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I hope students enjoyed their middle of the week day off!

We are looking forward to our first dance this evening with students coming in their best 90's gear. Please note that doors close at 7:00pm and starting at 8:00pm students may leave the dance without the school contacting parents/guardians. All school rules apply and our dance protocol is linked below.

Next week is Back to School Night! We are looking forward to welcoming families. This year, we will have students volunteering to help with translation. If you would like translation services, please email me at mtorres@jeffersonunion.net so I can be sure we have enough student volunteers.

To prepare for Back to School Night, log into ParentVUE and take a screenshot of your students' schedule. It will have your student's teachers names and classroom numbers. While you are on ParentVUE, this is also a great time to look at your student's current grades. The first progress report of the school year closes on Friday September 20th. Look below for additional information about the first progress report.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Take care,

Maritza Torres

Back to School Night is coming on Thursday September 19th! We will start at 5:45pm and finish up at 8:15pm. To access your student's schedule:

• Log into ParentVue
• click "Class Schedule" on the left hand side
• click "Fall" towards the top right hand side to see your student's full class schedule.
• Take a screenshot

If you forgot your password, click "Forgot Password" from the log in screen.

We are looking forward to seeing you all!

Friday, September 20th is the last day of the first marking period. Approximately every six weeks, teachers will post a progress report to ParentVUE and StudentVUE. At the end of each semester (December & May), teachers will post final grades. The first progress report will be posted by Wednesday, September 25th. This first progress report will give you a sense on how your student is doing in their classes. If you have any questions about your student's grade, please reach out to the teacher.

1. Click on ParentVUE
2. "Grade Book" tab for current (live) grades
3. After 9/25, click "Report Card" for posted progress report grade

Reach out to your student's counselor for any questions. Mr. Mattias, mjohansson@jeffersonunion.net, for 9th - 11th graders and Ms. Owyang, aowyang@jeffersonunion.net, for 12th graders.

MIH is a newly implemented program opportunity for Juniors about post-secondary options. This program is a 10-week program during flex time on Thursdays in room 405. It will start on October 3rd and is aimed for Juniors. Some of the topics include graduation requirements, information about colleges, summer opportunities, and career exploration.

This is the google form to sign up if you're interested, or you can scan the QR code in the attached image! This information can also be found at Back to School Night.

Email msheridan@jeffersonunion.net with any questions!

JUHSD and SSFUSD are partnering together to host the College and Career Far at Serramonte mall on October 17 from 5-7! This event is free and open to all.

Due to our blackout, Lifetouch is coming back on Thursday September 19th for the final day of make up pictures. If you are interested in ordering pictures, log onto mylifetouch.com and use your student ID to order pictures.

Our 90's night dance is tonight!

Remember:

6:30 PM: Dance start time, doors open, enter from Oceana Blvd lot

7:00 PM: No entry to dance after this time

8:00 PM: Students can leave the dance after 8:00 PM without having to contact their parent/guardian

10:00 PM: End of dance.

10:15 PM: Staff starts locking up doors and parking lot.

Please be sure to review the dance protocols that applies to all dances.

Please RSVP here or through QR code for Oceana High School's Annual Trivia Night on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in Oceana's cafeteria. The night is hosted by the OSPTO as a fundraiser for the school. We will provide pizza and soda (including a vegan option) with a suggested donation of $5 per person or $20 per family (pay with cash or check at the door). Please RSVP so that we know how much pizza to buy! Hope to see you there!

This year's coastal cleanup day will be on Saturday, September 21st 2024 from 9AM to 11AM! We are extremely excited to bring back Coastal Cleanup Day as over the years, this event gives Earth and Ocean lovers from around the globe the opportunity to clean up their neighborhoods and beloved places. Join us and help us remove the trash and plastic pollution from our streets, parks, and beaches before the rain arrives. Last year, for Coastal Cleanup Day 2023, we had the pleasure to welcome 739 volunteers who removed 2,057 pounds of landfill trash, 322 pounds of recyclables, and 14,793 cigarette butts.

Ms. Owyang will be hosting a CSU application workshop on October 3rd during flex time. Be sure to sign up with her through Teachmore!

Need support on college applications? Here is a great place to start!

Check out these workshops if you want info/support with Skyline College!

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

Juniors will all be receiving the 4 year Grad Plan lesson with Mr. Johansson over the next few weeks. Students will be pulled during flex time and learn how to plan classes to meet graduation requirements and requirements to apply to college.

Click on the image for the slides.

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

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