IJA School Community Connection
Support and Information for Parents/ Families
Wear a Mask. Stop the Spread. Be Safe.
Puma Pride!
December 2, 2020
Dear IJA Families,
Look at all the Bright Lights! We want to thank you all for being apart of the bright lights within our school community. All of us students, teachers/ staff and parents/families continue to shine brightly! Today, take the time to recognize how you can brighten the areas of our school community with the light we each provide for others or the light we develop/share in others.Together, let's continue to be the bright lights of our school community by Fostering Connections, Embracing Challenges and Championing Optimism. We hope everyone had a restful week to recharge and be in gratitude. Have a great week everyone!
We are Pumas! We are Better Together!
Announcements
MPESD Return to School Update:
At the November 18, 2020 Board meeting it was shared that we will return to school no sooner than 2/22/2020
Sign Up for the Tech Challenge (Click Here)
IJA is an Alumni School of the Tech Interactive Tech Challenge and have placed in many of the past years. Please contact us if you are interested in forming a team girodriguez@mpesd.org 408-223-3750.
Ugly Mask Contest PTA due 12/4 (English Click Here) (Spanish Click Here)
Join us and decorate an ugly mask see info below
Food Bank 12/3 7:30am-2:00pm August Boeger Parking Lot
BOOK FAIR, BOOK FAIR! Read All About it Nov.20- Dec. 3
Grades 4-5 Chromebook Pick Up 12/3 at 2:00-5:00pm
Ida Jew Academy will be distributing New Chromebooks for all students in grades 4-5.
If you already have a MPESD District device, you will need to exchange your ipad or chromebook in order to get the new device. If you have any questions, please call our front office at
408-223-3750.
IJA Preliminary Reopening Plan (Click Here)
the Link above is our current preliminary reopening plan for you to view
Together let us continue to foster connection, embrace challenges and champion optimism.
Go Pumas! Vamos Pumas!
Gilbert Rodriguez and Jessica Tejada
Principal and Student Advisor
Upcoming Dates/Events
12/4- Pajama Spirit Day- Send us your pictures on facebook
12/5- Planned Parenthood informational session 5th grade parents at 4:00pm
12/5- Planned Parenthood informational session 7th grade parents at 5:10pm
12/7- PTA Meeting at 6:00pm (Click Here)
12/9- Winter Goody Bag pick up 2:00-5:00pm
12/11- Zoom Game Night Tentative date
12/16- Disney Spirit Day- Send us your pictures on facebook
12/16- Board Meeting 5:00pm
12-19-1/4 Winter Break- Happy Holidays-No School
Parent Workshops
- Dec. 3 Building Routines 5:00pm (Click Here) English
- Dec. 3 Building Routines 6:00pm (Click Here)Spanish
Ugly Mask Contest
English
Ugly Mask Contest PTA due 12/4 (English Click Here)
Join us and decorate an ugly mask see info below
Turn in your photo 12/4
Spanish
Ugly Mask Contest PTA due 12/4 (Spanish Click Here)
Join us and decorate an ugly mask see info below
Distant Learning Spirit T-Shirt!
English
Order yours today!
Our PTA is selling the T- Shirt above. This is a fundraiser opportunity to get one for the whole family in support of our work together this year.
Spanish
Parent Resources and Support
IJA Main Office Hours
The IJA Main Office is open 8:00am-2:00pm (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 Mr. Gilbert Rodriguez girodriguez@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)
Grab and Go Lunches and Weekend Meals (Free)
Virtual Homework Club
The San Jose Public Library has announced a free Virtual Homework Club for students K-8 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM during the week. They have over 40 tutors available. This is a great opportunity!
Attached is the flyer and link for you to view
Need a Device or a Hotspot?
Additional Resource Support
14 Low Stress Tips for Virtual Learning Routines
3 Ideas to Support Your Family's Anti-Racism Journey
Adapting Holiday Traditions During Coronavirus
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
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
Distance Learning Schedules
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