IJAVVE Weekly Memo 11/2

Together, we believe in every child, cultivate belonging, and grow in community.

#Puma Viking Pride!

October 30,2026

IJAVVE Team,

As we head into next week, here are two opportunities to help students celebrate our community, learn from different perspectives, and understand that every voice matters.

Monday, 11/2: Celebrating Día de los Muertos

We will celebrate Día de los Muertos by honoring loved ones and recognizing the traditions that bring our community together.

Students are welcome to wear multicultural dress.
Students and families may bring a photo copy of a deceased loved one for our cafeteria ofrenda, which will remain on display through 11/6.

Please help students approach this tradition with respect, curiosity, and appreciation.

Tuesday, 11/3: Mock Elections

Tuesday is Election Day! Students will participate in our school mock elections. Use this opportunity to discuss why voting matters, why every voice deserves to be heard, and how access to voting was not always equal.

I've included a StoryCorps video that connects to these ideas. Consider sharing it with students to spark a conversation about fairness, respect, and the importance of making sure everyone has a voice.

Both experiences remind us that belonging grows when we learn from one another and every voice is valued.

Thank you for the heart you bring to this work!

Go Pumas and Vikings! ¡Vamos Pumas y Vikingos!

Mr. Gilbert Rodriguez
Principal

📣😍😍😍😍😍😍Teacher and Staff Shout Outs😎💖💖💖💖💖💖

Teacher and Staff Shout Outs

Big Shout Out to Alyssa and Trina for an amazing job with harvest festival and book fair
Big shout out our custodial team for thier work with harvest festival
Big Shout out to our counseling team/ behavior health and school phycologists amazing

Thank you for the care and commitment you bring to our students each day. The relationships we build and the experiences we create make a lasting difference. Together, we can ensure every student has the opportunity to believe in themselves, feel a sense of belonging, and grow.

MPESD Assessment Calendar 26-27 (Click here) Review Weekly

Mon. Nov. 2

Tues. Nov. 3

VOTE!!!!!!
Mock Elections

Wed. Nov. 4

Mr. Rodriguez Off-Campus

Thurs. Nov. 5

Mr. Rodriguez Off-Campus

Fri. Nov. 6

Mr. Rodriguez Off-Campus
Go PumasVikings!¡Vamos Pumas y Vikingos!

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IJAVVE Bell Schedule 26-27 (Click here)

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Ida Jew Academy Valle Vista Elementary

Gilbert Rodriguez Principal

Email: girodriguez@mpesd.org
Location: 1966 Flint Ave. San Jose, CA 9548, USA
Phone: 408-599-4237

Together, we believe in every child, cultivate belonging, and grow in community. Together, we believe in every child, cultivate belonging, and grow in community.