| Principal's Message |
Dear Cheetah Community,
October is loaded with a lot of great opportunities and fun for the whole family!
Math Game Night Festival! Wednesday, October 16th 5:30-7pm in the MUR Please bring the whole family for a pizza and salad dinner and a night full of extremely fun math games and learning strategies! It’s a Math Festival for the whole family! There are games for every family to enjoy. Last year, I was completely engaged the whole night at all of the different math game stations and I can’t wait to play again with you! Please mark this on your calendar for a night of fun with the family!
Conferences - (Monday, Oct 21st- Friday Oct. 25th, All Minimum Days)
On Thursday you should have received information on how to sign up for conferences.
missed the email, please click on the link here to schedule your conference!
Greening Input from Parents at Theuerkauf! - Wed. October 23rd from 6-7pm (Zoom Link)
Meeting ID: 863 1390 8908
Passcode: Green
Please join me on Zoom to give your feedback about Greening at Theuerkauf! We are looking forward to hearing community feedback about what you want to see on campus for our students. I will go over Theuerkauf’s greening score to start the discussion and give visuals of some options to get ideas. Then I will open it up to you to hear what is most important to your family and what you would like to see on campus. Students and staff members will also have separate times to give their feedback.
Earthquake Emergency Drill Information for Parents
Below under “District News” you can learn more about our Earthquake drill coming up on Thursday, October 17th. Here is some information for you if there was a real earthquake. There is no need to come on October 17th, this information is just for you in case you need to use it in the future.
Warm Regards,
Principal Danielle Lyons
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| Important Dates |
Wednesday, October 9th- Retake Picture Day
Thursday, October 10th- Teacher Service Day- No School
Friday, October 11th- Recess Day- No School
Wednesday, October 16th- Math Family Game Night- 5:30-7pm in MUR
Thursday, October 17th- MVWSD Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00-10:00 (Zoom)
Tuesday, October 23rd- Greening Input from Parents at Theuerkauf! 6-7pm (Zoom Link)
October 21th-October 25th- Teacher/Parent Conference Week- Minimum Days- Dismissal 12:10
Friday, October 25th - Trunk or Treat in the TH Parking Lot - 5:30-7:00pm
Monday, October 28th - Friday, October 31st- Walden West for 5th grade
Friday, November 1st- End of 1st Trimester- Minimum Day, Dismissal 12:10pm
Thursday, November 7th- MVWSD Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00-10:00 (Zoom)
Monday, November 11th- Veterans Day - No School
Friday, November 15th- Report cards go home electronically
Thursday, November 21st- MVWSD Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00-10:00pm (Zoom)
Friday, November 22nd- Community Check-In 3:30-4:30 (Zoom)
Friday, November 25th-November 29th- Thanksgiving Recess- No School
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| School News |
Cool Cat Winners going above and beyond to show or give RESPONSIBILITY for Oct. 4th
Emiliano S. Rm 13
Nolan M. Rm 14
Lila N. Rm 15
Liv B. Rm 11
Elijah V. Rm 11
Messiah R. Rm 7
Rebekah L. Rm 7
Katie H. Rm 9
John S. Rm 8
Cassie H. Rm 18
Robbie S. Rm 17
Dylan M. Rm 19
Salvador L. Rm 20
Tahlia D. Rm 21
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| District News |
Better Together: October
Families come in all shapes and sizes, each one a unique community bound by love, support, and shared experiences. This month #BetterTogether presents the topic “A family is a community”. October is also LGBTQ+ History Month. As we celebrate both of these together, we are reminded of the countless families that have fought for recognition and acceptance, paving the way for a more inclusive understanding of what family means. From single-parent households to multigenerational homes, from same-sex couples to chosen families within the LGBTQ+ community, each family contributes its own special thread to the vibrant tapestry of our society. For more information about Better Together, visit mvwsd.org/bettertogetherMVWSD.
Parent Involvement Board Policy
Families, thank you for your engagement and involvement with our schools. Our sustained partnership is a big part of our continuous improvement as a district. Per California Department of Education guidelines, here for your review is the most recently updated version of our Board Policy on Parent Involvement. Any questions should be directed to Geoff Chang, Director of Federal, State, and Strategic Programs ([email protected]).
Your employer could help us meet the MVEF goal of $1.2 MM for 2024-25!
Employer matching and grants from local companies are a major source of the funding for MVEF each year. October, November, and December are months when many companies coordinate “giving days” to encourage their employees to make philanthropic gifts to support nonprofits. If your company does this, please consider listing MVEF as a non-profit organization doing good work in your child’s school district nurturing all students’ learning experience and education. Sometimes corporations even offer to double match your contribution for a specific time period. Please check here whether your employer offers a corporate matching program.
For more information about what MVEF does, please click here.
Free COVID tests available to order
US residential households are now eligible to order four free at-home COVID tests from the US Postal Service COVID test order page. Prepare for respiratory virus season and learn how and when to test for COVID-19. Some of the tests shipped may show expired dates on the box—please note the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the expiration dates of the tests being distributed through this program. You can find the full list of extended test expiration dates at the FDA At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests web page.
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| PTA News |
Bookfair Planning Meeting:
Halloween Costume Swap: Tuesday, 10/15
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Donate used costumes & accessories to the collection box in the office, or bring directly to the swap
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Swap Day is Tuesday, 10/15. Costumes will be laid out on tables in front of the school 2:30-3:30pm for "shopping" with a responsible adult.
PTA Association Meeting: Tuesday, 10/15, zoom.
Trunk or Treat: Friday, 10/25
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| From Our Community Partners |
Walden West: Autumn Adventure 2024
Join the entire Walden West Community for an Autumn Adventure in the woods on Saturday, October 12 from 9am - 12 pm at Walden West! It is a great way for families to see Walden West if they have not been to science camp yet or to revisit their favorite spots if they have already attended. It will be fun for all ages with hiking, nature activities, garden time, food, music, and more! For tickets and ways to be involved, visit https://givebutter.com/wwf-autumn-adventure.
MVLA Speaker Series: Never Enough with Jennifer Wallace
Join the next MVLA Speaker Series presentation, “Never Enough: Mattering as a Solution to Toxic Achievement Pressure,” with author Jennifer Wallace on Wednesday, October 30th at 7PM at the Crittenden Middle School Auditorium. In this eye-opening talk, Wallace investigates the deep roots of toxic achievement culture, explores its harmful impact on our kids, and delivers the powerful solution: mattering, the psychological concept of feeling like you add value and are valued regardless of your external achievements. Wallace provides a practical mattering framework that parents and educators can use to tackle achievement pressure at home and in the classroom. Register for this free event here.
Free Parent Training for Families of Children with Disabilities
The Community Advisory Committee and Department of Developmental Services are hosting parent training this year. There will be interpretation available through DDS in Spanish, Vietnamese, and ASL. See below for details:
Who's Who in Serving Our Little Ones
Planning and Strategies for Kids Ages 3 to 5
For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Thursday, November 14, 2024
6-7pm on Zoom
Register here: https://bit.ly/DDSTraining2
Stay Tuned for 2025 Topics: Ages 5 to 14 & 14 to Adulthood
Volunteer with Mentor Tutor Connection
Mentor Tutor Connection is actively recruiting volunteers for our mentoring (high school students) and tutoring (K-8 students) programs located in Los Altos and Mountain View public schools. To learn more about Mentor Tutor connection, please email programs@mentortutorconnection.org or visit mentortutorconnection.org.
The View Teen Center: October
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. (Adjusted Hours: Oct. 10-11 & Oct. 21-25, 1-6 p.m.), and the center features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, and outdoor area. October events include Halloween-themed activities, art classes, a Bike to Boba, and much more. For more information, click here.
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