April 18, 2025
Dear Stingray Parents and Guardians,
Last night's Culture Day celebration was nothing short of magical. Our campus transformed into a vibrant tapestry of traditions, cuisines, and artistic expressions from around the world, showcasing the beautiful diversity that makes our school community so special.
The turnout was remarkable! The blacktop buzzed with laughter and conversation as students eagerly guided their families through displays and activities. Thank you to all families generously sharing beloved recipes that have nourished their families for years.
Events like these remind us that our differences aren't just to be tolerated but celebrated. In learning about each other's cultures, we expand our understanding of the world and strengthen our bonds as a community. As I looked around the blacktop last night, seeing students, parents, and staff connecting across cultural boundaries, I was reminded of why I love my job and am honored to be a part of this incredible school.
Thank you to our dedicated parent committees, parent volunteers, and staff who worked tirelessly to make this event possible. And a special thank you to every family who participated - your willingness to share your heritage enriches us all.
My heart, like my stomach, was full as I left campus last night. This is education at its finest - learning from and with each other, celebrating our unique identities while finding common ground in our shared humanity.
With gratitude,
Megan Pohlman, Principal
IMPORTANT DATES
2024-2025 MVWSD School Calendar
2025-2026 MVWSD School Calendar
Thursday, April 24th
-Board of Trustees Meeting @ 6pm - Zoom Link
Friday, April 25th - Sunday, April 27th
-Rumplestiltskin (school play) performances
Saturday, April 26th
-MVEF Gala
Tuesday, April 29th
-School Site Council @ 5:30pm
Wednesday, April 30th
-CSMA 5th Grade Concert
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
2024-2025 Stevenson Bell Schedule
April 2025 Lunch Menu
School Year Calendar - plan your 24-25 vacation using the school vacation times!
Cultural Day Photos!
From our School Counselor - Emotional Regulation at Home:
Earlier this month, Ms. Emily hosted a Parent University designed to educate parents, caregivers, and teachers on what emotional regulation is, why it is important, and how adults can foster the development of those skills at home. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend, if you were not able to attend, you can access the presentation slides here:
Emotional Regulation at Home
From our School Counselor - Digital Safety Resources for Parents:
Please see the following document which provides tips on how to support your students with navigating technology safely and what to do if they have been exposed to inappropriate content. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Emily.
Digital Safety Resources for Parents
MVEF Gala
Join Us for the 2025 Gala!
Saturday, April 26th, 2025 | 6-10 PM | Los Altos Community Center!
Be part of our big milestone celebration! Enjoy an evening of dinner, auctions, music, and community fun. Connect with parents, teachers, and local leaders while supporting a great cause.
Dress up in 80s formal attire - the ERA when MVEF was established! Think big hair, sequins, shoulder pads, neon & puffy sleeves! Not into the '80s? Surprise us with your own favorite style!
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
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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
Apply now for Math focus groups on April 23
MVWSD is updating its math curriculum. As typical with our curriculum cycles, it’s time to review and improve our mathematics program to ensure all students have strong learning opportunities, including acceleration if desired.
MVWSD is launching a two-year process to update math curriculum based on the latest research and best practices for math education. Our math curriculum was last adopted in 2015, and math placement criteria hasn’t been updated since 2021-22. To make this process inclusive, we’re seeking input from students, staff, and parents on math curriculum, instruction, pathways, assessments, and placement.
MVWSD is seeking parent and community input through a virtual focus group on April 23 at 4:00 pm. If you are interested in joining this focus group, please click the link to apply no later than April 17.
Electives selection for grades 5-7 due by April 18
It is the time of year when our incoming middle school students (grades 5-7) choose their elective courses for next year. Fifth- through seventh-grade parents, please view course catalogs here. Please talk with your student and then log in to your PowerSchool portal account (either student’s or parent’s) beginning March 31 to help your student select his/her electives. All 5th-7th graders should select their course electives online by April 18, 2025 through the PowerSchool portal.
Walk n Roll to school week of April 21
The City of Mountain View’s Safe Routes to School, in partnership with the Mountain View Whisman School District (MVWSD), is excited to announce the Walk N Roll happening the week of April 21, 2025! Walk N Roll events are a fantastic way to help establish safe walking and biking routes while building a stronger sense of community and encouraging lifelong healthy habits. Teachers, parents, students, and school staff are all invited to join the event! Please check your school newsletter for the events, prizes and fun happening during this week
Parent University: Preparing for High school
Date and Time: May 6, 2025, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Registration Link: https://mvw.sd/pu050625r
Do you have a child who is about to enter high school? Join us at our final Parent University session of the year to learn about high school campus life from students and staff at Los Altos High School and Mountain View High School. This session will focus on supporting the social and emotional growth of students, and tips to support academic success as they navigate a complex new school experience.
To submit questions prior to the event, go to mvw.sd/questions. We will do our best to address your question during the session.
MVEF GALA - ANNUAL AUCTION IS LIVE!
Shop Now & Make a Difference!
The online auction is open! Browse and bid on 100+ incredible items, including summer camps, exclusive experiences for kids and adults, symphony, theatre & museum tickets, and much more. Click here to browse and bid.
EXPLORE OUR EXCITING LIVE AUCTION ITEMS!
Get ready for amazing live auction experiences, including:
Vacation getaways – Half Moon Bay, Bear Valley & Mendocino Coast
Concert tickets – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Family Memories Photography Session
7-night stay at a luxurious Los Cabos resort
Taco Party for 50 people & much more!
Check it out here.
LET’S CELEBRATE IN 80s STYLE!
Join us Sat., April 26, 2025, from 6:00-10:00 PM at the Los Altos Community Center for an unforgettable night celebrating 40 years of MVEF! Enjoy dinner, auctions, a DJ, raffles, and student performances.
Dress up in Formal 80s Attire – a tribute to the era MVEF was founded!
Tickets are still available here.
Click here to enter the raffle for a chance to win!
PACT FOUNDATION UPDATES
Parents helping Parents - Empowerment in the IEP Process
PACT Players Spring Musical - Rumplestiltskin
When: Fri, April 25 - Aun, April 27
Where: Stevenson PACT Elementary
The Stevenson PACT Players present "Rumplestiltskin!" Join us for a magical adventure where Evelyn must outsmart a trickster who can spin straw into gold—for a price. With mischievous faeries, plotting goblins, and time running out, it's a show you won't want to miss!
Quick Details:
Candle Cast: Friday evening (4/25) & Saturday matinee (4/26)
Cider Cast: Saturday evening (4/26) & Sunday matinee (4/27)]
Come support your friends and classmates as they bring this enchanting fairy tale to life with stunning costumes and sets!
Questions? Contact Nandhini at [email protected]
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Spring 2025 Learning Challenges Committee Events
The Learning Challenges Committee of the Los Altos-Mountain View PTA Council is made up of parents, teachers and students in the Mountain View and Los Altos areas. We are committed to helping families get the best education for students with learning challenges and/or special education needs.
From the LCC Upcoming Events:
Wednesday April 16, 7:30 PM, Zoom - LCC General Meeting on Zoom
Register HERE
Wednesday April 23, 10 am, Zoom - IEP/504 Parent Support Group - Parent Chat is our IEP/504/venting support group for parents/guardians to ask questions and work together to solve problems. Register HERE.
Wednesday April 23, 7:00 PM, Graham Middle School (hybrid option may be available) - “Borderline Cases” - How decisions are made on helping students with learning challenges, with MVWSD Special Education Director Frank Selvaggio and Laura Kimpton, special education advocate with Special Education Advocacy Group.
Coming up in mid-May - Make a Calm Down Kit! Parents and family members will be able to come to a maker session where we make Calm Down kits for classrooms across Mountain View and Los Altos, and take home one of your own. Stay tuned for more information.
From the Northwest SCC SELPA CAC:
Thursday April 10, 6-7:30 PM, Zoom. IEP Overview, Part Two - Live Virtual Training with Jenny Ponzuric. Register HERE
The View Teen Center: April
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., and the center features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, and outdoor area. April events include a Shoreline Cleanup, cooking classes, a Moonlight Masquerade, crafts, and much more. For more information, click here.
InPlay: Find camps and afterschool activities
Summer vacation is just around the corner. Looking for activities or camps for your children? InPlay offers a free searchable program guide for parents, with filters for age, location, price (including free or reduced cost), and more. To find programs local to Mountain View, head to: https://www.inplay.org/r/mountain-view. Available programs include those that serve students with special needs or English learners.
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