Begins Feb 15, 23

February 27 -March 10, 2023.

Moreland Education Foundation (MEF) is restarting the MEF Grant Program, and we want to hear from you!

Westmont HS presents Miracle on 34th Street. Check out the linked flyer for more information.

Erin’s Law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness and prevention curriculum for grades TK through 12.

Victor Pacini, a survivor of sexual abuse, author and motivational speaker, will be assisting our schools in implementing this mandate. Be Seen and Heard, Mr. Pacini’s assembly program, is developmentally appropriate, interactive, and aligned with learning standards. The assemblies are presented in specific grade level groups to ensure that the message is age appropriate for all students. The focus of the presentation is to teach children basic skills to keep them safe from dangerous or abusive situations. The concepts that will be discussed are:

Distinguishing safe from unsafe touches
Safe/Unsafe Secrets
It’s not the child’s fault if someone touches him or her
Telling a trusted adult
Safety rules at home and school
Saying “NO”

Mr. Pacini or his colleague will be presenting virtually at all sites.

November 4: Middle school grades 6-8 at Latimer and EDS
November 5: All elementary grades TK-5 and ISP students
November 8: All grades 6-8 at MMS
November 10: 5th grade at Payne (alternate day due to science camp)

We hosted a well-attended parent informational evening to preview the information that will be shared with the students in the assemblies on October 5, 2021. If you were unable to attend and you would like additional information about this year’s presentation, please view this short “PEACE OF MIND” video at www.victorpacini.com/peace-of-mind-2/.

If you would like to opt your child out of this assembly, please complete the following Google Form by Friday, October 29. Please complete one form per child.

With flu season coming up, Moreland is encouraging families to pre-register for on-site Covid testing, in case the need arises. This registration is valid for up to 6 months, and no appointment is ever needed for when you do need to test. Moreland offers free Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) COVID testing for all Moreland students and staff. You may access testing Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 8:00 am at the Moreland School District office located at 4711 Campbell Ave., San Jose or contact your school site for school testing hours. Testing samples will be shipped for testing and results will be emailed to you in 48-72 hours.

We want to send a reminder to parents to park during drop-off or pick-up with consideration to our local residents – not blocking drives, making turns using neighbor’s driveways, or parking in a way that endangers the safety of children and their families. A big thank you to all those parents who have supported our schools by parking thoughtfully and correctly. Your cooperation is very much appreciated.

If you are planning to travel internationally during the upcoming vacations, please ensure you are following the CDC guidelines. Please contact your school site to ask any further questions as well as inform them of your plans.

On September 23rd, the CDC released clearer guidelines for masking. In checking with our Santa Clara County Department of Health, Dr. Fenstersheib agreed that school districts need to be following the CDC guidance for masks. Specifically, he stated that if you hold your mask up to the sun and you can see through it, it should not be used. Here are the CDC recommendations:
All Moreland students will need to wear masks that meet these requirements while on campus. If your student’s mask is unsuitable given these guidelines, your school front office has free masks available.