Mission Valley Elementary School
Home of the Beavers
October 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,
Last month we hosted our first Principal/Counselor Community Chat. Please visit the presentation link if you would like to learn more about Mission Valley's PBIS program and school counseling services. We are asking for your help to plan for future Community Chats. To help us understand our community’s needs and interests better please complete this survey by Friday, October 13, 2023. We would like to know the best time of day most families can attend meetings, preferred communication methods, and topics of interest.
The MVSA's Busy Beaver Fundraiser continues! Thank you to those families that have already turned in donations. The Busy Beaver is the main fundraiser for the year that supports our school with technology, classroom materials, assemblies, student programs, and more. Please review the flyer in this newsletter with current updates from MVSA. The fundraiser ends on October 26, 2023.
For any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Be sure to check out our new 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!
October 4 - Bullying & PBIS Presentation for 1st-3rd Grades, 8:35AM
October 4 - International Walk & Roll To School Day
October 10 - MVSA Meeting @7pm on Zoom
October 13 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day
October 19 - Great California Shake Out Drill
October 23-27 - Red Ribbon Week
October 24 - Make Up Picture Day
October 31 - Halloween Parade
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
Celebrate International Walk and Roll to School Day!
Join Mission Valley Elementary School for International Walk and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 4, 2023! We will celebrate our school spirit, our health, and the environment with the Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools program. Swing by the tables in the valet area in front of school to report your mode of transportation and win a prize! With your family and friends, you can participate by:
Taking a walk, or riding a bike, skateboard, or scooter
Biking with your child on their own or with a trail-a-bike
Taking the bus with your child and walking to and from the bus stop
Post a fun photo on social media to celebrate the day! Remember to tag @AlamedaCoSR2S on X/Twitter with #WalkandRoll23 and #IWR2SD, and post on Facebook at facebook.com/saferoutestoschool.
We look forward to walking and rolling with you!
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.
Please continue to contact the school office to report your child's absence. It is also helpful to send communication to the classroom teacher as well.
Noon Duty Supervisors Needed for 2023-2024
We have an immediate need for noon supervisors for breakfast service from 7:40-8:25am. If you are interested please contact the front office or Jacyln McClintock and we will walk you through the application process.
English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) Update
We had our first ELAC meeting in September and were very happy to see so many parents in attendance and participating actively. Here is the ELAC agenda for your reference. There are resources linked to the agenda that you can review at your convenience.
We are still in need of an ELAC chairperson and DELAC parent representative. The ELAC Chairperson attends the remaining three school meetings. The DELAC parent representative attends the district meetings that are currently held on Zoom. Please reach out to Principal McClintock if you can fill either of these roles for Mission Valley. It is vital that Mission Valley has parent representation on these committees.
The remaining Mission Valley ELAC meeting dates are December 5, February 6, and April 9. Currently meetings are held from 3:00-4:00pm.
The Fremont Unified DELAC meetings are held from 6:00-7:00pm via Zoom on October 23, December 4, February 12, and April 15.
Multilingual Learner Parent/Guardian Survey
We invite parents and guardians of multilingual learner students to participate in a survey Your responses will help us understand our multi language learner community’s needs and interests better. Please respond by Friday, October 27, 2023. We would like to know the best time of day most families can attend meetings and topics of interest. Thank you for taking the time to provide your response.
Donations
We are looking for donations of copy paper to support classrooms and the office. Any quantity of 8 1/2 x 11 white copy paper is welcomed. Please drop your donations off on the palet in the corridor next to the office. If you have a large donation please call the office to coordinate the delivery. Thanks in advance!
Sep 29 Busy Beaver Update.pdfBusy beaver donation form 2023.pdfForgotten Items, Lunches, and Water Bottles
We understand that mornings can be hectic and occasionally students forget things at home. If you need to drop off an item (ie. homework, sweatshirt, etc) for a student please email the teacher so they are aware the student needs to come to the office. Leave the item labeled with the student's name and classroom number on the credenza in the school office. The office will not interrupt classes during instructional time with phone calls or deliveries. It is up to the family to communicate and the student to pick up the item.
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. Students may refill water bottles at our refilling stations as needed.
Halloween Dressing and Celebration Guidelines
A Halloween Parade will occur on Tuesday, October 31 during the school day. This will be an outdoor event for staff and students. Teachers will share more information as we get closer to the date.
Halloween Costumes: Dressing for Halloween is a fun and festive part of October that many of our students and staff are looking forward to. The following guidelines have been created for those who choose to dress up for Halloween on Tuesday, October 31 (not required):
If students are going to wear a costume, they must wear it to school. Students will not be permitted to change into their costumes or apply makeup or hairspray at school. All costume preparations must be completed at home. Students must be able to wear their costume inside or outside, at recess, and during P.E.
Costumes must not interfere with learning, movement or using the restroom (no adult support will be available at school to assist with costumes).
Dress code- all regular Fremont Unified dress code policies apply. On this day only, students may wear hats inside as part of their costumes.
Violence – no pretend “prop” weapons such as guns, knives, or swords, and no blood or gore
Age Appropriateness – costumes cannot promote the use of drugs, alcohol, or violence of any kind
Consideration of others – costumes must not make fun of others or perpetuate a stereotype of someone’s culture, gender, heritage, or religion
Students who wear costumes that do not conform to the costume guidelines will be asked to change their clothing or call home to acquire an appropriate alternative.
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.pdfFall23_MissionValley_ASP.pdfPastedGraphic-1.png
Engineering Day 2023
The Society of Women Engineers at UC Berkeley would like to invite you, your students, and families to join us at Engineering Day 2023!
Engineering Day is a free and exciting Halloween themed outreach event where K-3rd graders of all genders (and their parents/guardians) have the opportunity to participate and learn about STEM as we guide them through hands-on science experiments, talk to student engineers, participate in lighting talks with showcase, and have fun with some arts and crafts. We encourage everyone to dress up in costumes as there will be a photo booth!
Engineering Day 2023 will be offered in-person on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 10am-12pm.
Registration is open until Saturday October 14th at 11:59 PM. Event details and registration are HERE!
If you are interested, you can sign up for SWE's mailing list here to learn more about K-8 opportunities. Should you have any questions or concerns at any time, please feel free to email Aisha Gupta at swe.engineering.day@gmail.com! Looking forward to seeing you all at Engineering Day 2023!
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!
Counselor October 23- 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.
Breakfast Menu Oct 2023.pdfLunch Menu Oct 2023.pdfHarvest of the Month Oct 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