Mission Valley Elementary School
Home of the Beavers
May 2024
MVE Office Staff
Jacyln McClintock, Principal
Jennifer Fereira, Secretary
Claudia Fuentes, Office Assistant
Office: 510-656-2000
Fax: 510-226-7056
Hours: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Mission Valley Elementary School
41700 Denise St. Fremont, CA 94539 [MAP]
Hello Mission Valley Elementary Families,
We can hardly believe that we're in our last month of school and summer break is just a few weeks away! Reflecting back on the year brings us so much pride in the progress that all our students have made. Thank you for being such supportive parents and families and sharing in our student's educational journeys. We are all looking forward to closing out the year with student activities and celebrations so please check your Friday folders and Parent Square for the most up to date information.
This month we finish the CAASPP and ELPAC standardized state tests. Teachers are also finishing district assessments in English and Math using iReady, ESGI, and Benchmark. Attendance during this last push of the school year is increasingly important as students and staff finish their final projects and exams. Students are expected to attend through the last day of the school year Friday, May 31st.
For any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Be sure to check out our school website for the most current information regarding events, schedules, and contact information. You can also read the scrolling messages on our marquee near the valet entrance. GO BEAVERS!
Jacyln McClintock, Principal
Mark Your Calendars!
May 1 - May Day Dance Performances @9:00am
May 6-10 - Staff Appreciation Week
May 10 - Last day to check out library books
May 14 - MVSA Meeting @7:00pm on Zoom
May 17 - All library books due
May 23 - 5th grade Aqua Adventures Trip
May 24 - 5th Grade Promotion @9:00am
May 24 - Early Dismissal K-5
May 27 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
May 28-31 - Early Dismissal 1-5
May 29-31 - Early Dismissal Kindergarten
May 31 - Last Day of School
2023-24 Bell Schedule / Minimum Days
The bell schedule has been updated for the 2023-24 school year. Every Wednesday is early release. For additional minimum days please refer to the school calendars.
23-24 MV Calendar.pdfSchool Calendar
1st-5th Grades
23-24 MV Calendar K.pdf School Calendar Kindergarten
23-24 MV Bell Schedule.pdfBell Schedule
All Grades
Thank you VOLUNTEERS!
We are very grateful to have a supportive community at Mission Valley. Our shared partnerships have made Mission Valley a special place to educate and nurture our students. We appreciate all of you who have generously donated resources and time throughout this school year. Thank you for serving on SSC, ELAC, and the Safety Committee. We also had many parents, family, and community members chaperone field trips, assist in the classroom, and read to students.
I would like to give special thanks to the MVSA Board for putting students' needs first and providing classroom support, the computer lab, organizing the Jog-a-Thon, movie night, school assemblies, multicultural activities, Pumpkin Patch, Multicultural Fest, and much more! We look forward to next year and hope that more families and community members can get involved. Volunteering is enriching, shows our students that education is important, and we all benefit from your support.
5th Grade - End of Year Activities
The end of year 5th grade celebration trip to the Aqua Adventure Water Park will be on Thursday, May 23rd. All students must turn in a signed permission slip along with the form for trips involving water activities. If your child has a school health plan, please be sure to complete that information as well. Teachers are organizing chaperones and will be communicating with families.
The 5th grade Promotion ceremony will be on Friday, May 24th from 9:00-10:00am in the MUR. Families are welcome to come and celebrate with our students and staff. Please plan to park off campus and walk in. The sign in sheet will be at the entrance to the the MUR where you will also pick up a visitors badge. This is a non-formal event. Students do not need to dress up; they can wear casual clothing. Students need to arrive at school at the normal time. If you would like to take your student out to brunch/lunch afterwards, please make sure to sign out with your child's teacher. Friday is an early release day (dismissal at 1:13pm).
PROOF_beaver bucks.jpgThree B's Ticket - Monthly Raffle
Congratulations to our April raffle winners:
Kindergarten - Kamiya A and Keira Z
First grade - Idhika K and Siddharth M
Second grade - Ryan K and Aria L
Third grade - Benjamin C and Evelyn H
Fourth grade - Chatura A and Ridhima G
Fifth grade - Ruth C and Aalia S
Reminder from the Library
The last day to check out books from the Mission Valley Library is May 10th. All library books must be returned by May 17th.
School Site Council Nominations
It's that time of the year to nominate (or self-nominate) parent/community committee members for our 2024-25 School Site Council.
The Commitment: Elected members would serve a 2-year term and attend SSC meetings 5 times per year (Dates TBD, 3:00-4:00pm in person on site). Parent/community members would work with school staff to edit and approve the Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP) and the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for the continued growth of student success in order to close the achievement gap and enhance and enrich the school experience for all students.
Process/Deadline: There are currently 2 open seats which need to be filled. Those who are interested or those who would like to nominate someone else shall submit this NOMINATION FORM on or before May 24, 2024. Ballots will then be distributed to the Mission Valley community.
Questions: Please contact Principal Jacyln McClintock at jmcclintock@fusdk12.net
MVSA elections.pdf
Aeries Parent Portal &2024-25 MAZE Process
Fremont Unified will transition from Infinite Campus to Aeries as our student information system for the 2024-25 school year. In July 2024, parents and guardians of students enrolled for 2024-25 will receive information to activate their Aeries Parent Portal, and will use the Portal to complete the annual MAZE process, called “Parent Data Confirmation” in Aeries.
MAZE is Fremont Unified School District’s annual data confirmation process in which parents/guardians:
provide required information for each enrolled student - such as emergency contacts,
acknowledge certain parent/guardian and student rights and responsibilities, and
access specific school forms/information.
Completing the MAZE process ensures your student’s school has accurate information, and allows families to view student schedules/classroom assignments and their teachers when that information is released in August.
Please look out for additional information about activating your Aeries Parent Portal and completing the MAZE process in the coming months.
ELO-P: 2024 Ohlone for Kids & Teens Opportunity
Fremont Unified School District is excited to share an enrichment/extended school year opportunity for elementary and secondary students this summer. Ohlone College and FUSD have an agreement in place to permit eligible FUSD students (English learners, foster youth, homeless students, migrant students, and students who are free or reduced-price meal eligible under the National School Lunch Program) under the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) to attend the 2024 Ohlone for Kids & Teens Enrichment Program at no cost to the student’s family.
FUSD Preschool Enrollment
The FUSD Preschool Program offers two exceptional programs tailored to nurture the growth and development of 3 and 4 year old children: State Preschool and Preschool Enrichment Program.
Our play-based curriculum is designed with a focus on fun and developmentally appropriate learning activities aligned with the California Preschool Learning Foundations. Emphasizing social-emotional growth, kindergarten readiness skills, educational field trips, and family engagement opportunities, our programs provide a holistic approach to early education. We also offer early intervention referrals, demonstrating our commitment to addressing the individual needs of each child.
Applications, more information available on our Preschool webpage.
2024-25 Open Enrollment Transfers
Applications for 2024-25 open enrollment transfers are open from April 15 to May 3, 2024. Open enrollment allows current FUSD students to transfer to other FUSD schools at which there is space available. If a transfer is approved, the open enrollment school becomes the student’s school of residence through the highest grade offered at that school.
Please note that no student currently residing within a school's attendance area will be displaced by another student transferring from outside the attendance area.
Find the applications, eligible schools and more information at fremontunified.org/openenrollment.
ClassLink: New Password Reset Tool for Students
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the security and independence of our students' digital learning experience, Fremont Unified School District is introducing a new Self-Service Password Reset Tool through the ClassLink platform. ClassLink is designed to empower our students by allowing them to manage their own account passwords securely and efficiently.
The FUSD Technology Department will be rolling this tool out over the next several weeks on a site-by-site basis. When you receive the password reset instructions, we request your prompt action to ensure your student continues to have access to school devices and curriculum, while increasing the security of their user account.
PEP Flyer.pdfComprehensive Health, Puberty, and Sexuality Education
The Fremont Unified School District Board of Education and our school faculty believe it is important for students to assume responsibility for their own health and well-being. They benefit from instruction that fosters the development of positive health behaviors and the prevention of negative unhealthy behaviors. FUSD’s Comprehensive Health, Puberty, and Sexuality Education (CHPSE) curriculum focuses on information that is essential for students’ well-being. This course of study conforms strictly to the guidelines provided by the California State Education Code 51933 and the California Healthy Youth Act.
These lessons will be taught by school district staff during the month of May. Classroom teachers will share specific dates with families.
State law allows you to remove your student from part or all of the Comprehensive Health, Puberty, and Sexuality lessons. Students opting out of lessons will be provided an alternate curriculum under the supervision of a credentialed teacher. If you do not want your student to participate in all or part of the Comprehensive Health, Puberty, and Sexuality education program, you must provide, in writing (email or on paper), a note to your student’s teacher.
Links to the curriculum, opt-out information, and parent resources, can be found at: https://www.fremont.k12.ca.us/HealthResources.
Extended Day & Enrichment Program
Families at Mission Valley may enroll their child in a before and after school extended day program with the YMCA. Families with students who are designated in one or more specific categories (English learners, foster youth, homeless students, migrant students, and students who are free or reduced-price meal eligible) may be eligible to participate in the YMCA Program at Mission Valley at no cost through the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P). Please submit the ELO-P application to determine eligibility. Please visit the FUSD ELO-P website for details or contact Zeah Izaz at zizaz@ymcaestbay.org.
Volunteers @ Mission Valley
We have several exciting events and study trips coming up and are thrilled to welcome back parent volunteers for the 2023-2024 school year! All volunteers must:
Have pre-approval of teacher/principal
Submit an application through CiviCore
Volunteers that are transporting students must submit proof of insurance
CiviCore applications are good for 1 year and all FUSD children (even if at different schools)
Sign in and out at the office
Wear a visitor badge at all times
For more information, please see the Volunteer Page of the FUSD Website.
Counselor's Corner
Have you met our School Counselor, Ms. Maher Tamana? Check out her flyer with information about what's going on this month!
May Newsletter 2024.pdfFREE School Meals Program
All students are eligible for one free breakfast meal and one lunch meal this school year. Breakfast is served in the multiuse room daily from 7:45-8:15am. Drop off your student in the front of school or valet. Students will follow the signs and walk down the main hallway to the multiuse room. After eating and cleaning up, students will head out to the blacktop and be in line by the 8:20am bell.
The lunch break for grades 4-6 is from 11:00-11:45am. Kindergarten is from 11:45am-12:15pm and 1-3 from 11:45am-12:30pm. After eating and cleaning up, students will go the the blacktop and play structures for recess.
If students forget lunch items you can leave them on the "lunch cart" in the office by 10:30am daily. The cart will be delivered to the multiuse room before lunchtime. Students who forget to bring lunch may receive a free school lunch. Students should bring a pre-filled water bottle to school daily and may refill water bottles at our refilling stations as needed.
Breakfast May 2024.pdfLunch May 2024.pdfHarvest May 2024.pdf2023-2024 FUSD School Year Calendar
Please see the 2023-2024 FUSD School Year Calendar.
Instructional-Calendar-23-24-English.pdfMission Valley Elementary School
41700 Denise St. Fremont, CA 94539 [MAP]
Office: 510-656-2000 ┃Fax: 510 226-7056
Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 3:30pm