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San Mateo Union High School District
A Commitment to Qualify Education for a Better Future
650 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
650-558-2299 | www.smuhsd.org
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Next Board Meeting: May 4, 2023 | |
Spotlight on Student Learning | |
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April 20, 2023: District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Presentation
DELAC is our District’s English Learner Advisory Committee. Our District’s DELAC is made up of parents of students of limited English proficiency Our DELAC committee is supported by Dr. Shoman, our district Family Engagement Coordinator, Elsa Pulido, and our site Family Engagement Coordinators. All sites have been represented this year with the exception of Peninsula and we had both Spanish and Chinese speaking parents. The committee met once a month in person at the District Office.
In its annual report to the Board, the DELAC shared commendations and made recommendations for improvement to the District in the areas of communication; student focused supports including academic and social- emotional supports and family focused supports. Learn more by reading the report in English or Spanish; viewing the presentation in English or Spanish; and watching the recording.
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Equity Advisory Committee Celebration is May 11
You are invited to an end of the year gathering to celebrate the work of SMUHSD's Equity Advisory Committee!
Join us to learn more about the work and achievements of the San Mateo Equity Advisory Team and how YOU can get involved.
Details
- Thursday, May 11 at 6 p.m.
- Millbrae Recreation Center (477 Lincoln Circle, Millbrae)
- Dinner will be served.
- Children are welcome.
Please RSVP by Monday, May 8
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Seeking Students to Serve on 2023-2024 Student Board Council
Apply by May 13
The San Mateo Union High School District Student Board Council is seeking members of for a new 17-member board made up of student representatives from each of the District’s high schools - two each from Aragon, Burlingame, Capuchino, Hillsdale, Mills and San Mateo; one each from Peninsula High, Middle College and the Bridge Programs and two at-large members who represent diverse interests of the student body.
From this Council, two Student Board Members will be selected each quarter to attend approximately six school board meetings to represent the Council and entire student body on important issues!
Any SMUHSD student can apply to serve on the Student Board Council. The Deadline to apply for the 2023-24 School Year is Monday, May 13, 2023. Learn more and submit your application by visiting our web page: www.smuhsd.org/student-board.
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District to Celebrate the Start of Construction on Gyms at San Mateo and Burlingame High Schools
The District invites members of the public to join us in celebrating the start of construction on new gymnasiums at groundbreaking ceremonies at San Mateo High on May 16 and Burlingame High on May 17. Both ceremonies will be held at 4 p.m.
Construction of the San Mateo High gym includes a new building totaling approximately 20,085 square feet to be constructed on the site of the existing tennis courts.
Construction of the new Burlingame High gym includes a new building totaling approximately 37,492 square feet to be constructed on the site of the existing gym.
Construction on both gyms is scheduled for May 2023 through January 2025. The District wishes to express its gratitude to the voters and taxpayers for their support of Measure L, a $385 million general obligation bond for improvements to facilities across the District.
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Central Park Art Exhibit Featuring San Mateo High Students Closes May 6
You are invited to come to the Zoo Animals Art Show sponsored by the Zoetic Tapestry Project. All work featured is by San Mateo High School art and creative writing students.
The last day to see the exhibit is Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Kohl Pump House at Central Park in San Mateo.
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Gallery to Feature Capuchino and Burlingame Art Students
The Society of West Coast Artists (SWA) Gallery is hosting an Art Show featuring work from Capuchino and Burlingame High School students. The last day to see the exhibit is Thursday, May 4 with visiting times from 12 - 4 p.m. The gallery is located at 527 San Mateo Avenue in San Bruno.
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Upcoming Performances
Aragon High School
Burlingame High School
Hillsdale High School
San Mateo High School
For more information, visit www.smuhsd.org/vapa
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Mills and Hillsdale to Host Film Fests | |
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Mills High School is hosting its Film Festival on Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m. in the Mills Auditorium.
Hillsdale High School is hosting their annual Film Festival on Wednesday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Little Theatre.
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E-College Fall 2023 Enrollment Opens May 17
Would your child benefit from a more independent and flexible learning environment?
E-College, a San Mateo Union High School District alternative education program based at College of San Mateo, combines the high school experience with a myriad of online independent studies courses and in-person instruction taught by community college professors.
Want more information? Talk to your child’s school counselor or visit: www.smuhsd.org/ecollege
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Burlingame Notary Names Erik Bennett Teacher of the Year
The Burlingame Notary recently honored Burlingame High Teacher and Activities Director Erik Bennett with its 2023 Vic Mangini Teacher of the Year Award.
Read more about this news and view photos taken by BHS student Daniel Conway on the Burlingame B's Instagram.
Photo: Principal Jen Fong with Erik Bennett
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Capuchino's Matt Wilson Named 2022-23 CIF Model Coach Award Recipient
The CIF State office recently announced that Capuchino High's Matt Wilson is a recipient of the 2022-23 Model Coach Award.
The CIF Model Coach Award program is designed to recognize coaches who have served as positive role models in their schools and communities, and who have exhibited the traits apparent in the 16 principles of Pursuing Victory With Honor.
From the press release: "As an athletic director, P.E. teacher, and baseball coach for 22 years at Capuchino High School, Wilson has been a valuable asset and a positive influence for all. He is patient, intelligent, compassionate, and strong-willed with the determination and the skills that make him an excellent coach. Wilson’s strong love for the community is evident through his years of dedication to his craft and the student-athletes that he has impacted."
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2023 Citizens Environmental Council Student Film Fest Winners Announced!
Congratulations to 10th Grade Burlingame High Students Shayna Blum and Mayu Simpson, first place winners (High School Division) and the Best in Fest award for their film “Our Energy” at the 6th Annual CEC Student Film Fest, held at the BHS Theater on April 18.
Shayna and Mayu received the award from Kristin Tieche, a professional filmmaker invited to judge the competition. She praised the film's strong narrative, clean, cohesive style and well-composed interviews.
The film festival was a co-production of the Citizens Environmental Council, the BHS Environmental Club and the Social Impact Filmmaking Club at Nueva High School.
Photo: High School Division and Best in Fest Winners Shayna Blum and Mayu Simpson.
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Aragon 9th Grader Honored at Sustainability San Mateo County Awards Event
Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) held its 24th annual Awards Celebration on March 30, 2023. Keeping with the event’s theme - “A hopeful future for our youth” - three high school students were recognized for volunteering their time to make San Mateo County more sustainable.
Aragon High School ninth grader Ethan Hua is one of those three students who was recognized and awarded the U.S. House of Representatives Special Congressional Recognition Certificate for his service to the community. Ethan is being recognized for the program he founded, Help Our Planet Earth (H.O.P.E.) Uniforms Program, which serves the community free of charge by accepting, recycling, and reusing gently used school uniforms, thereby curbing the environmental impact of textile waste.
For more than three years since Ethan founded the H.O.P.E. Uniforms Program, H.O.P.E. has been working as the community partner with six schools in the Sna Mateo-Foster City School District and also the Hoover Community School in the Redwood City School District. Since inception, H.O.P.E. has received over 4,700 donated uniforms, which in turn has provided over 3,600 uniforms to over 550 families in the community. Families can make uniform order requests on the H.O.P.E. website which serves the community in three languages (English, Spanish and Chinese). H.O.P.E. accepted gently used uniform donations in all SMFCSD schools campuses that it serves.
Accompanying Ethan to the award event was Diego Perez, Head of Community Services and Communications with the San Mateo Foster City School District.
Learn more about H.O.P.E.
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CCS Scholar Athlete and PAL Scholar Athletes Announced
Aragon's Lloyd Walter was recently announced as the CCS Male Scholar Athlete of the Year. The CCS Female and Male Scholar-Athletes of the Year were chosen from the pool of 15 student-athletes put forth by their leagues. This award reflects the very best of the CCS: LLoyd is a talented athlete within the Section - he played football and is on the Track and Field team; he has earned numerous individual accolades, including Football League MVP and Defensive Back of the Year. Lloyd is the President/Member of Black Student Union, he has served as a peer tutor and is a part of the Student Equity Council. He is an outstanding student with a high GPA, impressive test scores, and takes a rigorous course load. Congrats Lloyd on this well-deserved honor!
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Burlingame High's Natalie Sullivan Wu was also recognized, she was named the Peninsula Athletic League's CCS Scholar-Athlete. Natalie was nominated by her school and put forth to the PAL for selection.
Congratulations Natalie!
Read the press release for more information.
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Bay Area Regional Scholastic Art Awards Winners Announced
Congratulations to SMUHSD students who were recognized by Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Bay Area Region with Gold Key Awards, Silver Key Awards, and Honorable Mention Awards:
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Aragon
- Kent Ha
- Hannah Hsiao
- Isabelle Ly
- Sannie Wan
- Audrey Wang
- Lian Wang
Burlingame
- Shuhan Chen
- Stella Wettan
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Hillsdale
- Alexander Carreon
- Kyra Chen
- Ivan Lin
Mills
Lucas Du
San Mateo
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San Mateo and Hillsdale High School Choirs Win Gold
San Mateo Concert Choir along with Hillsdale Concert Choir performed in a combined ensemble and won Gold 3rd in their division at the Heritage Festival in Anaheim.
The Peninsula Chamber Singers, the after school 8th period honors choir, won Gold 2nd in that same division. These two ensembles were directed by Shawn Reifschneider and joined by his Hillsdale String Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra who tied for Gold 2nd in their division.
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Burlingame's Carrie Hermann Honored by Junior Achievement NorCal
Burlingame High's College and Career Coordinator Carrie Hermann was selected as a 2023 Junior Achievement of Northern California Educator of the Year! Each year, JA NorCal partners with educators at over 200 schools to help implement their programming.
JA NorCal honored Carrie along with seven other exceptional educators as their 2023 honorees at their Business Hall of Fame event on April 21 at the Exploratorium in San Francisco.
Junior Achievement of Northern California has helped inspire and prepare students to succeed in a global economy. Students have participated in Job Shadows, Field Trips, Career Speaker Series, Financial Literacy workshops, and programs focused on connecting their education to future careers, building their skills, workforce, and career readiness.
Photo: From left, Carrie Hermann with Ruby Damian (right), Sr. Director of Programs and Events, Junior Achievement of Northern California.
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National Music Foundation Recognizes Aragon High
Aragon High School’s Music Department has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 24th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.
Congrats to our incredibly talented student musicians and Band / Symphonic Band Director Kevin Gallagher and Choirs / Orchestras Director John Chen (pictured above with AHS Assistant Principal Andrew Hartig)!
Read the press release.
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Family Education Webinars | |
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Educational Webinars for Families
Cultivating Mindfulness: How to Bring Gratitude and Positive Practices into Your Home (Spanish)
In this webinar, Karen Allen, Mindful Educator with Mission Be, a mindfulness-based nonprofit organization, will guide you on how to cultivate mindfulness, including gratitude and positivity in your lives, homes, and families.
This presentation is sponsored by Sequoia Union High School District, Sequoia Healthcare District, and The Parent Venture.
Screenwise Kids: Navigating Boundaries, Friendships, and Social Media
- Thursday, May 4, 2023, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- Devorah Heitner, PhD, Kids’ Digital Media Expert, Author of Screenwise
- Free admission.
- Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
- Register
Navigating technology with kids can be overwhelming. How can parents set realistic boundaries around screentime, friendships, and social media in the digital age? In this workshop, Devorah Heitner, PhD, author and children’s media expert, will offer practical, research-informed approaches to navigating digital milestones with kids.
This presentation is sponsored by the San Carlos School District, Sequoia Union High School District, Sequoia Healthcare District, and The Parent Venture.
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College of San Mateo: Connect to College Event is Thursday, May 4
Connect to College is an informational evening for anyone looking to learn more about CSM!
The evening includes information tables, presentations, workshops, food and refreshments.
Learn more and RSVP.
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Sustainability Events
Join the San Mateo Library for a series of sustainability programs that will help you reduce waste, and save money. These projects are supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
Thriving in an Age of Drought and Deluge
Tuesday, May 2, 6 - 7 p.m.
Shred & E-Scrap Recycling Event
Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
See a list of all the upcoming events:
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Sunday, May 21: Mental Health Matters Wellness Fair and 5K
Join StarVista and the San Mateo Police Activities League (San Mateo PAL) on Sunday, May 21 to take steps to strengthen the mental health and well-being of San Mateo County!
Mental Health Matters is a large community event that brings together all walks of life for a day filled with fun, learning, and wellness.
This event is also a space for individuals to strengthen connections with each other and meet fellow mental health advocates in the community.
Learn more and register.
Learn about volunteer opportunities.
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We are Hiring
Check out the following notices of vacancies at our school sites, District Office and Transportation Department. Applicants need to register for an EdJoin account and apply online. View all current openings: www.smuhsd.org/careers
Auditorium Technician
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Mental Health and Wellness
The SMUHSD Mental Health & Wellness Program aims to provide support for students' emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. The Mental Health Therapist and District Social Worker positions involve working with students, teachers, and parents to identify and address mental health concerns and provide appropriate resources and interventions. Candidates should have a strong background in mental health counseling, psychology, and/or social work, as well as experience working with adolescents in a school setting.
Mental Health Therapist
- Location: San Mateo High School
- Apply by May 31, 2023
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Student Nutrition Jobs
Contact Denis Vorrises at 650-558-2479 or dvorisses@smuhsd.org if you are interested in applying or want more information or apply on EdJoin today.
Highlights
- Work five hours a day, Monday-Friday
- Summers off and paid holidays
- Health benefit opportunities
- Starting pay is $24.17
- Employees with minimal experience in food services may be trained on all duties to be assigned.
Need more flexibility? We also have substitute student cafeteria opportunities.
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Transportation Jobs
Please also check out the following openings in our Transportation Department:
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Substitute Positions
Visit www.smuhsd.org/substitute for more information about substitute teaching.
Substitute Classified (Non Teaching) Positions
Need a Flexible Work Arrangement? Try Substituting with Us!
Learn more about the following substitute opportunities and apply online on Edjoin today!
To see a complete list of current vacancies - permanent and substitute, visit www.smuhsd.org/careers.
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