January 2024

Jaguar Journal

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Volume 16: Issue 6

Happy New Year! It is our hope that you and your family enjoyed quality time together throughout the Holiday Season. It is hard to believe that 2024 is upon us!

With the new year, we continue to focus on making gains in student attendance and continue working diligently to increase student achievement, growth and standards mastery.

The end of the calendar year brought with it some big changes at Mossdale. With a change in our administrative team, we wish Mr. Brooks nothing but the best in his new endeavors, and welcome aboard Dr. Sabharwal (beginning February 1st). We are also grateful to welcome Mr. Leland for the month of January to fill in.

The new year brings excitement, energy and a renewed commitment to meeting every student where they are. As always, Mossdale is a place Where The Making Of Success Stories Happens Daily!

Please do not hesitate to contact us if there is anything we can do to support your student in any way!

Anthony Chapman

Principal

New student registration for the upcoming school year (2024/25) will begin on January 16, 2024.

This early registration period is open to ALL NEW STUDENTS, regardless of grade level.

If you will be enrolling as a new student for the 2024/25 school year, we encourage you to register when the window opens on January 16. By registering as soon as possible, you will have the greatest chance of getting your student a spot in our school. Early registration will end on March 1. We encourage you to visit MUSD’s Registration webpage at www.mantecausd.net/registration for eligibility and enrollment information.

Additionally, Open Enrollment will also begin on January 16. Open Enrollment allows families to apply to have their child(ren) attend another MUSD school other than their school of residence. For the first time, Open Enrollment forms will be completed online using the MUSD website. All digital Open Enrollment forms must be submitted online by March 1. Visit www.mantecausd.net/registration to access the digital Open Enrollment form.

You may be aware, but in case you aren't - Mossdale School has implemented a new attendance incentive program this year! Classes compete against each other and have the chance to earn class rewards based on the number of days they have perfect attendance as a class. These awards range from a popsicle party to Mossdale sunglasses, stickers, extra recess time or even a class BBQ!

For the month of December, as a school we have increased our daily attendance by 5% compared to this time last year! We averaged 93.5% of students attending school daily! Keep it up, punctual and present Jaguars!

The 5th grade team has been busy preparing for Science Camp! 5th grade students will have the opportunity to attend Science Camp May 15-17, 2024. Parents, please plan on attending an informational meeting on January 17 at 5:30pm in the gym to learn more!

Goal setting conference week is quickly approaching! You will receive information from your child's teacher on how to sign up for these conferences. Conferences will be held January 22-26; every day that week will be a minimum day schedule.

Good luck to our volleyball teams as they begin their seasons this month! Their first game is Tuesday, January 16th at home!

The Mossdale Book Fair returns to campus January 18-26! We are looking for volunteers to help staff the book fair. Teachers will share additional information with their classes as we get closer. Click on the button below to sign up and help! All proceeds are returned directly back to the support of our library on campus.

Book Fair Sign Up (Click Here)

Each month, we will include a few pictures from happenings on campus. This month we are including a few photos from Multi-Cultural Night, held December 6th, from the San Joaquin County Spelling Bee, held December 4th and 6th, and a few students recognized for their perfect attendance. Keep up the great work Jaguars!

Hello Mossdale Jaguars, it's Officer Dominguez!

It is time for this month's 'SRO tip'. With that being said I encourage students to be aware of their surroundings and to report any suspicious activity to a teacher or a school resource officer like myself or other trusted adult. If possible, students should walk in groups or pairs when traveling to and from school and avoid using their phones or other electronic devices to remain vigilant. Remember, it’s important to work together to keep our schools safe!

Pictured are our officers (left to right): Ofc. S. Memory, Ofc. M. Hector, Ofc. C. Armstrong and Ofc. T. Dominguez.

We are grateful for our partnership with Give Every Child a Chance, our after school program is a vital part of our school culture! Please see below for their monthly newsletter.