November 21, 2024
Dear Stingray Parents and Guardians,
These past 4 weeks of Arts Focus classes have been amazing! THANK YOU to the dozens and dozens and dozens of volunteers that have dedicated their time and energy to making this happen for every student. And special thank you to the leads that have spent even more time organizing the curriculum and the chairpersons who have been working since last spring to organize everything and liaise with me. I am looking forward to the remaining 2 weeks on Dec. 12 and 19.
The next district-wide iReady assessment is Diagnostic 2 for all grades starting on Dec 3. Students will take both reading and math and we use this assessment to measure academic growth and determine what areas of support each student needs. Talk to your child about being in the Show What You Know spirit whenever they work on an assessment.
Enjoy the vacation week!
Warm Regards,
Terri Lambert
Principal, Stevenson Elementary
IMPORTANT DATES
2024-2025 MVWSD School Calendar
Thursday, November 21st
-Board of Trustee Meeting @ 6pm - Zoom
Monday, November 25th - Friday, November 29th
-No School - Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday, December 3rd
-Outdoor Learning and Prop 28 Parent and Community Input meeting @ 6:30 pm In person or via Zoom
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
2024-2025 Stevenson Bell Schedule
November 2024 Lunch Menu
School Year Calendar - plan your 24-25 vacation using the school vacation times!
No School - Thanksgiving Break 11/25 - 11/29
No school next week for Thanksgiving break. It’ll be a windy/rainy week so stay warm! We’ll see you back in school on Monday, December 2nd!
Outdoor Learning Proposal
Please come to the Dec. 3 6:30 p.m. parent meeting or the Dec. 13 8:15 a.m Principal Coffee to review the architect proposal for changes to Stevenson’s outdoor spaces. I will be collecting your input, along with the input from students and staff, to give to the architects for the next version.
Prop 28 Survey and Allowable Expenses
Here is the link to the FAQ’s on how the Prop 28 funds can be spent. And here is the link to the parent survey for your priorities for spending these funds ($53,000) for Stevenson.
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, November 21. 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.
Parent University Speaker Series: Understanding Your Child’s Score Reports
Date and Time: December 3, 2024, 5:30-7pm Registration Link: http://mvw.sd/pu120324r
Understanding your child’s district and state test scores is a key part of building a foundation of excellence. Join Swati Dagar, our Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment as she discusses how to (i) access and interpret score reports and (ii) use the information to engage in a productive partnership with your child’s teacher(s).
To submit questions prior to the event, go to mvw.sd/questions. We will do our best to address your question during the session.
MVWSD Preschool is enrolling now
MVWSD’s award-winning preschool has openings in its part-day afternoon session (12:00 - 3:00 pm) at Theuerkauf. Families can get an application at mvwsd.org/preschool, stop by the preschool office (1850 Latham St.) or call 650-526-3560.
Join MVEF at the Mountain View Tree Lighting Celebration!
Monday, December 9, 2024 
5:30 - 8:00 PM
Mountain View City Hall
Celebrate the season with MVEF at this festive community event in downtown Mountain View! Enjoy live performances, multicultural tributes, free refreshments, crafts, games, train rides, the dazzling tree lighting, and even a visit from Santa - all free for everyone!
Visit MVEF in the crafts area:
Kids can decorate holiday cards to take home and contribute to a collaborative community canvas painting themed “DREAM”.
Bring your friends, meet fellow parents and students, and spread the holiday cheer as we build connections in our vibrant community!
Also, Save the Date for Giving Tuesday 
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Giving Tuesday is a perfect opportunity to support the education of every child in the Mountain View Whisman School District. Mark your calendar and help us make a difference!
PACT FOUNDATION UPDATES
Library Fundraiser at Books Inc. on Dec. 9
Don’t miss our annual fundraising event Monday, December 9 from 5pm-8pm at the Mountain View Books Inc. Mrs. Donahue will have grade-level wish lists that families can purchase from to donate to classroom libraries. The Stevenson Library receives a minimum of 15% of every purchase made in store during the event. Books make great holiday gifts, so be sure to tell your friends and family!
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Learning Challenges events for Fall 2024
For local coverage of issues related to learning challenges and special education, please check out the Learning Challenges Committee http://learningchallenges.lamvptac.org/
For broader coverage, look into the Northwest SCC SELPA CAC
Learning Challenges Committee Meeting
December 3, 7:30 pm on Zoom
The LCC is working on providing a support group for parents, and planning to create a wish list for teachers throughout Mountain View and Los Altos for classroom supplies to support sensory needs. Would you like to help? Other ideas to support students and families with learning challenges? Join us here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUld-usrj8tEtNskynSpmorDiYZNt9_KAgq
Morning Let’s Talk Parent Support group
December 19, 10 am on Zoom.
IEP/504 support group. Have questions about the process to get help for your child? Have an IEP but are not sure how to make changes? Need to vent? This is your confidential group. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrduupqD0vEtSpweFX71KvNAcKW8Csy4D3
Missed past Parent Education events?
We have a YouTube channel with many of our past events including the recent talk on Assistive Technology, info on summer camps and recreational activities, Anxiety and Depression in Children with Learning Challenges, SMART Goals and IEP Troubleshooting, and more. Channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuy7IcVz-4LTDxv2Jaq13nw
MVHS Spartan Turkey Trot
MVHS Sports Boosters is proud to host the 15th Annual Spartan Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning (Thursday, November 28, 2024) at the Mountain View High School Track (3535 Truman Ave, Mountain View, CA). People of all ages are encouraged to participate in the 5k Run & Walk and the Spartan Mile (1-mile). Kids are welcome to participate in the 5k and/or Spartan Mile + the 60/400 yd dash races (aka kids races). All proceeds benefit the MVHS athletics department and supporting teams/clubs. Register at https://www.spartanturkeytrot.com/.
MVHS Tree Lot
MVHS Sports Boosters will be opening up the Annual Spartans Tree Lot on Friday, November 29 at 10 AM for the 2024 season at the Mountain View High School Stadium (3535 Truman Ave.). Spartans Tree Lot offers premium, top-quality trees ranging in size from 3 feet to 12+ feet, holiday decorations, and supplies. In person and online delivery options are available. All proceeds benefit Mountain View High School Athletics. For more information, head to SpartansTreeLot.com.
FLYERS
Turkey Trot
Parenting in DIgital Era
Spartans Tree Lot
Printmaking workshop