IJA School Community Connection
Support and Information for Parents/ Families
Planning and Preparation for 21-22
Juniper Landscaping
Blacktop Resurfaced
Small Parking Lot Resurfaced
Puma Pride!
July 28, 2021
Dear IJA Families,
Summer planning and preparing for our a safe return on August 19, 2021. Just wanted to share some updates and information with each of you in support of our safe return to school. Please understand that we continue to receive updates regarding the reopening of schools from both our county and state health departments. Most importantly we wanted to share what you all can do Before August in preparation for the start of school. Please see the information below. We look forward to seeing everyone soon. Enjoy your Summer!
Together Fostering Connections, Embracing Challenges and Championing Optimism. Positive energy is powerful energy! Thank you once again for your partnership.
Go Pumas! Vamos Pumas!
Mr. Gilbert Rodriguez and Mrs. Jessica Tejada
Principal and Student Advisor
Coffee with the Superintendent 8/2/2021 at 5:30pm English Virtual Meeting (Click Here)
Cafe Con La Superintendent 8/2/2021 at 6:45pm Spanish Meeting (Pulse Aqui)
- Join in on our conversation with our Superintendent Dr. Elida MacArthur as we discuss our reopening of schools and additional information about the new school year.
MPESD National Night Out 8/3/2021 at 6:30- 8:00pm at Robert Sanders
Come out and join us at Robert Sanders Elementary for some school community fun. The first 100 people will get a backpack and a water bottle. (See Flyer Below)
Supply Lists
- Schools will not provide a supplies list; schools will provide the necessary materials to all the students. Families can choose to buy supplies for their students, but schools or teachers will not be sending a supply list to parents/guardians.
Uniforms:
- It has been shared that districtwide students will be asked to once again to wear school uniform
- All Grades Uniform quick Reference Sheet (Click Here)
Parent/Student Virtual Orientation: August 12,2021 (Zoom)
- TK/K Students: 5:00pm
- Grades 1-8: 6:00pm
Student Welcome Walkthrough Orientation grades TK-8 (Tentative Dates)
Note: Please understand that orientation dates and format are subject to change and are currently planned for in-person.
- TK/K Students Aug. 16 at 5:00pm
- Grades 1-5 Aug. 17 at 6:00pm
- Grades 6-8 Aug. 17 at 6:30pm
Immunizations and Vaccination information:
Please make sure to review all appropriate immunization information for school aged children:
- (English - Click Here)
- (Spanish - Click Here)
- Vaccinations information for school age children (Click here)
Upcoming Dates/Events
- Aug. 2 Main office Fully reopened 7:45am- 3:30pm
- Aug. 2 Coffee with the Superintendent English 5:30pm zoom
- Aug. 2 Cafe Con La Superintendent Spanish 6:45pm zoom
- Aug. 3 National Night Out 6:30pm- 8:00pm at Robert Sanders
- Aug. 5 San Jose Public Library events see flyer below
- Aug. 12: Parent/Student Virtual orientation:TK/K Students: 5:00pm Grades 1-8: 6:00pm
- Aug. 16: Student Welcome Walkthrough Orientation TK/K Students at 5:00pm
- Aug. 17: Student Welcome Walkthrough Orientation Grades 1-8 at 6:00pm
- Aug. 19: First Day of School
- Back to School Welcome back is planned for September
SJ Public Library: "Back2Cool" Speaker Series: A Family Learning Center Event
Join in on the fun!
Now Enrolling
Vaccine Information for grades 12-17
MPESD Academic Calendar 2021-2022
Parent Resources and Support
IJA Main Office Hours Summer
Our main office will have limited office hours from July 12- August 1 so if you need to get ahold of us please email us in advance. The office will reopen fully on August 2, from 7:45am- 3:30pm.
- 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.
- Email girodriguez@mpesd.org if you need support
- Please make an appointment prior to your arrival with Mrs. Raquel Schaffino rshaffino@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)
COVID 19 and Behavioral Health Services
Additional Resource Support
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
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