Superintendent Community Update
September 13, 2024
Superintendent's Message
Dear JUHSD Community,
Last year, we began our three year District Redesign effort with the National Equity Project (NEP) and as such, we put quite a bit of effort into hearing from students. Our Equity Design Team is made up of Deputy Superintendent Kareen Baca, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Ethnic Studies TOSA, Dan Arzaga, Instructional Coaches Jessica Tiatia and Josh Fetherston. This week, we attended an inspiring Network Retreat designed to support us in our focus on building collective investment, commitment, shared language, and skill across the district that will sustain our equity focus indefinitely.
Here are some key takeaways from the week:
- Fostering Learning Communities: We engaged in meaningful connections, leveraging each other's expertise to drive our equity goals forward.
- Forging Deep Connections: We focused on deepening role-specific relationships, setting the stage for ongoing leadership development.
- Finding Inspiration: The conference highlighted powerful leadership stories, sparking new ideas and motivation for us all.
- Embracing Transformation: We reflected on practices, courageously challenging our own identities and adopting new, equity-focused approaches.
- Enhancing Collaboration: We explored strategies for working collaboratively with each other and the broader community, emphasizing respect, joy, and liberation in our interactions.
I am so grateful to our team and we are all looking forward to bringing what we have learned back to our district!
Have a great weekend and remember that my door is always open!
Warm regards,
Toni Presta
Superintendent
@superintendent_tonipresta
Attendance Awareness Month
Let's make this year a success for your child! Studies show that regular attendance is crucial for academic and life success. Here are some tips to keep your child on track:
Prioritize attendance: Make sure your child is in school every day.
Address health issues: Work with your child's doctor to minimize absences.
Partner with the school: Stay involved and communicate regularly.
Remember: Chronic absence – missing just two days a month – can have a significant impact. Let's work together to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive! Learn more on Attendance Works' website at www.attendanceworks.org.
Back to School Nights Continue
Oceana and the Adult Transition Program will be hosting their Back to School Nights in September, Mark you calendars! Oceana, September 19th at 5:45 pm and Adult Transition Program, September 26th at 6:30 pm.
Don't miss this chance to meet your student's teachers and staff, along with collecting information on school programs, schedules, upcoming events, and more! To find your student's Back to School Night info, please click on their school's name:
Scam Email/Text Messages
We encourage you to take the following precautions to safeguard yourself and your family from scam emails and text messages:
Exercise Extreme Caution: Be particularly careful when opening emails, especially if they contain unexpected attachments or suspicious links.
Avoid Clicking: Do not click on links or open attachments from emails that seem suspicious or are from unfamiliar senders.
Verify Unusual Requests: If you receive an email that appears to come from a known contact but seems unusual or out of character, verify its authenticity by reaching out to the sender directly using a trusted phone number or by meeting them in person.
Report Suspicious Activity: Notify your school site administration immediately if you encounter any suspicious emails or texts.
Our Technology Department is actively working to prevent scam emails and texts by employing firewalls and other security measures. Your vigilance plays a crucial role in keeping our community safe.
Jefferson 9th Grade Presentations
Thornton Family Community Celebration
Terra Nova's Women in Stem Club
The club visited the class of Mrs. Sosnowski at IBL on Sept 11th. The club talked about ocean acidification and carried out a demo to simulate it.
PAPER Online Tutoring
Stuck on your math homework? Gotta prepare for your test? Not sure where to start for that essay due next week? Want someone to look over your college application essay?
We are excited to announce that our school is partnered with Paper to provide free, 24/7 access to live tutoring and writing support for all 9th-12th grade students. There’s a lot to be excited about with Paper, including:
Live-chat tutoring sessions with real tutors in any subject
Tutor review on any written work within 24 hours
Reading practice,
And so much more!
If you’re at home or on the go, you can go to app.paper.co or download the app to start a tutoring session. If you’re on a school device, you can access your account through Clever.
Email: communication@jeffersonunion.net
Website: www.juhsd.net
Location: 123 Edgemont Drive Building A, Daly City
Phone: 650-550-7900
