Absence Intervention Contacts
Please review the contacts/resources below if you need assistance with your student's attendance.
District Social Worker
Contact the District Social Worker if you/your child need help with the following:
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Samtrans bus passes to support transportation to/from school
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Case management services to facilitate access and linkage to community resources, e.g. food banks, childcare needs, housing resources, external mental health referrals
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Engagement with a student in the home environment to encourage and support school attendance
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Parent/caregiver psycho-social support through groups/classes, e.g. Parent Connect
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Student support through individual sessions and groups
Assistant Principals
Contact any Assistant Principal if you/your child need help with the following:
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Concerns about the attendance letter and notification you received
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Concerns about the safety or well-being of your child
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Issues around consequences due to absences and truancy
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If you are experiencing homelessness, please contact Sarah Prensky-Pomeranz.
Family Engagement Coordinator
Jacqueline Garcia
650-558-2677
jgarcia@smuhsd.org
Contact the Family Engagement Coordinator if you/your child need help with the following:
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Learning about opportunities for engagement (meetings, workshops, school events)
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Connecting with school personnel (Advocacy)
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Understanding our school system (schedules, calendar, Parent Canvas accounts)
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School and Community Resources
School Attendance Technician
Dawnette Tello-Loezius (Speaks Spanish)
dtelloloezius@smuhsd.org
650-558-2708
Contact the Attendance Technician if you/your child need help with the following:
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Reporting an absence
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Obtain pass for students who are leaving school early
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Inaccurate data related to attendance
Mental Health and Wellness Counselors
Stephanie Wong
swong@smuhsd.org
Peter Green
pgreen@smuhsd.org
Samiko Shiroma (speaks Spanish)
sshiroma@smuhsd.org
650-558-2662
Cassandra Lopez (speaks Spanish)
calopez@smuhsd.org
650-558-2676
Contact a Wellness Counselor if you/your child need help with the following:
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Mental health concerns related to attendance
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Mental health referrals to Care Solace or other community resources
School Counselors
Jenny Rienzo
650-558-2611
jrienzo@smuhsd.org
Janice Kelly
650-558-2612
jkelly@smuhsd.org
Ed Canda
Works with English Learners
650-558-2614
ecanda@smuhsd.org
Contact a School Counselor if you/your child need help with the following:
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Concerns about missing days and assignments
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Connecting students with their teachers on missing assignments due to absences
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Academic supports including 504 plans, health issues impacting students’ education, after-school tutoring and supports
Health Aide
Paola Trujillo
ptrujillo@smuhsd.org
Contact the Health Aide if you/your child need help with the following:
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Finding local medical services (including required immunizations)
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Getting connected to medical insurance
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Needing support with a Chronic Illness Verification Form (CIVF)