Sequoia Adult School

This is the last week to enroll in the High School Equivalency and/or Diploma programs.

Orientation is scheduled next week, contact Leonela Gutierrez to register.

Contact
Leonela Gutierrez
[email protected]
650-306-8866, ext. 77905

In an effort to continuously support the well-being of our students, their families, and our staff, SUHSD has partnered with the Care Solace program to offer mental health services at no cost.

Care Solace is an online multilingual resource with a live 24/7 concierge meant to assist individuals in finding local mental health-related programs and counseling services. Care Solace does not require a name, address, phone number, or date of birth. All information entered on the Care Solace tool is completely confidential and securely stored.

You can access Care Solace services by calling their 24/7 concierge team at (888) 515-0595 or by visiting their website https://www.caresolace.com/site/suhsd/

Sequoia Union High School District : Care Match All information entered on the Care Solace website is completely confidential and securely stored. They do not share specific user information to any third parties or even the district itself. View our terms of use for more details.

Sequoia Union High School District students have free access to Atlas Mental Health, a new app that helps people feel good about themselves.

Atlas facilitates guided journaling and around topics focused on life's central concerns while teaching concepts from Mindfulness, Social Emotional Learning, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology and Self Compassion research.

Learn more at https://www.atlasmh.com/...

Atlas Speaking out loud helps you own up to thoughts and feelings you might otherwise ignore. Through Atlas, you'll listen to different episodes and talk through questions that help you learn more about yourself. Think of it as mini-therapy.

Our Superintendent, Dr. Williams, celebrates Women's History Month.

SUHSD Superintendent's March 2022 Message

The Adult school is closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 28 to Friday, April 1. Classes resume in April.

Thank you Kourt Graphics for our school's new building logo celebrating Sequoia Adult School's 100 year anniversary!

Congratulations, Upward Scholars!

Welcoming Stars recognizes programs in Redwood City and North Fair Oaks that model a remarkable commitment to creating a welcoming environment for all who live, work, study, and visit in our community and aims to create a welcoming network of cross-sector organizations and resources for the community.

Redwood City Together honors organizations for their commitment to creating a welcoming environment for all by building trust and mutual respect across communities in Redwood City and North Fair Oaks.

Upward Scholars Honored as a Welcoming Star — Redwood City Together Redwood City Together is thrilled to announce Upward Scholars as our latest Welcoming Star! Dr. Linda Prieto, Executive Director, received the Welcoming Stars Award on behalf of Upward Scholars at the March 7th, 2022 virtual City Council meeting, alongside Erika Pretell, Board Chair & Presid

OPEN REGISTRATION!

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Class Schedule:
Monday through Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
April 11 - June 24

Register Online
English Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc70BPtvzKKEwVf6VHyt4Q9X0tFeorOjvX-3bT0hr87lvBVRg/viewform

Spanish Form -
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJLr1K_LJMWzmgIW4jQL4CTVOQIT5Q1h3ALvUhfm_QqhWk0A/viewform

Check out the latest SAS Newsletter!

Read about school updates, important dates, resources and much more.

Sequoia Adult School Sequoia Adult School March 2022 Newsletter

Thank you San Mateo Daily Journal for featuring Sequoia Adult School's 100 year anniversary!

https://www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/sequoia-adult-school-celebrates-100-years/article_92454c50-99ea-11ec-9df5-874e3f9fa1bd.html

Sequoia Adult School celebrates 100 years After its establishment 100 years ago the Sequoia Adult School still stands, having faced down new and familiar challenges while remaining dedicated to its goal of helping students achieve academic

OYE Conference 2022 - Sat, March 19, 2022, from 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM

Location: The conference will be held in person at Cañada College and virtually.

This conference is for Latinx youth ages 12-22 and their parents. Any youth in the area is welcome to attend.

Workshops/Talleres:
-Mental Health and Wellness- Desarollo Mental y Bienestar
-Movement Building, Activism, and Civic Engagement- Construyendo Juntos, Activismo y Compromiso Civico
-Financial Literacy-Conocimientos Finacieros
-College Access and Higher Education - Acceso al Colegio y Educacion Superior
-LGBTQIA+ -La Comunidad LGBTQIA+
-Immigration/Know Your Rights- Inmigracion/Conocer Nuestros Derechos
-Exploring and Expressing Culture/Identity- Exploracion y Expression de Cultura e Indentidad
-Parent/Family - Padres y Familias
-Coping Mechanisms and Stress Relief- Mecanismos de Afrontamiento y Alivio de Estrés

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oye-2022-tickets-250850870707

OYE 2022 This year's 10th Annual Orgullo y Educacion (OYE) 2022 Conference is focused on Construyendo Juntos/Building Together!

Hello Community,

Hear from our superintendent, Dr. Darnise Williams, and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work in our District.

At SAS, teachers and staff have engaged in conversations and learned about equity, diversity, and inclusion in adult education. A committee of teachers and staff was recently formed to begin work on a school equity statement.

SUHSD Superintendent message - Equity, Service & Safety

Thank you Grocery Outlet Redwood City for your support of the Sequoia Adult School community!

Redwood City's Grocery Outlet gives back to the community, provides food to nonprofits One year, Grocery Outlet donated 100 hams to St. Anthony's Dining Room

OMICRON and the Latinx experience!

Tonight at 6:30p and San Mateo County Health

La comunidad Latinx del condado San Mateo comparte historias de cómo OMICRON afectó a toda su familia, cómo enfrentaron las dificultades, el apoyo recibido y el resultado positivo que aún experimentaron durante la oleada de OMICRON.

Además, escucha la voz de un experto médico sobre las actualizaciones de OMICRON, y los recursos del condado de San Mateo.

Hoy lunes, 7 de febrero patrocinado por el Condado San Mateo por Twitter, YouTube and Facebook ,

**Interpretación en Ingles disponible.

https://youtu.be/8Hx-nGAdi5o

Familias con OMICRON: Historias y Recursos Promo Video 2 San Mateo County’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE) invites you to join us for our Spanish-speaking Livest...

Local community event in downtown Redwood City in honor of Lunar New Year. This weekend!

https://www.redwoodcity.org/residents/redwood-city-events/cultural/lunar-new-year

Lunar New Year | City of Redwood City Learn more about Redwood City Reimagined, our phased approach to safely offering more in-person services to the community at www.redwoodcity.org/reimagined 

Community Health Fair
Saturday, 2/5
Time: 9am to 2 pm
401 Pierce Rd, Menlo Park

Feria de Salud Comunitaria
Sábado, 2/5
Horario: 9 am a 2 pm
Día: Sábado, 5 de febrero

Happy Lunar New Year!

Lunar New Year, which began on Feb. 1 this year, is celebrated by about two-thirds of Asian Americans from China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam.

https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/chinese-new-year -new-year-foods-and-traditions

Today!

Pick up two bags of groceries in our staff parking lot.

Wednesday, January 26 from 4:00-6:00 PM.

Sequoia Adult School, 3247 Middlefield Rd., Menlo Park

Entrance is on 6th Ave.

We're Hiring!

Are you interested in working in Adult Education?

Learn about our employment opportunities on EdJoin.

https://www.edjoin.org/Home/Jobs?keywords=Sequoia%20ADult%20School&searchType=all

Contact: Jonathan Fu, Director
[email protected]
650-306-8866, ext. 77902

Jobs - Sequoia ADult School | EDJOIN Education jobs, education jobs in America, education jobs in United States, Teaching jobs, Teaching jobs in America, Teaching jobs in United States, Education, Jobs, America, United States, Teaching, Job Listings, Job Seekers, Professional, Employment, Career Opportunities, Jobs Availability, School...

Affordable Housing Coming to North Fair Oaks: Middlefield Junction Project

On January 26, San Mateo County will vote to award funding for an affordable housing project in North Fair Oaks. Learn more by visiting https://bos.smcgov.org/blog/2019-03-19/affordable-housing-coming-north-fair-oaks-middlefield-junction-project.

The Sequoia Adult School is closed on Monday, January 17 in observance of M.L.K. Holiday. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 18.

Sequoia Adult School is closed for Winter Break from December 20th to 31st. Classes begin on January 10th.

Estamos cerrados por las vacaciones de invierno del 20 al 31 de diciembre. Las clases comienzan el 10 de enero.

❄️Happy Holidays ~ Felices Fiestas🎉

Food Distribution - Wednesday, December 15
4:00-6:00 PM
Sequoia Adult School, Staff Parking Lot (Enter on 6th Ave)

Thank you to all teachers, staff, and Vegan Outreach (veganoutreach.org) who make the distribution of free groceries possible.

San Mateo County Libraries (SMCL) came by and shared information about their eBook checkout and helped students sign up for library cards.

As a reminder, the North Fair Oaks Library down the street from us is part of SMCL. The majority of staff there speak Spanish and they can help you fill out the application there as well.

Online link to apply for a library card: https://smcl.org/card-services/get-a-card/

🎉Volunteer of the Session🎉

Sequoia Adult School would like to recognize and congratulate Mike Mokelke as the Volunteer of the Session!👏

Mike is a High School Equivalency tutor working one-on-one with Language Arts students. Since day one, Mike has shown tremendous commitment to our students. He is dedicated to their success and helping them reach their goals. Mike has helped multiple students pass the HiSET tests. He continues working with students supporting them as they continue their education at Canada College. We are so grateful for Mike!

Get to know Mike...
What do you do for work?
I manage my portfolio of startup investments, and I tutor language arts.

What are your favorite hobbies?
Reading and staying in shape. I am currently reading Obama's The Promised Land.

What do you enjoy most about volunteering at Sequoia Adult School (SAS)?
People. People. People.

What's your greatest accomplishment or best memory at SAS?
It is most satisfying to see students improve and to learn that they have passed GED tests.

Do you have any advice to give to the other volunteers or students?
It is our privilege to help those who have come to the US. They help us improve our society and our own lives.

Thank you, San Mateo County!

In collaboration with the County of San Mateo, we held a successful COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at SAS on December 2.

Shout out to our Assistant Director, Ms. Dominguez, and Teacher Judith for coordinating this effort. Much gratitude to the San Mateo County workers and SAS teachers and staff who made this event a success.