Principal’s Message:
Dear Imai Families,
Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the unique voices and experiences of Hispanic/Latino Americans and recognize their history, journeys, and achievements. Through these celebrations, we can all help to inspire younger generations and bring communities together. Our students are learning about different famous Hispanic leaders and their achievements through stories, videos and researching. In our daily morning announcements we acknowledge one person a day and learn more about their contributions to our society.
The week of October 13-17 is Parent/Teacher Conference week. Come learn more about it at our Principal’s Coffee this Friday, at 8:15 AM in the staff room. M-F are minimum days for all students so that our teachers can meet with every single one of you. Be on the lookout for how to sign up for a slot in the upcoming teacher’s newsletters. It’s important to attend your child’s conference so please make sure you sign up for a slot.
Registrations now open for the Arts Wheel Rotation 1 (Grades K-5)
Arts Wheel is a new, free, after school class for students in grades K-5. There will be three opportunities, or “rotations”, for students to participate this year. The first rotation will take place from October 20 to December 15 (8 weeks total). (sign up-Please note that registrations are not first-come, first-served - if there aren’t enough spots, we will conduct a lottery and students on the waitlist will have priority in the next Rotation.) Click here for Arts Wheel Rotation 1 registration
Remember: if your child is already participating in after school YMCA or Beyond the Bell (BTB), they will automatically participate in the Arts Wheel through their after school program - no need to register!
If your child is not already participating in YMCA or BTB, you can sign them up for Arts Wheel using the link below. registrations will close on October 5. The principal will notify all families who signed up to confirm rosters and details by October 13.
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Upcoming Events:
ELAC 9/25 8:15-9:15 AM (Staff Room)
School Dance 9/25 5-7PM MUR
Principal’s Coffee 9/26 8:15-9:15 (Staff Room) Topic: Getting Ready for Parent/Teacher Conferences
Have a wonderful rest of the week.
Arline Siam
Principal
Upcoming Events
September
25- ELAC at 8:15am
26- Principal’s Coffee at 8:30am
October
2-SSC at 3pm (Zoom)
6- Picture Re-take (Picture ID: EVTHM9SKM)
8- Bookmobile at 2:30pm
9- Teacher Service Day (No School)
10- Recess Day (No School)
13-17- Conference Week (Minimum Day)
24- Principal’s Coffee at 8:30 am
24- Trunk or Treat 6pm-8pm
27-30- Walden West (5th grade)
29- Bookmobile at 2:30pm
31- Halloween Parade at 8:15 am
November
7-End of trimester (minimum day)
11- Veteran’s day (No school)
13- SSC at 3:30pm
13-ELAC at 5:30pm
14- Principal’s coffee at 8:30 am
19- Bookmobile 2:30pm
21- Report cards sent home
24-28- Thanksgiving 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:
Parenting in the Digital Era: Building Healthy Tech Habits
Date and Time: September 30, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Registration: http://mvw.sd/pu093025r
Did you know that experts estimate that the average American teen spends 7-8 hours each day on their screens? It’s no wonder that this is a critical parenting topic. Fear not: our friends at My Digital TAT2 are returning to Parent University! At this Speaker Series event, MDT2 will update us on the latest tech trends and discuss the key topics of media literacy, misinformation/ disinformation, and social media influencers. They will also address the burning question: “When is it ok to give my kid a cell phone?” You will be equipped with fresh knowledge and useful strategies to help your family maintain a healthy relationship with tech...and with one another.
To submit questions prior to the event, go to mvw.sd/questions. We will do our best to address your questions during the session.
Mental Health Resources for Students
As the school year starts, it's important for students to know that help is available for mental health challenges that may arise. Check out these posters for information. Other resources are available at our Virtual Wellness Center under the Mental Health tab. You can always reach out to your school counselor, too. We are here to help.
Is your Student Too Sick for School?
As we enter the cold and flu season, it’s important to know when your student should stay home to rest and recover, as well as to prevent the spread of illness. Please take a moment to read the attached MVWSD’s Back to School Health Guidance flyer. It includes information on when your student should stay home, illness prevention tips and COVID guidelines. Knowing when to keep your student home helps keep our school community healthy and safe. Thank you for your cooperation!
Showing Up Matters….for learning, for friendships, for success
Help our students be their very best by making sure they show up every day and on time! Students that miss 10% of days (or two days a month) of school are considered chronically absent. When we reduce chronic absence we improve graduation rates, increase academic achievement and give young people the best chance at success in their adult life. Showing up on time matters, too! Even showing up 10 minutes late every day causes students to lose a full hour of learning each week. By working together, families and schools can ensure every student has the opportunity to grow, learn and succeed!
MVWSD seeks parents & staff members for Health and Wellness Committee
Committee and task force members lend perspective and expertise to important district work that benefits our students. Please consider serving on the Health and Wellness Committee. Applications are due by September 30 and can be found here: http://mvw.sd/health.
Health and Wellness Committee Task: To align District efforts to support student wellness through health education, physical education and activity, health services, nutrition services, psychological and counseling services, and a safe and healthy school environment.
Interested applicants would have some experience, knowledge, or interest in the content as described above. We are seeking at least 1 parent and 1 certificated representative per school site and 1 community-based organization representative. The maximum capacity of the group is 15 participants.
Time commitment is four meetings this school year, one hour per meeting, and all meetings are virtual. Those who are interested in participating and would like to learn more, please join us for our first meeting to learn about our work firsthand.
Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025; 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Via Zoom
Meeting Link: https://mvwsd.zoom.us/j/87804100042
Meeting ID: 878 0410 0042
By Phone: (669) 444-9171
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2025-2026 Health and Wellness Committee Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025; 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025; 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026; 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2026; 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
MVEF has raised over $360,000 – help us reach $400,000 today!
Thanks to generous donors, matching gifts, and grants, MVEF is already 30% toward this year’s $1.2M goal. Early progress gives MVWSD confidence to continue funding essentials like art, music, science, athletics, clubs, and smaller class sizes.
Renew your gift or become a donor today—recurring gifts are easy to set up, and every amount makes a difference! Look for the big green fundraising boards at your school to track our progress.
Click here to give. And don’t forget to check if your employer matches.
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
2025 Mayor for a Day Essay Contest
The City of Mountain View invites elementary and middle school-aged residents to participate in the 2025 Mayor for a Day Essay Contest.
Topic: If you were mayor for a day, what is one problem you would solve? Maximum of 500 words per essay. Only one entry per person. One elementary AND one middle school-aged contestant will be selected by the Mayor. Winners will be recognized at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. All entries are due by 5 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025.
Upcoming Programs at Mountain View Public Library
Intro to 3D Printing and CAD
Mondays, October 6 & 13
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages 13-18, First Floor Program Room
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join us for this 2-part workshop on 3D printing and CAD. Session 1 will cover 3D printing hardware and the slicing software Cura. In Session 2, participants will learn the 3D modeling software Onshape by modelling a car. All skill levels are welcome! Register here.
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! Thursday September 26 (5-7 pm), Tuesday September 30 5-7 pm. For location, contact [email protected].
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.
PTA NEWS
Yearbook
Pre-order your yearbook today and save 10%! Follow this link: Order Here (for new parents, you would need to create a Treering account).
Every yearbook comes with two free customizable pages for each student, and Treering plants a tree for every yearbook sold!
Sign up to volunteer for your room’s yearbook page- no experience necessary!
For any yearbook-related questions please email: [email protected].
Attachments
TeenCenter
Showing Up Matters
MDT2 flyer - Parent Ed
2025 Mayor for a Day Flyer
Amplify Introduction to 3D Printing
MVWSD Back to School Health Guidance