IJAVVE Announcements 10/17

October 17, 2026

Dear IJAVVE Families,

The messages we tell ourselves matter. They shape how we see ourselves and what we believe we can achieve. As families and educators, we can help our children recognize their strengths, believe in their potential, and know they belong.

Our theme, Believe. Belong. Grow., reminds us that every child deserves to feel valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Celebrating Together This Week: This week, we will highlight three meaningful themes at IJAVVE:

• College Week: We will encourage students to dream big, explore their interests, and imagine the possibilities ahead. Every child has potential, and the encouragement we give today can help shape tomorrow.
• United Against Hate Week: We will remind students that everyone deserves kindness, respect, and a sense of belonging. Our words and actions can help create a community where everyone feels welcome.
• Filipino American History Month: We celebrate the history, culture, contributions, and stories of Filipino Americans. This is an opportunity for students to learn about the diverse communities that help shape our world and recognize the value of every culture and story.

Families, you can help by talking with your children about their dreams, celebrating your family’s heritage and traditions, and encouraging them to show kindness and stand up for others.

A Question for Our Families:

What is one way your family can encourage your child to believe in themselves, appreciate others, and celebrate the stories and cultures that make our community special?

Thank you for being an important part of our IJAVVE community. Together, we can help every child Believe. Belong. Grow.

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:

• 10/19 -10/23 College Week and United Against Hate Week
• 10/21 Unity Day Wear Orange and stand up against bullying
• 10/22 PTA meeting @6:00pm zoom
• 10/22 AB Hispanic Heritage Night Event

📣Next 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

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