Dear Weller Families,
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to join us for our Trunk-or-Treat event and yesterday’s wonderful Halloween parade! It was truly special to see our students, families, and staff celebrating together. The costumes, smiles, and community spirit made it an unforgettable week.
As we turn the page to November, this month naturally brings up feelings of deep gratitude. I want to take a moment to express how truly grateful I am for the Weller community. Your continued support, partnership, and enthusiasm are what make our school such a special place for our children to learn and grow every single day.
A Quick Reminder on Daylight Saving Time: As we head into the weekend, please remember that Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 1st. Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday night so everyone arrives on time and well-rested for the week ahead!
Thank you again for being such an amazing part of our school family and for reading this week's newsletter!
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 Indigenous heritage. |
We are focusing on COLLABORATION this month as part of our Core Values Program! Students will be reading our book of the month, Wild Places: The Life of Naturalist David Attenborough, to learn about our environmental legend and inspiring leader, David Attenborough. Students will engage in discussions and activities throughout the month to learn more about our spotlight leader and our core value: Collaboration. 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. 😁 To learn more about David Attenborough you can watch this video biography or see the trailer for his Netflix film. |
On Monday, November 2nd, students will not have school, because all staff will be participating in a Staff Professional Development Day. |
Join us for our School Site Council Meeting.
School Site Council Meeting
Thursday, November 5 @ 6:00 – 7:00pm
Google Meet link:
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Support Weller by joining us for Family Jolly Nights at Jollibee on Friday, November 6th, all day!
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Families can order their student's Fall picture 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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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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Get your yearbook order in early!
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November 2: NO SCHOOL- Staff Professional Development Day
November 11: NO SCHOOL- Veteran's Day
November 12: Soul Shoppe @ Weller
November 13: Mustang Market
November 20: Minimum Day
November 23-27: NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Break
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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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