Looking for Leaders

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Nicole Evje

Is your child attending Sequoia Middle School next year? If so, we need you!

The SMS Parent Faculty Club is seeking volunteers for the 2025-2026 Executive Board. Many of our current Board members will not be returning next year. Vacant positions are President, Treasurer, Secretary, Communications, Ways and Means (Fundraising), Hospitality and Member at Large. Please consider volunteering for one of these positions so we can continue to serve our school community.

If you have just a few hours a month to commit and are interested in serving on the SMS PFC Executive Board, please email sms.pfcpresident@gmail.com. One of our current Co-Presidents can share further details and answer questions about this great opportunity to support our students and teachers!

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Fuddruckers Fundraiser

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Nicole Evje

What the Fudd? If you’re bored of beef, try an exotic elk or buffalo burger!

Of course they offer turkey, veggie and beyond burgers, as well as chicken and fish sandwiches. They even have hot dogs!

No matter what you choose, you can add all the condiments at their legendary toppings bar.

Everything tastes better when you get 20% back from food sales! Simply show the flyer below from open to close (11am to 9pm) on Wednesday, March 26th to support our school.

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Volunteers Needed for the 2025-2026 Board

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Nicole Evje

Is your child attending Sequoia Middle School next year? If so, we need you!

The SMS Parent Faculty Club is seeking volunteers for the 2025-2026 Executive Board. Many of our current Board members will not be returning next year. Vacant positions are President, Treasurer, Secretary, Communications, Ways and Means (Fundraising), Hospitality and Member at Large. Please consider volunteering for one of these positions so we can continue to serve our school community.

If you have just a few hours a month to commit and are interested in serving on the SMS PFC Executive Board, please email sms.pfcpresident@gmail.com. One of our current Co-Presidents can share further details and answer questions about this great opportunity to support our students and teachers!

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SF Giants Fundraiser

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Nicole Evje

We’re teaming up with the San Francisco Giants for an exciting fundraiser!

Get $15 discounted tickets and catch most games all season long! Every ticket purchased earns a $5 donatation, so you can enjoy a game while supporting our school!

Visit the Giants School Fundraising Program and use promo code: SEQUOIA
(As of right now, April and May games are available. Additional games will be listed once the season begins.)

Take friends and family out to the ballgame! We can root for the home team together!

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“Fresh Feels Good”… Fundraisers Feel Even Better!

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Nicole Evje

Wednesday, February 26th from 4 to 9 pm, The Habit Grill at 1110 Concord Avenue in Suite 10 will donate 20% of our sales back to the PFC! You can order online, in the app, or at a restaurant kiosk using code GIVEBACK at checkout, or simply show this flyer to the cashier.

Make it a “Habit” to support our school!

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Kind-a-thon

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Nicole Evje

Join the Kind-a-thon: spread kindness, raise funds, and change lives… one act at a time!


Get ready for the ultimate feel-good event, our Kind-A-Thon! It’s like a marathon, but instead of running, were sprinting towards acts of kindness! Every high-five, compliment, and good deed helps raise money to support the school!


How It Works:
✅ Step 1: Be kind!
✅ Step 2: Pick up your Kind-a-Thon Pledge Form with Pledge Card and custom sticker at lunch on February 20th. (You can also print it out below.)
✅ Step 3: Ask friends, family, and neighbors to pledge donations for your kindness streak. They can pledge a single donation or contribute per act of kindness.
✅ Step 4: February 24th – 28th is Kindness Week! Complete your acts of kindness (big or small) and have your kindness observer initial your pledge card as you complete each act.
✅ Step 5: Collect all pledge donations and turn them into the Counseling Office by March 14th. Donations accepted via cash, check (payable to SMS PFC), or credit card here.

Bonus: The first 250 students who submit their pledge forms and donations will receive a special gift!

Kind-a-thon Pledge FormsDownload


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Fiery Fundraiser

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Nicole Evje

Go wild (or mild) at Dave’s Hot Chicken!

Whether you enjoy tenders slathered in Reaper sauce or a no-spice slider, 20% of your purchase price will be donated to the PFC this Thursday, January 25th, from 4 to 8 pm at 2390 Monument Boulevard, Suite C, in the Kohl’s Pleasant Hill shopping center.

Order online or in the app using the fundraiser code “GIVE.” If ordering in person, just scan the code below at the register.

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Assistance for the Library Assistant

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Nicole Evje

Veronica Peery is our school’s Library Assistant.  She has new ideas to update the Library for the new year! She could use some help creating a wonderful area for students to use and find their favorite books.

Sign up here to volunteer on Tuesdays! Questions can be emailed to peeryv@mdusd.org.

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Staff Holiday Luncheon

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Nicole Evje

Every holiday season, the Sequoia community comes together to provide a festive luncheon for our incredible teachers and staff!

Please sign-up here to donate needed items for the potluck. (Plan on bringing your items to the office by noon on Wednesday, December 18th.)

You can also make a monetary donation!

We’re collecting funds to give each teacher and staff member a gift card. Contributions are accepted by cash and check in the office or by Venmo to @Jennifer-Bamberger (last four of phone number 5952; please put SMS Holiday in the comments).

Thank you for helping us celebrate the people who support our children’s education!

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Dave & Busters Dine & Donate

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Nicole Evje

Eat, drink, and play while earning a 20% donation to the PFC!

Join us for grub and games at Dave & Busters next Tuesday, November 19th, from 5 to 8 pm. We even have a special section reserved for our school!

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