IJA Community Connection [Updated]
Support and Information for Parents/ Families
Updated Information (Please Review)
Welcome Back
- 8/12 Welcome Back Rescheduled to 3:00pm (Zoom)
Technology Pick up
- 8/13 and 8/14: Technology Pick up at IJA 2-6pm (See below)
Parent Distance Learning Training or Workshops Dates (Zoom)
English - August 11, 2020, from 6 to 7 pm:
https://esuhsd.zoom.us/j/88653103042?pwd=bzRXeTZYbFdiNTRwTjVUcHlFd3pwdz09
Passcode/Clave: 787511
Spanish - August 12, 2020, from 6 to 7 pm:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89301388586?pwd=YnBKV3BwUDBBWkJEUUk0K213bENaZz09
Passcode/Clave: MPESD
Vietnamese - August 12, 2020,, from 6 to 7 pm
https://esuhsd.zoom.us/j/82892109005?pwd=TjkzM28wM01YRXNkejZnRzYzUVVlZz09
Passcode/Clave: 072066
Puma Pride!
August 5, 2020
Working on the final details! We look forward to the days to come and will continue to update you with all new information as we receive it in the coming days. We have heard from many parents through email and most recently at our coffee with the principal this past Monday. Based on the conversation we will continue to host these type of events and continue with our regular communication (Please see updates this week and next). Please continue to communicate to your loved ones the importance of washing hands and social distancing as well as wearing a mask. Stay healthy, hopeful, safe and always enjoy the time with family. We are Stronger Together! Go Pumas! Vamos Pumas!
Announcements:
Food Bank Open Today 8/6 9-12:30pm:
- We will providing food distribution at August Boeger Middle School from 9-12:30pm (Please remain in your vehicles)
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,
MPESD 2020-21 Adopted Calendar (Click Here)
Ida Jew Academy will be following the 180 instructional days instead of the 175 school day calendar in previous years (Bell Schedule to be determined based on return to school status)
Community Alert:
If you see any suspicious activity on our school sites, please call 911 as SJPD is in partnership investigating these matters. Thank you for your support.
Reminders:
- Stay Healthy/ Safe and continue to wash your hands and take care of yourselves and families.
Go Pumas! Vamos Pumas!
Gilbert Rodriguez and Jessica Tejada
Principal and Student Advisor
Student Class Assignments 8/11
Join us on 8/11 from 1- 3:00pm: Drive- thru Format
Last Name A-L 1:00-2:00pm
Last Name M-Z 2:00-3:00pm
Note: We will also mail class assignments to those who can not pick up.
Welcome Back IJA! on 8/12
Copy of Presentation: Click Here
August 12, at 3:00pm (Zoom Meeting Event)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88324115689?pwd=dFFvYVowRmwzZWVIcVVSWmwwUHZTQT09 Meeting ID: 883 2411 5689 Passcode: 6yCLk4
TK/ Kinder Orientation! on 8/12
Copy of the Presentation (Click Here)
August 12 at 5:00pm (Zoom Meeting Event)
This will be a virtual event on Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82989265793?pwd=bHFHQWlpMTZGNUVsNEduYWJWZWNqQT09 Meeting ID: 829 8926 5793 Passcode: N1etjW
Technology Pick up 8/13 and 8/14
- Please stay in your car (Drive thru Format)
- Please wear a mask and socially distant
- Location: Ida Jew Academy Parking Lot
Parent Distance Learning Training or Workshops Dates (Zoom) 8/11-12
English - August 11, 2020, from 6 to 7 pm:
https://esuhsd.zoom.us/j/88653103042?pwd=bzRXeTZYbFdiNTRwTjVUcHlFd3pwdz09
Passcode/Clave: 787511
Spanish - August 12, 2020, from 6 to 7 pm:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89301388586?pwd=YnBKV3BwUDBBWkJEUUk0K213bENaZz09
Passcode/Clave: MPESD
Vietnamese - August 12, 2020,, from 6 to 7 pm
https://esuhsd.zoom.us/j/82892109005?pwd=TjkzM28wM01YRXNkejZnRzYzUVVlZz09
Passcode/Clave: 072066
7th Graders required to have TDAP
Incoming 7th graders for 2020-2021:
Parents/ Guardians please make sure to provide proof of your student's immunizations. These can be emailed to Mrs. Raquel Schaffino at rschaffino@mpesd.org or provided via appointment. Please Schedule an appointment or call 408-223-3750.
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)
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
Grab-and- go Lunches Still Available
Grab-and- go Lunches Available
Mount Pleasant Elementary School District
Grab-and-Go breakfast and lunch will be available to all students at August Boeger Middle School from 9am to 12pm M-F
East Side Union High School District
Students will be able to pick up a bag lunch once a day from 12pm – 1pm M-F. Locations include: Silver Creek, Mt. Pleasant, Evergreen, and Overfelt High Schools. For more information, call 408-374-5191 or go to esuhsd.org
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)
Parent Resources and Support
Uplift Family Services' Mobile Crisis Team
Upcoming Dates/Events
8/6 Food Distribution 1st Thursday of the Month (AB parking Lot: See District website)
8/11 Schedule Distribution Drive Thru and Mailer
8/11 Parent Empowerment (TBA)
8/12 TK/Kinder Orientation at 5:00pm (Zoom Event)
8/12 Welcome Back IJA! 6:15pm (Zoom Event)
8/18 First day of School: Distance Learning Format
8/26 Coffee with the Principal Zoom at 10:00am
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