Principal’s Message:
Dear Imai Families,
Last week we had the opportunity to showcase our school at the Board meeting and our students did a fantastic job doing the Pledge of Allegiance and an international welcome.
September is attendance awareness month
Attendance Awareness Month takes place to spread awareness regarding why maintaining attendance in school and college is essential for academic success.School attendance is essential to academic success, but too often students, parents, and schools don’t realize how quickly absences, excused or unexcused, can add up to academic trouble. Chronic absence— missing just 18 days per school year— can lead to third graders being unable to master reading, sixth graders failing courses, and ninth-graders dropping out of high school.
Hispanic History Month Assemblies: 9/26 we need volunteers to help us run stations from 8AM-11:55AM. Stations are all prepared and ready to go. If interested please email Mrs. Siam.
We are excited to announce that we will be having our Parent U: Managing Your Child’s Emotion series back. It is new and improved and we hope we have many parents come join us. The first session is on September 26 at 5:30-7:30 PM. (childcare and dinner will be provided) RSVP
Have a wonderful rest of the week!
Arline Siam
Principal
Upcoming Events
September
26- SSC at 3:30pm
26-Parent U: Managing Your Child's Emotions at 5:30 pm
27- Principal’s Coffee at 8:30 am
October
9- Bookmobile at 2:30pm
10- Teacher service day (No School)
11- Recess Day (No School)
18- Principal’s Coffee at 8:30 am
21- Picture retake
21-25- Conference Week (Minimum day all week)
25- Trunk or treat 5pm-7pm
30- Bookmobile at 2:30pm
31- Halloween Parade at 8:10 am
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:
Share your ideas about social-emotional learning (SEL) for our students
Parents and staff members, please take a moment to complete a quick survey about social emotional learning by Sept. 30. Your thoughts will provide valuable insights into students' emotional well-being and development. Your feedback will help MVWSD and the SEL Curriculum Committee as they work to select curriculum and activities for students to better support students' social and emotional needs. Additionally, your ideas will be included in plans for how school counselors can support students. Click here for the SEL stakeholder survey .
Join us on our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) journey
We are seeking applicants to join the MVWSD 2024-2025 SEL Curriculum Adoption Committee, where our focus will be Social Emotional Learning curriculum adoption. If you are interested in being a part of this moment in our SEL journey, please complete this application by September 27, 2024. Even if you might be unsure about participation, we encourage you to apply. By applying to the committee you will learn more about the commitment that will be asked of participants.
The SEL Curriculum Adoption Committee is seeking participants from all members of our District community, however it must be primarily composed of MVWSD teachers. We will meet up to 11 times this school year between October and April, including 3 Saturdays. The objective of this committee is to examine stakeholder input, SEL curriculum options, engage in a curriculum pilot, and make recommendation(s) to the Board of Trustees for adoption. Applying neither commits you, nor guarantees a seat on the committee. Following your application, you will be provided with next steps. Apply here: http://mvw.sd/SELCommittee
MVWSD Seeks Parents & Staff Members for Health & Wellness Committee
The Health & Wellness Committee is looking for parents and staff members for the 2024-25 school year! This committee aligns District efforts to support student wellness through health education, physical education and activity, health services, nutrition services, psychological and counseling services, and through promoting a safe and healthy school environment.
The Health and Wellness Committee will meet three times during the school year on Zoom, with the first meeting tentatively scheduled for November.
If you have experience, knowledge, or interest, please complete an application at: http://mvw.sd/health by October 11. If you have any questions, please contact Brian White, Health & Wellness Coordinator at [email protected].
Interested in volunteering with MVEF?
We're seeking volunteers for 2024-25 and beyond! MVEF, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, offers an opportunity to gain experience while connecting with local families who have similar interests and priorities.
Opportunities include:
- School Representative: Represent MVEF at your school site’s events and activities
- Event Planner: Help organize the Gala, Auction, and other events.
- Board Member: Serve on the MVEF Board.
- Special Skills: Have expertise in automation, data, law, design (visual, graphic, video, website) or more? We could use your help!
Please reach out to [email protected] to get involved.
MVEF is the local educational foundation that supports essential programs across MVWSD, with 80% of contributions from local families like you. Consider donating here.
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
YMCA Hiring for MVWSD Afterschool Program
The YMCA is looking for enthusiastic individuals to support the MVWSD Afterschool Program. If you're passionate about working with students and creating fun, engaging afterschool experiences, this is a great opportunity! Apply today and make a difference in our school community: ymcasv.org/jobs.
Fixit Clinic: Oct. 5
Join us at the upcoming Fixit Clinic! Fixit Clinics are made possible through a partnership between the City of Mountain View and the Santa Clara County Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission. This free community-based workshop is staffed by volunteer Fixit Coaches that will collaborate and help you learn how to repair your broken items.
Saturday, October 5
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Maker Nexus, 1330 Orleans Drive, Sunnyvale
Bring your electronic gadgets, appliances, computers, toys, sewing machines, bicycles, fabric items, and more for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. Register for the October 5th Fixit Clinic using this form.
City Searching for Volunteers to Serve Community
Recruitment is open for upcoming vacancies on several City boards and committees that weigh in on a wide range of matters. The openings are on the Board of Library Trustees, Environmental Planning, Human Relations, and Parks and Recreation Commissions, and Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory, Downtown, Performing Arts, Senior Advisory, and Visual Arts Committees, and Public Safety Advisory Board. Find more information and the application form at MountainView.gov/Advisors. The link to the application is in each council advisory body webpage. Questions can be directed to the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected] or 650-903-6304. The deadline to apply is Nov. 8 at 5 p.m.
Attachments:
IM_ParentU1
After School Hiring
MVLA Speaker Series 2024-25 Line-Up