IJAVVE Announcements 10/25

October 26, 2026

Dear IJAVVE Families,

As we celebrate the fall season, let’s remember that we can harvest more than sweet treats. We can share kind words, offer warm smiles, and encourage one another. These small moments help our children feel seen, valued, and loved.

Take a moment to watch this short video featuring Herman Munster. His message reminds us that how we see others and what we share with them matters. Let’s help our children recognize the good in others and spread kindness wherever they go.

What's Happening This Week?

• Spooky BOOOOk Fair (October 26–30): Our Book Fair is open all week! Encourage your child to discover a new book and enjoy the excitement of reading. Families can also shop during Friday’s Harvest Festival. Check the flyer or scan the QR code for e-wallet information.

• Harvest Festival, Halloween Parade, and Trunk or Treat (October 30): Join us for costumes, treats, and family fun! As we celebrate together, let’s also harvest the good in one another by sharing kindness, encouragement, and smiles.

• Red Robin Dine Out (October 30): Enjoy a meal with family and friends while supporting IJAVVE. Thank you for supporting our school community!

Thank you for being part of what makes IJAVVE special. Let’s continue to nurture kindness, strengthen relationships, and help every child feel they belong.

School Year Theme: Together, we believe in every child, cultivate belonging, and grow in community.

In partnership,
Gilbert Rodriguez, Principal

408-223-3750
girodriguez@mpesd.org

😎This Week:

• 10/26-10/30 Scholastic Book Fair in Library
• 10/28 Coffee with the Principal 8:30am staff room and Zoom
• 10/30 Harvest festival and Costume parade
• 10/30 Trunk or treat event
• 10/30 Red Robin Dine Out fundraiser

📣Next Week:

• 11/2 Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Cafeteria (feel free to drop off a photo of a deceased loved one)

Drop-off and times: (School begins at 8:20 am in the classroom)

• School opens for drop-off at 7:45 am in the cafeteria. Please Do Not drop your child off before this time if you are not part of the Sunrise program.
• NEW: We have an auxiliary drop-off on Galuzo Street, cross street Flint Ave., available in the morning, and it is staffed with a yard duty
• Do Not leave your car parked and unattended
• Drive slow! It's a school, not a freeway (We have kids)
• Allow yourself time to drop off your children. We do have staff who open car doors, so you do not need to park. This is open for all grades TK-8

Pick-up and times ( See Bell Schedule, click here )

• Do Not leave your car parked and unattended
• Drive slow! It's a school, not a freeway (We have kids)
• Allow yourself time to pick up your children. We do have staff who open car doors, so you do not need to park. This is open for all grades TK-8

All visitors must Sign-in at the front office

Register now!

MPESD provides free before school care at each of our school sites from 7 AM until the first bell.

Use it one day a year or everyday, Sunrise Club is flexible for your family.

We will focus on the social emotional needs of our students in order to start their day on a positive note.

Please complete this Google Form if you are interested, and our Sunrise staff will reach out when/if we have space. We will be open every day school is in session, starting the first day of school:

https://forms.gle/ryUWx4obKMe933AN8

New School Communication Tool (Parent Square)

This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with your school and the district. It provides a safe way for the district, schools, and parents to:

• Send and receive district and school information

• Share pictures and files

• See calendar items

• Sign up to volunteer

• Schedule parent-teacher conferences

• and much more... all in one centralized place!

If this is your first time logging into ParentSquare, you received an email at the beginning of the school year with instructions on creating your account. If you have not received the email, please contact technical support at ithelpdesk@mpesd.org

Email: girodriguez@mpesd.org
Location: 1966 Flint Ave, San Jose, CA 95148, USA
Phone: 408-258-6451