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Office Staff:
Office Staff:
Scott Iwata, Principal
LeAnne Kodama, Secretary
Joyce Oliva, Attendance Clerk
Office: 510-656-1611
Fax: 510-656-7682
Warm Springs Elementary School
47370 Warm Springs Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94539
Hello Warm Springs Families,
Happy October! I hope everyone is staying safe with all this hot weather. We are looking forward to the cooler days that start today. This month is filled with exciting events that we are thrilled to share with you.
Superintendent’s Visit Highlights Warm Springs Spirit:
Last month, Warm Springs Elementary was honored to host Superintendent Zack Larsen and members of the district leadership team as part of their Structured Site Visits across all Fremont Unified schools. During their time on campus, they toured classrooms, met with students, and spoke with staff about the incredible teaching and learning happening every day at Warm Springs.
Superintendent Larsen shared his appreciation for our community, writing:
“Warm Springs shined. We saw dynamic classrooms in action…the love of reading in the library, an incredibly orderly departure from recess, and a clean, friendly, and efficient campus. The bottom line—students respect and appreciate you and truly love Warm Springs.”
Students shared that what makes our school special is the kindness of teachers and staff, the cooperative spirit, and the sense that everyone belongs. They described Warm Springs as “the best school in all the land”—a testament to the caring environment our Wolf Pack creates together each day.
We’re grateful to Superintendent Larsen, Associate Superintendent Angela Bianchini, Director James Arcala, Public Information Officer Barth Paine, and Trustee Vivek Prasad for visiting and celebrating the incredible work happening here at Warm Springs!
This Wednesday, October 8, we will be participating in International Walk and Roll to School Day. It’s a wonderful opportunity for students and families to start the day with some fresh air and exercise while promoting healthy habits and sustainability. We encourage everyone to join in! We should celebrate and encourage walking and rolling to school because walking and rolling
Can create safer environments around schools
Can help reduce 40% of transportation-related CO2 emissions
Can reduce 20% of morning traffic congestion around schools
Can help students achieve 60 minutes of daily exercise, as recommended by the Center for Disease Control.
Please note that there will be no school on Friday, October 24, due to Family Conferences, which we will be doing on November 21.
From October 27 to October 31, we will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week with the theme "Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free". It’s always such a meaningful time as we engage our students in conversations about making healthy choices and pursuing their goals.
Lastly, our beloved Halloween Parade will be on October 31. We can’t wait to see all the creative and fun costumes! More details on the parade will be shared below, so please keep reading.
We look forward to celebrating these events together and continuing to make Warm Springs an exciting place for our students to learn and grow.
Wishing you all a fantastic October!
Friday, October 31 is a Minimum Day:
3rd out at 12:04 and 4th and 5th are out at 12:21. PLEASE make arrangements for these pick up times.
In partnership,
Scott Iwata
Principal
GROWTH MINDSET QUOTE OF THE MONTH:
GROWTH MINDSET QUOTE OF THE MONTH:
“Be a bush if you can't be a tree. If you can't be a highway, just be a trail. If you can't be a sun, be a star. For it isn't by size that you win or fail. Be the best of whatever you are”
“Be a bush if you can't be a tree. If you can't be a highway, just be a trail. If you can't be a sun, be a star. For it isn't by size that you win or fail. Be the best of whatever you are”
-Martin Luther King Jr.
-Martin Luther King Jr.
WARM SPRINGS VISION STATEMENT
WARM SPRINGS VISION STATEMENT
Warm Springs empowers all students to be socially responsible, global citizens, while maximizing their unique potential in a safe and positive learning environment.
Warm Springs empowers all students to be socially responsible, global citizens, while maximizing their unique potential in a safe and positive learning environment.
Halloween Parade & Costume Policy
Halloween Parade & Costume Policy
Halloween, Friday, October 31 is a Minimum Day:
3rd out at 12:04 and 4th and 5th are out at 12:21.
PLEASE make arrangements for these pick up times.
We will be having a Halloween parade this year on October 31, from 10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. on the upper black top. Here is the map teachers will be using. Parents that plan to watch, do not need to check in to the office. You can wait in the parent area to watch.
NO masks that cover the whole face. Staff members must be able to identify students.
Weapons, real or fake, are not allowed.
Costumes that could be offensive or perpetuate a stereotype of someone’s culture, gender, heritage, or religion are not permitted.
Costumes should not hinder your ability to participate in your classes; costumes may not present safety issues in the hallway.
District dress code still applies.
2025 - 2026 Basketball Physical
2025 - 2026 Basketball Physical
Warm Springs participates in girls & boys basketball. 5th-grade students are able to try out for the teams. Due to the large amount of 5th grade classes we have, we are not able to have 3rd or 4th graders try out.
Girls Team Tryouts - Thursday, November 13, 2025 - 2:45pm to 3:45pm
Boys Team Tryouts - Monday, November 17, 2025 - 2:45pm to 3:45pm
If your 5th grade student is interested in trying out for the 2025 - 2026 Warm Springs Basketball Team, they will need to submit a Preparticipation Physical Evaluation form prior to trying out. A physician will need to complete this form. Please plan ahead as medical appointments tend to take awhile to obtain.
The office will collect the Preparticipation Physical Evaluation form and permission slip beginning Monday, November 10th . Permission slips will be distributed at a later time.
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC
I would like to extend a warm invitation to all of our multilingual learner families to join our English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC). This is a wonderful opportunity for you to have a voice in supporting our students' success and to help guide important decisions that impact our multilingual learners.
By joining ELAC, you’ll be part of a group that works closely with school staff to ensure we are providing the best possible programs and resources for our multilingual students. Your input and experiences are invaluable in helping us create an inclusive and supportive environment for every learner.
If you are interested, please let me know. We meet three to four times a year, on Zoom. You can email me at: siwata@fusdk12.net or call me at 510-656-1611 ext. 45-001
i-Ready Diagnostics Results
i-Ready Diagnostics Results
i-Ready Diagnostics are assessments in reading (grades 1–12) and mathematics (grades 1–8) that help teachers understand student strengths and growth areas. The Fall diagnostic window ended on September 19, and results are now available to parents/guardians through the i-Ready “For Families” report.
To access the report of diagnostic results, your student should log in to their i-Ready account, and from there you can enter the FUSD access code W54RK3 to view results. For more help, you can download the step-by-step guide here: i-Ready For Families Reports 2025-26.
Celebrate International Walk and Roll to School Day!
October 8, 2025
Join Warm Springs 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. This year, our school will celebrate in-person at the schoolyard. 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!
After School Program Flyers on Peachjar
After School Program Flyers on Peachjar
DIGITAL FLYER DELIVERY
As a reminder, Fremont Unified School District uses Peachjar to send approved flyers from community organizations digitally. After-school sports, free community programs, and college prep are just a handful of the resources found in our district’s Peachjar emails.
You may visit Peachjar by clicking on the link above or on the peach icon located below the Wolf mascot on the bottom of our school website.
Valet Reminder
Valet Reminder
Drivers, please do not exit your vehicle while using the valet. If your student will need assistance getting in or out of the vehicle, please park across the street so you can assist them. Student backpacks, lunch bags, etc. should be with them and not in the trunk of the vehicle. Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep our valet system moving smoothly.
Please refer to this slide deck that was sent out in the beginning of the year regarding our pick up and drop off procedures in the valet.
Mrs. Brown's Counselor Info
Mrs. Brown's Counselor Info
Please make sure to visit Mrs. Browns webpage for all Counselor related information.
Warm Springs PTA Corner
Warm Springs PTA Corner
Hello Parents,
1. Reflections Art Contest is open and WS PTA is excited to see the creative side of our students once more!
Deadline for submission is October 15th.
This year's Theme : “I belong…”
Parents – please encourage your kids to participate in one or more of the following categories (only one entry per category is allowed):
• Literature
• Dance choreography
• Music composition
• Photography
• Visual Arts
• Film Production
Click below for the entry form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6mk5j2XFghiDbZXUKWaD1MVGquMAUQ-Vg44VFoqoNkjW2DQ/viewform
For multiple categories, you will have to redo the form for each separate entry.
Kindly ensure artworks & entry are all original and authentic and not AI generated or "inspired". This is an opportunity for our students to show case their authentic talent & creativity.
2. Popcorn Party Membership Contest:
The PTA Membership Contest is still open. The class with most number of member sign-ups from each grade will win a Popcorn Party!!! Parents who sign up to be PTA members before October 31st, your membership will go towards the tally of your student’s classroom. So if you haven’t already become a PTA member, sign up through the link below.
Membership Sign Up- https://jointotem.com/ca/fremont/warm-springs-pta
3. Trunk & Treat:
PTA’s Trunk & Treat is scheduled for Friday, October 17th. More details will follow soon. If you’d like to attend during PTA special access hour to avoid Trunk & Treat rush time, please sign up to become a PTA member through the link above.
4. Fall Stampede:
Our largest fundraiser of the year Fall Stampede, is fast approaching. Donations’ Platform goes live on October 20th and our Fall Stampede Run Date is Friday, November 7th. More details will follow.
Attendance-Works-Elementary__handout_101421.pdfAttendance Works
Attendance Works
Help Your Child Succeed in School:
Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early
2026 3D & Young Innovators STEM Challenge
2026 3D & Young Innovators STEM Challenge
This will be the second year we are partnering with MSJ Rotary and Ohlone College to offer this to FUSD students. Please note - interested students need only complete the Google Form linked to the QR code to enter - only those chosen to go to 'faire' need to take the next steps and create a prototype. Last year, our inaugural year, the 3D Challenge was open to grades 6-12. There were 191 team submissions across the district, 30 finalists, and 3 winning teams.
This year the Young Innovators STEM component has been added for grades 3-6 sponsored by Young Gates in conjunction with the 3D Challenge.
This year there will be 40 finalists chosen to present their prototypes at the showcase-Maker Faire - 30 for 3D and 10 for Young Innovators. There will be four cash awards presented by MSJ Rotary on March 7, 2026 at Ohlone Newark.
Student Appointments / Early Pick Up
Student Appointments / Early Pick Up
In order to preserve valuable instruction time, please make appointments for your student before or after school hours when possible. Not only are they missing instruction time but it is also disruptive to the rest of the class when the teacher is interrupted by your student's early dismissal. However, if you need to pick up your student, please be mindful of the bell schedule. Once all of the students are dismissed for recess or lunch, it is unsafe to have one of our supervisors leave their area unsupervised to find a student that is being picked up. For the safety of all of our students, please pick your student up either before or after the recess or lunch periods. Be sure to inform your teacher and bring an ID when checking out your student. Thank you for your cooperation.
Office Policy Reminder
Office Policy Reminder
Please remember that we do not forward parent/guardian messages to students during the school day as this disrupts instruction. Horner Middle School, also follows this same protocol. As a reminder we also have a "No Drop Off" policy except for medication and glasses. We do not accept homework, projects, lunches, water bottles, etc. We will provide a free lunch if needed and have a filtered water station on campus. Thank you for helping your students learn to be responsible and accountable.
Problems with Student Google Account Log In?
Problems with Student Google Account Log In?
If you are having problems logging into your Student's Google Account please follow these instructions provided by our Computer Specialist, Mr. Andronic.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found
Don't forget to have your students check the Lost and Found clothing rack if they have misplaced any of their belongings. It is located outside the kitchen of the office building. All unclaimed items will be donated to local charities during the school breaks.
To help recover lost items, be sure to write your student’s first and last name inside their items (jackets, lunch boxes, umbrellas, hats, etc.) if there’s a possibility of it being lost. Either write your student’s name with a permanent marker or on a piece of tape to place on their items. Items found with names on them will be returned to their owners.
Warm Springs Nondiscrimination Policy
Warm Springs Nondiscrimination Policy
It is the policy of Warm Springs to provide a school and work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Schools will provide a positive learning environment which promotes respect for all students and staff of the school community.
It is the policy of Warm Springs to provide a school and work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Schools will provide a positive learning environment which promotes respect for all students and staff of the school community.
In accordance with this policy, Warm Springs will not tolerate discrimination in any form, nor will it tolerate behavior by students or staff that harasses insults, degrades, or stereotypes any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, marital status, age, gender, disability, or sexual orientation.
In accordance with this policy, Warm Springs will not tolerate discrimination in any form, nor will it tolerate behavior by students or staff that harasses insults, degrades, or stereotypes any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, marital status, age, gender, disability, or sexual orientation.
(BP/AR 0202)
(BP/AR 0202)
Warm Springs Community
Warm Springs Community
Paperless fliers for community events, programs, and resources can be found here. To sign up for automatic notifications, go to www.peachjar.com and click on 'Sign Up'.
Paperless fliers for community events, programs, and resources can be found here. To sign up for automatic notifications, go to www.peachjar.com and click on 'Sign Up'.
Remember to read the Announcements and Headlines on the Warm Springs website, too. Additional information is posted there as it comes up on a day to day basis.
Remember to read the Announcements and Headlines on the Warm Springs website, too. Additional information is posted there as it comes up on a day to day basis.
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