All parents should have received this message by email on August 5th. If you did not receive it by email, please visit Aeries and update your email address in the school records.
Dear San Jose Middle School Community,
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! It is a privilege and honor to serve and support your children. We are excited to welcome all of our students and staff back to campus for a full in-person schedule. Our staff is fully dedicated to engaging and maintaining high learning expectations of all of our students. Our staff will continue to build strong and meaningful relationships with a focus on Proficiency Based Education, the NUSD Graduate Profile, and Equity. We will continue to create a culture where San Jose Middle School students have pride in their school, and care about each other’s well-being. We will continue to establish conditions where the community honors and celebrates our diversity, and being united as a community! Go Scorpions!
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Friday August 13, 2021: WEB Day Orientation and Lunch 9:30 am-12:30 pm
This is an orientation day for all of our 6th grade, and new to San Jose Middle School 7th and 8th grade students. The new students will get campus tours by veteran student leaders, pick up their class schedule and locker numbers, and meet school staff. Lunch will be provided by the San Jose Middle School PTA starting at 12:15 pm, and parents or guardians are welcome to join us and ask questions of the staff or principal.
The San Jose Middle School community would like to thank PE teacher Debbie Mitchell and PTA President Jen Jayme for leading the way for WEB Day!
Monday August 16, 2021: 7th and 8th Grade Schedule Pick Up
7th Grade 12:30-2:00 | 8th Grade 2:00-3:30
Tuesday August 17, 2021: First Day of School! 8:20 am
Circle this date on your calendar now! Here are some important reminders:
- School starts at 8:20 am Monday-Friday.
- Dismissal is at 2:40 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
- On Wednesdays, school is dismissed at 1:40 pm.
- You can access the schedule at https://sanjose.nusd.org/
schedule/ - Any student who has not picked up their schedule can do so in front of the front office before school. Staff will be ready to hand out schedules at 7:45 am sharp!
- Coffee with the Principal will be held from 8:45 am- 9:45 am in front of the school for community stakeholders, parents, and guardians. It is encouraged that you have a cup of coffee and chat with Mr. Casper!
- Students will be given handbooks and planners on this day in their first period class. Your child’s teacher will review the contents of the handbook (schedules, rules, emergency procedures, cell phone policy, reaching out to trusted adults, or reporting issues to staff). We plan on having lots of fun welcoming your children back to school full time!
- Your child’s PE teacher will communicate and manage uniform distribution.
- Please give yourself time to drop off and pick up your child promptly and SAFELY.
- COVID-19 Guidance will be communicated to all families from the NUSD administration followed up by the school. The San Jose Middle School administration will send out regular COVID-19 updates to families, as appropriate.
Thursday, August 19 2021 – PTA General Meeting 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm in the Library and on Zoom
Thursday August 26, 2021 Back to School Night
We are excited to host in person Back to School Night. More information will be coming your way in the weekly newsletter. Here is the schedule:
5:30 pm-6:15 pm PTA Welcome Back Social Event Under the Dome
6:15 pm-6:45 pm Principal’s Address (Welcome, Introduce Staff, and Booster Groups)
6:50 pm-8:45 pm Teacher Classroom Presentations
Important Start of School Information
Lunch: For the 2021/22 school year, lunch will be provided to all students free of charge. Students may bring their own lunch, but we will have enough lunches daily for all students. More info at https://novatofans.org
Afterschool: The Bridge Afterschool program will continue this school year. More info at https://bridgeafterschool.org
Public Transportation: Marin Transit will continue to run routes to and from San Jose Middle School. There is a link below with information in regards to acquiring bus passes for your child. If you qualify, bus passes will be free of charge. More info at https://marintransit.org/