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Dear Students and Families,

The first full week of school is complete! We ended it with an energetic Welcome Back rally. The students were introduced to staff members and students played games that put class vs class.

I hope that students are settling into their classes well. Families should always feel welcomed to reach out directly to their student's teachers and/or their student's counselor. Families can find teacher's emails on ParentVUE and counseling information is below in the counseling section.

As I shared last week, please calendar the following two September dates but, also, find our calendar on our website. Please note that our calendar can be added to your digital calendar by clicking the plus sign towards the bottom by the "google calendar" logo.

• Wednesday September 11th, Staff Development - No Students
• Thursday September 19th, Back to School Night and OSPTO starts at 6:00 pm

I hope everyone has a nice weekend.

Take care,

Maritza Torres

NorCal Girls Fire Camp is a unique and empowering program designed for young women interested in exploring careers in firefighting and emergency services. This event will take place on September 28-29 at Mission College in Santa Clara, and registration opens on August 19.

For more information, check out norcalfirstalarmgirlsfirecamp.com!

VSS International, contracted by the City of Pacifica, will commence the Slurry Type III Resurfacing for the 2024-25 Pavement Resurfacing Project. Paloma Ave and Oceana Blvd will be part of this project. The project consists of several phases that will take place over the next 3 months. The following construction methods will be performed in the next 2 weeks are as follows:

• Type III Slurry Seal - Weeks of August 27 through August 30th
• Sweeping – Throughout the duration of the project

During construction, traffic will be temporarily redirected by flaggers to ensure the safety of both residents and workers. Please follow the redirections and allow additional time for your student to be on time for class. The school entrance will not be blocked and traffic control will direct the flow of traffic. For additional information about this project, you can go to the city of Pacific's page on city streets maintenance program.

Kapatiran Seminar - College Success Factors. This once a week, after school, in-person class is designed to help students understand how their identities, cultures, and personal and familial histories within the context of the Filipino American experience influence their academic, personal, and career readiness skills critical to the success of their educational experiences.

Scan the QR code in the flyer and fill out the form for more information! Hurry! This class starts August 27th!

This is the Gateway to Health course. This fully online class is an introduction of skills, attributes and basic knowledge required for entry into various health care professions. It includes basic assessment, CPR, and math calculations used in health care. This online course is a fantastic opportunity for those interested in exploring health care professions and building a strong foundation for future studies.

This class starts on September 24, scan the QR code in the flyer to apply!

OSPTO, Oceana's parent organization, is looking for a treasurer. This is an excellent position for someone interested in the financial aspects of small non-profit management. The Treasurer gets to participate in almost all aspects of OSPTO activities, and many times is the first person to realize and share how much good OSPTO is doing. OSPTO's books are in order and well-kept. The outgoing treasurer will be around to answer any and all questions.

Please contact our OSPTO's president, Dave McCarroll at mccarroll67@icloud.com for more information!

Our first school rally of the year took place today, and it was an absolute blast! Our gym was filled with energy, enthusiasm, and school spirit from all classes, making it a memorable kickoff to the year! We can't wait to hold more exciting rallies and events throughout the year and continue celebrating our school community together!

On August 23rd, we will be having a community service fair, where various organizations will be tabling. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to connect with various organizations and explore volunteer opportunities that make difference in our community!

Some organizations that will be present are Marine Mammal Youth Crew, Pacifica Boys and Girls Club, Second Harvest Food Bank, and many more.

The Pacifica Youth Advisory Board meets twice a month to discuss issues holds community events. You will work with other passionate young leaders and make connections that last a lifetime, get creative and organize events that cater to the interests and needs of our youth, and tackle issues affecting the youth in our community.

In order to apply, email: lmacario@pacifica.gov, or text: (650)738-7376

Be the Change Youth Coalition is holding interviews on Wednesday, 8/21 between 1:15-3:00.
Sign up sheets will be posted in front of room 404 Wed 8/14 after 12:00. This is a fantastic opportunity for students passionate about making a difference in our community to get involved and lead positive change.

New students will select individual time slots, while returning students will sign up for group interviews.

This week and last week, the counselors and vice principals gave information to students about the resources on campus and information to know as they start the new school year. The presentations are posted on student's Class of ... Google Classroom and can be found here:

• 9th Grade Presentation
• 10th Grade Presentation
• 11th Grade Presentation
• 12th Grade Presentation

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!

Every Grade has a google classroom that Counselors will post information specific for their grade level. Students - please be sure to join so you do not miss anything!

9th grade: lsm5drk

10th grade: zhpg4dh

11th grade: boop6no

12th grade: 6fljueo

This resource is available to all students, providing personalized help and academic support right from the comfort of your home. Students can log into Paper.co and get virtual support for any of their classes.

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