Good morning Weller families!
The 2026-2027 school year has arrived and I look forward to all of the new possibilities and learning that this year will bring. I hope that you are as excited as I am to kick off another fantastic school year. Our teachers and staff have been hard at work preparing for the arrival of our amazing students and families. Their hard work and enthusiasm are sure to create a welcoming and productive environment for all of our students. We look forward to a year filled with growth, learning, and memorable experiences. We encourage parents and family members to get involved and stay engaged with our activities and events throughout the year. Our staff is always here to support you and our students.
This year we are also welcoming two new teachers to our teaching staff 😁:
Mr. Braga - 5th/6th Grade (Math)
Ms. Kalinawan - STEAM
As the principal of Joseph Weller Elementary School, I am truly honored to lead such an exceptional group of students, educators, and families. Thank you for being a part of our Weller family. I look forward to our partnership throughout the school year to best ensure that our students are being served, cared for, and celebrated. Let's make it a year to remember! 😁
Thank you for taking the time to read our welcome back newsletter and I look forward to seeing you all next week!
Weller's Back-to-School Basecamp (flyer)
August 12th 1:30- 3:30pm
First Day of School
August 13th at 8:00am
Sincerely,
Mrs. Elzey
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Aeries Annual Registration - MUST BE DONE FOR EACH CHILD
- Once you log in to Aeries, you will be prompted to check and update Family, Income, Student, Contacts, Medical History, and Insurance Information.
- When you have completed the registration, you will receive an email confirmation.
- Click on the link to receive a copy of the Acknowledgement Form. This is the form that you will bring to our Back-to-School Basecamp event. When you show this form to us (we will be stationed by our Multi-Use Room) we will then invite you inside to view our class lists and see which teacher your child will have for the 2026- 2027 school year.
- Lastly, you will be prompted to print your child's emergency card. Students will bring this emergency card to their classroom teacher.
* Please watch this video tutorial to help you complete the Annual Registration.
Thank you all for taking the time to complete our Annual Registration. This is extremely important in making sure that we have updated information for your student in the event of an emergency or if we need to contact you for any reason.
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ParentSquare - THIS IS THE MAIN SOURCE OF TEACHER, SCHOOL, DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS TO AND PARENTS
- Download the ParentSquare App on your phone/device
- Log in to ParentSquare using the same email you used for the Aeries ParentPortal
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Please read through our Family Handbook to learn everything you need to know about Weller. Think of this as your one-stop shop for all the important information and guidelines our families need for a successful school year! When you have finished reading our handbook, please complete this Google Form. |
We need ALL families to complete our district's Meal Application. Please complete this application whether you think that your child will have school meals or not. Our school's funding is GREATLY influenced by the school-wide complete of the Meal Applications. Thank you for taking the time to complete the application!
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The foundation of our community and the heart of our work. Our Core Values empower our students and inspire our daily actions. |
ALL students must be present for the first day of school, THURSDAY, AUGUST 13TH, to assure their place at Weller.
Prior to arrival on campus:
- Confirm that the student has used the restroom before being dropped off.
- Confirm student has a filled water bottle (NO glass water bottles please).
- Confirm that at least one caregiver listed in Aeries is available at all times and has the correct contact information should the student become ill.
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Print out, sign and have your child bring the Emergency Card from the Aeries Parent Portal listing all emergency contacts allowed to pick up your child from school
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Medical Needs: If your student will be in need of any medication during school hours or has any medical needs we should be made aware of prior to the opening of school on August 13th or during the first week, please notify the Weller Health Clerk, Anita Matheson through email amatheson@musd.org or contact the school office. In order for medication to be kept in the school office medication permits need to be filled out by your child's doctor. Please have the completed medication permits and prescribed medication (in original packaging) turned in to the office on or by the first day of in person learning.
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Label all belongings: Make sure that all jackets, backpacks, water bottles and other items are labeled with the child's first & last names as well as classroom number.
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August 13th and 14th will be MINIMUM DAYS for every student! Please be on time for pick-up!
- TK and Kindergarten dismissal at 12:00pm.
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1st-6th grade dismissal at 12:35pm.
- Please make sure that your child and all caregivers know the time of their dismissal and the plans for their care at their dismissal time. Our staff has meetings after dismissal on these days and is not available to supervise students who are not picked up on time.
ONLY TK and Kindergarten students will continue to have minimum days from August 17th- 21st.
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To avoid unexcused absences, please notify the office by 8:30 AM each day your child is out. Please provide your child's full name, teacher, reason for absence, and your contact info. If your child is ill, they must stay home (Covid-19 testing recommended). Please share their specific symptoms with us so we can guide you on return requirements.
Report Absences To:
📞 (408) 635-2876 x1107 ✉️ wellerattendance@musd.org
Please make sure to include your child's first & last name, their teacher and the reason for absence in you message as well as your contact information.
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- Lunch and breakfast is available for all students. Breakfast will be served from 7:30- 7:55am and lunch will be served during the school day.
- Please visit this website to view our monthly meal menus.
- If you would like to receive monthly emails with our Meals Menus, please use this LINK to sign up.
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Program is currently full for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Program is currently full for the 2026-2027 school year.
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SOFOS After School Program Enrollment is Open for 2026–2027 |
If you are interested, please reach out to Jnguyen@sofosacademy.com |
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As our staff is getting ready for students to return, we are asking you to prep your students from home this weekend.
- Students must exit the vehicle through the passenger side of the car to ensure a safe environment. Family members will remain in the car while student valets will assist your student. To help with this, have students practice buckling and unbuckling themselves. Our staff will help open doors for them.
- If you have smaller children who will not be attending Weller, move their car seat to behind the drivers side so your student can enter or exit the vehicle easily.
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Practice tying shoelaces: There are tons of videos online with tricks to help if your student struggles with making the bunny ears.
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Have your student help you in the kitchen so they can practice opening snacks on their own, opening thermoses and lunch containers so they can do this without help during lunch time.
- Practice peeling oranges and bananas.
- Practice opening and closing their lunch box, thermoses, etc.
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Adjust your bedtime/morning routines: Begin adjusting bedtimes and wake up times to make it easier for the first week of school.
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Mornings are stressful for all families. As adults we set the tone for the morning with our students. Please be mindful of this and do your best to be calm even if you are running late or it’s a slow start.
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Teacher Assignments:
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Teacher Assignments: Classroom placements will be available in the Aeries Parent Portal on Wednesday, August 12th. Our staff puts considerable thought into creating balanced classrooms. Please note that assignments are subject to change during the first three weeks as enrollment fluctuates.
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Overflow: If a class is full, students will temporarily meet in Room 116 until they can be placed at Weller or another Milpitas school.
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Mixed-Grade Classes: Weller, like all MUSD elementary schools, uses multi-age classrooms. Students are placed in these classes for many reasons (such as independence and leadership, not academic ability) and will receive differentiated learning focused on their specific grade-level standards.
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All students are issued an MUSD chromebook in Aeries. If you are new to Weller, you will be issued a chromebook during the first few days of school.
Many returning Weller students brought their chromebooks home over the summer. Please have your student bring their Chromebook and charger to school on the first day of school. For this school year, most of the primary teachers will ask students to keep the chromebook in class and some of our intermediate teachers will have students bring it back and forth or leave it at home.
This school year, if there is any damage to chromebooks, students will be financially responsible for repairs or replacements.
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Please let our staff know if your family needs any support with uniforms. You can also click HERE to access our online spirit wear store. |
Joining the PTA is a way to show your support for the teachers, staff, and students. Support can come in many forms, and joining the PTA doesn’t have to be a huge time commitment. 😊
The PTA has 3 types of members:
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PTA Board Officers - Meet monthly and operate the business of the PTA
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PTA Volunteers - Volunteer their time when they are able and want to, no commitment
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PTA Members - No commitments, the membership fee helps, and the show of numbers shows our support (this is all you’re signing up for by joining)
The PTA has helped the school and everyone using the membership fees and other fundraisers such as Yogurtland, Apex Fun Run, Sees Candy sales, Bingo, and many others. Some examples are:
- Trunk-or-Treat event
- Spring Carnival
- Multi-cultural celebration
- Movie Night
- Lunch tables for the students
- 6th grade promotion ceremony
- Teacher Appreciation gifts, lunches and teas
- Weller's digital marquee
- Upgraded Multi-Use Room sound system
- Afterschool popsicles for students
There are no commitments by joining, you are just showing your support by being a member and donating your membership fee. Anything more you are able and willing to do or give is your choice. Membership fee is $20 per family, which includes all of your students and their parents/guardians. The PTA is a 501(c)(3) organization so the membership fee and additional donations are tax deductible as allowed by the IRS. Please fill out this membership form and send it into the school to your student’s teacher or drop it by the office with the $20 membership fee. You can also join through our Totem page if you prefer. We also always accept membership registrations at our events, just find our table or one of the PTA officers.
We are always looking for volunteers to help us run our events. After you’ve joined the PTA, fill out this form and let us know what you’re interested in volunteering for and we’ll be in touch!
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August 13: First Day of School! We start at 8:00am.
August 13- September 2: iReady Testing- Diagnostic 1
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Please take a look at the classroom supply lists that our teachers have put together to help students get ready for the beginning of the school year. Most supplies will be provided for your students and any donations would be greatly appreciated. |
- White Printer Paper
- Cardstock
- Tissue Boxes
- Hand Sanitizer
- Paper Towels
- Mustang Market Toys & Prizes (new or gently used)
- Glue Sticks
- Paper Plates, Cups, Plastic Untensils
- Recess Equipment
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LIFT (Leading Impact For Tomorrow), a group of like-minded MHS students with the sole purpose of providing a widely-accessible opportunity for any young student's families who find themselves at an economic disadvantage, have prepared a total of one hundred backpack kits and are hosting a community giveaway at Sandalwood Park on August 9-10th. |
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