Mission Valley Elementary School
Home of the Beavers
February 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,
January was a fantastic month full of field trips, the Great Kindness Challenge, and basketball games. We see students working hard in their classrooms and making good progress on the standards. Our teachers continue to deliver social emotional learning lessons through the Second Step curriculum. Counselor Tamana visited classrooms to review school expectations and our PBIS program. We are grateful for our families for your continued support of our students' growth and reinforcing school expectations.
The wet weather is here and we need your help keeping our community safe. We understand that mornings can be hectic for families so please do your best to plan ahead for on-time arrival to school. Students are expected to be on their blacktop numbers when the bell rings at 8:20am. Our staff strives to create a safe campus but we cannot do it alone. We are seeing students dropped off in intersections, cars blocking driveways and crosswalks, illegal u-turns and left turns, and impatient drivers maneuvering around others. Let's slow down in the school zone, abide traffic laws, and take care of each other.
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!
February 1 - Basketball Game vs MSJE @3:30pm (home)
February 2 - Spirit Day - Wacky Dress!
February 6 - ELAC Meeting @3:00pm on Zoom
February 6 - Basketball Game vs Gomes @3:30pm (home)
February 6 - Hopkins Zoom Parent Night for Incoming 6th Graders @6:00pm
February 9 - Principal/Counselor Community Chat @8:30am on Zoom
Februay 14- Math Olympiad @7:15am
February 14-16 - 5th Grade Science Camp
February 16 - Early Dismissal for grades 1-5 only
February 19 - NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day
February 20 - Basketball Game @ Gomes @3:30pm (away)
February 22 - Basketball Game @ Chadbourne @3:30pm (away)
March 1 - End of 2nd Trimester
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
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
Joyofy - New Sign In/Out System
Thank you for a successful launch of our new office sign in/out system last month. Please remind your students' emergency contacts of the new system if they are picking up or dropping off your child.
PROOF_beaver bucks.jpgThree B's Ticket - Monthly Raffle
Who knows what the "three B's" are at Mission Valley? MV staff are committed to creating a safe learning environment where all students feel connected to school. Staff often recognize students with reward tickets for showing the three B's. Tickets are collected in every classroom and at the end of the month we hold a schoolwide raffle and pull two winners for each grade level. Winning students' names are posted on the digital marquee in the front of school and are invited to a special reward activity with Principal McClintock during lunch recess. Congratulations to our January raffle winners:
Kindergarten - Erik C and Yuexi Z
First grade - Xichen F and Akshara V
Second grade - Monaza A and Manuel M
Third grade - Jasravi K and Isabella N
Fourth grade - Andrew J and Eesha K
Fifth grade - Reyna B and Prisha J
Yearbook Cover Contest
Every year MVSA organizes a yearbook cover contest for 5th grade students and this year they received over twenty entries! It was a very tight contest featuring creative and colorful designs. Congratulations to our second place winner Sreeja K and first place winner Anshika V! Anshika’s design will be on the front cover and Sreeja’s will be on the back. Both students also won free yearbooks! All other submissions will be featured on the contest page.
Yearbook Sales!
Yearbook sales are online only this year. No order envelopes are available. Please order as soon as possible to secure a copy. The yearbooks will be delivered to the classrooms before the end of the school year. Deadline for online orders is April 8, 2024.
Here is the information for purchases:
School ID code: 1103924
Attendance
It’s a myth that only unexcused absences are causes for concern. Health-related absences may be marked as excused, yet time away from the classroom is a lost opportunity to learn and make connections. There are steps families and schools can take to try to limit health-related absences. We worked with a number of national health organizations on guidance that clearly communicates that students can attend with minor illnesses, and discusses when kids should stay home and seek advice from a health provider. For guidance as to when to keep your child home, please see Health Guidance for Going to School.
Young Authors Contest
We’re so proud of all our students that participated in this year’s Young Authors Contest. Their creativity and hard work shined bright and students represented Mission Valley well! Congratulations to each of our grade level winners…
Kindergarten - Srivansh P with “Earth Super Heroes”
First Grade - Saanvi P with “Let’s Play!”
Second Grade - Lavina L with“Cupcake the Superhero!”
Third Grade - Jahnvi R with “Berry’s New Friend”
Fourth Grade - Tiana G with “Lost in Texas” and
Fifth Grade - Ishani K with “Unmasking the Alien!”
All winners will be recognized by the Fremont Unified School Board at the February 28th meeting. Great job!
English Language Proficiency for California (ELPAC)
Every Year, California students take several statewide tests. When combined with other measures such as grades, classwork, and teacher observations, these tests give families and teachers a more complete picture of their child’s learning. You can use the results to identify where your child is doing
well and where they might need more support.
Initial & Summative ELPAC
Students who have a home language survey that lists a language other than English will take the initial test, which identifies students as an English learner student or as initially fluent in English. Students who are classified as English learner students will take the Summative ELPAC every year until they are
reclassified as proficient in English.
What is the test format? Both the Initial and Summative ELPAC are computer-based.
Which standards are tested? The 2012 California English Language Development Standards.
Alternate ELPAC
Students whose IEP identifies the use of an alternate assessment and who have a home language survey that lists a language other than English will take the Alternate Initial ELPAC, which identifies students as an English learner student or as initially fluent in English. Students who are classified as English learner students will take the Alternate Summative ELPAC every year until they are reclassified as proficient in English.
What is the test format? Both the Alternate Initial and Alternate Summative ELPAC are computer-based.
Which standards are tested? Alternate achievement standards derived from the 2012 California English Language Development Standards.
For more information on ELPAC please visit the websites below:
Jog a thon Pledge Form 2024.pdfMVSA - 2024 Jog-a-thon
The much awaited 2024 Jog-a-thon is Tuesday, March 5th. In addition to a fun run around the track, this is our MAJOR fundraiser to support MVSA programs. Our goal this year is to raise $100 per student, which is tax deductible. The funds pay for programs not supported by the school district, including:
Computer Lab Technician
Computer Lab maintenance
Technology upgrades
School Assemblies
Disaster preparation supplies
Classroom supplies
Educational website subscriptions
Teacher and staff appreciation
5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
End-of-year celebrations
Movie Nights
Multi-Cultural Celebrations
Pledges are on a flat rate basis. K-3rd graders will run for 20 minutes and 4th- 6th graders will run for 30 minutes around our 1/4 mile track. They will receive lap marks every 1/8th mile.
We TRULY APPRECIATE your continued support! Donate online at: https://www.mvsa-fremont.org/donate
Free Family Education
This free 8-part educational program from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is for caregivers of individuals living with a mental health condition. Program provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions as well as communication, problem solving, treatment and recovery. Caregivers can be family members, partners, or friends. Two different sessions will be offered in Tri-City. Choose either one.
Feb 10 - March 9, Saturdays 9-11:30 a.m.
Location in Fremont
The host is NAMI Alameda County South. For details, see flyer. Register at 510-255-3903 or by email.
March 5 - April 23, Tuesdays 6-8:30 p.m.
Location in Union City
The host is NAMI Alameda County. For details, see flyer. Register at 510-560-6407, ext 6 or by email.
Mental Health Mindful-Monday.pdfParentWorkshop 2.22.24.pdfEnglish Flyer - Tools for Change 2024 (1).pdfJoyful Bounty 2024.pdfCounselor's Corner
Have you met our School Counselor, Ms. Maher Tamana? Check out her flyer with information about what's going on this month!
January Newsletter 2024.pdfExtended 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.
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 7:45-8:15am. 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 February 2024.pdfLunch February 2024.pdfHarvest February 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