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For Adult Education Week 2018, students from Ms.Thompson's PreGED Morning and Evening classes were asked to write about the, "Keys to Success."   Our heartiest congratulations to all participants. Keys to Success by Gustavo Rosas Third Place Winner - Evening Class Probably the first step to success is a dream.  Dreams come true all the time, but you have to land into the reality.  Then you have to convert on a short or long goal with a deadline to start the journey. Time is the most important part of this subject, because before you start the road, you need a plan and strategy.  You need effort every day like the same way you do with life. Dedication is important too, because if you combine dedication and effort you have a clue to success. Emphasis on what you really want to do is important also.  Patience is a virtue that not many people have. If you put a little bit of time, effort, dedication, emphasis, and patience you will be closer to success. Sometim...

For Adult Education Week, students from Ms.Thompson's PreGED Morning and Evening classes were asked to write about the, "Keys to Success."   Our heartiest congratulations to all participants.      Education is a Hope by Adriana Leite Education is a hope because I believe that Education can change our life.  It can do this by reducing violence, providing more jobs for everybody, giving people a good quality of service, and a better future. When I was a child, I could not go to school regularly, so I was sad and unconfident.Two years ago, my husband and I moved to the United States. He was transferred from his company in Brazil to here. I didn't speak English, so it was so difficult for me to do simple stuff, like go to the doctor, or to the grocery store.   My husband encouraged me to take English classes, and, at the first it was difficult, but now I can  go anywhere and do all my stuff. I can have a nice conversation with my neighbors, go shopping, ...

Wendy Samayoa accepts her diploma from SMUHSD Trustee Linda Lees Dwyer Wendy Samayoa shares the speech she gave at the San Mateo Adult School 2018 Graduation. Prepare to be inspired! There is a Spanish quote that sums up feelings and thoughts at this moment “La direfencia entre lo possible y lo impossible esta en la determination de una persona.”   “The difference between the possible and the impossible lies in the determination of a person.” Hello My name is Wendy Samayoa and I am here because of my determination!! This is an evening that marks the end of an important stage in my life.  My road to educational success has not been easy as it has not been for others here tonight.  I’m from Guatemala. When I was a child my parents got divorced and my mother made the decision to come to the United States, while my father and I remained in Guatemala. I was raised by my grandparents and my aunt, along with my two sisters.   My early education from elementary sch...

There are many resources in the community to help us be healthy in mind, body, and relationship.  YMCA Representative giving out information to students  On June 27th, SMAS held a Wellness Tabling Fair so morning students could learn about some of these resources.   In the Fall, there will be a similar event for evening students.  Both students and staff learned a lot.  Each of the organizations offers ways to be strong and healthy. Here are the resources represented at the Tabling Fair: StarVista is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children, young people, adults, and families across San Mateo County. StarVista offers unparalleled counseling, prevention, early intervention and education resources and services to more than 34,000 people from diverse communities throughout San Mateo County every year, creating opportunities for healthier, stronger, and more hopeful lives. San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS...

SMAS Acts to Help Others San Mateo Adult School Student Council organized a benefit to help Guatemalan people hurt by the recent volcanic eruption.  The event was held on June 30th at morning and evening break times.  Many People Helped Volunteers at the Bake Sale Fundraiser The Student Council organized and led the event.  Many people worked together to make it happen.  Some people advertised the event.  Some brought in baked goods.  Some helped sell them.  Some cleaned up.  Some gave donations.  It was a team effort. A Big Success The fundraiser collected $2151.76 in donations.  Donations will be made to Catholic Relief Services and the MaryKnoll Sisters who work directly with the people. Thank you to everyone for their kindness, compassion and generosity in making this a successful event! Morning Student Council President Wendy and others at the fundraiser Morning Student Council President Wendy at the sale with a sign asking people t...

Community Involvement is Win-Win When SMAS English as a Second Language students get involved in volunteer work, it's win-win!  The community benefits through their contributions of time and effort, of course.  But the students benefit, too.  They learn new vocabulary, practice their English, deepen their knowledge of community resources, make new friends, and enlarge their social and business networks.  Patty Made It Happen  This group volunteer event was arranged by Transition Specialist Patty Villar.  Sometimes students - and people everywhere! - fear trying something new alone.  Many students have never volunteered anywhere before.  So she set up a time for ESL students to go together to the Second Harvest Food  Bank.  What They Did SMAS Volunteers gathered together at the end of their volunteer session. Alt text:  Students and Staff wearing red gathered at a Food Bank. Twenty three students and two staff members went to the eve...