Community Opportunities for SMUHSD Students
Summer Food Resources in San Mateo County
During the school year, all SMUHSD students are able to access breakfast and lunch daily at school, free of charge. With summer approaching, we want to make sure that families are aware of other sources where they may be able to access nutritious meals during the summer when school is not in session.
The California Department of Education provides a list of sites annually that operate the Summer Food Service Program. Families can visit https://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/sh/sn/summersites26.asp and click on the map to find a list of sites operating within San Mateo County. Each site listed includes dates, locations, meals served, and contact information. These programs are not run by SMUHSD, so we recommend reaching out directly to the contact information provided in each program’s listing for more information about eligibility and how to participate.
Families can also download the CA Meals for Kids mobile app from https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/mo/cameals.asp to help find nearby California Afterschool and Summer Meal Program sites.
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Comidas de Verano en el Condado de San Mateo
Durante el año escolar, todos los estudiantes del San Mateo Union High School District (SMUSHD) tienen acceso gratuito al desayuno y al almuerzo diariamente en la escuela. Con la llegada del verano, queremos asegurarnos de que las familias conozcan otras opciones para obtener comidas nutritivas durante las vacaciones escolares.
El Departamento de Educación de California publica anualmente una lista de los centros que ofrecen el Programa de Servicio de Alimentos de Verano. Las familias pueden visitar https://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/sh/sn/summersites26.asp y hacer clic en el mapa para encontrar la lista de centros en el Condado de San Mateo. Cada centro incluye fechas, ubicaciones, comidas servidas e información de contacto. Estos programas no son administrados por el SMUHSD, por lo que recomendamos comunicarse directamente con la información de contacto proporcionada en la lista de cada programa para obtener más información sobre los requisitos y cómo participar.
Las familias también pueden descargar la aplicación móvil CA Meals for Kids desde https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/mo/cameals.asp para encontrar fácilmente los centros cercanos del Programa de Comidas de Verano y Después de la Escuela de California.
SamTrans Summer Youth Pass Now on Sale
Summer is here and there’s no better time for youth riders to save with the SamTrans Summer Youth Pass, a great deal for riders 18 and younger.
This pass offers unlimited rides throughout June, July and August for just $40.
Students 18 and Younger: Karma for Cara Microgrants, $250-$1,000
Apply by July 1
Karma for Cara Microgrants are grants awarded to students ages 18 and under for service projects that benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as playgrounds, nature trails, animal shelters, school and community gardens, programs for seniors, and more.
Saturday, June 27: Creative Youth Celebration at Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco
The 6th annual Creative Youth Celebration (CYC) is taking place on Saturday, June 27, 12 - 5 p.m. at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Join us for the largest youth arts event in the Bay Area!
The Creative Youth Celebration (CYC) is a free, public exhibition and performance event spotlighting the next generation of Bay Area creatives. For one day, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts will feature award-winning student art installations, live performances, as well as youth and professional speakers.
Open to the public, the event invites the broader community to experience the work, ideas, and creative voices shaping the future of the Bay Area.
Saturday, June 13: Every Piece Matters: Illustrating the Bay's LGBTQ+ Community
The San Mateo County Office of Arts and Culture's Youth Arts Fellowship program presents "Every Piece Matters: Illustrating the Bay's LGBTQ+ Community" at the San Mateo County Pride Celebration on Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
About the Project:
Join to create an art piece celebrating the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community. You will be given the opportunity to draw either your or another's experiences onto a puzzle piece, which will form one large work representing our diversity and the connections between us. No art experience needed - everyone is welcome!
Learn more about Burlingame High graduate and San Mateo County Youth Arts Fellow Kat Messner, who is hosting this event.
