Superintendent Community Update
April 1, 2022
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Superintendent's Message
Dear JUHSD Community,
These past couple of weeks have been filled with some awesome events and culminations. I'd like to give a big THANK YOU to the planning committee, and all at Jefferson High School, who came together to celebrate 100 Years of Jefferson High! Last Saturday exceeded my expectations. It was a fun and celebratory community event, and I'm just so grateful for US!
I'd also like to mention that I attended Senior Exhibition at Oceana last week and was so impressed by the thoughtful topics our students researched and presented. Thanks to the staff who support our students all year and well done, seniors!!
As we usher in April and look forward to Spring Break next week, I encourage you to rest, recharge, and have fun! I hope you take this time to relax your mind, decompress your body, and restore to higher levels of well-being. As we return from break, know we are in the homestretch to finishing this school year steady and strong!
I look forward to seeing you back on campus, Monday, April 11, 2022.
Warmly,
Toni Presta
Superintendent
Spring Break & District Office Hours
In observance of Spring Break, all school sites will be closed April 4 - 8, 2022, and will resume instruction on Monday, April 11.
Next week the District Office will be open during regular business hours:
*Monday-Wednesday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
*Thursday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
*Friday, closed
To view our District calendar, please click here.
Home COVID Testing During Spring Break
This week, all District students and staff received two free take-home rapid antigen COVID tests. During next week's Spring Break, the District encourages everyone to take these tests on the Sunday, April 10 or Monday, April 11 prior to returning to campus, and again on Wednesday, April 13, during that first week back.
Positive test results should be shared with the local health department through this Primary Health link. Additional details and instructions on this process was distributed with the test kits sent this week. Please note that participants who already registered do not have to re-register and can locate their account by clicking on search tool.
For COVID-related questions, please contact JUHSD COVID Response Director Michele Jones.
Board Meeting Highlights, March 29
Please view highlights from Tuesday’s Board Meeting, by clicking here.
TODAY - Last Call to Preorder
This year, the District celebrates its centennial jubilee! Honor 100 years of Jefferson Union High School District's educational excellence to the community by purchasing the commemorative tee shirt. In purchasing this shirt, you'll become a sponsor of the District's centennial jubilee event, in conjunction with the Educational Housing ribbon cutting ceremony, on Friday, May 13! Today, April 1, 9:00 pm, is the last day to preorder this district memento. Click here to purchase!
Student Advisory Council Wants You!
Photos from Jefferson High's Centennial Celebration, March 26, 2022
Snacks for Sale
Leading the Way
Just Dance
Return to the Halls
JUHSD Board President Rosie Tejada shares stories of yesteryear with fellow class alumni in a JHS hallway.
Morning Parade
All Smiles
No Place Like Home
Teamwork
Proud Peers
Week-long Interims at OHS
JHS Hoops Visits ATP
Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31
Photo: WHS staff members join together in support of Transgender Day of Visibility.
Cesar Chavez Day, March 31
Ramadan Begins April 1
Menus for the Month
For more notifications from our District's Food Services Department, please click here.
Virtual Presentations from SMCOE
*What Should Parents Know? Eating Disorders Rising in Children and Teens (TK-12 Families, Educators, Mental Health Professionals, Community), April 5, 5:30-6:30pm:
This free online presentation will discuss current rates of eating disorders in children and teens have skyrocketed during the pandemic. What should parents, caregivers, and educators know? Click here to Learn more (Spanish flyer included).
*Raising Healthy Children and Adolescents (TK-12 Families), Beginning April 14, 2022:
The County Office of Education is co-sponsoring a series of parent workshops with Adolescent Counseling Services and the San Mateo County Human Services Agency to provide families with information on how to raise healthy children and adolescents. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Click here to Learn more (Spanish flyer included).
*Vaping: What Does it Cost? PSA Contest (6-12th Grade Students), Entries due April 22, 2022:
All middle and high school students are invited to submit a video, poster, or audio about the costs of vaping for a chance to win up to a $100 gift card. Submissions should be aimed towards spreading awareness about the dangers of nicotine and vaping and how one can quit their addiction. Winners will be announced at a virtual hip-hop concert on May 19th, 5:30-6:30pm. Learn more (Spanish flyer included).
*Foster Youth Services Mini Series: Partial Credits/Graduation (Foster Youth Liaisons, TK-12 Administrators, Counselors), April 21, 10:00-10:30am:
The San Mateo County Office of Education is offering short, 30-minute trainings on topics relevant to educators and school staff supporting youth in foster care. This session will give an outline of how EC 51225.1 (AB 167/216) applies to foster youth and how you can support them in graduating on time. Learn more.