Community Leadership Groups
Caregivers across Sequoia donate their time and expertise in a variety of ways to benefit our school community. Here's an introduction to the organizations and clubs working to make this a special place:
Sequoia Parent Teacher Organization (SPTO):
a 501c3 non-profit organization focused on helping Sequoia thrive by performing three critical functions at the school:
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Raising needed funds to ensure all students have an enriching and inclusive school experience
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Recruiting volunteers to support school events, enrichment programs, and more
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Building community through events, recognition, and more
All caregivers are voting members, no dues necessary! All are welcome to join meetings, hear school updates, vote on board items, and participate in community discussions.
School Site Council (SSC):
a mandated advisory body created by the federal government to support students who are most at risk. The SSC is a school-community representative committee made up of the Principal, Teachers, Other School Personnel, Parents/Caregivers, and Community Members.
Get involved if: you want to plan for the achievement of all students with a mandate to focus on our LCFF target populations.
A.C.O.R.N.S. (A Cool Organization of Really Nice Sequoia-Caregivers)
a club made up of parents/caregivers at Sequoia Elementary with the primary aims of providing annual events for kids and support projects for teachers/ school staff. Once each month a meeting is held at a local food/drink spot to hangout and plan events.
Get involved if: you want to create community with other caregivers and families
SPTO Subcommittee - Climate Resilience:
As part of the SPTO, caregivers are looking to support climate resilience efforts at the school. This group seeks to:
- Advocate to keep students, teachers, and staff safe in today's changed climate (especially when temperatures are HOT)
- Support sustainability activities at the school, including but not limited to the garden program
- Raise funds through grant applications and other means to fund these initiatives
SPTO Subcommittee - Traffic Safety:
As part of the SPTO, caregivers are convening to make the area around Sequoia safer for commuting to and from school. This group seeks to:
- Working with the office, OUSD and the City of Oakland to explore opportunities to reduce vehicle speeds around the school
- Add and maintain traffic infrastructure (like the signage and flags you see!)
- Encourage walking as an active and healthy mode of transportation by improving pedestrian safety.
