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Mission Valley Elementary

PARENT BULLETIN December 2018

Principal’s Message

Just before the Thanksgiving Break 4th-6th grade students were elected by their peers to serve as school leaders

and role models. I am proud of each student who ran for an office and for wanting to make a difference at our

school.

Here we are again...our 8th annual FUSD Make A Wish Letter Writing Campaign! I know you are all

familiar with this impactful campaign, and our collective efforts over the years have made a tremendous

difference in the lives of children in our own backyard. We have had the unique honor of being able to partake in

demonstrating the power of a wish to so many!

It’s time for the 11th Annual Macy’s Believe Campaign! Join the Believe School Challenge and help make

wishes come true for Bay Area kids with life-threatening medical conditions. For every letter to Santa, Macy’s

will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to $ 1 million!

Thank you for your continued support and believing in the power of a wish!

Online Letter Submissions https://goo.gl/DX4rvx

Your partner in education,

Denise Mapelli, Principal

IMPORTANT INFO in this newsletter about…

GATE Program

Sibling Enrollment for the 2019-20 school year

Young Composers’ Contest

Math Placement for 7th grade

Mission Attendance Area events

To access the newsletter online, you can go to our website at www.fremont.ca.k12.ca.us/mve or scan the QR

code on page 2.

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IMPORTANT DATES

DECEMBER

Now until Tuesday,12/25:

Make-a-Wish Letter Writing Wednesday, 12/5:

Early Dismissal: Grades 1-6 out at 1:10 PM Kinders 9:50-1:10

Monday, 12/10 – Friday, 12/21:

4th – 6th grade Climate survey at school

Wednesday, 12/12:

Early Dismissal: Grades 1-6 out at 1:10 PM Kinders 9:50-1:10

Wednesday, 12/19:

Early Dismissal: Grades 1-6 out at 1:10 PM Kinders 9:50-1:10

Thursday, 12/20:

Young Composers’ Entries due in office by 3:30pm

Friday, 12/21:

Early Dismissal: Grades 1-6 out at 1:10 Kinders ALL EARLY 8:40-11:40am

Monday, 12/24 – Friday, 1/4:

NO SCHOOL, Winter break

JANUARY

Tuesday, 1/15:

Basketball Games v. Chadbourne @ Mission Valley, 3:30 & 4:30 (Girls 1st)

Monday, 1/21:

NO SCHOOL, MLK, Jr Day Thursday, 1/24:

Basketball Games v. MSJE @ Mission Valley, 3:30 & 4:30 (Girls 1st)

Wednesday, 1/30:

Basketball Games v. CSD @ Mission Valley, 3:30 & 4:30 (Girls 1st)

FEBRUARY

Wednesday, 2/6:

Basketball Games v. Gomes @ Gomes, 3:30 & 4:30 (Girls 1st)

Wednesday, 2/13

Basketball Games v. Chadbourne @ Chadbourne, 3:30 & 4:30 (Boys 1st)

Friday, 2/15:

Early Dismissal: Grades 1-6 out at 1:10 Kinders ALL EARLY 8:40-11:40am

Monday, 2/18:

NO SCHOOL, Presidents’ Day Thursday, 2/21:

Basketball Games v. MSJE @ MSJE, 3:30 & 4:30 (Boys 1st)

Tuesday, 2/26:

Basketball Games v. Gomes @ Gomes, 3:30 & 4:30 (Boys 1st)

SCHOOL INFORMATION Mission Valley Elementary 41700 Denise Street Fremont, CA 94539 Phone: (510) 656-2000 Fax: (510) 226-7056 Absence Line: 510-656-2000 press 7 Visit us on the web at: www.fremont.k12.ca.us/mve Principal: Denise Mapelli dmapelli@fremont.k12.ca.us Secretary: Cara Madden cmadden-watson@fremont.k12.ca.us Attendance Clerk: Chris Richardson crichardson@fremont.k12.ca.us Office Clerk: Kenya Gunnell kgunnell@fremont.k12.ca.us Other important numbers/notes:

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For the complete bulletin, scan the QR

code or go to the Mission Valley

website.

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Young Composers’ Contest

Attention 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students: The 2019 Young Composers’ Competition is here! Mission Valley will

choose one winner to go on to the district level competition. Winners of the district competition will have their

compositions performed by the Fremont Symphony Orchestra on March 26. Entries must be received in the school

office by December 20th at 3:30pm. Please note that this deadline is firm and no exceptions will be made. The rules

and entry form are included at the end of this newsletter and a few hard copies are available in the office as well.

Do You Have a Sibling at Home

Turning 5 Years Old Soon?*

2019-2020 School Year Enrollment Update

New enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year begins in December. If you currently have a student attending a

Fremont Unified school in grades TK-5th, you may be eligible to enroll your NEW student during the sibling priority

period.

Sibling packets will be given out at Mission Valley from November 26 to December 19. Sibling priority enrollment

for our attendance area will be held on December 17-19. Your packet will contain all the information needed to enroll

your child during the sibling priority period. If you are unable to go at this time, sibling make-up enrollment dates will

be December 20 & 21.

Priority enrollment for new TK and Kindergarten students for 2019-2020 will begin January 14, 2019 and run

through February 22, 2019. Please see the Fremont Unified School District web site (www.fremont.k12.ca.us), under

Enrollment, for more information and instructions.

All other TK-6th grade enrollments will begin April 1, 2019. Please refer to the Fremont Unified School District web

site (www.fremont.k12.ca.us) under Enrollment for more information and instructions.

*AT WHAT AGE MAY MY CHILD START KINDERGARTEN?

IS MY CHILD ELIGIBLE FOR TK?

To be eligible for Kindergarten for the FALL 2019-2020 School Year, your child’s birth date must fall

between these dates: 9/02/13 – 9/1/14. Your child must be five years old by September 1, 2019.

To be eligible for TK (Transitional Kindergarten) your child must be turning 5 years old in 2019 and their

birthday must be between these dates: 9/2/14 – 12/2/14. Students born after 12/2/14 are not eligible for TK

and may attend Kindergarten next school year beginning 2020-2021. Please check the Fremont Unified School

District website www.fremont.k12.ca.us for detailed Fall Enrollment Information.

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GATE Information 2018-2019

Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) provides support

for gifted and talented (GATE) students through

differentiated instruction. We believe that differentiated

instruction not only serves the needs of our exceptional

students, but also enhances the entire educational program

for all students.

All 3rd grade students will have the opportunity to be

tested for GATE. The process is automatic and does not

require parents to initiate it. Any student whose parent

does not want their child to participate in testing must

submit a written request to the Assessment and

Accountability Department, 4210 Technology Drive,

Room 280, Fremont, California 94538, no later than

January 15, 2019. The request may be in the form of

email, letter, or the optional form available in the district

office. Requests submitted after the deadline will not be

accepted.

GATE testing for 3rd grade students will occur between

February 4 – February 15, 2019.

Students in 4th or 5th grade who have not taken the GATE

assessment at FUSD have the option to take the GATE

assessment. These might be students who are new to the

district or who were opted out of GATE testing in 3rd

grade. If your 4th or 5th grade child is eligible for GATE

testing this year and you would like them to be assessed,

please submit a written request to the Assessment and

Accountability Department by January 15, 2019. Fifth

grade is the last opportunity for students to be assessed

with the GATE test. 4th and 5th grade students will be

tested between February 19 - March 15, 2019.

Students in 5th or 6th grade who were not identified in an

earlier grade may be considered for GATE identification

through the professional judgement process. Teachers

and/or parents may nominate students. A completed

Nomination Form must be submitted to the Curriculum

and Instruction Department, 4210 Technology Drive,

Room 260, Fremont, California 94538 between November

1, 2018 and January 15, 2019. Additional information and

forms are available in the student’s school office and may

also be downloaded from the Curriculum and Instruction

Department website.

Donate to Your Child’s Classroom Online!

Donations to your child’s classroom (or PE or Science)

may now conveniently be made online! If you currently

have a MySchoolBucks account, you may log in and

easily make a donation. For those who do not have an

account, go to our website: www.fremont.k12.ca.us/mve

. You will see a box labeled DONATE TO YOUR

SCHOOL. You will have an option to create an account

to assist with future donations or you may donate as a

guest. Donations may be tax deductible and you can print

and save the receipt for your records!

When filling out the donation details, please be sure to fill

out each box. Use the drop down menu to find your

child’s classroom number. Use the “Additional

Comments for Donation” to designate how the funds are

to be utilized by writing PE, Science, or your teacher’s

name and room number. If you wish to split the donation

between classrooms, please fill out the details in the

comment box.

If you would like to associate your donation with a

student, select “Add a Student” and create an account.

You will need your child’s ID number, so please ask your

child’s teacher or contact the school office. If you saved

your MAZE Day Class Assignment Bell Schedule, you

can also locate the ID number on the student label.

4th – 6th Grades Office for Civil Rights Survey

Your student is being asked to participate in a school

climate survey developed by the Office for Civil Rights in

collaboration with the Fremont Unified School District

(FUSD). The survey will be provided to students to assist

District staff in understanding our students' experiences

and to ensure that our students' feel that school is a safe

space for them. The survey will be administered during

the school day between December 10th and December

21st and will take approximately 15 minutes to

complete. The survey is strictly voluntary and

anonymous. All responses are confidential and will not be

shared with any other students or staff. Students who

participate in the survey do not have to answer any

questions they do not want to answer, and may stop the

survey at any time. Thank you in advance for your

assistance and support in making Fremont Unified School

District a safe place for our students. A copy of the survey

can be viewed in the school office.

The Fremont Education Foundation is assisting in Camp Fire relief efforts. Monetary donations may be made to

help affected families of FUSD’s staff and to help Butte County schools and classrooms

that were affected by the Camp Fire. 100% of all donations will go directly to those in need.

Donate at

FEF Supports Butte Schools Strong https://bit.ly/2PZ8nPh by December 17th.

Thank you, FUSD families!

Mission San Jose

High School

William Hopkins

Junior High

John Gomes

Elementary

Joshua Chadbourne

Elementary

Mission San Jose

Elementary

Mission Valley

Elementary

Parent Forums

Tobacco and MarijuanaYouth Trends: What Kids Don’t Want You To Know

Dr. Sonia Khan is a Mission Attendance Area parent and an expert in the field of adolescent health and wellness issues. Dr. Khan has done extensive research about the tactics used to lure kids into the world of vaping as well as the potential health consequences associated with vaping. Following Dr. Khan, Officer Edwards from the Fremont Police Department will share the latest information about marijuana use in our community and the impact state and local laws have on access to marijuana by children.

6–8 PMOctober 16th

@ Mission San Jose HighRoom C-120

A Well-Balanced Approach To College Admissions:What Matters and Why

At this event Dr. Denise Pope, a senior lecturer at the Stanford University Graduate School of Education and the co-founder of Challenge Success, will share extensive research, data and recommendations surrounding the college admissions process. This event will be geared to families with children of all ages. Please note that video or audio taping of this event is not allowed.

6–8 PMJanuary 8th

@ Mission San Jose HighRoom C-120

Child Care will be provided for both events beginning at 5:30 PM and concluding at 8:00 PM.

Please bring children to the A-Wing FLEX Room for child care.

Parent Information Night for

7th Grade Math Placement:

Join us for an informational session on the 6th grade math

placement process. This session will cover:

The Secondary Math Pathways

Explanation of criteria used for placement into the secondary math

pathways.

Parents of 6th grade students in Hopkins Attendance Area are

invited to attend.

Questions about this event, please contact Curriculum and Instruction at

510-657-2350 Extension 12705

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

6:00-7:30 PM

Hopkins M-1

七年級數學分班測驗：

家長資訊會

歡迎參加我們的六年級數學分班過程的資訊會。本會議將包

括：

中學數學的課程

解釋用於中學數學分班的標準。

歡迎Hopkins學區六年級學生的家長參加。

有關此活動的問題，請致電 510-657-2350 分機 12705聯絡課程和教授部

2019年2月6日，星期三

晚上 6：00 － 7：30

Hopkins M-1室

Prueba de Colocación de

Matemáticas para el 7o grado:

Noche Informativa para

Padres

Acompáñenos a una sesión informativa sobre el proceso de

colocación de matemáticas para el 6o grado. Esta sesión cubrirá:

La Trayectoria de Matemáticas de la Secundaria.

Explicación del criterio que se usa para la colocación en la trayectoria

de matemáticas de la secundaria.

Se invita a los padres de los estudiantes del 6º grado del área de

asistencia de Hopkins.

Si tiene preguntas sobre este evento, comuníquese con el Depto. de Currículo e

Instrucción (Curriculum and Instruction) al 510-657-2350, extensión 12705

Miércoles 6 de febrero de 2019

6:00-7:30 PM

Hopkins JH- Salón M-1

Math Test for 7th Grade Placement FAQ When will the Math Test for 7th Grade Placement (formerly referred to as the 6th grade math placement test) be administered? The testing window for 6th graders to take the math test for 7th grade placement is April 8-17th. Elementary school sites will coordinate their testing schedule based on other factors (SBAC testing, etc.) and choose one or two days to administer the test. Will the Math Placement Test cover material that has not yet been taught? The math placement test will cover only standards taught through unit 4 of the instructional guide. The majority of teachers will finish unit 4 well before the testing window. Standards addressed on the math placement test include ratios and proportions (6.RP), the number system (6.NS), and expressions and equations (6.EE). 6th Grade Math Standards Overview What criteria will be used to determine placement into junior high math pathways?

● Placement test results - part 1 and 2 ● 5th grade SBAC results ● 6th grade mid-year district benchmark results ● 6th grade SBAC results

(Note: 6th grade math grades are not included in the criteria.) All of this data will be compiled and analyzed to place students in the appropriate 7th grade math course. Student data and feedback from junior high math teachers indicates that the criteria used over the last four years has been a reliable predictor of student success and proper placement. When will parents be notified of their student’s math placement? Placement letters will be sent out mid-July. Placement decisions are made by considering multiple measures including the 6th grade math SBAC score. This score is not available until June or July and therefore means that accurate placement cannot be completed until that time. What if a student is sick or otherwise misses the placement test when it is administered at his/her site? Students who miss the placement test when it is administered will take a make-up test as soon as they return to school. Newly enrolling students will take the placement test in late August. Will there be another opportunity for students to move to the accelerated pathway? There will be another opportunity for students in the non-accelerated pathway to accelerate at the beginning of their 10th grade year. If funding is available for Summer Bridge, students who are excelling in their 7th grade Common Core 2 (CC2) class and who also successfully complete Summer Bridge may also have an opportunity to move to accelerated in 8th grade. What is the Summer Bridge class and for what grade level does it apply? The Summer Bridge class is for 7th grade students only. Students who have excelled in the 7th grade CC2 course including earning A’s at both semesters, earning 90% or better on all district benchmarks and in class assessments may be recommended for the Summer Bridge Class. During this class, 8th grade Geometry and Foundational Algebra (GFA) content will be taught. Students who earn a B- or better in

the Summer Bridge and who earn at least 80% on all assessments and benchmarks will be qualified to enter the 8th grade accelerated class (GFA/Alg1) How is the accelerated pathway different from the non-accelerated pathway? The common core math standards are a much more rigorous set of math standards and require both procedural fluency and a deeper conceptual understanding of math concepts. In addition, the math standards are not repeated each year so students essentially have one chance each year to master each standard. Because of this, the accelerated pathways must be a compaction of math courses rather than skipping of courses as we have done in the past. The accelerated courses, then, are even more rigorous as they demand conceptual understanding and procedural fluency at a faster pace in order to cover three years of math in two years’ time. This is why accelerated courses cannot be compared to honors math classes of the past. Students must be able to maintain a grade of A or B to remain in the accelerated math pathway. What is the rationale for the math placement test? The goal for student placement in the secondary math pathways is for each student to be successful in Algebra 1 and higher math courses. It is very important to avoid placing students into an accelerated class too early, where they will encounter frustration and where their interest and competency in math will be diminished. There will be two chances for students to demonstrate their readiness for the accelerated pathway: at the end of 6th grade and at the end of 9th grade. Why can't students enter the accelerated pathway in 9th grade? The accelerated pathway is a compaction of math courses. Students take three years of math classes in a two-year period. Entering the accelerated pathway in 9th would mean students would miss instruction in critically important Algebra 1 math standards. Because the common core math standards are much more rigorous and because math standards are not repeated each year, we do not allow students to skip content. They can potentially enter the accelerated pathway only in 7th or 10th grade or through the option of the Summer Bridge Class explained above.

KENNEDY BASKETBALL WINTER HOOP CAMP: John F. Kennedy High School: 39999 Blacow Road Fremont, CA, 94538.

January 2nd-4th (3 days). (9:00 am to 12:00 pm). Boys & Girls (Grades 2-8)

The John F. Kennedy Boys’ Basketball program is hosting a camp for boys and girls. The dates for the 3-day camp are January 2nd (Wednesday) thru January 4th

(Friday), and the cost is $80. We will have one session, a morning session that starts at 9:00 am and ends at 12:00 pm for GRADES (2-8). We will instruct

players for a total of nine hours, stressing the fundamentals needed to become a better basketball player. Coach Ovalle, Coach Dan Pacheco (37 years coaching

experience) and the Kennedy boys’ basketball coaching staff will be providing an excellent environment for learning the game of basketball. Registration is 8:30

am for Grades (2-8). Make checks payable to Kennedy High School Boosters. Please call if you need more information about the camp. (Coach Ovalle at 510-

657-4070 EXT 27134 or email at aovalle@fremont.k12.ca.us) The benefits are priceless.

Kennedy Titans Winter Hoop Camp

Who: Girls and Boys in Grades (2-8) When: January 2nd (Wednesday) 9:00 am- 12:00 pm Where: John F. Kennedy High School (Gym) January 3rd (Thursday) 9:00 am- 12:00 pm Phone: 510-657-4070 for more information January 4th (Friday) 9:00 am- 12:00 pm Email: aovalle@fremont.k12.ca.us Limited Enrollment: Sign Up Early $80.00 (Family Discount available)

Improve your BASKETBALL SKILLS for the Future! Cut and send the lower portion with payment

Name___________________________ School________________ Home Phone_______________ Address_______________________________ City_________________ Zip Code_____________ Next year Grade in School_______ Age_____ Sex_____ Birth date________________ Parent/Guardian’s Name____________________________ Emergency Phone#________________ I hereby authorize the directors of Kennedy Titans Hoop Camp to act for me according to their best judgement in any emergency requiring medical attention and I hereby waive and release this basketball camp, coaching staff and directors from any and all liability of any injuries or illness incurred while at Kennedy Titans Hoop Camp. I will be solely responsible for any medical or other charges in connection for my son or daughter.

Parent/Guardian’s Signature___________________________ Medical Insurance with______________________ Policy #________________________ Camp Fees: $80.00 Checks Payable: Kennedy Boosters (9 hours of basketball work) Mail to: JFK Hoop Camp Teaching Fundamentals 4456 Bush Circle Fremont, Ca 94538

BECOMING BETTER…It’s Priceless