Principal’s Message:
Dear Imai Families,
Parent Teacher Conferences are critical opportunities for families and teachers to discuss students’ progress toward standards and academic levels, as well as their social-emotional development. Conference week this year is October 21-25. Every day that week is a minimum day. Students will be released at 11:55 a.m.
By October 14th, all families should have received an email from your child’s teacher with a google survey link or instructions on how to sign up. Please fill out before 10/18.
Reminder:
Fill out all information for each conference slot: child’s name, parent/guardian name(s), email, phone number, and whether you need an interpreter.
If you are unable to sign up for an appointment using this method, please contact the office at 650-526-3590 and we will be happy to assist you.
Lost and Found
The lost and found is out of control so please stop by and check if anything in there belongs to your child. We will be donating everything left by 10/9
Important dates:
10/10 and 10/11 No School
10/18 PTA Parents Night Out
10/21-25 Conference Week (minimum week schedule)
10/25 Trunk or Treat 5-7PM
10/31 Halloween Parade 8:15 AM (parking lot so please plan accordingly as there will be no parking or drop off on the lot)
Have a wonderful rest of the week!
Arline Siam
Principal
Upcoming Events
October
9- Bookmobile at 2:30pm
10- Teacher service day (No School)
11- Recess Day (No School)
18- Principal’s Coffee at 8:30 am
18- PTA Parents Night Out
21- Picture retake
21-25- Conference Week (Minimum day all week)
25- Trunk or treat 5pm-7pm
30- Bookmobile at 2:30pm
31- Halloween Parade at 8:10 am
November
11- Veteran’s Day (No School)
14- SSC at 3:30pm
14- ELAC at 5:30pm
15- Principal’s Coffee at 8:30 am
18-22- 5th grade Walden West
20- Bookmobile at 2:30pm
25-29- Thanksgiving Recess (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, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m.
Some of the topics include:
- Resolution in Support of LGBTQ+ History Month
- 2024-2025 Budget Considerations and Update
- Mathematics Programming and Curriculum Adoption Process
- Budget Advisory Committee Process Status Update
- Vendor Approval Process
- Board Goals Update
For meeting details and agenda, please click here: https://www.mvwsd.org/trustees.
Superintendent's Community Check In on Friday, Oct. 4.
Please join us for our Community Check-In with Dr. Ayindé Rudolph on Friday, Oct. 4 at 3:30 p.m. Bring your questions. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Click here to register: http://mvw.sd/CC104
MVWSD Seeks Parents & Staff Members for Health & Wellness Committee
The Health & Wellness Committee is looking for parents and staff members for the 2024-25 school year! This committee aligns District efforts to support student wellness through health education, physical education and activity, health services, nutrition services, psychological and counseling services, and through promoting a safe and healthy school environment.
The Health and Wellness Committee will meet three times during the school year on Zoom, with the first meeting tentatively scheduled for November.
If you have experience, knowledge, or interest, please complete an application at: http://mvw.sd/health by October 11. If you have any questions, please contact Brian White, Health & Wellness Coordinator at [email protected].
Better Together: October
Families come in all shapes and sizes, each one a unique community bound by love, support, and shared experiences. This month #BetterTogether presents the topic “A family is a community”. October is also LGBTQ+ History Month. As we celebrate both of these together, we are reminded of the countless families that have fought for recognition and acceptance, paving the way for a more inclusive understanding of what family means. From single-parent households to multigenerational homes, from same-sex couples to chosen families within the LGBTQ+ community, each family contributes its own special thread to the vibrant tapestry of our society. For more information about Better Together, visit mvwsd.org/bettertogetherMVWSD.
Parent Involvement Board Policy
Families, thank you for your engagement and involvement with our schools. Our sustained partnership is a big part of our continuous improvement as a district. Per California Department of Education guidelines, here for your review is the most recently updated version of our Board Policy on Parent Involvement. Any questions should be directed to Geoff Chang, Director of Federal, State, and Strategic Programs ([email protected]).
MVEF has already raised over $300K! Help us reach our $1.2M goal by making your donation today.
Thanks to the incredible support of new and returning donors, corporate matching, and grants, MVEF has secured over 25% of this year’s $1.2M goal. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed! As MVWSD prepares next year’s budget, hitting our fundraising target early gives us the confidence to maintain current programs and possibly introduce new initiatives.
Become an MVEF donor or renew your support for this school year by clicking here. You can even set up a monthly recurring donation. Every gift counts towards funding essential programs like art, music, environmental science, athletics, clubs, and smaller class sizes - both now and for the future!
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
YMCA Hiring for MVWSD Afterschool Program
The YMCA is looking for enthusiastic individuals to support the MVWSD Afterschool Program. If you're passionate about working with students and creating fun, engaging afterschool experiences, this is a great opportunity! Apply today and make a difference in our school community: ymcasv.org/jobs.
Fixit Clinic: Oct. 5
Join us at the upcoming Fixit Clinic! Fixit Clinics are made possible through a partnership between the City of Mountain View and the Santa Clara County Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission. This free community-based workshop is staffed by volunteer Fixit Coaches that will collaborate and help you learn how to repair your broken items.
Saturday, October 5
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Maker Nexus, 1330 Orleans Drive, Sunnyvale
Bring your electronic gadgets, appliances, computers, toys, sewing machines, bicycles, fabric items, and more for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. Register for the October 5th Fixit Clinic using this form.
Walden West: Autumn Adventure 2024
Join the entire Walden West Community for an Autumn Adventure in the woods on Saturday, October 12 from 9am - 12 pm at Walden West! It is a great way for families to see Walden West if they have not been to science camp yet or to revisit their favorite spots if they have already attended. It will be fun for all ages with hiking, nature activities, garden time, food, music, and more! For tickets and ways to be involved, visit https://givebutter.com/wwf-autumn-adventure.
Attachments:
After School Hiring
Walden West Autumn Adventure
MVLA Speaker Series 2024-25 Line-Up