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San Mateo Union High School District
A Commitment to Quality Education for a Better Future
650 N. Delaware Street
San Mateo, CA 94401-1732
Phone: 650.558.2299
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January 17 Board Highlights
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 SMUHSD's Board of Trustees invites you to its Thursday, January 17, 2019 regular meeting.
The meeting highlights include presentations on the following topics of community interest:
The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at the San Mateo Adult School, 789 E. Poplar Avenue, San Mateo.
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District Staff Member Appointed to State Board of Education Advisory Committee
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Samia Shoman, Ed.D.
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Samia Shoman, Ed.D., SMUHSD's Manager of English Learner and Academic Support Programs, was recently appointed by the State Board of Education (SBE) to serve as a member of its Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Advisory Committee (MCAC).
The MCAC will play a key role in developing a draft model curriculum that will serve as guidance to local educational agencies that are considering offering courses in ethnic studies. Ultimately the draft will be submitted to the Instructional Quality Commission, which will review and edit the document before it is submitted to the SBE, which will take final action on the model curriculum by March 2020.
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Aragon's Maria Sell Named Girls Water Polo Player of the Year
 The
San Mateo Daily Journal
recently announced that Maria Sells, a senior at Aragon has been named their Girls Water Polo Player of the Year.
From the San Mateo Daily Journal: "
Despite being the focus on every defense she faced, Sell still managed to put the Dons on her shoulders. She finished with a PAL-leading 112 goals this season, which was second-most in CCS, according to the teams that report stats to
MaxPreps.com
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Maria will attend Connecticut College in the Fall.
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District Football Players Honored by Media Outlets
 Ten San Mateo Union High School District varsity football players have been honored for their accomplishments during the 2018 season by local media outlets.
The Bay Area Newspaper Group named Burlingame High's Noa Lavulo, a defensive lineman, as a third team all-Bay Area selection.
Teammates Lucas Meredith (a running back), Dylan Neeley (a defensive lineman), Taylor Kaufman (a kicker) and Curtis Lauti (a utility player) were named to the Bay Area News Group's honorable mention list.
Other honorable mention District athletes noted by the Bay Area News Group were: Capuchino High's Brandon Mailangi (a defensive back) and Aragon High's Paul Lautaimi (a running back), Liam Laughlin (an offensive lineman), Kenneth Fehoko (a defensive lineman) and Camron Grant (a linebacker).
In addition, the San Francisco Chronicle cited Burlingame's Lavulo, Meredith and Neeley, Aragon's Fehoko and Lautaimi and Capuchino's Mailangi as honorable mention selections on the newspaper's all-Peninsula team.
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SMUHSD Teams up with San Mateo County Community College District to offer College Courses to Juniors and Seniors
San Mateo High School District (SMUHSD), in collaboration with the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD), is offering five college credit classes in the spring semester.
Time is of the essence for students who want to take advantage of the FREE college courses being offered to all SMUHSD juniors and seniors. The classes will be held at San Mateo and Mills High Schools this semester.
- Accounting Procedures, Monday 6-9 p.m. Room: E116
- Introduction to Business, Tuesday 6-9 p.m. Room: E115
- Introduction to Criminal Justice, Tuesday 6-9 p.m. Room: E116
- Gateway to Health Careers, Wednesday 6-9 p.m., January 28-May 22
- Emergency Medical Responder, Monday 6-9 p.m., January 28-May 20
As you can see, classes at San Mateo High start tonight. If your student wants to attend these classes they can show up on Monday or Tuesday evening, and there will be staff there to help them through the process. The classes meet in rooms E115 and E116 at SMHS.
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Parent/Guardian Education: Eating Disorders in Adolescents - Tomorrow Night - January 15
The SMUHSD Mental Health and Wellness Program invites you to join us on January 15 for a presentation on eating disorders in adolescents.
The goal of this presentation is to help parents/caregivers, educators, and community members learn to identify signs of eating disorders and to develop an understanding of available treatment options.
Learn from Stanford University experts about this silent epidemic impacting our teen students.
Interpretation will be available in Spanish and Mandarin.
The event will take place at Burlingame High School. NO RSVP needed.
Learn more
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SMUHSD Faces Housing Crisis Head On
Join us for a special housing study session on January 24
 Please join the San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees at a Special Study Session on Thursday, January 24 at 6 p.m. at the San Mateo Adult School (789 East Poplar, San Mateo) to discuss the issue of staff housing.
One of the greatest challenges for our employees is the high cost of housing in the Bay Area. As part of the District's 2018-2019 goals, we are exploring staff housing. We view affordable housing as being necessary for a good quality of life, and we are uniquely positioned to face this challenge head on.
Please join us to hear the latest update and comment! More information is available on the
District's website.
Please contact
Laura Chalkley, Manager of Communications with questions.
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Middle College Has Openings for Juniors and Seniors
Middle College, a program of the San Mateo Union High School District, has openings for juniors and seniors in the Fall 2019 Spring Semester.
Students who attend Middle College, located at the College of San Mateo, gain valuable college experience, take career and college planning courses, and participate in an internship program.
Students who enter Middle College as juniors can earn 30 or more transferable college units before they graduate from high school. This could save an average of $30,000 for one year at a university.
Additionally, students enrolled in Middle College pay no course fees.
Students are encouraged to pick up an application from their school guidance counselors or contact the
San Mateo Middle College Office at
[email protected] for more information.
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San Mateo Adult School is Offering Two New Courses this Spring
 The San Mateo Adult School is pleased to offer two new courses this Spring semester.
The
Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program is a comprehensive course that prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's PTCB exam. Classes begin Tuesday, January 29.
The Adult School is continuing to offer its
Optometric Assistant Training, a 14 week program that includes training on: vision health and eyewear, computer applications, customer service and soft skills. Classes begin Tuesday, January 22.
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Upcoming School Performances
Check out these upcoming perform
ances happening over the next few months. Check the Drama websites for specific dates and times.
San Mateo High School presents
Cinderella,
February 1- 10.
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Save the Date: Districtwide Student Art Show is February 6, 2019
Join students and San Mateo Union High School District staff at a Student Art Show on February 6, 2019.
The event will be held at the District Office, 650 N. Delaware Street in San Mateo from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The art will be on display from February 4 - 8, 2019.
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Yes The Brain - February 7, 2019
 Join us for "The Yes Brain" with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, on Thursday, February 7 at 7 p.m.
When facing challenges, unpleasant tasks, and contentious issues, kids often act out or shut down, responding with reactivity instead of receptivity. This is a No Brain response. But our kids can be taught to approach life with openness and curiosity.
Parents can foster the ability to say "yes" to the world and welcome all that life has to offer, even during difficult times. This is what it means to cultivate a Yes Brain, and it leads to the characteristics we want to nurture in them: emotional regulation, resilience, personal insight, and empathy.
In this presentation, Dr. Tina Payne Bryson will discuss ways to encourage in our kids this positive, engaged approach to life.
She will discuss specific strategies for creating Yes Brain opportunities that allow your kids to thrive-both now and as they grow into adulthood.
Admission is $5 per person in advance and $10 at the door.
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San Mateo - State of the City Address is Thursday, January 24
 You are cordially invited to an interactive presentation by San Mateo Mayor Diane Papan who will share her thoughts on the current state of San Mateo, the strengths of the community and her vision for 2019.
Details
Thursday, January 24, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
San Mateo Main Library, Oak Room
55 W. Third Ave
Free and open to the public.
Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be available.
Seating is limited and
RSVP is highly recommended.
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Call for Poetry Submissions in San Mateo County
San Mateo County's Poet Laureate
Aileen Cassinetto is seeking submissions to inaugurate her campaign, "Speak Poetry." Poets of any age living in San Mateo County are invited to submit their work based on the theme, "In My Community."
Deadline for submissions is February 8, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.
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Get Certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid
Learn how you can help someone in distress and get the tools to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders.
You will learn about the:
- Risk factors for youth ages 12-24
- Signs and symptoms of common mental health and substance use conditions
- Best practices for talking about mental health and addictions with youth
- 5-step action plan to respond to crises
- Local resources and where to turn for help
Choose from two sessions:
Dinner and childcare will be provided!
This training is presented by:
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