Ida Jew Academy and Valle Vista Elementary

Recognizing the deep history, culture, and resilience of African Americans.

🎓 Congratulations to the Ida Jew Academy Class of 2026! 🎓

Tonight, we celebrated an incredible group of students as they promoted from 8th grade and took the next step in their educational journey.

Throughout their time at IJAVVE, these students have grown as learners, leaders, athletes, artists, performers, innovators, and community members. They have left a lasting impact on our school through their leadership, perseverance, kindness, and school spirit. We are so proud of all they have accomplished and excited for the opportunities that await them in high school and beyond.

Thank you to our families, teachers, staff, and community members for supporting our students every step of the way. This milestone would not have been possible without your dedication, encouragement, and partnership.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! You will always be part of the IJAVVE family. 💙💛

📸 Promotion photos are available here (view only): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1T8d9QUgXg0vSlY0CK_MlD3RfFpTcMGdi?usp=sharing

We invite families and friends to enjoy the photos and celebrate this special milestone with us.
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🏆 3rd Trimester Awards Assemblies 🏆

On Monday, we celebrated our final Awards Assemblies of the 2025–2026 school year and recognized the many accomplishments of our students!

Throughout the year, our students have demonstrated hard work, perseverance, leadership, kindness, and academic growth. During our assemblies, we had the opportunity to celebrate students who have gone above and beyond and to recognize the effort they put into their learning each and every day.

As we wrap up another successful school year, we are incredibly proud of all that our students have achieved. Whether receiving an award or reaching a personal goal, every student has contributed to making this year a special one at IJAVVE.

Thank you to our families, teachers, and staff for supporting our students throughout the year. Congratulations to all of our award recipients, and thank you for making this final awards celebration of the year such a memorable one!

📸 Photos from our 3rd Trimester Awards Assemblies can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aPyzgxhF9JG6eRvuxeVAI13Ye1_UOQ6u?usp=sharing

🚌💛 Our Final Energy Bus Morning Assembly of the Year! 💛🚌

Last Friday, we came together for our final Energy Bus Morning Assembly of the 2025–2026 school year. As we reflected on all that we have accomplished together, we celebrated the five Energy Bus principles that have guided our school community all year long:

⭐ Create a Positive Vision – Know where you want to go and focus on positive outcomes. Having a vision gives you direction and helps turn your goals into reality.

⭐ Fuel Your Ride with Positive Energy – Fill your day with smiles, gratitude, kindness, laughter, and optimism. Positive energy is contagious!

⭐ No Bullies (Energy Vampires) Allowed – Do not let negativity steal your joy. Stand strong, make positive choices, and help create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

⭐ Love Your Passengers – Treat others with kindness, respect, and compassion. When we lift others up, we make our entire school community stronger.

⭐ Enjoy the Ride – Life is a journey. Celebrate the successes, learn from the challenges, and enjoy each moment along the way.

This year, our students demonstrated these principles every day through their actions, leadership, perseverance, and care for one another. We are incredibly proud of the positive culture our students, staff, and families have built together.

As we head into summer and prepare for new adventures ahead, remember that you are the driver of your own bus. Keep spreading positivity, believing in yourself, and making a difference wherever you go.

Thank you for an amazing year, IJAVVE! 🚌✨💛

🎉🌟 Celebrating Biliteracy and Achievement! 🌟🎉

We are incredibly proud of our 8th grade students in the ALAS program who were recognized during our ALAS Celebration and awarded their Biliteracy Attainment Certificates! These students have dedicated years to developing their Spanish language skills throughout their elementary and middle school journey, and this recognition honors their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to bilingualism.

This achievement is also an important milestone toward future opportunities. Should these students continue their language studies in high school, they will have the opportunity to earn the prestigious State Seal of Biliteracy upon graduation.

A special thank you to Mr. Ernie Sandoval for his dedication to teaching and inspiring our students through the ALAS program. We would also like to recognize Ms. Cindy Parico and Ms. Desiree Tabizon for their continued support as valued members of the ALAS team at IJAVVE.

Thank you to all the families, staff, and community members who joined us to celebrate our students and support this special event. We are so proud of our students for embracing the gift of bilingualism and multicultural learning!

¡Felicidades a nuestros estudiantes! 🎓🎉🌎

🍦✨ Sweet Memories to End the Year! ✨🍦

Our TK students from Ms. Dayla's class and 1st graders from Ms. Tong's class came together for a very special Big Buddy and Little Buddy celebration! Students enjoyed making their own delicious ice cream sundaes, choosing from vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream, along with more than 15 fun toppings to create their perfect treat.

More importantly, this activity gave our students a chance to celebrate the friendships, kindness, and connections they have built throughout the year. It was wonderful to see our older and younger students working together, sharing laughs, helping one another, and creating lasting memories.

A huge thank you to Ms. Dayla and Ms. Tong for organizing such a sweet experience for our students. What a fun and memorable way to wrap up an amazing school year! 🍨❤️🎉

☀️🎉 LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL = FREE DRESS WEEK! 🎉☀️

We made it to the final week of the 2025–2026 school year! Students are welcome to wear appropriate free dress all week long as we celebrate an incredible year of learning, growth, friendships, and achievements.

📅 Important Dates
🏆 Monday, June 8 – Trimester Awards
🎡 Tuesday, June 9 – End of Year Carnival
🎓 Thursday, June 11 – Last Day of School
👏 5th Grade and 8th Grade Clap Out at 12:00 PM
⏰ Student Dismissal at 12:15 PM

🕜 Monday through Wednesday: 1:35 PM Dismissal

Thank you to our students, staff, and families for making this such a memorable year. Let's finish strong, have fun, and celebrate all that we've accomplished together!

💙🐾 Go Pumas and Vikings! 💙🐾

Planting Seeds of Generosity

Ms. Sankarappan's 2nd grade class wore many hats as they became both farmers and entrepreneurs! Through their hard work and dedication, students learned valuable lessons about growing, marketing, and selling their products.

The most inspiring part of their project was their decision to give back. These young entrepreneurs chose to donate a portion of their earnings to the school library, purchasing new books that will be enjoyed by students for years to come.

We are incredibly proud of their generosity, teamwork, and community spirit. Their efforts demonstrate that even our youngest learners can make a meaningful difference while developing important real-world skills.

🧪❄️ Science came to life in Ms. Asaravala’s 5th grade class today!

Our students had an exciting hands-on experience exploring liquid nitrogen, learning about states of matter, temperature changes, and the fascinating effects of extreme cold. One of the highlights was making Dragon’s Breath cereal, which created a smoky effect as students observed science in action!

From watching liquids rapidly change to exploring how materials react at incredibly low temperatures, students were engaged, curious, and full of questions throughout the lesson. Experiences like these help bring classroom learning to life and inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.

A huge thank you to Ms. Asaravala for creating such a memorable and engaging science experience for our students. The videos and reactions were amazing! 🔬✨🐉💨

Our 5th-grade students in Ms. Asaravala's class recently took part in a community cleanup activity, helping pick up litter around our campus and surrounding area. As part of the experience, students discussed the importance of community service and how even small acts of kindness and responsibility can make a meaningful difference.

Through this hands-on activity, students learned that creating positive change starts with simple actions. By taking care of their environment and giving back to their community, they discovered how individual efforts can contribute to a larger impact on the world around them.

We are proud of our students for demonstrating responsibility, teamwork, and a commitment to making their community a better place! 🌎💚