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Visual Arts Programs

The Foundation recently approved multiple grants within Redwood’s Visual Arts Program including: new digital scanners for professional grade artwork scanning, new and upgraded photography equipment, advanced and diverse ceramics materials, sustainable paints, guest artists to run master classes and clinics and new MacBook Pro laptops to allow contemporary digital art and new media to be incorporated into the curriculum for the first time. A grant was also approved to support a Spring Celebration of the Arts Exhibit which will provide visibility for visual and performing arts students, encouraging lively interaction among the student body and the larger community.    “We would not have this incredible program without the Foundation. I literally can’t believe how lucky I am to be here — and how lucky these students are.”  —Bradford Butler, Redwood Ceramics Instructor   We are grateful to our generous donors for making these grants possible!

A GIANT appreciation to our Allocation Committee co-chairs, Jessica Edelen and Sara Ryba and the entire Allocation Committee for their time and commitment through the recent fall allocation process where they reviewed and evaluated over 26 grant applications from Redwood students, clubs, teachers and departments seeking support for academics, arts, athletics, student activities and wellness. Click here to see the full list of grants approved by the Foundation Board for this Fall that will make a profound difference in the quality of our students’ high school experience. Redwood Allocation 2022-2023 Committee Members Students: Elsa Fredericks, Chloe Craft, Xin Van Horn and Phillip Sherrer Parents: Matt McGrath, Karmela Cleary, Kevin Weston, Karen Lee Administrators: Barnaby Payne and Mollie Elton (non-voting member) Teachers: Bradford Butler and Timothy Bingham

THANK YOU SCHOOLSRULE!

Pictured: RHS Foundation Annual Giving Chair Jennifer Sicklick, AVID Student José Ordonez, Foundation President Vicki Strotz and Principal Barnaby Payne,

On October 27, Redwood representatives were present at the 11th Annual SchoolsRule-Marin Funds Distribution Celebration to accept the Foundation’s disbursement check in the amount of $38,666! SchoolsRule continues to be our Foundation’s single largest donor and we are proud to be a part of this wonderful coalition working together with every public school foundation countywide to ensure that essential educational opportunities are available to ALL Marin public school students, regardless of zip code.  Thank you to SchoolsRule-Marin and their generous partners for their continued support!

Co-founded in Larkspur in 2004 by a current Redwood parent, Compass Education Group is now the nation’s premium provider of individualized tutoring and personalized learning. Compass offers comprehensive and customized 1-on-1 tutoring and test prep for college-bound students worldwide. They have helped thousands of Redwood students build their strongest possible academic portfolio of grades and AP, ACT, & SAT scores to submit to colleges and universities. And each year, Compass generously supports our community with invaluable informational seminars and practice test opportunities. They will once again lead our must-watch annual college admission testing webinar on December 1, at 6pm, and they will run our practice ACT and SAT in late January. Stay tuned for details and don’t miss out on these important events! Thank you to Compass for supporting the Redwood Foundation as a Community Partner!

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IT'S LIVE! Thanks to the combined support from the Redwood High School Foundation and the Redwood PTSA, the Redwood High School Online Directory — featuring contact information for existing and new RHS users — is now available to all parents and staff.  Click here to log in to the Online Directory. Existing users who have a previous password can log in using that password. New users or those who need to set up a new password can do so using the same link.

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2022-2023 FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS

President  Vicki Strotz Treasurer  Cindy Haubold Annual Giving Chair Jennifer Sicklick Secretary Emily Viola Academic Allocations Jessica Edelen Sara Ryba

Benchwarmers Kevin Vasquez Scholarship Allocations Bryn Argov Rob Leonard Community Partners Jennifer Harrison Linda Fassig-Knauer Sequoians Catherine Wolfers Events Alex Jennings

PTSA Kim Sichel Alumni Association Ross Gondak Marilee Rogers Principal Barnaby Payne Development Consultant Victoria Camelio Operations Consultant Rebecca Caspersen

Funding Excellence in Academics, Arts and Athletics To advance the quality of education at Redwood High School by providing the tools to inspire and prepare Redwood students for their world in and beyond high school.