Principal’s Message:
Dear Imai Families,
Join me in congratulating the following students for participating in our 2023 Spelling Bee. Congratulations to all of our great spellers!
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3rd Grade
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4th Grade
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5to Grade
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Owen
Eleanor
Andrew
Yitong
Jenya
Yashvi
Kaleb
Mergen
Hannah
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Nayan
Chris
Leo
Max
Delaney
Zoey
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Scarlett
Aarav
Kate
Oliver
Luke
Olivia
Ming-Yang
Kaitlyn (first place winner)
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Volunteers needed: Lunar New Year Assembly (01/31 time TBD)
We are in need of parents to come talk to our students about Lunar New Year. If interested it, please email Mrs. Siam at [email protected]
Upcoming Events:
- PTA General Meeting 01/18 7:00PM (register here)
- Principal’s Coffee (in-person in MUR-check in the office before joining us in the MUR) 01/20 at 8 AM
Join me for donuts and coffee.
For parents of 5th-graders: Middle School Information Night on Jan. 23
If you will have a 6th-grader next year, please check your inbox for the link to the Incoming 6th Grade Information Night on January 23. This is an opportunity for you and your student to learn about middle school life. You will hear from middle school principals, information about courses, tips on how to be successful at middle school and ask any questions you may have.
MVWSD enrollment for next fall for returning students will open soon.
For CURRENTLY enrolled students in transitional kindergarten-7th grade: Starting Jan. 24, parents can log on to the PowerSchool Parent Portal to enroll their children for next year. Look for an email in your inbox on Jan. 24. If you have difficulty signing in to PowerSchool, please contact your school office. For more information, call 650-526-3500 or go to https://www.mvwsd.org/register.
Have a wonderful rest of the week.
Arline Siam
Principal
Upcoming Events
January
19- SSC at 3:30pm
20- Principal’s Coffee at 8:00 am (In-Person)
February
7- ELAC at 5:30pm
10- Principal’s Coffee at 8:30 am
13-16- Walden West Camp (5th Grade)
16- SSC at 3:30pm
17- End of Trimester (Minimum Day)
20-24- 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:
Cafecito con el Superintendente
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 6 pm
This is an informal meeting for Spanish-speaking parents. Translation will be provided. Please register in advance for this meeting by clicking here: http://mvw.sd/C111
For parents of 5th-graders: Middle School Information Night on Jan. 23
If you will have a 6th-grader next year, please check your inbox for the link to the Incoming 6th Grade Information Night on January 23. This is an opportunity for you and your student to learn about middle school life. You will hear from middle school principals, information about courses, tips on how to be successful at middle school and ask any questions you may have.
Returning students: Enrollment in MVWSD for next year
MVWSD enrollment for next fall for returning students will open soon.
For CURRENTLY enrolled students in transitional kindergarten-7th grade: Starting Jan. 24, parents can log on to the PowerSchool Parent Portal to enroll their children for next year. Look for an email in your inbox on Jan. 24. If you have difficulty signing in to PowerSchool, please contact your school office. For more information, call 650-526-3500 or go to https://www.mvwsd.org/register.
For parents of new students and incoming kinders: There are important new student registration meetings coming up.
MVWSD choice schools: There are in-person school exploration events: Wednesday, January 18 from 1:30 - 4 pm at Theuerkauf for parents of Theuerkauf Transitional Kinders, Preschool and for the public. Wednesday, January 25 from 2- 4 pm at Castro Elementary for parents of Latham Preschool and for the public.
Is your student too young for kindergarten?
Click here to learn about the right program for your young learner: https://www.mvwsd.org/kinderready
➤ The information meeting for transitional kindergarten is January 19 at 6:30 p.m. at this Zoom link: http://mvw.sd/TK119
➤ The preschool informational meeting is January 19 at 3:30 pm (English) at this Zoom link: http://mvw.sd/PK119 and February 1 at 3:30 pm (Spanish) at this Zoom link: http://mvw.sd/PK21.
Student registration starts soon!
Open enrollment for all students (including returning students) for the fall starts on Jan. 24. Click on https://www.mvwsd.org/register for all of the details.
Parent University: Living Our New “Normal”: Tips for Families on How to Thrive Post-Pandemic
Date and Time: Feb. 7, 2023 5:30pm Registration Link: https://mvw.sd/pu020723
The last three years have been difficult on parents and children. How do we keep going and continue to show up to support our families?
Together, we will be able to:
- Identify what the “New Normal” means to us.
- Learn tips and strategies to manage stress and navigate our “New Normal”
- Commit to take one action to address a personal goal
MVEF survey request
MVEF is a community-driven 501(c)3 organization that raises funds for specific programs across the Mountain View Whisman School District. Because families like yours drive the majority of our annual donations, we'd like your feedback on the programs that we fund. Click here to take the survey.
Mentor Tutor Connection Volunteer Info Session
Come learn about volunteering as a Mentor or Tutor! Help a local student to a brighter future. VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SESSION - January 19, 12:00-1:00 pm, El Camino YMCA, 2400 Grant Road, Mountain View. To register go to www.mentortutorconnection.org/events - or email [email protected].
Health and Wellness Parenting Tip: Belly Breathing
Our mood is influenced by physical sensations in our body. When we feel stressed, we tend to take quick and shallow breaths. By taking slow and deep breaths, we can signal our body to relax.
Watch this video to learn more about how belly breathing can help your child (or you) feel more relaxed.
To belly breathe:
- Choose a comfortable position, such as sitting on a chair or laying on your back.
- Place one hand on your belly.
- Take a deep breath in through your nose while you count to four. As you breathe in, your belly should rise.
- Hold your breath while you count to five.
- Breathe out through your mouth while you count to six. As you breathe out, your belly should flatten.
You may need to repeat these steps for 5-10 minutes before you start to feel relaxed. By practicing these steps, you can learn to relax after stressful situations.
MV Public Library: Positive Approaches to Managing Challenging Behaviors in Kids
Looking for ways to manage challenging behaviors in your child or teen? Jessika Hurts, Psy.D., Clinical Instructor, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine will offer expert practical advice and answer your questions at this free virtual Mountain View Public Library event on Thursday, February 2 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Register in advance here.
The View Teen Center: January Events
The View Teen Center is a free facility in Mountain View (263 Escuela Ave) for all Mountain View and Los Altos 6th - 12th grade students. The center is open Monday through Friday: 3:30 - 7 p.m. and Saturday: 1 - 6 p.m, and features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, outdoor area, and much more! January Teen Center events include art classes, cooking classes, and an iPhone Photography workshop. See attached flyer for details about upcoming events and programs or visit their webpage for more information.
Attachments:
MVLA Speaker Series 2022 - 2023
2023 PC - MVWSD Parent U New Normal
MTC-flyer
Parenting managing challenging behaviors flyer
Teen center January