Jensen Ranch
March 8, 2020
Family Dance Postponed
We are sorry to inform you that the 25th Anniversary PTA Family Dance scheduled for this Friday night has been postponed as a precaution due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The health and well-being of JR families is always our top priority. Thank you for understanding. The new date for the Dance TBD.
Jensen Jaguar Families,
COVID-19/Corona Virus Updates
As new updates are released on the impact of COVID-19/Corona Virus, it will be shared with you here. Click here to access the CVUSD information page on COVID-19/Corona virus. We will be reviewing our upcoming site and districtwide events to ensure we are planning with the safety of our community in mind. There may be situations that necessitate either the postponement or cancellation of upcoming events. I encourage you to take a few minutes to review the link above which answers questions CVUSD has received in recent days related to the COVID-19/Corona Virus. You will be notified of any changes that are related to Jensen Ranch Elementary School.
Basic health practices are our best bet of remaining healthy.
- Keep hands clean, wash with warm soap and water for 20 seconds
- Use hand sanitizer
- If you have a fever or flu-type symptoms, stay home until you are symptom-free for 24 hours.
Here are a couple of videos you might want to share with your children or watch yourself on proper handwashing:
Proper Handwashing-Good for kids interested in the science of handwashing!
Hand Hygiene-The Dirt on Germs
Family Dance Postponed
We are sorry to inform you that the Family Dance scheduled for this Friday night has been postponed as a precaution due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The health and well-being of JR families is always our top priority. Thank you for understanding. The new date for the Dance TBD.
ELAC Meeting, Tues., 3/10 6-7 p.m. in the Library
Our next ELAC Meeting is this Tuesday night, March 10th. The meeting will be from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in the Library. You will be able to learn about a number of Computer Programs that you can use at home to help your child grow in their English language proficiency; as well as sites that give them the opportunity to practice skills taught in class. In addition, please come with any questions you may have. You may bring your child if you would like, as we will have Chromebooks and learning sites set up for them to use during the time.
2nd Trimester Reports Cards Go Home This Friday
Our 2nd-trimester report cards will be sent home Fri., 3/13/20.
Spring Conference Days: March 23 and March 24
Don't forget that we have a change in release times on Mon., 3/23 and Tues., 2/24 for teachers to hold spring conference for students at risk of not meeting end of the year standards. The early release schedule is as follows:
Kinder Release @ 12:00 p.m. 1st-5th Release @ 1:50 p.m.
Enrollment for 2020-2021
TK-Kindergarten enrollment for next school year (2020-2021) is now open for the 2020-2021 school year. Spots are filling up quickly. Enrollment for incoming 1st-5th graders opens on March 17. Please check the enrollment section below for more information.
If you have a child in K-4th grade currently at Jensen Ranch and you are not planning to return to Jensen Ranch next school year, please complete the form attached in the section below "2020-2021 Enrollment." We are trying to get a good understanding of our enrollment numbers for next school year.
Updates/Reminders:
Tues., 3/10 ELAC Meeting 6-7 p.m.
Fri., 3/13 2nd Trimester Report Cards Home
Fri., 3/13 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
**Postponed**Fri., 3/13 PTA Family Dance -presale tickets only
Th., 3/19 Open House 6-7 p.m.
Fri., 3/20 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
3/23 - 3/24 Early Release - Spring Conferences - Kinder @ noon; 1st-5th grade @ 1:50 p.m.
Tues., 3/24 Spring Pictures
Fri., 3/27 Spirit Day
Fri., 3/27 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Mon., 3/30 No School - Staff Development Day
Tues., 3/31 No School - Cesar Chavez Day
Please save the following links:
School Website https://jensenranch.cv.k12.ca.us/
Jensen PTA Website http://jensenranchpta.us/
Facebook @lisamacleanprincipal and @JensenRanchPTA
Twitter @JensenJaguars
In Partnership-
Ms. MacLean, Principal
2020-2021 Enrollment & Registration Information
General Enrollment Information
TK and Kindergarten Enrollment Begins -Open Now
New 1st-12th Student Enrollment Opens Tuesday, 3/17/20
Are You Moving? Not Planning to Return to Jensen for 2020-2021?
Corona Virus Information from Alameda County Health
Click here to access the CVUSD information page on COVID-19/Corona virus.
Health Reminders: When Do I Keep My Child Home? Medication?
Attendance Reporting
Please notify the office every day your child is absent. Absences should be cleared within 48 hours.
Call Jensen Ranch at 510-537-6365
- press 0 to speak to the office
- press 1 to leave an attendance message (24hrs/day, 7 days a week)
Let us know your student’s name, room #, date of absence, your relationship to the student, the
reason for the absence and your phone number.
Checking Attendance on the Aeries Parent Portal
Parents are encouraged to monitor daily student attendance through the Aeries Parent Portal. By logging into the Parent Portal, you can view absences and tardies. The school must be notified within 72 hours (3 school days) to correct any potential errors. It is good to get in the habit of checking your child's attendance on a regular basis.
https://castrovalleyusd.asp.aeries.net/student/LoginParent.aspx?page=default.aspx
You can access the following by logging on to the Aeries Parent Portal:
Student Profile
Demographics
Supplemental Information
Contacts (with the option to update as needed)
Attendance/Tardies
Medical - Immunizations, Vision and Hearing Screenings
Test Scores
Independent Study
Please click the link to review the updated CVUSD board policy on independent study.
- Independent studies must be 5 days and no more than 10 days.
- No Independent Studies are granted during the first 10 days of the school year.
- No Independent Studies are granted for the last 15 days of the school year.
- A minimum of 10 days prior notice is required to request an Independent Study. An Independent Study form must be completed no less than 10 days prior to the requested Independent Study.
- Students granted Independent Study will be expected to complete daily written assignments in all subject areas which are due the first school day following the end of the contract.
Public Charge Rule
On August 14, 2019, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security amended federal regulations known as the public charge rule. The changes to the existing rule, effective October 15, 2019, will make it more difficult to apply for permanent residency or earn a visa if an applicant is dependent on government aid such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, housing assistance, and Medicaid.
It is important to know that the Child Nutrition Programs are not public benefits. Please continue to complete meal applications and alternative meal forms.
Second Step
As part of our PBIS supports, Castro Valley elementary schools use the Second Step program to address:
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Bully Prevention
Child Protection
Second Step is a program rooted in social-emotional learning (SEL) that helps transform schools into supportive, successful learning environments uniquely equipped to encourage children to thrive. More than just a classroom curriculum, Second Step’s holistic approach helps create a more empathetic society by providing education professionals, families, and the larger community with tools to enable them to take an active role in the social-emotional growth and safety of today’s children.
You are encouraged to access the Second Step document below for more information on the ongoing lessons and to support your child's learning at home!
March is Women's History Month
Women’s History Month began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California. The Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women planned and executed a “Women’s History Week” celebration in 1978. The organizers selected the week of March 8 to correspond with International Women’s Day. The movement spread across the country as other communities initiated their own Women’s History Week celebrations the following year. In 1980, a consortium of women’s groups and historians—led by the National Women’s History Project (now the National Women's History Alliance)—successfully lobbied for national recognition. In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the Week of March 8th, 1980 as National Women’s History Week.
-https://www.womenshistory.org
Here are some resources if you want to learn more about Women's History Month with your children! Next week, the Round-Up will begin highlighting important and influential women who made an impact on our world.
PBS Parents/Children’s Books for Women’s History Month
Huffington Post/17 Children’s Books In Honor of Women’s History Month
Sojourner Truth c. 1797-1883
Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree, was born into slavery in New York and after gaining her freedom, she fought as an abolitionist and fought for women's rights, religious tolerance, pacifism, and desegregation. She worked alongside with Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglas and is well known for her speeches. She was also an author.
Sojourner Truth-Biography.comMalala Yousafazi 1997-
CVUSD Board Recognized Months
September: Attendance Awareness Month
Sept./Oct.: Hispanic Heritage Month
November: Indigenous People/Native American Heritage MonthFebruary: African-American History Month
March: National Women’s History Month
May: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
June: Pride Month
Year-Round: Character Ed, School Safety, Bully Awareness, Arts Education
We support and encourage all students and families in the sharing of their cultural heritage with the Jensen community. Please communicate with your child's teacher or the principal if you have something you would like to contribute.
Class Parties with Food: What’s in the Wellness Policy
Jensen Ranch PTA Updates
Dear Jensen Ranch Families,
Family Dance Postponed
We are sorry to inform you, but the Family Dance scheduled for this Friday night has been postponed as a precaution due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The health and well-being of JR families is always our top priority. Thank you for understanding. The new date for the Dance TBD.
We Need You for Jensen's 2020-2021 PTA Board!
It's time to elect a new PTA Board for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year! All positions are currently open. In order for the PTA to exist, there needs to be a President, Secretary and Treasurer. Please read through the position descriptions/responsibilities below and consider volunteering your time. If you have any questions, please direct them to any of the current Board members, or email to jensenranchpta@yahoo.com, or to our Nominating Committee: Andrea Giannecchini andrea689g@gmail.com.
Elections will be held at the April PTA Meeting on Tues. 4/21, 7:00pm.
Thank you and Go Jaguars!
Marina Lyubimov
PTA President
President (can have co-Presidents): necessary position
One-year commitment/2 year maximum. Averages 5 hours per month
Presides at all meetings of the PTA Executive Board and the PTA General Membership Serves as the Executive Officer for the PTA
Acts as the liaison with the Administration to present parent wishes and concerns and reports back to parents through PTA process
Helps with and provides oversight for PTA committees
Helps as needed with school and PTA events, i.e. registration, etc
Vice President:
One-year commitment/2 year maximum. Averages 3 hours per month
Acts as assistant to the President and shall preside in he/her absence
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Helps with and provides oversight for PTA committees
Helps as needed with the school and PTA events, i.e. registration, etc
Secretary: necessary position
One-year commitment/2 year maximum. Averages 4 hours per month
Documents PTA board and general meeting minutes, posts accordingly
Other duties as requested by President or Vice President
Helps as needed with school and PTA events, ie registration, etc.
Financial Secretary:
One-year commitment/2 year maximum. Averages 4 hours per month. Collect cash and checks from various PTA events. Sign for and confirm the amount received. Keep excel spreadsheet of checks collected and make a deposit with Bank of the West. Report amount deposited to Treasurer and indicate the correct income category. Also attends PTA meetings.
Treasurer: necessary position
One year commitment/2 year maximum. Averages 2 hours per week
Writing of checks and handles all bookkeeping and financial reporting. Also making sure that expenses come under budget.
Attends PTA meetings, presents budget and balance finances throughout the school year. Knowledge of Quicken (accounting software) a plus but not required
Coordinates or partners for semiannual audit activities and tax preparation and filing
Parliamentarian:
One year commitment/2 year maximum. Averages 1 hour per month - or less.
Review By-Laws annually with the board and submit updates through Peralta and the California State PTA every three years
Historian:
One year commitment/2 year maximum. Averages 2 hours per week
Manages/oversees external communications (eg. PTA Liaisons, newsletters)
Assist President in preparing the annual report required by the California State PTA
For questions email jensenranchpta@yahoo.com
JRE PTA Board 2019-2020
Become a PTA Member!
Become a voting member of the Jensen PTA! The cost is $20 per person and your membership affords you the right to vote on critical programs and events run by the PTA at our association meetings. PTA members can also serve as program chairs and board members.
https://jointotem.com/ca/castro-valley/jensen-ranch-pta/join/register
Jensen Ranch Yearbooks On Sale
To purchase your JRE Yearbook, please log onto your TreeRing account. If you do not have a TreeRing account yet, go to https://tr5.treering.com/createAccount/10152606243399
Health Flyer from Alameda County Public Health
Alameda County Food Bank
Mark Your Calendars!
2019-2020
Tues., 3/10 ELAC Meeting 6-7 pm Library
Fri., 3/13 2nd Trimester Report Cards Home
Fri., 3/13 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
**Postponed**Fri., 3/13 PTA Family Dance -presale tickets only
Th., 3/19 Open House
Fri., 3/20 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
3/23 - 3/24 Early Release - Spring Conferences - Kinder @ noon; 1st-5th grade @ 1:50 p.m.
Tues., 3/24 Spring Pictures
Fri., 3/27 Spirit Day
Fri., 3/27 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Mon., 3/30 No School - Staff Development Day
Tues., 3/31 No School - Cesar Chavez Day
Fri., 4/3 Friday Flag 8:10-8:30 (weather permitting)
Fri., 4/3 Principal's Coffee and Tea following Friday Flag
Fri., 4/3 Battle of the Books
4/13 - 4/17 No School - Spring Break
Early Release Fridays @ Noon for all students each Friday!
Check the online school calendar for updates by going to the Jensen Ranch school website.
CVUSD Child Nutrition
MySchool Bucks Add money to child's nutrition account and monitor purchases
MySchoolApps Apply for Free or Reduced student lunches (annual application)
Menus Sign-up for monthly meal menu updates; Find info on menu/meal app information
Meal Plan Accommodation Info/Forms If your child has special medical dietary needs
About Us
Secretary Jeanine Disher
Attendance Yasmin Habib
Email: lmaclean@cv.k12.ca.us
Website: https://jensenranch.cv.k12.ca.us/
Location: 20001 Carson Lane, Castro Valley, CA, USA
Phone: (510) 537-6365
Facebook: facebook.com/lisamacleanprincipal/
Twitter: @JensenJaguars