Principal’s Message: 

 

Dear Imai Families,

Thank you to everyone that attended the Parent Night Out event and especially to the Auction committee for putting it all together! All funds raised will go towards enrichment, field trips and various other things for our school. 

Arts Wheel is a free, after school class for students in grades K-5. The second rotation of the year will take place from the week of January 12 to the week of March 9 (8 weeks total). 

Students enrolled in YMCA or Beyond the Bell (BTB) after school programs will automatically have the option to participate in the Arts Wheel through those programs - please do not register using the link below if your child is in YMCA or BTB. 

If your child is not already participating in YMCA or BTB, you can register them for Arts Wheel using the link below. Registrations will close on December 14. Notifications to all families who are successfully enrolled or placed on the waitlist will go out by December 19. 

Click here for Arts Wheel Rotation 2 registration.

TK/K afterschool sports program 

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

 

 

Upcoming events:

Spirit Week 12/15-12/19-flyer

 

Have a wonderful rest of the week.

 

Arline Siam

Principal

 

Upcoming Events

 

 

December

17- Bookmobile at 2:30pm 

22-31- Holiday Recess (No School)

 

January

1-2- Holiday Recess (No school)

5- Teacher Service Day (No school)

6- Students Return 

15- SSC at 3:30pm

16- Principal’s Coffee at 8:30 am

19- Martin Luther King Jr Day (No school)

23- ELAC at 8:00 am

 

February

12- SSC at 3:30pm

13-Principal’s Coffee at 8:30 am

13- End of trimester (Minimum Day)

16-20- Winter 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:

 

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Parent Reports Now Available

Social-emotional learning isn’t just something students practice at school—it shows up in how they manage frustration, collaborate with others, and navigate relationships both inside and outside the classroom. Families are key partners and play an essential role in reinforcing these skills.

This year, MVWSD launched a new SEL survey in grades 3-8 that provides helpful data points for both parents and staff. Fall parent reports are now available in PowerSchool, and winter results will be coming the first week of December. 

This is not an assessment, but a tool to understand how students are doing and where they may need support. Counselors will review individual student data confidentially and will contact families if they see areas of concern. At the school level, aggregated data may help guide SEL lessons or schoolwide activities.

The Parent/Guardian Report offers a table organizing students’ average rating for each of seven (7) topics from their most recent SEL Screener survey.

Students self-reported in six key areas:

• Self-efficacy

• Self-management

• Positive feelings

• Supportive relationships

• Challenging feelings

• Emotion regulation

Parents will see some sections of the report include a “Try This!” This feature lists simple strategies and conversation starters you can use at home. If you have questions about your child’s report, please reach out to your school counselor.

Next up, teachers will receive training on how to access and use their students’ SEL data.

Click here for an easy guide to locating your child’s SEL report in PowerSchool and understanding how to read it.

Open Enrollment for 2026-27 starts in January

In January, the Mountain View Whisman School District will be opening student enrollment for fall 2026.

For CURRENT students in transitional kindergarten-7th grade: Parents will be asked by email to confirm enrollment from January 20 to February 6.

For families enrolling NEW students: Submit your child’s information during the enrollment period held January 20 to February 6. Please check www.mvwsd.org/register for details about school information meetings held in January.

Meetings will be held in person with childcare and Spanish translation provided. Meetings will also have a virtual link option. Click here for details: mvw.sd/26meetings

• Transitional Kinder Night for all schools: Jan. 7

• Neighborhood elementary school info nights: Jan. 13

• Choice elementary school info nights: Jan. 14 

• Preschool Parent Information Night: January 29 (English) and February 5 (Spanish)

Click here to learn which program is right for your young learner: mvwsd.org/kinderready

Register here for email updates about registration: http://mvw.sd/help

Please check www.mvwsd.org/register for how to locate your neighborhood school, how to explore school options and the four steps to register.

 

(For GR, CR, BU, LN, IM, VA, ML, ST & TH) Share Your Parent Perspective!

MVWSD is hoping to feature more parent/guardian voices on our district and school websites, and we’d love to include yours! You are invited to submit a short testimonial (3-7 sentences) about your experience in our school community. This could be what you value, what’s made a difference for your child, or (if applicable) why you chose your school. Please share your experiences by 12/17: English/Spanish. 

One of the most meaningful ways new and prospective families learn about our community is by hearing from the families who are already part of it. Your insight helps future families feel informed, welcomed and confident. Thank you for sharing your story!

It’s Giving Season — and Your Gift to MVEF Can Go Twice or Even Three Times as Far

Join us in supporting local public schools in Mountain View!

 

December Challenge Grant

Thanks to generous donors, every dollar donated through December 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $26,000 — including gifts made through employer portals, DAFs, and stock donations. Double your impact today!

Employer Matching

You may even be able to triple your impact with employer matching programs. Check here whether your company matches.

With major tax changes ahead, 2025 is an ideal year to give  — especially for donors who itemize — before current rules expire. 

 

Your donation is 100% tax-deductible and helps ensure every MVWSD student benefits from a well-rounded, enriching education. Donate now — one-time or recurring!

 

 

FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS

 

City of Mountain View Teen Center Drop-In Holiday Activities

Location: The View Teen Center - 263 Escuela Avenue 

Open to 6th – 12th graders

 

All activities are available during drop-in hours.    

Gingerbread Cookie Decorating - Thursday, Dec. 11 

Ugly Sweater Ornament Decorating- Wednesday, Dec. 17 

Gingerbread House Building Competition - Monday, Dec. 22 

Click here for more information

 

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