February 6, 2025
Dear Stingray Parents and Guardians,
I wanted to take a moment during my first week as your interim principal to share how truly energized I am by what I've witnessed in our halls and classrooms.
In celebration of Black History Month, our library has become a hub of innovative learning under Ms. Donahue's guidance. Students have embarked on an engaging journey exploring civil rights leaders and their enduring legacies. Through a recent library activity, students not only learned about these influential figures but also deeply reflected on their characteristics, choosing which traits to embody as they created their own teams of civil rights leaders. Thank you Ms. Donahue!
The resilience of our English learner community continues to inspire us. At our recent English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC) meeting, we celebrated remarkable progress, with our English learners achieving record advancement on state tests compared to last year. This achievement reflects the extraordinary persistence of our students and their families who demonstrate unwavering determination every day.
Our community recently came together to honor former principal Terri Lambert, paying tribute to her outstanding leadership and dedication to public education. The outpouring of respect and appreciation from students, staff, and parents was a touching reminder of her lasting impact on our school community.
As we celebrate National School Counselors Week, we're particularly grateful for the strong collaboration between our teachers and our exceptional counselor, Emily. At our recent staff meeting, we acknowledged how this partnership strengthens our ability to support students. Emily's contributions are invaluable to our school community.
Finally, we witnessed the power of community in action during our recent blood drive. Under the leadership of Katy Crain, who continues to be an inspiring force in numerous school initiatives, our community members came together to donate enough blood to potentially save over 100 lives. This remarkable achievement demonstrates how our community extends its care and support beyond our school walls.
These moments remind us that our school values aren't just words—they're lived experiences that enrich our community every day.
Warm Regards,
Megan Pohlman, Interim Principal
IMPORTANT DATES
2024-2025 MVWSD School Calendar
2025-2026 MVWSD School Calendar
Tuesday, February 11th
-PACT Foundation Meeting @ 5:30pm
Thursday, February 13th
-Arts Focus Day 3 Session 2
-Board of Trustees Meeting @ 6pm - Zoom link
Friday, February 14th
-End of Trimester - Minimum day for students
Monday, February 17th - Friday, February 21st
-No School - Winter Break
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
2024-2025 Stevenson Bell Schedule
February 2025 Lunch Menu
School Year Calendar - plan your 24-25 vacation using the school vacation times!
PACT Pals Starts Next Week
Classes can be found at pactpals.org.
Open Enrollment for 2025-26 ends TOMORROW!
The Mountain View Whisman School District’s open enrollment ends February 7.
For CURRENT students in transitional kindergarten-7th grade: Parents will be asked by email to confirm enrollment from January 21 to February 7.
For families enrolling NEW students: Please check www.mvwsd.org/register for how to locate your neighborhood school, how to explore school options and the four steps to register during the enrollment period held January 21 to February 7.
End of Trimester - Minimum Day (12:05pm) - Friday, February 14th
Please note that next Friday, February 14th marks the end of the trimester. All students will be released at 12:05pm.
No School - Winter Break - Monday, February 17th- Friday, February 21st.
Enjoy the week-long break, we’ll see you all on Monday, February 24th.
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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.
Arts Focus Volunteers
Arts Focus needs 6-10 more volunteers each week to keep the program running smoothly. This is especially helpful during cold and flu season when absences are high (either the volunteer or their child is out sick). You can sign up to help out for a 2-hour shift on any ArtsFocus Thursday using this sheet: ArtsFocus All Hands On Deck. Arts Focus is a ton of fun too!
Friendly reminder that if you normally volunteer Thursdays, Arts Focus is counting on you to show up to support classes. If you are unable to continue volunteering on Thursdays or will be absent one week, please contact Devangi Amin at [email protected] or via Konstella so the Arts Focus team can plan accordingly.
MVWSD News
LCAP survey is happening now
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 2025-26 school year.
Parents, please click on your unique survey link that will be sent to your email address on Jan. 27. Your survey link is unique to your household and only one parent/guardian can complete it.
Your responses are confidential. Students in grades 4-8 will also be taking the LCAP survey. More information found here: mvwsd.org/LCAP
SEL Curriculum Pilot & Community Review
Our Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum Committee has reached a major milestone! Since September 2024, our team of educators, administrators, and community members has worked to narrow 100+ curriculum options to two high-quality finalists. Now, we are piloting these programs in classrooms to determine the best fit for our students.
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Second Step Pilot: January 13 – February 14, 2025
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Character Strong Pilot: February 24 – April 4, 2025
We Need Your Feedback!
As we refine our SEL curriculum, we invite teachers, staff, and families to review and provide input at one of our Community Review Sessions at the MVWSD District Office (Conference Room C, 1400 Montecito Ave., Mountain View, CA).
Community Review Sessions:
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March 13, 2025
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March 20, 2025
These sessions provide a chance to learn about both curricula, share your insights, and help shape the future of SEL in our district. Can’t attend? Email Karin Jinbo to review the materials.
Open Enrollment for 2025-26 ends February 7
The Mountain View Whisman School District’s open enrollment ends February 7.
For CURRENT students in transitional kindergarten-7th grade: Parents will be asked by email to confirm enrollment from January 21 to February 7.
For families enrolling NEW students: Please check www.mvwsd.org/register for how to locate your neighborhood school, how to explore school options and the four steps to register during the enrollment period held January 21 to February 7.
MVWSD Preschool Program: Apply now for August
Explore our flexible, low-cost and convenient options for all families in our high-quality preschool program. Preschool offers affordable tuition and an 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. class, in addition to extended/full-day class until 3 p.m. and part-day (3 hour) classes.
Our preschool offers age-appropriate early math, language, literacy and science inquiry instruction, as well as social-emotional development. Children who will be 3- or 4-years old are eligible (Minimum age: 3 years old by December 1, 2025. Maximum age: 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025.)
Learn more at these parent meetings:
February 6 @ 4:00 pm (Spanish) Zoom link: http://mvw.sd/PK26
Preschool is currently located near Castro/Mistral Elementary Schools (1850 Latham St.) and Theuerkauf Elementary (1625 San Luis Ave.)
For more info go to www.mvwsd.org/preschool or call 650-526-3560.
Better Together: February
Black History Month provides MVWSD with a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the rich contributions and achievements of African Americans while fostering a deeper sense of community among our students, staff, and families. By learning about influential Black leaders, innovators, and community helpers - from local civil rights activists to Black educators, doctors, and entrepreneurs who shaped our neighborhood - students develop a broader understanding of how diverse voices and experiences have strengthened our community. Last week, the Board of Trustees passed a resolution honoring February as Black History Month. For more information about Better Together, visit mvwsd.org/BetterTogetherMVWSD.
MVEF SPRING GALA - JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF CELEBRATION!
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 06:00-10:00 pm | Los Altos Community Center
Mark your calendars! MVEF’s Annual Fundraising Gala is on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 6 - 10 PM at the Los Altos Community Center.
This year, we are celebrating 40 years of MVEF - A Celebration of Eras! Empowering Students from Gen X to Gen Alpha.
This lively community building event includes dinner, silent and live auctions, DJ, raffle and fun! Enjoy an evening of great food, music, and fundraising fun while connecting with parents, teachers, and local leaders.
Tickets go on sale in late February stay tuned for details!
MVEF SPRING GALA AUCTION DONATIONS NEEDED!
Help make the MVEF Spring Gala a success by donating auction items!
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
To donate please submit this form. For any questions, please email [email protected].
Thank you for your support!
PACT FOUNDATION UPDATES
PACT Pals Spring Session - Registration Closed!
Classes are at pactpals.org.
Class period: 2/10 - 5/30
New
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Stevenson parent Mandy Chen will teach Beginner Mandarin Chinese
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New robotics vendor for grades 3-5: CodeREV will teach Rev Robotics
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If heavy rain, Soccer will be canceled. Parents will receive an email by 10 am. You can take a make-up class at any Futsal Kingz class.
Questions? Email [email protected]
Next ImPACT Book Club Tuesday, March 18th, 6:30-8pm in the Stevenson Library
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!
Babysitting sign up to come.
Sign up for book club here.
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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. (Closed: Feb. 17. Extended hours, 1-6 p.m., Feb. 14, 18, 19, 20 & 21), and the center features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, and outdoor area. February events include cooking classes, crafts, and much more. For more information, click here.
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