IJA School Community Connection
Support and Information for Parents/ Families
Good Job Everyone! Go Pumas! Vamos Pumas!
Puma Pride!
December 14, 2020
Dear IJA Families,
Proud to be a Puma! We want to thank everyone for doing such a good job in support of our school this year with distance learning; and at home. With the Holiday Break a week away let's encourage our students to finish 2020 strong. Take some time this week to reflect as a family how far we all have come as a school community of learners. We invite you to attend our Mindfulness Parent workshop on 12/15 at 5:00pm before all the hustle and bustle of next week. Celebrate the good and the growth this week. Positive energy is powerful energy!
Together Fostering Connections, Embracing Challenges and Championing Optimism.
Go Pumas! Vamos Pumas!
Gilbert Rodriguez and Jessica Tejada
Principal and Student Advisor
Announcements
Mindfulness for Parents 12/15 at 5:00pm (Zoom link Click here)
Join us as part of our efforts to mindfulness practices.
Holiday Meals Available 12/18 10:00am- 1:00pm (All Sites)
Please make sure to spread the word that we will be providing Boxed meals on Friday 12/18/2020 from 10:00am-1:00pm (14 days worth of food- See flyers below).
Sign Up for the Tech Challenge (Click Here)
IJA is an Alumni School of the Tech Interactive Tech Challenge and have placed in many of the past years. Please contact us if you are interested in forming a team girodriguez@mpesd.org 408-223-3750.
Food Bank 1/7 at 7:30am-2:00pm August Boeger Parking Lot
MPESD Return to School Update:
At the November 18, 2020 Board meeting it was shared that we will return to school no sooner than 2/22/2020
IJA Preliminary Reopening Plan (Click Here)
the Link above is our current preliminary reopening plan for you to view
Shout Outs!
- Thank you PTA! for engaging our school community Mika, Angela, Lisa, Eren
- Thank you SSC! for your partnership in leadership Lisa, Jesse, Angela, Veronica, Mrs. San Juan, Mrs. Friend , Mrs. Jex
- Thank you Board Member Brenda Serrano for your support with our Marquee
- Thank you Teachers for making a unique year great year for our students and families
- Thank you Students for your effort's in and outside of distance learning
- Thank you Parents/ Families for your partnership with IJA
- Thank you to our deployment team for getting all our our school supplies and goodies out to our school community: Jolene, Raquel, Erika, Silvia, Miguel and Sergio and Nelson
Upcoming Dates/Events
12/16- Board Meeting 5:00pm
12-19-1/4 Winter Break- Happy Holidays-No School
1/7 Parent Workshop (See Below)
1/13- Student Picture Day Grades TK- 5
1/13- Student Picture Day Grades 6-8
Parent Workshops
- Jan. 7 Parenting and Social Media 5:00pm (Click Here) English
Distant Learning Spirit T-Shirt!
English
Order yours today!
Our PTA is selling the T- Shirt above. This is a fundraiser opportunity to get one for the whole family in support of our work together this year.
Spanish
Holiday Meals Available 12/18 (Free)
Parent Resources and Support
IJA Main Office Hours
The IJA Main Office is open 8:00am-2:00pm (Closed 12-1:00pm for lunch)
- Face Mask is required to enter the office
- Please maintain social distancing requirements
- If you are sick or have been in contact with a sick person please do not come into the office.
- Please make an appointment with Mr. Gilbert Rodriguez girodriguez@mpesd.org or call 408-223-3750 if you have any questions,
Food Resources
The resources provided below are directly related to current food resource opportunities within Santa Clara County.
You can also call 2-1-1, a 24-hour multi-lingual service, or text your zip code to 89821 to get more information.
COVID-19 Testing is FREE for everyone!
Statewide COVID-19 Hotline:
833-422-4255 (833-4CA-4ALL)
The statewide call center will be open 7 days a week:
- 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday – Friday, Pacific Daylight Time.
- Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time.
More Testing (Click Here)
Grab and Go Lunches and Weekend Meals (Free)
COVID 19 and Behavioral Health Services
Virtual Homework Club
The San Jose Public Library has announced a free Virtual Homework Club for students K-8 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM during the week. They have over 40 tutors available. This is a great opportunity!
Attached is the flyer and link for you to view
Need a Device or a Hotspot?
Additional Resource Support
Setting Up a Healthy Media Relationship With Your Child
3 Ideas to Support Your Family's Anti-Racism Journey
Adapting Holiday Traditions During Coronavirus
Join PTA!
Our PTA is very involved in our school community, they have arranged school wide events, provided school spirit days that add to the school culture here at IJA. They also help us with fundraising that help support our school.
We need your support in attending our monthly PTA meetings (Zoom Format).
- Join today (Click Here) ($1 fee will be applied)
PTA Amazon Smile
Please support us by using Amazon Smile. They donate us every time you shop.
- Use "smile.amazon.com" and choose" Ida Jew Elementary PTA "as a supporting charity organization
- Use "smile.amazon.com "y elija "Ida Jew Elementary PTA" como la organización de caridad.
Uplift Family Services' Mobile Crisis Team
National School Lunch Application
Application English 2020-2021 (Click Here)
- Letter to Households English 2020-2021 (Click Here)
- Please send to mjosicka@mpesd.org
- Letter to Households (Spanish) 2020-2021(Click here)
- Please send to mjosicka@mpesd.org
Distance Learning Schedules
Important Links
Ida Jew Academy
Jessica Tejada Student Advisor
Email: girodriguez@mpesd.org
Website: https://www.mpesd.org/Domain/9
Location: 1966 Flint Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA
Phone: 408-223-3750
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeofthepumas/?eid=ARCNnhigLBqvsqMvEpSkMbCtLXwVpGqJPIth_UN7TpEhk7LzIaNDU9gftECGeEdYr1tujOyZbzgFP-0R