We are pleased to provide our students, parents, staff and community with the latest information about our Mt. Pleasant Elementary School District community through this newsletter. Please join us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to connect with us daily! | |
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Dear Mt. Pleasant community,
We deeply appreciate the teamwork among our staff, students, families, and community partners, which has been instrumental in enriching our students' educational journey.
We collaborated with the East Side Union High School District, the County of Santa Clara and the City of San Jose to provide Community Wi-Fi for our students and their families. This free resource is primarily intended to help students complete their schoolwork. We encourage you to create your account and take advantage of this opportunity.
Our school district will be impacted by the upcoming election. Stable funding is critical to supporting our schools, which is why our Board of Trustees placed two measures on the November 5, 2024, ballot. Measure S is the Science and Technology General Obligation Bond, and Measure T is the School Renovations Bond.
If voters approve these measures, funds generated will be used to expand and improve academic programs, resources, and infrastructure at our schools. We encourage you to cast your vote and let your voice be heard.
Last but not least, we thank parents and guardians for your efforts in making sure your students attend school every day. Attendance is a key indicator of a student’s academic success. Creating routines and rewarding attendance inspires students to look forward to school and do their best. We appreciate your support.
Sincerely,
Dr. Elida MacArthur
Superintendent
Watch a message from Superintendent MacArthur.
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MPAS Honored with 2024 Golden Bell Award | |
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We are excited to share that the Mount Pleasant After School Program (MPAS) has been honored as an official 2024 Golden Bell Award Winner. MPAS received a successful validation from the California School Boards Association (CSBA) Golden Bell Awards, which promote excellence in education and school board governance by recognizing outstanding programs and governance practices of school boards in school districts and county offices of education throughout California. The Golden Bell Awards reflect the depth and breadth of education programs and governance decisions supporting these programs that are necessary to address students’ changing needs.
The celebration to honor MPAS and this year’s award winners will take place on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Anaheim.
MPAS is free to all participating students. Under the leadership of Daniel Patton, Program Coordinator, MPAS operates Monday through Friday, from the time school is out until 6:00pm. This after-school program at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School District is built around three central components: Homework Center, Enrichment Classes, and Physical Activity & Sports Programs.
The goal of MPAS is to empower leaders, inspire students, and unite communities. Thank you all for supporting our students and making MPAS an award-winning program! Congratulations!
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Celebrating Our Custodians | |
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In honor of National Custodian Appreciation Day, we express our heartfelt gratitude for the hard work and dedication of our custodians. Their efforts keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. Most importantly, their work helps our students learn by creating a positive, welcoming learning environment. Thank you to our custodians for all that they do to support our students, staff, and community—your contributions truly make a difference!
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Community Wi-Fi is Now Available at MPESD | |
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We are pleased and excited to announce a new internet resource, born from collaboration with East Side Union High School District, the County of Santa Clara, the City of San Jose, and Mt. Pleasant Elementary School District. The goal is to provide Community Wi-Fi for our students.
Through this Community Wi-Fi initiative, our students will gain free internet access for themselves and their families. This resource is primarily intended to help students complete their schoolwork, so please be aware that the internet speeds may not be optimal for activities like streaming Netflix.
Please click here for the step-by-step guide on how to create your account, how to get connected, and whom to contact if you need technical assistance.
For information in Spanish or Vietnamese on Community Wi-Fi and how to create your account, please click on the links below:
Spanish Wi-Fi Information
Vietnamese Wi-Fi Information
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to ensure our students have the tools they need for success.
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MPESD Measures S and T on the November 5, 2024, Ballot | |
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Schools are the heart of our community. Our District is facing financial challenges, and the Mt. Pleasant Elementary School District’s Board of Trustees has placed two general obligation bond measures, Measure S and Measure T, on the upcoming November 5 general election ballot. If approved by District voters, the two measures will authorize locally controlled funds to make renovations and improvements to schools and classrooms throughout our District.
Measures S and T, if approved, will expand Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics in classrooms and update technology and emergency communication systems at all District schools. These measures will also fund improvements to expand facilities focused on student counseling and mental health services, ensure accessibility for disabled children, and to repair and renovate school libraries, and repair roofs.
The measures include provisions for citizen oversight and full public disclosure of all spending. All funds raised would stay local and could not be redirected or taken away by the state.
Should you have any questions regarding Measures S and T, please access the link to our District's website at https://www.mpesd.org/Page/6583.
We encourage you to embrace your civic duty and cast your vote. Your voice is valuable.
Please watch this video with an important message.
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Mt. Pleasant Elementary School District offers a world of opportunities! | |
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Are you or someone you know interested in becoming part of Mt. Pleasant Elementary School District? MPESD is hiring for a variety of roles.
Job opportunities are available to individuals interested in becoming teachers and teachers interested in obtaining additional credentials. There are also many positions available in our school district that do not require a college degree.
The school district offers a generous welfare and benefits package as well as an excellent state pension plan. We are always looking for Instructional Associates (general and special education) and Substitute Custodial Workers.
We invite you to learn more information on EdJoin or contact our Personnel Office at (408) 233-3720.
Learn more about an Instructional Aide career and Substitute Custodian at MPESD by reading the flyers below!
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Supporting an Inclusive School Culture | |
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are core values at MPESD. We are committed to creating an anti-racist, compassionate, and inclusive school culture where every individual is treated with dignity in our diverse community. Our DEIB lessons shared in October are centered on National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Filipino Heritage Month, National Italian American Heritage Month, LGBTQ History Month, World Teachers Day, Yom Kippur, Indigenous People's Day, Diwali, and Halloween. The character trait recognized is compassion.
For the month of November, the lessons will focus on Native American Heritage Month, Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month, Dia de Los Muertos, LGBTQ+ Solidarity Week, Election Day, Veterans Day, Transgender Day of Remembrance, Thanksgiving, and Native American Heritage Day. The character trait recognized is integrity.
If you are interested in learning more about DEIB, please reach out to your school. Thank you for supporting an inclusive school community!
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Special Board Meeting Update | |
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Thank you for your trust and partnership with our district. Together, we’re dedicated to providing the best educational experience for our students. We want to update you on an important discussion from our recent Board meeting.
On October 9th, district staff requested a special session with the Board of Trustees to address our budget situation and develop a plan for a balanced budget. This Special Meeting is scheduled for October 22nd at 6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria at August Boeger.
During this meeting, the Board will receive an update on the district's finances and discuss possible next steps. We encourage everyone to stay informed and engaged as we navigate this process.
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Our Next Board of Trustees Meeting | |
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Our Board of Trustees will meet November 13, 2024.
The job of the Board of Trustees includes the following:
- Setting the vision and goals for the district
- Adopting policies that give the district direction to set priorities and achieve its goals
- Hiring and evaluating the superintendent
- Adopting and overseeing the annual budget
- Managing the collective bargaining process for employees of the district
To learn more about these sessions, please visit our website.
Watch our October 9, 2024, Board meeting here and our November 13, 2024 Board meeting here.
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