Mission Valley Elementary School
Home of the Beavers
December 2023
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,
November flew by and we are already in our first full week of December! Last month students learned about Diwali through lunchtime art activities with MVSA. The Bike Mobile was on campus and the crew was able to repair about twenty bikes for free! We also had a successful toy drive and donated three bins full of toys for local families in need. Thank you for helping create memorable events for our students. We are so grateful for our community and volunteers for supporting events that make Mission Valley a special place.
This time of year we tend to see more students absent so please take care of your families, be safe, and follow district health guidelines if you need to keep your child at home. Please do not schedule appointments or family travel during regular school hours. Studies show that students are most successful when they are present in person to take advantage of academic, behavioral, and social emotional learning opportunities. Last month Mission Valley's overall attendance rate was 94.86% which compared to last year at this time is a 0.4% improvement. Our goal is to improve overall school attendance. If your child has missed 10% or more of the school year, they are considered truant. Please contact the office if you need any support around your child's attendance.
We wish you and your families a safe and wonderful holiday season! There is no school from December 25th-January 5th due to winter break. Classes will resume in the new year on Monday, January 8th.
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!
December 1 - Vision & Hearing Screening (K, 2nd, 5th)
December 5 - ELAC Meeting @3:00pm on Zoom
December 12 - MVSA Meeting @7:00pm on Zoom
December 13 - Math Olympiad @7:15am
December 22 - Early Release Day (1st-6th Grades)
December 25-January 7 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
January 8 - Classes Resume
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.pdfSchool Calendar Kindergarten
23-24 MV Bell Schedule.pdfBell Schedule
All Grades
Parent Square
Parent Square is the new school-to-home communication platform used within Fremont Unified. ParentSquare allows teachers, staff, and parents/guardians to send and receive messages, share pictures and files, see calendar items, and much more via email, phone, text and/or the ParentSquare app.
Parents/Guardians received an activation email for their ParentSquare account over the summer. If you create an account, you’ll gain access to a variety of features and tools. Those who do not register their account will still receive text, email and phone notifications sent from your student’s teacher(s), school or the District.
We look forward to connecting with you on ParentSquare!
2024-2025 New Student Enrollment
Do you have a child at home that will be ready to start school next year for Kindergarten or TK? Enrollment for new students for the 2024-25 school year begins January 8, 2024
If you do, then please go to the FUSD website for information regarding 2024-2025 enrollment for the school year that will begin on August 14, 2024: https://fremontunified.org/
You will find an Chart of Grades for School Year 2024 – 2025 letting you know if your child will be eligible for TK or Kindergarten
You will find instructions and videos on how to enroll your new student online
If your child is too young to qualify for TK or Kindergarten, you will learn about FUSD’s Preschool Program
You will be able to learn about Special Programs such as Spanish or Mandarin Immersion and the Science Magnet Program
Dec newsletter.pdfUpcoming FREE Parent Workshop
Elementary Poster Contest
The Mineta Transportation Institute of San José State University is preparing for another Elementary Poster Contest which allows students nationwide (grades 1-6) to convey their knowledge of safe, affordable, and sustainable alternative transportation modes to passenger cars through an artistic, visually compelling image. This year’s theme is #VisionZero2030. The deadline to submit a poster is December 8, 2023.
Six winners—three from grades 1-3 and three from grades 4-6—will earn a cash prize in the form of a gift card and have their posters displayed in the Mineta Transportation Institute’s monthly newsletter and at our Annual Banquet at San José State University in June 2024. All prizes must be claimed by the end of the academic school year in which the entries were made.
Please feel free to contact alverina.weinardy@sjsu.edu if you have any questions or would like more information on the contest.
2023-MTI-Poster-Contest_Flyer-English.pdf2023-24 Young Authors Contest
The FUSD 2023-2024 Young Authors Site Contest is here! The guidelines in the flyer will help answer questions and improve the quality of your student’s story. Thank you for encouraging your student to show their creativity and find joy in the writing process. Contact your child's teacher regarding due dates and timelines.
Extended Day & Enrichment Programs
Families at Mission Valley have two options for before and after school extended day and enrichment programs. 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 more details. Kiducate is provided free or reduced-price for eligible families through 4Cs or Hively Programs. Please contact the providers directly for enrollment information.
Kiducate Flyer.pdfMission Valley 2023-2024 register now flyer.pdf
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!
November_December 2023- Newsletter.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 Menu December 2023.pdfLunch Menu December 2023.pdfHarvest of the Month December 2023.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