces have been made by the artist, Joe Peace of Fairfax, since 1991. Thank you                                                     ~M. Kelemen 9/12

 

Heads Up!  A Locks of Love & Pantene Hair Donation Drive benefiting the American Cancer Society & kids with cancer is coming this fall!  Please join Teens For Safe Cosmetics & me by growing your hair over the summer for November (after yearbook photos) cuts & styling donated by various salons. Contact Komi German RHS '10 (415-461-8000 or komi_tea_german@yahoo.com) for more info!  Everyone is invited to donate!                                                                                 ~J. Garcia 9/12

 

Fluent Mandarin Speakers, Please see Mrs. Stratton, Room 107 if interested in tutoring 6 year old boy this summer. ~W. Stratton

 

Athletes, save the date: It’s soon going to be that time again for athlete physicals! The Doctor’s and Staff from Mt. Tam Orthopedics will be conducting physicals at their Mt. Tam office.  This is the only date that this will be offered!  No Exception.  If your child cannot make it then you need to arrange for him/her to see their primary care doctor! This is for Redwood High School Athletes only. Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Mt. Tam Orthopedics 18 Bon Air Rd Larkspur, Ca 94960. Last Name Beginning with: A-K:  9:00AM L-R: 10:00AM S-Z: 11:00AM, Cost: $25.00 Donation for the Redwood Benchwarmer’s Club (Make checks payable to Benchwarmers) NO R.S.V.P necessary! Bring your forms with you!!

 

Seniors: Caps and gowns can be picked up after 5th period today in the lobby of the Little Theatre.  However, seniors must first turn in completed senior clearance forms to Sam Miller in room 114 (but not before the end of 5th period on today  and not after 3:00 p.m. on that date) and receive a green index-sized clearance card before their cap and gown will be distributed. 

 

Seniors please send in your reservation for the Grad Night Party to Susan Bryson, 48 Elm Ave,  Larkspur, CA 94939. Tickets will be sold at the door for $55.00.  The Grad Night Party takes place at the Mt. Tam Racquet Club from 9:30 p.m. until 4:30 a.m. on June 12-13 and is not to be missed!                                                                                ~S. Robert 6/12

 

Reminder to all who have backpacks in usable condition; We are still collecting them to send to health care workers in rural clinics in Ethiopia. Please remember to bring them to school and drop them off in room 260.  ~L. Sugi-Louie 6/12

 

Locker Alert: All locks will be removed and all lockers will be cleaned out on Monday, June 16. Please remove your lock and the contents of your locker during the last week of school.                                                ~B. Bridges 6/12

 

Seniors – Important! Please request your final 8TH semester transcripts for college from Charlene De Losa in Room 103 for $3.00, and include a stamped and addressed envelope (with college name printed clearly) before 4:00 p.m. today. Do not risk your college acceptance – take care of this now! ~C. DeLosa 6/10

Counseling and College &Career Center News

College & Career Center News

Friday, June 6, 2008

 

THE COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER WILL BE CLOSED TODAY.

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES

Volunteers are needed for National Trails Day, Saturday, June 7th from 9am to 12:30pm on Mt. Tam.  Help with cleaning trains.  If interested contact:  (415) 945-1169 or volunteerprogram@marinwater.org

 

Youth Leadership Institute is looking for students who want to have a voice on issues that matter most to youth.  Learn about diversity, social justice, public speaking and media.  Stop by the College & career center to find out about specific programs and to pick up an application or go online to www.yli.org


The California Association of Student Councils (CASC) is looking for
dedicated students to serve on their region's cabinet to lead and represent
their schools and counties to local administrators, government officials,
and our 60-year-old nonprofit organization. Students do not need to be in
student council or have past leadership experience. Being on their region
cabinet is a great opportunity for your students to develop their skills
regardless of their leadership experience.  Have interested students submit their contact information at http://www.casc.net/regioncabinet
 Students may contact me anytime at 626-393-0586 (cell) or
charlene.lee@casc.net with any questions.

 

Upcoming Local Scholarship Deadlines:  Stop by the college & career center to pick up an application for one of the following:

 

The Charlie Cords Memorial Scholarship- UC Berkeley Chapter of Delta Upsilon offers scholarships to young men entering Berkeley in Fall 2008.  Students may receive up to $2,000.  Selection is based on academics and extracurricular achievement as well as personal qualities in relations to the four principles of the organization.  Apply by Aug. 11 online: www.ducalifornia.org/scholarships 




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