2.9.24
Dear Stingray Parents and Guardians,
The spring session of the parent-run after-school enrichment program, PACTPals, started this week. A huge thank you to Melissa Chang for organizing the vendors and the student sign-ups, as well as arranging the room space with me. Arts Focus spring session began last week and huge appreciation is also due to leads Nagehan Ozcelik and Rimma Borisnova and the 70 or so family volunteers that make this happen for Stevenson students!
An important reminder, volunteers and visitors cannot take photographs or video of any student on campus during regular school hours. This is a legal mandate to protect privacy.
The Literably assessment (Grades 1-5) and the district writing assessment (Grades K-5) are being given now and will be completed before Winter Break. The second trimester ends Feb 16 and after the break teachers will be working on grades and report cards that will go home in early March.
Open House and Exhibition Night are Thursday, March 21st. Save the date!
Warm Regards,
Terri Lambert
Principal, Stevenson Elementary
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
2023-2024 Stevenson Bell Schedule
January 2024 Lunch Menu
School Year Calendar - plan your vacation using the school vacation times!
-Student open enrollment for next year closes Feb. 9!
-End of Trimester- Friday, February 16th - Minimum day for all students!
-No School - Monday, February 19th- Friday, February 23rd - Winter Break
-Follow us now on Twitter and Instagram
-Reporting Absences and Tardies.
Student open enrollment for next year closes Feb. 9!
Enrollment for next fall for all students in the Mountain View Whisman School District is open now at www.mvwsd.org/register.
For CURRENT students in transitional kindergarten-7th grade: Parents, click on the link in your email to confirm enrollment before February 9.
For families enrolling NEW students, please check www.mvwsd.org/register to locate your neighborhood school, how to explore school options and the four steps to register before February 9.
End of Trimester- Friday, February 16th - Minimum day for all students!
Friday, February 16th marks the end of the 2nd trimester, all students will be released at 12:05pm.
No School - Monday, February 19th- Friday, February 23rd - Winter Break
Enjoy the week long break!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook
- Instagram - @stevenson__elementary
- Facebook - @StevensonElem
Reporting Absences
Please call the office at (650) 903-6950 or email Renae Rhodes at [email protected] and Kass Madrid at [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.
CALENDAR
2023-2024 MVWSD School Calendar
2024-2025 MVWSD School Calendar
Friday, February 9th
-Community Check-in @ 3:30pm - Register here
Tuesday, February 13th
-PACT Foundation Meeting @ 5:30pm
Friday, February 16th
-Minimum Day - End of Trimester
Monday, February 19th-Friday, February 23rd
-Winter Break - No school
Monday, February 26th
-Middle School Question and Answer Panel Night @ 5:30pm MUR
Thursday, February 29th
-Board of Trustee Meeting @ 6pm - Zoom link
-ImPACT Training in Room 7 @ 8pm
UPCOMING OFF SITE LEARNING EXPERIENCES (OLE)
Friday, February 9th
-Bailey Plaza (Safeway Shopping Center) - Kinder
Tuesday, February 13th
-Palo Alto Art Center & Children's Library - 1st Grade - Room 13 & 15
Wednesday, February 28th
-Deer Hollow Farm - Kinder
Thursday, February 29th - Friday March 1st
-Coloma - 4th Grade - Room 7
Friday, March 1st
-De Anza College & Planetarium - 1st Grade
Tuesday, March 5th
-The Tech Interactive - 2nd Grade
Wednesday, March 6th
-Palo Alto Art Center - Kinder - Room 1 & 3
Thursday, March 7th - Friday, March 8th
-Coloma - 4th Grade - Room 6
PACT FOUNDATION UPDATES
FUNdraising Committee Updates
Silent Auction Family Donations
We are asking community donations for our Silent Auction on March 8. If you have new, unused items or gifts please consider donating towards the silent auction. Some community items that have been donated in the past include:
Facebook/Google Tour & Lunch for individuals and groups
Spa Gift Cards
Custom Books
Laptop
Bike
Kitchen appliances.
Contact: Puja [email protected]
MVWSD News
The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 6:00 p.m.
Some of the topics include:
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LCAP Mid-Year Report
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Health and Wellness Annual Goals Progress Report
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Universal PreKindergarten 2024-25 Program Planning
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Transportation, Field Trip Process and Discussion
For meeting details and agenda, please click here: https://www.mvwsd.org/trustees.
Superintendent's Community Check In on Friday, Feb. 9
Please join us for our Community Check-In with Dr. Ayindé Rudolph on Friday, Feb. 9 at 3:30 p.m. Bring your questions. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Click here to register: http://mvw.sd/CC29
Student open enrollment for next year closes Feb. 9!
Enrollment for next fall for all students in the Mountain View Whisman School District is open now at www.mvwsd.org/register.
For CURRENT students in transitional kindergarten-7th grade: Parents, click on the link in your email to confirm enrollment before February 9.
For families enrolling NEW students, please check www.mvwsd.org/register to locate your neighborhood school, how to explore school options and the four steps to register before February 9.
Complete your LCAP survey today! (before Feb. 16)
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 2024-25 school year. Please click on your unique survey link sent to your email. Your responses are confidential. Students in grades 4-8 will also be taking the LCAP survey. More information found here: mvwsd.org/LCAP
Fifth-grade parents: Recordings of sixth-grade information night
In case you missed the meeting, recordings (both English and Spanish) of the 6th-grade information meetings are posted on each middle school’s website. Crittenden is here. Graham is here.
Better Together: February
February marks a very important time in our district where we pause to honor and celebrate Black History Month, shining a spotlight on the rich contributions and achievements of African Americans in our community and throughout our shared history. It serves as a reminder to us all to acknowledge the struggles and triumphs that have shaped the Black experience in the US. This month #BetterTogether also encourages us to speak up about the importance of equality, justice, and the ongoing fight against systemic racism. The essential question for the month is: How do I speak up for myself and for others? Black History Month offers us an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the diversity that makes our community strong, and to use our voices to advocate for positive change for all. For more information about Better Together, visit mvwsd.org/BetterTogetherMVWSD.
MVEF Gala Auction Item donations needed!
Auction item donations are a great way to support MVEF programs! Successful past auction donations include:
To learn more about donating to the MVEF Gala Auction, email [email protected]
February CAC and LCC Events
SELPA 1 CAC and the Learning Challenge Committee are your groups for special education and broader learning challenge needs. If you have questions about learning challenges and special education needs, email [email protected] or check out www.selpa1cac.org
We encourage families to learn about the sensory needs all children: Try a Sensory Diet
Mountain View Whisman School District and SELPA 1 CAC are sending out a survey with questions about parent experience with the special education department. Please answer this survey to let MVWSD know about your experience.
Special Education in MVWSD Parent Survey
Please let us hear your voice!
Parent Chat
February 13, 10 am
Are you concerned about the emotional well-being of your child? Peer to peer support for parents of teens with mental health challenges. Every second Tuesday of the month at 10 am on Google Meet. Meeting is for 1 hour only due to Google Meet limitations. Contact [email protected] for invite.
Missed our Parent Education events?
We have a YouTube channel with many of our past events including the recent talk on Assistive Technology, last year’s Inclusive Fun Fair for 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
The View Teen Center: February
The View Teen Center is a free facility in Mountain View (263 Escuela Ave) for all Mountain View and Los Altos 6th - 12th grade students. Drop-in hours are Monday - Friday, 3:15 - 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 1 - 6 p.m. (Feb. adjusted hours: Open 1-6 p.m.: Feb. 16 and Feb. 20-23, No Drop-In: Feb 19), and the center features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, outdoor area, and much more! See attached flier for details about upcoming events and programs in February or visit their webpage for more information.
City of MV: Lunar New Year
The City of Mountain View is hosting a Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, February 10 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Mountain View Community Center (201 S. Rengstorff Ave.). The event will feature live performances, crafts, games, and community booths. For more information, call the Recreation Division at 650-903-6331 or visit MountainView.gov/SpecialEvents.
MV Public Library: Parenting Program
Join the MV Public Library for their virtual “Parenting in Climate Crisis” program on Tuesday, February 27 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Climate change has put pressure on the mental health of young people. Spend a lunch hour with Jainee Dial, the Executive Director of Gen Dread,and gain ways to actively support your child's processing of negative emotions and experiences around climate change and calm eco-anxiety. This conversation is tailored toward parents of children 8 years or older, including teens. Register for the event here: https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/11704154.