October 16, 2024

October 16, 2024

 

 Principal's Message

Dear Cheetah Community, 

Math Festival Night - TONIGHT! MUR 5:30-7pm 

Reminder to join us for dinner and math strategy games for the whole family! The fun won’t stop here! Your family will also receive a game bag to go home with! I can’t wait to see you tonight! 


Safety Month: October

October is Safety Month in MVWSD. Don’t forget that the districtwide earthquake drill is tomorrow (10/17). We have reviewed our procedures, and we are ready to practice. Parents, since students will be outside for approximately one hour, please plan to apply sunscreen to your child in the morning and have them bring a hat if they’re sun-sensitive.  Please reassure your child that drills are our way of practicing for an emergency.  

In the event of an emergency, like an earthquake, it’s possible that circumstances are not safe enough for us to release students as we typically do at the end of the school day. In an emergency, parents should not rush to school, but instead wait for updates from email, on mvwsd.org, social media and text/phone calls. So we know all students are accounted for, our schools will release students systematically to authorized adults when it’s safe. Please review our parent-student reunification procedures here.

  • When parents begin arriving to check out their children, they will need to go to the Student Release Gate. This is located near the sign that says “Stevenson Field”

  • Parents need to:

    • Get in the line on the path that goes down towards the field

    • Present identification to verify they are authorized to pick up requested student(s).

    • Sign the Student Release form as the person receiving student(s).

    • Receive a ticket or card identifying him or her as a person authorized to pick up the student and stand in the Parent Reunion zone. You will be directed there by our staff.

    • A runner with a corresponding ticket or card will go to the student holding area and give the ticket to the adult in charge.

    • Once their child arrives at the Reunion Gate parent and child give their tickets to a staff member

    • Parent and child should leave the campus immediately

Emergencies may never happen, but if they do, we’re better protected and are more able to help ourselves and others. 


Morning Costume Parade - Thursday, October 31st from 8:15-8:30am near the playground 

We will have a school wide costume parade on the blacktop. We will start to make two lines at 8:10. We will then have each grade level walk through the two lines to show off their costume. We will cheer and clap. If you prefer your child is not a part of this costume parade, please let their teacher know and we will have a separate fall activity for them during that 15 minutes!

Costume Reminders:

  • Only masks to prevent the transmission of COVID are allowed. No masks allowed so we can see everyone’s face.

  • No hand held “props” will be allowed out at recess, feel free to take these home after the parade.

  • Violence – no pretend “prop” weapons at all allowed on campus such as guns, knives, or swords. We would like to promote costumes that align with our values of being kind and inclusive. 

  • Appropriateness – costumes cannot promote violence or be offensive or inappropriate in any way.

Día De Los Muertos

The Day of the Dead, is celebrated from October 31st through November 2nd, is a time of both joy and quiet remembrance as families honor their loved ones who have passed away. While variations of the Day of the Dead are celebrated in many Latin American countries, some of the most well-known traditions are those from Mexico, where the celebration coincides with the return of the Monarch butterflies.

Here at Theuerkauf, every year we celebrate the Day of the Dead by celebrating life. We honor our loved ones by putting the altar and placing their picture with an offering. If you would like to add your loved one’s picture. Please bring it to the office with a small offering. Make sure you add your student’s name on the back, so we can return it when we bring down the altar.

We also have a Calaverita contest from October 15th to 25th. Every classroom was provided with Calaverita drawings. Your student was able to choose from three different choices. If your student is interested in participating but has not returned to his teacher or the office the Calaverita please have your student bring it to the office no later than this Friday, October 25th. We will choose the winners by November 1st.  


Notice: One Theuerkauf playground temporarily closed for construction

The Theuerkauf playground closest to the tennis courts/baseball diamond will be getting a new surface to ensure a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable experience for our students. The playground will be closed from Oct. 21 to 25 for construction. 

Contractors will be working on-site from approximately 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day. During this time, the area immediately surrounding it will be fenced for student safety. There will be minimal noise with no heavy equipment used. The project is expected to take 1-2 days to complete, though the playground will remain closed for the full week to allow time for proper curing.

Thank you for your understanding and patience. For questions about the project, please call the Mountain View Parks Department at 650-903-6326.


Principal Coffee - This Friday at the flagpole! 

Conferences and all day minimum days next week! (See “School News” for conference links)

We hope to see you there! 


Warm Regards,

Principal Danielle Lyons
 
 Important Dates

 

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)

Friday, October 18th - Principal Coffee 8:15am at the flagpole

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
 
 School News

 

Conferences - (Monday, Oct 21st- Friday Oct. 25th, All Minimum Days)

On Thursday you should have received information on how to sign up for conferences. If you 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. 
 
 District News

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m.

Some of the topics include:

  • Shoreline Update

  • Dyslexia Screener

  • Budget Advisory Committee Update

  • Contracting and Vendor Approval Processes

  • Board policy: Dress Code

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

 

MVWSD seeking District Equity Advisory Committee members

MVWSD is continuing our work by engaging meaningfully with the community on issues of equity through the District Equity Advisory Committee (DEAC). The goal of the DEAC is to provide feedback to the Superintendent on how to support MVWSD towards achieving its goals of becoming a more equitable and inclusive school district.

We are seeking a combination of district-level leaders, principals, teachers, staff members, and parent participants who represent the interests of both elementary and middle schools. Committee members will be expected to attend and participate virtually in meetings held once monthly (on average) online during the 2024-25 school year in the evening hours. 

If you’re interested in participating, please click here to apply.

 

Your donations of any amount help MVEF enrich education for every MVWSD student!

Love seeing your kids enjoy art, music, and hands-on science in elementary schools, and smaller English classes, athletics, clubs, and other activities in middle schools? MVWSD has one of the most socio-economically diverse student bodies in the Bay Area, and donations to MVEF ensure all students benefit from these essential programs, regardless of financial status.

With the MVEF Textathon & Phonathon season approaching, donate today to save a text and call! Every contribution makes a difference. Learn more about how you can support MVEF or make your tax-deductible donation here.

 

Crittenden Mattress Fundraiser on Oct. 20 

The Crittenden Music Department will be hosting a Mattress Fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 10 am - 5 pm. This fundraiser will help with the music department's general fund. This is one of our biggest events of the year and we need your help! The MUR is turned into a mattress showcase room where customers can try out the beds. There are brand names at this event as well as special models of beds that can't be found in regular stores. Thanks for your support.


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
 
 PTA News

Hope to see you at the PTA/Principal Coffee Friday!

PTA will be putting out snacks for staff during Conference Week (Oct 21-25). If you’d like to add a snack or note of appreciation and encouragement, please drop these off in the office.

Trunk or Treat is Friday, October 25, 5:30-7pm.Please sign up to decorate your car or donate candy!

Scholastic Book Fair is Dec 5-11. Watch for volunteer sign-ups soon!
 
 From Our Community Partners

 

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.

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

 

Northwest Santa Clara County CAC meeting

October 29, 9 am

Register: https://sccoe.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpfuipqTwiGd2j1kNEBuVtKlTXV4IJn1TB

 

Morning Let’s Talk Parent Support group

October 30, 9 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/tZcqcu-vrDsiHdW_I5OTIYOiHcpy1tEmzuta

 

Who’s Who is Serving Our Little Ones? - Planning and Strategies for Children 3-5

From Department of Developmental Services and Palo Alto CAC

November 14, 6-7 pm on Zoom. Register: http://bit.ly/DDSTraining2

 

Evening Let’s Talk Parent Support group

November 19, 7 pm  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/tZMtfu2hrj0pG9zqGFeTzEnqs1U7cVxTcfl-

 

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 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


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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