Superintendent Community Update

Dear JUHSD Community,

Monday, October 14 is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This holiday celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories, cultures, and teachings. We honor America’s first inhabitants and the Tribal Nations that continue to thrive today. Indigenous People's Day is also an opportunity to reflect on historical injustices against Indigenous communities and ongoing inequities.

I invite you to participate in activities that promote understanding and respect for Indigenous cultures. Together, let’s foster a community that values diversity and inclusivity.

Please note that all district sites will be closed this upcoming Monday, October 14, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Have a great weekend!

Warm regards,

Toni Presta

Superintendent

@superintendent_tonipresta

You are invited to the JUHSD & SSFUSD College and Career Fair on October 17th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Serramonte Mall, Daly City. This event will feature college representatives from California State Universities, University of California, local Community Colleges, Trade representatives, and local city/government agencies. Mark your calendar, we look forward to see you there!

We are pleased to invite all potential incoming students to the Districtwide Open House Fair on October 24th from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, at our new location 123 Edgemont Drive, Bldg A, Daly City. This event will feature all of our comprehensive campuses and provide you an opportunity to learn more about academics, athletics, extracurricular activities, Career Technical Education, Advance Placement courses, and more. We encourage you to share this information with friends who have middle school students.

On November 1st from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Jefferson High School's Theater, we will be celebrating Día de los Muertos with an amazing and unforgettable Folklorico performance with dancers from the El Amor para Todos team and Jefferson High School Students.

Admission:

General Admission: $5.00

JHS Staff and kids under the age of 2: Free

Reserve your tickets: Send an email to elamorparatodosfolklorico@gmail.com

Tickets will also be sold at the door the day of the event. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. the day of the event.

TEDx Westmoor High School 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

On Monday, September 30, the San Mateo County Coalition for Safe Schools and Communities, in partnership with the County Board of Supervisors, County Health, Peninsula Healthcare District, Sequoia Healthcare District, more than 20 public agencies, school districts, and community-based organizations, released its United for Youth: Vision 2030 to support youth behavioral health across the county.

The Coalition for Safe Schools and Communities is a collaborative, multi-agency group that includes representatives throughout San Mateo County in education, law enforcement, fire, public safety, behavioral health, child welfare, probation, law, and local government. The Coalition's mission is to identify and address the safety needs of San Mateo County youth by developing and implementing best practices in emergency preparedness, youth mental health, and crisis response, supported by a legally sound information-sharing framework.

The Coalition launched its United for Youth initiative in 2023 to address the growing behavioral health challenges faced by school-aged and transitional-aged youth. Over the past year, the initiative’s Steering Committee and four cross-sector workgroups conducted a behavioral health landscape analysis, discussed relevant topics such as workforce and funding opportunities, and gathered input from youth, caregivers, and community members to develop a final Plan of Action.

The Plan outlines five strategic priorities and several actionable steps for public and private partners to focus their resources on improving the behavioral health of young people over a six-year timeline.

For more information about the United for Youth Plan of Action, visit the County Office of Education’s website.

JUHSD was part of Brisbane's Day in the Park, held this past Saturday. This annual event was full of fun events, community booths, vendors, food trucks, and more! A big shoutout to JUHSD Administrators, students, and a OHS parent who volunteered at the JUHSD community booth.

If you didn't have a chance to stop by to learn more about amazing things taking place within our district, attending one of our schools, or working for us visit us at www.juhsd.net. JUHSD is a Great Place to Be!

• Gun Violence in the Community Study - Learn more
• Youth Unlimited (K-12 Students) Ongoing - SamTrans provides free bus travel for eligible students. Learn more.
• Art Contest 2024 Education Law Art Contest Deadline 10/18
• Congressional App Challenge (6-12 Grade Students) - Submissions due October 24, 9:00 a.m. -Learn more.
• Annual Women in Cardiology Career Development Event (9-12 Grade Students who identify as Women) - October 26, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn more.
• Creative Youth Awards (9-12 Grade Students) - Submissions Due December 11 - Learn more.
• Hats off to Art - Win a $500 Serramonte Shopping Spree - Due September 30th
• 2024-2025 Art Takes a Bus Ride Deadline 12/20 at 5 pm

• Gun Violence in the Community Study - Learn More

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

• ODE Parent Project - The Parent Project is a 13 week class that gives parents, grandparents, and caregivers the tools to build strong and healthy families. Learn More

• San Mateo County Polar Plunge (TK-12 Students, Families, Educators, Community Members)

  November 2, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Learn more.

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