IJA School Community Connection
Support and Information for Parents/ Families
Puma Pride!
July 12, 2021
Dear IJA Families,
Wishing everyone a Pumatastic Summer! We hope you all are enjoying family/friends getting some rest and relaxation. We wanted to share information as we continue to receive updates regarding the reopening of schools from both our county and state health departments. Summer preparation for the the upcoming school year continues at IJA as we prepare for our First Day of School on August 19, 2021. 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 are beyond excited to be back in person for the 2021-2022 school year! Have a great Summer!
Note: 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.
Together Fostering Connections, Embracing Challenges and Championing Optimism. Positive energy is powerful energy! Thank you once again for your partnership.
Go Pumas! Vamos Pumas!
Gilbert Rodriguez and Jessica Tejada
Principal and Student Advisor
First Day of School August 19, 2021
MPESD Academic Calendar 2021-2022 (Click Here)
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
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 6:00pm
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
- July 15: MPESD Reopening of Schools Committee 6:00-7:30pm
- Aug. 2 Main office Fully reopened 7:45am- 3:30pm
- 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
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