February 2024
MSJE Office Staff
Katy Carter, Principal
Shanthi Sukumar, Secretary
Wanda Chu, 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]
Hello Mission San Jose Elementary Families,
Happy Lunar New Year! I send my best wishes to all and am hopeful that the Year of the Dragon brings us all good fortune. We are excited to celebrate at MSJE on February 27 with a professional Lion Dance performance. More info coming soon.
February is Black History Month. Throughout the month, MSJE will be recognizing and celebrating the contributions and achievements made by African Americans and recognizing their central role in U.S. History. I encourage families to continue this learning at home.
“If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.”
-Martin Luther King Jr.
I want to express my unwavering gratitude to parents/guardians, families, students, and staff. Together, we have successfully navigated through the first 100 days of the school year. Every day, I am thankful for the unwavering support from the MSJE community. With our continued focus on academic, social-emotional, physical, behavioral, and linguistic learning, it is a true joy to watch our amazing students moving forward. Go Mustangs!
In Partnership,
Katy Carter, Principal
Mission San Jose Vision Statement
All students will be valued, encouraged, and challenged in a collaborative learning environment.
Mark Your Calendars
February 1: Basketball Game MSJE @ Mission Valley (Boys: 3:30 - 4:30, Girls: 4:45-5:45)
February 2, 6:30 PM: MSJE Movie Night
February 8: Basketball Game MSJE @ Gomes (Girls: 3:30 - 4:30, Boys: 4:45-5:45)
February 9: Spring Picture Day
February 9: Talent Show Auditions Due
February 13, 7:00 PM: PTC Meeting - join on Zoom
February 14: Basketball Game MSJE @ Chadbourne (Girls: 3:30 - 4:30, Boys: 4:45-5:45)
February 16: MSJE Spirit Day - Patriotic Day
February 19: Presidents' Day - No School
February 20-23 - 5th Grade Science Camp
March 1: End of 2nd Trimester
March 1: MSJE Spirit Day - Pajama Day / Read Across America Day
Hopkins Middle School Informational Meeting for Incoming 6th Graders
On January 23, all 5th graders received a presentation from Mrs. Moore, Hopkins Middle School, Assistant Principal. Students learned about the Hopkins schedule, clubs, counselors, activities, and more. For the most part, it seems that 5th graders are excited about the near transition to Middle School. This being said, I am sure that students and families still have questions about the transition next fall. All MSJE parents/guardians are welcome to join a Virtual Hopkins Middle School Informational Meeting on Tuesday, February 6 at 6:00 PM (Zoom link below).
Students also received a Hopkins registration paper yesterday that must be filled out and returned to the classroom teacher by Thursday, 2/8.
Zoom Parent Night: Tuesday, 2/6
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85100910724?pwd=lko9lIomjVOmZa6Wqb9L1keHKmcZbQ.3sWSjsa2VkRQK2In
Passcode: 949841
Or Telephone:
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
2024-2025 FUSD Enrollment Update
Enrollment for NEW TK and Kindergarten students now open via the District Enrollment website. Additionally, if you have a student that will be grades 1-5 for 2024-2025 that is not currently attending Fremont Unified, but you want them to start in Fremont Unified in 2024-2025 you can enroll them now, under sibling priority. Again that would be done through the Enrollment website.
For your children that are CURRENTLY ENROLLED in Fremont Unified, you DO NOT go to the enrollment website to re-enroll. On January 29 you received an email via Informed K12 with the Reservation/Residency Verification form. You will need to submit that and attach 2 proof of residency documents. Submitting this form will secure your child(ren)’s seat(s) for the 2024-2025 school year.
If your child is currently in TK in FUSD they will automatically be placed in kindergarten for the upcoming school year. If the school your child is attending is not your home school, if your child completes the school year at the current school, they will have a priority seat at their home school for kindergarten. Placement letters will be mailed, via the US Postal Service, in May.
English Language Proficiency for California (ELPAC)
Every Year, California students take several statewide tests. When combined with other measures such as grades, classwork, and teacher observations, these tests give families and teachers a more complete picture of their child’s learning. You can use the results to identify where your child is doing well and where they might need more support.
Initial & Summative ELPAC: Students who have a home language survey that lists a language other than English will take the initial test, which identifies students as an English learner student or as initially fluent in English. Students who are classified as English learner students will take the Summative ELPAC every year until they are reclassified as proficient in English.
What is the test format? Both the Initial and Summative ELPAC are computer-based.
Which standards are tested? The 2012 California English Language Development Standards.
Alternate ELPAC: Students whose IEP identifies the use of an alternate assessment and who have a home language survey that lists a language other than English will take the Alternate Initial ELPAC, which identifies students as an English learner student or as initially fluent in English. Students who are classified as English learner students will take the Alternate Summative ELPAC every year until they are reclassified as proficient in English.
What is the test format? Both the Alternate Initial and Alternate Summative ELPAC are computer-based.
Which standards are tested? Alternate achievement standards derived from the 2012
California English Language Development Standards.
For more information on ELPAC please visit the websites below:
MSJE Summative ELPAC Testing Window: February 1 - May 24
MSJE Talent Show 2024
We are excited to announce that the MSJE 2024 Talent Show will be on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The Talent Show assemblies will be held during the school day. All students and the parents of performers will be invited to attend.
Talent Show Tryouts for 1st - 5th Grade Students:
Please note that not all students who audition for the talent show will be selected to perform at the talent show assemblies. Students interested in auditioning for the talent show must submit a Pre-recorded Talent Show Audition (http://tinyurl.com/MSJEtalent2024). A recorded audition must be linked. This form must be submitted by Friday, February 9 - no exceptions. Any student who is interested in being the talent show emcee/announcer should contact Mr. Lee.
Please see the MSJE Talent Show Flyer for more information.
Soccer 2024
We are excited to soon begin the 2024 girls and boys soccer season.
Required forms
Interested participants must complete and submit (to the MSJE office) the following forms prior to tryouts:
2024 MSJE Soccer Permission Form (this form)
Participation Physical Evaluation Clearance Form (must include physician’s verification)
Note: If a student turned in a physical for the 2024 Basketball season, a new physical form does not need to be resubmitted.
Season Timeline (subject to change):
Try-Outs (2:45 - 4:00 PM):
Girls: March 4 and 5
Boys: March 6 and 7
Practice Schedule (beginning week of March 11):
Girls: Tuesdays (2:45 - 4:00 PM)
Boys: Wednesdays (2:45 - 4:00 PM)
Girls and Boys: additional mandatory practices will be held during the school day recesses
League Games: 4/11, 4/18, 4/22, 4/25, and 4/29
Tournament: 5/4
Please Note:
Tryouts are open to all 4th and 5th-grade boys and girls.
Teams are limited to a maximum of 15 players. Regretfully, not all players who try out for the team will be selected.
Please direct all questions to Katy Carter (kcarter@fusdk12.net)
Parent Workshop - Positive Relationships
The Mission Attendance Area will be providing a Parent Workshop on Feb 22 @ 11:00am focused on "Positive Relationships." We plan to cover Parenting Styles, Discipline & Safety, and Strategies & Resources. Please feel free to invite your parents by sharing the linked flyer. They can start registering for the workshop through the link listed on the flyer.
Science Lab Newsletter
Volunteers Needed for 5th Grade Promotion
We are excited to celebrate the achievements of our 5th graders as they prepare to move on to middle school. This is a special time for them and for us, and we want to make it memorable and fun. To do that, we need your help!
Volunteering for the 5th Grade Promotion Committee is a great way to show your love and appreciation for your child and their classmates. By joining the committee, you will have the opportunity to:
Share your ideas and creativity for the promotion ceremony and activities
Connect with other parents and teachers who share your passion and enthusiasm
Have a positive impact on the school community and the 5th grade class
Enjoy the satisfaction of seeing your child and their peers celebrate their accomplishments
We have a variety of tasks and roles for volunteers. No matter what your skills and interests are, we have a place for you on the committee. Please consider volunteering for the 5th Grade Promotion Committee and help us make this a wonderful experience for our 5th graders. To sign up, please fill out this 5th Grade Promotion Volunteer Form by February 2nd. We will contact you soon with more details and information.
Thank you for your support and cooperation. We appreciate your time and effort to make this a wonderful experience for our 5th graders.
Sincerely,
The 5th Grade Promotion Committee
MSJE Yearbook Cover Art Contest
It's time to get creative! We are holding a yearbook cover contest for our 2023-2024 yearbook. We would love your kids to participate by showing off their artistic capabilities that will last as a lifetime memory. The winner of the artwork contest art will be published as the front cover of the yearbook. The 2nd runner-up will be published as the back cover of the yearbook. Additional entries will be published in the yearbook as well.
Please see the entry rules below:
Artwork should be hand-drawn on 8 x 10 paper.
Artwork should be in Portrait format
On the back of the artwork, please include the following information - Student's full name, grade, and teacher name
Turn in entries to your class teacher by March 1, 2024.
FUSD Family Resource Website
Welcome to the 2023 - 2024 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.
2023-2024 MSJE Yearbook
It's not too early to order a 2023-2024 MSJE Yearbook.
Attention 5th grade parents/guardians...
One of the special ways we celebrate our 5th graders is including their baby pictures in the MSJE yearbook. Please use this 5th Grade Baby Picture Form to submit a baby picture of your student no later than March 30, 2024.
Basketball at MSJE
Congratulations to the boys and girls who were selected to play on the MSJE Basketball team this year. Many thanks to Coach Lee and Coach Lauren for their hard work and coordination.
We are looking forward to a great season of basketball.
GO MUSTANGS!
2024 Game Schedule
Spirit Days 2023-2024
January 12: Silly Hair /Hat Day
January 26: Class Color Day
February 16: Patriotic Day
March 1: Pajama Day (Read Across America Day)
March 15: Sports Day
March 27: Disney Day
April 19: Twin Day
May 10: Shades Day
MSJE Student Council
President: Kaylon P. (rm 23)
VP: Rohit C. (rm 20)
Secretary: Aayat N. (rm 23)
Treasurer: Joslyn Y. (rm 19)
Sergeant of Arms: Shanvi K. (rm 20)
2023-2024 FUSD School Year Calendar
Here you will find the 2023-2024 School Year Instructional Calendar | 學校日曆 | Calendario Escola.
Instructional-Calendar-23-24-English.pdfCounselor's Corner
Happy February! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Though Valentine's Day is a great time to express our appreciation to our loved ones, it is also a great time to show appreciation to ourselves. This month’s lunch recess activities will focus on self-care.
National School Counseling Week is from February 7-11th. This special week is celebrated to promote the school counseling profession. Learn more about how school counselors support students by visiting the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) webpage.
Upcoming Parent Workshop
Positive Relationships: Thursday, February 22, 2024, 11:00-11:30am
Best Regards,
Ms. Vue, School Counselor
kvue@fusdk12.net
(510) 656-1200 ext. 33012
MSJE PTC Contribution Drive flyer - 2023/2024.pdfPTC Connections
We are all looking forward to a year of partnership, involvement, and enrichment! The support provided by parents and families will continue to play an important role in our students' lives.
Thank you, in advance, for your support!
The PTC mission is to facilitate excellent communication among parents and teachers together, and to build one another up for the benefit of these amazing children! The goal of the 2023-2024 PTC Contribution Drive is to raise and administer funds that provide enrichment opportunities to MSJE students beyond those provided by the FUSD. The PTC will react to the changing needs of our students and teachers, and focus on creative ways to complement the ever-changing learning environment, and we need your support to do so!
Over the years, the PTC has funded after-school programs, classroom, and school needs to promote a more advanced and holistic education for our students. Examples include STEM programs such as Math Counts, Math Olympiad, and Robotics; Arts programs such as FAME, Music Programs, Creative Assemblies, Teacher Allotments, School Technology, School Library, Chess, and more. All funded by parents like you.
Your one-time donation for the current academic year is very important as the children’s needs are new. To donate, simply point your smartphone camera at one of the QR codes below and tap the link that pops up.
Suggested donation: $225 per student
Thank you in advance for your help!
For more information, please visit the PTC page on the MSJE Website or email the PTC at msjeptcexecboard@gmail.com.
Next PTC Meeting: Tuesday, February 13, 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: 8:00 am - 4:00pm