February 4, 2026


 

 Principal's Message

Dear Cheetah Community, 

It’s Registration Time! 90 TH Families left to register! 

It’s that time of the year again in which we need to know your plans for next school year. Please submit the returning student survey to help us plan for the 2026-2027 school year. The survey is open from January 21st till February 6. To avoid getting multiple reminder calls, please fill it out as soon as you can. All students in grades TK-5 have to submit the form even if you are unsure of your plans. Instructions for returning students are located here: mvwsd.org/register.

If you need help completing registration, please sign up for in-person Help Night sessions listed below. 

Castro - Wednesday, February 4 @ 5-7pm

Graham - Tuesday, February 3, @ 5-7pm

 

LCAP Survey - Due February 13th! 

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 2026-27 school year.

Parents, please click on your unique survey link sent to your email on January 26. Your survey link is unique to your household, and only one parent/guardian can complete it. The survey closes on February 13.

Your responses are confidential. Students in grades 4-8 will also be taking the LCAP survey. More information found here: mvwsd.org/LCAP

 

PTA/Principal’s Coffee - Friday, Feb. 6th in the Library!

Come join me on Friday where I will talk more about the LCAP survey, ELPAC, CAASPP, and tips for supporting your child at school! If you need help with registration for next year, Friday is the last day. We can help you with that too! 

 

Friendship Dance! Friday, Feb. 6th from 6pm-8:30pm hosted by PTA!

Save the date and get your dancing shoes ready! See PTA news for more information!

 

Looking to get involved with limited time available?

Sign up to help put together the art show for Open House (3/26)! Art Show volunteers are a vital part of this event and an excellent volunteer opportunity for those who are only available for one or two days of volunteering.  Art Show Volunteer Form 

 

In partnership,

Principal Danielle Lyons

 
 Important Dates

 

Friday, February 6th~ PTA/Principal’s Coffee 8:15-9:00 a.m in the library

Friday, February 6th~ Friendship Dance 6:00-8:30 p.m

Friday, February 13th~ End of Trimester- Minimum Day- Dismissal 12:10 p.m

February 16-17- Washington & Lincoln Day -No School

February 18-20- Winter Break- No School

 
 School News

 

Cool Cat Winners going above and beyond to show one of the Core Values (Respect, Integrity, Courage, Responsibility, Perseverance) for January 30th

Cameron N.         Rm 13

Tomas F.              Rm14

Erick L.                Rm11

Theo M.               Rm 15

Rey U.                 Rm 16

Wesley P.             Rm 6

Emery D.              Rm 7

Tyler H.                Rm 8

Esther L.              Rm 9

Jane F.                 Rm 17

Kepler L.              Rm 18

Maleiah T.            Rm 19

Diana G.              Rm 20

Hannah K.           Rm 22

Jerome F.            Rm 21

 

Pancake Fundraiser & Car Show

Our Pancake Fundraiser & Car Show is coming up soon on Saturday, March 28 from 9-11 AM, and we’d love your support! Before we open sign-ups to the broader school community for a strong push, we’re hoping to get staff sign-ups in place. We’ll be sending home another round of flyers to families shortly. Please consider signing up to help at the event if you’re available!

We also need more cars for the car show! If you or someone you know has a classic car, motorcycle, vintage vehicle, or any cool car they’d be willing to show off, please help spread the word and encourage them to sign up. Better yet - help them commit by filling out the form for them! All we need is their name, email, make/model. I am also working on getting a fire engine and a police car out to the event.

Volunteer Sign-Up: https://bit.ly/THPancakeFundraiser
Car Show Registration: https://bit.ly/ThCarShow26

This event will also feature the Scholastic Discovery Book Fair and a Sustainability Fair with tons of community partners. Please let me know if you have any questions!

 
 District News

Electives selection for grades 5-7 opens on February 23, 2026 

It’s 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 look for an email coming to your inbox on February 13th with links to course catalogs and directions. Please talk with your student and then log in to your PowerSchool portal account (either student’s or parent’s) beginning February 23rd to help your student select his/her electives. All 5th-7th graders should select their course electives online by March 6th through the PowerSchool portal. 

 

Complete your LCAP Survey before Feb. 13!

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 2026-27 school year.

Parents, please click on your unique survey link sent to your email on January 26. Your survey link is unique to your household, and only one parent/guardian can complete it. The survey closes on February 13.

Your responses are confidential. Students in grades 4-8 will also be taking the LCAP survey. More information found here: mvwsd.org/LCAP


Enrollment for the fall is open NOW!

Bright futures start here! Student registration for the fall is open now through Feb. 6. Learn how your student can grow and thrive in our caring preschool–8th grade learning community.

Preschool Parent Information Nights: February 5 (Spanish) and February 11 (English). Click here for details: mvw.sd/26meetings.

For CURRENT students in transitional kindergarten-7th grade: Parents should confirm enrollment before February 6.

For families enrolling NEW students: Submit your child’s information before February 6. 

Get in-person help with enrolling your student by joining us for one of our Registration Help Nights! Please bring all necessary documentation. Our staff will be available to answer questions, walk you through the process and ensure your student is fully registered.

Castro: January 28 @ 5-7 p.m. 

Theuerkauf: January 29 @ 5-7 p.m.

Graham: February 3 @ 5-7 p.m.

Castro: February 4 @ 5-7 p.m.

Please check www.mvwsd.org/register for how to locate your neighborhood school, how to explore school options and the four steps to register.



2026 MVEF Spring Gala – Make Waves!
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 6:00–10:00 PM | Los Altos Community Center

We need your help To Make the Gala a Success!

  • Please donate an item or experience to our auctions here—vacation stays, parties hosted by parents, teachers, principals, wine bottles, event tickets, services, and more are welcome.

  • And consider volunteering with planning, setup, or event check-in! You can sign up here.

  • Secure your Early Bird tickets here until March 2nd with a special discount for first-time attendees. Enjoy a lively night out with dinner, silent and live auctions, and dancing with a DJ.

Thank you for supporting MVEF and helping us Make Waves for Education. The ripples of community support will build into a powerful swell for MVWSD students. 

 

 
 PTA News

Friendship Dance

Come and join us for the Friendship Dance this Friday, February 6th from 6-8.30 pm at the Theuerkauf MUR!  We’ll have lots of food, crafts, hair spray, music, and, of course, dancing!! 

Thanks to everybody volunteering and donating! You can drop off your donations in the front office, there is a box labeled Friendship Dance. Thanks so much for all your support!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IEhtuwnVS9N57sFUaNydu6m4ORe4ylNM2relZmzbCZ4/edit?gid=201221102#gid=201221102

 

Raffle Basket Fundraiser - There will be over a dozen baskets you could win. Check out all the amazing baskets: https://sites.google.com/site/theuerkaufpta/events/basket-raffle

 
 From Our Community Partners

 

Spartans Sports Camp Registration is Now Open!

Mountain View High School Athletic Boosters are excited to announce that registration for summer camp is now open at SpartansSportsCamp.com. Camp will run June 8th - July 31st  at Mtn. View High School. As always, all proceeds benefit the Mtn. View HS Athletic Department.

Take advantage of our discounts:

Early Registration Discount: Save $25 on each summer session if you register by March 15 at www.SpartansSportsCamp.com. Register today! 

Multi-Session/Sibling Discount: Save 10% on camp fees only (excludes lunch and extended care) when you register for 2 or more sessions at the same time. 

 

The City of Mountain View wants your input on Rengstorff Avenue!

The City of Mountain View is conducting the Rengstorff Avenue Complete Streets Study to identify ways to improve safety, comfort, and greenery along Rengstorff Avenue for all road users.   

We Need Your Input. Your ideas and feedback are essential to shaping the future of this corridor. 

Share your thoughts on how Rengstorff Avenue can be improved by: 

  • Taking our online survey, or

  • Joining us for a Community Walking and Biking event on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at 7:45 a.m. We will meet at the Mountain View Community Center. 

For more information, visit MountainView.Gov/CityProjects.


View Teen Center Winter Registration is Open! 

Winter Registration for The View Teen Center is officially live. Be sure to check out the awesome lineup of programs in January–March and register online before they fill up!

 
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