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On Wednesday, September 20th, morning and evening candidates shared their ideas for the year ahead with students at a Forum. Teacher Stephanie introducing evening candidates Misael, Dimitra, and Eliete Cristina, Stephanie, Tim, Sayaka Jackie, Wendy, Adriana, Williams Misael addressing students Dimitra sharing her ideas The morning team  with campaign signs Eliete speaking to students Students listening The students voted using computers. Cristina helped students understand the voting process. The results were announced. Waiting for results to be announced in the morning. Tim announcing the evening winners. Here are the results of 2017 SC Elections: Morning Student Council: President - Wendy Samayoa VP - Jackie Lhereux Secretary - Adriana Alves Board Member - Williams Avelino Wendy, Jackie, Williams, Adriana Evening Student Council: President - Misael Turcio VP - Eliete Khayali Secretary - Dimitra Tsotou Misael, Eliete, and Dimitra

Update! This Fall we have many students.  Many of our ESL classes are full.  We had to close classes to new students and create waiting lists.   Registration for Morning/Afternoon classes in Fall 2017 is closed! There are still some openings in Evening ESL classes. The last Evening registration on Monday / Tuesday , September 25/26. There are some Day classes still available: 1.  Pronunciation/Accent Reduction 2.  Computer class  3.  Citizenship  4.  Finding a Job - Passport to Employment - beginning October 25 and 5.  San Bruno ESL Class located at First Baptist Church, 1005 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno. Please go to the class to register. Looking ahead to Spring Semester 2018, in December 2017, we will have two registrations.   1.  December 4/5  in the Morning and the Evening - by appointment only 2.  December 11/12 in the morning - first come first served. Beginning Friday, September 22, you can call to make an...

Student Voice Matters! San Mateo Adult School Student Council ESL and GED and High School Diploma Students at our school can express opinions, give suggestions, make decisions, raise and spend money, and take actions to improve our school, Adult Education, and our local community through Student Council. Not every Adult School has a Student Council - but they should!   Student Councils are a great way for Adult Learners to have power in decision making and to learn leadership and civics skills. We have two Student Councils - Day and Evening.  They meet separately.  But just like the California State Legislature and the United States Congress, both groups must be in agreement about decisions and spending money. Student Councils have Student Leaders and Class Representatives.   They are elected by the students. The leaders are President, Vice-President, and Secretary.  The candidates who are not elected serve on the Board. There are ...

Support for those who can renew their DACA whose work permits expire between now and  March 5, 2018  will be able to apply for a two-year renewal if they apply BY  Oct. 5, 2017 . _____________ Free and Accurate Informational Guides and Toolkits: Immigration Legal Resource Center:   End of DACA FAQ's California Immigrant Policy Center:  DACA Resources Educators for Fair Consideration: DACA, what now? Toolkits  :  http://www.e4fc. org/resources/ whatweknowcandonow.html Immigrants Rising, site for immigrant entrepreneurship:  ht tps://immigrantsrising.org/ Bay Area DACA Renewal Clinics for those whose work permits expire between  Sept 17, 2017 and March 5th, 2018 : Oakland September 15th Centro Legal de La Raza (flyer #2) 3400 E. 12th Street Oakland, CA 94601  (510) 244-4311   Berkeley September 15th and 28th East Bay Law Center 2921 Adeline St. in Berkeley, ( 1 block from Ashby BART) Please call  (510) 548-4040 . You w...

Here is a list of resources to help you with changes in DACA rules and with other immigration questions and issues: DACA renewal resources   Ready California Empowering immigrant communities through access to information and legal services With the end of DACA and a fast approaching renewal deadline of October 5th, 2017 for those eligible, it's essential to get legal help and information right away. Here are some ways to do that. DACA infographics (pictures with information) United We Dream - United We Dream is the largest immigrant youth-led organization in the nation. Our powerful nonpartisan network is made up of over 100,000 immigrant youth and allies and 55 affiliate organizations in 26 states. We organize and advocate for the dignity and fair treatment of immigrant youth and families, regardless of immigration status. My (Un)documented LIfe - Our mission at My Undocumented Life blog is to provide up-to-date information and resources to undocumented immigrants. We post sc...

Two big hurricanes hit the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean very hard.  Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma brought terrible flooding and catastrophic winds.  Buildings collapsed.  Roads flooded.  People and animals drowned.  Climate Change has intensified hurricanes - made them longer and stronger.  The damage caused by these hurricanes in Texas, Florida, and other Southeastern states, and the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and other islands in the Caribbean is very bad.  It will take a long time for communities to recover. Hurricane Irma Devastation from Hurricane Irma A family escaping flooding in Houston from Hurricane Harvey The SMAS community came together to help these communities.  Some staff and students came together with a plan:  a bake sale benefit.  They held a bake sale on Tuesday, September 12 at noon and in the evening, and another smaller sale at breaktime on Wednesday, September 13th.  Many folks helped...