MSJE Newsletter - MSJE RESOURCES AND REMINDERS

Reminders for MSJE Volunteers

We require that all MSJE volunteers:

have pre-approval of the teacher/principal
sign in and out at the office
wear a visitor badge at all times
agree to uphold the FUSD Volunteer Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement
submit an application through CiviCore
- Volunteers who are transporting students must submit proof of insurance
- CiviCore applications are good for 1 year and all FUSD children (even if at different schools)
- Science Camp chaperone volunteers who are independently supervising students must also undergo fingerprinting and a background check.

For more information, please see the Volunteer Page of the FUSD Website.

Office Business and Visitor Policy

When possible our office staff prefers to support parents and families via email or phone. Please be sure your child(ren) has all of their belongings (backpack, lunch, water bottle, etc) upon school arrival. Our office will not accept any late drop-offs of lunches, water bottles, or other items.

All volunteers/visitors must be pre-approved by the teacher and principal. All volunteers/visitors must check in at the office prior to going into a classroom.

Have You Moved?

Please complete and email the Change of Address Form along with 2 residency proofs of your new address to our School Secretary for processing.

If you are moving across town or changing apartment numbers, FUSD Board Policy states the family must inform the school within 5 days of your moving date or of any change in circumstance which would affect their student’s residency (AR 5111.1).

Please be sure to reach out to our office if you have moved recently so that the we can maintain accurate records and you receive all mailing for the 23-24 school year.

Communication from School

Fremont Unified is excited to launch ParentSquare, a unified platform that allows the District, schools, and teachers to communicate and engage with families and our community more effectively. Parents/Guardians will receive an activation email for their ParentSquare account before the start of school to gain access to a variety of features and tools. Those who do not register will still receive text, email, and phone notifications.

School communication may also include email, phone, and other communication apps utilized by staff. Be sure to update your email in the online MAZE day forms to receive important communication from the school. Please access our web page at fremontunified.org/msje to find the school calendar, schedule, and important announcements. Newsletters are emailed and posted online monthly.

Arrival & Dismissal

To ensure the safety of our students, please follow our Arrival and Dismissal Protocols. As a freindly reminder, only TK/Kinder and SDC students are to be dropped off in the first parking lot loop. Please also note that this is only a drop-off zone; parents/guardians should not be getting out of their cars or parking in the red zone. To minimize traffic, we encourage families to park off campus and walk in with students. Students who are attending breakfast can be dropped of at the MUR 7:45 - 8:05 AM. After 8:05, students must walk to the MUR for breakfast (no drop-off allowed).

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:

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).

Medications at MSJE

If your student requires medication at school for the 25-26 school year, please read the instructions below. Medications and forms need to be filled out each school year, even if you stored medication at school the previous year. Paperwork from the doctor's needs to be dated 6/1/25 and on.

Obtain FUSD health forms and have the doctor fill out and sign the forms. If you do not have access to a printer, the office staff can provide you with copies of the forms. Parents please fill out and sign your portion of the forms. Make sure the doctor lists anything that may trigger symptoms in your student.
Medications should be unexpired and in their original packaging and labeled with your student's name. Prescription medication must have a pharmacy label and remain in the original packaging.
If the doctor has authorized your student to self-carry and administer their medications please fill out Form E.
Submit medications and paperwork together. Forms that are missing information and signatures will be sent back with the medications until the forms are complete.
You can start dropping off medications and forms on August 4th.

** Medications turned in without doctor orders cannot be administered or stored at school. Medication will be returned to the parent until we receive doctor's orders.**

Please reach out to MSJE's School Nurse, Brianne DiMiceli (bdimiceli@fusdk12.net), with any questions you may have.

Voluntary Classroom Supply Lists

Here is the 2025-26 MSJE Supply List. Items on this list are suggested by teachers and your contributions are greatly appreciated. Materials should be sent to school with students during the first week of school.

Arrival & Dismissal

To ensure the safety of our students, please follow our Arrival and Dismissal Protocols.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Water Bottles

In California, all students at public schools are eligible for free breakfast and lunch every school day, regardless of family income, as part of the Universal Meals Program. This statewide mandate, in effect since the 2022-2023 school year, ensures all students requesting a meal receive it free of charge, supported by federal and state funding.

Free breakfast and lunch for students will continue to be available for the 2025-2026 school year. Breakfast is available for students on school days from 7:45-8:15 AM in the multi-use room. Only students who are eating breakfast are allowed in the multi-use room at this time.

Each morning during "lunch count," students will raise their hand if they will be getting the regular or vegetarian lunch. It is important that students only take what they ordered to prevent meal shortages. Students can receive their free lunch during their designated lunch period at school according to the 2025-2026 MSJE Bell Schedule. In the event that the regular or vegetarian entree runs out, students will receive a nutritionally balanced "snack pack" and choose from a la carte items (e.g., milk, juice, fruits and vegetables). For menus, nutrition info, and more, visit fusdcafes.org. Students may also bring lunch from home. Home lunches should be brought in containers that students are able to open by themselves. NO GLASS CONTAINERS are allowed.

Students should bring a pre-filled water bottle to school daily. Students may refill water bottles at our refilling station as needed.

No lunches or water bottles (or school materials) are permitted to be dropped off after the start of the school day. Students who forget to bring lunch may receive a free school lunch.

Questions, Comments, Concerns

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding anything at MSJE, please reach out directly to Principal Carter, office staff, or classroom teachers. Please be advised that any group chat that is used for PTC/parent communication is not monitored or verified by MSJE staff. Non-monitored forums such as WhatsApp are not appropriate forums to express concerns about MSJE staff, programs, students, etc. and we respectfully ask you to refrain from engaging in such dialogue.

Cell Phone / Smart Watch Policy and Agreement

Will your students be bringing a cell phone or Smart Watch to school this year?

Cell phones/Smart Watches may be brought to school for safety purposes and students must follow the following guidelines:

Cell phone/Smart Watch must be turned off between 8:20 AM and 2:40 PM.
Cell phone/Smart Watch (and any watch with a digital screen) must be kept in the student’s backpack throughout the school day.
Cell phones/Smart Watches will not be loaned to another student.
Cell phones are used to make a phone call for a ride only. It is not allowed to take pictures, listen to music, call friends, etc.

The school is not responsible if the cell phone/Smart Watch is lost or damaged. Students who use cell phones/Smart Watches at any time during the instructional day shall be subject to the following progressive discipline procedures:

First Offense: the cell phone/Smart Watch will be confiscated and sent to the office with a referral slip. Parents will be called to pick up the cell phone.
Subsequent offense(s) - (defiance): Additional parent contact and more severe disciplinary action including but not limited to suspension.

Parents must fill out the MSJE Cell Phone / Smart Watch Agreement Form in order for their student to carry a cell phone/Smart Watch. By filling out this form, students and parent/guardian are agreeing to the MSJE cell phone policy.

i-Ready Diagnostic Testing for Reading and Math

i-Ready Diagnostics are assessments in reading (grades 1–12) and mathematics (grades 1–8) that help teachers understand student strengths and growth areas. Results are available to parents/guardians through the i-Ready “For Families” report.

To access the report of diagnostic results, your student should log in to their i-Ready account, and from there you can enter the FUSD access code W54RK3 to view results. For more help, you can download the step-by-step guide here: i-Ready For Families Reports 2025-26.

New MSJE Lost & Found Policy

The purpose of MSJE’s Lost & Found Policy is to reduce the quantity of personal items students lose at school and to responsibly repurpose unclaimed items to maintain a clean and healthy school environment.

Students are encouraged to look for any lost items in the MUR at lunch time. During the 1st week of every month, all lost & found items will be brought out to the bike lock/Kindergarten area for families to search for missing items. After each monthly “claiming week,” remaining items will be properly disposed of. Items of greater value (ex. jewelry, money, glasses) may be kept at the office. Writing your child’s name on the inside of jackets and on water bottles, lunch boxes, and containers is strongly recommended and will help us return belongings to students.

School Use After School Hours

Students and families are kindly reminded to use our school campus respectfully after school hours. Students must be supervised at all times, and everyone is expected to follow all school rules and guidelines to ensure a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for our entire community (Please review school rules starting on page 13 of the MSJE Parent & Student Handbook 2025-2026.) Help us keep the grounds clean by disposing of all trash properly and leaving no litter behind. School equipment and facilities should be used only as intended and not misused or damaged. No person may ride skateboards, rollerblades/skates, bikes, or scooters anywhere on campus. Dogs are not allowed at anytime on campus.

MSJE School Store Fundraiser

The MSJE PTC has just launched the School Store fundraiser. Start shopping on SchoolStore.com today to support the MSJE PTC and earn fun prizes.