Principal’s Message:
Dear Imai Families,
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and is looking forward to the new year.
Our winter challenge is due this week so please make sure your child turns it into the office before Friday (01/10). Reading challenge prizes will be sent home next Monday (1/13/25)to give your child enough time to turn them in and to complete the worksheet. (Winter Break Reading Challenge)
Lunar New Year is at the end of this month and we have scheduled two assemblies (2/3/25 12:45 and 1:30PM) to celebrate. We are looking for parent volunteers to come share how they celebrate the Lunar New Year with their families so please email me if you are interested in participating.
Imai's Children Business Fair 2024 (Grades 2-5)
We are looking for young entrepreneurs with creative business ideas, who love to create, make, build and innovate to showcase their entrepreneurial spirit and skills. If that is you, come join us and let's have some fun! Our young kid-preneurs will develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and engage with customers at our AM business fair marketplace. Parents and students who are interested in wanting to learn more must attend a mandatory meeting on February 4th from 5:30-6:30PM. For more information, please stop by or email Mrs. Siam. (NEW DATE)
School/kinder info meetings are Jan 14, Jan 15
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 for meeting details and links: mvw.sd/Meetings2526
Click here to learn about which program is right for your young learner: mvwsd.org/kinderready
MVWSD Student Film Festival
K-8 students are invited to participate in the upcoming District Film Festival! The theme is Spotlight on Solutions: explore a problem and highlight a thoughtful solution that inspires change or brings hope. Films should be created on WeVideo, a video editing platform in Clever. Your child may be doing an in-class project, but they are also welcome to complete one at home. Films are due March 7th, check out this flyer for more info!
Have a wonderful rest of the week.
Arline Siam
Principal
Upcoming Events
January
17- Principal’s Coffee at 8:30 am
20- Martin Luther King Jr. day (No school)
23- SSC at 3:30pm
23- ELAC at 5:30pm
February
4- Imai’s Children’s Business Fair meeting at 5:30pm
6- SSC at 3:30pm
7- Principal’s Coffee at 8:30 am
14- End of trimester (Minimum Day)
17-21- Winter Break (No School)
26- Bookmobile at 2:30pm
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:
School/kinder info meetings are Jan 14, Jan 15
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 for meeting details and links: mvw.sd/Meetings2526
Click here to learn about which program is right for your young learner: mvwsd.org/kinderready
MVEF SURVEY 2024-25 - We want your input as we value your opinion! Share your thoughts by taking our survey today!
We wish all community members a Happy New Year! It is time to plan ahead for the next school year. We want to hear from you!
Do your students benefit from programs like CSMA art & music, Living Classroom, environmental science field trips, or middle school clubs and sports? How important are smaller class sizes in middle school to you? How connected do you feel to our community?
Please complete the survey by January 21st to help us plan resources for the 2025-26 school year. The survey is available in both English and Spanish and can only be submitted once per recipient. Your feedback is essential in shaping our MVEF programs and priorities. Take just 5 minutes to complete the survey here and share your thoughts! Thank you for your valuable input!
SAVE THE DATE: Virtual “Meet & Greets” in January 2025
Want to learn more about MVEF? Join our 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.
Want to make a difference in our community? Volunteer with MVEF!
Passionate about public education, our local community and want to make an impact? We are actively recruiting new Board members or School Representatives! Learn more here or email [email protected] for any interest!
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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.
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