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November 29, 2016   President-Elect Donald J. Trump   Trump Tower 725 5th Avenue New York, New York 10022 Dear President-Elect Trump: College and university leaders across the country, and here in California, are concerned about reports regarding potential actions you might be considering, including ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. On behalf of DACA students currently pursuing their dream of higher education in the United States, we urge you to continue this important program and allow these young people to continue to pursue a college education and contribute to their communities and the nation. DACA is rooted in the fundamental premise that no one should be punished for the actions of others. In order to be eligible for DACA, an individual must have been brought to this country as a minor, stayed out of trouble, and continued to pursue an education. These sons and daughters of undocumented immigrants are as American as any other chil...

On November 21, 2016, SMAS Teachers Union CFT Local 4681 President Bruce Neuburger went to the San Mateo City Council meeting to express concerns about discrimination and deportation under the new Trump administration in January of 2017. Here is what he said at the meeting: To the mayor, City Council and community members:   I’m from the San Mateo Adult School Federation of Teachers.   The election of Donald Trump has created fear, anxiety and anger across this country, and in our schools right here in San Mateo.   As a child of holocaust survivors I grew up with the stories of the horror that befell Germany and beyond, and heard the confessions of my parents and other relatives who believed it could not happen there.    The Nazis came to power through the electoral process and used their constitutional authority to begin repressing and dividing people along religious and racial lines, and trashing civil liberties.   Pastor Niemoehler said famously that he ...

Cristina as Vice President Day Student Council 2015-16 Cristina Munoz Ulrich, along with Marina Kravtsova and Lupita Segura presented a workshop about Student Council at the AAACE - American Association of Adult and Continuing Education - National Conference in New Mexico.   Cristina worked very hard to raise funds for the trip and plan and organize the presentation. You can read all about their workshop and the conference here. And here, in her own words, is Cristina's story about attending the conference: I like to thank SMAS for gave us the opportunity to go to the conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. First, we had the opportunity to make hear our voices outside of California. Second, we were the only ESL students who attended there and we made the difference because we were promoting that Adult Education Matters. Third, we enjoyed participating in each conference we attended because we learned how important is continuing learning about adult education. In...

Lupita Segura, along with Cristina Munoz Ulrich and Marina Kravtsova, presented a workshop about Student Council at the AAACE - American Association of Adult and Continuing Education - National Conference in New Mexico.   At the conference, Lupita was an ambassador for our school, introducing herself to many people and telling them about our school and our many wonderful programs. You can read all about their workshop and the conference here . And here, in her own words, is Lupita's story about attending the conference: I would like to thank everyone who gave me the opportunity and support to attend the conference. I feel so proud to be a part of this school and represent San Mateo Adult school in New Mexico. It was a very valuable experience and it was so important that I was able to participate and hear all the different topics regarding Adult education. It was a great chance to meet all the people who are involved in the education system. I'm now connected to all the p...

San Mateo Adult School Student Leadership Team Denise Carrasco, Cristina Munoz Ulrich, Lupita Segura and Marina Kravtsova applied, were accepted to, prepared for, and presented at the AAACE 2016 National Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  AAACE is the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education.  At their conferences, people come from all over the United States to talk and discuss and learn about Adult Education. Denise Carrasco was Day Student Council President in 2015-16. Cristina Munoz Ulrich was Day Student Council Vice President in 2015-16. Lupita Segura is this year's Day Student Council President. Marina Kravtsova is a former Student Leader at our school.  Now she is our English Learner Specialist. She works in the SMART Center, registering students and helping them find resources. Lupita, Cristina, Denise, Marina It was a lot of work to go to the Conference.  Cristina, Denise, and Marina had to write a proposal and apply.  After the...

Information about Spring Semester 2017:   Spring 2017 Schedule of Classes  ESL Classes:   Tuesday, January 10 to Friday, April 21.   English as a Second Language : Classes begin Tuesday, January 10. Call 650-558-2100 after December 5 to schedule your 2-day orientation meeting.   Diploma Program : Classes begin Tuesday, January 10.   PreGED and GED Preparation : Classes begin Tuesday, January 10.   Modern Office Technology : Registration and Classes begin Monday, January 9.   50Plus: Pre-Registration from Monday, December 12 through Friday, December 16. Most classes begin on or after Monday, January 9.   Computer and all other classes: Pre-Registration from December 12 through Friday, December 16. Classes begin on or after Monday, January 9. College Credit At The Adult School   The San Mateo Adult School’s Modern Office Technology program classes in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Intuit’s Quickbooks that can earn a student 1.5 units o...

Some federal immigration policies and practices may change under the new Trump administration in 2017. Here are information and resources to help you understand possible changes, prepare for them, and find help if you need it. You can ask College and Career Navigators Angelica and Patty, or English Specialist Marina, your teacher, or another SMAS staff member to help you find information  in these websites. My (Un) Documented Life:   Up-to-Date Information and Resources for Undocumented Immigrants Recommendations for School Administrators, Educators, Counselors, and Undocumented Students Educators for Fair Consideration:  Post-Election Updates San Francisco Legal and Immigrant Education Network   SFILEN – is a network of 13 organizations which help immigrants Coastside Hope - Services and referrals for Coastside residents International Institute of the Bay Area   --  Redwood City Office International Institute of the Bay Area offers information prese...