Principal's Message
Hello San Jose Families!
I hope this message finds you well and that you all enjoyed an enjoyable, fun, and restful summer break. As we gear up for another exciting school year, I want to extend a special welcome to our new families and look forward to getting to know you. To our returning families, Welcome Back!
Our dedicated staff are working diligently to prepare for the upcoming year, ensuring that we are ready to provide a safe, engaging, and enriching learning environment for all our students. We are committed to supporting each student in reaching their fullest potential and fostering a community where everyone feels valued and included.
We have planned a lineup of events, activities, and programs that will enhance our students academic growth, promote their social and emotional development and build their character. Your continued support and partnership are essential to the success of our school community. We encourage you to stay engaged, communicate with us, and participate in the various events and initiatives we have planned for the year.
Our first day of school is Tuesday, August 13th, 2024. As you prepare for your child to return to school, allow me to share some useful information for the beginning of the new school year.
➢ Classroom assignments will be posted on Friday, August 9th at 4:30 p.m. and will remain posted on the bulletin boards in front of the main office during the first few weeks of school.
➢ If students intend to have breakfast on campus, they should arrive at school between 7:30 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. Otherwise, they should plan to arrive between 7:50 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. School breakfast and lunch will be provided at NO COST for all students in grades K-12, every day. We encourage our students to start their day with a nutritious breakfast! Food Services mailed students pinpad information over the summer to all PUSD families.
➢ August13th-August 16th are shortened days for elementary students in grades 1st– 8th. Classes will start at 8:05 a.m. and students will be dismissed at 1:25 p.m.
➢ Friday, August 16th is Late Start Friday and classes will start at 9:05am. TK/K students will be dismissed at 12:00pm everyday during Phase 1 (Aug 13th-September 13th). More information will be provided on Phase II and Phase III dates for TK and Kindergarten students.
➢ Every Friday, starting August 23th is a “Late Start Friday”. Classes will begin at 9:05 am for all students.
Arrival/Dismissal on Campus Students in grades TK-8th will enter through the main entry gate on (Cadillac Drive). Students in TK/K will be dismissed through the Kindergarten gate. Students in 1st-6th will be dismissed through the main entry gate and students in grades 7th and 8th will be dismissed through the parking lot gate. In order to keep our students and families safe, please do not park in the loading zone located on Cadillac Drive during arrival and dismissal times. Please park on the residential side streets if you prefer to walk your student/s to and from the main gate.
Wishing you all of our families a great school year! Sincerely, Tamatha D’Amato Dr. Tamatha D’Amato
