Hello Mission Valley Elementary Families,

Our Beavers were busy in January! There was so much to do and fun to be had! We had some exciting games throughout the basketball season and couldn't be prouder of all our student-athletes. A big shout out to Mr. Horning for coaching both teams and to Ms. Hughes for working the score table at every game! Students attended a Walk & Roll Concert to promote pedestrian safety, went on field trips to the Nature Center and Star Struck Theater, we celebrated Lunar New Year, and many families attended Movie Night. 

February is Black History Month and we celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans in U.S. History. Ask your students about the activities and projects they are doing in classrooms or ask what they learned from the "Beaver Insider" in the cafeteria! We are also celebrating "Global School Play Day,""World Read Aloud Day," and "The Great Kindness Challenge."  You can extend your student's learning at home by encouraging free play, creativity, reading aloud to them, having them read aloud to you, and discussing ways to be kind.

The wet weather is here and we need your help keeping our community safe. We understand that mornings can be hectic 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.  

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

jmcclintock@fusdk12.net

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. 

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)

The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, or CAASPP, is the state academic testing program. CAASPP is a system intended to provide information that can be used to monitor student progress and ensure that all students leave high school ready for college and career. CAASPP

includes computer adaptive tests and performance tasks in English language arts, mathematics, and science.

Students in grades 3-8 and 11 will take tests in English and Math in spring of 2025. Students in grades 5, 8, and an assigned high school grade will take the tests in science. Students in grades 6-7, who are enrolled in the district’s Spanish Dual Immersion program, will also take the California Spanish

Assessment. If you would like more information regarding your school’s schedule, please contact your school’s main office.

Following the spring testing, student score reports will be available electronically to parents/guardians in late summer/early fall. Reports will include an overall score, a description of the student’s achievement level for English language arts, mathematics, science if applicable, and other information.

If you would like more information, please visit the CAASPP Parent/Guardian Resources Web page. Parents and guardians have the right to exempt their students from taking the CAASPP assessments (EC 60615). If you have any questions or concerns regarding your student’s participation, please

contact your school’s principal.