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Community group Milpitas Cares along with members from the Parent Teacher Student Association came to Thomas Russell Middle School on March 10 to assist with general campus clean-up, painting, and work in the site's Parklet. Of about 30+ people who showed up to work around the campus that day, 10 dedicated adults and students came to help rebuild the paths in the Parklet, and to do extensive weeding around the native plants.
Begun in 2013, Russell Parklet has been an ongoing 8th grade project for Mrs. Flagg’s classes. The science quad previously was overgrown with various weedy types of plants. Mrs. Flagg’s classes decided to construct a Parklet for students to hang out in and enjoy at lunch and break. Over the last five years, students have dug the dry creek bed (wadi), and lined it with rocks, set out the paths, and planted a variety of California native plants. Additionally, the student body purchased the walking bridge and the sign. A pictorial history of the Parklet is on the following page. Along with the Russell Parklet, science teachers at Russell decided to paint doors with images of wildlife from California and paint walls with plants native to the surrounding hills and area. Students and science teachers have undertaken the painting of the quad walls and classroom doors. --Submitted by Myra Flagg by Amanda Montoro Twenty-five fourth grade students braved the elements to go fishing at Ed Levin Park on March 3. Volunteers from the Milpitas Rotary Club and Milpitas High School ROTC classes were organized by local Police Officer Eric Emanuelle to teach children how to fish and become stewards of the environment. The rain stopped just in time and a rainbow led the way up the hill, past the fields of mustard flowers, to the lake, where they caught eight fish (a new record) and observed the competition: herons, egrets, coots, hawks. Rotary Club members cleaned the fish for children to take home and many Rose Elementary families had memorable meals. Special thanks to Brian Shreve, Director of Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation; Wendy Zhang, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services; and Cheryl Jordan for their organizational help and special support. by Laurie Fiatal
More than 100 students attended Marshall Pomeroy Elementary School's Family Science Night on March 8. The theme was Secret Agent Science, and was organized by the school's Parent Teacher Association and the Children's Discovery Museum. Milpitas High School students volunteered torun each activity. by Tricia Brownstein, Academy of Travel and Tourism Coordinator
The Academy of Travel and Tourism sophomores at Milpitas High School participated in a work site visit March 13 at the Residence Inn in Milpitas, a longtime business partner. Students toured the facilities, learned about careers in hospitality, and were treated to a waffle breakfast. Afterward, they headed over to San Jose State University where they were invited to visit Dr. Tsu Yen's Intro to Hospitality class and viewed a presentation about "Soft Skills." Lastly, the group took a walking field trip of the campus.  AlertSCC is a free, easy, and confidential way for anyone who lives or works in Santa Clara County to get emergency warnings sent directly to their cell phone, mobile device, email, or landline. AlertSCC can reach you wherever you are to provide information and instructions in a variety of emergency situations, which may include:
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Dear Parents and Guardians: Empowering students to be the future leaders of our democracy is one of the reasons I was drawn to education, and I never foresaw a day when that would include helping them to grapple with the horrific violence that we have seen on school campuses such as that at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Across the nation students, educators, and parents have been in dialogue about a call to action, and while there is debate about what exactly will bring a halt to the cause of school shootings, all can agree that they must stop. We want to support our students in giving voice to their concerns, feelings, and desires to stand with their peers across the nation in support of those who died in the Douglas High School tragedy and the others before it; however, we have to consider their safety first. We cannot condone student walkouts such as those that are being advocated in social media for March 14th and April 20th. Students do have a free speech right and may express their political views if it does not present a disruption to the learning environment. Leaving campus during school hours to participate in political activity is not a safe and responsible way to work for change. We encourage you to talk to your children about how they may be feeling about this topic, and the importance of expressing themselves in appropriate ways at school. Student leaders at our middle and high schools have shared with administration that there may be students walking out to protest gun violence on Wednesday, March 14th. Principals have talked with the students and suggested alternatives to leaving campus, and have told students that if they choose to leave campus, it will be an unexcused absence and consequences will be administered per their student handbook. For many of our students the desire to stand in solidarity for the deaths of those in Florida is not about staging protests for or against gun control, it is about taking a moment of silence for 17 minutes. This we can support, and around 10:00am on March 14th MUSD will be taking a moment of silence to honor those students and staff members who have died in these horrible events. The length of time will depend upon what each principal and his/her staff feels is appropriate. Together we will guide our students in learning how to express themselves with civility as they become active members of our democracy, and always, we strive together for a thriving school and community culture. Sincerely, Cheryl Jordan Superintendent Queridos padres de familia y/o tutores: Una de las razones que me atrajo de educación fue el poder empoderar a los estudiantes para que sean los futuros líderes de nuestra democracia, pero nunca preví que un día incluyera ayudarlos a lidiar con la horrible violencia que hemos visto en los las escuelas como lo que sucedió en la preparatoria Marjory Stoneman Douglas en Parkland, Florida. En toda la nación, estudiantes, educadores y padres han estado dialogando acerca de hacer algo, y aunque hay un debate acerca de qué es exactamente lo que detendrá la causa de estos tiroteos en las escuelas, todos están de acuerdo que deben parar. Queremos apoyar a nuestros estudiantes para que expresen sus preocupaciones, sentimientos y deseos de respaldar a sus compañeros de todo el país en apoyo a aquellos que murieron en la tragedia de la preparatoria Douglas y de los demás antes de ella; sin embargo, primeramente debemos considerar su seguridad. No podemos aprobar huelgas de estudiantes como las que se defienden/publican en las redes sociales para el 14 de marzo y el 20 de abril. Los estudiantes tienen derecho a la libertad de expresión y pueden expresar sus opiniones políticas sin presentar interrupción en el entorno de aprendizaje. Salir de la escuela durante el horario escolar para participar en actividades políticas no es una manera segura y responsable de trabajar para el cambio. Lo alentamos a que hable con sus hijo(s) acerca de cómo se sienten con respecto a este tema, y la importancia de expresarse de manera apropiada dentro de la escuela. Los líderes estudiantiles de nuestras escuelas secundarias y preparatorias han compartido con la dirección escolar que pueden haber estudiantes que salgan a protestar por la violencia armada el día miércoles 14 de marzo. Los directores han hablado con los estudiantes y han sugerido alternativas para salir del campus, y les han dicho a los estudiantes que si eligen salirse del campus, contará como ausencia sin excusa válida y se darán consecuencias basado en el reglamento escolar. Para muchos de nuestros estudiantes, el deseo de solidarizarse por las personas que fallecieron en Florida, no se trata de organizar protestas a favor o en contra del control de armas, se trata de tomar un momento de silencio durante 17 minutos. Esto podemos apoyarlo, y alrededor de las 10:00 am del 14 de marzo, MUSD se tomará un momento de silencio para honrar a los estudiantes y miembros del personal escolar que fallecieron en estos horribles eventos. El período de tiempo dependerá de lo que cada director y su personal consideren apropiado. Juntos guiaremos a nuestros estudiantes para que aprendan a expresarse con civilidad a medida que se convierten en miembros activos de nuestra democracia, y siempre, luchamos juntos por una escuela próspera y una cultura comunitaria Atentamente, Cheryl Jordan Superintendent (Rectora General) Kính gởi Phụ Huynh và Người Giám Hộ: Tạo cơ hội cho các em học sinh trở thành những nhà lãnh đạo tương lai của nền dân chủ của chúng ta là một trong những lý do khiến tôi đi theo nghành giáo dục và tôi không bao giờ biết trước có ngày nào đó bao gồm cả việc giúp các em chống lại bạo lực khủng khiếp mà chúng ta đã thấy ở các trường học như tại trường trung học Marjory Stoneman Douglas ở Parkland, Florida. Trên toàn quốc, học sinh, các nhà giáo dục và cha mẹ đã có những đối thoại về lời kêu gọi hành động và trong khi tranh luận về việc chính xác sẽ làm gì để ngăn chặn nguyên nhân của vụ bắn súng trường học, tất cả đều có thể đồng ý rằng họ phải dừng lại. Chúng tôi muốn hỗ trợ học sinh của chúng tôi trong việc diễn đạt mối quan tâm, cảm xúc và khát vọng cùng bạn bè trên khắp đất nước để ủng hộ những người đã chết trong thảm kịch ở trường trung học Douglas High School và những người khác trước đó; tuy nhiên, trước hết chúng ta phải xem xét sự an toàn của các em trước. Chúng tôi không thể chấp nhận hành động biểu tình của học sinh như những người đang chủ trương trong các phương tiện truyền thông xã hội vào ngày 14 tháng 3 và ngày 20 tháng 4. Học sinh có quyền tự do ngôn luận và có thể bày tỏ quan điểm chính trị nếu điều đó không gây gián đến tình trạng học tập. Rời khỏi trường trong giờ học để tham gia hoạt động chính trị không phải là một cách an toàn và cách có trách nhiệm để làm thay đổi. Chúng tôi khuyến khích quý vị nói chuyện với con em về cảm nhận của các em về chủ đề này và tầm quan trọng của bày tỏ ý kiến của mình một cách thích hợp ở trường. Các em lãnh đạo học sinh ở các trường trung học đệ nhất cấp và đệ nhị cấp của chúng tôi đã chia sẻ với ban quản trị rằng có thể có những học sinh sẽ biểu tình phản đối bạo lực về súng vào thứ Tư, 14 tháng 3. Các hiệu trưởng đã trao đổi với học sinh và đưa ra các lựa chọn khác thay vì rời trường đi biểu tình và đã cho các học sinh rằng nếu các em muốn rời khỏi trường đi biểu tình thì đó sẽ là một sự vắng mặt không có lý do và hậu quả sẽ được thực hiện dựa trên sổ tay học sinh. Đối với nhiều học sinh mong muốn thắt chặt sự đoàn kết vì cái chết của những người ở Florida không phải là tổ chức biểu tình hoặc chống lại sự kiểm soát súng, mà là dành một khoảng im lặng trong 17 phút. Điều này chúng tôi có thể ủng hộ vào khoảng 10:00 sáng ngày 14 tháng 3 MUSD sẽ phải dành một khoảng thời gian im lặng để tôn vinh những học sinh và nhân viên đã chết trong những sự kiện khủng khiếp này. Khoảng thời gian sẽ phụ thuộc vào những điều mà hiệu trưởng và nhân viên mỗi trường cảm thấy thích hợp. Cùng nhau chúng ta sẽ hướng dẫn học sinh của mình học cách diễn đạt một cách văn minh khi các em trở thành thành viên tích cực của nền dân chủ của chúng ta và chúng tôi luôn luôn cùng nhau cố gắng cho sự phát triển giáo dục lớn mạnh của trường học và cộng đồng. Nay kính, Cheryl Jordan Trưởng Khu Học Chánh Here are some resources for talking with your child about these issues:
The Milpitas Unified School District was successful at the election conducted on June 5, 2012 to issue up to $95 million aggregate principal amount of the District’s general obligation bonds (Measure E).
The purpose of the CBOC is to provide oversight and accountability on the expenditures funded by Measure E to ensure that the said funds are spent for the purposes approved by the voters. The CBOC will monitor the expenditures of these funds by the District and will report to the Board of Education and the community, on an annual basis, on how these funds have been spent. An annual audit will be a part of the CBOC’s report to the Board. We are seeking one volunteer who is active in the business community within Milpitas to serve until end of 2018. To be qualified, candidates must be at least 18 years of age, not an employee or official of the District, or any vendor, contractor, or consultant of the District. The committee shall meet approximately four times a year. All meetings shall be held within the Milpitas Unified School District in Santa Clara County. For more information, or to request an application form, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at (408) 635-2600 ext. 6013 or click here to download the form. Selected applicants will be contacted and invited for an interview with the Board of Education. Please send your application to the Superintendent’s Office, Milpitas Unified School District, by 4:30 PM on Friday, March 30, 2018. Click here to download application form. Click here to view Bylaws for Citizen Bond Oversight Commitee The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara is currently recruiting volunteers for the 2018 – 2019 Civil Grand Jury. The Civil Grand Jury, an arm of the Superior Court, is a part of the Judicial Branch of government. It serves as the County’s civil watchdog agency and may examine all aspects of the County and city governments, special districts, and school districts. The Grand Jury may also inspect jails and juvenile detention facilities. Grand Jury service affords citizens the unique opportunity to contribute to the efficiency of local government and to play an integral part in ensuring that government officials are accountable to residents. Candidates must be willing to dedicate this year of service to keep careful watch over various aspects of County government, and the one-year term of the 2018-19 panel will begin on June 21, 2018. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, United States citizens, and residents of Santa Clara County. Grand Jury service requires a significant commitment of your time—an average of 25 hours per week, or as determined by the Grand Jury. However, selection as a member is an honor, and it will afford you a unique opportunity to make a significant contribution to the efficiency and integrity of local government. Grand Jurors are paid $20 per diem and reimbursed for their mileage. The application deadline is Thursday, March 29, 2018. Persons interested in applying may click here to obtain an application form. Questions about the Grand Jury may be directed to [email protected] or by contacting Tamara Davis, Deputy Manager Civil Grand Jury, at (408) 882-2721. For additional information, including how to contact the Grand Jury, click to see the Court's Civil Grand Jury brochure.
Dear Parents and Guardians: Today’s media post that was forwarded to MPD by a parent this morning contained statements about a sophomore possibly having a gun at an unnamed school. Chief Corpuz phoned me this morning at 7:35 and let me know he had all available officers at both high schools and was in the process of investigating it. We spoke again around 10:15am when he informed me that they did not find a credible threat, but would continue investigating and maintaining a police presence. I spoke with Chief Corpuz again at 12:05, and he let me know that the investigation revealed several layers of “hearsay” and found no evidence to validate the social media post. With all that we went through in November at MHS and what has happened in other schools across the nation, and most recently in Florida, these rumors are disconcerting. We will always take them as real threats until proven otherwise, and I am so glad we have the partnership with Milpitas police that we do as they too make the safety of our students and staff their highest priority. Our school principal teams, counselors, teachers and staff care deeply about each of our students and we all want a nurturing learning environment for them. To that end we continually strive for ways that we can ensure we are in tune with each child’s social emotional needs. It is essential that we keep lines of communication open so that we foster a school community that will continue to speak up if there is something that does not seem right or poses a threat to others. I thank the concerned parent who called MPD to let them know about the suspicious post, and her child for showing it to her. Together we provide our kids with a school community in which they can be themselves and thrive. Sincerely, Cheryl Jordan Superintendent Queridos padres de familia y/o tutores , La publicación de las redes sociales de hoy, un padre aviso esta mañana a la estación de policía de Milpitas (MPD) acerca de un estudiante de sophomore que posiblemente tenía una pistola en una escuela no identificada. El Jefe de policía, el señor Corpuz me llamó esta mañana a las 7:35 y me hizo saber que tenía a todos sus oficiales policiacos disponibles en las dos escuelas preparatorias y que estaba en el proceso de investigación. Hablamos nuevamente alrededor de las 10:15 am y me informó que no encontraron una amenaza creíble, pero continuaran con la investigación y presencia policial. Nuevamente hablé con el señor Corpuz a las 12:05, y me hizo saber que la investigación reveló varias capas de "rumores" y no encontró pruebas para validar la publicación en las redes sociales. Con todo lo que pasamos en noviembre en MHS y lo que ha estado pasando en otras escuelas en todo el país, y más recientemente en Florida, estos rumores son desconcertantes. Estos rumores siempre los tomaremos como amenazas reales hasta que se demuestre lo contrario, estoy muy contenta de que contamos con el apoyo de la policía de Milpitas, ya que para ellos la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal son su máxima prioridad. Nuestro equipo de directores y subdirectores de las preparatorias, asesores académicos , maestros y personal escolar se preocupan profundamente por cada uno de nuestros estudiantes y todos queremos un entorno educativo enriquecedor para ellos. Con ese fin, nos esforzamos continuamente para que podamos asegurar que estamos en sintonía con las necesidades socioemocionales de cada niño. Es esencial que mantengamos abiertas las líneas de comunicación para que fomentemos una comunidad escolar que continúe comunicando si es que algo no parece ser correcto o que representa una amenaza para los demás. Le agradezco al padre preocupado que llamó a MPD para informarles sobre la publicación sospechosa, y a su hijo por habérselo enseñado. Juntos proporcionamos a nuestros hijos una comunidad escolar en la cual pueden ser ellos mismos y sobresalir. Atentamente, Cheryl Jordan Superintendent (Rectora General) Kính gửi Cha mẹ và Người giám hộ, Chúng tôi hiện đang làm việc với Sở Cảnh sát Milpitas khi họ điều tra bài đăng trên các mạng truyền thông xã hội liên quan đến trường trung học không tên. Chúng tôi không biết liệu nó có liên quan đến trường học của chúng tôi, nhưng chúng tôi muốn đề phòng mọi cách để giữ an toàn cho học sinh. Hiện nay, có sự hiện diện của cảnh sát tại các trường trung học với sự cảnh giác của nhân viên. Chúng tôi sẽ cập nhật quý sau cuộc điều tra của cảnh sát và khi chúng tôi tìm hiểu thêm. MPD đã không thông báo cho chúng tôi để có bất kỳ thay đổi cho ngày giảng dạy của chúng tôi. Vì lý do đó, hôm nay sẽ vẫn là một ngày học bình thường. Vui lòng liên hệ với MPD nếu quý vịcó thêm thông tin để cung cấp. Trân trọng, Cheryl Jordan Trưởng Khu Học Chánh  Dear Milpitas Families,
Welcome to the new student SCCLD library account! MUSD is excited to partner with the Santa Clara County Library District in providing this new resource to all students. Get ready to explore a whole new world of print and online resources including books, articles, music, and more. Library databases are easy to use electronic resources that contain a wealth of information that you and your students may use to research and learn from anywhere, 24/7. Databases are current, fast, and full of very good information including peer-reviewed articles. MUSD and SCCLD hope you enjoy this wonderful new resource. Activating Your Student Account
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