Principal’s Message:
Dear Imai Parents,
I can’t believe we only have a week left of school. There is still lots going on so let’s try to finish off strong. Don’t forget that Friday is a minimum day as it’s the end of the trimester.
Summer is just around the corner, which means lots of outdoor play, family time, and daily academic practice! We know from brain research and our own lived experiences that skills that are not practiced, or periodically reviewed, can be forgotten. Students have worked so hard this year to learn and grow. We want to make sure they maintain these skills over the summer! We know that convincing students to do daily academic practice may be tricky, so we’re helping with an optional Summer Learning Menu. Our Imai Summer Reading Challenge will be coming out next week so be on the lookout for it. Earn some Imai swag for reading this summer.
Please read: Most of our continuing students will hang on to their Chromebooks over the summer. However, students in 2nd and 4th grade need to turn in their Chromebooks to their classroom teacher for collection, unless they are doing summer school. Summer school students in 2nd and 4th will turn in their CBs after summer school ends.
Turning in this Year’s Volunteer Badges; and How to Apply to be a Regular Volunteer Next Year
Parents, we are so grateful for your volunteering this year! It has been a great year, and we are looking forward to next year already. But first …
- Please turn in your volunteer badges to the front office between now and the end of the school year. This year’s badge will not work for next year.
For all of the details and documentation requirements to get yourself set up as a frequent volunteer for the 2024-25 school year, please see mvwsd.org/volunteers. MVWSD will begin accepting volunteer applications for 2024-25 on August 1. Please look for an email this summer with more details about training and applying to volunteer next year. Thank you!
Have a wonderful rest of the week!
Arline Siam
Principal
Upcoming Events
May
23- SSC at 3:30pm (In person)
24- End of 3rd trimester (Minimum Day)
27- Memorial Day (No School)
30- 5th grade promotion at 1pm
31-Last day of school (Minimum Day)
31- Report cards sent home
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:
View and comment on MVWSD’s Local Control Accountability Plan draft before May 24
The District is finalizing its draft of the LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan). This is the District’s three-year plan that corresponds with the District’s Strategic Plan 2027. These documents are the blueprints that guide all of the District’s work for the benefit of our students.
Through May 24, stakeholders are welcome to view the draft LCAP plan and provide input about the plans' goals, actions, and services here. You may read presentations and supporting materials at mvwsd.org/lcap and make comments. Stakeholders may also attend the public hearing during the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, May 30. Agenda and time are found at mvwsd.org/trustees.
Free Meals All Summer- Grab and Go
Free meals provided by MVWSD and Second Harvest Food Bank are available to everyone throughout the summer at these locations. No questions. No age limit. No IDs required.
- Rengstorff Park - June 6- July 26 from 11:30 AM-12:45 PM. (No Meals June 19 & July 4)
- Castro Elementary - June 6 - 28 from 11:30 AM -12:30 pm. (No meal pick on June 19). Meal pick up in front of Mistral Elementary School, 505 Escuela Ave
Turning in this Year’s Volunteer Badges; and How to Apply to be a Regular Volunteer Next Year
Parents, we are so grateful for your volunteering this year! It has been a great year, and we are looking forward to next year already. But first …
- Please turn in your volunteer badges to the front office between now and the end of the school year. This year’s badge will not work for next year.
For all of the details and documentation requirements to get yourself set up as a frequent volunteer for the 2024-25 school year, please see mvwsd.org/volunteers. MVWSD will begin accepting volunteer applications for 2024-25 on August 1. Please look for an email this summer with more details about training and applying to volunteer next year. Thank you
i-Ready Diagnostic 3 Assessments and Student Reports
Your child took the end of year i-Ready Math and Reading diagnostic assessments during the week of May 13th, 2024. Parents can access their children’s i-Ready Reading and Mathematics score via their Powerschool Parent Portal starting at 4 pm on May 31. Parents will have access to three reports for their child - For Families Report, Common Core State Standards Report (CCSS), and the Diagnostic Growth Report. Steps to access your child's i-Ready Reports on Powerschool are linked here. To learn more about how to read the reports, please click here. Please contact your child’s school office if you have any trouble accessing reports.
Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Month, which makes it a great time to remember that it’s okay to not be okay. Although all of us struggle sometimes, it can be difficult to know exactly what to say to others when we feel sad, angry, anxious, and other challenging emotions.
Phrases like I’m having a day / It’s been one of those days, I’m on the struggle bus, and I’m actually going through some stuff, are helpful ways to communicate when you’re not “fine”. These simple sayings can help others know you need support or perhaps simply some space.
Learn more at mhnational.org/may
Seeing those smiles at the CSMA Spring school concerts? Did you know that TK-5 music education in MVWSD is funded by MVEF?
In MVWSD, each grade level at each school site learns from specialized, dedicated teachers who are hired, trained, and mentored by the Community School of Art and Music (CSMA) in Mountain View. As they progress, every student learns about beat, melody, tone, pitch, expression, and the language and cultural context of music. In 4th and 5th grade, students learn how to read and play music on a recorder, and are able to try out different concert instruments. This common foundation ensures that every student is prepared to participate in excellent MVWSD performing arts programs when they come together in middle school. Thank you to MVEF donors for making this possible! To become an MVEF donor, visit here.
Medi-Cal Expansion
Medi-Cal helps you and your family stay healthy. Even if you’ve been denied for full Medi-Cal recently, you may be eligible now. Immigration status does not matter. Applying will not affect your immigration status. Learn more at Medi-Cal.dhcs.ca.gov.
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2024 SRP Kickoff Flyer