Principal’s Message:
Dear Imai Families,
We can’t wait for Spring break to start and recharge our batteries to finish off strong. Just a gentle reminder that we are going to be starting to get ready for state testing (CAASPP) as soon as we get back from the break.
Our production of the Lion King Jr. was a hit. Our students did a wonderful job performing.
Please note, parents and staff members will once again be receiving free COVID test kits from schools this week. Please remember to administer the free at-home COVID test kit to your child on April 16, before returning to school on April 17. If your child has symptoms or a positive result, he/she must stay home.
Coming Up
Virtual Principal’s coffee 04/07 at 8:30 AM will focus on getting ready for state testing (CAASPP) and planning for next year. Register here
STEAM Parent night is on April 20th (K-2 5:30-6:15 PM 3-5 from 6:30-7:30PM MUR). Hope to see you all there. (registration coming soon)
MVEF Gala 04/29 from 6-10PM
Tickets: https://bit.ly/2023-MVEF-Gala
Online/Silent Auction Item Preview: https://bit.ly/mvefsilentauction
Raffle: https://www.mvef.org/2023-gala-raffle
Have a wonderful rest of the week!
Arline Siam
Principal
Upcoming Events
April
6-Bookmobile at 12pm
7- Principal’s Coffee at 8:30 am (Register here)
10-14- Spring Break (No School)
20- SSC at 3:30pm
May
2- ELAC at 5:30pm
12- Principals Coffee at 8:30 am
18- SSC at 3:30pm
26- End of Trimester (Minimum Day)
29- Memorial Day (No School)
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:
The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, April 6 at 6:00 p.m.
Topics include:
- Action Day Plus School Update on Community Outreach
- Enrollment and Choice Lottery Update
For meeting details and agenda, please click here: https://www.mvwsd.org/trustees.
Spring break (April 10-14) and test kits
MVWSD is on spring break April 10-14. School and District Offices will be closed.
Please remember to administer the free at-home COVID test kit to your child on April 16, before returning to school on Monday, April 17. If your child has symptoms or a positive result, he/she must stay home. Please check this link for specific instructions. Have a safe and restful time away!
Electives selection for grades 5-7 closes Friday
All 5th-7th graders should select their course electives online by April 7, 2023 through the PowerSchool portal. Fifth- through seventh-grade parents, please look for an email in your inbox dated March 24 with links to course catalogs and directions. Please log in to your PowerSchool portal account (either student’s or parent’s) to help your student select his/her electives. If you have difficulty with PowerSchool, please contact your school secretary. If you have not confirmed your child's enrollment for the 2023-24 school year, elective course selection will not be available.
Be Sunwise: Sunny days are ahead. Protect your skin.
While some exposure to sunlight can be enjoyable, too much can be dangerous. Take these steps to protect yourself and your children - who are often outside daily.
Apply sunscreen to all exposed skin using a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher that provides broad-spectrum protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Reapply every two hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating.
Traveling during spring break? Use extra caution near water, snow, and sand that reflect the damaging rays of the sun, which can increase your chance of sunburn.
MVEF News
On April 21, 2021 MVEF and the Crittenden Middle School PTA will be co-hosting a welcome potluck for incoming 6th graders and new students who enrolled during the current school year. To register, please click here: https://bit.ly/3Zy4QH1
Tickets to the MVEF Gala are still available! Ticket sales end 4/23 or when they are sold out. To purchase Gala tickets, click here: https://bit.ly/mvefGala2023
MVEF Gala Raffle Tickets are now on sale! Need not be present to win. Click the link below to view raffle items. Email [email protected] to purchase raffle tickets. https://bit.ly/2023-Gala-Raffle
MVEF still needs to raise an additional $240k to achieve the goal of $1.2MM by June 30, 2023. If you haven't made a donation yet during the current school year, please donate ASAP to help your school site achieve the goal to get an average of 10 new donors per school by April 15! Donations of any amount are meaningful in helping to reach the goal! Click here to see ways to donate.
Health and Wellness Parenting Tip: Praise
It is natural for us to pay attention to behaviors that are irritating, worrisome, or make us want to disappear from embarrassment. Usually, when our child is calm, quiet, and self-entertained, we breathe a sigh of relief. However, this inadvertently teaches our child that they can get our attention by being disruptive. The good news is that we can reverse this pattern by paying attention to our child’s positive behaviors.
To learn more parenting tips click here.
To praise positive behaviors:
Try praising something positive that your child is doing each morning and evening (for example, “Good job sharing with your sibling”). We are used to noticing disruptive behaviors, so praising your child’s positive behaviors will take some practice and patience – but will ultimately benefit both you and your child.
This tip came directly from the free, online Everyday Parenting program created by parenting expert, Dr. Kazdin.
To view more resources on parenting and other topics, click here.
The View Teen Center: April Events
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. The center is open Monday through Friday: 3:30 - 7 p.m. and Saturday: 1 - 6 p.m, and features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, outdoor area, and much more! April Teen Center events include local college tours, an Exploratorium Field Trip, and Extended Spring Break Hours from April 10-14: 1-6 p.m. See attached flyer for details about more upcoming events and programs or visit their webpage for more information.
Attachments:
April Teen Center newsletter