Principal’s Message:
Dear Imai Families,
Thank you to everyone that was able to join us during our Multicultural potluck and movie night! We had a wonderful turnout and we got to enjoy yummy food from different countries. This year as we are approaching Thanksgiving, I am thankful for our wonderful staff and parent community.
Don’t forget that we are off next week and we come back to school on 12/2. We start diagnostic 2 on i-ready on 12/3-12/6 so please make sure your child is well rested the week we get back.
We are collecting gift cards to Safeway, Walmart, Target or Costco to give out to families in need for the holidays. Please bring them to the office or have them delivered electronically to [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your support.
Community Input on Additional Arts and Music Funds
California schools will now get additional funding for arts and music each year. Our school will soon have an additional annual budget to spend on arts and music programs in addition to what we already offer. We need your ideas!
1. Please click here for a brief survey about potential future arts programming. (The students and staff will be given similar surveys at school). This survey will be open until December 15.
2. Come and hear more about Prop 28 and give input on this topic at these upcoming meetings:
Prop 28 Arts and Music Input Meeting, 12/4 5-6 PM Register here (zoom)
ELAC Meeting, 12/12/24 8:30 AM (in-person) and 5:30 PM (Register here-Zoom)
Principal’s Coffee, 12/13/24 8:30-9:30 AM (Location: Staff Room)
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and hearty Thanksgiving!
Arline Siam
Principal
Upcoming Events
November
18-22- 5th grade Walden West
20- Bookmobile at 2:30pm
25-29- Thanksgiving Recess (No School)
December
12- ELAC at 8:30 am ( in-person)
12- ELAC at 5:30pm (Register here-Zoom)
13- Principal’s Coffee at 8:30 am (staff room)
18- Bookmobile at 2:30pm
23-31 Holiday Break (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, November 21. Closed session will begin at 4:30 p.m., and open/public session begins at 6 p.m.
Some of the topics include:
- Outdoor Learning Areas Designs
- First Interim Budget Report
- Staff Housing Documents
For meeting details and agenda, please click here: https://www.mvwsd.org/trustees.
Parent University Speaker Series: Understanding Your Child’s Score Reports
Date and Time: December 3, 2024, 5:30-7pm Registration Link: http://mvw.sd/pu120324r
Understanding your child’s district and state test scores is a key part of building a foundation of excellence. Join Swati Dagar, our Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment as she discusses how to (i) access and interpret score reports and (ii) use the information to engage in a productive partnership with your child’s teacher(s).
To submit questions prior to the event, go to mvw.sd/questions. We will do our best to address your question during the session.
MVWSD Preschool is enrolling now
MVWSD’s award-winning preschool has openings in its part-day afternoon session (12:00 - 3:00 pm) at Theuerkauf. Families can get an application at mvwsd.org/preschool, stop by the preschool office (1850 Latham St.) or call 650-526-3560.
Join MVEF at the Mountain View Tree Lighting Celebration!
Monday, December 9, 2024 
5:30 - 8:00 PM
Mountain View City Hall
Celebrate the season with MVEF at this festive community event in downtown Mountain View! Enjoy live performances, multicultural tributes, free refreshments, crafts, games, train rides, the dazzling tree lighting, and even a visit from Santa - all free for everyone!
Visit MVEF in the crafts area:
Kids can decorate holiday cards to take home and contribute to a collaborative community canvas painting themed “DREAM”.
Bring your friends, meet fellow parents and students, and spread the holiday cheer as we build connections in our vibrant community!
Also, Save the Date for Giving Tuesday 
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Giving Tuesday is a perfect opportunity to support the education of every child in the Mountain View Whisman School District. Mark your calendar and help us make a difference!
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Learning Challenges events for Fall 2024
For local coverage of issues related to learning challenges and special education, please check out the Learning Challenges Committee http://learningchallenges.lamvptac.org/
For broader coverage, look into the Northwest SCC SELPA CAC
Learning Challenges Committee Meeting
December 3, 7:30 pm on Zoom
The LCC is working on providing a support group for parents, and planning to create a wish list for teachers throughout Mountain View and Los Altos for classroom supplies to support sensory needs. Would you like to help? Other ideas to support students and families with learning challenges? Join us here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUld-usrj8tEtNskynSpmorDiYZNt9_KAgq
Morning Let’s Talk Parent Support group
December 19, 10 am on Zoom.
IEP/504 support group. Have questions about the process to get help for your child? Have an IEP but are not sure how to make changes? Need to vent? This is your confidential group. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrduupqD0vEtSpweFX71KvNAcKW8Csy4D3
Missed past Parent Education events?
We have a YouTube channel with many of our past events including the recent talk on Assistive Technology, info on summer camps and recreational activities, Anxiety and Depression in Children with Learning Challenges, SMART Goals and IEP Troubleshooting, and more. Channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuy7IcVz-4LTDxv2Jaq13nw
MVHS Spartan Turkey Trot
MVHS Sports Boosters is proud to host the 15th Annual Spartan Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning (Thursday, November 28, 2024) at the Mountain View High School Track (3535 Truman Ave, Mountain View, CA). People of all ages are encouraged to participate in the 5k Run & Walk and the Spartan Mile (1-mile). Kids are welcome to participate in the 5k and/or Spartan Mile + the 60/400 yd dash races (aka kids races). All proceeds benefit the MVHS athletics department and supporting teams/clubs. Register at https://www.spartanturkeytrot.com/.
MVHS Tree Lot
MVHS Sports Boosters will be opening up the Annual Spartans Tree Lot on Friday, November 29 at 10 AM for the 2024 season at the Mountain View High School Stadium (3535 Truman Ave.). Spartans Tree Lot offers premium, top-quality trees ranging in size from 3 feet to 12+ feet, holiday decorations, and supplies. In person and online delivery options are available. All proceeds benefit Mountain View High School Athletics. For more information, head to SpartansTreeLot.com.
Attachments:
Spartans Tree Lot
15th Annual Turkey Trot
MVLA Speaker Series 2024-25 Line-Up