November 2023
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,
November is a good time to reflect on all of what and who we are grateful for. I am deeply grateful for the parents, families, staff, and students of MSJE. Being able to watch our amazing student grow and develop everyday is tremendously joyful. On behalf of Mission San Jose Elementary School, I wish you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Season.
During the month of October, we celebrated Unity Day, International Walk & Roll to School Day, and Red Ribbon Week. The month came to an end with the first MSJE Movie Night and Halloween. Students and staff had a lot of fun with pumpkins, the parade, and arts & crafts. What fun it is to see our students engaging in school-wide events, shining inside and outside of the classrooms.
All Kindergarten - 5th grade students are learning about emotion management through our Second Step social-emotional learning curriculum. I am proud to see students utilizing the strategies and skills they have learned around school in various situations and am confident that their new learning will benefit them in future situations.
Parent conferences will be held during the week of November 13. Building a strong partnership with your child's teacher is an important way to support them. Please make every effort to attend conferences this year.
Happy November!
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
November 1: Make-up Picture Day
November 5: Daylight Savings Time Ends
November 8: Boys Basketball Tryouts
November 9: Girls Basketball Tryouts
November 10: Veterans Day (No School)
November 13-17: Parent Teacher Conferences/Minimum Days (1st-5th grade - 1:30 dismissal)
November 14, 7:00 PM: PTC Meeting - join on Zoom
November 20 - 24: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
November 29, 3:00 PM: School Site Council/ELAC/Safety Committee Meeting - MSJE library
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher conferences will be held during the week of November 13. Conferences will be individually scheduled by your child's classroom teacher. You will be given the choice to attend a virtual conference (on Zoom) or an in-person conference. Specialists will have conference time as follows:
Science - grades 1, 2, 4, 5 (Ms. Ruscher): Appointment only (see Mrs. Ruscher's MJSE Parent Teacher Conferences sign-up). Please email Ms. Ruscher with additional conferencing needs (hruscher@fusdk12.net).
Science - grade 3 (Ms. PR): Please contact classroom teacher for science conference request. Please email Ms. PR with additional questions (lpietrusiewiczrexroa@fusdk12.net).
Computer (Mr. Andronic): Drop-in conferences (no appointment needed) November 13, 7:50-8:14 AM and 1:30-3:30 PM (Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/2504155192?pwd=YzJLZHR3R0FHUXozSG1za2hYelh5UT09)
PE (Mr. Singleton): Drop-in conferences (no appointment needed) November 13-17, 1:30 - 3:54 PM (Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83706091245?pwd=wwBV8vaJEAnXpPCoEubvxaL2T0Vshd.1, Meeting ID: 837 0609 1245, Passcode: 815193)
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.
Science Camp
We are thrilled to be returning to SCIENCE CAMP this school year! This year, all 5th-grade students will be attending Mission Springs Outdoor Education Science Camp February 20-23, 2023. More information coming soon.
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.
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.
2023-2024 MSJE Yearbook
It's not too early to order a 2023-2024 MSJE Yearbook.
GATE (Gifted and Talented Education)
Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) provides support for gifted and talented (GATE) students through differentiated instruction. FUSD believes that differentiated instruction not only serves the needs of our exceptional students, but also enhances the entire educational program for all students. In February of 2020, funding for the CogAT testing was cut as part of the budget savings. While the CogAT testing has been the primary means of qualifying students for GATE identification we are now in the process of identifying an alternative way of identifying students. There will not be a test for GATE eligibility given this year.
During the 2023/2024 school year we will continue to identify 5th grade students who were not identified in an earlier grade. These students may be considered for GATE identification through the professional judgement process. Teachers and/or parents may nominate a student. A completed nomination form must be submitted by the teacher or parent to the school Principal by December 15, 2023. Principals will set up meetings with the teacher, student, and parent to discuss the student’s eligibility for GATE identification.
Sports at MSJE
Basketball season at MSJE is just around the corner. This year, 4th and 5th-grade students are able to try out for the basketball team. Participation in school sports requires the submission of the following forms prior to tryouts:
Participation Physical Evaluation Clearance Form
Some doctors may use a different form which is OK as long as "unlimited participation" is noted.
Physical forms must be current (dated August 16, 2023 or after)
Basketball Timeline:
Open Gym:
Boys: November 6 (2:55 - 4:40 PM)
Girls: November 7 (2:55 - 4:40 PM)
Tryouts (Note: Physical form must be submitted prior to tryouts - no exceptions):
Boys: November 8 (2:55 - 4:40 PM)
Girls: November 9 (2:55 - 4:40 PM)
Practice Schedule (beginning November 27):
Boys: Mondays and Wednesdays (2:55 - 4:40 PM)
Girls: Tuesdays and Thursdays (2:55 - 4:40 PM)
Games (dates TBD):
9 games Jan. - Feb.
MSJE's English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Volunteers needed: We are looking for parents of Multilingual Learners to serve on the 2023-2024 District English Language Advisory Committee (DELAC) and the MSJE English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC). DELAC provides a forum for parents/guardians of Multilingual 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 2023-2024:
Virtual Meetings - all Meetings at 6:00 PM: 10/23, 12/14, 2/12, 4/15
MSJE ELAC: The ELAC meetings will be held in-person at the MSJE Library (2nd Wednesdays of Sept, Oct, Feb, Mar, and May at 3:00 - 4:00 PM ). At ELAC meetings, our DELAC representative will 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.
Spirit Days 2023-2024
TBD
MSJE Student Council
President: Kaylon Patel (rm 23)
VP: Rohit Chakkirala (rm 20)
Secretary: Aayat Nasim (rm 23)
Treasurer: Joslyn Yau (rm 19)
Sergeant of Arms: Shanvi Kudupu (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
November encourages us all to practice showing gratitude. The act of practicing gratitude has many benefits in improving our mental health, bringing us closer to our loved ones, and building resilience. At school, there will be many opportunities for students to reflect and show their appreciation. Families can reinforce and practice showing gratitude at home.
Every Wednesday is Wellness Wednesday where students can participate in wellness activities in the counselor’s classroom that incorporate arts and craft. The students have created Positive Bookmarks, Growth Mindset Zentangles, Mindful Coloring, and practicing Butterfly Breaths. We look forward to creating more opportunities this year for students to engage in.
Parent Workshops:AQ2
Supporting the Mental Health and Wellness of Children, November 13 at 6:00 (Spanish Flyer) (Chinese Flyer)
Establishing Positive Online Behaviors, November 30 at 11:00 (Spanish Flyer) (Chinese Flyer)
Best Regards,
Ko Vue
kvue@fusdk12.net
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, November 14, 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