Superintendent Community Update
February 4, 2022
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Superintendent's Message
Dear JUHSD Community,
I hope this message finds you well! We celebrate National Black History Month during the month of Feburary. This is a good opportunity for us to learn more about Black history and culture, celebrate the African American excellence, and to be reminded of the ongoing call to address racial injustice. Please take some time to hear from some of our local San Mateo Education leaders through the San Mateo County Office of Education's Sharing Our Stories initiative, which celebrates the rich diversity within our education community.
February 7-11 is National School Counseling Week. I want to take this opportunity to thank our school counselors for their unique contributions to our students and school communities. For more information on this week, and ways to express your gratitude to our school counselors, please click here.
Again, I'd like to wish a Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! This Year of the Tiger will be sure to bring about big changes. May it also bring good health, strength, success, and happiness to you and your loved ones.
Warmly,
Toni Presta
Superintendent
District Advisory Committee
Please join us for the District Advisory Committee Meeting on February 10, 2022 via Zoom from 6:30-7:45 pm. Agenda topics will include:
- Local Control and Accountability Plan's annual update on goals, actions, and services,
- Federal and state budget allocation
- Review of Request to CDE for Waiver of Certain Education Code Provisions Related to Property Disposition
To RSVP, please click on this link.
Donation Drive for Tonga
Due to the recent natural disaster affecting The Island of Tonga, local organizations are asking for your help! If you would like to donate water, medical supplies, toiletries, flashlights, batteries, and more, you can drop off those items to 78 Hill Street, Daly City, next Saturday, February 12, 2022, 11:30 am - 3:00 pm. All donated items will be sent to the Tonga National Emergency Management Office. For more information, please email Reyna Meafua, rmeafua@jeffersonunion.net or click HERE.
Good News From School!
District's 100th Anniversary Logo Contest Winner
In January, an open call went out to all JUHSD alumni, students, and staff seeking submissions to create the official logo for the District's Centennial Jubilee. Seven entries were submitted to the JUHSD 100th Anniversary Committee. Lila's entry, a clean blue circular design showcasing the hills of Daly City and the ocean waves of Pacifica, with an image of the new Educational Housing Project nestled between the two, was selected as the official logo for this historic occasion.
From banners and signs, to shirts, mugs, district swag, publicity and more, this logo will represent this historic year for the high school district.
For more information on the District's centennial event, which is to be aligned with the ribbon cutting of the Educational Staff Housing Project, please email Austin Worden, Director of Communication and Staff Housing.
*We thank everyone who participated in this contest. Please see their amazing designs below!
Frank Lagomarsino
Tim Cummings
Bayan Alzghoul
Julian Bergado
Giselle Lei
Angelina Rosales
Adult School Spanish Class
Board Meeting Highlights, February 1, 2022
Please view highlights from Tuesday’s Board Meeting by clicking HERE.
Jefferson High's 100 Years of Us Celebration
Mikva Challenge at JHS
This past week in Mr. Adam Kubey's Jefferson High School Government CP course, students delivered Project Soapbox Issue speeches from the classroom's podium taking part in the Mikva Challenge. During a three minute speech, students in Mr. Kubey's class addressed societal issues pressing teens today, and ways in which to address them. Superintendent Presta shared that she was impressed and moved by the speeches she heard. She thanked Mr. Kubey and his students for inviting her, and she left with confidence that our students will make a positive impact in the world!
Instructional Garden at 699 Serramonte
A Presentation from SMCOE
Raising Kids Who Are Kind and Brave (K-12 Parents/Caregivers, Educators, Mental Health Professionals), February 10, 5:30pm-6:30pm:
Wondering how to teach kids to be kind and brave? Character education and child development expert Deborah Farmer Kris will share practical strategies parents can use to help children of all ages strengthen these vital habits. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation available. Learn more.
Menus for the Month
For more information from our District's Food Services Department, please click here.
Presentation: Now More Than Ever
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