Thursday, February 13th- MVWSD Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00-10:00pm (Zoom)

Friday, February 14th- End of Trimester- Early Dismissal- Dismissal is 12:10pm

February 17-18- Washington & Lincoln Day- Holiday- No School

February 19-21- Winter Break- No School

Friday, February 28- Coffee & Donuts w/ Principal & PTA @ 8:15am near the flag pole in the front of the school.

 

Lost and Found

An impressive collection of coats and jackets is currently in the lost and found!  Please claim if they belong to your kiddos! Clothes will be donated on February 28th.

     

 

Cool Cat Winners going above and beyond to show or give INTEGRITY & PERSEVERANCE for Feb 11th

Lucas G.              Rm 13

Noah S.               Rm 14

Julian L.               Rm 16

Allison M.             Rm 11

Wesley P.             Rm 15

Anjali C.               Rm 6

Emily S.               Rm 7

Annabella Y.        Rm 9

Manav V.             Rm 8

Max D.                 Rm 17

Roulin D.              Rm 18

Dianeth L.            Rm 19

Kaia J.                  Rm 20

Kayla H.               Rm 21

 

Important Notice RE: Items dropped off during school hours.

One of our core values at Theuerkauf is Responsibility. There has been a large increase in items forgotten and dropped off items during the day. Sometimes it is challenging to get items to students in a timely manner and we want to minimize interruptions of lessons during class time so all students can stay focused on their education. 

Please support your child at home by going through a quick checklist before leaving: Warm jacket, hat or gloves if needed, lunch box, backpack, instrument, homework, etc. 

Thank you for supporting our core value of Responsibility and minimizing classroom interruptions. 

 

If you do need to drop off a forgotten item please label it with the following so there is no confusion or mix ups. Please note that the office staff will do their best to get it to the students in a timely manner: 

1. Student name

2. Grade

3. Teacher and Room #

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Feb. 13. Closed session will begin at 4:30 p.m., and open/public session begins at 6 p.m.

Some of the topics include:

• Volunteer Process Update

• LCAP Update

• Financing options for purchasing land

• Governors January Budget Proposal

For meeting details and agenda, please click here: https://www.mvwsd.org/trustees.

 

Take the survey now: Superintendent's search input

MVWSD Board of Trustees is asking for your help in selecting our next superintendent. To ensure this is a collaborative and inclusive process, the Board is providing an anonymous online survey and encourages your participation. This is an opportunity for staff, parents, and community to give input on what are the most desirable qualities and characteristics in the next superintendent. 

This survey is open now through Feb. 15, at 4:00 PM. Please click here to take the survey now. 

To stay up to date on the search process, please visit our Superintendent’s Search webpage here.

 

LCAP survey is happening now: Last chance to share your input before Feb. 14

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.

• Second Step Pilot: January 13 – February 14, 2025

  • Sample lesson plans and activities available here.

• Character Strong Pilot: February 24 – April 4, 2025

  • More details: Elementary | Middle School.

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:

• March 13, 2025

  • Session 1: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

  • Session 2: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

• March 20, 2025

  • Session 3: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

  • Session 4: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

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. 

 

Middle School Information Night presentations available

If you are an incoming 6th grade family and weren’t able to attend the Middle School Information Nights in January, materials from the presentations are available. Click here for Graham and click here for Crittenden.

 

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

This year, we are celebrating a big milestone - 40 years of MVEF - A Celebration of Eras! Empowering Students from Gen X to Gen Alpha. 

Over the past 40 years, MVEF has made a lasting impact by collecting over $20M of funds, and we are excited to celebrate this milestone while continuing to provide vital resources for our local schools and students.

This lively community building event includes dinner, silent and live auctions, DJ, raffle and student performances! 

 

MAKE OUR GALA A SUCCESS - DONATE TO OUR AUCTIONS!

Support our biggest fundraiser by donating an item or experience to our silent and live auctions! Your contribution funds vital resources for all MVWSD students. From vacation stays to gift certificates, unique experiences, or special items, every donation makes a difference. Plus, you'll gain valuable recognition. Thank you for your support!

Great auction donations include:

• Vacation home stays

• Themed party experiences for adults or kids

• Event tickets (sports, concerts, etc.)

• Bottles of wine for the "wine wall"

• Professional services

• Merchandise, etc.

To donate please submit this form. For any questions, please email [email protected].

 

MVEF IS SEEKING NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES!

We are actively recruiting Board Members and School Representatives to join our team!

Do you care about public education and want to make a meaningful impact in our community? Or do you know someone who would be a great fit for MVEF?

 Interested or have a recommendation?

• Learn more here.

• Email [email protected] to express interest or share recommendations.

• Our recruiting committee will connect directly with all candidates.

Together, we can strengthen our schools and community! 

 

Thank you to everyone who came and made the Friendship Dance such a success!  We loved seeing the kids dance, smile, craft and get their hair done! A special shout-out to all the supports behind the scenes who baked, donated items or their time - we couldn’t have done it without all of your help! Please make sure to pass by the front office and pick a special Valentine’s flower as a small token of our appreciation! 

The Yearbook Cover Art Contest is happening now. Entries are due Feb 26, 2025 (Apologies for the typo on the flyer that went home in Cheetah Folders.) Students are invited to enter a cover design - use bold color and fill up the whole page on an 8.5x11” sheet of paper. See the PTA website for details. https://sites.google.com/site/theuerkaufpta/welcome

Yearbook Committee is collecting photos. If you have photos to share from Friendship Dance or other events etc you can upload them here or email them to [email protected] (Reminders: To buy or donate a yearbook click here;For financial assistance getting a yearbook please contact our SCEF Ms. Lisset Tellez. [email protected] ; OPT-OUT: If you prefer that your child NOT be pictured in the yearbook at all, please contact us at [email protected] )

 

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.

 

College, Career, Civic Engagement, and Volunteer Opportunities for Teens 

Is your teen looking for meaningful ways to gain experience this spring and summer? See the flyer attached for a comprehensive guide from The View Teen Center on college preparation, career exploration opportunities, civic engagement, and volunteer experiences for teens. For more information, click here.

College, Career, Civic Engagement, and Volunteer Opportunities for Teens