Mission Valley Elementary School
Home of the Beavers
November 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,
Student, staff, and community safety and well being are priorities at our school. With that in mind we had a fantastic turnout at our Walk & Roll To School event last month. Keep walking and rolling to school to maintain a healthy lifestyle and routine while also reducing vehicle traffic in the neighborhood. Our team also completed two days of traffic surveys to observe vehicle and pedestrian traffic in front of school. You can read about it in the "Traffic Survey" section of this newsletter.
The final day of the first trimester is Friday, November 8th. Teachers are preparing report cards and all families are invited to attend conferences during the week of November 18th. Thank you for partnering with us and participating in important discussions regarding your student's academic, behavior, and attendance progress. Please reach out to your student's teacher for more information.
Let's have a great year! For any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Be sure to check out our school website or Parent Square 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!
November 5 - Zun Zun Assemblies
November 8 - End of 1st Trimester
November 11 - NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day
November 12 & 14 - Boys Basketball Tryouts @3:00-4:30pm
November 12 - MVSA Meeting @7:00pm on Zoom
November 13 - Girls Basketball Tryouts @1:30-3:00pm
November 15 - Girls Basketball Tryouts @3:00-4:30pm
November 18-22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal)
November 19 - Kids Against Hunger Assemblies
November 19 - Bike Mobile @1:30-4:00pm
November 19 - SSC Meeting @3:00pm on Zoom
November 20 - School Spotlight, Board Meeting @6:30pm
November 22 - 1st Trimester Report Cards
November 25-29 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
2024-25 Bell Schedule / Minimum Days
The bell schedule has been updated for the 2024-25 school year. Check the appropriate schedule for your student's grade level. Every Wednesday is early release. For additional minimum days please refer to the school calendars.
2024-2025 MV School Schedule.pdf
Early Dismissal - Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held during the week of November 18th. Families have the option to hold their meetings in person or via Zoom. Your student's teacher sent directions for meeting sign ups in October. If you are in need of interpretation services please let the teacher know as soon as possible.
Walk & Roll to School
Great job walking, rolling, and carpooling to school! We had a wonderful response and were excited to see so many students using alternative forms of transportation. Hopefully your student checked in at one of the tables and picked up a participation prize. Maybe you even got to meet our school mascot or shake hands with Mayor Lili Mei?
PROOF_beaver bucks.jpgThree B's Ticket - Monthly Raffle
Students can earn 3Bs tickets for demonstating behavior expectations. Tickets are gathered across grade levels and are entered in our monthly drawing. Winners attend a special lunchtime activity with Principal McClintock and earn a one-of-a-kind Beaver water bottle sticker!
Congratulations to our October raffle winners:
Transitional Kindergarten - Riya P and Eeshan V
Kindergarten - Stella S and Pragnya Y
First grade - Pranav A and Kamila Y
Second grade - Peter L and Riya M
Third grade - Yashika B and Ashmeet K
Fourth grade - Esteban G and Punya M
Fifth grade - Motahera F and Adhrit R
We want to see more families riding their bikes to Mission Valley. That’s why we’ve invited the BikeMobile to provide free tune ups & repairs for parents and children.
The BikeMobile can fix flat tires, adjust brakes and gears, and even replace broken or worn out parts like chains, seats, and tires. The only thing it can’t do is replace missing wheels or gears. While the mechanics work on your bike they’ll explain how to keep it running smooth.
Bike or no bike, everyone is welcome to attend to learn about maintenance, safety, and more! This is a first come, first serve event. Space is limited to 20 people.
Bring your bikes to the staff parking lot on November 19th between 1:30-4:00pm. We look forward to seeing you there! Also, be sure to connect with the BikeMobile on Facebook and Instagram.
Traffic Survey Results
On October 24th and 28th Mission Valley staff and volunteers conducted traffic surveys before and after school. The purpose of the surveys was to establish a baseline average of violations/risks. We also hope to raise awareness about traffic safety and encourage everyone to take special care when travelling around the school.
Below is a summary of the observations and data taken during the surveys. Please note this is a snapshot of what a typical day might look like based on two days of observations. We can start to see some patterns of where, what time, and how often community safety is at risk due to the number of parking, moving, and pedestrian violations observed.
Some major takeaways include the following:
Any violation puts our community's safety at risk. We can start to reduce the frequency of violations by simply following the traffic laws.
Pedestrian violations were highest before school near the valet entrance. This is the time of day when we have the most people on campus within a 20 minute period. Pedestrians were often walking outside of the crosswalk, in the middle of Denise Street, and through the valet. Pay special attention when approaching campus and always give pedestrians the right of way.
Moving violations were the second most prevalent. Surveyors noted drivers were speeding, using cell phones, and making illegal U-turns and left turns. Please limit distractions.
We encourage drivers coming from Olive Avenue to continue east down the block, make a left on Chadbourne, and then turn left onto Lockwood so you can approach the valet entrance from the right side of the street. We understand this takes more time but it also reduces the crossover traffic near McKay and Lockwood.
Please contact Principal McClintock if you have any questions about the traffic survey.
On Tuesday, November 19th our students will be preparing for the Kids Against Hunger food packing event. During the assembly students will gain a better understanding of nutrition and food insecurity and learn how small gestures can make a lasting impact in our community. This year's goal is to pack 18,000 meals and raise $4,500.00. We can do it with everyone pitching in! The money raised during this event will go back to the Kids Against Hunger organization to provide more meals for those in need. Students will pack meals on Thursday, December 5th.
How can families help?
Talk with students about nutrition, poverty, food insecurity, and the value of community service.
Donate! Click on the donation link or turn in checks/cash to the school. Checks should be made payable to "Kids Against Hunger Fremont."
Volunteer to help students pack meals on Tuesday, December 5th. Adults will be needed for set up, sealing bags, managing tables, and clean up. It takes a village! Please visit the sign up page and complete a Civicore application for "On-campus with supervision" if you haven't already done that this year.
Check out the video of the Mission Valley meal packing event in November 2022. Together we packed over 16,000 meals and raised $5,364.64. We are so happy to support this organization and be part of the solution.
Lost & Found
The "Lost & Found" is located in the corridor between the office and room 1. There are hooks on the outside office wall full of sweatshirts, jackets, hats, lunch bags, and water bottles. If your student is missing an item please check this area and claim your belongings. Items are removed and donated periodically. Unclained items will be donated during Thanksgiving break. If you lost a set of keys, watch, jewelry, or other small items you can check with office staff to see if it was turned in. As a reminder, the school is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
Family Resources
Fremont Unified School District offers a variety of resources that families can access. No matter your need please check in with us an we will do our best to help! The FUSD Resource Guide lists many servies offered in the Tri City area. If your family is unhoused or dealing with food insecurity please contact our district Family Liaison Melissa Espinoza at (510)657-2350 Extension #12378. More information for families can be found in this flyer.
Volunteers @ Mission Valley
We have several exciting events and study trips coming up and are thrilled to welcome back parent volunteers for the 2024-2025 school year! All volunteers must:
Have pre-approval of teacher/principal
Submit an application through CiviCore
Upload a valid photo identification such as an ID, driver's license, or passport
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.
Before/After School Extended Day 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 and visit the FUSD ELO-P website for details or contact Zeah Izaz at zizaz@ymcaestbay.org.
Mission Valley 2024-2025.pdf
FREE 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 7:45-8:10am. 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 start bell (grades TK-K 8:10am, 1-5 8:20am).
The lunch break for grades 3-5 is from 11:00-11:45am. Kindergarten is from 11:45am-12:25pm and grades 1-2 from 11:45am-12:30pm. After eating and cleaning up, students will go to the blacktop and play structures for recess.
If students forget lunches and water bottles you can leave them in the "lunch cart" in front of the office by 10:30am daily. The cart will be delivered to the multiuse room before lunchtime and it is the student's responsibility to retrieve their items. 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 November 2024.pdfLunch November 2024.pdfHarvest November 2024.pdf2024-2025 FUSD School Year Calendar
Please see the 2024-2025 FUSD School Year Calendar.
Instructional-Calendar-24-25-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