he Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, December 18, at 6 pm.
Some of the topics include:
For meeting details and agenda, please click here: https://www.mvwsd.org/trustees.
mCLASS DIBELS Early Literacy Assessment Scores (grades K-2)
K-2 students recently completed a reading assessment. Families can access their student’s mCLASS DIBELS Home Connect Report through their Powerschool Parent Portal on January 12, 2026, after 4:00 p.m. Reports are available on the PowerSchool Parent Portal at https://ps.mvwsd.org/public/ under “Parent Reports” for each of your K-2 students. Steps for accessing reports on PowerSchool Parent Portal are here: Accessing PowerSchool Parent Portal Reports. If you have difficulty logging into the PowerSchool Parent Portal, please contact your school’s office.
Is your Student Too Sick for School?
As we move through the winter months, when the flu and other seasonal illnesses are common, it’s important to know when your student should stay home to rest and recover, as well as to prevent the spread of illness. Please take a moment to read the attached MVWSD’s Back to School Health Guidance flyer. It includes information on when your student should stay home, illness prevention tips and current COVID guidelines. Thank you for helping to keep our school community healthy and safe this winter!
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Parent Reports Now Available
Social-emotional learning isn’t just something students practice at school—it shows up in how they manage frustration, collaborate with others, and navigate relationships both inside and outside the classroom. Families are key partners and play an essential role in reinforcing these skills.
This year, MVWSD launched a new SEL survey in grades 3-8 that provides helpful data points for both parents and staff. Fall parent reports are now available in PowerSchool, and winter results will be coming the first week of December.
This is not an assessment, but a tool to understand how students are doing and where they may need support. Counselors will review individual student data confidentially and will contact families if they see areas of concern. At the school level, aggregated data may help guide SEL lessons or schoolwide activities.
The Parent/Guardian Report offers a table organizing students’ average rating for each of seven (7) topics from their most recent SEL Screener survey.
Students self-reported in six key areas:
• Self-efficacy
• Self-management
• Positive feelings
• Supportive relationships
• Challenging feelings
• Emotion regulation
Parents will see some sections of the report include a “Try This!” This feature lists simple strategies and conversation starters you can use at home. If you have questions about your child’s report, please reach out to your school counselor.
Next up, teachers will receive training on how to access and use their students’ SEL data.
Click here for an easy guide to locating your child’s SEL report in PowerSchool and understanding how to read it.
Open Enrollment for 2026-27 starts in January
In January, the Mountain View Whisman School District will be opening student enrollment for fall 2026.
For CURRENT students in transitional kindergarten-7th grade: Parents will be asked by email to confirm enrollment from January 20 to February 6.
For families enrolling NEW students: Submit your child’s information during the enrollment period held January 20 to February 6. Please check www.mvwsd.org/register for details about school information meetings held in January.
Meetings will be held in person with childcare and Spanish translation provided. Meetings will also have a virtual link option. Click here for details: mvw.sd/26meetings
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Transitional Kinder Night for all schools: Jan. 7
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Neighborhood elementary school info nights: Jan. 13
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Choice elementary school info nights: Jan. 14
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Preschool Parent Information Night: January 29 (English) and February 5 (Spanish)
Click here to learn which program is right for your young learner: mvwsd.org/kinderready
Register here for email updates about registration: http://mvw.sd/help
Please check www.mvwsd.org/register for how to locate your neighborhood school, how to explore school options and the four steps to register.
MVEF December Challenge Grant - Your Gift to MVEF Can Go Twice or Even Three Times as Far!
Join us in supporting local public schools in Mountain View during December with our Challenge Grant Match!
Thanks to generous donors, every dollar donated through December 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $26,000 — including gifts made through employer portals, DAFs, and stock donations. Double your impact today!
Employer Matching
You may even be able to triple your impact with employer matching programs. Check here whether your company matches.
With major tax changes ahead, 2025 is an ideal year to give — especially for donors who itemize — before current rules expire.
Your donation is 100% tax-deductible and helps ensure every MVWSD student benefits from a well-rounded, enriching education. Donate now — one-time or recurring!
MVEF wishes all our MVWSD families Happy Holidays and a wonderful start to 2026!