Principal’s Message:
Dear Imai Families,
Thank you to the PTA and the families that donated for raising enough money for our students to have the i-ready lessons available for all K-5 students to use both at home and at school. Please have your child login to their clever account and look for i-ready under the homepage. Your child should practice the lessons not only the games to strengthen their skills. We just finished administering Diagnostic 2 and parents will have access to their child's results in a couple of weeks but the portal is ready to go for them to practice. If you have any questions on how your child is doing, please reach out to your child's teacher or email me ([email protected]).
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.
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)
If you are a parent who participated with their child last year and would like to support the Children's business fair planning, please email Mrs. Siam.
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:
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)
Have a wonderful rest of the week.
Arline Siam
Principal
Upcoming Events
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)
January
1-3- Holiday Break (No School)
6- Teacher Service Day (No School)
7- Students return to school
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
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:
Open Enrollment for 2025-26 starts in January
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 to learn about which program is right for your young learner: mvwsd.org/kinderready
Please check www.mvwsd.org/register for how to locate your neighborhood school, how to explore school options and the four steps to register.
Thank you for supporting MVEF! 
It’s not too late to double your impact!
Help us further unlock $35,000 for MVWSD students by December 31st. 
Every dollar donated will be matched, including employer giving, donor-advised funds, and stock gifts.
Your tax-deductible donation funds essential programs like arts, music, science, and smaller middle school classes. Donate here to make a difference today!
Save the Date: Virtual Meet & Greets in January 2025
MVEF is hosting two 45 mins. Zoom "Meet & Greets" in January 2025 to give community members the opportunity to learn more about MVEF, meet our Board members and School Representatives, ask questions, and connect with us. We also want to learn from you and listen to your questions, concerns, etc.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 12:00-12:45 pm | Please register here.
Monday, January 27, 2025 | 07:00-07:45 pm | Please register here.
Don’t miss this chance to engage with us!
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.
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
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 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.
The View Teen Center: December
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. Drop-in hours are Monday - Friday, 3:15 - 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 1 - 6 p.m. (Closed: Dec. 24 - Jan. 1. Extended hours: Monday, Dec. 23, 1-6 p.m.), and the center features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, and outdoor area. December events include holiday themed activities, cooking classes, crafts, and much more. For more information, click here.
Spanish Language Civic Leadership Academy
The City of Mountain View will host a Spanish Language Civic Leadership Academy, meeting weekly on Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 p.m., from March 26 to June 11, 2025. This free 10-week program helps participants learn about local government, develop leadership, public speaking, and critical thinking skills, and understand the role residents play in civic engagement. Graduates become City Ambassadors, fostering community involvement and preparing for roles on advisory groups and committees. Applicants must be Mountain View residents, 18 years or older. Registration closes March 7, 2025. For more information, see the attached flyer or visit MountainView.gov/MEP.
Attachments:
TeenCenterDec
Spartans Tree Lot
Spanish Language Civic Leadership Academy