September 27, 2024
Dear Stingray Parents and Guardians,
Thank you to the amazing Walkathon Parent leads for coming to our monthly Stingray Spirit assembly to talk with the students about this year’s Walkathon. This year it is October 18th from 1:45 - 6:00 p.m.; please look for the fundraising communication to start gathering pledges. This is a major fundraiser for the year and we need the entire Stevenson community to join in!
We are having the students vote to name our Stingray mascot. Thank you to parent Katy Crain for donning the Stingray mascot costume at the assembly to kick off the process! Students can drop their name idea in the basket near the office by the end of the day Monday, then staff will narrow the choices down to 3, and then all students will vote for one of those 3. The new Stingray mascot name will be announced on Tuesday, October 8th.
Thank you also to the Arts Focus team leads and all of the parents teaching an Arts Focus class. All are hard at work gearing up for the first day of Arts Focus on Thursday, October 17.
Junior Coaches begin next week! The training is Monday and they will practice at their first shift assignment that week. Junior Coaches are 4th and 5th grade students who signed up for this leadership opportunity. They support students to have a positive experience at recess time by modeling appropriate play, helping students to remember the activity rules, and supporting students in using I-messages when there are disagreements or hurt feelings. We began this program last year and 54 students volunteered for a once-weekly shift this year!
Warm Regards,
Terri Lambert
Principal, Stevenson Elementary
IMPORTANT DATES
2024-2025 MVWSD School Calendar
Saturday, September 28th
-Garden Kick off & Clean up @ 9am
Monday, September 30th
-Garden Committee Meeting @ 5:30pm in room 19
Wednesday, October 2nd
-Arts Focus Kick off Meeting @ 3pm in library
Thursday, October 3rd
-Parent Support in MUR @ 8:15am
-MV Bookmobile @ 12pm
Friday, October 4th
-Community Check in @ 3:30pm
Monday, October 7th
-School Site Council - Zoom link
Tuesday, October 8th
-PACT Foundation Meeting @ 5:30pm
Thursday, October 10th - Friday, October 11th
-NO SCHOOL!
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
2024-2025 Stevenson Bell Schedule
September 2024 Lunch Menu
School Year Calendar - plan your 24-25 vacation using the school vacation times!
Bike and Vehicle Safety
Many students bike to school! Please slow down and be very vigilant when driving around the neighborhood and in major intersections when coming to school or driving home. Please also take the time to review bicycle safety with your children that ride their bike to school.
Kinder Dismissal
Thank you to all that arrive on time for pick-up! Remember to leave campus promptly, as the campus is not open to parents or the public at Kinder dismissal time.
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
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:
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School Representative: Represent MVEF at your school site’s events and activities
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Event Planner: Help organize the Gala, Auction, and other events.
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Board Member: Serve on the MVEF Board.
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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.
PACT FOUNDATION UPDATES
Parent Support Sessions Continue NEXT Week
The 3rd module of our Parent Support course is next week, Thursday 10/3 or Saturday 10/5. This module will focus on in class volunteering, working with students, and chaperoning tips and tricks. Reminder that one parent from each new family is expected to attend all 3 modules; returning families should attend at least 1 module.
Sign up for babysitting for Saturday 10/5 here *by 9/30*
Garden Kickoff Cleanup Party: September 28, 9–11 AM, Stevenson Garden
Garden room parents, volunteers, and fans of the Stevenson Garden, we need your help prepping the garden for fall classes! Please come get your hands dirty and build community as we clean up and weed the garden. The whole family is welcome to help! In addition to gardening, we will have pumpkin painting and other activities for the kids. Breakfast bites and coffee will be served. Please RSVP to Jake Saunooke via Konstella with the number of adults and kids attending, to help us plan supplies and food.
Garden Committee Training: September 30, 5:30–7, Room 19
Garden parents, come learn about the garden and how to successfully lead a garden class!
Parents have the option to create their own classes, follow our new, pre-planned curriculum, or implement a hybrid approach. Teacher Theresa Lester will lead a sample class, and will provide tips and strategies for keeping students engaged. We will also review and discuss garden rules, subgroups, and changes to the program this year. This training is for new and returning garden parents. We will have appetizers and refreshments. Please RSVP to Jake Saunooke via Konstella and let us know if you have any food restrictions.
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.
FLYERS
After school hiring flyer