November 19, 2024

November 19, 2024

 

 Principal's Message

Dear Cheetah Community,

United Against Hate Week! This week!

This week we kicked off United Against Hate. It is an important time to revisit and reflect on how we treat others and ourselves. Students have an extra challenge this week to go out of their way to notice greatness in others and themselves. Campus tear-off pages are being used and students are taking the positive words of encouragement that they need. In the classroom students are noticing other’s great work, perseverance or great qualities and passing a bracelet around that says “You Rock!” Students are also participating in specific grade level lessons.  We have the ability every day to brighten someone else’s day and that is what we are working extra hard to do this week! Go Cheetahs!

Family Involvement Challenge - Take a picture with your tear off page and family and post to Theuerkauf Facebook or send it to me [email protected] so I can see where you posted around Mountain View! Let me know if I have permission to post it to instagram or facebook! OR feel free to post your picture in a comment directly on my post (Click Here) Theuerkauf facebook page! 


EarthCapades Assembly TK-5 on Wednesday 11/20

This week students will attend an assembly to learn more about the importance and science of the Earth’s most precious resource, water! EarthCapades has also sent a follow up document to extend the learning. Feel free to click through some of these extension lessons with your child during the long Thanksgiving break to learn more. Here are some of the topics: Drought Watch, Water Conservation, The Water Cycle, Water Science, Clean Water, Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, Rainbow Science, and Indigenous Activism & Culture. I highly recommend clicking on some of the links having to do with Indigenous People, where their native land is located on the map and how they honored the earth and our land. EarthCapades H2O Show Teacher Resources 2024/2025

 

Proposition 28 Survey Feedback Continues!

Thank you to parents who have filled out the survey to share more about how we can use our new Prop 28 funds of about $50,000 to enhance our arts and music experiences at Theuerkauf. If you have not shared your ideas yet, please click on the survey below or attend one of the remaining upcoming meetings. 

  1. Survey: Please click here for a brief survey about potential future arts programming. (The students and staff will be given similar surveys at school). This survey will be open until December 15.

  2. Come and hear more about Prop 28 and give input on this topic at these upcoming meetings:

  • School Site Council, Monday, 12/9 @3:15 in the Conference Room or GoogleMeets - dzb-hpgg-kwh

  • Prop 28 / Outdoor Learning Meeting, 12/12 @3:15-4:15 (Zoom Link) 


Your input is valued and an important part of our process. To learn more about Proposition 28, click here.

 

With Thanksgiving next week I wanted to take a moment to share my gratitude for this community. When I think of all the progress and cherished moments that have been created in just a short 3.5 months it is truly incredible to reflect upon. The love and commitment to student growth that emanates from all members of this community is something to be proud of and I am grateful for. In my opinion, Theuerkauf is thriving because of our partnership. I am so grateful for the community we have built and I look forward to our journey ahead. Thank you for partnering with me as we continue to make Theuerkauf the best it can be for our cheetahs! I am so grateful to be your leader. Thank you.  


Warm Regards,

Principal Danielle Lyons
 
 Important Dates

 

Thursday, November 21st- MVWSD Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00-10:00pm (Zoom)

Friday, November 25th-November 29th- Thanksgiving Recess- No School

Monday, December 9th - Mindfulness Parent University Family Event 5:30-6:30pm MUR

Thursday, December 19th- MVWSD Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00-10:00pm (Zoom)

Friday, December 20th- Community Check-In 3:30-4:30 pm (Zoom)

December 23rd-January 3rd-Holiday Break- No School

Monday, January 6th- Teacher Service Day- No School

Tuesday, January 7th- Students Return
 
 School News

 

Cool Cat Winners going above and beyond to show or give COURAGE for Nov. 18th

Jaslyn H.                Rm 14

Nathan M.              Rm 13

Eesha L.                Rm 16

Ines L.                    Rm 15

Hudson Y.              Rm 6

Judith K.                Rm 6

Logan S.                Rm 9

Sophie R.              Rm 9

Erik T.                    Rm 17

Aysu H.                 Rm 17

Avery P.                Rm 20

Mateo C.               Rm 19

Annika                  Rm 21
 
 District News

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, November 21. Closed session will begin at 4:30 p.m., and open/public session begins at 6 p.m.

Some of the topics include:

  • Outdoor Learning Areas Designs

  • First Interim Budget Report

  • Staff Housing Documents

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

Interim Superintendent's Community Check In on Friday, Nov. 22

Please join us for our Community Check-In with Dr. Kevin Skelly on Friday, Nov. 22 at 3:30 p.m. Bring your questions. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Click here to register: http://mvw.sd/CC1122. 

 

Parent University Speaker Series: Understanding Your Child’s Score Reports

Date and Time: December 3, 2024, 5:30-7pm  Registration Link: http://mvw.sd/pu120324r

Understanding your child’s district and state test scores is a key part of building a foundation of excellence. Join Swati Dagar, our Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment as she discusses how to (i) access and interpret score reports and (ii) use the information to engage in a productive partnership with your child’s teacher(s).

To submit questions prior to the event, go to mvw.sd/questions. We will do our best to address your question during the session.

 

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.

 

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 MVEF at this festive community event in downtown Mountain View! Enjoy live performances, multicultural tributes, free refreshments, crafts, games, train rides, the dazzling tree lighting, and even a visit from Santa - all free for everyone!

🎨 Visit MVEF in the crafts area:

Kids can decorate holiday cards to take home and contribute to a collaborative community canvas painting themed “DREAM”.

Bring your friends, meet fellow parents and students, and spread the holiday cheer as we build connections in our vibrant community!

🌟 Also, Save the Date for Giving Tuesday 📅 Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Giving Tuesday is a perfect opportunity to support the education of every child in the Mountain View Whisman School District. Mark your calendar and help us make a difference!
 
 PTA News

Our Book Fair is Dec 5-11! This is a great way to raise funds for our library. Please sign up to help with set-up/cashier/clean-up. Thank you to Antje for leading this!

 

Winter Wonderland @ the Book Fair is Friday, Dec 6, 5-6pm. This is like Trunk or Treat, but we celebrate and share in winter traditions. Sign up to decorate a car or table. Thank you to Linda for leading this!

 

Our STEAM teacher Ms. Burton is holding Hour of Code at Theuerkauf Dec 9-11! If you are involved in coding, sign up to join one or more STEAM classes for the event. Questions? Email [email protected] 

 

Have you checked out our Theuerkauf PTA google site recently?! It has info about upcoming events and resources like ELAC and Reading Sleepover slides. Thank you to Joie for getting it up and running! 
 
 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

 

Learning Challenges Committee Meeting

December 3, 7:30 pm on Zoom

The LCC is working on providing a support group for parents, and planning to create a wish list for teachers throughout Mountain View and Los Altos for classroom supplies to support sensory needs. Would you like to help? Other ideas to support students and families with learning challenges? Join us here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUld-usrj8tEtNskynSpmorDiYZNt9_KAgq

 

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 Spartan Turkey Trot 

MVHS Sports Boosters is proud to host the 15th Annual Spartan Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning (Thursday, November 28, 2024) at the Mountain View High School Track (3535 Truman Ave, Mountain View, CA). People of all ages are encouraged to participate in the 5k Run & Walk and the Spartan Mile (1-mile). Kids are welcome to participate in the 5k and/or Spartan Mile + the 60/400 yd dash races (aka kids races). All proceeds benefit the MVHS athletics department and supporting teams/clubs. Register at https://www.spartanturkeytrot.com/.


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.
 
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