Principal’s Message: 

 

Dear Imai Families,

Tonight is Back to School Night (BTSN) and it’s an opportunity for you to learn more about your child’s classroom and all of the exciting things that they will be doing this school year. BTSN is also an opportunity for you to sign up for all of the volunteer opportunities available for the year so don’t forget to work on getting your badge. BTSN is a general meeting so if you have specific questions about your child, please schedule a meeting with the teacher for another time.  We have two sessions that you can attend. First session: 5:00 PM and second session is 5:45 PM. Please plan on attending the one that best fits your schedule and remember this is a parent meeting so please plan accordingly and leave your child at home. 

We had our first practice fire drill for the school year and our students did extremely well. We were able to go outside, line up in our lines and listen for instructions. We have to have a practice fire drill every month so that in case of an emergency we are prepared and know what to do. 

 

 

Vegetarian options

If your child is a vegetarian and they get food from the MUR, please fill out this survey. It helps Ms. Lily knows how many vegetarian options to have on hand. 

 

New TK/K afterschool sports program 

Our school, in partnership with Kassirer Sports,  is offering a new afterschool sports program for TK and Kinder students. Please see the attached flyer or www.kassirersports.com for more information and registration.

 

Upcoming  Events:

Fingerprint Session 8/28 8-11AM (Imai Staff Room)

PTA Coffee 8/29 7:40-8:30 AM (staff room)

Labor Day 9/1 NO School

Welcome Back Picnic 9/12 5-7PM

 

 

Have a wonderful rest of the week and remember to drive safely to keep everyone safe. 

Arline Siam

Principal

 

 

Upcoming Events

August

27-  Bookmobile at 11:55am

27- Back to school night 5pm (Minimum Day)

 

September 

1- Labor Day (No School)

8- Picture Day

11- SSC at 3:00pm

12-   Welcome back family picnic 5pm-7pm

17-  Bookmobile at 2:30pm

18-  SSC at 3pm

26-  Principal’s Coffee at 8:30am 

 

 

 

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:

MVWSD Fingerprinting Session for Regular Volunteers 

Thank you to the 800+ parents who completed the process to become MVWSD volunteers last year! Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now open. Details about how and who needs to apply are here: mvwsd.org/volunteers.

 

We’ve been working hard to make registering to be a volunteer more convenient while keeping schools safe. As part of this effort, MVWSD is offering fingerprinting sessions for $72. Financial assistance is available for income-eligible families.

 

Thu, 28 Aug 2025

8 – 11am

Imai Elementary

 

Fri, 29 Aug 2025

8 – 11am

Castro Elementary

 

Wed, 3 Sep 2025

11am – 2:30pm

Crittenden Middle School

 

Pay by Zelle, Venmo, or by personal check on the day of service. Click here for payment links.

 

Kids in California schools still eat for free, but applying for federal Free or Reduced School Lunches can help your family and school! 

Families who meet the federal income levels to qualify for Free or Reduced School Lunches should apply now to receive priority services such as free after school childcare/Expanded Learning. Applying also helps our district receive our full entitlement from the federal government to fund programs that help all students. 

 

If you think you might qualify, please visit EZmealapp.com. We will have drop-in help available for filling out these applications: 

• September 4, 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Castro Elementary School and Crittenden Middle School 
• September 9, 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Vargas Elementary School

You may also make an appointment by contacting your school office. Thank you in advance.

 

Walden West Camper Parents: Curious about your 5th or 6th grader's upcoming science camp? 

Join Walden West for an exclusive Parent Information Session about Walden West Outdoor School! This one-hour presentation is your chance to learn all about the camp experience, ask questions, and get a closer look at what makes Walden West a unique and enriching experience for your child. What will my child learn? What should we pack? How does the camp handle safety? We'll cover these questions and more to ensure you feel confident and excited for your child's time at science camp. This session is specially designed for parents and guardians, giving you a thorough overview of what to expect. Spanish and Vietnamese translations will be available. (Note: Students will have their own pre-camp sessions at school with their teachers) Looking forward to seeing you there and sharing what makes Walden West an unforgettable experience for your child!

 

When: Aug 28, 2025 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

Register in advance for this webinar

 

The session will be recorded and sent out to your classroom teacher.

 

Looking for an afterschool program? Read on to see if your child qualifies for MVWSD+! 

A student qualifies for the free MVWSD+ afterschool program if one or both of the following conditions are true:

• The student is an English Learner (EL). EL status is established via the results of the Initial ELPAC exam, which is being administered to certain students in August and September. Results are usually available within two weeks of the completion of testing. If you have questions about the Initial ELPAC exam, please contact Leticia Corcoran at [email protected].
• The student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunches based on federal income guidelines. At this time, lunch for all children is free, but this may not always be the case. To fill out the application for free or reduced lunch, please go to ezmealapp.com. Qualifying students’ data is collected at the state level and usually appears in the district’s data system within two weeks. If you have questions, please contact your school office.

 

Soon after a student’s EL or Free/Reduced Lunch Status changes to indicate he/she qualifies for MVWSD+, you will receive an email from the MVWSD+ Team inviting your child to enroll.

 

For questions or troubleshooting, please reach out to [email protected] or Betty Nunez at (650) 526-3500 x1061.

 

No MVWSD+ Afterschool Programs on Wednesday, August 27

Due to preparations for Elementary School Back to School Night and afterschool staff development, there will be no MVWSD+ Afterschool Programs on Wednesday, August 27 (a minimum day for students). MVWSD+ families, thank you in advance for making other arrangements. This affects all Beyond the Bell programs and the district-paid YMCA programs. Programs resume as normal on Thursday, August 28.

For more information, please contact [email protected] or call (650) 526-3500 x1061. 

 

InPlay: Afterschool activities

Looking for free, low cost and tuition-based afterschool activities for your child this year? Explore InPlay’s’ free activity guide! Sponsored by Santa Clara County and our school district, the searchable guide lists thousands of local and affordable programs so that you can find fun enrichment activities that complement your child's growth and learning in the classroom! 

MVEF Welcomes All Families to the 2025–26 School Year!

We hope you enjoyed BTS Nights at our elementary and middle schools. You likely heard from both your school’s PTA/PACT and MVEF leaders about the importance of family support.

Why give to both MVEF and PTA/PACT?
MVWSD is a community-funded district - most of our funding comes from local property taxes rather than the state. While this provides stability, it doesn’t cover all that our students need. That’s where family contributions make the difference.

 

PTA/PACT strengthens each individual school community with events, classroom support, and family engagement.

MVEF fills districtwide gaps by funding programs that benefit every student, at every school:

• CSMA Art & Music classes and performances TK-5
• Environmental Science: Living Classroom classes TK-7; 4th–5th grade field trips
• Two middle school ELA teachers (reducing class sizes by 25%+)
• Athletics, clubs, and instruments for grades 6–8

Together, MVEF and PTA/PACT ensure that every learner has access to a complete educational experience — in every classroom, every day.

Both organizations are 501(c)(3) nonprofits and rely on family donations (tax-deductible) and employer matches. Please consider supporting both:

• Donate to MVEF here!
• Find your PTA/PACT donation link here!

 

 

FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Back-to-School Safety Tips from MVPD 

As the new school year kicks off, the Mountain View Police Department (MVPD) wants to help keep students and families safe on the daily commute. Whether you’re walking, biking, driving, or otherwise, a little bit of caution can go a long way! Please take a moment to review this flyer for a few important tips on:

• Bike Safety
• E-Bike & E-Scooter Safety
• Passenger Safety
• Drop-Off & Pick-Up Tips
• Walking Safety

Let’s work together to keep our community safe this school year! 

 

Learning Challenges events for Fall 2025   

For local coverage of issues related to learning challenges and special education, please check out the Learning Challenges Committee. 

 

Calm Down Kit Making Sessions 

Volunteers will make Calm Down kits for classrooms throughout Mountain View and Los Altos and learn how to make their own for their home!  Wednesday August 27 11-1, Thursday September 26 (5-7 pm), Tuesday September 30 5-7 pm. For location, contact [email protected].

 

Morning Let’s Talk Parent Support group

September 10, 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 here.  

 

Learning Challenges Committee General Meeting

October 7, 7 pm in person (TBA) and Zoom hybrid

We will be finishing up the Wellness Wish List and will likely need a work session to finish up packing orders for delivery to classrooms! For more info, email [email protected].

 

Evening Let’s Talk Parent Support group

October 15, 7 pm  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 here.

 

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.

 

Mountain View Citywide Garage Sale

The Mountain View Citywide Garage Sale is back!  Join hundreds of residents holding garage sales on Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event helps keep reusable items out of the landfill to conserve natural resources.

 

Seller registration is open until September 2.  Sellers may choose to participate on only one day or both days of the sale. Online and printed address lists will show which day(s) each participating seller is open.

For shoppers, a new online map will allow you to filter garage sales by dates open and items listed, as well as other enhanced features to help shoppers plan which homes to visit for the event.

Sellers can register their Mountain View homes for the sale and shoppers can access the map at MountainView.gov/GarageSale.

 

 

 

Attachments

MVPDSchool Transportation

Imai - MVWSD Fall Flyer

Fingerprinting Session Flyer