Jensen Ranch
November 3, 2019
Jensen Jaguar Families!
October was a very busy month for us Jaguars! Our teachers and students are busy winding down our first trimester, which ends this coming Friday. Our PTA has coordinated numerous events to both fundraise and bring our community together. Jensen celebrated it's first Halloween and it's first Dia de los Muertos. The success of these special October activities was the direct result of the support of our Jensen families.
November is also filled with many events and activities. During the first two weeks of November, we will be holding our 2nd annual Kindness Challenge that helps us to think about the ways we appreciate the kindness and selflessness of others and ways we can be kind to others. To start this week, students will have an opportunity to create cards for US soldiers. We will be highlighting Veteran's Day at our Friday Flag assembly on 11/8. Then, we will have a holiday on Mon., 11/11 in honor of our veterans. We have a shortened schedule on Wed., 11/13 and Th., 11/14 for teachers to work on report cards. Please take a look through the Round-Up to ensure you are aware of all the upcoming activities and events at Jensen this month and in our community. Later this month, we will be asking for grade levels to make specific food donations to the Castro Valley Community Outreach, a local community organization that helps local families in need. All donations will occur the week before Thanksgiving break.
Some Updates/Reminders:
- Mon., 11/4 Green School Monitor Training for Grades 2-5
- 11/4-11/15 Kindness Challenge Activities
- Fri., 11/8 End of Tri. 1
- Mon., 11/11 No School-Veterans Day
- Wed., 11/13 and Th., 11/14 Early Release Days for Report Cards
Please save the following links:
School Website https://jensenranch.cv.k12.ca.us/
Jensen PTA Website http://jensenranchpta.us/
Facebook @lisamacleanprincipal and @JensenRanchPTA
Twitter @JensenJaguars
In Partnership-
Ms. MacLean, Principal
Dia de los Muertos Activities
This past week, our students had the opportunity to participate in Dia de los Muertos activities during recess times. It was wonderful to see the students building their awareness of the celebration and comfort level to speak about a loved one who had passed. Our parent support was amazing and our students enjoyed being creative. Thank you to Lindsay Sanchez, Ari Sandoval, and Marce McNeill for helping our students
Sugar Skulls
Skull Bracelets
Paper Flowers
Candles
Our Ofrenda
Ofrendas are set up to remember and honor the memory of our ancestors.
More Candles
Fall PTA Movie Night: "Coco"
November is Indigenous People Heritage Month
During November, we will be recognizing Indigenous Heritage Month, still widely known as Native American Month. This is a time to honor the indigenous peoples of the earth and the nations' first peoples, who inhabited the land prior to the United States becoming a nation.
Castro Valley Unified School District serves students with indigenous heritage and honors the cultures and backgrounds that students and families offer the rich fabric of a learning environment. Therefore, if any of our Jensen family members would like to share your Indigenous culture with us at school, we welcome your involvement! Please reach out to your child's teacher or Principal MacLean.
No School-Mon., 11/11/19
Veteran's Day was originally called Armistice Day in honor of the peace treaty signed between Germany and the Allies ending WWI. According to the Department of Veteran's Affairs, the fighting ended on the 11 hour or 11 day of the 11th month.
Castro Valley United Against Hate November Activities
Please click the link below for information on ways your child can get involved in the poetry-art slam. We will be holding our Jensen Ranch Kindness Week Nov. 4-8th. Activities will go towards a Jensen Ranch contribution to the CV Community Alliance's Poetry-Art Slam event later this November. If you have any ideas or activities, please feel free to share with Ms. MacLean!
Poetry Art Slam
Wednesday 11/20 6-8PM
@ The Small Town Society
Click HERE for Flyer with projects our students may be interested in.
For more information on the CV Community Alliance Click Here.
Public Charge Rule
On August 14, 2019, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security amended federal regulations known as the public charge rule. The changes to the existing rule, effective October 15, 2019, will make it more difficult to apply for permanent residency or earn a visa if an applicant is dependent on government aid such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, housing assistance, and Medicaid.
It is important to know that the Child Nutrition Programs are not public benefits. Please continue to complete meal applications and alternative meal forms.
Seeking Additional Jensen Representatives for CVUSD Committees
At Jensen Ranch and CVUSD, we have a number of opportunities for parents to get involved and have an impact by providing input on district policies and practices. Each school sends representatives to these meetings, and in past years, Jensen has had limited representation. Let’s change that! If you’re interested, please contact Principal MacLean with your name and the committee that you are interested in. Thank you to our parents who are currently serving on site and district level committees!
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC):
- The District has established a functioning District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) to advise on programs and services for all EL students in the district. Responsibilities and roles are similar to the ELAC but on a larger level.
- Time & Place: 6:15-7:30 p.m. @ Canyon Middle School Library
- Meeting Dates: 9/18 (@ DO), 10/9, 1/8, 3/11, 6/10 (@ DO)
Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Committee: Rep. Venkatesh Mysore
- The LCAP is a tool for local educational agencies to set goals, plan actions, and leverage resources to meet those goals to improve student outcomes. It is detailed and specific with concrete action plans and outcomes. This committee will provide assistance in the creation of our next LCAP.
- Time & Place: 6:00-7:30 p.m. @ the District Office
- Meeting Dates: 10/22, 12/4, 2/11, 4/2
Strategic Planning Committee:
- The CVUSD Strategic Plan is a document that sets the direction, goals, and mission of the district. This committee will discuss our progress towards this vision.
- Time & Place: 4:00-5:30 p.m. @ Castro Valley High School
- Meeting Dates: 9/24, 11/20, 2/5, 4/29
Equity Task Force:
- Equity is a priority of CVUSD. We regularly reflect on the impact of our actions and take steps to ensure all students receive the supports they require to be successful. This committee will discuss concepts of equity and what the district is doing/can do in the future to best support our diverse population.
- Time & Place: 3:45-5:15 p.m. @ Castro Valley High School
- Meeting Dates: 10/16, 1/15, 3/18, 5/13
Second Step
As part of our PBIS supports, Castro Valley elementary schools use the Second Step program to address:
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Bully Prevention
Child Protection
Second Step is a program rooted in social-emotional learning (SEL) that helps transform schools into supportive, successful learning environments uniquely equipped to encourage children to thrive. More than just a classroom curriculum, Second Step’s holistic approach helps create a more empathetic society by providing education professionals, families, and the larger community with tools to enable them to take an active role in the social-emotional growth and safety of today’s children.
You are encouraged to access the Second Step document below for more information on the ongoing lessons and to support your child's learning at home!
Independent Study
Please click the link to review the updated CVUSD board policy on independent study.
- Independent studies must be 5 days and no more than 10 days.
- No Independent Studies are granted during the first 10 days of the school year.
- No Independent Studies are granted for the last 15 days of the school year.
- A minimum of 10 days prior notice is required to request an Independent Study. An Independent Study form must be completed no less than 10 days prior to the requested Independent Study.
- Students granted Independent Study will be expected to complete daily written assignments in all subject areas which are due the first school day following the end of the contract.
CVUSD Board Recognized Months
September: Attendance Awareness Month
Sept./Oct.: Hispanic Heritage Month
November: Indigenous People/Native American Heritage MonthFebruary: African-American History Month
March: National Women’s History Month
May: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
June: Pride Month
Year-Round: Character Ed, School Safety, Bully Awareness, Arts Education
We support and encourage all students and families in the sharing of their cultural heritage with the Jensen community. Please communicate with your child's teacher or the principal if you have something you would like to contribute.
Jensen Ranch PTA Updates
Dear Jensen Ranch Families,
The Square1Art personalized catalogs (with your child's art work and free stickers) have been sent home on Friday. Each catalog has all the necessary instructions. To order keepsakes, please visit http://square1art.com/shop and enter the online access code (which can be found in your child's catalog).
The last day to order keepsakes online is November 11, 2019. Online orders are encouraged!!!
If you choose to do paper order, please give your order form, along with the payment, directly to your child's teacher. Deadline for paper orders is November 8th.
For questions email jensenranchpta@yahoo.com
JRE PTA Board 2019-2020
Restaurant Fundraiser-Panda Express 11/13/19
Battle of the Books 2020!
Dear 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade Families,
We are very pleased to announce that our yearly Battle of the Books will happen on April 3rd, 2020. All students received a handout with more information as well as permissions slips last Friday. Permission slips are due Friday, November 1st, 2019.
By launching Battle of the Books now, we are making sure students have enough time to read books and get ready for the battle. Please encourage your child to participate. This is a great program that our school is doing to support reading inside and outside the classroom as well as have fun with it.
Jensen PTA Good Eggs Fundraiser
A new fall fundraiser is coming to JRE beginning October 1st! For the first time, our school is partnering with Good Eggs, an online grocery marketplace, that delivers fresh local produce, school lunch, dinner essentials, and much more, right to your doorstep! JRE will even earn 5% back on every order placed in the months of October and November! There are also bonuses for new families who sign up! Visit schools.goodeggs.com today and enter our school code: jensen2019
Shop now, shop often, and please share Good Eggs with your friends and family!
Become a PTA Member!
Become a voting member of the Jensen PTA! The cost is $20 per person and your membership affords you the right to vote on critical programs and events run by the PTA at our association meetings. PTA members can also serve as program chairs and board members.
https://jointotem.com/ca/castro-valley/jensen-ranch-pta/join/register
Jensen Ranch Yearbooks On Sale
Castro Valley Educational Foundation Dynamic Dinner
The annual CVEF Dynamic Dinner Dance will be held on November 8, 2019 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Castro Valley Masonic Center, located at 4521 Crow Canyon Road in Castro Valley. The theme this year is Bollywood. There will be a buffet Indian dinner by Aroma, no host bar, music by DJ Billy Bradford, Henna Tattoos by Henna Happens, a photo booth by Charlie Moehle, and a Bollywood dance performance. The fun evening will include dancing, a silent auction and a live auction featuring cakes and cupcakes from Jenn’s Cupcakes and Disneyland tickets, among other exciting items. All proceeds from this event go directly to fund the CVEF School Grants Program. Please join us to support Castro Valley schools! Please purchase tickets before November 1st at www.cvef.org/dynamic-dance
Potential Parcel Tax Measure
Click Here to Access the CVUSD Local Funding Page for More Information
High-Quality Education
Castro Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) provides an excellent education that prepares students to graduate ready for competitive colleges and 21st-century careers. This is possible thanks to strong academic programs, excellent teachers, high-performing students and a supportive community.
Planning for the Future
As we look to the future, we know we cannot rely on the state to provide the level of funding our schools need. Our District is among the lowest funded in Alameda County and has already made $1.8 million in ongoing cuts in the past two years. Additionally, the Bay Area is one of the most expensive places to live in the country, and many of our teachers live right here in Castro Valley. By retaining and attracting the highest quality teachers, we can improve student achievement and continue providing an excellent education to students.
Potential Local Funding Measure
To provide dedicated funding for our schools to support programs and teachers, the Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education is considering placing a local parcel tax measure on an upcoming ballot. Although no final decisions have been made, a measure may cost $96 per parcel per year and generate $1.5 million annually for six years.
Funds from a measure could:
- Retain and attract highly qualified teachers
- Preserve strong academic programs in reading, writing, science, technology, engineering, arts and math
- Prepare students for college and careers
- Support the health and well-being of all students
- Keep schools clean and well-maintained
Fiscal Accountability Provisions of Potential Local Measure
- All revenue from the measure would be spent right here in our District to support local schools and could not be taken away by the State
- A citizens’ oversight committee and annual audits would ensure that all funds are spent as promised
- No funds could go to administrator salaries
- Seniors would be eligible for an exemption from the cost
Mark Your Calendars!
2019-2020
11/4-11/15 Kindness Challenge Activities
Fri., 11/8 Last Day of 1st Trimester
Fri., 11/11 No School-Veterans Day
Wed., 11/13 Panda Express PTA Restaurant Fundraiser
11/13-11/14 Early Release Days for Report Cards (Kinder @ Noon, 1st-5th @ 1:50 p.m.)
11/18-22 CV United Against Hate Week
Mon., 11/18 Unity Walk
Tues., 11/19 PTA Meeting 7-8 p.m., library, childcare available
Wed., 11/20 United Against Hate Poetry & Art Slam
Fri., 11/22 1st Trimester Report Cards Sent Home
11/25-11/29 No School-Thanksgiving Break
12/23-1/3 No School-Winter Break
Early Release Fridays @ Noon for all students each Friday!
Check the online school calendar for updates by going to the Jensen Ranch school website.
About Us
Secretary Jeanine Disher
Attendance Yasmin Habib
Email: lmaclean@cv.k12.ca.us
Website: https://jensenranch.cv.k12.ca.us/
Location: 20001 Carson Lane, Castro Valley, CA, USA
Phone: (510) 537-6365
Facebook: facebook.com/lisamacleanprincipal/
Twitter: @JensenJaguars