May 2026

MSJE Office Staff

Katy Carter, Principal

Shanthi Sukumar, Secretary

Hazeena Azeez, Attendance Clerk

Office: 510-656-1200

Fax: 510 651-4211

Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Mission San Jose Elementary School

43545 Bryant St. Fremont, CA 94539 [MAP]

MSJE Parent & Student Handbook 2025-2026

Hello Mission San Jose Elementary Families,

I hope this newsletter finds all MSJE families happy and healthy. It seems hard to believe that we are now in the month of May. This is the last Newsletter of the school year, however, I will continue to email families with important information from now until the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.

Thank you, volunteers! On behalf of the MSJE staff, I would like to extend great appreciation to all who helped MSJE throughout the school year. We appreciate our parents, guardians, and community volunteers who helped with PTC, FAME, Contribution Drive, Chess, Yearbook, Math programs, 5th Grade promotion, School Site Council, ELAC, Health & Safety Committee, traffic safety patrol, Book Fair, field trips, assemblies, Read-a-thon, Booster fundraiser, chaperoning, and Classroom Support. Part of what makes MSJE the amazing school it is known to be is the collaborative partnership between school and home. I look forward to welcoming more in-person volunteers on campus next year and urge all parents/guardians to get involved. Our final PTC meeting of the school year will be on Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 PM. Please join us to see how you can get involved to help support the AMAZING STUDENTS of MSJE.

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and prosperous month of May.

In Partnership,

Katy Carter, Principal

kcarter@fusdk12.net

Mission San Jose Vision Statement

Students are empowered to be caring and responsible global citizens, equipped with the knowledge, skills, values, and environmental stewardship to make a positive impact on the world.

Mark Your Calendars

May 4-8: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4, 3:00 PM: Soccer Tournament @ Glenmoor Elementary School
May 11, 6:00 PM: MSJE English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) Meeting - join on Zoom
May 12, 7:00 PM: PTC Meeting - join on Zoom
May 14: Bike to School Day
May 15, 8:00 AM: MSJE Volunteer Breakfast
May 15: MSJE Spirit Day (Tie Dye Day)
May 18 - 22: Classified School Employee Week
May 19, 5:30 - 6:30PM: MSJE Open House
May 25: Memorial Day (no school)
May 28-June 2: Minimum Days (1:30 dismissal for all 1st-5th grade students)
May 29: MSJE Spirit Day (Sunglasses Day)
May 29, 5:30 PM: TK Promotion Ceremony - MUR
June 2, 9:00 AM: 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony - MUR
June 2: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
August 11: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8!

Teacher Appreciation week is a time to recognize the dedication, care, and commitment our teachers bring to our school each day. Teachers do so much more than teach; they inspire curiosity, build confidence, and create a supportive environment where every student feels valued. Let's celebrate all of our teachers and school staff, for their patience, hard work, and belief in every child’s potential.

Celebrate with MSJE by following the MSJE Teacher Appreciation schedule.

Safe Routes to Schools – Bike to School Day

Lace up those shoes and dust off those wheels: Bike to School Day is BACK on Thursday, May 14, 2026! This annual event is a great opportunity for families and students to try bicycling or rolling to school for the first time, or to renew their commitment to healthy and safe travel. At MSJE, we will greet riders and rollers with cheer and stickers. Remember, this event is not just for bikes! All active modes — including scooters, skateboards, roller skates, and walking — are encouraged.

Bike to School Day is an event organized by Alameda County’s Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) Program, which is sponsored by the Alameda County Transportation Commission.

P.S. Don’t forget, riders under 18 must wear a helmet. It’s the law! Be a “roll” model and wear your helmet, too. See you out there!

Open House 2026

We are thrilled to welcome families to attend our in-person Open House on Tuesday, May 19 at 5:30 - 6:30 PM. This will be a wonderful opportunity to see a glimpse of what your child has accomplished at school this year. Students and families are welcome.

MSJE 5th Grade Promotion - Save the Date

We are thrilled to be holding a promotion ceremony this year to honor and celebrate our AMAZING 5th graders.

When: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Where: MSJE, Multi-use room

Parking: Please plan to park off-campus and walk in. Limited disabled parking is available.

This year we will be limiting audience attendance to two seats per promoting 5th graders. (Younger siblings may sit on laps ONLY.) Tickets will be given to each student prior to the event. All 5th Grade students MUST promptly arrive at the beginning of the school day (8:20 AM) and report to their classroom. Photo opportunities will be available after the ceremony from 10:00 - 10:20. Students will return to their classrooms by 10:30 (by this time all parents will leave campus). The 5th-grade promotion social (for students) will be from 11:00 - 1:00 in the multi-use room. Students should be picked up at the end of the minimum day (1:30). Lunch will be served.

5th Grade Promotion "Dress-to-Impress" Code:

No strapless dresses or blouses.
If wearing a shirt - collar required
No sweats, jeans, shorts, or t-shirts
No shoes without heel straps, no thongs (flip flops), slides or slippers, and no open-toed sandals; heels must be no higher than 1 inch.

(Note: Failure to abide by these requirements may result in exclusion from this activity.)

MSJE PTC Chess Update

Congratulations to the MSJE PTC chess club for another stellar performance at the recent 2025-26 CalChess State Scholastic Championships.

Keep up the great work, Mustangs!

Drop off & Pick-up Reminders

Morning drop begins at 8:05. When dropping off and picking up students on Bryant street, please note these reminders to ensure safety for all:

Drop off in the MSJE paring lot area is ONLY for TK, Kindergarten and Special Eucation studnents. When driving in the MSJE parking lot, please drive slow and cautious.
Students must remain buckled up (seatbelts on) at all times when cars are moving.
When a crossing guard is present, all children and adults MUST comply with their directives.
Please be courteous of the neighbors that surround our school. Do not block driveways or mailboxes, and do not move neighbors' trash cans to park your car.
Stay in your car when in the pick-up/drop-off zone on the school side of Bryant Street.
Be slow and cautious when pulling forward.
Please watch your speed when driving on all neighborhood streets.
No left turn on Cedar Street, 8:05 - 8:20 and 2:40 - 3:00 PM.
All students should exit the car on the right side.
Students should keep their backpacks and other items in the car, not in the trunk
No U-turns on Bryant Street
Cross only at designated crosswalks. Please, no jaywalking.
Recommended drop-off time is 8:05-8:15 AM (students are at risk of being tardy if they arrive later than 8:15)
At 8:18 when the warning bell rings, students must WALK to class.
Please note: The valet area on Bryant Street is a no-idling zone; drivers of non-electric vehicles are kindly asked to turn off the engine while waiting for student(s).

2026-2027 FUSD Preschool Enrollment

The Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) Preschool Program offers an exceptional California State Preschool Program tailored to nurture the growth and development of 3 and 4 year old children. FUSD's preschool classes are led by experienced teachers who specialize in early childhood education, each certified by the California Department of Education. Supported by an exceptional team of paraeducators, our educators create a positive learning environment for your child's early educational journey.

Please see fremontunified.org/preschool for more information.

SBAC/CAST State-Required Assessments

Beginning April 27 and throughout the month of May, all 3rd-5th grade students will be taking the following state-required assessments:

SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) - State mandated test for grades 3-8 and 11
- English Language Arts
- Mathematics
CAST (California Science Test) - State mandated test for grades 5, 8, and 12
CAA (California Alternate Assessment) - For eligible students only
- English Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science

Prior to the May test administration, students will have the opportunity in and outside of school to practice for this assessment through the CAASPP Online Practice and Training Test Portal. (At home, students can take practice tests as a "guest user" without needing a session ID or SSID number.)

All 3rd - 5th grade students should have a personal pair of earbuds or headphones to use for testing, beginning on April 27.

Additional information about State-Required CAASPP can be found on the FUSD Website.

Score Reports for SBAC Tests are shared in June or July via email and parent portals.

2025-2026 MSJE Yearbook

It's not too late to order your 2025-2026 MSJE Yearbook.

To order your yearbook:

go to https://web.treering.com/validate
Enter school's passcode 1012826531584096.

Yearbook Cover art Contest

Congratulations to our yearbook cover art contest winners, Johann C. (1st place) and Lucas Z. (2nd place). Their artwork will be used for the front and back covers of the 2025-2026 MSJE Yearbook!

Change of Address

Please notify student support services if you move during the summer.

Change of Address information and forms are available on the District website

Per Board Policy any parent/guardian of a student enrolled in the District shall notify the District prior to or within five (5) days of any change in circumstance and/or a move which would affect their student’s residency (AR 5111.1).

School Attendance Awareness

The Fremont Unified School District is excited to provide ongoing opportunities for students to learn and engage with peers and staff! As we head toward the end of the year, we want to make sure you know that continuing the habit of daily attendance is more important than ever; please make all attempts to restrict family travel to non-school days.

Good attendance helps to:

● Build routines that help reduce stress

● Make new friends or reconnect with their friends and teachers

● Engage in learning

● Gain access to meals, health care, or fun activities

Every absence is a missed day of learning. Let’s work together to make daily attendance a top priority. Too many absences, excused or unexcused, can keep students from succeeding in school and in life.

How many are too many? 10% of the school year, that’s 18 missed days or 2 days a month, can knock students off track. Remember that good attendance benefits your child’s education. Students who miss a day of school not only miss instruction but must make up work and catch up with the new material at the same time.

For more information regarding the importance of regular school attendance, please see the English | Spanish | Chinese attendance flyers.

2025 - 2026 Spirit Days

January 16: Sports Day
February 6: Silly Hair/Silly Hat Day
February 27: Character Day
March 27: School Colors Day
April 17: Twin Day
May 8: Tie Dye Day
May 29: Sunglasses Day

MSJE Spirit Wear

There is good new for those of you who missed the deadline for the MSJE Spirit Wear Flash Sale. The on-demand store is now open and will be open all year round! Some FUN new items have been added including blankets, mugs, tumblers, bags, and more!

Check out the Mission San José Elementary Spirit Wear On-Demand Store today.

As a reminder:

No minimums – Families can order anytime!
Free shipping on orders over $75
Orders ship directly to students’ homes for convenience

School Site Council Membership

The 2026-2027 MSJE School Site Council is in need of two new parent/community members. If you are interested in serving on the SSC as a parent/community member or an alternate, please contact Principal Carter.

The Commitment: Elected members would serve a 2-year term and attend SSC meetings 5 times per year (2nd Wednesdays of September, October, November, March, and April, 3:00 to 4:00 PM). Parent/community members work with school staff to edit and approve the Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP) and the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for the continued growth of student success in order to close the achievement gap and enhance and enrich the school experience for all students.

Questions: Please address any questions to the principal, Katy Carter (kcarter@fusdk12.net).

English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)

Attention parents/guardians of Multilingual Learners: Attending MSJE's English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) meetings in a great way to learn about MSJE's English Language Development instructional program. During these meeting, parents/guardians will be able to provide meaningful input on programs and services that support our English learners and on the development of the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).

2025-2026 MSJE ELAC meeting dates are September 15, November 3, December 15, March 2, April 13, and May 11. All meetings start at 6:00 PM (join on Zoom).

FUSD Family Resource Website

Welcome to the 2025 - 2026 school year! On this FUSD Family Resource Website, you will find resources, news, information about upcoming events that FUSD will host throughout the school year, past presentations, ways to encourage learning at home, and more. FUSD will continue to update this site so please be sure to bookmark this site and check back for more updates.

2025 - 2026 MSJE Bell Schedule

2025-2026 Bell Schedule / Minimum Days

Here you will find the 2025-2026 MSJE Bell Schedule.

Minimum Days:

Kindergarten:

First 4 Weeks (8/12 - 9/5) and Every Wednesday

1st-5th Grade:

First Week (8/12 - 8/15)
Back-to-School Night (8/26)
Halloween (10/31)
Family Conferences (11/19, 11/20)
Day Before Winter Break (12/19)
Day Before Spring Break (3/12)
Last 4 Days of School (5/28, 5/29, 6/1, 6/2)

On time Arrival: To ensure that your student is on time, we recommend arriving to school between 8:05 - 8:15 AM.

FUSD School Year Calendar

2025-2026 School Year Instructional Calendar

First Day of School = Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Last Day of School = Tuesday, June 2, 2026

2026-2027 School Year Instructional Calendar

First Day of School = Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Last Day of School = Tuesday, June 1, 2027

Reminder to Families: To ensure regular attendance, please plan travel on non-school days.

Counselor's Corner

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being. It’s important to pay attention to both your physical and mental health which can help you achieve overall wellness. Here is some information about mental health and how you can support your child with their mental well-being. At school, students may visit the Wellness Center when they feel overwhelmed and need a quiet space to refocus. On Wednesdays, students have the opportunity to attend Wellness Wednesdays at lunch recess to practice wellness activities including mindful coloring, origami, crochet, etc.

This year, Teacher Appreciation Week runs from May 4th through May 8th. Students will be encouraged to show their gratitude by participating in lunch recess activities throughout the week. Your support and appreciation for our teachers and staff help create a positive learning environment for our students. Thank you for your participation in making this week a special time for our educators.

Best Regards,

Ms. Vue, School Counselor

kvue@fusdk12.net

(510) 656-1200 ext. 33012

PTC Connections - Let's Do Something AMAZING Together

Dear Mustang Families,

The 2025–2026 school year is here — and we’re dreaming BIG for our incredible students! Imagine a school year packed with engaging programs, creative assemblies, exciting clubs, classroom upgrades, and enriching activities that light up your child’s face with joy and curiosity. Together, we can make all of this possible — and it starts with you.

This is your moment to make an impact!
Our MSJE Parent Teacher Club (PTC) is on a mission to go beyond the basics and bring extraordinary experiences to every Mustang on campus. We’re talking:

STEM adventures like Math Counts, Olympiad, and Robotics
Creative sparks through FAME, music, art, and assemblies
Classroom essentials for every teacher and student
Clubs and enrichment like Chess, Coding, and more
Technology tools, library upgrades, and much more
School-wide upgrades like new picnic benches, digital marquee, and more

This goes beyond what the school district provides — it’s all funded by parents like YOU. The sooner we hit our goal, the sooner the magic begins!

2025–2026 Goal:
We’re asking for a one-time donation of $300 per student to kick-start this amazing journey. If every family gives what they can, we’ll hit our goal fast — and your child will directly benefit from every single dollar.

Why now?
The earlier we raise the funds, the earlier we can launch programs and support classrooms. Let’s give our students the tools, creativity, and joy they deserve — starting right now!

Donate in Seconds:
Just scan the QR code on our Contribution Drive Flyer and tap the link that pops up. That’s it. No forms, no hassle — just one powerful step toward making MSJE even more amazing.

JOIN US!
Want to be part of the action? Our next PTC Zoom Meeting is on Tuesday, November 18 at 7:00 PM — open to ALL parents and guardians. We’d love to hear your ideas and share what’s ahead!

Let’s show our kids that when the Mustang community comes together, there’s nothing we can’t do.

Thank you for your heart, your support, and your Mustang spirit!

For more information, please visit the PTC page on the MSJE Website or email the PTC at msjeptcexecboard@gmail.com.

PTC Meeting Schedule: Every 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 PM (exception 11/18 instead of 11/11)

Next PTC Meeting: Tuesday, May 12, at 7:00 PM - join on Zoom

MSJE Community

Paperless fliers for community events, programs, and resources can be found at https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/all/schools/51584 . To sign up for automatic notifications, go to www.peachjar.com and click on 'Sign Up'.

Remember to also check MSJE's School Website for updates and information.

Mission San Jose Elementary

43545 Bryant St. Fremont, CA 94539 [MAP]

Office: 510-656-1200 ┃Fax: 510 651-4211

Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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