09.23.21
Dear Stingray Parents and Guardians,
Our school and district continue to focus on the health and safety of our students, staff, and school community. This week, parents received an important email from our district regarding on-site COVID testing and a new process for parents to upload COVID documents into PowerSchool.
Here are some of the highlights from the email:
*The supply of test kits and personnel is increasing. As a result, we anticipate that we can start full-scale testing on campuses by mid-October.
*Click here for a video showing what student testing will look like.
*Parents can now upload to PowerSchool the important COVID documents that will help expedite students’ return to school after a COVID exposure.
*Click here for a video that shows you how to upload documents.
Please check your inbox for the email from [email protected] for more details on COVID testing, how to upload your child’s COVID documents to PowerSchool and how to up the effectiveness of kids’ COVID masks.
I will also be hosting a principal’s coffee on Thursday, September 30th at 9am to provide an overview of on-site COVID testing at Stevenson. A recording or the meeting will also be provided for any parents that are unable to attend.
Sincerely,
Ryan Santiago
Principal, Stevenson Elementary
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
-New Stingray Staff to help students and Parents!
-Stevenson School Site Council Meeting
-Principal’s Coffee
-Grab and Go Meals (Thursdays)
-Reporting Absences and Tardies
New Stingray Staff
We are excited to introduce and provide more information about two or of our new Stingray staff members that are here to help our students and parents!
Ernesto Nassau - At-Risk Intervention Supervisor
Mr. Nassau has a wealth of knowledge and experience, working at our District for over 10 years, both at elementary and middle schools. He has been responsible for assisting students and families in a variety of areas by serving as a resource regarding community agencies, parent engagement, parent education, and other activities that are linked to strong, positive student outcomes. As an At-Risk Intervention Supervisor at Stevenson, Mr. Nassau will focus primarily on providing support in the areas of student attendance, engagement, and behaviors, and be a guide in academic and non-academic activities. You can reach Mr. Nassau at [email protected].
Mayra Garcia-Mendoza - School and Community Engagement Facilitator
Mayra Garcia-Mendoza has experience in Social Services and Community Development. Mayra’s personal experiences have fostered a strong sense of empathy, curiosity and resiliency. While acquiring her undergrad degree from UC Riverside and prior to working with our district, Mayra ran a volunteer group to feed the homeless and to provide a safe place for the undocumented population seeking legal advice. As our School and Community Engagement Facilitator, Mayra will leverage her experience in social justice education and community development by helping our community reach all the resources available, regardless of their socioeconomic status. You can contact Mayra at [email protected]
Stevenson School Site Council Meeting
Our next School Site Council meeting is today, Thursday, September 23th at 4pm. During this meeting, we will continue to review and discuss Stevenson’s Single Plan for Student Achievement. SCC are public meetings. If you would like to attend, please register and join using this zoom link.
Stevenson’s Principal’s Coffee
Thursday, September 30th at 9am, Principal Santiago will hold a principal’s coffee to provide information on COVID testing on-site at Stevenson and other school related topics. This is also a great opportunity for families to ask other school related questions as well. Please use this link to register and attend.
Grab and Go Meals - Thursdays (Minimum Days)
Our school cafeteria provides grab and go meals for students after school on Thursdays. The meals for Grab and Go are only for Stevenson Elementary students. We are unable to provide meals to children that do not attend Stevenson. If you would like a meal for your other children that do not attend Stevenson, Castro Elementary is our district’s location to provide meals to children in our community.
Reporting Absences (Repeat)
Please call the office at (650) 903-6950 or email Renae Rhodes at [email protected] to report an absence or late arrival. Provide the following information: date of absence, student’s name, grade and room number, reason for absence, name and relationship of the person reporting the absence.
PACT FOUNDATION UPDATES
Parent Ed Continues This Week (Session 3 of 3)
Parent Education continues this week! We are looking forward to hosting all our new families in our last session (3 of the 3) this Friday 9/24 or Saturday 9/25 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. See you then!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/99896835718?pwd=YmR5Y05MdXRtb01UYjd1dytuVW01dz09
Meeting ID: 998 9683 5718
Passcode: 578803
PACT Pals is back!
We are excited to bring back in-person PACT Pals! PACT Pals connects with outside vendors to organize after school enrichment programs. See available classes at pactpals.org. There are scholarships available, please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
PACT Pals helps organize outside vendors. The vendors are independent after school programs not affiliated with Stevenson Elementary school. Vendors are solely responsible for the children during class time, not Stevenson Elementary school or the PACT Foundation.
This session is 10 weeks long. On Sept 27 morning, registration links will appear on pactpals.org.
Registration period: Sept 27 - Oct 3
Class period: Oct 13 - Dec 17
Math classes are virtual. Math classes have already started; their prices are pro-rated. You can register now at pactpals.org.
(Repeat) School-wide Committee Request FAQ
Action needed: Please fill out the Committee Request form if you haven't yet. We are getting close to filling all our school-wide committee leads and members. But please, if you haven't yet, sign up for a committee through the form (link). If you’ve already filled out the committee request form, thank you!
CALENDAR
2021-2022 MVWSD School Calendar
Thursday, September 23rd
-Stevenson School Site Council Meeting at 4pm
-MVWSD Board of Trustees Meeting at 6pm
Friday, September 24th
-Parent Ed Session from 9am-noon
-Community Check-In with Superintendent Dr. Rudolph at 3:30pm
Saturday, September 25th
-Parent Ed Session from 9am-noon
Thursday, September 30th
-Principal’s Coffee
Monday, October 11th
-No School - Recess Day
Tuesday, October 12th
-No School - Staff Development Day
MVWSD NEWS
Board meeting Preview: Sept. 23
The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. Some of the meeting’s topics include updates on:
Agenda and meeting details are: http://mvw.sd/WYjXv. The meeting is also streamed on www.youtube.com/mvwsd
Superintendent's Community Check In on Friday
Please join us for our Community Check-In with Dr. Ayindé Rudolph on Friday, Sept. 24 at 3:30 p.m. Bring your questions. Click here to register: http://mvw.sd/ZCfdY. To plan ahead, please see this webpage for upcoming meeting dates: https://www.mvwsd.org/about/communications/news___events/connecting_with_the_community
Board approved air quality protocols
The Board recently approved the MVWSD Air Quality Index Plan. On bad air days, decisions about actions, activities cancellations or school closure will be made based on AirNow measurements and the MVWSD Air Quality Index Chart. To view the MVWSD AQI chart and the live AirNow measurement, please see https://www.mvwsd.org/parents/virtual_wellness_center/air_quality
More than a meal: Reasons to Apply for Free-or-Reduced School Meals
Did you know that filling out a free-or-reduced price school meal application each year can benefit not only your family but also your children’s schools? Before Sept. 30, please fill out your back-to-school 2021 application by visiting: https://secure.ezmealapp.com. Only one application per household is needed.
Your donations to MVEF support CSMA Art and Music!
Did you know that your donations to MVEF support CSMA art and music for your student? The CSMA programs for TK-4th began September 13th! Fifth grade art and music started August 31st! MVEF thanks the talented teaching artists and musicians who guide all MVWSD students to reach their potential with patient instruction and support. Please donate to support all MVWSD students at mvef.org/donate
Returning District Hotspots
Families, if you still have a district-issued internet hotspot from last year that you are no longer using, please return them to your school’s office. Thank you.
MV Public Library: In Conversation with Joanna Ho
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The Mountain View Public Library presents “In Conversation with Joanna Ho” on Wednesday, Sep. 29 from 7-7:45 p.m. on Zoom. Joanna Ho, bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, is a writer and educator with a passion for anti-bias and equity work. Come with your questions about kids, self-acceptance and anti-racism. Registration required: mountainview.gov/librarycalendar.
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