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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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September 12 Board Meeting Highlights
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SMUHSD's Board of Trustees invites you to its Thursday, September 12, 2019 regular meeting.
The meeting highlights include presentations on the following topics of community interest:
- Review and Approve Schematic Design Drawings, Budget and Schedule for Mills and Capuchino High Schools Athletic Complexes and Authorize Carducci to Proceed with the Design Development Phase
- Summer School Update
- Equity Vision Review and District Work
The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at the
San Mateo Union High School District Office,
650 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo.
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SMUHSD Students Graduate from Internship Program
Congratulations to the San Mateo Union High School District students who graduated from the SFO Internship Program this Summer.
On Friday, August 16 SMUHSD staff members including Career Coordinators Nancy Kane, Carrie Hermann, Kelly McLoughlin, and Helen O'Brien, as well as SMHS CTE Department Chair Michele Casale and SMHS Assistant Principal Mike Holtz attended the SFO Internship graduation ceremony.
This summer SFO admitted its largest intern class to date - over 350 interns!
Students who participated in the program gained valuable work experience and career exposure at the airport. Interns usually provide office support or customer service.
Additionally, the District received a Certificate of Recognition for its partnership with SFO in preparing local youth for careers in aviation, hospitality and tourism.
Watch the graduation ceremony on the SFO website.
The application for summer 2020 will open in winter 2019.
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San Mateo Adult School Celebrates Program Graduates
Students in the Professional Communications program of San Mateo Adult School's Career and Adult Education Program recently received certification in Professional Communications by Southwest Airlines.
The Professional Communications program
provides the essential communication skills you need to thrive in any workplace environment and become a confident leader. Course learning outcomes include a solid understanding of decision making, workplace etiquette, and business ethics.
This interactive course prepares you to thrive in any workplace by developing your skills to:
- Identify styles of communication and the purpose/importance of each
- Understand decision-making and how this can affect your career
- Explore goal setting and how establishing and achieving goals can positively impact your career
Students who successfully complete the program and pass the final exam receive a certification in Professional Communications by Southwest Airlines.
Learn more about all the Adult and Career Education Courses offered at San Mateo Adult School.
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San Mateo High School Athlete Finalist for Award
Kalyn represents the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of PCA.
Finalists are chosen based on their ability to make themselves, their team and their sport better by their behavior in and out of the sport!
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Adult School ESL Student Takes First Prize in Literary Contest
This Fall, she is starting at College of San Mateo.
Visit the newly-created
Career Education program section of the San Mateo Adult School website for more information on those programs.
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Hillsdale Football Player Named Athlete of the Week 
Congratulations to Hillsdale High School's Nathan Iskander, he was recently named the San Mateo Daily Journal Athlete of the Week.
Nathan scored three touchdowns in last Friday's game against Independence High School.
Read more about Nathan and why he was selected.
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Scholarships Offered for SAT Prep Class - Deadline to Apply is This Wednesday, September 11!
 Does your child need help preparing for the SAT?
The Foster City Lions Club is offering 35 scholarships for first-generation college bound students and those with limited financial resources to attend a prep course at no cost to SMUHSD students who qualify!
All books and materials will be provided.
Course begins September 14 and ends October 31.
The SAT Prep Class is through
Princeton Review but please sign up using the above scholarship application.
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NBC Nightly News Comes to San Mateo High School
San Mateo High School's new cell phone policy is gaining national attention
Check out
all the local, national and international coverage on the new policy.
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Congresswoman Jackie Speier Visits Aragon High School
It was standing room only for Congresswoman Jackie Speier's August 26 visit to Aragon High School. More than 80 AHS juniors and seniors were in attendance.
Two of her former interns introduced Congresswoman Speier, where she addressed questions from the crowd that touched on climate change, women's rights, gun control, immigration and more.
Learn more about internships with Congresswoman Speier.
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Adelante Conference is Saturday, September 28
Keynote Speaker Announced
The SMUHSD Family Engagement Coordinators invite families to attend a free conference on September 28 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at San Mateo High School. This event is open to all SMUHSD families and students. Breakfast and lunch will be served.
Conference keynote speaker is Dr. Francisco Reveles, a national and international motivational speaker and a dynamic leadership trainer for students, parents, and educators.
Dr. Reyes is the Superintendent of the Yuba County Office of Education.
Workshops, presented in multiple languages, include:
- Achieving Success and Balance in the Modern Day
- Understanding College and Financial Aid System
- Understanding the United States school systems
- More topics to be announced
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Angst Movie Screening and Speaker Panel is October 10
The Angst project is an IndieFlix Original documentary designed to raise awareness around anxiety, with an emphasis on youth and families. The film includes interviews with kids, teens, experts, and parents. The goal is to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help. The film and corresponding materials provide tools, resources, and hope.
A guided panel discussion will immediately follow the film.
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 Save the Date - Districtwide College Fair is October 17
More than 100 colleges and organizations will be represented at the annual Districtwide College and Career Fair on Thursday, October 17.
The fair will be held at Burlingame High School from 6:30 - 8 p.m. and is open to all students and families in the San Mateo Union High School District.
More information will be coming soon.
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Fall School Plays and Musicals Announced - Save the Dates!
Save the dates for these Fall performances:
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Managing the College Admission Frenzy - Why "Fit" Matters
September 12
 The college admissions process can be a source of stress and anxiety for students and parents alike.
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earn practical strategies to help reduce unnecessary pressure around the college admissions process and ways to support their student's overall well-being and readiness for life in college and beyond.
Spanish and Chinese interpretation will be provided upon request.
This program is presented by the San Mateo Union High School District in partnership with Stanford University's Challenge Success program and the GATE Parents Group.
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Gate Parent Group - Fall Classes Now Open For Registration
Please note: A limited number of scholarships are available for the below classes for SMUHSD students on a first come first serve basis for households with demonstrated financial need. For more information,
visit the Gate Parents Group website
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Fall College Essay Strategies - Registration Closes Today - September 9!
This GATE Parents Group-sponsored class focuses the development of quality essay and personal statement drafts for the UC and Common Application Essay prompts. HS seniors will have enrollment priority but interested juniors will be placed on a waiting list and admitted if space is available. Classes are also open to non-SMUHSD students.
Orientation and small group sessions
Location: Aragon High School
Orientation: Tuesday, September 10, 6-8 p.m.
Two Small Group Sessions: Tuesdays, September 17 and 24; 6-7 p.m. or 7-8 p.m.
Two private follow up sessions with instructor
Location: Burlingame Public Library
45 minutes each (over course of Fall, variety of times to choose from)
SAT Prep Classes - Registration Closes September 14!
The GATE Parents Group sponsors SAT and ACT Preparation Classes several times a year, taught by SMUHSD teachers, appropriate for sophomores, juniors and seniors. They focus on test taking strategies and how the students can prepare themselves for the rigors of standardized testing. Classes are also open to non-SMUHSD students.
Registration for the SAT class targeting the November 2, 2019 SAT test:
Classes at San Mateo High, Saturdays: September 21, 28, October 12, (skip 10/5), October 19, and October 26.
Register for Morning Sessions (8:30 a.m. - noon) OR Afternoon Sessions (1 - 4:30 p.m.)
Registration closes September 14.
Important: Students are responsible for registration to take the actual tests.
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 September is National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness.
Learn more about the services we provide for students in the San Mateo Union High School District by contacting the Wellness Counselors at your student's school.
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We are Hiring!
The District posts all open positions on EDJOIN and applications are accepted electronically at
www.edjoin.org.
Register to create your profile and submit your online application today!
View a
current list of all job opportunities including these recent ones:
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Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students from the City of San Mateo
 Bayfront Cleanup: Saturday, September 21
Volunteer with friends and family for City of San Mateo's annual Bayfront CleanUp at Ryder Park on Saturday, September 21.
Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and cleanup runs through noon, followed by a "Thank You Volunteers BBQ" and "Catch of the Day" contest. School Service Learning hours available.
Sign up to volunteer
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Library Book Sale: Three Days - September 20-22
Mark your calendar and plan to shop at the FRIENDS of the San Mateo Public Library Annual Fall Book Sale on Friday - Sunday, September 20-21. Proceeds will help develop the Library's collection. Volunteers are needed to make the three-day Book Sale a fun and successful event. Sign up to volunteer at
www.cityofsanmateo.org/volunteer to select your day(s) and time(s).
Educator's Presale is on Thursday, September 19, 3-6 p.m. (please bring I.D.) at the San Mateo Public Library, 55 West Third Avenue in the OAK ROOM.
Day 1: Friday, September 20, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Day 2: Saturday, September 21, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Day 3: Sunday, September 22, 1 - 4:30 p.m.
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 City of San Mateo Celebrates 125th Anniversary with "September Nights on B Street"
Remaining events are September 12 and September 19
The City of San Mateo is turning 125 years old! Join in commemorating San Mateo's quasquicentennial with pop-up dining, drinks and dancing in downtown.
There will be free live music, dance lessons and entertainment for the whole family during
September Nights on B Street - the City's newest downtown event series Thursday evenings from 5-8 p.m. on September 12 and 19.
Grab take-out from a
local restaurant and join outdoor pop-up dining on B Street between Second and Third avenues. The street will be transformed into an outdoor dining pavilion featuring tables and chairs beneath the twinkle lights. Beer and wine will be available for purchase on site.
Remaining schedule of events, 5 - 8 p.m. each night:
- Thursday, September 12: Trivia Time & West Coast Swing
- Thursday, September 19: Trivia Time & Latin Night: Let's Salsa
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Burlingame Pet Parade is Saturday, September 28
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Dusty, the Klepto Kitty
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The 16th annual Burlingame Pet Parade kicks off at 10 a.m. on Broadway in Burlingame with Dusty the Klepto Kitty as Grand Marshal.
Pet owners and their pets who wish to march in the parade must report by 9:30 a.m. to the parking lot at Broadway and Chula Vista.
Immediately following the parade, judges will select the Best School Float and award $500 and $250 to the first- and second-place winning schools (which must be in San Mateo County), as well as ribbons to winners of the Best Pet Trick; Most Unusual Pet; Best Dressed Pet; and Most Original Float, Group or Wagon (non-school category).
There is no charge to participate. Free entertainment and art projects for kids.
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Join us on Thursday, October 11 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Hillsdale High School for a movie screening and speaker panel regarding the documentary film, 
