Principal’s Message:
Dear Imai Families,
Thank you for attending your child’s conference last week! We had a great turnout ( 95% attendance) and we appreciate you taking the time to come meet with your child’s teacher.
Yesterday we had our earthquake drill and we are so proud of how our students did listening to the instructions and keeping themselves entertained while the teachers assumed the role assigned to them during an emergency.
October is Safety Month in MVWSD. We have supplies for emergencies at school. Do you have them at home? Now is the time to prepare your home disaster supply kit. An earthquake could mean being without food, water or electricity for hours or days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items, including your own food, water, and other supplies, to last for several days that you’ll need in the event of an emergency. This is the week for your family to create or update your home kit. Here’s what should be in it.
Upcoming events
Parent U: Supporting Your Child’s Math Learning 10/23 5:30-7PM (MUR)
Principal’s Coffee: Parent U Recap 10/24 8:15-9:15 AM (staff room)
Walden West (Fifth Graders) 10/27-10/30
Trunk or Treat 10/24 6-8PM (sign up form) (we still have lots of room so please sign up)
Halloween Parade: 10/31 8:15AM (school parking lot)
Have a wonderful rest of the week.
Arline Siam
Principal
Upcoming Events
October
24- Principal’s Coffee at 8:30 am
24- Trunk or Treat 6pm-8pm (sign up form)
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:
Drafts available: Single Plans for Student Achievement
Each year, our schools create Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSAs or “site plans”) that guide the work for the coming year. These plans help us prioritize programs and strategies that will best serve our students. In the fall, elected parent representatives from School Site Councils and English Language Advisory Committees work with principals and school staff members to create a draft that is reviewed and approved by the MVWSD Board of Trustees. Parents and staff members may give feedback through Nov. 4 to their principal and elected parent representatives to SSC and ELAC. You may review the draft plans here.
Get Involved with MVEF – School Ambassadors, Board Members & Gala Volunteers Wanted!
Interested in supporting local public education? MVEF is seeking volunteers for 2025–26 and beyond! Join our team and connect with families who share your passion for our schools and community.
Opportunities include:
- School Ambassador: Represent MVEF at your school and help spread the word.
- Board Member: Guide MVEF’s mission and impact.
- Event Volunteer: Help plan the Gala - our biggest fundraiser - and community events.
- Special Skills: Have expertise in design, photography, video creation, and more? We’d love your help!
MVEF funds essential programs across MVWSD — and ~90% of our support comes from families like yours.
Interested? Email to learn more! Let’s make a difference together!
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Mountain View High School Spartan Turkey Trot: Registration Open Now
Registration is open now for the 16th Annual Spartan Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning (Thursday, November 27, 2025) at the Mountain View High School Track (3535 Truman Ave, Mountain View, CA). Register early to guarantee a spot. This event is proudly hosted by MVHS Sports Boosters to benefit the MVHS athletics department and supporting teams/clubs. 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). Register at https://www.spartanturkeytrot.com.
Mountain View Public Library: The Tortured Poets Workshop -
Explore the poetics of pop songs in this workshop with local Youth Poet Laureate Sierra Elman. Analyze the lyrics of your favorite songs, write your own poetry, and share your work. Featuring lyrics by Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, and more.
Saturday, November 1
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Grades 6-12
Register here.
PTA NEWS
Yearbook
Pre-order your yearbook today and save 10%! This is a one-time earlybird discount offer that ends on October 31st! Follow this link: Order Here
To sign up to volunteer or for any yearbook-related questions please email: [email protected]
Attachments
16th Annual Turkey Trot
Amplify Tortured Poets Workshop