Dear JUHSD Community,

I hope that you had a restful winter break and are ready to take on the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year!

As January marks National School Board Appreciation Month, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize and express our heartfelt gratitude to our JUHSD Board of Trustees. Their invaluable support for the students, staff, and families of this remarkable educational community is truly appreciated. The vision and dedication they bring to providing equitable access to education for all students do not go unnoticed. On behalf of the entire Jefferson Union High School District, we thank them for their unwavering commitment, dedication, and service.

School boards play a crucial role in shaping the foundation, policies, and priorities of our district. These individuals are everyday citizens performing extraordinary work to lead and support our schools. Their efforts create opportunities that empower our students to thrive academically, socially, and personally.

We invite our community to join us in celebrating and appreciating the impactful contributions of these exceptional leaders.

Thank you, Board of Trustees, for everything you do to make our district a place where students succeed and dreams become reality.

Happy New Year!

With gratitude,

Toni Presta

Superintendent

@superintendent_tonipresta

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Every family should have a Family Preparedness Plan in case of an emergency. It is critical for immigrant families to think ahead and set more concrete plans for immigration emergencies that can arise. See the Immigrant Legal Resource Center's Family Preparedness Plan.

Incoming students and families, learn more about our schools and enroll now! We look forward to welcoming you in Fall 2025!

Thornton High School kicked off the 3rd quarter with their first school-wide Circle, led by teacher Ed Lopez and the Wilderness students. Together, they encouraged reflection on how the choices we make in the new year can result in both positive and negative outcomes. Each Wednesday, THS homerooms take turns facilitating the Circle, fostering Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) as they share announcements, celebrate achievements, and give shout-outs to one another.

Great news: college financial aid applications are now being accepted! Apply today to maximize your financial aid opportunities and see if you qualify for free money to attend a California college, university, or vocational school – regardless of your documentation status. This year, students have through March 2nd to submit their applications. Even if you think you don’t qualify, many college scholarships require you to apply for financial aid. Learn more at www.smcoe.org/financialaid.

TEDx is a student-run event that hosts student and adult speakers from all over Daly City to share their ideas. It will be held after-school in Westmoor High School's Schultz Theater, on January 16th, 2025 from 4:30PM - 7:00PM. You can find all the information to attend/register with our Linktree! https://linktr.ee/tedxwestmoor

• CORO Exploring Leadership Youth Program Deadline 1/17
• Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Project Deadline 1/20/25
• Step into the Light Youth Art Contest Deadline 1/24/25
• Jobs for Youth Al Teglia Scholarship: Applications Window November 1, 2024 - January 29, 2025
• Daly City Youth Poet Laureate Program Applications Due Jan 31, 2025.
• Coastal Art & Poetry Contest Deadline 1/31/25
• Professional Business Women of California (PBWC) Scholarship Deadline 1/31
• Film Workshop | CEC Film Fest 2/1 at 1 pm
• Youth Voting Advisory Committee Deadline 2/16/25
• Daly City/Colma Scholarship - Deadline 3/1/25
• 2025 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Deadline 3/7/25
• Burlingame CEC Film Festival Deadline 3/23
• SMC Crop Report Art Contest Deadline 3/28/25
• Youth Unlimited (K-12 Students) Ongoing - SamTrans provides free bus travel for eligible students. Learn more.
• Take Space to Pause

• Spring 2025 Parent Project semester with an in-person Spanish class beginning Wednesday, January 29th from 5:30 pm to 8:30. Learn More

• ZUMBA GOLD FOR HOPE January 18th @ Ingrid B Lacy from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

• HEARTS 4 HOPE Friday Feb 12th @ Crystal Springs Golf Course from 6:00 - 11:00pm.

• Public Health Resources Learn more.

• San Mateo County Health Information

• SMC Mobile Clinic Schedule
• Health Coverage Enrollment Assistance for Low- to Mid-income Residents or San Mateo Medical Center Patients (in English and Spanish)

• San Mateo County Health Vaccine Guidance (English | Spanish).

• Mama's Unidas (Spanish Speaking) - DCYHC Mother's support Group. Learn More

• Mama's United (English Speaking) - DCYHC Mother's support Group. Learn More

• Connections California - Parents helping Parents. Learn More

• Oral Health Resources - San Mateo County oral health resources for children and families. Learn More