January 16th, 2025
Dear Stingray Parents and Guardians,
This Monday, January 20th, we honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. At Stevenson Elementary, we honor his enduring legacy of peaceful activism, justice, and equality by embodying these principles in our daily actions through our core values. Just as Dr. King built bridges between communities and advocated for understanding across differences, our commitment to Community and Respect creates an inclusive environment where every student feels welcomed and valued. Through these values, Dr. King's dream lives on in our school community, inspiring the next generation to build a better world.
The California Schools Dashboard that the state produces each year is available publicly now. This Dashboard shows the results on a variety of indicators (Math, ELA, English Learner progress, Absenteeism, Suspensions, and Science). Stevenson is doing very well, with the indicators for Academics and Absenteeism at the blue (highest) level. Please click here to explore the state website for more details.
Warm Regards,
Terri Lambert, Principal
Megan Pohlman, Interim Principal
IMPORTANT DATES
2024-2025 MVWSD School Calendar
2025-2025 MVWSD School Calendar
Thursday, January 16th
-Board of Trustees Meeting @ 6pm - Zoom Link
Monday, January 20th
-No School - MLK Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 21st
-Open Enrollment begins!
-School Site Council @ 5:30pm - Zoom Link
-Book Club @ 6:30pm in Library
Wednesday, January 22nd
-Arts Focus City Hall Reception @ 5:30pm
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
2024-2025 Stevenson Bell Schedule
January 2025 Lunch Menu
School Year Calendar - plan your 24-25 vacation using the school vacation times!
No School Monday, January 20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No school on Monday, January 20th. Enjoy the 3-day weekend :)
MVEF Survey 2024-25
Do your students benefit from programs like CSMA art & music, Living Classroom, environmental science field trips, or middle school clubs and sports? How important are smaller class sizes in middle school to you? How connected do you feel to our community?
Please complete the survey by January 21st to help us plan resources for the 2025-26 school year. The survey is available in both English and Spanish and can only be submitted once per recipient. Your feedback is essential in shaping our MVEF programs and priorities. Take just 5 minutes to complete the survey here and share your thoughts! Thank you for your valuable input!
MVEF Virtual "Meet & Greets"
Want to learn more about MVEF? Join our Board members and School Representatives to learn about MVEF’s role, how it differs from PTAs, Prop 28, and more. Bring your questions!
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 12:00-12:45 pm | Please register here.
Monday, January 27, 2025 | 07:00-07:45 pm | Please register here.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook
- Instagram - @stevenson__elementary
- Facebook - @StevensonElem
Reporting Absences
Please call the office at (650) 903-6950 or email Stevenson Attendance [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.
MVWSD News
The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Jan. 16. Closed session will begin at 4:30 p.m., and open/public session begins at 6 p.m.
Some of the topics include:
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Results of the California Dashboard
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i-Ready Diagnostic 2 Report
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Superintendent Search Firms Selection
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2023-24 Financial Audit Report and Measure T Audit Report
For meeting details and agenda, please click here: https://www.mvwsd.org/trustees.
Open Enrollment for 2025-26 starts January 21
The Mountain View Whisman School District will be opening student enrollment for next fall on January 21.
For CURRENT students in transitional kindergarten-7th grade: Parents will be asked by email to confirm enrollment from January 21 to February 7.
For families enrolling NEW students: Please check www.mvwsd.org/register for how to locate your neighborhood school, how to explore school options and the four steps to register during the enrollment period held January 21 to February 7.
Transitional Kindergarten Info Meeting: Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m.
Meeting link: http://mvw.sd/TK122. Click here to watch a video about TK and learn about our programs for young learners: mvwsd.org/kinderready
For Fifth-Grade Families: Middle School Info Night on January 22, 2025
Please join us at this fun and informative virtual event. It is an opportunity for you and your fifth-grader to learn about middle school life next year as sixth-graders. You will have the opportunity to hear from our principals, learn about classes, hear tips on how to be successful at middle school and ask any questions you may have. Students are encouraged to attend!
Crittenden at 5:30 p.m. Meeting link: http://mvw.sd/CR0122
Graham at 6:30 p.m. Meeting link: http://mvw.sd/GR022
MVWSD Student Film Festival
K-8 students are invited to participate in the upcoming District Film Festival! The theme is Spotlight on Solutions: explore a problem and highlight a thoughtful solution that inspires change or brings hope. Films should be created on WeVideo, a video editing platform in Clever. Your child may be doing an in-class project, but they are also welcome to complete one at home. Films are due March 7th, check out this flyer for more info!
MVEF SURVEY 2024-25 - DON’T FORGET TO TAKE OUR SURVEY UNTIL JANUARY 21ST!
Take just 5 minutes to complete the survey here and share your thoughts!
Do your students benefit from programs like CSMA Art & Music, Living Classroom, environmental science field trips, or middle school clubs and sports? How important are smaller class sizes in middle school to you? How connected do you feel to our community?
Please complete the survey by January 21st to help us plan resources for the 2025-26 school year. The survey is available in both English and Spanish and can only be submitted once per recipient. Thank you for your valuable input!
Your feedback is essential in shaping our MVEF programs and priorities!
SAVE THE DATE: VIRTUAL “MEET & GREETS” WITH MVEF
Want to learn more about MVEF? Join our Board members and School Representatives to learn about MVEF’s role, how it differs from PTAs, Prop 28, and more. Bring your questions!
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 12:00-12:45 pm | Please register here.
Monday, January 27, 2025 | 07:00-07:45 pm | Please register here.
MVEF IS SEEKING NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES
Are you passionate about public education, our local community and want to make an impact in our community? Or do you have any recommendations for board members from your community or the district community?
MVEF is actively recruiting new Board members or School Representatives! Learn more here or email [email protected] for any interest! If you recommend anyone, our recruiting committee will follow up with candidates directly.
PACT FOUNDATION UPDATES
Art Focus Exhibition at City Hall: January 17 - January 27
City Hall will be home to all the amazing creations made during the first session of Art Focus. Every student’s work will be showcased in this exciting exhibition, giving you a chance to appreciate their artistic talents. Don't miss it! The exhibit will be open to the public from January 17 to January 27, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM at City Hall.
We look forward to seeing you at the Art Show Reception on Wednesday, January 22, from 5:30–7:00 PM at City Hall. Be sure to check out all the wonderful artwork our students have created!
If you haven’t yet filled out the survey regarding the potential shift of the arts focus from Thursday to Friday, we kindly ask that you do so now. Your feedback is important!
What if we shifted Arts Focus to Fridays?
Register now: Blood Drive at Stevenson
Our second annual blood drive is taking place in the Stevenson MUR on Saturday, January 25th. Click here to register. Need some inspiration? Check out this article from last year's drive.
Questions about eligibility? Reach out to Katy Crain or click here.
PACT Pals Spring Session
We are happy to announce the Spring session. Classes are at pactpals.org. On 1/27 morning, registration links will appear at pactpals.org
Registration period: 1/27 - 2/2
Class period: 2/10 - 5/30
New
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Stevenson parent Mandy Chen will teach Beginner Mandarin Chinese
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New robotics vendor for grades 3-5: CodeREV will teach Rev Robotics
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If heavy rain, Soccer will be canceled. Parents will receive an email by 10 am. You can take a make-up class at any Futsal Kingz class.
Questions? Email [email protected]
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
City of MV Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate the rich traditions of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mountain View Community Center! This multicultural event will showcase traditional performances, hands-on crafts, engaging games, community booths, and a diverse array of delicious offerings from food trucks. Join us for a day of cultural celebration and connection with the community!
The View Teen Center: January
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. Drop-in hours are Monday - Friday, 3:15 - 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 1 - 6 p.m. (Adjusted hours: Jan. 24: 3:15-6 p.m.), and the center features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, and outdoor area. January events include an MLK Day of Service, a book club, cooking classes, crafts, and much more. For more information, click here.
FLYERS
Lunar New Year