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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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August 22 Board Meeting Highlights
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 SMUHSD's Board of Trustees invites you to its Thursday, August 22, 2019 regular meeting.
The meeting highlights include presentations on the following topics of community interest:
- Update on Capital and Facilities Projects and Maintenance Projects
- First Day of School Reports from Principals
- Annual 2019-2020 District Goals
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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 Niche Ranks San Mateo Union High School District #1 in San Mateo County
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August 30 Football Games
Football is right around the corner. The 2019 prep season commences in late August.
All six of the District's schools will host non-league varsity contests at 7 p.m. Friday, August 30, according to schedules provided by the programs.
San Mateo vs. El Camino of South San Francisco
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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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Fall School Plays and Musicals Announced - Save the Dates!
Save the dates for these Fall performances:
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New in 2019 - Buy Your SMUHSD Bus Pass Online
San Mateo Union High School bus passes are available to purchase now!
Visit
ezschoolpay.com
to purchase your bus pass online or
you submit your bus pass application in person at the SMUHSD Transportation Department office located at the corner of East Poplar Avenue and Humboldt Street.
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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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More Than a Meal - Free and Reduced Lunch + added Discounts and Free Services
- Internet Access: Free hotspot provided or discounted internet services from Comcast
- College Application Fees: See the school counselor to learn more
- Bus Passes: Discounts for both SMUHSD bus pass or SamTrans, see your School Health Aide for details
- SAT/ACT/AP Exam and Test Preparation Fees: See the school counselor to learn more
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September 12:
Managing the College Admission Frenzy - Why "Fit" Matters
 The college admissions process can be a source of stress and anxiety for students and parents alike. This research-based workshop addresses many of the important questions we hear from families. What do college rankings really measure? Are students who attend more selective colleges better off later in life? What is "fit" and why does it matter?
Participants will learn 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. Participants will leave with practical strategies to apply at home and at school.
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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College Courses Offered in the Fall
We are excited to announce our lineup of college courses courses offered to students in our District.
The following courses held at Mills High School, which begin the week of August 19, are offered to all students in the San Mateo Union High School District:
Courses offered at Mills High School
Additionally, Capuchino will be offering the following course during its fourth period. This course is open to CHS students only:
If you have an interested student, find out how to sign up with your school site counselor.
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Gate Parent Group - Fall Classes Now Open For Registration
Early Bird rates end August 25
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
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)
Early registration (discounted rate) through August 25. Regular registration August 26 - September 9.
Register online at
www.gateparents.com.
SAT and ACT Prep Classes
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.)
Early registration (discounted rate) through August 25. Regular registration August 26 - September 14.
Registration for the ACT class targeting the October 26, 2019 ACT test:
Classes at San Mateo High on six Saturdays: September 14, September 21, September 28, October 5, October 12, and October 19.
Register for Morning Session (9 a.m. - noon except last class October 19 at 8 a.m. - noon)
Early Registration (discounted rate) through August 25. Regular registration August 26 - September 7.
Important: Students are responsible for registration to take the actual tests.
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San Mateo High School in the News
 San Mateo High School was featured in an article in today's San Jose Mercury News in regards to their new cell phone policy.
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As the second day of school let out at San Mateo High, administrators stood in the rotunda, waving plate-sized silver disks that students tapped with green-and-gray pouches.
Welcome to the newest front in the battle against cell phones in schools: San Mateo High and others across America have begun locking up students' iPhones and Samsung Galaxies in opaque magnetic Yondr pouches designed to allow students to keep their phones in their possession but remove the temptation, and the opportunity, to break the rules by using them."
Read the complete article, in today's San Jose Mercury News:
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Capuchino Alum Leads UC Berkeley Summer Symphony
 Capuchino High School alum Grady Lai will be graduating from UC Berkeley this winter with a degree in mathematics, but on the side he is also an amazing musician and has taken up leading the
UC Berkeley Summer Symphony.
He also will be conducting the regular UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra on November 23.
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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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2019 Congressional App Challenge Registration Open
The Congressional App Challenge promotes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education by recognizing and incentivizing our nation's young programming talent.
As Congress continues to grapple with technology policy issues ranging from privacy to intellectual property, the Congressional App Challenge gives these Members more hands-on experience with technology and entrepreneurship by connecting them with young programmers in their districts.
This will help them legislate wisely on issues that enable the United States to compete in a global information economy.
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 City of San Mateo Celebrates 125th Anniversary with "September Nights on B Street"
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 5, 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.
Schedule of events, 5 - 8 p.m. each night:
- Thursday, September 5: Historic Council Reenactment & Dueling Pianos, Waltz
- Thursday, September 12: Trivia Time & West Coast Swing
- Thursday, September 19: Trivia Time & Latin Night: Let's Salsa
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The Rotary Youth Exchange Scholarship Program
 Do you have a child who is interested in learning a new language or meeting new people? The Rotary Youth Exchange is the opportunity of a lifetime for the more than 8,000 students who participate each year. By sharing their own culture and embracing a new one, students help foster global understanding-and learn a great deal about themselves and their home country in the process.
Youth Exchange is a study-abroad opportunity for high school and gap year students who spend anywhere from a few weeks to a full year as an international student hosted by local Rotary clubs.
Two programs are available:
- The Youth Exchange Scholarship (One academic year)
- The Short Term, Family-to-Family Summer Program (One month)
Exchanges are for people ages 15-19 who:
- Have demonstrated leadership in their school and community
- Are flexible and willing to try new things
- Are open to cultural differences
- Can serve as an ambassador for their own country
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Students can register to join for the coding challenge on the
