Hello Golden Owls,

The end of the trimester is fast approaching, and I wanted to share a few reminders:

Enrollment

Enrollment for next fall for all students in the Mountain View Whisman School District is open now at www.mvwsd.org/register.

For CURRENT students in transitional kindergarten-7th grade: Parents, click on the link in your email to confirm enrollment before February 9.

For families enrolling NEW students, please check www.mvwsd.org/register  to locate your neighborhood school, how to explore school options and the four steps to register before February 9.   

End of Trimester and Report Cards

Friday, February 16, 2024, marks the end of the second trimester for this school year! 

Just a gentle reminder that during that week we have 2 minimum days, Thursday is our normal minimum day with dismissal at 11:55am. Friday, February 16, 2024, the last day of the trimester, will also be a minimum day with an 11:55am dismissal.  

Parents will receive trimester 2 report cards electronically at 4:00PM on March, 8, 2024

LCAP

The District is updating the LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan). Your responses to the survey will guide the update of our District plan for the 2024-25 school year. Please click on your unique survey link sent to your email. Your responses are confidential. Students in grades 4-8 will also be taking the LCAP survey. More information found here: mvwsd.org/LCAP

For more information about LCAP and our Dashboard, please check out this recording from our Parent meeting on February 1, 2024.

In Partnership, 

Principal Vern Taylor

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Events Calendar

February

March

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In this Newsletter

School News:

Golden Ticket Winners 

Student enrollment in MVWSD for next year is open now!

The District is beginning its annual process of updating the LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan)

Walden West for Fifth Grade Parents

Fifth-grade parents: Recordings of sixth-grade information night

Lunar New Year

Lost and Found

Flyers:

School Year Calendar  2024-2025 Here

February Menu Here

District News:

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Feb 8 at 6:000 pm

Superintendent's Community in on Friday Feb 9 at 3:30 pm

Complete your LCAP survey today! (before Feb. 16)

Fifth-Grade Parents: Recording of sixth-grade information night

Better Together: February

MVEF Gala Auction Item donation needed!

February CAC and LCC Events 

The View Teen Center February Here

City of MV: Lunar New Year Here

MV Public Library: Parenting Program Here

PTA News

See’s Candies Update

Fur, Scales, Tails Assembly photos

ACE After-school Programs - Spots available

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Golden Ticket Winners February 1st , 2024

Madelyn B..    RM: 1            CJ Y.   RM: 10  

Leilany H.             RM: 2            Peyton L.              RM: 11

Ramses V.             RM: 3             Pelin G.   RM: 13

Sabrina A.             RM: 4           Kimberly V.         RM: 14

Raul V.                RM: 5           Andy T.                RM: 15 

Milo A.   RM: 6           Sara A.       RM: 16

Rohan W.             RM: 8             Aria D.                 RM: 17

Ayden M.      RM: 9 Miles C.               RM: 18                           

                                                                               

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Student Enrollment in MVWSD for next year is open now!

Enrollment for next fall for all students in the Mountain View Whisman School District is open now at www.mvwsd.org/register.

For CURRENT students in transitional kindergarten-7th grade: Parents, click on the link in your email to confirm enrollment before February 9.

For families enrolling NEW students, please prepare to register your student:

Learn more about the documents you’ll need. Click here for the video. Please check www.mvwsd.org/register  to locate your neighborhood school, how to explore school options and the four steps to register before February 9.

The District is beginning its annual process of updating the LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan)

This input collected will guide the update of our District plan for the 2024-25 school year. 

Please click on your unique survey link sent to your email on Jan. 29. Your responses are confidential. Students in grades 4-8 will also be taking the LCAP survey. More information found here: mvwsd.org/LCAP.

Walden West for Fifth Grade Parents

We are so very excited for your students to go to Walden West. As you know, students will be returning to school on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at around 11:55. This is a minimum day for students and at the same time as dismissal. The buses will need time to unload, and we will need to manage the traffic from dismissal as well. 5th grade parents, please plan to start picking your student up at 12:20 PM instead of the normal minimum day pick up time

Fifth-grade parents: Recordings of sixth-grade information night

In case you missed the meeting, recordings (both English and Spanish) of the 6th-grade information meetings are posted on each middle school’s website. Crittenden is here. Graham is here.

Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is the most important holiday in China, and it is also widely celebrated in South Korea, Vietnam, and countries with a significant overseas Chinese population. While the official dates encompassing the holiday vary by culture, those celebrating consider it the time of the year to reunite with immediate and extended family. This year, Lunar New Year will begin on February 10. This marks the start of the Year of the Wood Dragon.  

At lunch today, parent volunteers will be coming in to work with students to share some activities to help our students learn about Lunar New Year. 

Lost and Found

The lost and found rack is getting full again, please take a look to see if any items belong to your child. The last day to claim any items is Thursday, February 15. Anything left after dismissal will be donated.

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DISTRICT NEWS

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 6:00 p.m.

Some of the topics include:

LCAP Mid-Year Report

Health and Wellness Annual Goals Progress Report

Universal PreKindergarten 2024-25 Program Planning

Transportation, Field Trip Process and Discussion

For meeting details and agenda, please click here: https://www.mvwsd.org/trustees.

Superintendent's Community Check In on Friday, Feb. 9

Please join us for our Community Check-In with Dr. Ayindé Rudolph on Friday, Feb. 9 at 3:30 p.m. Bring your questions. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Click here to register: http://mvw.sd/CC29

Complete your LCAP survey today! (before Feb. 16)

The District is updating the LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan). Your responses to the survey will guide the update of our District plan for the 2024-25 school year. Please click on your unique survey link sent to your email. Your responses are confidential. Students in grades 4-8 will also be taking the LCAP survey. More information found here: mvwsd.org/LCAP

Fifth-grade parents: Recordings of sixth-grade information night

In case you missed the meeting, recordings (both English and Spanish) of the 6th-grade information meetings are posted on each middle school’s website. Crittenden is here. Graham is here.

Better Together: February

February marks a very important time in our district where we pause to honor and celebrate Black History Month, shining a spotlight on the rich contributions and achievements of African Americans in our community and throughout our shared history. It serves as a reminder to us all to acknowledge the struggles and triumphs that have shaped the Black experience in the US. This month #BetterTogether also encourages us to speak up about the importance of equality, justice, and the ongoing fight against systemic racism. The essential question for the month is: How do I speak up for myself and for others? Black History Month offers us an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the diversity that makes our community strong, and to use our voices to advocate for positive change for all. For more information about Better Together, visit mvwsd.org/BetterTogetherMVWSD.

MVEF Gala Auction Item donations needed!

Auction item donations are a great way to support MVEF programs! Successful past auction donations include:

Vacation home timeshares

Private, themed parties at the donor's home

Bottles of wine for the "wine wall"

Professional services

Event tickets

To learn more about donating to the MVEF Gala Auction, email [email protected]

February CAC and LCC Events 

SELPA 1 CAC and the Learning Challenge Committee are your groups for special education and broader learning challenge needs. If you have questions about learning challenges and special education needs, email [email protected] or check out www.selpa1cac.org

We encourage families to learn about the sensory needs all children: Try a Sensory Diet

Mountain View Whisman School District  and SELPA 1 CAC are sending out a survey with questions about parent experience with the special education department. Please answer this survey to let MVWSD know about your experience.

Special Education in MVWSD Parent Survey

Please let us hear your voice! 

Parent Chat

February 13, 10 am

Are you concerned about the emotional well-being of your child?  Peer to peer support for parents of teens with mental health challenges. Every second Tuesday of the month at 10 am on Google Meet. Meeting is for 1 hour only due to Google Meet limitations. Contact [email protected] for invite.

Missed our Parent Education events?

We have a YouTube channel with many of our past events including the recent talk on Assistive Technology, last year’s Inclusive Fun Fair for summer camps and recreational activities, Anxiety and Depression in Children with Learning Challenges, SMART Goals and IEP Troubleshooting, and more. Channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuy7IcVz-4LTDxv2Jaq13nw

The View Teen Center: February Here

The View Teen Center is a free facility in Mountain View (263 Escuela Ave) for all Mountain View and Los Altos 6th - 12th grade students. Drop-in hours are Monday - Friday, 3:15 - 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 1 - 6 p.m. (Feb. adjusted hours: Open 1-6 p.m.: Feb. 16 and Feb. 20-23, No Drop-In: Feb 19), and the center features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, outdoor area, and much more! See attached flier for details about upcoming events and programs in February or visit their webpage for more information.

City of MV: Lunar New Year Here

The City of Mountain View is hosting a Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, February 10 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Mountain View Community Center (201 S. Rengstorff Ave.). The event will feature live performances, crafts, games, and community booths. For more information, call the Recreation Division at 650-903-6331 or visit MountainView.gov/SpecialEvents. 

MV Public Library: Parenting Program Here

Join the MV Public Library for their virtual “Parenting in Climate Crisis” program on Tuesday, February 27 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Climate change has put pressure on the mental health of young people. Spend a lunch hour with Jainee Dial, the Executive Director of Gen Dread,and gain ways to actively support your child's processing of negative emotions and experiences around climate change and calm eco-anxiety. This conversation is tailored toward parents of children 8 years or older, including teens. Register for the event here: https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/11704154. 

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PTA News

See’s Candies Update

Thank you families for participating in the See’s Candies Fundraiser! We raised $248, which will go directly towards the school and students through PTA programs.

Fur, Scales, Tails Assembly photos

Last Thursday, the PTA funded another amazing assembly (Furs, Scales, and Tails). Be sure to ask your student about the python, rabbit, chameleon, and other animals they saw. Be sure to check out the pictures on Konstella. These assemblies are funded through your generous donations and support, thank you!

ACE After-school Programs - Spots available

Vargas After-school Creative Enrichment (ACE) programs have started, but you can still join. Scholarships are available! If classes have started already, check with the vendor about prorated fees.

• Interested in sports? Join basketball, soccer, or Run For Fun

• Interested in engineering or STEM? Check out Lando or BrickTech

• Love drawing? Join Art.

• Interested in solving puzzles and problems? Check out Mathletes in Training

• Want to learn a new language? There’s a beginners Mandarin class

• Please visit our website (https://www.javargaspta.org/after-school-programs) for a list of classes, flyers, information about scholarships and more. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Kimberly Cheng, and the PTA Executive Board

[email protected]

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