IJA School Community Connection
Support and Information for Parents/ Families
Puma Pride!
September 30, 2020
Dear IJA Families,
The Fall season reminds us of the importance of embracing change and preparing for growth. Together, we all have significantly grown in response to the many changes in our world today. During this time continue to celebrate how much you and your family have grown despite the various changes. This week celebrate your growth in reflection and celebrate the growth of others by letting them know that you recognize their growth and ability to adapt to change. Puma Proud of you our students, teachers and parents and families.
Together let us continue to foster connection, embrace challenges and champion optimism.
Reminders:
- Please be on time to class
- Please make sure your student does not login to Google Meeting without the teacher present.
- Continue to follow the MPESD Online Positive Behavior Expectations- (English/ Spanish and Vietnamese Click Here)
- Stay connected with us through our website, facebook and PTA
Announcements:
Virtual Back to School Day 10/9 at 8:00am
We will be hosting our virtual back to school event (see details below)
Food Bank at August Boeger Middle School Parking Lot October 1, 2020
Every first Thursday of the month families are invited to gather food in the parking lot
Distant Learning Spirit T-Shirts: Coming soon!
Our PTA will be sharing more information on how you can get a hold of our distant learning spirit T-shirt 2020 -2021 Distant Learning We Got This and face mask fundraiser that will be available soon.
Hispanic Heritage Month September 15-October 15
Our school community will be highlighting various months/events this school year to highlight inclusion and the celebration of cultures.
Canvas Updates:
- Students and staff continue to interact and practice using Canvas.
- We will be sharing more information with students in the coming weeks as we utilize assignments features and other interactive aspects of the student management system.
Note: Continue to have your student login to their email daily and attend class meetings. If you need help with logging in our please contact our main office and we will do our best to help you.
Go Pumas! Vamos Pumas!
Gilbert Rodriguez and Jessica Tejada
Principal and Student Advisor
IJA Main Office Hours
The IJA Main Office is open 9:00am-3:30pm (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 Mrs. Raquel Schaffino rschaffino@mpesd.org or call 408-223-3750 if you have any questions,
School Site Council Representative Opening (Parent or Community Person at Large Representative Vacancy)
School Site Council is an school advisory group made up of 4 parents, 1 student, 3 Teachers, 2 Administrators which participates in the development of the school site plan. If you are interested in having your name placed on the ballot (Click Here to View current Ballot), please complete the School Site Nomination Form (Click here) and return the Ida Jew Academy main Office, or email form to girodriguez@mpesd.org
Our SSC meets at IJA typically 6 to 7 times throughout the school year. For more information, please contact the IJA main office.
Virtual Back to School Day 10/9 at 8:00am
Dear IJA Families,
We want to thank you for your ongoing partnership this school year! We also wanted to reach out to inform you of the process our staff will be using for our Virtual Back to School Day. Since we are unable to have a traditional Back to School Night this year, we needed to think outside the box of how our teachers can share their Back to School information with you.
On Friday, October 9th at 8:00am, all of our teachers will send you a Back to School Day link with their Back to School message and information. We are hoping this will allow you to watch it at any point during the day and won’t tie you down to a specific time during your busy schedules. Along with the link, the teachers will be sending you a Google Form link where you can type in questions or comments for your teacher to respond to after you have viewed their link.
We thank you for working so closely with our children and teachers and continue to appreciate your support at home.
Need a Device or a Hotspot?
Breakfast and Lunch served daily 10:00am- 1:00pm
Location: August Boeger Middle School: Parking Lot
All school aged children 18 and younger can receive a free meal.
(We will also have applications if you need them available)
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
Upcoming Dates/Events
Our school community will be highlighting various months/events this school year to highlight inclusion and the celebration of cultures.
10/8: Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Diversity 5-6:30pm (Zoom) see MPESD.org
10/9: Virtual Back to School Day 8:00am
10/10: World Mental Health Day
10/14: MPESD Board Meeting 6:00pm (Zoom) see MPESD.org
10/19: NED Kindness Show
10/19-10/23: College Week
10/21: Coffee with the Principal 10:00am
11/3: Election Day Please Make sure to vote
Parent Resources and Support
14 Low Stress Tips for Virtual Learning Routines
What is Race? Having the Conversation With Young Children
World Mental Health Day 10/10
Technology Support Hotline
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.
Food Resources Available
The resources provided below are directly related to current food resource opportunities within Santa Clara County. The food distribution map is a comprehensive tool to provide residents with potential food sources close to them. Availability is subject to change and there may be eligibility requirements based on the service organization.
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)
Uplift Family Services' Mobile Crisis Team
Distance Learning Schedules
Note: Teachers will also share Learning Schedules each Friday for you to prepare for the following week.
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: 831-246-6188
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeofthepumas/?eid=ARCNnhigLBqvsqMvEpSkMbCtLXwVpGqJPIth_UN7TpEhk7LzIaNDU9gftECGeEdYr1tujOyZbzgFP-0R