We are pleased to be able to provide our students, parents, staff and community with the latest information about our Mt. Pleasant Elementary School District community through this newsletter. Please join us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to connect with us daily!
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Dear Mt. Pleasant Community,
It is a joy to welcome you back! In a few days, our students will return to our classrooms and campuses, and our teachers and staff will guide them to a successful academic and social-emotional experience.
We have planned a variety of engaging events to celebrate the beginning of this school year and highlight the collaboration among our students, educators and families.
Enrollment opportunities are still open. We are proud to offer programs and services that support our students. Our after-school programs are ready to provide extracurricular activities that nurture the children and expand their abilities.
We are happy to open our classrooms again and look forward to seeing you all! Thank you for your partnership!
In community spirit,
Dr. Elida MacArthur
Superintendent
Please see a special message from Dr. MacArthur
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In line with Santa Clara County guidelines, masks will not be required at MPESD, but are encouraged. Our district will continue to provide masks for students and staff as requested.
In the efforts to prevent COVID-19, the CDC states that:
- Masking is a critical public health tool, and it is important to remember that any mask is better than no mask.
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Get vaccinated and up to date with the COVID-19 vaccines. COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalizations and death. For the best protection, everyone 6 months and older is recommended to stay up with their COVID-19 vaccines, which includes getting boosters if eligible.
- Test yourself immediately if you have COVID-19 symptoms. If you were exposed to someone with COVID-19, test at least 5 days after your exposure. If you test negative for COVID-19, consider testing again 1 to 2 days after your first test.
This video from County of Santa Clara Public Health has important information about COVID-19 vaccines for children.
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COVID-19 Testing Kits Available If
Your Student is Having Symptoms
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If your child is experiencing coronavirus symptoms or has been exposed to COVID-19, you can reach out to your school site, at the front office, and request a test kit to test your student before they return to the classrooms. Safety is a priority! Thank you for helping protect our school community. |
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Welcoming our School Community
with Fun Events!
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Our schools have organized fun and engaging events to welcome students, families and staff to a new school year. These are great opportunities to meet our teachers and team members! It is an exciting time to connect with our educators and school leadership. Each school is organizing its own events and reaching out to parents and guardians. We are all looking forward to learning more about what amazing things this 2022-2023 school year will bring!
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Our Engaging After School Programs |
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We have exciting opportunities with Mt. Pleasant After School (MPAS). MPAS is free to all participating students, and operates Monday to Friday from the time school is out until 6:00 pm.
All students are welcome! We focus on bringing students in that are identified by administrators and teachers as high need students, including students that are homeless, in foster care, struggling with assistance, English Language Learners (ELL) students, and students that have low attendance rates.
During MPAS, staff help students complete homework, and guide fun learning activities using technology such as iReady and Kahoot to engage students and advance student achievement. The program takes place on campus and is in-person, directly after school. Click here for more details
Registration for MPAS programs: August 10, 2022
Location: August Boeger Middle School, 1944 Flint Ave.
Time: 10am - 11am (Arrive early, enrollment is on a first come basis!)
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Meals Are Free! Families: Please Support our Schools by Completing the Income Form |
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School meals are free for all students in California, to ensure that children have access to nutritious food and are better prepared for daily learning. There is no cost to receive a meal at school for everyone! Although school meals are free, we ask families to please still complete an Alternate Income Form. By completing this form, you can bring many benefits to your school, including more resources, funding for after-school programs and counseling services.
Please download a form by visiting our website or request a form at the district office or your school office. Thank you for supporting our schools and our students!
Learn more about free meals for students in California
and the income form with the video below!
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Enrollment Continues at MPESD! |
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Do you know any families who recently moved to this area or are planning on doing so? The Mt. Pleasant Elementary School District is welcoming new students at all grade levels for the 2022-2023 school year!
Experienced and talented educators lead the way. Preschool, TK and Kindergarten classes are filled with opportunities for our youngest students to learn in a fun, playful and engaging environment. Our Ida Jew Academy (IJA) ALAS Dual Immersion Program provides key resources and opportunities to educate bilingual students.
To enroll your student in Preschool, please contact Linda Marqueda, Program Assistant, via email at lmarqueda@mpesd.org or call her at (408) 223-3785.
To enroll your student in 2022-2023 Transitional Kindergarten, please contact Carlene Valenti at (408) 223-3730 or send her an email at cvalenti@mpesd.org.
If you want to enroll your student in Kindergarten, please call your school site’s secretary.
It is important to note that children who will turn five years old by September 1, are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten. Children who will turn five years old between September 2 and June 1, are eligible to enroll in TK. You can learn more by visiting our website.
Share with your family and friends the amazing learning opportunities at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School District!
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IJA ALAS Dual Immersion Program and the Importance of Being Bilingual |
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Being bilingual improves opportunities for success in education, workforce and beyond!
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Starting this school year, the IJA ALAS Dual Language Immersion Program TK – 5th grade is housed at the Mt. Pleasant Elementary campus.
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The IJA ALAS Dual Immersion Program 6th – 8th grade remains at Ida Jew Academy STEAM.
Students participating in this wonderful program receive academic instruction in both Spanish and English with the ultimate goals of bilingualism, biliteracy (read and write in two languages), and sociocultural competences. Applicants can contact Mrs. Carlene Valenti at 408-223-3730.
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Our Regular Meetings of the Board of Trustees |
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We have scheduled a Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at August Boeger Middle School Cafeteria (1944 Flint Avenue, San Jose).
Click here to access the live video feed of the meeting.
Please note that members of the public may participate and comment as follows:
Members of the public must complete a Request to Speak card and present it to the superintendent's assistant in-person.
Members of the public may provide public comment electronically online by using the link provided on the district’s website. Public comments must be submitted 24 hours prior to the meeting. Public comments submitted online will be shared with the Board in written form only.
Additionally, members of the public may request translation of board meetings as follows: To request translation for board meetings, please complete the form by clicking here. Forms must be submitted 72 hours prior to the meeting time to secure interpretation.
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Please see below the list of 2022-2023 Board Meeting dates:
August 10, 2022
September 7, 2022
October 12, 2022
November 9, 2022
December 7, 2022
January 18, 2023
February 8, 2023
March 8, 2023
April 19, 2023
May 10, 2023
May 24, 023
June 14, 2023
June 28, 2023
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