Dear Weller Families,
Happy Saturday! We have a busy, fun, and event-filled week ahead as we wrap up the end of October. Here is a quick snapshot of what is happening at Weller this week:
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Thursday, Oct. 29: Make-Up Picture Day & PTA Pumpkin Patch
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Thursday, Oct. 29: Trunk-or-Treat
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Friday, Oct. 30 (8:15 AM): Annual Halloween Parade
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Friday, Oct. 30: MINIMUM DAY
A Quick Reminder on Weather: As the autumn weather shifts and temperatures cool down—especially during our morning drop-off and outdoor recess—please make sure your student comes to school dressed in layers and brings a warm coat or jacket. Keeping our students warm and comfortable throughout the day is a top priority!
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Elzey and Mrs. Sharma
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Click on the bookroom below to view the stories, activities, videos, and resources to celebrate and honor Filipino heritage. |
We are focusing on CREATIVITY this month as part of our Core Values Program! Students will be reading our book of the month, Only the Best: The Exceptional Life and Fashion of Ann Lowe, to learn about our artistic and visionary leader, Ann Lowe. Students will engage in discussions and activities throughout the month to learn more about our spotlight leader and our core value: Creativity. As students participate in our lessons they are also creating special Core Values Books that they will be able to take home at the end of the year! We encourage all families to participate with our Core Values Program! Please see below to learn more. 😁 Please click HERE to watch and listen to a read aloud of this month's story. |
If you would like your student to retake their Fall pictures, please have them ready, in their school uniforms, on Thursday, October 29th.
If you are happy with your original school photo, you can order them online:
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GENERATIONS SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY is your official school portrait photographer!
- You may scan the QR slip that was given on picture day to view/order your photos
- No QR slip? No problem! Ordering information and proofs have been emailed to you. Check your inbox for your child's gallery link.
- Picture packages are mailed directly to your home
- Didn’t receive an Email or Lost your QR slip?
- Contact us at: https://www.generationsschoolphotography.com/contact-us
- Or email us at: customercare@gsp-photos.com
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We will be having our pumpkin patch for students on October 29th. Thanks to our amazing PTA, every student will be able to select and take home a pumpkin on this day, FREE OF CHARGE! If you are interested in volunteering during our pumpkin patch, please reach out to Mrs. Elzey: delzey@musd.org
Thank you!
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Thank you for your generosity and supporting our Trunk-or-Treat. Candy donations can be brought to the office. |
COSTUMES:
- Student, please wear your costumes to school. If you are not wearing a costume to school you can come to school in free dress or your school uniform.
- Full face masks and blow up costumes ONLY during the parade. After the parade, masks and accessories will need to be stored away in the classroom.
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NO weapons of any kind and please no fake blood. We want students of all ages to be able to enjoy the day and parade.
- Students should wear comfortable clothing underneath their costumes so that, if necessary, they may remove their costumes to finish the school day.
PARADE:
Weller families are invited to comeand view our Halloween Parade at 8:15am. Please view the map below to see where parents and family members can view from. Families can begin to come onto campus at 8:10am, after students have made their way into their classrooms.
We ask for your cooperation and organization during the parade to ensure that we have a successful and organized parade that everyone can enjoy. Students will be seated in a large circle on the blacktop with family members standing behind them. Students will parade around the inner circle by grade level. Our families did a GREAT job last year, so we know this year will be just as wonderful. Thank you!
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Weller PTA Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 27 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
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Please be on time to pick up your students this Friday:
TK and Kindergarten dismissal is @ 12:00pm
1st - 6th Grade dismissal is @ 12:35pm
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Joseph Weller Elementary PTA hosts the Math Kangaroo exam again on our premises.
2. Invitation Code = WELLER@2027MC
Registration open from grades 1-5 and 7-12 - Current Weller students and alumnus. Anyone else, please enquire first before registration.
*Click on the image to enlarge the flyer.
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The Details:
Grades: 1–6
Session 1 Dates:
- Grades 4th-6th -Oct. 27th, Nov. 4th, Dec. 2nd, Jan. 6th
- Grades 1st-3rd - Oct. 28th, Nov. 5th, Dec. 3rd, Jan. 7th
Time/Location-Dismissal to 3:15 PM | Room: 112
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We are excited to announce the upcoming Kids’ Business Fair, an opportunity for our students to launch their very own businesses, sell products, and discover the power of entrepreneurship!
Whether your child wants to showcase hand-crafted items, creative artwork, or unique services, this event gives them hands-on experience with real-world business skills.
Event Details & Guidelines
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When & Where: January 21, 2027 in the MultiUse Room
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Parent/Family Guidance Required: To ensure a safe, fun, and supportive experience, a parent or guardian must accompany their child and remain at their booth throughout the event.
How to Register
Registration is open now! Please take a few minutes to submit the online registration and consent form.
[Click Here to Register Your Child & Sign Off]
Registration Checklist:
- Parent/Guardian contact details
- Student participant information & business idea
- Parent/Guardian supervision sign-off
Need Business Ideas?
Students can participate individually or in small teams! Popular business concepts include:
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Crafts & Creation: Handmade bookmarks, origami, keychains, greeting cards, or paintings.
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Interactive Booths: face painting, caricature drawing, etc.
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Upcycled Goods: Decorated plant pots, painted stones, or custom totes.
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Volunteers play a vital role in enhancing our students' educational experiences and supporting our daily school activities.
The district has changed the volunteer process for efficiency and to ensure student safety. We will now be following a new process for all NEW parent volunteers, effective immediately. Paper volunteer forms are no longer accepted.
The Volunteer Application now requires families to complete a Google Form along with a mandated training. The mandated training will need to be completed by all current approved AND new volunteers.
Steps to Complete the Process:
- Visit musd.org.
- Click on Get Involved
- On the drop down menu, select Volunteer Opportunities.
- Click on the Volunteer Instructions and Form link to access the detailed instructions.
- Google form link: Volunteer google form link
Important Information for Existing/Approved Volunteers:
- Ensure your TB test/assessment is up-to-date (must be renewed every 4 years).
Below are the links you can reference.
The process takes about two weeks for brand new volunteers and about a week for past volunteers.
If you have any questions, you may contact Ms. A at 408-635-2876 x1107 or areynosoakbarzad@musd.org
Thank you in advance for your cooperation, patience, and commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient environment for our students.
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It is time for our annual Joseph Weller Pledge Drive to gather funds for student field trips. The hope is that families can contribute funds towards student field trips one time at the beginning of the school year to take care of all the trips that would happen throughout the year. A one-time donation of $50.00 per child will ensure that your student’s class can go on a field trip this year. THANK YOU TO THE FAMILIES THAT HAVE ALREADY DONATED! |
By signing up to purchase a Community Discount Card, you will earn all kinds of deals throughout Milpitas and you will be supporting Weller's PTA. WIN WIN!! |
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. 😊
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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On Monday, November 2nd, students will not have school, because all staff will be participating in a Staff Professional Development Day. |
Get your yearbook order in early!
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October 27: PTA Meeting @ 6:00pm
October 29: Make-Up Picture Day
October 29: Pumpkin Patch
October 29: Weller's Trunk-or-Treat hosted by PTA
October 30: MINIMUM DAY
October 30: Halloween Parade
November 2: NO SCHOOL- Staff Professional Development Day
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Aeries Annual Registration - MUST BE DONE FOR EACH CHILD YEARLY
* Please watch this video tutorial to help you complete the Annual Registration.
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Please read through our Family Handbook to learn everything you need to know about Weller. When you have finished reading our handbook, please complete this Google Form. |
We need ALL families to complete our district's Meal Application. Thank you!
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