Tom Kitayama Elementary School

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Tom Kitayama Elementary School Home of the Bears! Tom Kitayama Elementary School is located in Union City and is 1 of 7 elementary schools from the New Haven Unified School District (NHUSD).

Our district serves all of Union City and Part of South Hayward, California.

Hello Bear families,Our Fall Parade is this Friday at 8:10 a.m., and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎃👻🍂Families ar...
10/27/2026

Hello Bear families,

Our Fall Parade is this Friday at 8:10 a.m., and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎃👻🍂

Families are invited to join us as our Bears show off their creative costumes! By popular demand, we’re returning to our parade format from previous years. Each class will sit in a designated section on the blacktop and take turns parading to show off their festive looks. Families are welcome to sit in the section behind their child’s class. Please take a look at the Fall Parade Map to help you find your spot!

We’re also looking for parent volunteers to help us get everything ready for the big day! If you can lend a hand, please see the flyer below and email your child’s teacher or Ms. Foster. We’d love your help making this a fun and memorable celebration for our Bears!

The fall fun continues that evening with PTA’s Trunk or Treat from 5:30–7:00 p.m.! 🎃🚗 Join us to see creatively decorated cars transformed into spooky and silly scenes, collect some treats, and enjoy time with friends and family dressed up for the season. It’s sure to be a spooktacular time!

We can’t wait to see all the creative costumes and celebrate the magic of the season together. See you Friday, Bear families! 🧡

Warmly,

Ms. Foster

¡Hola, familias de los Osos!

Nuestro desfile de otoño es este viernes a las 8:10 a. m., ¡y estamos muy emocionados de celebrarlo con ustedes! 🎃👻🍂

¡Invitamos a las familias a acompañarnos mientras nuestros Osos lucen sus creativos disfraces! Debido a la gran demanda, retomaremos el formato de desfile de años anteriores. Cada clase se ubicará en una sección designada en el patio (área pavimentada) y, por turnos, desfilarán para mostrar sus atuendos festivos. Las familias pueden sentarse en la zona situada detrás de la clase de su hijo o hija. ¡Por favor, consulten el mapa del desfile de otoño para encontrar su lugar!

¡También buscamos padres voluntarios que nos ayuden a preparar todo para este gran día! Si pueden colaborar, por favor revisen el folleto que aparece más abajo y envíen un correo electrónico al maestro o maestra de su hijo(a), o a la Sra. Foster. ¡Nos encantaría contar con su ayuda para hacer de esta una celebración divertida e inolvidable para nuestros Osos!

¡La diversión otoñal continúa esa misma tarde con el evento "Trunk or Treat" organizado por la PTA, de 5:30 a 7:00 p. m.! 🎃🚗 ¡Acompáñennos para ver autos decorados de forma creativa —transformados en escenas espeluznantes o divertidas—, recoger algunos dulces y disfrutar de un buen rato con amigos y familiares, todos disfrazados para la ocasión! ¡Sin duda, será un momento "espeluznantemente" fantástico!

Estamos ansiosos por ver todos sus creativos disfraces y celebrar juntos la magia de esta temporada. ¡Nos vemos el viernes, familias de los Osos! 🧡

Saludos cordiales,

Sra. Foster

📢 Community Forum! 📢Join us for a special board meeting to hear from the community and an update from the Facilities Nam...
10/24/2026

📢 Community Forum! 📢

Join us for a special board meeting to hear from the community and an update from the Facilities Naming Committee.

Acompáñenos a una reunión especial de la junta para escuchar a la comunidad y una actualización del Comité de Nombres de Instalaciones.

誠邀您參加董事會特別會議,聽取社區的意見並了解設施命名委員會的 最新進展。

Superintendent's Message for October 23, 2026 (Spanish & Mandarin translations link included)Dear NHUSD Families,It is n...
10/23/2026

Superintendent's Message for October 23, 2026 (Spanish & Mandarin translations link included)

Dear NHUSD Families,

It is not too late to support the New Haven Schools Foundation at tomorrow's Mutt Strut event. Here is more information about this event: NHSF Mutt Strut Registration.
https://eventmanager.vbotickets.com/tickets.asp?Page=Event&eid=202786

The Board of Education-initiated renaming process for Cesar Chavez Middle School is moving forward. Next week, the Board will hold a special meeting to hear from the community. The meeting will be held Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in the CCMS Gymnasium. The meeting is scheduled from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. During the meeting, the Facility Names Committee will provide a progress update, and then members of the public may share their thoughts with the Board.

The renaming of CCMS has generated a lot of interest in our community, and a lot of information has been circulating on social media. In some cases, it may look like the information is coming from New Haven Unified. The district does not monitor or control what is shared on social media sites such as Instagram and Facebook. We have a link on our website where we post all official information and data for anyone interested. You can access this link HERE.
https://mynhusd.org/school-board/renaming-of-cesar-chavez-middle-school/

That’s it for this week.

Sincerely,

John Thompson, Ed.D.
Superintendent

Spanish and Mandarin translations can be found here: https://mynhusd.org/newsroom/

Hello New Haven Unified Community!Please see the attached flier for the upcoming opportunity to chat with Trustee Shruti...
10/22/2026

Hello New Haven Unified Community!

Please see the attached flier for the upcoming opportunity to chat with Trustee Shruti Kumar from the school board. She is a very involved parent and educator who would really like to hear from all of you.

This is your invitation for her October 2026 chat session. She hopes to see you there.

meet.google.com/ned-fumm-ppt

Hello, Kitayama Families!We invite you to join us for an engaging evening of Multilingual Learner Family Workshops on Tu...
10/19/2026

Hello, Kitayama Families!

We invite you to join us for an engaging evening of Multilingual Learner Family Workshops on Tuesday, October 20th! These workshops will provide practical strategies and resources to help support your child's English language development and academic success.

Please see the flyer below for event details and registration information. Be sure to scan the QR code to register today!

For more information about the workshops being offered, please CLICK HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dL9OxXFmyYLsudS1H6oBD7l6JmtSf3LF/view?usp=drive_link

We hope to see you there!

Warmly,

Branessa Kunitz
Assistant Principal

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¡Hola, familias de Kitayama!

¡Les invitamos a participar en una interesante jornada de talleres para familias de estudiantes multilingües el martes 20 de octubre! Estos talleres ofrecerán estrategias y recursos prácticos para apoyar el desarrollo del idioma inglés y el éxito académico de sus hijos.

Consulten el folleto que aparece a continuación para obtener detalles sobre el evento e información para inscribirse. ¡Asegúrense de escanear el código QR para registrarse hoy mismo!

Para obtener más información sobre los talleres que se ofrecerán, hagan CLIC AQUÍ: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dL9OxXFmyYLsudS1H6oBD7l6JmtSf3LF/view?usp=sharing

¡Esperamos verles allí!

Saludos cordiales,

Branessa Kunitz
Subdirectora

Hello Bear families,Please find the Bear Family News for this month below. We have a lot to celebrate and look forward t...
10/15/2026

Hello Bear families,

Please find the Bear Family News for this month below. We have a lot to celebrate and look forward to this fall!

Cheers,
Ms. Foster

Hola, familias de los Osos,

A continuación, encontrarán las noticias de este mes para la familia «Bear». ¡Tenemos mucho que celebrar y muchas cosas que esperar con ilusión este otoño!

Saludos,
Sra. Foster

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CsEZdjzbOBWTzxN3YJqJn8bY4Y0GOAd1/view?usp=drive_link

October 12-18, is California Week of the School Administrator! We're incredibly grateful for the dedication and leadersh...
10/14/2026

October 12-18, is California Week of the School Administrator! We're incredibly grateful for the dedication and leadership of all our NHUSD administrators. Thank you for shaping our schools and futures!

Ladies, they and gentlemen—step right up!Welcome to NSLW26: Cafeteria Circus, where great nutrition, school spirit, and ...
10/13/2026

Ladies, they and gentlemen—step right up!

Welcome to NSLW26: Cafeteria Circus, where great nutrition, school spirit, and lunchtime fun take center ring. Join us as we celebrate the incredible school nutrition professionals who make every meal a show-stopping success.

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NSLW Activity & Coloring Sheets Available in English and Spanish. Just copy the link on this page:

https://schoolnutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NSLW26-Activity-Guide-English.pdf

https://schoolnutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NSLW26-Activity-Guide-Spanish.pdf

VACCINE CLINIC FOR NHUSD FAMILIES & STAFFWe are excited to share a great opportunity for our New Haven Unified School Di...
10/12/2026

VACCINE CLINIC FOR NHUSD FAMILIES & STAFF

We are excited to share a great opportunity for our New Haven Unified School District families & staff!

In collaboration with Alameda County Public Health, we will be hosting a vaccine clinic at the Union City Family Center.

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Union City Family Center: 725 WhipplE Rd, Union City, CA 94587
https://www.google.com/maps/search/725+WhipplE+Rd,+Union+City,+CA+94587?entry=gmail&source=g

Vaccines will be available for eligible children, youth, and adults.

This is a convenient opportunity for families and staff to take care of needed vaccinations right here in our community.

Registration is required:
Register for the Vaccine Clinic
https://bit.ly/SLVIP-FamilyCenter26?utm_source=chatgpt.com

School Flyer:
View the School Flyer
https://infograph.venngage.com/pl/jzzShiq5sxo?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Please register early and share this information with other NHUSD families who may benefit from this service.

We hope to see you there!

Union City Family Center
New Haven Unified School District

🌿 Indigenous Peoples’ Day 🌿Today, we honor and celebrate the histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indig...
10/12/2026

🌿 Indigenous Peoples’ Day 🌿

Today, we honor and celebrate the histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities. 🪶🌎

Indigenous peoples have shaped our communities and continue to enrich our world through their knowledge, leadership, creativity, and resilience. Today is an opportunity to learn, listen, and recognize the diverse experiences and ongoing contributions of Indigenous communities.

📚 Let’s continue learning, honoring history, and celebrating the voices and stories that make our communities stronger.



Watch "Understanding Indigenous Peoples' Day" video from Voice of America.

https://youtu.be/SIGT2ZTsDrY?si=LRbIQeBX9IVqB9fo

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