34 Middle College Information Session – in -person Wed, January 31, 2024 – Wed, January 31, 2024 Is your 10th grade student interested in getting a head start on college courses and saving money on their future college expenses? Middle College is an alternative education program for 11th and 12th graders offered by the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD). Middle College, located on College of San Mateo campus, allows students to earn college units while meeting their high school diploma requirements. Get a glimpse of what Middle College student life is like: Read the Fall 2023 issue of the Middle College Newsletter. Watch a video created by Middle College Students Want to learn more? 10th Graders will attend an info session on January 22, 2024 during their PE class*. Parents/guardians can attend an upcoming information session for families: January 24, 2024 – Info session via Zoom in English January 25, 2024 – Online (Zoom) Meeting in Spanish for Spanish speaking families January 30, 2024 Information Session In Person (at Middle College/College of San Mateo) This in-person session will be in English with Spanish interpretation. Middle College will start accepting enrollment applications in January. Current 10th Graders: The deadline to enroll for the Fall 2024 Semester is February 23, 2024 *If your student doesn’t have a P.E. class, please tell them to talk to their counselor or administrator about how they can attend the January 22 info session for students. Questions? Contact your school site counselor or visit www.smuhsd.org/middlecollege. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting: Transition Process and Community Resources Thu, February 1, 2024 – Thu, February 1, 2024 Dear Families of Students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): San Mateo Union High School District’s Special Education Advisory Committee invites you to a series of meetings throughout the 2023-2024 school year. Our goal is to provide parent education about special education supports and resources in high school and to build community among families. We hope to see you! Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 6 – 7:30 p.m. | RSVP 6 – 6:30 p.m.: Family Networking 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.: District Vocational Team Shares Transition Process and Community Resources Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 6 – 7:30 p.m. | RSVPMentoring and Supporting our Incoming Parents for 2023-2024 Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 6 – 7:30 p.m. | RSVPEnd of the Year Celebration If you have questions please contact SMUHSD Program Specialist Tina Ish at [email protected]. We ask that you RSVP for individual events but an RSVP is not required to attend. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Past meetings include: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 6- 7:30 p.m. 6 – 6:30 p.m.: Meet and Greet with Superintendent Randall Booker 6:30 – 7 p.m.: How do we support students with IEPs in our District 7 – 7:30 p.m.: Networking and Questions Financial Aid Applications: Get Help With FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application Thu, February 1, 2024 – Thu, February 1, 2024 These workshops are open to all SMUHSD 12th Graders and their families – regardless of what school you attend. Attend a workshop to get hands-on support in filling out the FAFSA or California Dream Act applications. We plan on having a bilingual staff member on hand to help Spanish speaking families with the application process. Remember, it is now a graduation requirement that you have to file for financial aid! No RSVP required – just show up! Bring your school-issued Chromebook or a personal laptop. You might also need to bring tax returns, net worth of investments/businesses and current balances of cash and bank accounts. Attend any of the below workshops: Tuesday, January 23, 6-8 p.m.Burlingame High School Library Wednesday, January 31, 6 – 8 p.m.Hillsdale High School Library Thursday, February 8, 6-8 p.m.Aragon High School Library Tuesday, February 13, 6-8 p.m.San Mateo High School Library Wednesday, February 21, 6 – 8 p.m. Mills High School Career Center Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Capuchino High School College and Career Center Financial Aid Applications: Get Help With FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application Fri, February 9, 2024 – Fri, February 9, 2024 These workshops are open to all SMUHSD 12th Graders and their families – regardless of what school you attend. Attend a workshop to get hands-on support in filling out the FAFSA or California Dream Act applications. We plan on having a bilingual staff member on hand to help Spanish-speaking families with the application process. Remember, it is now a graduation requirement that you have to file for financial aid! No RSVP required – just show up! Bring your school-issued Chromebook or a personal laptop. You might also need to bring tax returns, net worth of investments/businesses and current balances of cash and bank accounts. Attend any of the below workshops: Tuesday, January 23, 6-8 p.m.Burlingame High School Library Wednesday, January 31, 6 – 8 p.m.Hillsdale High School Library Thursday, February 8, 6-8 p.m.Aragon High School Library Tuesday, February 13, 6-8 p.m.San Mateo High School Library Wednesday, February 21, 6 – 8 p.m. Mills High School Career Center Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Capuchino High School College and Career Center SMUHSD Board Meeting Fri, February 9, 2024 – Fri, February 9, 2024 The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place in person on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 7 p.m. at 650 N. Delaware Street in San Mateo. Closed session begins at 5:45 p.m. Members of the public may also attend the meeting via Zoom. The agenda will be posted the Friday before the meeting. View Zoom login information and see how to make a public comment in person or via zoom. If the Zoom webinar reaches maximum capacity, the meeting may also be viewed on our Board Meeting YouTube channel. Financial Aid Applications: Get Help With FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application Thu, February 22, 2024 – Thu, February 22, 2024 These workshops are open to all SMUHSD 12th Graders and their families – regardless of what school you attend. Attend a workshop to get hands-on support in filling out the FAFSA or California Dream Act applications. We plan on having a bilingual staff member on hand to help Spanish speaking families with the application process. Remember, it is now a graduation requirement that you have to file for financial aid! No RSVP required – just show up! Bring your school-issued Chromebook or a personal laptop. You might also need to bring tax returns, net worth of investments/businesses and current balances of cash and bank accounts. Attend any of the below workshops: Tuesday, January 23, 6-8 p.m.Burlingame High School Library Wednesday, January 31, 6 – 8 p.m.Hillsdale High School Library Thursday, February 8, 6-8 p.m.Aragon High School Library Tuesday, February 13, 6-8 p.m.San Mateo High School Library Wednesday, February 21, 6 – 8 p.m. Mills High School Career Center Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Capuchino High School College and Career Center SMUHSD Board Meeting Fri, February 23, 2024 – Fri, February 23, 2024 The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place in person on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 7 p.m. at 650 N. Delaware Street in San Mateo. Closed session begins at 5:45 p.m. Members of the public may also attend the meeting via Zoom. The agenda will be posted the Friday before the meeting. View Zoom login information and see how to make a public comment in person or via zoom. If the Zoom webinar reaches maximum capacity, the meeting may also be viewed on our Board Meeting YouTube channel. 2nd Annual Pride Prom – Open to all High School Students who attend School in San Mateo County Sat, February 24, 2024 – Sat, February 24, 2024 The 2nd Annual Pride Prom will be held Friday, February 23, 2024 at the College of San Mateo. Celebrate the 2nd Annual Pride Prom, an inclusive, safe, welcoming, night to remember for 9th-12th grade students who attend high school in San Mateo County.This FREE event will celebrate and uplift LGBTQ young people and advocate for the sustained and continued efforts in our County to build places where youth are seen and supported in environments free from hate and discrimination.We recognize that while high school district proms are inclusive and welcoming, not allstudents have an opportunity to celebrate themselves at their prom. This event will providea variety of activities, including dancing and a DJ, lots of food, drinks and much more. Dress code: Just be You! Students: RSVP NowRSVP by February 11. Event SponsorsIf you have questions or would like to sponsor or volunteer at this event to support the success of this event, please contact Holly Wade, [email protected]. Community PartnersWe acknowledge and appreciate the dedication of our Community Partners in planning this event including the San Mateo County Office of Education, College of San Mateo, Coast Pride, LGBTQ Commission of San Mateo County, and San Mateo Pride Center. District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Meeting Wed, February 28, 2024 – Wed, February 28, 2024 San Mateo Union High School District’s District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) is a district-wide committee. DELAC advises the school district’s board on programs and services for Multilingual Learners. All meetings are held at the SMUHSD Office, 650 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo, unless otherwise noted. Meetings are on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted: September 26, 2023 October 24, 2023 November 28, 2023 January 23, 2024 February 27, 2024 March 26, 2024 Meetings are conducted in English with Spanish interpretation. Questions? Please contact District Family Engagement Coordinator Elsa Pulido at [email protected] or 650-558-2226. More information: www.smuhsd.org/delac El Comité Asesor de Aprendices de Inglés del Distrito de SMUHSD es un comité a nivel del Distrito. DELAC asesora a la Junta Directiva del distrito escolar sobre programas y servicios para estudiantes multilingües. Este comité se reúne mensualmente y las juntas se llevan a cabo en la Oficina del SMUHSD, 650 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo, a menos que se indique lo contrario. Las juntas son en martes de las 6:30-8:00 p.m. a menos que se indique lo contrario: 26 de septiembre de 2023 24 de octubre de 2023 28 de noviembre de 2023 23 de enero de 2024 27 de febrero de 2024 26 de marzo de 2024 Las juntas se llevan a cabo en inglés con interpretación en español. Si tiene preguntas, por favor llame a la Coordinadora de Participación Familiar del Distrito al 650-558-2226 o [email protected] Obtenga más información: www.smuhsd.org/delac Financial Aid Applications: Get Help With FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application Sat, March 9, 2024 – Sat, March 9, 2024 These workshops are open to all SMUHSD 12th Graders and their families – regardless of what school you attend. Attend a workshop to get hands-on support in filling out the FAFSA or California Dream Act applications. We plan on having a bilingual staff member on hand to help Spanish-speaking families with the application process. Remember, it is now a graduation requirement that you have to file for financial aid! No RSVP required – just show up! Bring your school-issued Chromebook or a personal laptop. You might also need to bring tax returns, net worth of investments/businesses and current balances of cash and bank accounts. Attend any of the below workshops: Tuesday, January 23, 6-8 p.m.Burlingame High School Library Wednesday, January 31, 6 – 8 p.m.Hillsdale High School Library Thursday, February 8, 6-8 p.m.Aragon High School Library Wednesday, February 21, 6 – 8 p.m. Mills High School Career Center Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.Capuchino High School College and Career Center Monday, March 18, 6 – 8 p.m.San Mateo High School Library SMUHSD Board Meeting Fri, March 15, 2024 – Fri, March 15, 2024 The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place in person on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 7 p.m. at 650 N. Delaware Street in San Mateo. Closed session begins at 5:45 p.m. Members of the public may also attend the meeting via Zoom. The agenda will be posted the Friday before the meeting. View Zoom login information and see how to make a public comment in person or via zoom. If the Zoom webinar reaches maximum capacity, the meeting may also be viewed on our Board Meeting YouTube channel. Financial Aid Applications: Get Help With FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application Tue, March 19, 2024 – Tue, March 19, 2024 These workshops are open to all SMUHSD 12th Graders and their families – regardless of what school you attend. Attend a workshop to get hands-on support in filling out the FAFSA or California Dream Act applications. We plan on having a bilingual staff member on hand to help Spanish-speaking families with the application process. Remember, it is now a graduation requirement that you have to file for financial aid! No RSVP required – just show up! Bring your school-issued Chromebook or a personal laptop. You might also need to bring tax returns, net worth of investments/businesses and current balances of cash and bank accounts. Attend any of the below workshops: Tuesday, January 23, 6-8 p.m.Burlingame High School Library Wednesday, January 31, 6 – 8 p.m.Hillsdale High School Library Thursday, February 8, 6-8 p.m.Aragon High School Library DATE CHANGED FROM Tuesday, February 13 to Monday, March 18San Mateo High School Library Wednesday, February 21, 6 – 8 p.m. Mills High School Career Center Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Capuchino High School College and Career Center MateoHacks Hackathon – Open to High School and Middle School Students Sat, March 23, 2024 – Sun, March 24, 2024 San Mateo High School presents MateoHacks, a 12-hour in-person hackathon for building projects, making new connections, and having fun! What is a hackathon?A hackathon, also known as a codefest, is a social coding event that brings computer programmers and others together to improve upon or build a new program. Details MateoHacks is open to any middle or high school student in the country. Students of any skill level can participate! Mentors will be available to help with projects. Highlights: Connect with industry professionals Gain a valuable administrative experience Learn about computer science and marketing Opportunity to earn volunteer hours Learn more about participating, volunteering or sponsoring: mateohacks.com District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Meeting Wed, March 27, 2024 – Wed, March 27, 2024 San Mateo Union High School District’s District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) is a district-wide committee. DELAC advises the school district’s board on programs and services for Multilingual Learners. All meetings are held at the SMUHSD Office, 650 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo, unless otherwise noted. Meetings are on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted: September 26, 2023 October 24, 2023 November 28, 2023 January 23, 2024 February 27, 2024 March 26, 2024 Meetings are conducted in English with Spanish interpretation. Questions? Please contact District Family Engagement Coordinator Elsa Pulido at [email protected] or 650-558-2226. More information: www.smuhsd.org/delac El Comité Asesor de Aprendices de Inglés del Distrito de SMUHSD es un comité a nivel del Distrito. DELAC asesora a la Junta Directiva del distrito escolar sobre programas y servicios para estudiantes multilingües. Este comité se reúne mensualmente y las juntas se llevan a cabo en la Oficina del SMUHSD, 650 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo, a menos que se indique lo contrario. Las juntas son en martes de las 6:30-8:00 p.m. a menos que se indique lo contrario: 26 de septiembre de 2023 24 de octubre de 2023 28 de noviembre de 2023 23 de enero de 2024 27 de febrero de 2024 26 de marzo de 2024 Las juntas se llevan a cabo en inglés con interpretación en español. Si tiene preguntas, por favor llame a la Coordinadora de Participación Familiar del Distrito al 650-558-2226 o [email protected] Obtenga más información: www.smuhsd.org/delac SMUHSD Board Meeting Fri, March 29, 2024 – Fri, March 29, 2024 The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place in person on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 7 p.m. at 650 N. Delaware Street in San Mateo. Closed session begins at 5:45 p.m. Members of the public may also attend the meeting via Zoom. The agenda will be posted the Friday before the meeting. View Zoom login information and see how to make a public comment in person or via zoom. If the Zoom webinar reaches maximum capacity, the meeting may also be viewed on our Board Meeting YouTube channel. SMUHSD Board Meeting Fri, April 12, 2024 – Fri, April 12, 2024 The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place in person on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 7 p.m. at 650 N. Delaware Street in San Mateo. Closed session begins at 5:45 p.m. Members of the public may also attend the meeting via Zoom. The agenda will be posted the Friday before the meeting. View Zoom login information and see how to make a public comment in person or via zoom. If the Zoom webinar reaches maximum capacity, the meeting may also be viewed on our Board Meeting YouTube channel. SMUHSD Board Meeting Fri, April 26, 2024 – Fri, April 26, 2024 The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place in person on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 7 p.m. at 650 N. Delaware Street in San Mateo. Closed session begins at 5:45 p.m. Members of the public may also attend the meeting via Zoom. The agenda will be posted the Friday before the meeting. View Zoom login information and see how to make a public comment in person or via zoom. If the Zoom webinar reaches maximum capacity, the meeting may also be viewed on our Board Meeting YouTube channel. SMUHSD Board Meeting Fri, May 10, 2024 – Fri, May 10, 2024 The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place in person on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7 p.m. at 650 N. Delaware Street in San Mateo. Closed session begins at 5:45 p.m. Members of the public may also attend the meeting via Zoom. The agenda will be posted the Friday before the meeting. View Zoom login information and see how to make a public comment in person or via zoom. If the Zoom webinar reaches maximum capacity, the meeting may also be viewed on our Board Meeting YouTube channel. SPED Advisory Committee Meeting: Mentoring and Supporting our Incoming Parents Thu, May 23, 2024 – Thu, May 23, 2024 Dear Families of Students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): San Mateo Union High School District’s Special Education Advisory Committee invites you to a series of meetings throughout the 2023-2024 school year. Our goal is to provide parent education about special education supports and resources in high school and to build community among families. Our first meeting on Wednesday, October 25 will be with Superintendent Randall Booker and the Special Education department where we share our vision in supporting students. We hope to see you! Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 6 – 7:30 p.m. | RSVPMentoring and Supporting our Incoming Parents for 2023-2024 If you have questions please contact SMUHSD Program Specialist Tina Ish at [email protected]. We ask that you RSVP for individual events but an RSVP is not required to attend. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Past meetings include: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 6- 7:30 p.m. 6 – 6:30 p.m.: Meet and Greet with Superintendent Randall Booker 6:30 – 7 p.m.: How do we support students with IEPs in our District 7 – 7:30 p.m.: Networking and Questions Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 6 – 7:30 p.m. 6 – 6:30 p.m.: Family Networking 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.: District Vocational Team Shares Transition Process and Community Resources SMUHSD Board Meeting Fri, May 24, 2024 – Fri, May 24, 2024 The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place in person on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7 p.m. at 650 N. Delaware Street in San Mateo. Closed session begins at 5:45 p.m. Members of the public may also attend the meeting via Zoom. The agenda will be posted the Friday before the meeting. View Zoom login information and see how to make a public comment in person or via zoom. If the Zoom webinar reaches maximum capacity, the meeting may also be viewed on our Board Meeting YouTube channel. SMUHSD Board Meeting Fri, June 7, 2024 – Fri, June 7, 2024 The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place in person on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 7 p.m. at 650 N. Delaware Street in San Mateo. Closed session begins at 5:45 p.m. Members of the public may also attend the meeting via Zoom. The agenda will be posted the Friday before the meeting. View Zoom login information and see how to make a public comment in person or via zoom. If the Zoom webinar reaches maximum capacity, the meeting may also be viewed on our Board Meeting YouTube channel. Comienza Semestre de Otoño Mon, August 12, 2024 Fall Semester begins (Teachers) Dia de Desarrollo Profesional Mon, August 12, 2024 Professional Development Day Comienza Semestre de Otoño Wed, August 14, 2024 Fall Semester begins (Students) Dia de Desarrollo Profesional Thu, September 12, 2024 Professional Development Day Dia de Trabajo de Oficina Thu, November 7, 2024 Office Work Day Dia del Personal Mon, November 11, 2024 Staff Day Dia de los Veteranos Mon, November 11, 2024 Veterans Day Dia de Accion de Gracias Thu, November 28, 2024 – Fri, November 29, 2024 Thanksgiving Day Recesso de Invierno Fri, December 20, 2024 – Thu, January 2, 2025 Winter Break (Students) Receso de Invierno Fri, December 20, 2024 – Mon, January 6, 2025 Winter Recess Recesso de Invierno Mon, December 23, 2024 – Fri, January 3, 2025 Winter Break (Teachers) Termina Semestre de Otoño Mon, January 6, 2025 End of Fall Semester (Teachers) Comienza Semestre de Primavera Tue, January 7, 2025 Spring Semester begins Dia de Martin Luther King, Jr. Mon, January 20, 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Dia de Desarrollo Profesional Mon, January 27, 2025 Professional Development Day Dia de Desarrollo Profesional Tue, January 28, 2025 Professional Development Day Recesso de Primavera Fri, April 4, 2025 – Tue, April 8, 2025 Spring Break (Students) Dia de los Caídos Mon, May 26, 2025 Memorial Day Termina Semestre de Primavera Thu, May 29, 2025 End of Spring Semester (Students) Termina Semestre de Primavera Fri, May 30, 2025 End of Spring Semester (Teachers)