Parent Letter

"Those who authentically commit themselves to the people must re-examine themselves constantly.”

~Paulo Freire, Author

Happy Sunday Ochoa Families,

Remember, attendance matters. Students should come to school daily and stay for the duration of the school day. They should arrive between 8-8:15AM daily; those with a zero period PE class will arrive by 7:15AM. On Mon, Tues, Thur, Friday, students will dismiss at 3:05PM; every Wednesday they dismiss at 1:30PM. This Tuesday, however the school day ends at 1:30PM, due to Teacher Professional development.

The Quarter 1 progress reports will be completed by September 25th. Please encourage your students to check their Student Portal/Infinite Campus regularly to make sure all assignments are appropriately submitted. The first quarter ends on, October 18th.

Hallway locker distribution is in underway. Students have received a link to request a locker and they will be distributed soon.

The first round of PE orders has arrived and will be distributed directly to students in their PE classes this week. Any orders received in the second round are in progress. We will keep you updated as more information is available.

Warmly submitted,

-Principal Rowe-Andrews

Student athletes must maintain a 2.0 GPA with no more than one "F: Grades will be monitored regularly and students will be advised by the athletic director. School games and evening events must follow school expectations.

• dress code is enforced
• students must attend school; If absent during the day may not attend events/sports etc
• school appropriate language required
• school appropriate behaviors required

Parent University is offering the "2nd Chance at College" program to help HUSD parents and guardians return to college!

Are there any costs to the program?

No, the program is entirely FREE to all participants. We ask for your commitment to the duration of the course.

Participants will commit to 9 weekly classes. Classes will meet from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Parent Resource Center every Thursday. Class begins on September 19, 2024, and ends on December 12, 2024. Childcare will be provided for children in grades TK-6. Register on our website - the deadline is Monday, September 16, 2024. Those who submit the registration form will receive a confirmation email regarding the status of their participation in 2nd Chance at College.

Course Information

ECD 56: Child Growth and Development

Examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children both typical and atypical from conception through adolescence. Emphasis on interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students will observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories.

For more information call Farial Nazari at 510-723-3857 ext. 34184 or by email at fj343@husd.k12.ca.us. Visit our website: www.husd.us/2ndchance.

The Million Fathers March (MFM) is an opportunity for dads, uncles, grandfathers, coaches, mentors, clergy, men’s groups and organizations to show their commitment to the educational lives of their children throughout the school year by escorting children to school on this day.

"The Power of Presence: Fathers Engaged in Education", underscores the profound impact of fathers actively participating in their children's academic life. This involvement isn't just beneficial for the children; it reiterates the essence of community, love, and shared growth.

The Million Fathers March is an annual event during which fathers, father figures, and male role models across the nation come together to escort their children to school. This powerful gesture symbolizes their commitment to their children's education and sets the stage for an ongoing engagement throughout the school year.

SBDM meets this week

Monday, September 9th_Agenda

Site Based Decision Making (SBDM) was introduced to Hayward USD in 1996 as a strategy for ensuring that staff, parents, and students at individual school sites had a vehicle for engaging in the decision-making that most affected their own sites. Over the years, HUSD board and district leadership have affirmed the importance of SBDM as a means of exchanging ideas, data, and other information necessary to improving educational opportunities for HUSD students.

These are public meetings any member of the Ochoa community is welcome to join meetings, submit agenda items, voice concerns, support process improvements and spending (MAA funds), and offer input to the School Site Council (SSC) team at Ochoa Middle School regarding suggestions for spending that supports student academic achievement.

Monday, September 9, 2024

• SBDM, 3:30PM, Library/Virtual Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

• Minimum day for students, 1:30PM dismissal
• AB/AR Professional Dev. Day for all staff, 1:45PM

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

• College Day- Wear College/University Gear to support a college going culture!
• Students dismiss at 1:30PM
• HUSD Board of Education Mtg, 6:30PM

Wednesday, September 11, 2024Open Meeting 6:30PM

Agenda Link

Participate in person or virtually via Zoom!

• Webinar ID: 991 0193 7071

• Join by telephone: +1 408 638 0968 or +1 669 900 6833

• Closed Caption in English and Spanish

• Spanish Interpretation

If you wish to only VIEW the meeting without participating, visit our YouTube channel.

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Friday, September 13, 2024

• School Spirit Day~ Wear Black & Yellow

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Looking Ahead:

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

• District Safety Committee Meeting, 4PM

Wednesday, September 18, 2024*

*Students participating in athletic programs must maintain at least a 2.00GPA.

• 1st Volleyball Game, 4PM
• 1st Flag Football Game, 4PM
• Back to School Night (confirmed), 6PM @Ochoa

Friday, September 20, 2024

• Million Father March, Dads or father figures walk/drive kids to school

Could your student benefit from homework support? Some social time with friends in clubs? Please contact Mr. Ryan Edmonson at RE2216@husd.us, to enroll in the YEP program.

Ochoa has a nice sized garden and we are looking for families who might be willing and able to help us plan to revitalize it. Currently, we are growing grapes, apricots, pomegranates, and apples. Our Site Based Decision Making Team has been discussing the possibility of creating a garden to table home economics program for our students. If you or someone you know might be able to offer some expertise in this area, please reach out to Principal Rowe-Andrews or Ms. Hiester, Family Engagement Specialist.

We would love to hear from you.

Does your student require public transportation? If you would like to apply for a free AC transit card for your student please click the link below. This is not transportation specific to students with IEPs, but is available for ALL students.

SCHOOL SUCCESS IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO GOOD ATTENDANCE. Ochoa strives for a 98+% attendance rate for our students each year. Poor performance in the classroom is often the result of poor attendance. If students are to achieve maximum value from their middle school education, 100% attendance is the goal. Did you know that the state of California only allows students to be absent, with *valid excuse for less than 10% of the year?

*valid excuses for absences from school are:

• Illness or quarantine
• Medical, dental, or optometry appointments

• Religious Requests, upto one per quarter with prior written notice and approval
• Attendance at funeral services for a member of the immediate family

California law requires all students 6 to 18 years old are required to attend school on time and regularly. Cal. Ed. Code § 48200.

A child is habitually truant if, without valid excuse, they are:

• Absent for three days in a single school year,
• Absent or tardy more than 30 minutes three times in a year,
• Any combination of the above. Cal. Ed. Code § 48260(a).

A child is chronically truant if they have missed 10 percent of the school year. Cal. Ed. Code § 48263.6.

Parents must Report Absences-Please call us!: All absences must be cleared by a phone call or a note within 72 hours of the absence from a parent/guardian to the attendance office (510 723-3130 extension 43111). When absences are not cleared in this manner the family can expect to receive a call from our office or automated phone system.

Students should plan to arrive to school each day between 8 and 8:15AM, unless they have a zero period class. Students with a zero period PE class must arrive at school daily no later than 7:15AM. The first bell rings at 8:20AM and students must be in their seats or on their PE numbers by that time. Even if a student arrives "just 1 minute late," they legally must be marked tardy according to the law. Help us to achieve our daily and annual attendance goals this year and help us to get to 98% or better.

Website: https://ochoa.husd.us
Location: 2121 Depot Road, Hayward, CA
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