Jensen Ranch
January 6, 2020
Jensen Jaguar Families!
Thank you for all the love and support you have shown our students and staff over the first half of the year! We appreciate you coming to school to see your children perform in events, receive special recognitions, lead activities and events
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.
Some Updates/Reminders:
Mon., 1/6 1st Day Back in 2020!
Wed., 1/15 4/5 Schoolwide Spelling Bee 8:30 a.m.
Th., 1/16 Early Release Day - Kindergarten @ noon; 1st-5th grade @ 1:50 p.m.
Fri., 1/17 No School - Staff Development Day
Mon., 1/20 No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Th., 1/23 PTA Skate Night at Golden Skate in San Ramon
Fri., 1/24 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Fri., 1/24 Annual Geography Bee Grades 3, 4, 5 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. in MPR
Th., 1/30 100th Day of School
Fri., 1/31 Lunar New Year Parade @ Friday Flag - Happy Year of the Rat!
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
Jaguars in Action: December 16-20
1st Gr. Celebrating the Holidays
Care Packages - Season of Service. Thank you rooms 7, 13, 14, 15!
Attendance Reporting
Please notify the office every day your child is absent. Absences should be cleared within 48 hours.
Call Jensen Ranch at 510-537-6365
- press 0 to speak to the office
- press 1 to leave an attendance message (24hrs/day, 7 days a week)
Let us know your student’s name, room #, date of absence, your relationship to the student, the
reason for the absence and your phone number.
Checking Attendance on the Aeries Parent Portal
Parents are encouraged to monitor daily student attendance through the Aeries Parent Portal. By logging into the Parent Portal, you can view absences and tardies. The school must be notified within 72 hours (3 school days) to correct any potential errors. It is good to get in the habit of checking your child's attendance on a regular basis.
https://castrovalleyusd.asp.aeries.net/student/LoginParent.aspx?page=default.aspx
You can access the following by logging on to the Aeries Parent Portal:
Student Profile
Demographics
Supplemental Information
Contacts (with the option to update as needed)
Attendance/Tardies
Medical - Immunizations, Vision and Hearing Screenings
Test Scores
Spelling Bee (4th-5th Grade)
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.
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.
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!
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.
Class Parties with Food: What’s in the Wellness Policy
Jensen Ranch PTA Updates
Dear Jensen Ranch Families,
PTA would like thank all the families who participated in our two new fall fundraisers. We raised $314 with GoodEggs and $1,119 with Square1Art. The money we raised will help us to keep the music program next year.
We will not have a PTA meeting in December or January. Watch for upcoming information on January's Skate Night on January 23 and February's Movie Night!
Our next PTA meeting will be held on February 18th. School staff will be holding a presentation on MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support).
For questions email jensenranchpta@yahoo.com
JRE PTA Board 2019-2020
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
To purchase your JRE Yearbook, please log onto your TreeRing account. If you do not have a TreeRing account yet, go to https://tr5.treering.com/createAccount/10152606243399
Health Reminders: When Do I Keep My Child Home? Medication?
Health Flyer from Alameda County Public Health
Alameda County Food Bank
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
Mon., 1/6 1st day back to school after Winter Break
Fri., 1/10 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Wed., 1/15 Annual Spelling Bee Grades 4-5 8:30 a.m. MPR
Th., 1/16 Early Release Day - Kindergarten @ noon; 1st-5th grade @ 1:50 p.m.
Fri., 1/17 No School - Staff Development Day
Mon., 1/20 No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Th., 1/23 PTA Skate Night at Golden Skate in San Ramon
Fri., 1/24 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Fri., 1/24 Annual Geography Bee Grades 3, 4, 5 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. in MPR
Th., 1/30 100th Day of School
Fri., 1/31 Lunar New Year Parade @ Friday Flag - Happy Year of the Rat!
Tues. 2/4 CVUSD Elementary Spelling Bee @ Canyon Middle School 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Fri., 2/7 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Fri., 2/7 Principal's Coffee and Tea following Friday Flag
Fri., 2/7 PTA Movie Night
Fri., 2/14 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting) -Happy Valentine's Day!
Mon., 2/17 No School - Presidents Day
Tues., 2/18 PTA Meeting & MTSS Presentation
Wed., 2/19 4th Grade Walk Through California
Th., 2/20 5th Grade Walk Through the Revolution
Fri., 2/21 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Wed., 2/26 End of 2nd Trimester
2/25 - 2/28 Scholastic Book Fair in Library
Fri., 2/28 Spirit Day
Fri., 2/28 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
3/4 - 3/5 Early Release Report Card Days - Kindergarten @ noon; 1st-5th grade @ 1:50 p.m.
Fri., 3/6 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Fri., 3/6 Principal's Coffee and Tea following Friday Flag
Fri., 3/6 Read Across America Assembly 11 a.m. - noon
Fri., 3/13 2nd Trimester Report Cards Home
Fri., 3/13 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Th., 3/19 Open House
Fri., 3/20 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
3/23 - 3/24 Early Release - Spring Conferences - Kinder @ noon; 1st-5th grade @ 1:50 p.m.
Tues., 3/24 Spring Pictures
Fri., 3/27 Spirit Day
Fri., 3/27 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Mon., 3/30 No School - Staff Development Day
Tues., 3/31 No School - Cesar Chavez Day
Fri., 4/3 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Fri., 4/3 Principal's Coffee and Tea following Friday Flag
Fri., 4/3 Battle of the Books
4/13 - 4/17 No School - Spring 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