Principal’s Message:

Hello Golden Owls,

As this year comes to a close at the end of this month, I am sure we are all looking forward to what 2025 brings us. We will be closed for Holiday Recess from December 23rd to January 6th. Teachers will be spending January 6th participating in professional development and planning for the start of January. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school when we resume on January 7th. 

I hope you each have a nice, restful, and rejuvenating break. I hope the new year brings great joy and cause for celebration. As we prepare for 2025, I am hopeful of finishing the school year strong and continue our partnership. 

See you all in 2025!

In Partnership, 

Principal Vern Taylor

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Events Calendar

December

 

January 2025

 

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In this Newsletter

School News:

Golden Ticket Winners

Lost and Found

Mountain View’s Bookmobile will resume January 22!

 

Flyers:

2024 -2025 School Year Calendar - Here

December Menu - Here

District News:

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Dec. 19 

Open Enrollment for 2025-26 starts in January

DECEMBER DONATION DRIVE: Double or Triple Your Impact!

 

PTA News:

Thank you Vargas community!!

“Mister Lemur” Author Visit - Thurs, Dec 19 - with optional book-signing

Winter Afterschool Enrichment Classes (Starting January 2025)

 

Community Partners:

The View Teen Center: December - Flyer

MVHS Tree Lot - Flyer

Make a Difference in Your Community: Volunteer with Mentor Tutor Connection!

Learning Challenges events for Fall 2024

Spanish Language Civic Leadership Academy - Flyer

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School News

 

Golden Ticket Winners December 12, 2024

Hanah A.     RM: 1         Perla G.        RM: 11  

Maria B.      RM: 2         Fidan M.       RM: 12

Gael B.        RM: 3         Alondra P.     RM: 13

Kathryn G.  RM: 4         Sohum J.       RM: 14 

Cyrus Z.      RM: 5         Angel L.        RM: 15 

Xanthe O.    RM: 6         Oliver C.       RM: 16 

Jaein S.        RM: 8         Aaron C.        RM: 17 

Astrid R.      RM: 9         Frida O.         RM: 18

Maksim S.   RM: 10       Mrs. Leopold RM: 4

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Lost and Found

The lost and found rack is full, please take a look to see if any items belong to your child. The last day to claim any items is this Friday, December 20. Anything left after dismissal will be donated. 

 

Mountain View’s Bookmobile will resume January 22!

Mountain View Public Library’s bookmobile will visit Vargas on Wednesday, January 22, at 2:30pm on the blacktop.  The new bookmobile operates fully on electricity and will be recognizable with the eye-catching City colors and library logos. Come check it out!

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District News

 

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Dec. 19 

Closed session will begin at 4:00 p.m., and open/public session begins at 6 p.m.

 

Some of the topics include:

• Organizational Meeting/New Trustees Swearing In

• Financial Controls and Processes Update

• Superintendent Search

• Outdoor Learning

• 2023-2024 Financial Audit Report and Measure T Audit Report

• Staff Housing Tenant Lease Form

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

 

Open Enrollment for 2025-26 starts in January

In January, the Mountain View Whisman School District will be opening student enrollment for next fall.

 

For CURRENT students in transitional kindergarten-7th grade: Parents will be asked by email to confirm enrollment from January 21 to February 7.

 

For families enrolling NEW students: Please check www.mvwsd.org/register for details about virtual school information meetings held in January (mvw.sd/Meetings2526), how to locate your neighborhood school, how to explore school options and the four steps to register during the enrollment period held January 21 to February 7. Virtual school information nights will be held on Jan. 14 (neighborhood schools) and Jan. 15 (choice schools). The transitional kindergarten meeting is on Jan. 22.

 

Click here to learn about which program is right for your young learner: mvwsd.org/kinderready

 

Please check www.mvwsd.org/register for how to locate your neighborhood school, how to explore school options and the four steps to register.

DECEMBER DONATION DRIVE: Double or Triple Your Impact!

Double your donation: Help unlock $35k for MVWSD students by December 31st. Every dollar donated will be matched - including employer giving, donor-advised funds, and stock gifts. Your tax-deductible donation funds essential programs like arts, music, science, and smaller middle school classes. Donate here to make a difference today!

Triple your donation: Maximize your impact if your employer matches too! Check here to find out whether your employer is offering matching programs.

SAVE THE DATE: Virtual “Meet & Greets” in January 2025

Join MVEF Board members and School Representatives to learn about MVEF’s role, how it differs from PTAs, Prop 28, and more. Bring your questions! 

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 12:00-12:45 pm | Please register here.

Monday, January 27, 2025 | 07:00-07:45 pm | Please register here.

Volunteer with MVEF!

Passionate about public education, our local community and want to make an impact? Join MVEF as a Board member or School Representative!

Learn more here or email [email protected] for any interest.

 

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PTA News

 

Thank you Vargas community!!

On behalf of the PTA, THANK YOU Vargas community for your support and participation in these last few busy weeks! Through your efforts, we raised $1,015.45 through the See’s Candies, Books Inc and Blue Line Pizza fundraisers. All of these funds will go directly towards your student’s enrichment at Vargas. Thank you additionally for supporting Hope’s Corner in the toy and winter supply donation drive. 

 

It was wonderful to see our 22 student and family vendors come together last Thursday for our first ever Winter Holiday Fair to display their creative goods and delicious treats. Thank you to the planning team (Elena H, Kim C, Laura N, Pei-Ching H) for planning such a fun event. As we leave for break, we feel tremendous gratitude to be a part of this amazing community at Vargas.

“Mister Lemur” Author Visit - Thurs, Dec 19 - with optional book-signing

Author Mister Lemur (aka Jen Hartvickson, founder of Adventures in Writing), will be coming to Vargas next Thursday, December 19th, for a PTA-sponsored assembly. Mister Lemur will be using stories and songs, to bring the writing process to life, as she walks students through writing, drawing, editing and printing books. She will also be participating in an optional book-signing session during recess for books that are pre-ordered. You can visit the following link for details on how to pre-order a copy of her book.

Winter Afterschool Enrichment Classes (Starting January 2025)

To see a sneak peek of what’s to come in the Winter session, visit our updated Afterschool Enrichment Classes page on our website: https://www.javargaspta.org/winter-after-school-programs

• New in the Winter session: Amusement Park Engineering with Snapology, an Art Class, and Creative Writing class.

• Follow the website for updates.

Kimberly Cheng, and the Executive Board 

[email protected]

 

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From Our Community Partners

 

The View Teen Center: December - Flyer

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. (Closed: Dec. 24 - Jan. 1. Extended hours: Monday, Dec. 23, 1-6 p.m.), and the center features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, and outdoor area. December events include holiday themed activities, cooking classes, crafts, and much more. For more information, click here.

MVHS Tree Lot - Flyer

MVHS Sports Boosters will be opening up the Annual Spartans Tree Lot on Friday, November 29 at 10 AM for the 2024 season at the Mountain View High School Stadium (3535 Truman Ave.). Spartans Tree Lot offers premium, top-quality trees ranging in size from 3 feet to 12+ feet, holiday decorations, and supplies. In person and online delivery options are available. All proceeds benefit Mountain View High School Athletics. For more information, head to SpartansTreeLot.com.

Make a Difference in Your Community: Volunteer with Mentor Tutor Connection!

Are you passionate about helping students succeed? Mentor Tutor Connection is urgently seeking dedicated volunteers to mentor high school students or tutor K-8 students in math, writing, or reading at local public schools in Los Altos and Mountain View.

 

Why Volunteer with MTC?

• Make a Lasting Impact: Help underserved students reach their full potential, both academically and personally.

• Support Future Leaders: Mentoring high school students or tutoring younger students can help them navigate challenges and build confidence.

• Join a Community of Like-minded Volunteers: Connect with other compassionate individuals and gain a deeper sense of purpose by helping others.

Get Involved: Join us for a Volunteer Information Session on January 10th at 12pm via Zoom. During this session, you’ll learn about our programs, hear from current volunteers, and have the chance to ask questions. 

 

To register for our Volunteer Information Session or to learn more about MTC, please email [email protected] or visit mentortutorconnection.org.

Learning Challenges events for Fall 2024

For local coverage of issues related to learning challenges and special education, please check out the Learning Challenges Committee http://learningchallenges.lamvptac.org/

For broader coverage, look into the Northwest SCC SELPA CAC

Spanish Language Civic Leadership Academy - Flyer

The City of Mountain View will host a Spanish Language Civic Leadership Academy, meeting weekly on Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 p.m., from March 26 to June 11, 2025. This free 10-week program helps participants learn about local government, develop leadership, public speaking, and critical thinking skills, and understand the role residents play in civic engagement. Graduates become City Ambassadors, fostering community involvement and preparing for roles on advisory groups and committees. Applicants must be Mountain View residents, 18 years or older. Registration closes March 7, 2025. For more information, see the attached flyer or visit MountainView.gov/MEP.