Principal’s Message:
Dear Imai Families,
What a year it has been! Just 4 more days of fun before summer. A couple of reminders before the last day of school. Fifth grade promotion is on Monday from 3-4 PM outside the MUR. Last day of school is Tuesday, June 6 and it is a minimum day.
Click here for a year at a glance video of all of the great memories we have created over this school year.
On behalf of the Imai staff, thank you for your continued support throughout this school year.
Reminders: If your child is in second or fourth grade, please have them return their chromebook to their teacher the last week of school. We are collecting them for upgrades and they will get them back in August. If you are moving out of the area and are not planning on returning, please return your chromebook to the office before the last day of school.
Have a wonderful rest of the week !
Arline Siam
Principal
Upcoming Events
June
5- Fifth grade promotion ceremony 3pm-4pm
6- Report cards sent home
6- Last day of school (Minimum Day)
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, June 1 at 4:30 p.m.
Some of the topics include:
- Teacher of the Year Recognition
- Classified Employee of the Year Recognition
- Honoring Employees' Years of Service and Retiring Employees
- School Safety Update and Recommendations
- Strategic Plan Update and Dashboard
- Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) update
- California Dashboard Local Indicators
- Public Hearings: Budget Overview and Adoption
For meeting details and agenda, please click here: https://www.mvwsd.org/trustees.
Superintendent's Community Check In on Friday, June 2
Please join us for our Community Check-In with Dr. Ayindé Rudolph on Friday, June 2 at 3:30 p.m. Bring your questions. Spanish interpretation will be provided. This is the last check in for the 2022-23 school year! Click here to register: http://mvw.sd/cc12
Check out the MVWSD “Summer Menu” for learning activities you can do at home this summer.
Click here - mvwsd.org/summer - for information about free meals and a handy list of resources for students to practice their academic skills this summer.
Summer meals at schools and on the move
Free meals provided by MVWSD and Second Harvest Food Bank are available to everyone throughout the summer at these locations. No questions. No age limit. No IDs required. The summer meals program reaches children who need good nutrition when school is out of session. mvwsd.org/nutrition.
Rengstorff Park
June 12- July 28, 2023
11:30 AM-1:00 PM
(No Meals June 19 & July 4)
Mistral Elementary
June 7 -July 28, 2023
11:30 AM -12:45 pm
(No meal pick on June 19 & July 4)
505 Escuela Ave., Meal pick up in front of school
MVWSD+ Afterschool Applications for 2023-24 School Year
Free MVWSD+ Afterschool childcare will be available for qualifying students next school year. To learn more about the program, including whether your child may qualify, go to www.mvwsd.org/plus. Applications have now been sent to qualifying students’ families via email. Please respond promptly to ensure a spot for your child starting on the first day of the new school year! If you have any questions, please contact your school’s office, SCEF, or email [email protected].
Look Around, Look Within: Mental Health Awareness Month
This month we’ve been sharing about ways to prioritize our mental health. As we look toward summer, strong connections with our neighbors can play a vital role in supporting our mental health. Building a supportive and inclusive community helps reduce feelings of isolation and fosters a sense of belonging. Get involved with local events, volunteer opportunities, or simply start a conversation with a neighbor.
The City of Mountain View offers a variety of opportunities to contribute your time and skills to your community. Learn more here: www.mountainview.gov/whats-happening/volunteer
VolunteerMatch is an additional resource for learning about volunteering opportunities in and around our community: Volunteer Opportunities in Mountain View
Let’s prioritize mental health and connectedness in our communities!
Free and low cost summer programs
Summer is around the corner, so it’s time to explore ways to keep your children engaged when school ends! Check out InPlay’s free online search service sponsored by Santa Clara County and our school district. You’ll find thousands of local and affordable programs that will challenge, inspire, and entertain your children to minimize summer brain drain. https://www.inplay.org/r/mountain-view
With days left in the school year, MVEF has raised 95% of the stretch goal!!
This year, and every year, MVEF-funded programs have enriched the experience of every student in MVWSD. As the last day of school approaches, student performances are wrapping up, art portfolios are coming home, final papers are being written, and garden beds are being prepared for the summer.
With 95% raised and just $55k left to go, we are SO CLOSE to achieving the $1,200,000 stretch goal for 2022-23! Can you help us pass the finish line? https://bit.ly/Donate-to-MVEF
MVEF Volunteers needed for Summer and Back-to-School Activities
MVEF is seeking additional volunteers from every MVWSD school and in every neighborhood. Volunteering with MVEF is a great way to learn more about Public School Funding in California and to meet families from every neighborhood in MVWSD! MVEF volunteers work collaboratively with PTAs, school communities, and neighborhoods to ensure that information about our mission and impact reaches everyone in the right way. We are coordinating training for MVEF volunteers so sign up soon! To learn more: https://bit.ly/MVEF-Volunteer
Health and Wellness Parenting Tip: Youth Depression
All children feel sad or moody at times. But when a sad or bad mood lasts for weeks or longer — and when there are other changes in how a child acts — it could be a sign of depression. If you think your child is depressed, talk with them. Let them know you want to understand what they are going through. Listen if they want to speak.
To learn more about depression, click here.
Here are some signs that your child may have Depression:
- Negative outlook. Children who feel depressed may be hard on themselves or on others. They might focus on failures and setbacks. It may be hard for them to see the good parts of things, or the good parts of themselves.
- Low energy, effort, interest, enjoyment. Your child may lose interest in things they used to enjoy. They may not seem to care. They may put less effort into schoolwork or tasks at home. Things seem to take too much effort. Nothing seems fun or enjoyable.
- Doing poorly at school. When a child feels depressed, schoolwork can seem harder. They may not complete their work, show effort, or study as much for tests. Their grades may drop.
- Pulling away from friends and family. Your child may spend more time alone, less time with friends, or seem distant.
Keep in mind that these are NOT ALL the signs of Depression. There are many more signs that a parent can find in their child. Identifying the signs of Depression is the first step to understanding our child. If your child is thinking or talking of suicide, please visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline website, call 1-800-273-8255, or call or text 988.
To view more parenting tips, click here. These tips came directly from the free, online website of Nemours Children’s Health, reviewed by Dr. D'Arcy Lyness, Ph.D.
CHAC summer sessions for students
CHAC is offering fee-based classes in July for students covering topics such as healthy friendships, anxiety management and play-based social-emotional learning. For more information, see the attached flyers or click on bit.ly/43CAfe9
MV Public Library: Summer Reading Program & Upcoming Events
Registration is now open for the Mountain View Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, which runs from June 1-July 31, 2023. Read, learn and earn rewards! Register the whole family for this free program here.
Upcoming Public Library events include a Summer Reading Program Kickoff Concert on June 3 and a Chibis and Monsters Drawing Workshop on June 7. Visit MountainView.gov/Library for more events and information.
MV Technology Showcase: July 20th
The City of Mountain View in partnership with Mountain View Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 8th Annual Technology Showcase on Mountain View Civic Plaza on July 20th, 2023 starting at 11:30 am. This free event is open to the public and it’s a great opportunity to see technology in action with interactive product demos, panels, food vendors, and more. Click here for more information.
The View Teen Center: June Events and Summer Hours
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. 2023 Summer Drop-In Hours (June 5 - August 5) are Monday - Saturday from 1 - 6 p.m., and the center features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, outdoor area, and much more! See attached flier for details about the upcoming events and programs in June or visit their webpage for more information.
CSA's Back to School Event
CSA is seeking donations to purchase gift cards for this year’s Back to School event in July. Unhoused families will receive gift cards to buy what they need most so their children can have a successful school year. You can drop off Target gift cards in $25 denominations to our office at 204 Stierlin Rd or donate on our website at csacares.org/events.
Attachments:
TeenCenter
Summer meals
SRP Youth Flyer
SRP Kickoff Flyer
Summer Reading
CHACSummerGroups
Summer learning menu
2023 TechnologyShowcase
Drawing Chibis and Monsters
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