March 13, 2025
Dear Stingray Parents and Guardians,
I hope this message finds you well. I'm writing to inform you about our upcoming school-wide behavior expectations reset scheduled for next week. As you may know, we conduct these resets multiple times throughout the school year to reinforce our core values and ensure a safe, respectful learning environment for all students.
What is a Behavior Expectations Reset?
A reset is an opportunity for us to revisit, review, and practice the expectations that help our school community thrive. Teachers and staff will take time next week to explicitly reteach and model appropriate behaviors in various school settings, including:
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Snack & Lunch Areas: Emphasizing cleanliness, respectful eating, and following adult directions
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Recess: Highlighting safe play, equipment use, inclusivity, and respecting boundaries
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Bathrooms: Reviewing proper bathroom etiquette and cleanliness
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Outdoor Hallways: Practicing appropriate hallway behavior and transitions
How You Can Help
Your support is invaluable in reinforcing these expectations. We welcome your partnership in several ways:
Discuss the expectations: Take a moment to review the attached behavior framework with your child
Use consistent language: Reinforce the same expectations when your child is at home
Ask questions: Encourage your child to explain what they learned during the reset
Model respect: When visiting or volunteering on campus, model the behaviors we expect from students
Provide feedback: Let us know if your child mentions specific areas where they need additional support
Below, you will see a copy of our expectations matrix. Printed copies are available in the front office.
In service,
Megan Pohlman, Interim Principal
IMPORTANT DATES
2024-2025 MVWSD School Calendar
2025-2026 MVWSD School Calendar
Thursday, March 13th
-Parent U Part 2 @ 5pm - Virtual
Friday, March 14th
-Spring Picture Day
-Galaxy / Outer Space-themed Stevenson Dance and Silent Auction in MUR @ 6pm
Tuesday, March 18th
-Principal’s Coffee @ 8:30am
Thursday, March 20th
-MV Public Library Bookmobile @ 12pm
-Board of Trustees Meeting @ 6pm - Zoom Link
Friday, March 21st
-No School - Teacher Service Day
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
2024-2025 Stevenson Bell Schedule
March 2025 Lunch Menu
School Year Calendar - plan your 24-25 vacation using the school vacation times!
Spring Picture Day - Friday, March 14th
School Name: Stevenson Elementary School
Picture Day Date(s): March 14, 2025
Picture Day ID: EVT34JZBT
Lost and Found Cleanout! - Friday, March 14th
Please take some time to look through the lost and found before it gets cleaned out this Friday, March 14th.
Outdoor Learning Meeting - Monday, March 17th
No School - Friday, March 21st
We will have a Teacher Service Day on Friday, March 21st so there will be no school! Enjoy the 3-day weekend! :)
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
Social Emotional Learning Curriculum: We Want Your Input!
As part of our shared commitment to ensuring the best for our students, we are inviting the MVWSD Community (teachers, staff, families) to review and provide feedback on the pilot curricula. Your perspective matters, and we’d love for you to join us at one of the following community review sessions:
SEL Curricula Review
Location: MVWSD District Office - Conference Room C
1400 Montecito Ave., Mountain View, CA 94043
March 13, 2025
Session 1: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Session 2: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
March 20, 2025
Session 3: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Session 4: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
These sessions are a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the SEL programs being considered, share your insights, and engage in the important work of shaping the future of our district’s approach to social-emotional learning. If you are unable to attend these sessions and are interested in reviewing the curricula, please email Karin Jinbo ([email protected]). For information, please see this webpage.
Better Together: March
March is Women's History Month at Mountain View Whisman School District! This special month celebrates the vital contributions, achievements, and influence of women throughout history and in contemporary society. This month, our #BetterTogetherMVWSD initiative highlights "Serving our community/Sirviendo a nuestra comunidad." Community service strengthens our connections, builds empathy, and creates meaningful change through collective action. Join us as we explore how we can work together on projects to make a positive impact in our community. For more information about Better Together, visit mvwsd.org/BetterTogetherMVWSD.
DON’T MISS OUT ON THE MVEF SPRING GALA - JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF CELEBRATION!
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 06:00-10:00 pm | Los Altos Community Center
This year, we are celebrating a big milestone - 40 years of MVEF - A Celebration of ERAS celebrating our legacy of Empowering Students from Gen X to Gen Alpha.
Over the past 40 years, MVEF has made a lasting impact and we are excited to celebrate this milestone while continuing to provide vital resources for our local schools and students.
This lively community building event includes dinner, silent and live auctions, DJ, raffle and student performances!
GET YOUR GALA TICKETS WHILE THEY ARE STILL AVAILABLE!
Get your Early Bird ($140) or First Time Attendee ($125) tickets here until March 25th!
General Admission Tickets will go up to $165 after March 25th.
LAST CALL FOR AUCTION ITEMS AND HOST AUCTION PARTIES!
Do you have a vacation home? Do you like throwing parties for kids or adults? Do you have extra tickets for a concert or event? Do you have extra wine bottles to donate?
This annual event usually raises over 10% of our annual fundraising goal of $1.2M to support programs across MVWSD.
Great auction donations include:
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Vacation home stays
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Themed party experiences for adults or kids
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Event tickets (sports, concerts, etc.)
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Bottles of wine for the "wine wall"
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Professional Services
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Merchandise, etc.
Donate Gala auction items here. We appreciate your support!
PACT FOUNDATION UPDATES
Silent Auction Fundraiser is Live!
Lots of great items are still up for grabs! Auction will close at noon on 3/14. Lots to choose from including vacation packages, gift cards, tastings, museums, activities, camps, Stevenson swag, principal for a day and front row seats to upcoming events.
Check out the items and place your bids here.
Fundraising committee is here for any questions!
STEVENSON OUTER SPACE DANCE PARTY
Friday 3/14 5:30-8pm in the MUR, Hosted by the Social Committee
Come dance and celebrate at the annual Stevenson Dance Party! This year our student leadership team chose "outer space" as the theme. There will be snacks (we need donations, see below), Costco pizza to
purchase and Marco's famous taco truck. At 7:16pm we will open up a table with traditional Ramadan snacks for those breaking fast (and for everyone to share!)
But... we need some help!!
Sign up here for snacks donations
Sign up here to help with setting up and cleaning up
Add your song requests for DJ Jofish here
ImPACT Book Club NEXT WEEK Tuesday, March 18th, 6:30-8pm in the Stevenson Library (repeat)
We will be discussing The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.
Please join us to discuss the impact of a number of things that can affect children's mental health, including screens and social media. All perspectives are welcome for a rich discussion!
Sign up for babysitting here (deadline is Thursday, March 13!).
Sign up for book club here.
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
City of Mountain View Multicultural Festival
Join the City of Mountain View for a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity at the Mountain View Multicultural Festival! Taking place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza, this special event brings the community together to share, learn, and appreciate the unique traditions and heritage of people from around the globe. Immerse yourself in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere filled with community and cultural booths, captivating performances, and engaging exhibits showcasing international cultures. Visit MountainView.gov/MultiCultureFest for more information.
MVLA Parent Ed Speaker Series: How to Find the Right College
Join MVLA Parent Ed on Tuesday, April 1 at 7 PM at the MVHS Spartan Theatre (3535 Truman Avenue) for an insightful presentation on “How to Find the Right College”. A panel of four experts in college recruiting, applications, and admissions will share valuable strategies for identifying great programs and reducing the stress of the application process. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert advice and make informed decisions about your college search. Register for this free event here.
City of Mountain View Nature Photography Contest, Earth & Arbor Day 2025
The City of Mountain View is excited to announce the launch of the second annual
Earth & Arbor Day Nature Photography Contest! Submit your photograph that depicts the beauty, biodiversity, and resilience of the environment in and around Mountain View. The Earth and Arbor Day photo contest is open to all Mountain View community members, including people who live, go to school, and work in the City and their families. Submit your photo by April 1 at 11:59 p.m. For more information and to submit, visit https://collaborate.mountainview.gov/photocontest.
FLYERS
Photo Contest Flyer
Multicultural Festival