Dear JUHSD Community,

I hope you had a restful Thanksgiving break and found the time to enjoy the vacation with family and friends.

In the blink of an eye, it's now December! They say that December is the month of lights, snow, and feasts. A time to make amends and tie up loose ends. A moment to plan for the future while hoping your wishes come true. Though I know this year has not been the easiest, and we have faced challenges unlike none before, I encourage you to embrace this month with a renewed sense of hope for the coming semester and calendar year.

Give the next few weeks your all and know that winter vacation is just around the corner! Please have a restful weekend.

Warmly,

Toni Presta

Superintendent

For more information on this District program, please contact Career and Technical Education Coordinator, Denise Shreve.

The District's Adult Transition Program (ATP) serves our special education students by supporting and facility their movement from high school to a role as a contributing adult in the community. Our ATP teachers and support staff closely work with local community resources, businesses, and agencies to help prepare are adult students' transition to life after the public education system.

The Educational Housing Corporation (EHC) will host their annual board meeting this coming Thursday, December 9th, at 6:30 pm in the District's board room, 699 Serramonte Boulevard, Daly City, Room 223; this meeting is open to the public. If you would like a copy of the agenda emailed to you prior to the meeting, please fill out this form. For more information on this amazing project, please visit the EHC page of the District's website or email Austin Worden, District Director of Staff Housing.

ALSO, our Educational Staff Housing Project was just featured in the San Mateo County Office of Education's December SPOTLIGHT! Click here to see the mention of our District's project, along with other positive events taking place within neighboring San Mateo County school districts.

Jefferson Union High School District partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of our staff. If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs regardless of the circumstance.

Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided by Jefferson Union High School District. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

• Call 888-515-0595. Support is available 24/7/365 in any language.
• Visit www.caresolace.com/juhsdfamilies and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

For additional wellness resources, including meal, housing, clothing, and employment assistance, please visit our District's Wellness Department page.

"The holiday season is a time that’s supposed to be fun and memorable, but when you have a moody teen in the family, you may find it more memorable than fun—and perhaps not in a good way. Even the best of teens can be less than enthusiastic about spending extended amounts of time with the family."

For tips and suggestions on how to better enjoy the holiday season with your teen children, click on this link to read the full article.

Source: The Clay Center for Young Health Minds