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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
March 12,  2020 Board Meeting Highlights
Empty chairs and table with mics on top of desk SMUHSD's Board of Trustees invites you to its Thursday, March 12, 2020 regular meeting. 

The meeting highlights include presentations on the following topics of community interest:
  • Board Recognition of Volunteers on the Measure L Bond Campaign
  • Approval for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale of the Crestmoor site.
  • Approval and certification of the 2019-20 second interim fiscal report
The regular meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the  San Mateo Union High School District Office, 650 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo. 

Update on Coronavirus 
Messages to School Families Regarding Coronavirus

Last Thursday, San Mateo County's Health Officer released a statement advising residents about Coronavirus (COVID-19), which outlines steps we can all take to prevent the spread of the virus. 
 
At this time, this statement does not call for school closures. Instead he asks that organization make decisions about non-essential gatherings. In consultations with principals and other officials, we have decided to cancel Open House at each of our schools on Thursday, March 12. We still plan to have a minimum day on Friday, March 13. In addition, we have also decided to cancel all non-essential parent meetings for the next two weeks (through March 20). Plays and musicals will continue and students; parents and audience goers can decide if they want to be involved/attend. Parents and students should have the same agency in making decisions about extracurricular activities without negative consequences. School principals will reach out soon to provide more details about specific site events and field trips.

Visit the San Mateo County Public Health Department website for more information.

San Mateo County opened a Call Center to address Coronavirus related questions. The Call Center number is 211 and is open 24/7. 
Awards and Achievements
Hillsdale Basketball Player Shawn Cotton Jr. Recognized with Sportsmanship Award 

Shawn Cotton holds an award with his parents on both sides of him
Hillsdale High's Shawn Cotton
with his parents
Hillsdale High School Basketball Player Shawn Cotton Jr. was recently recognized by the Central Coast Section with its Steve Stearns Sportsmanship Award.

Shawn was recognized for his  demonstration of extraordinary acts of good sportsmanship and for epitomizing the essence of pursuing victory with honor.  Honorees are chosen for demonstrating a high degree  of Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Good Citizenship.

Congratulations Shawn. 
Burlingame Girls Soccer Wins Division III CCS Championship

The Burlingame Girls Soccer Team with coaches
The Burlingame Girls Soccer Team won the Division III CCS Girls Soccer Championship against Menlo School with a 4-2 advantage in penalty kicks February 29 at Fremont High School.  Read the article about the game in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Additionally, BHS made it to the finals of the NorCal Tournament but came up short against Montgomery High School on Saturday, March 7. Read the article.

Hillsdale Boys Basketball Team Wins Division II CCS Crown

Hillsdale High Boys Basketball Players and Coaches
The Hillsdale Boys basketball team won the Division II CCS crown last week with a win over Christopher High.  The title is the basketball team's first since 1997.  Read about the Championship game in the Daily Journal . 

The Knights advanced to the second round of the CIF Division IV State Championships before losing to Hoover High.  
Capuchino Hailey Hoff Named Daily Journal Athlete of the Week
Hailey Hoff shoots a basket
Capuchino High School Sophomore Hailey Hoff was named Athlete of the Week last week by the San Mateo Daily Journal: 

" En fuego is the only way to describe Hailey Hoff performance in the first quarter of Capuchino's CCS quarterfinal matchup against Westmoor. The sophomore sharpshooter stepped on the floor, put up four 3-pointers in the period, and buried all four of them."

SMUHSD News and Events 
April 16 Workshop - How to Pay for College 
This free event is sponsored by the GATE Parents Group

Chalkboard with text that reads _Financial AID 101_ sitting on a pile of money Thursday April 16, 2020
7 -  8:30 p.m.
Aragon High School Theater
900 Alameda de las Pulgas,  San Mateo

Join financial aid consultant Dr. Paul Wrubel for a workshop designed for parents of 9th -11th grade students.  Dr. Wrubel will provide a complete review of how the financial aid system  works (and doesn't) and a grand plan on how to pay for college at all income levels. Dr. Wrubel will also discuss the many ways to navigate through the college funding maze.

The subjects covered will include but not be limited to:
  • Why everyone, at all income levels, should apply for financial aid
  • How the financial aid system works
  • The sources of aid
  • The forms of financial aid
  • How to evaluate financial aid awards
  • Specific money-saving strategies for families at all income levels
  • Creating a master plan to pay for college
  • Q and A
Download the flyer:  English |  Spanish |  Chinese
Summer School Dates and Location Announced

Drawing of an open book with a sun sitting on top of it Summer School 2020 will be held at Burlingame High School, 1 Mangini Way, Burlingame. Please visit the link below for more information on Summer School dates and the programs that will be offered.

Students will register for Summer School during course selection (with the assistance of their School Counselor) that happens at each school site in March 2020. 

Please consult with your school's calendar for the specific dates of those engagements.  

Learn more about Summer School, including the course offerings. 
Upcoming School Performances

 


Burlingame High School Panther Theatre Presents  PUFFS
March 13-14 at 7:30 p.m.
March 15 at 2 p.m.

Mills High School Presents Legally Blonde
Remaining shows:
March 13 at 7 p.m.
March 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Aragon High School Presents Shakespeare in Love
March 26 at 7 p.m.
March 27  at 7 p.m.
March 28 at 7 p.m.
March 29 at 2 p.m. 

Capuchino High School presents its Spring Musical  Once on This Island
Showtimes
March 27 - 28 at 7 p.m.
March 29 at 1 p.m. 
Tell Me Something Good
San Mateo High and Burlingame High Students Raise Money for Local and International Families in Need

Burlingame and San Mateo High School students from Leadership and Students in Action (SIA) teamed up to support families in San Mateo County and Malawi Africa by selling sweet treats at the Quad Basketball games. Close to $400 was raised and it will go toward purchasing Wonderbags, which are simple non-electric, portable slow cookers. The purchased Wonderbags are being shipped to Malawi Africa and will be given to families in this community as well. 

Learn how Wonderbags change people's lives.

Community Events/News
Save the Date: May 16 is the Love North Central Neighborhood Cleanup

Love North Central logo The Home Association of North Central San Mateo (HANCSM) is partnering again with the City of San Mateo for our 3rd Annual Love North Central Neighborhood Cleanup Event. 

This will be a family-friendly community service event with music, prizes and a BBQ lunch on: 

Event details: 
Saturday, May 16, 2020
9 a.m.: Registration with donuts and coffee
11:30 a.m.: BBQ lunch served
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 

Learn more about signing up for this event. 

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View a  current list of all certificated and classified career opportunities including our most recent job postings:

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