🍎💙 A HUGE SHOUTOUT TO MR. BARR! 💙🍎
October is Principal Appreciation Month, and we want to take a moment to celebrate our amazing principal, Mr. Barr! 🎉
Thank you, Mr. Barr, for your leadership, dedication, and the countless ways you support our students, staff, families, and our San Jose Elementary School family. 🐼❤️
Your hard work and commitment help make our school a wonderful place to learn, grow, and thrive!
We appreciate you, Mr. Barr! 🥳🍎 Thank you for all you do each and every day!
🐼💙 Happy Principal Appreciation Month! 💙🐼
#PrincipalAppreciationMonth #ThankYouMrBarr #SanJoseElementary #SchoolFamily #WeAppreciateYou
🌎💃🏽 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Day! 💃🏽🌎
Join us on October 9th as we celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, music, and heritage of the Hispanic community! ❤️💛💚💙
👗🎉 Students and staff are invited to dress in clothing that represents and celebrates Hispanic culture and heritage.
Let’s come together to celebrate the beauty and diversity of our community! 🎊🌎✨
🎃 We Need Your Help!
Our trunk or treat/fall festival is coming up, and we need plenty of candy to make it a sweet success! 🍭🍫
We are asking our amazing families and community to donate bags of individually wrapped candy. Every donation helps make this event extra special for our students!
🍬 Bring your candy donations to San Jose Elementary School!
🎃 Thank you for helping us make this Trunk or Treat a spooktacular event! 🧡
Let’s fill those trunks with treats! 🚗🍭🎃
Parent Message
Good afternoon and thank you all for an amazing 7th week of school! Here are some updates to start week number 8 off with a bang!
Arrival/Dismissal Reminders
- Doors open at 8:00am each morning and students will begin breakfast at 8:15am.
- We have noticed several students being dropped off very early. Please know there is no supervision by faculty members before 8:00am unless you are registered for extended day. For safety reasons, we ask that students not be dropped off before 8:00am.
- Walkers Update: Students that are walkers will be released at 3:00pm. Kindergarteners will still need to be picked up by their parent.
- Bus Update: The bus company is still working to get buses to and from San Jose on time. Most buses are arriving to the school by about 3:15/3:20. We also have transfer students coming in from other schools. This means buses have been leaving the school by about 3:30/3:40. We highly encourage parents to download the EduLog app to track your student’s bus. I will also continue to send messages if buses are leaving later than 3:45/4:00.
- Car Riders: Please make sure to have your car rider numbers visible on your dashboard to help car riders move as smoothly as possible.
Important Dates
- September 29th: World Heart Day! Everyone Wear Red!
- October 6th: October SAC Meeting @ 4:30
- October 6th: Parent Data Night 5:00pm-6:00pm
Other Reminders
- Tuesday is World Hear Day! To bring awareness, please wear red!
- October 6th will be our “Parent Data Night.” With beginning of the year testing complete, this will be an opportunity for parents to meet with your students teachers do gain information on the results of beginning of the year testing.
- Attendance: Please try your best to ensure your student is at school every day (unless they are sick). Students automatically earn BIZI Bucks for being present at school, and being here ensures they receive as much instruction as possible!
Positive Behavior Intervention Systems
- BIZI Update- Everyone is getting excited about BIZI. Students can earn BIZI bucks by showing good behavior and meeting behavior expectations. They can then spend those virtual bucks in the school BIZI store. We are so excited to be able to provide positive incentives for great behavior.
- Students will place their orders this Friday (10/2).
Thank you everyone for all you do! We truly appreciate your support!
Good afternoon and thank you all for an amazing 7th week of school! Here are some updates to start week number 8 off with a bang!
Arrival/Dismissal Reminders
- Doors open at 8:00am each morning and students will begin breakfast at 8:15am.
- We have noticed several students being dropped off very early. Please know there is no supervision by faculty members before 8:00am unless you are registered for extended day. For safety reasons, we ask that students not be dropped off before 8:00am.
- Walkers Update: Students that are walkers will be released at 3:00pm. Kindergarteners will still need to be picked up by their parent.
- Bus Update: The bus company is still working to get buses to and from San Jose on time. Most buses are arriving to the school by about 3:15/3:20. We also have transfer students coming in from other schools. This means buses have been leaving the school by about 3:30/3:40. We highly encourage parents to download the EduLog app to track your student’s bus. I will also continue to send messages if buses are leaving later than 3:45/4:00.
- Car Riders: Please make sure to have your car rider numbers visible on your dashboard to help car riders move as smoothly as possible.
Important Dates
- September 29th: World Heart Day! Everyone Wear Red!
- October 6th: October SAC Meeting @ 4:30
- October 6th: Parent Data Night 5:00pm-6:00pm
Other Reminders
- Tuesday is World Hear Day! To bring awareness, please wear red!
- October 6th will be our “Parent Data Night.” With beginning of the year testing complete, this will be an opportunity for parents to meet with your students teachers do gain information on the results of beginning of the year testing.
- Attendance: Please try your best to ensure your student is at school every day (unless they are sick). Students automatically earn BIZI Bucks for being present at school, and being here ensures they receive as much instruction as possible!
Positive Behavior Intervention Systems
- BIZI Update- Everyone is getting excited about BIZI. Students can earn BIZI bucks by showing good behavior and meeting behavior expectations. They can then spend those virtual bucks in the school BIZI store. We are so excited to be able to provide positive incentives for great behavior.
- Students will place their orders this Friday (10/2).
Thank you everyone for all you do! We truly appreciate your support!
❤️🐼 Let’s show our hearts some love!❤️🐼
San Jose Elementary is celebrating World Heart Day on September 29!
Join us by WEARING RED to spread awareness and show your support for healthy hearts! Let’s turn San Jose RED and make our hearts shine!
❤️ Wear RED. ❤️ Show LOVE. ❤️ Support HEART HEALTH.
#WorldHeartDay #WearRed #SanJoseElementary #PandaPride #HealthyHearts
San Jose Elementary is celebrating World Heart Day on September 29!
Join us by WEARING RED to spread awareness and show your support for healthy hearts! Let’s turn San Jose RED and make our hearts shine!
❤️ Wear RED. ❤️ Show LOVE. ❤️ Support HEART HEALTH.
#WorldHeartDay #WearRed #SanJoseElementary #PandaPride #HealthyHearts
🎉🐼 What a SPIRITED week at San Jose Elementary! 🐼🎉
From Military Monday to Tacky Tuesday 🤪, cozy Pajama Day 😴, inspiring Career Day 👩🚒, and finishing strong with College Sports Day 🏈🏀⚾—our students and staff brought the SPIRIT every single day! 💙✨
Thank you to everyone who dressed up, showed out, and made this week so much fun! 🙌🎊
San Jose Elementary knows how to SPIRIT UP! 🐼💫
#SpiritWeek #SanJoseElementary #SchoolSpirit #GoSanJose #PandaPride
Attention parents! Bus 479 just arrived. Your little pandas are on their way!
🌟📚 We are so proud to welcome our 5th grade student, Aoife Lewis, as a participant in the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest!
We’re excited to celebrate Aoife’s hard work, creativity, and passion for learning. 📝✨ We wish her the very best and can’t wait to see her shine! 💙🐼
#HispanicHeritageMonth #EssayContest #SanJoseElem #ProudToBeAPanda
Parent Message
Good afternoon and thank you all for an amazing 6th week of school! Here are some updates to start week number 7 off with a bang!
Arrival/Dismissal Reminders
- Doors open at 8:00am each morning and students will begin breakfast at 8:15am.
- We have noticed several students being dropped off very early. Please know there is no supervision by faculty members before 8:00am unless you are registered for extended day. For safety reasons, we ask that students not be dropped off before 8:00am.
- Walkers Update: Students that are walkers will be released at 3:00pm. Kindergarteners will still need to be picked up by their parent.
- Bus Update: The bus company is still working to get buses to and from San Jose on time. Most buses are arriving to the school by about 3:15/3:20. We also have transfer students coming in from other schools. This means buses have been leaving the school by about 3:30/3:40. We highly encourage parents to download the EduLog app to track your student’s bus. I will also continue to send messages if buses are leaving later than 3:45/4:00.
- Car Riders: Please make sure to have your car rider numbers visible on your dashboard to help car riders move as smoothly as possible.
Important Dates
- September 21st-25th is San Jose Goes to College Week
- September 25th: Kona Ice Day!
- October 6th: October SAC Meeting @ 4:30
- October 6th: Parent Data Night 5:00pm-6:00pm
General Reminders
San Jose Goes to College Week:
o 9/21: Military Monday- Wear your military gear to support military careers.
o 9/22: Tacky Tuesday- College, career, or Trade School gear
o 9/23: Pajama Day- Dream about your future.
o 9/24: Career Day: Dress up as your future career.
o 9/25: Spirit Day: Wear your favorite college gear.
- Kona Ice: The Kona Ice truck will be coming Friday 9/25. Send in money with your student if you would like them to purchase Kona Ice.
- October 6th will be our “Parent Data Night.” With beginning of the year testing complete, this will be an opportunity for parents to meet with your students teachers do gain information on the results of beginning of the year testing.
- Attendance: Please try your best to ensure your student is at school every day (unless they are sick). Students automatically earn BIZI Bucks for being present at school, and being here ensures they receive as much instruction as possible!
Positive Behavior Intervention Systems
- BIZI Update- Everyone is getting excited about BIZI. Students can earn BIZI bucks by showing good behavior and meeting behavior expectations. They can then spend those virtual bucks in the school BIZI store. We are so excited to be able to provide positive incentives for great behavior.
- Students will receive their orders this Friday (9/25).
Thank you everyone for all you do! We truly appreciate your support!
Don't forget to pre-order your child's Kona Ice for this upcoming Friday!
Tiny humans, massive dreams! 🎓✨ San Jose Elementary is taking over college spirit week! September 21-September 25 join us in celebrating college spirit week!
Kona Ice will be coming to San Jose on September 25. Please check out the attached flyer. You can prepay so you don't have to send your child with cash.
🔴🟡🟢 You’ve got to be dotty to be part of the fun!** ⚫️🔵🟣
Our teachers and students are celebrating **National Dot Day** in style! 🌈✨ We’re connecting the dots, celebrating creativity, and showing that every dot—and every Panda—makes our school community special! 🐼❤️
**Happy National Dot Day from San Jose Elementary!** 🎉 #NationalDotDay #SanJoseElementary #PandaPride #DotDay #SchoolSpirit
Our teachers and students are celebrating **National Dot Day** in style! 🌈✨ We’re connecting the dots, celebrating creativity, and showing that every dot—and every Panda—makes our school community special! 🐼❤️
**Happy National Dot Day from San Jose Elementary!** 🎉 #NationalDotDay #SanJoseElementary #PandaPride #DotDay #SchoolSpirit
Dot, Dot, Hooray! Wear Polka Dots!
Join us in celebrating national dot day by wearing polka dots on Tuesday September 15.
San Jose Parents,
Good afternoon and thank you all for an amazing 5th week of school! I also want to say thank you for your patience/consideration as we have moved through the first few weeks and the changes that happen due to budget and staff reallocation. While we have had to make a few changes, we have been incredibly lucky to retain every faculty/staff member here at San Jose!!! Also, a big shout out to Ms. Gayle for being our 26/27 Teacher of the Year. She is truly an amazing educator and one of San Jose’s best! Here are a few updates for week 6.
Reminders
- Doors open at 8:00am each morning and students will begin breakfast at 8:15am.
- We have been noticing a number of students being dropped off very early. Please know there is no supervision by faculty members before 8:00am unless you are registered for extended day. For safety reasons, we ask that students not be dropped off before 8:00am.
- Walkers Update: Students that are walkers will be released at 3:00pm. Kindergarteners will still need to be picked up by their parent.
- Bus Update: The bus company is still working to get buses to and from San Jose on time. Most buses are arriving to the school by about 3:15/3:20. We also have transfer students coming in from other schools. This means buses have been leaving the school by about 3:30/3:40. We highly encourage parents to download the EduLog app to track your student’s bus. I will also continue to send messages if buses are leaving later than 3:45/4:00.
- Car Riders: Please make sure to have your car rider numbers visible on your dashboard to help car riders move as smoothly as possible.
- Progress Reports: Due to internet connectivity issues last week, the progress report posting deadline was moved to Tuesday 9/15. Progress reports will be posted the following day.
Important Dates
- September 16th: Progress Reports will be posted.
- September 25th: Kona Ice Day!
Instruction
- State testing is just about finished. We will be using the data we get to help guide instructional decision making.
- Attendance: Please try your best to ensure your student is at school every day (unless they are sick). Students automatically earn BIZI Bucks for being present at school, and being here ensures they receive as much instruction as possible!
Positive Behavior Intervention Systems
- BIZI Update- Everyone is getting excited about BIZI. Students can earn BIZI bucks by showing good behavior and meeting behavior expectations. They can then spend those virtual bucks in the school BIZI store. We are so excited to be able to provide positive incentives for great behavior.
- Students will have the opportunity to place their next order this Friday (9/19).
Thank you everyone for all you do! We truly appreciate your support!
Good afternoon and thank you all for an amazing 5th week of school! I also want to say thank you for your patience/consideration as we have moved through the first few weeks and the changes that happen due to budget and staff reallocation. While we have had to make a few changes, we have been incredibly lucky to retain every faculty/staff member here at San Jose!!! Also, a big shout out to Ms. Gayle for being our 26/27 Teacher of the Year. She is truly an amazing educator and one of San Jose’s best! Here are a few updates for week 6.
Reminders
- Doors open at 8:00am each morning and students will begin breakfast at 8:15am.
- We have been noticing a number of students being dropped off very early. Please know there is no supervision by faculty members before 8:00am unless you are registered for extended day. For safety reasons, we ask that students not be dropped off before 8:00am.
- Walkers Update: Students that are walkers will be released at 3:00pm. Kindergarteners will still need to be picked up by their parent.
- Bus Update: The bus company is still working to get buses to and from San Jose on time. Most buses are arriving to the school by about 3:15/3:20. We also have transfer students coming in from other schools. This means buses have been leaving the school by about 3:30/3:40. We highly encourage parents to download the EduLog app to track your student’s bus. I will also continue to send messages if buses are leaving later than 3:45/4:00.
- Car Riders: Please make sure to have your car rider numbers visible on your dashboard to help car riders move as smoothly as possible.
- Progress Reports: Due to internet connectivity issues last week, the progress report posting deadline was moved to Tuesday 9/15. Progress reports will be posted the following day.
Important Dates
- September 16th: Progress Reports will be posted.
- September 25th: Kona Ice Day!
Instruction
- State testing is just about finished. We will be using the data we get to help guide instructional decision making.
- Attendance: Please try your best to ensure your student is at school every day (unless they are sick). Students automatically earn BIZI Bucks for being present at school, and being here ensures they receive as much instruction as possible!
Positive Behavior Intervention Systems
- BIZI Update- Everyone is getting excited about BIZI. Students can earn BIZI bucks by showing good behavior and meeting behavior expectations. They can then spend those virtual bucks in the school BIZI store. We are so excited to be able to provide positive incentives for great behavior.
- Students will have the opportunity to place their next order this Friday (9/19).
Thank you everyone for all you do! We truly appreciate your support!
🌟🐼 A HUGE SHOUTOUT TO OUR 2026–2027 TEACHER OF THE YEAR! 🐼🌟
Congratulations to Mrs. Gayle!
Your dedication, passion, and commitment to teaching and inspiring our Panda Babies does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do each and every day to make a difference in the lives of our students. Your hard work and heart for education truly shine!
Congratulations, Mrs. Gayle! 🎊 We are so proud to celebrate you!
With love and appreciation,
San Jose Elementary School 🐼💚
🏆 WHICH HOUSE WILL WIN QUARTER 1? 🏆
Show your HOUSE PRIDE every Friday! 🎉
Wear your house shirt on Fridays and represent your team!
Don’t have a house shirt yet? No problem!
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Let’s show our house spirit!
Panda Parents,
Good afternoon and thank you all for an amazing 4th week of school! A huge thank you as well for helping make Open House an amazing night at San Jose. It was wonderful meeting so many parents and families. Here are a few reminders for week 5.
Reminders
- Doors open at 8:00am each morning and students will begin breakfast at 8:15am.
- Walkers Update: Students that are walkers will be released at 3:00pm. Kindergarteners will still need to be picked up by their parent.
- Bus Update: The bus company is still working to get buses to and from San Jose on time. Most buses are arriving to the school by about 3:15/3:20. We also have transfer students coming in from other schools. This means buses have been leaving the school by about 3:30/3:40. We highly encourage parents to download the EduLog app to track your student’s bus. I will also continue to send messages if buses are leaving later than 3:45/4:00.
- Car Riders: Please make sure to have your car rider numbers visible on your dashboard to help car riders move as smoothly as possible.
- Class Balancing: As we move through the week, I will continue to look at class sizes to ensure we are creating the best environment for student learning. In most cases, students might only be moved from one homeroom to the other with no change in teacher to make sure one class is not bigger than the other. Communication will be sent home to inform you of any changes.
Important Dates
- September 7th: Labor Day!!! No School!!!
- September 11th: Progress Reports will be posted.
- September 25th: Kona Ice Day!
Instruction
- State testing is just about finished. We will be using the data we get to help guide instructional decision making.
- Attendance: Please try your best to ensure your student is at school every day (unless they are sick). Students automatically earn BIZI Bucks for being present at school, and being here ensures they receive as much instruction as possible!
Positive Behavior Intervention Systems
- BIZI Update- Everyone is getting excited about BIZI. Students can earn BIZI bucks by showing good behavior and meeting behavior expectations. They can then spend those virtual bucks in the school BIZI store. We are so excited to be able to provide positive incentives for great behavior.
- Students were able to place their orders last Friday and should be receiving them this Friday!
Thank you everyone for all you do! We truly appreciate your support!
Good afternoon and thank you all for an amazing 4th week of school! A huge thank you as well for helping make Open House an amazing night at San Jose. It was wonderful meeting so many parents and families. Here are a few reminders for week 5.
Reminders
- Doors open at 8:00am each morning and students will begin breakfast at 8:15am.
- Walkers Update: Students that are walkers will be released at 3:00pm. Kindergarteners will still need to be picked up by their parent.
- Bus Update: The bus company is still working to get buses to and from San Jose on time. Most buses are arriving to the school by about 3:15/3:20. We also have transfer students coming in from other schools. This means buses have been leaving the school by about 3:30/3:40. We highly encourage parents to download the EduLog app to track your student’s bus. I will also continue to send messages if buses are leaving later than 3:45/4:00.
- Car Riders: Please make sure to have your car rider numbers visible on your dashboard to help car riders move as smoothly as possible.
- Class Balancing: As we move through the week, I will continue to look at class sizes to ensure we are creating the best environment for student learning. In most cases, students might only be moved from one homeroom to the other with no change in teacher to make sure one class is not bigger than the other. Communication will be sent home to inform you of any changes.
Important Dates
- September 7th: Labor Day!!! No School!!!
- September 11th: Progress Reports will be posted.
- September 25th: Kona Ice Day!
Instruction
- State testing is just about finished. We will be using the data we get to help guide instructional decision making.
- Attendance: Please try your best to ensure your student is at school every day (unless they are sick). Students automatically earn BIZI Bucks for being present at school, and being here ensures they receive as much instruction as possible!
Positive Behavior Intervention Systems
- BIZI Update- Everyone is getting excited about BIZI. Students can earn BIZI bucks by showing good behavior and meeting behavior expectations. They can then spend those virtual bucks in the school BIZI store. We are so excited to be able to provide positive incentives for great behavior.
- Students were able to place their orders last Friday and should be receiving them this Friday!
Thank you everyone for all you do! We truly appreciate your support!
🐼 Thank you for meeting with your teachers during Open House! We are off to a great start, and we truly appreciate your partnership and support.
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https://youtube.com/shorts/-FH3k1m5UT0?is=e7cBLnsDtm27s3XN
Let’s continue to build strong connections and meaningful relationships among our staff, students, and families. Together, we can make this a successful school year! ❤️🐼
#Staff #Students #Families #PandaPride
Panda Nation! Tomorrow is 904 Day!!!! Remember to wear your best DUUUUUUUVALLLLL gear!
