Adult Education Week 2016 Open House

This year, San Mateo Adult School did something new.  We had an Open House.  We invited people to visit our school. 



Students brought their friends and family.

They visited classrooms.

Teacher Shirley shared tips about math with visitors

They made art with Teacher Melvin and Former Evening Student Council President Maricruz.


Maricruz had games and arts and crafts projects for kids of all ages.

Melvin explains how to make origami.

They toured the School Garden.



Teacher Bruce shows visitors our beautiful and bountiful School Garden.

They stopped by the GED and High School Diploma classrooms.

Teacher Ellen's students painted these wonderful posters.

They checked out the Steps to Success that Teacher Jessica's class made.









They had their photo taken in front the Road to Success poster.  This wonderful poster was painted by Evening Student Council President Adriana Gonzalez.



Morning Student Council Secretary Jin (on the right)
poses with friends on the Road to Success.

Evening Vice President Maria
with her sister and a friend.






















They ate delicious snacks in the SMART Center.



Patty and Carlotta prepared the spread

They listened to Essay Contest winners read their essays. 


Teacher Laetitia organized the Evening Essay Contest.
She presented all the writers with certificates and each winner with a special award.



Evening Student Council Secretary Claudia and Vice President Maria
listening to the Award Ceremonies.

Many people worked hard to plan Open House and provide activities.  The Morning Student Council team had many meetings.  Evening Student Council President painted the Road to Success poster.  Many volunteers helped lead tours and greet students.  Registrar Patty and Teacher Lisa led the preparations for Open House.  The Student Council paid for all the supplies.

Volunteers carrying the Road to Success to the SMART Center

Thank you to everyone who helped to make our first SMAS Open House a big success!