March 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]

MSJE Parent & Student Handbook 2021-2022

Hello Mission San Jose Elementary Families,

It is hard to believe we are nearly finished with the 2nd trimester of the school year. I continue to be incredibly proud of MSJE students and staff as they have resiliently persevered through this school year, despite the many new challenges we have all had to endure. At MSJE and throughout FUSD, safety continues to be our number one concern throughout the Covid 19 pandemic. As we have now experienced a rapid decrease in positive Covid cases, we are thrilled to be able to welcome volunteers back on campus (see details below). Any other future updates regarding safety protocols will be promptly shared with families.

On Wednesday, March 2, we will be celebrating Read Across America Day. Students are welcome to dress in their pajamas and may engage in special reading/literacy activities in classes. I encourage all families to continue the celebration at home by finding opportunities to read together.

Wishing you all a happy and healthy start of Spring.

In Partnership,

Katy Carter, Principal

kcarter@fusdk12.net

Chinese translation linked HERE (March Newsletter).

中文翻譯將在出版後一周內鏈接到這裡(here)。

Mission San Jose Vision Statement

All students will be valued, encouraged, and challenged in a collaborative learning environment.

Mark Your Calendars

March 2: Read Across America Day / Pajama Day
March 4: Minimum Day (Last Day of 2nd Trimester)
March 8, 7:00 PM: PTC Meeting - join on Zoom
March 16, 3:00 PM: School Site Council/ELAC Meeting - join on Zoom
March 17: Report Cards available on Illuminate
March 18 - NO SCHOOL
March 25 - MSJE Spirit Day - Crazy Hair Day

SARC publication

English

"Federal and state laws require school districts to make accountability reports available to the public online. Accountability report information is based on data and information from the previous year. Dates will run one year behind.

We are pleased to inform you that our district's School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) are available in English, Spanish, and/or Chinese, as required. You may view the SARCs on the Fremont Unified School District web site at www.fremont.k12.ca.us under Resources & Contacts/Reports, or by visiting your school office. To answer any questions regarding the SARCs, there are designated personnel available at each school site.

For more information about SARC requirements, see the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/."

Spanish

“Las leyes federales y estatales requieren que los distritos escolares publiquen en su sitio web los informes de responsabilidad escolar para el público. La información contenida en el Informe de Responsabilidad Escolar se basa en los datos del año anterior. Las fechas en el informe son de un año atrás.

Nos complace en informarle que los Informes de Responsabilidad Escolar (SARC por sus siglas en inglés) de nuestro distrito están disponibles en inglés, español y/o chino, tal como corresponda. Usted puede consultar los Informes SARC en el sitio web del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fremont en www.fremont.k12.ca.us bajo Resources & Contacts/Reports o puede visitar su escuela. Para contestar cualquier pregunta sobre el SARC, tenemos personal específico disponible en cada escuela.

Para mayor información sobre los requerimientos del SARC, consulte el sitio web del Departamento de Educación de California (CDE por sus siglas en inglés) http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/.”

Chinese

聯邦和加州法律規定各學區必須將其教學責任報告在網路上公開發佈。教學責任報告是依據前一年的資訊和數據而產生的，所以報告日期將會比數據日期晚一年。

我們很高興地通知您，我們學區的學校教學責任報告 (School Accountability Report Cards, SARC) 依規定有英文，西班牙文和/或中文版本。您可以到 Fremont 聯合學區的網站(www.fremont.k12.ca.us)，點選 “Resources & Contacts/Reports”，或到貴校辦公室閱覽此報告。

各校都有特別人員為您解答任何有關學校教學責任報告的問題。

有關學校教學責任報告的規定，可參考加州教育局(CDE)的學校教學責任報告網站(http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/)。

MSJE Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Mrs. Krista Krishna for being selected as MSJE's 2022 Teacher of the Year! Although it was most difficult to choose just one teacher to represent MSJE, it is clear that Mrs. Krishna exemplifies "Teacher-of-the-Year." In 2021-2022, Mrs. Krishna has worked tirelessly to support staff and students. When not engaging with her own 2nd graders, she is busy supporting MSJE by wearing many other hats. This year alone, Mrs. Krishna has served as MSJE's COST (Coordination of Services Team) coordinator, School Site Council Member, and FUDTA representative... and... perhaps the best hats that Mrs. Krishna wears are the glittery, sparkly, and colorful ones that make our MSJE Spirit days so much fun! Without a doubt, Mrs. Krishna puts her whole heart into every day of being a teacher.

Young Author's Contest Winner

We are thrilled to announce that MSJE 5th grader Kasen Z. has won 1st place in the FUSD Young Authors Contest with his submission, Pillow Boy. We are so proud of Kasen and all the other MSJE students who submitted a Young Authors Entry this year. Find a full list of FUSD winners by grade level at www.fremont.k12.ca.us/youngauthors.

Soccer @ MSJE

Hello MSJE 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade parents/guardians,

We are thrilled to announce that we will be having a 2022 girls and boys soccer season this year. Due to COVID, there will be additional safety protocols to adhere to. Please carefully read the below information.

COVID Safety Protocols

Covid testing is available (at MSJE every Monday) but not mandated unless a player or coach is COVID-19 positive/exposed.
Masking expectations (as of 2/28):
- Required for both indoor and outdoor sports at this time except for students when actively participating in gameplay.
- Required of all FUSD athletes/staff at home and away sites
- Required of game staff/officials at FUSD facilities
- Required of all visiting/non FUSD teams playing at FUSD facilities

Required forms

Interested participants must complete and submit the following forms prior to tryouts (paper copies available in the school office):

Season Timeline

Tryouts (tentative):
- Monday, March 14, 2:45 - 3:45 PM (girls)
- Thursday, March 17, 2:45 - 3:45 PM (boys)
Practices (tentative):
- March 21 - May 23 - Mondays (Girls)
- March 21 - May 23 - Thursdays (Boys)
Games (Monday games, girls play first. Thursday games, boys play first)
- Specific dates to be determined
- Games start at 3:30 PM

Immunization Information for Current 6th Graders

All students entering the 7^th grade in the 2022/2023 school year must receive a Tdap (Pertussis/ Whooping Cough) booster and second Varicella (Chicken pox) and all other immunizations before entering school in August 2022.

Until all required immunizations are complete per state law, students will NOT be allowed to attend school or participate in school sponsored activities.

Proof of the vaccine must include: Student’s name, date of birth, vaccine name, date vaccine administered and name of the clinic, office, or doctor administering the vaccine.

For more information on school immunization requirements, visit www.shotsforschool.org or contact your school.

MSJE Yearbook Cover Contest

Time to get creative! We are holding a yearbook cover contest for our 2021-2022 yearbook. We would love your kids to participate by showing off their artistic capabilities that will last as a lifetime memory. This year’s theme is “School Mascot & Coming Together”. The winner of the artwork contest art will be published as the front cover of the yearbook. 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
Turn in entries to your class teacher by deadline of: 03/25/20201.
On the back of the artwork, please include the following information - Students full name, grade and teacher name

Looking forward to seeing what the students come up with!

Many thanks to Vai and Trupa, MSJE's yearbook committee chairs.

City of Fremont Mental Health Art Contest

FUSD is glad to partner with the City of Fremont for the fifth annual Children Mental Health Awareness Art Competition and Exhibition, to celebrate National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day which falls on Thursday, May 5th 2022. Our virtual student art contest theme for this year is “My Courage & Strength.”

Students living in Fremont or attending FUSD schools are encouraged to submit art, photographs, poetry, and digital work including spoken word performance, podcasts, and short films. Submissions for all entries should be photographed and emailed to yfs@fremont.gov on or before 12:00 pm on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. A virtual art exhibition event will be held in May. For more information, please see the fliers. One is for elementary school-age students from K- 5th grade; and the other one is for students from 6th – 12th grade. More information is also available at the YFS website https://www.fremont.gov/2275/Events.

CMH 2022 virtual art contest K - 5th grade 2.17.22_202202171621307174.pdf

CMH 2022 virtual art contest 6th - High School 2.17.22_202202171622099181.pdf

Volunteers May Return to Campus March 1, 2022

Starting March 1, 2022, volunteers will be able to enter FUSD facilities after meeting the following criteria:

Volunteers must have approval of principal/designee and teacher to enter a classroom.
Volunteers must provide valid photo identification.
Per FUSD Board of Education action on February 9, 2022:
- Only one volunteer per classroom is allowed on campus at a time.
- Volunteers must complete a health/symptom screener.
- Volunteers must provide proof of vaccination:
  - Per Alameda County Public Health (ACPH), people are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as Pfizer or Moderna, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as J & J. The vaccines must be authorized either by the Food and Drug Administration or World Health Organization.
  - Find more information about providing proof of vaccination status per ACPH: English | Spanish | Chinese

Transitional Kindergarten Information

FUSD is hosting an online informational night for families to learn more about Transitional Kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year. on March 2 at 6:00 PM. Please see this flyer for more information.

TK Info Night for 2022-2023 .pdf

2022/2023 7th Grade Advancement Immunization Requirements

Attention parents/guardians of 6th-grade students: California State Law requires that students entering the 7th grade must submit official proof that they are up to date with their immunizations.

Valid proof must show: 1) Student's Name, 2) Date of Birth, 3) Type of Shot Given, 4) Date Given, and 5) Health Care Provider’s Signature/Stamp.

The final date to submit your 6th-grade student’s updated Immunization Record (including Tdap/Whooping Cough, Varicella/Chicken Pox & MMR) to your student’s current school is Friday, May 27, 2022. After this date you must wait until schools reopen in August 2022 (date TBD) to take the official record of vaccinations to the junior high/middle school your student will be attending. The first day of school for the 2022/2023 school year will be Wednesday, August 17, 2022. For more information CLICK HERE.

22.23 7th Grade Advancement Immunization Requirements_RVSD 2.2.22 Eng_Sp_Ch Combo.pdf

2022-2023 Reservation and Proof of Residency

The February MSJE Newsletter included information regarding reservations for the 2022-2023 school year. This process has changed. We now ask that all families fill out this MSJE 2022-2023 Reservation Form (one for each student) by March 4. Proof of residency will now be part of the August MAZE day process. You will not be receiving a reservation form by mail.

New Student Enrollment

Transitional kindergarten (TK), kindergarten, sibling priority, and other new student enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year is now available at https://www.fremont.k12.ca.us/enrollment.

If your student is currently attending an FUSD school, there is no need to re-enroll.

YFS Parenting Support Group Eng Feb March.pdf

Parenting Support Group Available

The City of Fremont Youth and Family Services is hosting another round of parenting classes in the morning and evening, in both English and Spanish. This support group will address and explore the ways in which Covid-19 has impacted families. Please see the flyers for more information.

English flyer

Spanish flyer

MSJE Career Week (May 9-13)

Students will be participating in a virtual Career Week in May. This will provide the opportunity for students to learn about different career choices. We are excited to invite parents to get involved by volunteering to prepare a 2-3 minute presentation to share your careers. More information and sign up is included in this link.

6th Grade Promotion

It is MSJE tradition that graduating 6^th graders are promoted to Hopkins Junior High in a special ceremony each year. This promotion ceremony is entirely set up and run by 6th grade parent volunteers each year in partnership with the PTC and 6^th Grade staff.

We are in dire need of volunteers to plan, coordinate and lead this year’s ceremony in June. Therefore, we request the participation and support of all 6^th grade families. Please sign up here to make this event possible and a fun and memorable moment for graduating 6^th graders of 2021-22.

Thank you,

MSJE Parent Teacher Committee

Updated Covid Protocols

As the nature of the Covid pandemic changes, so do the protocols. Please carefully review the latest COVID-19 Flowchart for Parents (Spanish, Mandarin). This guidance should be used by families to determine the next steps when a student has a positive test, symptoms, or exposure. We are strictly following this protocol at MSJE. Please contact the MSJE office with any questions regarding this protocol.

Please also review the MSJE Site-Specific COVID-19 Safety Protocols and Guidelines.

COVID Parents Flowchart - English.pdf

Noon Duty Supervisors Needed

We are looking to hire 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

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)

Volunteer needed! We are still looking for a parent of an English Learner 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 2021-2022: All meetings will be held at 6:00 PM in the CMR at 4210 Technology Drive, unless otherwise noted: October 25, 2021, December 6, 2021, March 7, 2022, May 2, 2022

MSJE ELAC: The ELAC meetings will be held virtually (3rd Wednesdays of September, October, February, March, and April, 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, 2021 - International Day

2021-2022 FUSD School Year Calendar

Please see the 2021-2022 FUSD School Year Calendar.

Instructional-Calendar-21-22.pdf

Counselor's Corner

Greetings MSJE Families,

I’d like to take this opportunity to appreciate your support with the Kids Heart Challenge. Together, we raised $9,297 which exceeded our goal of $3,225. These funds will help save 168 lives. As we reflect on this challenge, we learned that physical and emotional wellness are key components of our overall health.

As we move into March, it’s important for us to continue to focus on wellness to keep our bodies feeling happy and healthy. During the week of March 21-25, students will have the opportunity to participate in a Wellness Challenge. This week will focus on promoting health and wellness. Each day, students can select from a list of activities to complete and ask for parent signatures. There will be prizes provided for participation.

This month’s character trait is PROBLEM SOLVING. At school, it is important for students to solve problems in a safe and peaceful manner. Over the next month, opportunities will be created for students to consider the best approach to solving problems. At home, we encourage families to reinforce the importance of working together to resolve conflicts and improve relationships. Here is a list of books available at our school library that you could read with your child.

Best Regards,

Ko Vue

kvue@fusdk12.net

Wellness Week Flyer.pdf

MSJE PTC Contribution Drive flyer - 2021_2022 - Google Docs.pdf

PTC Connections

Hello MSJE Parents,

Our Parent Teacher Committee has a rich tradition of successfully supporting the school through volunteering from dedicated parents like you. Please come, join the PTC and get involved to the benefit of your children and their classrooms. Your help and participation will make the MSJE academic and personal growth experience for our little ones that we all want it to be.

There are so many different ways to volunteer and we encourage every parent to find some way to participate, however, it may work best for you and your family. Even if you could give as little as ONE hour of your time per month, it will make a huge difference.

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.

Next PTC Meeting: Tuesday, March 8, 7:00 PM

Until further n0tice, all PTC meetings will be held virtually on Zoom

Cheers,

MSJE PTC Board in partnership with Mrs. Carter

Please email questions to msjeptcexecboard@gmail.com.

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

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