June 2022
MSJE Office Staff
Katy Carter, Principal
Shanthi Sukumar, Secretary
Kim Strack, Attendance Clerk
Office: 510-656-1200
Fax: 510 651-4211
Mission San Jose Elementary School
43545 Bryant St. Fremont, CA 94539 [MAP]
Hello Mission San Jose Elementary Families,
Please join the MSJE staff in the celebration and recognition of our amazing 2021-2022 volunteers! Many thanks to all who helped MSJE during this year of transition back to in-person learning. We appreciate our parents, guardians, and community volunteers who helped with PTC, FAME, Contribution Drive, Chess, Yearbook, Math programs, 6th Grade promotion, School Site Council, Health & Safety Committee, Book Fair, 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, June 7 at 6:00 PM, in-person in the MSJE Multi-purpose room. Please join us to see how you can get involved to help support the AMAZING STUDENTS of MSJE.
Mission San Jose Vision Statement
All students will be valued, encouraged, and challenged in a collaborative learning environment.
Mark Your Calendars
June 2: Minimum Day (1st-6th grades - 1:30 Dismissal)
June 3: Minimum Day (1st-6th grades - 1:30 Dismissal)
June 3: Yearbooks passed out (see ordering information below)
June 6: Last Day of School (1st-6th grades - 12:20 Dismissal)
June 6: 6th Grade Promotion and Social (see details below)
Recommended Summer Activities for Students
Summer is a time to rest, reset, and enjoy our favorite activities. Here you will find the FUSD Summer Activity Recommendations for Students, which is a great resource to plan opportunities for student engagement. While all of these resources are fun and kid-friendly, remember to encourage your children to get away from the screen to build, explore, create, and read.
6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
We are thrilled to be holding an in-person 6th-grade promotion ceremony this year to honor and celebrate our AMAZING 6th graders.
When: Monday, June 6th, 2022
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM (doors open at 8:30 AM)
Where: MSJE, Multi-use room
Parking: Please plan to park off-campus. Limited disabled parking is available.
This year we will be limiting audience attendance to two seats per promoting 6th grader. (Younger siblings may sit on laps.) Tickets will be given to each student during the week of May 30. On June 6, 6th Grade students should 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 - 10:30. Students must return to their classrooms by 10:30 (by this time all parents will leave campus). The 6th grade Promotion social (for students) will be from 11:00 - 12:20 in the Multi-use room. Students should be picked up at the end of the short school day at 12:20 PM.
6th Grader Promotion Dress Code:
No strapless dresses, blouses, or shirts
No sweats, jeans, shorts, or t-shirts
No shoes without heel straps, no thongs (flip flops), and no open-toed sandals
As we are still in a pandemic we are HIGHLY recommending that ALL guests wear a mask to this school event.
Saying Good-bye is Hard to Do
At the end of this school year, we will be wishing Ms. Doreen Gow, Mr. Prince Padania, Mrs. Vaidehi Madabushi, and Ms. Ruscher the best of luck on their new educational adventures. They will each be missed by MSJE staff and students.
Elementary Report Cards and CAASPP Student Score Reports
Elementary report cards and CAASPP (SBAC, CAST, and CAA) student score reports will be available electronically in your Illuminate Parent Portal this summer. Paper versions of the CAASPP student score reports will also be mailed home to families in July/August 2022.
Here are instructions on how to access your Illuminate parent portal. If you did not receive an access code, you’ll need to contact your school office as soon as possible. School offices are only open through Thursday, June 9th. If you don’t get access prior to the close of the school year, you will have to wait until offices reopen on Tuesday, August 9th to receive support.
If you have any questions, please contact your school office.
Medications at School
End of Year Medication Pick Up: Many of our students have a supply of medication at school. A parent or guardian is required to pick up their child’s medication(s) by the last day of school, June 6th. Medications cannot be released to students. All medications left after June 6th will be disposed of.
Medications for 2022-2023 School Year: If your child needs to take medication during the school day, proper medication form(s) must be completed by a physician and parent. The Form D (Medication at School) or Allergy Form (specific to medications related to allergies, e.g. epinephrine, antihistamine) are required for all medications, including over-the-counter. A parent may pick up the forms in the school office. They are also available on the district website.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you.
Ashley Greer Cano, MSN, RN
Credentialed School Nurse
Intent to Return to MSJE
As we start to prepare for the 2022-2023 school year, we would like to remind everyone that if you are moving and/or your student(s) will not be continuing at MSJE next year you need to let the office know. (Please email the secretary, Shanthi @ ssukumar@fusdk12.net.) For returning students: Look out for MAZE day information that will be sent to families this July.
Don't miss out on the Alameda County Fair this Summer
MSJE 2021-2022 Yearbook
Did you miss ordering your yearbook this year? It's not too late! Go to www.treering.com/validate and enter passcode 1012826531584096.
Previously ordered yearbooks will be passed out to students on Friday, June 3.
Noon Duty Supervisors Needed
Paid and Volunteer Positions are available for the 2022-2023 School Year! We are looking to add additional noon supervisors at Mission San Jose Elementary School. The position would be daily from 11:00- 12:45. If you are interested in this paid position, please contact Katy Carter (kcarter@fusdk12.net).
Safety Patrol Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed for 2022-2023 School Year! At MSJE, we are fortunate to have parent/community volunteers to support our morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up on Bryant Street. We are so thankful for those who give their time to ensure the safety of our students. THANK YOU, volunteers!
We are currently looking to recruit additional adult volunteers. If you are available to support our school's Safety Patrol in the mornings (8:00 - 8:20 AM) and/or afternoons (2:40 - 3:00 PM), please contact Katy Carter (kcarter@fusdk12.net).
MSJE's English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Volunteers needed for 2022-2023 School Year! We are still looking for parents of English Learners to serve on the District English Language Advisory Committee (DELAC) and the MSJE English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC). DELAC provides a forum for parents/guardians of English Learners to advise, assist and provide recommendations to District administration and the Board of Education for the continuing improvement of programs, services, and policies for English Learners and their families.
DELAC MEETINGS 2022-2023: Meeting dates TBD.
MSJE ELAC: The ELAC meetings will be held in-person at the MSJE Library (2nd Wednesdays of September, October, February, March, and May, 3:00 to 4:00 PM). At ELAC meetings, you would share DELAC information with our School Site Council which is made up of staff and other parents.
Please contact Katy Carter kcarter@fusdk12.net if you are interested.
MSJE Student Council
2021-2022 MSJE Student Council:
President: Ishita N. (6th Grade)
Vice President: Nitika C. (6th Grade)
Secretary: Sachit S. (4th Grade)
Treasurer: Tanvir K. (6th Grade)
Sergeant of Arms: Rhys I. (4th Grade)
2021-2022 Spirit Days
December 17, 2021 - Hat Day
January 28, 2022 - Mix and Match Day
March 2, 2022 - Pajama Day
March 25, 2022 - Crazy Hair Day
April 8, 2022 - Disney Day
April 29, 2022 - Sunglasses Day
May 20, 2022 - International Day
2021-2022 FUSD School Year Calendar
Please see the 2021-2022 FUSD School Year Calendar.
Please see the 2022-2023 FUSD School Year Calendar.
Instructional-Calendar-22-23.pdfCounselor's Corner
Greetings MSJE Families,
Summer break calls for an end-of-the-school-year celebration. As we reflect, I hope you and your children can feel comfort in what we accomplished as a school community this year. I have been so impressed by the patience, flexibility and resilience demonstrated by our students, families and staff during this school year. Summer is a great time for students to connect with friends and family, rejuvenate, and create special memories.
As we move into summer, I would like to provide you with activities that can help your child continue to grow. It can be as simple as picking up a good book to read. Here are social-emotional learning activities you can do with your child while having fun over the break. Have a great summer and I look forward to working with you next school year.
Best Regards,
Ko Vue
kvue@fusdk12.net
MSJE PTC Contribution Drive flyer - 2021_2022 - Google Docs.pdfPTC Connections
Dear MSJE Families,
Please consider a PTC Board position or committee chair position for the 2022/23 school year.
Parent involvement is critical for a successful school, so we request you to consider a position on the PTC as an officer or a committee chair for the school year. There are jobs that take just a couple of hours a month, some are seasonal, and a few require a routine commitment. We welcome everyone and any help you can provide to continue to make MSJE a top school. Dedicated teachers, staff, and PARENTS help make MSJE great!!!
Join us – it’s rewarding, it’s important, and it’s even fun!..and it’s for your own children. Nominate yourself or someone else.
You can sign up here: Nomination Form MSJE PTC
The nomination deadline is June 5, 2022.
Voting will take place at the June PTC meeting, on June 7, 2022, at 6.00 PM (in-person at MSJE.) Candidates must be present at the meeting to read their candidate statement. Voters must be present at the meeting to cast ballots.
For more information and to find out how to be involved in a way that works for you, please click here. Additionally, volunteer sign up links will be listed on our PTC website throughout the year. If you have any questions, email the PTC at msjeptcexecboard@gmail.com.
Please help us continue to make MSJE an amazing experience by giving your time. It will have a huge impact on students’ lives.
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, June 7, 6:00 PM - in-person meeting (MSJE Multi-Use Room)
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