Absence Intervention Contacts
Please review the contacts/resources below if you need assistance with your student's attendance.
Assistant Principals
mrodriguez@smuhsd.org
mgordon@smuhsd.org
dharris@smuhsd.org
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 Mauricio Rodriguez.
Family Engagement Coordinator
Maria Fernanda Cely (speaks Spanish)
650-558-2762
fcely@smuhsd.org
Contact the Family Engagement Coordinator if you/your child need help with the following:
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Learn about opportunities for engagement (meetings, workshops, school events)
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Connecting with school personnel (Advocacy)
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Assist families in understanding our school system (schedules, calendar, Parent Canvas accounts)
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School and Community Resources
School Attendance Technician
Sandra Valenzuela (Speaks Spanish)
svalenzuela@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 student who are leaving school early
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Inaccurate data related to attendance
Mental Health and Wellness Counselors
Lucero Govea
(Bilingual English/Spanish)
lgovea@smuhsd.org
650-558-2776
Gabriella Gelb
ggelb@smuhsd.org
650-558-2749
Octavio Leon, LCSW #104831
(Bilingual English/Spanish)
oleon@smuhsd.org
650-558-2709
mow@smuhsd.org
650-558-2732
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
Linh Trinh
Works with last names A-Di
ltrinh@smuhsd.org
(650) 558-2712
Works with last names Do-Le
650-558-2711
fcabieramil@smuhsd.org
Wendy Rivera
Works with last names K-Li-Q and ML/Newcomers
650-558-2759
wrivera@smuhsd.org
Shannon Millard
Works with last names R-Z
650-558-2710
smillard@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
Renee McAuliffe
650-558-2722
rmcauliffe@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)