December 6, 2024
Dear Stingray Parents and Guardians,
I am happy to inform you that PACT Foundation is continuing with the tradition of having a PACT Players Spring Musical. Thank you to parent Katy Crain for taking the lead on this! Please read their announcement at the end of this message.
We are having a whole-school PBL Exhibition Night on Thursday, Dec. 12. Every student presents their project to any parents visiting their table. This is also a great opportunity for you to visit other grades as well. Exhibition Night is 6:00 - 7:00 pm.
Below is the slide deck from the K-2 Early Literacy Science of Reading Parent Workshop. It has great information, even if you did not attend the workshop, We will be having a Literacy workshop for grades 3,4,5 parents on Tuesday, January 28th at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Mark your calendars!
Stevenson Parent University: Early Literacy
PACT Players Spring Musical Announcement
We are thrilled to announce that Katy Crain will be directing the PACT Players Spring musical, Rumplestiltskin (adapted by Shauna McGuiness)! The show will take place the weekend of April 25th.
To ensure everyone has the information needed to participate successfully, Katy will be hosting Parent Information Sessions on Zoom:
Parents are strongly encouraged to attend one session, even if your child has participated in previous PACT Players productions. The session will cover important details, including expectations, time commitments, and the volunteer roles that must be filled to ensure the success of the show. Audition details will also be covered.
Auditions for students in 3rd-5th grade will take place after school in Room 1:
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Wednesday, December 11
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Friday, December 13
Every student who auditions will be cast in the show. There will be a participation fee through PACT with scholarships offered to students who qualify for free/reduced price meals. The fee amount has not yet been determined.
Following tradition, and given the high level of interest, the production will be open to students in 3rd-5th grade and will be double-cast to provide more students the opportunity to shine on stage. Participating in a school musical is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also requires a significant investment of time and effort from both students and parents.
Our productions depend on the support of parent volunteers to bring the show to life. There are many opportunities to get involved, from helping with costumes to managing ticket sales, and these will be discussed in detail during the parent information session.
We look forward to working together to make Rumplestiltskin an amazing experience for our students and school community! Plan to join an info session to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Warm Regards,
Terri Lambert
Principal, Stevenson Elementary
IMPORTANT DATES
2024-2025 MVWSD School Calendar
Monday, December 9th
-Books Inc (for library) & Blue Line Pizza Fundraisers (same night as city tree lighting)
Tuesday, December 10th
-PACT Foundation Meeting @ 5:30pm
Wednesday, December 11th
-ELAC Meeting @ 6pm - Zoom here
Thursday, December 12th
-Arts Focus, Day 5
-Exhibition Night @ 6pm
Friday, December 13th
-Principal Coffee @ 8:15am - Hybrid; MUR & Zoom
Wednesday, December 18th
-Holiday Boutique @ 3pm
Thursday, December 19th
-Board of Trustee Meeting @ 6pm - Zoom link
Monday, December 23rd- Monday, January 6th
-No School- Winter Break
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
2024-2025 Stevenson Bell Schedule
December 2024 Lunch Menu
School Year Calendar - plan your 24-25 vacation using the school vacation times!
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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
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.
Help MVEF unlock $34,000 for the education of all MVWSD students!
We’re excited to announce a $34,000 Challenge Grant that will double your impact! 
Every dollar donated to MVEF by December 31, 2024, will be matched dollar-for-dollar, including gifts through employer giving portals, donor-advised funds, and stock donations.
Your donation helps fund essential programs like arts, music, hands-on science, and reduced middle school class sizes. Don’t miss this chance to make your tax-deductible gift go twice as far! Together, we can make a difference! Please donate here. Thank you for your support! Every gift makes a difference! 
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 live performances, crafts, games, train rides, and more - all free for the community! Come and visit our MVEF tables! Kids can create holiday cards and contribute to a collaborative “DREAM” canvas painting. Let’s spread holiday cheer and connect with our vibrant community! 
PACT FOUNDATION UPDATES
Stevenson PACT Holiday Boutique
Where: Stevenson MUR
When: Wednesday, December 18, 3:00pm to 5:30pm
The Holiday Boutique is a great place to show off your wares and sell them. We are seeking students, parents, and alumni to come make this event amazing. If the following descriptions fit you, we are looking for you!
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Do you have "handmade" items to sell? (ex. last year, kids made some pretty cool crafts, earrings, scarves, cookies, hot chocolate etc to sell to our community. We have alumni that come back every year to also sell their goods!)
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Do you have an amazing creation you'd like to display to show off your mad skills?
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Do you have a "make-it" type of activity to share with your friends? You can teach others to make it too! Some kids last year also "sold" this service too! They provided the materials and instructions, and kids/adults walked away with a new skill!
Vendor sign-ups are open. You can sign up via this link or the QR below.
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
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 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
Spartans Tree Lot