January 30th, 2025
Dear Stingray Parents and Guardians,
It is with no small amount of wonderment that I write this farewell message to you all. It is still hard to believe that I will no longer be working . . . anywhere! In all seriousness, as hard as it is to leave this profession and this community, it is easier knowing that you are in good hands with the dedication and skills of Principal Pohlman and this amazing staff.
It has been an honor to work with you to provide an excellent education for your child. Seeing the will and determination of so many parents to collaborate with educators to enhance the learning of every child at Stevenson is heartwarming. I am inspired by your dedication to volunteerism, to improving the lives of all children, and to building community. My sincerest wish is that staff continue to be supported by this incredible school community. Their expertise as educators serves your children well and deserves your unswerving support.
Whatever my life brings next, I will remain steadfast in my dedication to helping others and I hope that each of you in your own way you will do the same! I leave you with these convictions that guide all my actions,
Stand up for what is right, even if you stand alone.
Suzy Kassem
A life of courage in the defense of and service to others is a life well-lived.
Principal Lambert
Please give your children a hug from me. I will miss them!
Principal Lambert
IMPORTANT DATES
2024-2025 MVWSD School Calendar
2025-2026 MVWSD School Calendar
Thursday, January 30th
-Board of Trustees Meeting @ 6pm - Zoom link
Friday, January 31st
-Reception for Ms. Lambert in MUR 2pm-4pm
Monday, February 3rd
-ELAC Meeting @ 6pm - Zoom
Thursday, February 6th
-Arts Focus Day 2 Session 2
Tuesday, February 11th
-PACT Foundation Meeting @ 5:30pm
Thursday, February 13th
-Arts Focus Day 3 Session 2
-Board of Trustees Meeting @ 6pm - Zoom link
Friday, February 14th
-End of Trimester - Minimum day for students
Monday, February 17th - Friday, February 21st
-No School - Winter Break
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
2024-2025 Stevenson Bell Schedule
January 2025 Lunch Menu
School Year Calendar - plan your 24-25 vacation using the school vacation times!
Open Enrollment for 2025-26 ends February 7
The Mountain View Whisman School District’s open enrollment ends February 7.
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.
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. 30. Closed session will begin at 4:30 p.m., and open/public session begins at 6 p.m.
Some of the topics include:
For meeting details and agenda, please click here: https://www.mvwsd.org/trustees.
LCAP survey opening on January 27
The District is updating the LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan). Your responses to the survey will guide the update of our District plan for the 2025-26 school year.
Parents, please click on your unique survey link that will be sent to your email address on Jan. 27. Your survey link is unique to your household and only one parent/guardian can complete it.
Your responses are confidential. Students in grades 4-8 will also be taking the LCAP survey. More information found here: mvwsd.org/LCAP
Open Enrollment for 2025-26 ends February 7
The Mountain View Whisman School District’s open enrollment ends February 7.
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.
If you missed the virtual elementary school info nights last week for neighborhood and choice schools, recordings and presentations are available on the school websites. Click on the links to each school's page below: Bubb, Castro, Imai, Landels, Mistral, Monta Loma, Stevenson, Theuerkauf, Vargas
There's help if you need it! In person registration help nights: (Sign up here to attend any of the help sessions: http://mvw.sd/help)
* Vargas Elementary (220 N. Whisman Rd) January 30, 2025 @ 5-7 p.m.
* Theuerkauf Elementary (1625 San Luis) February 5, 2025 @ 5-7 p.m.
MVWSD Preschool Program: Apply now for August
Explore our flexible, low-cost and convenient options for all families in our high-quality preschool program. Preschool offers affordable tuition and an 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. class, in addition to extended/full-day class until 3 p.m. and part-day (3 hour) classes.
Our preschool offers age-appropriate early math, language, literacy and science inquiry instruction, as well as social-emotional development. Children who will be 3- or 4-years old are eligible (Minimum age: 3 years old by December 1, 2025. Maximum age: 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025.)
Learn more at these parent meetings:
January 29 @ 4:00 pm (English) Zoom link: http://mvw.sd/PK129
February 6 @ 4:00 pm (Spanish) Zoom link: http://mvw.sd/PK26
Preschool is currently located near Castro/Mistral Elementary Schools (1850 Latham St.) and Theuerkauf Elementary (1625 San Luis Ave.)
For more info go to www.mvwsd.org/preschool or call 650-526-3560.
MVEF - SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR SPRING GALA ON SAT., APRIL 26TH, FROM 6-10 pm!
Join Us to Celebrate 40 Years of MVEF! 
Four decades of empowering students and strengthening our community - let's celebrate together! Save the date for an evening of fun, entertainment, inspiration and connection.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for ticket info and more event details. It’s a great chance to unwind, connect with friends and other community members to support our students. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 06:00-10:00 pm | Los Altos Community Center
MVEF IS SEEKING NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES!
Do you care deeply about public education and want to make a meaningful impact in our community? Or do you know someone who would be a great fit for MVEF?
We are actively recruiting Board Members and School Representatives to join our team!
Interested or have a recommendation?
Together, we can strengthen our schools and community! 
PACT FOUNDATION UPDATES
PACT Pals Spring Session - Registration Open!
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
-
Stevenson parent Mandy Chen will teach Beginner Mandarin Chinese
-
New robotics vendor for grades 3-5: CodeREV will teach Rev Robotics
-
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]
Arts Focus Session 2 Kicks Off This Thursday 1/30!
We hope many of you had the chance to visit the art show at City Hall. January 26 is the final day to view all the incredible artwork from session 1.
Arts Focus session 2 kicks off this Thursday 1/30. Please dress your child/ren in clothes that are okay to get dirty.
-
Volunteering: Arts Focus is open to anyone interested in volunteering for a two-hour shift. If you missed the chance to pitch in during session 1, this is a great opportunity to jump in and see what it's all about. And if you’ve volunteered before and just want to come back, we’d love to have you - you’re the heart of it! Here is a closer look at all the Arts Focus classes. Volunteer sign up sheet Your weekly assignment might vary each week. Please check the post near the office on Thursday morning to verify. If you are not able to make your shift, please let Aditi or AF chairs know as soon as possible. Thank you!
-
Arts Focus materials donations: We’re collecting materials for Arts Focus classes. If you have any of these things kicking around your house and you don’t need them anymore, we’re collecting donations in the school office for items like oatmeal canisters & small plastic items (for example: bottlecaps, bread bag closure tabs, small recyclable items, small toys. Basically anything small-ish for collages). Check the list here: Material Donation
Let’s make this Arts Focus session an incredible experience! Please reach out to us if you have any questions regarding volunteering: Rimma ([email protected]), Devangi ([email protected]) or Aditi ([email protected])
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
MVLA Speaker Series: Accountable with Dashka Slater
Join the next MVLA Speaker Series presentation, “Accountable: The True Story of a Local Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives it Changed,” with Dashka Slater on Tuesday, February 4 at 7PM at the Mountain View High School Theater. Join the author for a discussion of the propulsive and thought-provoking true story about the revelation of a racist social media account that changes everything for a group of high school students and begs the question: What does it mean to be held accountable for harm that takes place behind a screen? Register for this free event here.
Silicon Valley Reads 2025 Program
Silicon Valley Reads is a community engagement program that features books and an annual theme to bring people together by providing more than 150 free, public events each year in February and March. The 2025 theme is "Empowering Humanity: Technology for a Better World." We will learn from those on the forefront of the AI movement, explore ways in which technology impacts our daily lives and future, address questions related to ethics, and discuss how we can create a positive impact using the tools that are rapidly becoming accessible to each of us. For the featured books for adults and children and 2025 calendar of events, visit https://www.siliconvalleyreads.org/.
SCCOE Tobacco Use Prevention Education
Join the SCCOE Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) program for a bilingual event on the harmful effects of vaping and cannabis on adolescent health. This session will provide you with essential knowledge and resources to guide and support your children in making informed decisions. Learn strategies for starting conversations about these issues and connect with other parents dedicated to fostering a healthier environment for our youth. Sessions will be held at 5:30pm on February 6, April 2, and April 9. See flyer for more details or contact Alison Medeiros at [email protected].
FLYERS
Parent Ed Night