IJA School Community Connection
Support and Information for Parents/ Families
Puma Pride!
July 22, 2020
Positive energy is Powerful energy! We want to thank our school community for your continued partnership/ patience as we plan and prepare for next school year. Together, we continue to teach our students and each other to adapt to change during this time. MPESD continues to meet with the School Reopening Committee to respond to the updated guidance we receive from Santa Clara County Office of Education and Santa Clara County Health Department. 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:
Superintendent Dr. Elida MacArthur Message: Reopening Plans 2020-2021
Please review the message link from our Superintendent Dr. Elida MacArthur regarding our reopening plans (Click Here)
Parent Survey (one on one phone calls):
We will be contacting you this week and the next starting this Thursday to gather additional information from you in response to the school year if you did not complete the survey sent out last week by the district.
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 to Mrs. Raquel Schaffino at rschaffino@mpesd.org and we will provide allocated days as we get closer to our first day.
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 follow all direction with Shelter in Place
- Continue to Wash your Hands and take of yourselves and families
Go Pumas! Vamos Pumas!
Gilbert Rodriguez and Jessica Tejada
Principal and Student Advisor
Puma Praise (Go Pumas! Vamos Pumas!)
This week our ALAS teachers attended the The Association of Two-Way & Dual Language Education (ADTLE) conference -2 Full Days. Teachers volunteered to attend seeking out professional development that included how to engage students virtually, building relationships remotely in partnership with parents and students and curriculum planning for distance learning or a hybrid model.
PTA:
Our PTA shares in a commitment to develop and strengthen our school with you and your family. Look out for more information Parents/ Guardians we are stronger together. Welcome Mrs. Lissa Oros as our new Treasurer. Go Pumas
Shout it out!
- Mrs. Jolene Segun continues to organize and plan student/teacher curriculum for next school year
- Mrs. Sabina Hall thank you for your donation of $250.00 to IJA PTA for our Tech Challenge efforts ( Ida Jew Academy is a Tech Academy Alumni School for the past several years. We continue to place for over the past several years)
Coffee with the Superintendent
7/28 at 6:00pm (English)
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 820 1374 1946
Passcode: 725553
Join us!
7/29 at 6:00pm (Spanish)
Para participar por teléfono
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
ID de la reunión: 883 7713 4962
Código de acceso/Clave: 878834
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
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
7/28 Coffee with the Superintendent for (English Speakers) 6:00pm
7/29 Coffee with the Superintendent for (Spanish Speakers) 6:00pm
8/3 Coffee with the Principal 10:00am (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