Principal’s Message:
Dear Imai Families
Starting this week our weekly student’s announcements are focusing on managing your emotions. What coping strategies do you use at home to help your child manage their emotions? This week’s Principal’s Coffee on Friday (09/29 from 8:30-9:30 AM) focus will be the same topic so please make sure you attend. (please check in the office before coming down to the MUR). Managing emotions (video) a preview of what we are going to be focusing on.
Is your family vegetarian? Does your child require a vegetarian meal during snack and lunch? Please fill out this form if they do. Our cafeteria staff will follow the list when handing out a vegetarian option so please make sure you fill out the form. Due: 09/29/23
Day Without Driving
Join MVWSD, MVLA and the City of Mountain View in “A Day Without Driving” on Wednesday, October 4th sponsored by the Silicon Valley Bike Coalition. We hope to encourage all residents of Mountain View to pledge to use alternative modes of transportation on this day in honor of California Clean Air Day and International Walk to School Day. With help from sponsors, those who take the pledge (linked below!) will be submitted into a raffle of $50 gift cards, bike lights, and Bike to Wherever Day T-Shirts. Sign the pledge here: Sign the pledge here.
Student vision and hearing screenings coming up.
Each fall, MVWSD conducts hearing and vision screenings of all students in kindergarten, second-, fifth- and eighth-grade, as California State Law mandates. These screenings will take place at Imai on September 27 and 28.
Parents will be notified in writing if children fail a screening. Parents who do not want their child screened for either vision and/or hearing should send a letter to their child's school each school year indicating that their child is to be excluded, and vision and/or hearing results will need to be provided from their physician.
If you have any concerns about your child’s vision or hearing please contact your school nurse. Questions about the screenings should be directed to the Health Services office at 650-526-3500 ext. 1050.
Upcoming Events
Parent Webinar: Food and Mood: Healthy Eating for Happy Families
What: Food and Mood Webinar. Learn about healthy eating for happy families from a clinical psychology doctoral intern at CHAC.
Who: For Parents, Led By Counselor at Amy Imai Elementary, Momachi Kapoor-Pabrai
When: Wednesday, October 4th @ 1-1:45pm
Where: Link Here
Have a wonderful rest of your week.
Arline Siam
Principal
Upcoming Events
September
29- Principal’s Coffee at 8:30 am (In-Person)
October
4- Food and Mood: Healthy Eating for Happy Families 1:00pm-1:45pm link
12-Teacher Service Day (No School)
13- Recess Day (No School)
19- SSC at 3:30pm
20- Principal’s Coffee at 8:30 am
23-Picture Retake order here (ID: EVTBVMJGX)
26- Trunk or Treat 5pm-7pm
Reporting Absences
If you are reporting a student's absence, please email [email protected] or call the attendance line at (650)526-3490 ext 3080.
Reminder: Please include your student's name, your student's room or teacher, the reason for absence, the date of absence(s) and the relationship of the person leaving the message. Thank you from the office staff!
District News:
Parent University: Self Care for Parents
Date and Time: October 3, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Registration Link: mvw.sd/pu100323
Being an active supporter of your child’s learning can be exhausting, confusing, and sometimes anxiety-inducing. Balancing everything is far from easy. Join us for a Parent U that will support you to be your best self. Show up for yourself so that you can “show up” for your kids!
To submit questions prior to the event, go to mvw.sd/questions. We will do our best to address your question during the session.
Day Without Driving: Oct 4
Join MVWSD, MVLA and the City of Mountain View in “A Day Without Driving” on Wednesday, October 4th sponsored by the Silicon Valley Bike Coalition. We hope to encourage all residents of Mountain View to pledge to use alternative modes of transportation on this day in honor of California Clean Air Day and International Walk to School Day. With help from sponsors, those who take the pledge (linked below!) will be submitted into a raffle of $50 gift cards, bike lights, and Bike to Wherever Day T-Shirts. Sign the pledge here.
Attendance Awareness Month: Attendance Tips
Early learning and success later in life depends on attending school. There are long-term positive outcomes for youth who attend school each day. Creating routines for strong attendance can help youth avoid chronic absenteeism.
Here are some tips to help improve attendance and ensure your child gets the most out of their educational experience:
- Get a good night’s sleep
- Prepare for school the night before
- Establish regular morning routines
- Have a back-up for drop off and pick up: Make a plan with family, friends, or neighbors
- Reduce health related absences: wash hands and maintain healthy habits
- Plan family vacations for school breaks
Volunteer with MVEF!
MVEF needs 1-3 additional volunteers at each school in MVWSD. MVEF school representatives help the families at their school understand what MVEF is and why it exists so that they are inspired to donate and spread the word about the impact of MVEF funding. MVEF also needs volunteers to help with planning our annual Gala and other community events. To learn more, visit: https://www.mvef.org/volunteer
MVLA Speaker Series: Julie Lythcott-Haims - How to Raise An Adult
Join MVLA Parent Ed on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 7pm (MVHS- Spartan Theater) for Julie Lythcott-Haims’ presentation of “How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap.” In this widely acclaimed talk, Julie draws on her insights as the former dean of freshmen at Stanford as well as her deeply personal journey as a parent to highlight the ways in which overparenting undermines skill development and positive mental health and wellbeing in our children. Listen as she offers practical strategies that allow children to make their own mistakes and develop the resilience, resourcefulness, and inner determination necessary to become healthy, thriving adults. Register for this free event here.
City of MV Monster Bash
On Saturday, October 28, 2023, Mountain View’s Rengstorff Park will transform into a ghoulish good time for all ages with the return of Monster Bash. From 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., community members are encouraged to don their favorite costumes and enjoy a fall festival loaded with a treat trail, spooky games, enchanting performances, a stilt walker, inflatables, creepy, crawly, ooey gooey zone, Dia de Muertos celebration and more. This event is free and open to the public. Visit MountainView.gov/MonsterBash for more information.
Attachments:
Monster Bash
2023 SELPA1 CAC