October 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,
Beautiful weather, falling leaves, and the excitement of fall are in the air! I hope you are all doing well. We are now officially halfway through the first trimester. We are proud of the hard work and excellent progress we have already seen from our students.
MSJE has just completed "Start With Hello Week" during which students had many opportunities to get to know other students. It is great to see the beginnings of new friendships and kindness towards one another.
October 4 is International Walk & Roll to School Day. Students are encouraged to participate by walking or riding their bikes to school to celebrate our school spirit, our health, and the environment. October 18 is Unity Day. We ask for all students to wear orange to show unity for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion and to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying.
For any questions you may have or for more information about how you can support MSJE, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I look forward to the opportunity to partner with all members of the MSJE community to provide our students with an amazing year!
Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy October!
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
October 3: English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) - join on Zoom
October 4: Walk & Roll to School Day
October 10, 7:00 PM: PTC Meeting - join on Zoom
October 11, 3:00 PM: School Site Council/ELAC/Safety Committee Meeting - MSJE library
October 13: NO School for Students
October 18: Unity Day / Stop Bullying Day
October 19: Great CA Shakeout Earthquake Drill
October 23-27: Red Ribbon Week
October 27, 6:30 PM: MSJE Movie Night (PTC Event)
October 31: Pumpkin Contest + Halloween Parade + Minimum Day (all 1-5th Grade Students dismissed at 1:30)
Alameda County Teacher of the Year Awards
On September 21, Fremont Unified's 2023 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Rachel Brown, welcomed Alameda County Superintendent Alysse Castro, County Board of Education Trustee Eileen McDonald and #FremontUnified Superintendent CJ Cammack to Mission San Jose Elementary to her classroom. Our special guests were impressed by students' engagement and the caring class culture.
We look forward to celebrating Mrs. Brown at the Alameda County Office of Education's Teacher of the Year Awards on October 5, 2023. Information and tickets: www.acoe.org/toy.
School Custodian Appreciation Day
October 2 is School Custodian Appreciation Day. MSJE is so lucky to have the support of our amazing custodians, Mr. Rene Carranza and Mr. Jason Pearsall. They both do so much, every day, to keep MSJE safe and clean. We are grateful for their dedication and hard work.
International Walk & Roll to School Day - October 4th
Join MSJE for International Walk and Roll to School Day! We will celebrate our school spirit, our health, and the environment with the Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools program. With your family and friends, you can participate by:
Taking a walk, or riding a bike, skateboard, or scooter
Biking with your child on their own or with a trail-a-bike
Taking the bus with your child and walking to and from the bus stop
Joining a Walking School Bus or a Bike Train
We look forward to walking and rolling with you!
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.
Halloween at MSJE
Our Annual Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Activity will continue this year. Students can bring a decorated or carved pumpkin to enter the contest. We added a new category for a green ribbon award for the best-decorated pumpkin using recycled materials. Participating students must bring their pumpkins to school on October 31st for judging. The pumpkins will be displayed for our Halloween Parade. We look forward to seeing the creativity.
The MSJE Halloween Parade will occur on Monday, October 31 at 1:00 PM. This will be an outdoor event for staff and students. Parents are welcome to observe the parade on campus in designated areas.
Halloween Costumes: Dressing for Halloween is a fun and festive part of October that many of our students and staff are looking forward to. Please carefully review the MSJE Halloween Dressing and Celebration guidelines.
2023-2024 MSJE Yearbook
It's not too early to order a 2023-2024 MSJE Yearbook. Order before October 31 and receive a discount of 10%.
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
MSJE participates in girls & boys basketball and soccer. This year, 4th and 5th-grade students are able to try out for the teams. 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 is a winter sport. Tryouts will be held in November. Games and practices will be scheduled from December through February.
Soccer is a spring sport. Tryouts will be held in March. Games and practices will be scheduled in April and May.
MSJE's English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Please join Principal Katy Carter for the first ELAC meeting on Tuesday, October 3 at 4:00 PM to discuss details of MSJE's English Language Development instructional program.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/81144855173?pwd=VnU5WDFRMDZGcGY1UGlFNnRWdGNrUT09
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
More info coming soon
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
October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. In efforts to show zero tolerance for bullying, MSJE will be celebrating Unity Day on Wednesday, October 18th. Unity Day is an initiative to unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Students will have the opportunity to engage in activities to learn how to create an inclusive school. Please encourage your child to participate and wear orange to show their support for Unity Day.
Red Ribbon Week is an awareness campaign to teach students about the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol, and encourages healthy choices. This year’s theme is “Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free” Our school will be celebrating and committing to being kind to ourselves and others by participating in a spirit week from October 23-27th.
Our Annual Pumpkin Carving & Decorating will continue this year. We would like to invite students to participate by bringing a decorated or carved pumpkin to school on October 31st for judging. The pumpkins will be displayed for our Halloween Parade. We look forward to seeing the creativity. In addition, this year we’ve included a special category for a Green Ribbon for the best decorated pumpkin using recycled materials.
Lunch Bunches will start this month. Lunch Bunches will take place during lunch recess and provide opportunities for students to make connections with other peers. Students will be given hands-on activities that allow them to practice social-emotional skills while having fun. You can sign-up here if your student is interested in attending.
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.
Resources
Parent Workshop: Setting Boundaries and Routines for Children and Youth (Monday, October 30th from 6:00-7:15)
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 Schmahl Science; 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, October 10, 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