IJA School Community Connection
Support and Information for Parents/ Families
Puma Pride
July 8, 2020
We hope everyone had a great weekend! Planning and preparation in partnership with our school community continues in the month of July as we continue to receive guidance from both the Santa Clara County Office of Education and Santa Clara County Health Department. Over the past couple of weeks we have been meeting to address the reopening plans with our district reopening committee; which will be shared with our school community in the weeks ahead. We appreciate your partnership and understanding in the newness of the new normal. 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:
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)
Incoming 7th graders for 2020-2021:
Parents/ Guardians please make sure to provide proof of your student's immunizations. Remember, "No Shot, No School." These can be emailed and we will provide allocated days as we get closer to our first day.
MPESD Preparation and Engagement for 2020-2021:
District wide a reopening committee made up of members from all sites/roles was developed to provide voice for the reopening of schools that includes Parents, Teachers/Staff, Administrators and School Community. We also thank you for attending the Coffee with the Superintendents and sharing in conversation. Continue to visit our District website for more information.
Community Alert:
Please be on alert as we have had unauthorized individuals on our Ida Jew Academy campus who have set two fires in recent days. If you see any suspicious activity on our school sites, please call 911 as SJPD is investigating these matters. Thank you for your support.
Reminders:
- Stay Healthy/ Safe and follow all direction with Shelter in Place
- Continue to Wash your Hands and take of yourselves and families
Note: We are in partnership with you and want to continue to support in your students learning. We understand how hard this is for you and want to be a continued resource in community. Please communicate with us if you or your family is impacted throughout this time. Our focus with the newsletter during the summer will be to provide you with support and links for our families to continue be engaged in learning, provide social emotional supports for students and families and updates regarding our next school year. Please continue to read and review our newsletter, website and social media.
Go Pumas! Vamos Pumas!
Gilbert Rodriguez and Jessica Tejada
Principal and Student Advisor
Coffee with the Superintendent for Spanish Speakers 7/9
The district gathered valuable input at the Coffee with the Superintendent in June. We are pleased to be able to host another Coffee with the Superintendent in Spanish.
This meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 9 from 6-7 pm. It will be a virtual meeting.
To join, use the following link or phone number:
+1 669 900 6833
Reminder: June Parent Survey Link Closes on 7/10
The District committee is reviewing the results of the June parent survey and a similar survey will be sent to teachers in the near future.
Parents, if you did not take the survey in June, you can still participate.
ENGLISH SURVEY:
LINK EN ESPANOL:
The English and Spanish surveys will close on July 10.
8th Grade Pick up 7/15
Grades TK- 7th Pick up 7/15
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!
617 N. Jackson Avenue
San Jose, CA 95133
Tuesday, July 7 to Friday, July 10, 1-6 pm
Saturday, July 11, 9-2 pm
More Testing (Click Here)
Parent Resources and Support
Here are a few kid-approved ideas to get summer 2020 started!
Let's Read together Pumas
Self-Care for Parents
How to plan a summer 'safecation'
How to plan a summer 'safecation': What to know about road trips, flying, hotels and more (Click Here)
How to Talk Honestly With Children About Racism
Medical and Fabric Masks
Upcoming Dates/Events
7/9 Coffee with the Superintendent for Spanish Speakers 6:00pm
7/10 Last day to complete June Parent Survey
7/15 8th Graders Pick up: Pick up Promotion certificates, Photos, and Yearbooks from 9:00am-12:00pm
7/15 TK-7th grade Pick Up: final date to pick up student belongings whole school student belonging pick ups year books from 9:00am- 12:00pm
7/29 Coffee with the Principal (Tentative date)
8/6 Food Distribution 1st Thursday of the Month (AB parking Lot: See District website)
8/18 Start of School (Tentative date and additional information to be provided)
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: 831-246-6188
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeofthepumas/?eid=ARCNnhigLBqvsqMvEpSkMbCtLXwVpGqJPIth_UN7TpEhk7LzIaNDU9gftECGeEdYr1tujOyZbzgFP-0R