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Dear Students and Families,

Today is the last day of the first marking period! Grades will be posted Wednesday February 26th on ParentVUE. At that time, students and families can see a snapshot of how students are doing for this first part of the semester. Students will have the remainder of the semester to change their grades before their final grades are earned in May. If families have any questions about grades, please reach out directly to your students' teacher.

Students and staff have a week-long break next week! We hope students are able to use this time to rest, relax and enjoy time with family and/or friends.

Have a fantastic break and we look forward to seeing students back on February 24th!

Take care,

Maritza Torres

Before Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin made history when, at just 15 years old, she refused to give up her seat to a white person on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955. Colvin was arrested and became a key figure in the legal challenges to segregation, although her story was overshadowed by Parks' later act of defiance. Colvin was a crucial, though less recognized, part of the Civil Rights Movement and has since spoken about her decision, saying, "I didn't give up my seat because I was tired, but because I felt that I had the right to sit there."

The ASB Freshman Secretary position is now open! Starting today, you can grab a form from the front office to sign up. These forms as well as your election video will be due on February 24 at 3pm. You can submit the form to the front office, or Mr. Korp's room 305, and you can email your election video to ASB President Julian Dalton, stu.jdalto21@jeffersonunion.net. The election will take place on February 28!

The district is inviting anyone interested to join the District Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting, where they will discuss and review important aspects of our district's Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). Your input is invaluable!

At this meeting, you will:

• Review the current the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
• Examine progress towards local and state indicators
• Conduct a needs assessment to identify areas for district improvement and student success

Please RSVP below if you are interested in being a part of the District Advisory Committee Meeting: https://bit.ly/juhsd-dac2425

The mission of the committee is to advise and to help spread election and voting information and to increase pre-registration, registration and voting among young voters.

The Youth Voting Advisory Committee also provides recommendations identifying and prioritizing activities, programs, and policies to ensure young voters have equal access to the ballot and understand how to register to vote. Consider applying to have you voice heard!

SamTrans wants any Feedback! SamTrans is recommending route 49’s afternoon routing to match routes 10 and 110 and go straight on Manor Dr to Esplanade Ave to avoid the difficult right turn and traffic. 49 will then use Monterey Rd to get back on route on Palmetto Ave (see image below). This change will serve the same bus stops today, so the only effect on students will hopefully be a quicker trip.

Please share any feedback on this google form by Thursday, February 27, 2025 which will be shared to SamTrans. SamTrans plans to implement the change if there is none by August 2025.

If parents or students have any concerns or questions, please email to customerservicesupport@samtrans.com or call SamTrans Customer Service at 1-800-660-4287.

Hey Sharks and Shark families! Oceana ASB needs your help raising money for our student body!

They're collecting donations through the Snap! Raise linked below, and would greatly benefit from your support in donating what you can, or sharing this link with family and loved ones. All money donated will go directly to providing our students with the best high school experience possible!

Donations will go to giving our students improved and never-seen-before dances, rallies, and fests!

The Oceana's robotics team CyberSharks, finished their first FTC competition! Their goal is to continue the robotics team next school year, but they need help to make it happen! Donations will go directly towards purchasing robotics kits, software, and covering competition expenses—everything we need to test, build, and compete. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful impact. Support HERE. Follow on our instagram @ohs.roboticsss and stay updated!

Our highlights:
• Climbed from 16th place regionally to 9th within two meets
• Won five games total
• Scored many low/high baskets, high chambers, and level 2 ascends
• Raised over $600 within a few months and got a grant of $750
• Started with the FTC design but modified the robot to be our own, coding an autonomous mode

This past season has seen such growth as a team, and we’re excited to see what they can accomplish next! Special thanks to Mr. Levin, who has helped every step of the way.

This year's yearbook is currently on sale online at Yearbook Forever. The price will be slightly increasing throughout the year, starting in November, so purchase your yearbook now for the best deal!

On Thursday, students from Health classes and from the Future Medical Professionals club visited the Turnbaugh Lab at UCSF, a leading research laboratory in the study of the gut microbiome. Students were given a tour of the facilities and learned what life for a researcher is like. Students also constructed their own "Foldscope" microscopes and participated in a Q&A panel with PhD students from the lab.

Today was the final 8 am deadline for our seniors! Congratulations to our seniors who worked so hard this school year. Students turned in their final draft of the Senior Exhibition paper which included an introduction, context, claim 1, claim 2 and their conclusion. Seniors now get a well deserved break before they begin working on their presentations!

A big shoutout to our amazing girls and boys soccer seniors! Thank you for all your hard work, dedication, and the unforgettable memories you've created on and off the field. Senior Night was a true celebration of everything you’ve contributed to the teams and school. We’re so proud of you!

Interested in the opportunity to contribute to OHS sports and earn community service hours? Our winter sports are in need of responsible and committed team managers throughout the winter season. This commitment includes attendance at practices and games.

Please reach out to Athletics Director, Dan Johnston (djohnston@jeffersonunion.net) with any interest or questions.

Interested in seeing a game? Fantastic! All of our sports games are on our school calendar. Come and support our athletes. Go Sharks!

To participate in athletics, your child must be registered on SportsNet, and you must submit a physical through SportsNet. Please note, physicals are good for one year.

The Oceana General Scholarship application is NOW OPEN!!! The scholarship is open to all graduating seniors who will be attending a school/program after high school and who have a 2.0 gpa minimum.

1. Make a copy of the google document (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OyvVtRXPm6vo497ZlqZfVk9fil1HJvbksNo_w02rGoI/edit?usp=sharing?)
2. Type in your responses
3. Download the google doc as a PDF
4. Upload your PDF to the google form linked below (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyCwDAAbfPNnc_30tlRwmouw9fCmci_lDNyWJIHIjewTV1aw/viewform)

Applications are due Friday, March 7th at 4pm

If you have any questions, contact Ms. Owyang @ aowyang@jeffersonunion.net

Attached is a link to order your transcripts when you need to. This link can apply to all grade levels, however Seniors might find this link most useful now.

Check out these workshops if you want info/support with Skyline College! Priority Enrollment Program Day is updated!

Questions? Email Ms. Owyang at aowyang@jeffersonunion.net

Students, especially seniors who may be in need of community service hours, check out this website with multiple soup kitchens in SF. This is a great resource for completing your community service requirement during the February break:

https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/ca-san_francisco

Community Service at Pie Ranch- Saturday, March 8th

Go to Pie Ranch for the day with Laurie and Ms. Bussell. We will meet you at school at 9 am and you will return to school by 4 pm. Earn 7 hours of community service.

The first 8 students who bring the attached permission form to Laurie or Ms. Bussell will go.

The Excelsior Community Food Pantry distributes fresh groceries to families each week and students can volunteer!

Committing to self-care means actively prioritizing your physical, mental and emotional well being. Join us on March 20th for a morning of presentations and self-care activities to explore different ways of taking care of yourself. Come by the counseling hall to pick up a permission form.

Attached is a slideshow containing all kinds of information you might need to know about Oceana! It discusses graduation requirements, senior exhibition, interim, and more. Additionally, the slideshow has links to digital resources you might find helpful, such as college application guides, SATs, financial aid support, and more.

We encourage all students to review the attached flyer and take advantage of these resources. Mental health is an important aspect of your overall well-being, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

The JUHSD Wellness Page also has many additional support resources.

Wellness Counselor and School Social Worker can provide support with short-term mental health, stress management/mindfulness, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, health appointments, crisis, referrals to community resources/outside counseling, and more! No question or concern is too small!

Click here for the request form!

Alyssa Owyang (she/her), aowyang@jeffersonunion.net, School Counselor, is on campus on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday supporting the 12th grades

Mattias Johansson (he/him), mjohansson@jeffersonunion.net, School Counselor is on campus Monday - Friday supporting 9th-11th graders

Jeannette Herbert (she/her), jherbert@jeffersonunion.net, Wellness Counselor is on campus Monday - Friday

Liberty Cajayon (she/they/siya), lcajayon@jeffersonunion.net, Wellness Counselor II/School Social Worker is on campus Monday - Friday

Follow us on instagram! @oceanaasb

Website: https://www.juhsd.net/ohs
Location: 401 Paloma Avenue, Pacifica, CA, USA
Phone: 650-550-7300