Principal’s Message:
Quote of the week
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”
-Mark Twain
Dear Huff Families,
Please join us this Thursday at 9:30AM for our Virtual Coffee with Dr. Rudolph.
Register in advance for this meeting. Hope to see you there.
Report cards will be emailed to families next Friday, please be on the lookout for them and reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
Learning Options Survey due Feb 28: We’ll need to collect updated information on your preferences for your students’ learning options for the rest of the school year. You will still have the option to keep your children at home in distance learning, or you may tell us you’d like them to return to campus when schools reopen.
We wanted you to have ample time to review it, which is why you received it before February break. Please answer the survey with as much certainty as possible, and if you have questions, we can help you the week of Feb. 22. Information is available on https://www.mvwsd.org/academicsduringcovid
Have a wonderful week! Stay safe and healthy.
Sincerely,
Arline Siam
Upcoming Events
February
*25: Supt. School Coffee with Huff Elementary School 9:30am - 10:30am Register here
March
*8: DELAC - 5:30 - 7:30pm Click here
*12: Principal’s Coffee - 5pm
*15: Teacher Service Day -NO SCHOOL-
*17: PTA General Meeting -7pm
*31: SSC -3:15pm
*31: ELAC- 5:30pm
April
*2: Principal’s Coffee - 5pm
*10-16: Spring Recess -NO SCHOOL-
*19: DELAC - 5:30 - 7:30pm click here
*27: ELAC- 5:30pm
*28: SSC -3:15pm
May
*7: Principal’s Coffee - 5pm
*19: PTA General Meeting -7pm
*26: SSC -3:15pm
*26: ELAC- 5:30pm
* 28: End of Trimester - Minimum Day-
*31: Memorial Day -No School-
June
*4: Last day of school -Minimum Day-
Chromebooks that are not working
Please take your Chromebooks to the Technology department to the District office. Instead of going in the front door of the district office, go around the back and their door is open. They are working from 8:30am-3:30pm.
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:
Learning Options Survey
The Learning Options survey gathers family preferences for student learning options if the district returns to in-person instruction. MVWSD’s reopening target date is two weeks after Santa Clara county enters the Red Tier in California’s color-coded COVID-19 tracking system.
The learning options for students are blended in-person/distance learning (Option B) and 100% distance learning (Option C). Parents should choose the option that works best for their family. Please complete this survey no later than Feb. 28th. If you haven’t completed it, please look for an email reminder with your survey link sent on Feb. 22.
Please note:
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Only one parent or guardian can submit this survey
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If you do not complete this survey for your child by the deadline, he/she will be assigned to distance learning.
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FAQ's can be found at mvw.sd/W8kbU
Please let us know if we can help you.
Open House Cancelled
Due to COVID-19, our schools will not be holding Open House events this spring, as we traditionally do in April. This year is different since our students’ work has been done at home, and gathering in groups at school is not permitted. We certainly will miss seeing all of the amazing work from our students and teachers, and look forward to a time we can gather to celebrate students’ work.
Black History Month
Even before children can talk, they are learning about the world and about race through the words and actions of others. Parents, teachers, and caregivers have the unique opportunity to frame their child's first attempts to understand and talk about race. Talking about race matters because (1) everyone has a racialized identity, (2) racialized identity significantly impacts a person's life, and (3) race is a defining social construct in America.
This Black History Month, use the Better Together infographic to begin racially-focused conversations with children acknowledging that conversations about race will look different for each family and classroom and there is no single way to talk to children about race. Have honest conversations with your students about the history of privilege and oppression as it relates to Black History and, where appropriate, connect this to local community and larger global issues.
Together, we can explore Black History. Together, we can become anti-racist.
For a closer look at the graphics, click on the attached flyers or visit https://www.mvwsd.org/bettertogetherMVWSD
Parent University: The Special Education Team - Who We Are and How We Support Our Schools and Students
Join us on Wednesday, February 24th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. for our next Parent University event: The Special Education Team - Who We Are and How We Support Our Schools and Students.
Arianna Mayes (Director) and Acantha Ellard (Coordinator) of MVWSD's Special Education Department will facilitate a panel discussion with Special Educators and professionals who support MVWSD schools and students. The discussion will include who and what the team does and how students are supported both in-person and during distance learning. Additionally, you can submit your own questions beforehand via this Google Form.
Zoom link: Register in advance for this meeting: http://mvw.sd/4JMka
Spanish interpretation will be provided.
**Please also take a look recordings and materials from our previous Parent University sessions at www.mvwsd.org/parentu
MVEF Virtual Gala is March 6, 2021
Attend and support science, technology, art and music in our schools from your home. Please join us for a lively evening of trivia and fun in support of our schools. You can attend only for trivia OR enjoy the addition of appetizers and drinks (wine and cocktails) delivered to your home. Check it all out on the MVEF website! mvef.org/virtualgala
In addition the MVEF Virtual Gala is featuring a Raffle. You don't need to be present to win.
Ticket Prices 1 ticket: $5, 5 tickets: $20, 20 tickets: $60 To buy tickets please send email: [email protected]
Raffle Prizes include:
Oculus Quest 2:
Oculus Quest 2 is the most advanced all-in-one VR system yet. No PC or console needed. Explore an expansive library of awe-inspiring games and immersive experiences with unparalleled freedom. Retail Value $399
CSMA Gift Certificate for classes:
$200 gift certificate for art and preschool classes. Expires December 2021.
Mike’s Bikes:
$200 gift certificate towards your purchase at Mike’s Bikes.
1 year subscription Adobe Creative Cloud:
Adobe Creative Cloud gives you the world’s best creative apps and services so you can make anything you can imagine. Get all 20+ creative desktop and mobile apps including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and Acrobat. Retail Value $600
Mentor Tutor Connection Volunteer Information Session - Thursday, February 25th
You can change the life of a student! Come learn about volunteer opportunities to Mentor high school students and Tutor students in grades K-8 in our Mountain View and Los Altos schools.
Becoming a Mentor or Tutor will add joy to your life and help a student in our local community to a brighter future!
There is no obligation to sign up as a volunteer. You're welcome to just come and learn more about what we do.
Please note: Our programs are currently remote and will remain so until students are back in school and the school district permits volunteers in the classroom.
All volunteers must be high school graduates.
Date: Thursday, February 25th
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom (URL provided upon registration)
Register: REGISTER ONLINE
Questions: [email protected]
Information: MentorTutorConnection.org
InPlay’s summer program search guide
Looking for summer fun and out-of-school opportunities? MVWSD partners with nonprofit InPlay to help you find the perfect fit for your child and for your family. Hundreds of programs, including FREE and reduced cost and those that serve students with special needs or English learners, are nearby and can be found through this free searchable site. Check it out at mv.inplay.org.
Parenting Program: Developing Social Skills in Children While Social Distancing
The MV Public Library will be hosting a free parenting workshop on Wednesday, March 10 from 7-8pm. Join Susan Stone of Parents Place to learn about developing social skills in PreK and elementary school students while social distancing. Register in advance at: https://mountainview.libcal.com/
K-8 Virtual Career Fair with SCCOE
The SCCOE K-8 Virtual Career Fair is being held Thursday, March 11 from 1-3p.m. The event theme is Connecting Passions to Careers and will feature guest speakers from various fields and industries, who will encourage students to follow their passions and dream big. The career fair is a part of the Silicon Valley Reads community engagement initiative. More information and registration is at: http://bit.ly/careerfair2021reg
PTA News:
PLEASE LOG YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS: Our PTA Historian tallies total volunteer hours each school year to help demonstrate what an important role parents play in our public schools. Please submit any volunteer hours you give on this short, simple online form. Thank you!
CAN YOU HELP HUFF PTA FOR NEXT YEAR? It's that time again! The PTA Nominating Committee is seeking parents to serve on our executive board for next school year. We need fresh perspectives and new energy to keep us going! No matter your personality, skill set or interest, there's a job to suit most anyone.
Can you step up to serve? Contact anyone on this year's executive board, our nominating committee (below), or fill out this form to indicate your interest and someone will get back to you. Thank you! From the PTA Nominating Committee: Derek Person, Martha Crosby and Jennifer Chou
In Need of Sock Snowmen, Talent Showcase, Class Party Photos, and More for the Yearbook!
We are depending on parents and teachers more than ever this year to provide photos for the yearbook. Please upload photos from the following events (or any class- or grade-wide events) to the Google Drive folder below:
Upload photos here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1sHtAxYqeSUzQDhg2T4hWvOgS--31elW3
Valentine’s Day class parties are a great time to take photos, too. If you have any photos from class parties (Halloween, December holiday, etc.) please put them in your room folder here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yR2H2LAdHz1K1LbaNKQUBg7SMTRwIcTt
Nominating Committee: Huff PTA's work depends on parents like you! We're still seeking a couple more fresh faces to serve on the executive board for next school year. Serving on the PTA Board is a great way to get involved, meet new friends and make a difference at Huff! Open positions include Parliamentarian, Historian, Financial Secretary and Auditor. For more info or questions, contact anyone on this year's board or any of the members of our nominating committee: Derek Person, Martha Crosby, and Jennifer Chou
Help Us Brainstorm Alternatives to HAWKFEST
In past years Hawkfest was one of the most fun events at Huff: an end-of-school-year carnival with games, crafts, food, music, climbing walls and bouncy houses, and overall just a great party! Sponsored by Huff PTA, it was a community-wide event that everyone could enjoy. Of course, we are still unable to plan such an event in spring 2021, but Huff PTA wants to do SOMETHING as an alternative later in the spring. What will that be? We don't know! Maybe a shared online experience, maybe something we can all do in unison throughout the community, maybe some kind of experiences unique at each grade level.
Can you help us brainstorm? We need ideas and suggestions to help us come up with an event or activity to celebrate and commemorate getting through this unprecedented year. All ideas are welcome, and we'll have a budget to help execute our final plans.
Click here to fill out a short form to submit any ideas or suggestions, no matter how big or small, before March 1. Help us come up with a Hawkfest alternative to remember. Thank you!
Attachments:
FREE PHONE SERVICE ENG SPA CHI
CHAC_FRCs_Distribution_flyer_English
CHAC Parent Flyer
February Equity Calendar 2021ENG
InPlay-ElementaryFlyer_2021_Eng_Mountainview
20210310 Developing Social Skills flyer
CareerFairFlyer_2021