December 2025

2026-2027 Enrollment Information

2026-2027 NEW student enrollment is starting in December 2025. For your child that is currently enrolled with us, there is nothing you need to do. If you have other children not currently enrolled in FUSD, that you need to enroll, please visit FUSD's Enrollment Website for more information, dates, and the enrollment application. Sibling priority runs from December 1, 2025 - April 17, 2026. Complete the enrollment by April 17, 2026 to have the best chance of keeping your children at the same elementary school.

FUSD's Young Authors Contest

The Fremont Unified School District’s Young Authors Contest is an opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and writing excellence. The contest aims to inspire a lifelong love of writing and reading. Although it is not required to participate, all TK - 5th grade students are encouraged to participate. Please carefully read and follow the Young Authors Contest Rules. A Young Authors Entry Form is required with all submissions. Please note that all submissions are due on or before December 5th, 2025. Submissions can be turned into the classroom teacher or to the MSJE office.

Basketball at MSJE

This year, 4th and 5th-grade students have the opportunity to try out for the boys and girls basketball teams. Participation in school sports requires the submission of the following forms prior to tryouts:

• FUSD Insurance and Permission Form

• Participation Physical Evaluation Clearance Form 

  1. • Some doctors may use a different form which is OK as long as "unlimited participation" is noted. 

     • Physical forms must be current (dated August 12, 2025 or after)

• Elementary Sports Player/Parent Code of Conduct

Basketball Game Schedule (subject to change):

• • Tues. 1/13: MSJE @ Gomes (girls, 3:30; boys, 4:30)

  • Thurs. 1/15: MSJE vs. Mission Valley (boys, 3:30; girls, 4:30)

  • Thurs. 1/22: MSJE vs. Chadbourne (girls, 3:30; boys, 4:30)

  • Tues. 1/27: MSJE vs. Gomes (boys, 3:30; girls, 4:30)

  • Thurs. 1/29: MSJE @ Chadbourne (boys, 3:30; girls, 4:30)

  • Thurs. 2/5: MSJE @ Mission Valley (girls, 3:30; boys, 4:30)

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.

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. 

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.

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, February 23, April 13, and May 11. All meetings start at 6:00 PM (join on Zoom). 

Counselor's Corner

Hello Families,

December is a good time to reflect on the positive moments we’ve had this year.  The end and beginning of the year offers opportunities to reflect and plan ahead.  This year, we’ve successfully launched our Wellness Center, also known as The Calm Room.  The Calm Room is a quiet and calm place for students to go to during recess breaks to have a moment to reset and recharge.  

Last month, students had the opportunity to give back to their community by participating in our Holiday Drive.  Our school collected 236 items for the Tri-City Volunteers Food bank benefiting local families in need.  The act of giving back has been linked to positive benefits such as increased feelings of happiness and improving moods.  We encourage you to continue conversations and promote ways to give back during this holiday season.

This month, students will learn about “Emotional Management” from the Second Step Curriculum.  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.      

Best Regards,

Ms. Vue, School Counselor

kvue@fusdk12.net

(510) 656-1200 ext. 33012

MSJE Community

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