April 2026

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). 

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 holiday season, 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.

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). 

Counselor's Corner

As we head into the spring season, we are also approaching an important time of year - state testing. While this can sometimes bring up feelings of stress or worry for students, it’s also a great opportunity to practice healthy ways to manage those feelings and build confidence.  Throughout the month of April, we will be focusing on managing stress and wellness. To support students during this time, we will be offering optional lunchtime wellness activities designed to give students a chance to reset and recharge.  These simple activities can help students return to class feeling refreshed and read to do their best.  In addition, students can come to the Calm Room during the first or last recess for a quiet break.  We encourage families to support these efforts at home by reminding students to get plenty of sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and use positive self-talk such as, “I can do hard things” and “I will try my best.”

This month, students will begin Unit 4 from the Second Step Curriculum focused on “Problem-Solving.”  At home, we encourage families to engage in conversation which reinforce their student’s learning and support additional practice beyond the classroom.  The following resources provide an overview of the ideas and concepts your student will be learning:  Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, and Fifth Grade. 

Parent Workshop

Hopkins Middle school will be hosting a presentation called “Transition to Adolescence” on Thursday, April 9th from 6:30-8:00pm.  More information can be found in this flyer.

Best Regards,

Ms. Vue, School Counselor

kvue@fusdk12.net

(510) 656-1200 ext. 33012

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.