Important Dates to Remember

Sept 18-22 Fall Book Fair

·       Fri 3-4pm

Sept 22      Spirit Day - Pajama Day

Sept 27      8:30am ELAC/Principals Coffee – Staff room

Oct 2          3:15pm School Site Council Meeting - Zoom

Oct 3          5:30pm Parent University Speaker Series Register

Oct 6          3:30-4:30 Community Check-in - Zoom

Oct 10       Picture Day

Oct 12       Teacher Service Day – No School

Oct 13       Recess Day – No School

Oct 20       3pm Walkathon

Roar Recognitions

Abhi S. – Room 17

Ajay E. – Room 2

Amelia G. – Room 4

Brandon P. – Room 11

Camila I. – Room 6

Emma G. – Room 14

Niyah K. – Room 12

Noor A. – Room 1

Olivia P. – Room 18

Asher P. – Room 16

Rishen S. – Room 5

Saretta E. – Room 10

Sebastian B. – Room 13

Selah C. – Room 8

Steven Q. – Room 7

Will M. – Room 9

Landels News

Hello Landels Families,

This week, all students participated in the city’s Safe Routes to School program, where they gained valuable information about safely walking and rolling to school. All students also got to pick out a free book at the Book Fair thanks to the generous contributions of the Landels community and the PTA. Check in with your child about the book they received and take the opportunity to read with them.

Vice Principals

7 students got to see what it’s like to be a vice principal for a day as part of their reward for completing the summer reading challenge. They helped with our reclassification ceremony, conducted some classroom observations and gave our teachers feedback, and interviewed Principal Kobata, Bubb’s new principal. A big thank you to the 7 students for helping to run the school!  Abir S., Lola M., Claire P., Toma I., Ruby S., Maya H., Shreyas N.

Reclassification

Today we celebrated all our English Learners that reclassified as English Proficient. I am so proud of these students for all the hard work and effort they put into developing their English language. Please join me in recognizing the following students:

Kina W., Mila M., Chisako T., IIya K., Rohan P., Bariyan D., Natalia A., Sahily O., Ella S., Alexia J.

Thank you!

 

Pieter

Now hiring: Noon Duty Assistant

Landels families, we are hiring for help with morning, recess, and lunchtime supervision. If you are interested, please apply now at mvwsd.org/jobs.

Reporting an Absence - school starts at 8:15am and attendance will be taken during class check-in.  If your child is absent, please call the attendance line at 650-526-3520 x 2 by 8:30am or email Stefani at [email protected]. If we do not know the reason for the absence, your child will be marked unexcused.  If you are late or you have a dentist or doctor’s appointment during class time, please call the school office.

Short-Term Independent Studies

If you are planning on scheduling family vacations, please make every effort to schedule around our instructional calendar. You can also find minimum days outside our regularly scheduled early release Thursdays for scheduling appointments for your scholar.  If your plans include your child missing 3-15 days of school, please notify the front office to discuss a short-term independent studies contract to minimize the impact of missed school days.

MVWSD News

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 5:30 p.m.

Meeting topics include:

·       Reception honoring newly-tenured teachers, 5:30-6 pm

·       Possible Joint Use Agreement          

·       i-Ready Diagnostic 1 Assessment Data       

·       Board of Trustees Goals       

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

Better Together: September

This month, #BetterTogether explores identity and celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, which are both essential components of fostering inclusive and enriching schools in MVWSD. Recognizing and respecting the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities of students not only promotes a sense of belonging and allyship but also encourages a more comprehensive and meaningful learning experience for all. Hispanic Heritage Month, in particular, provides an opportunity to appreciate the rich tapestry of Hispanic/Latino cultures, their contributions to society, and the stories of Hispanic/Latino students within our own community. Celebrate with us this month! We are #BetterTogetherMVWSD. For more information about Better Together, visit mvwsd.org/BetterTogetherMVWSD.

Volunteer with MVEF!
MVEF needs 1-3 additional volunteers at each school in MVWSD. MVEF school representatives help the families at their school understand what MVEF is and why it exists so that they are inspired to donate and spread the word about the impact of MVEF funding. MVEF also needs volunteers to help with planning our annual Gala and other community events. To learn more, visit: https://www.mvef.org/volunteer

MVPD Digital Safety Talk, Sept. 27

Mountain View Police Department will hold a speaker series event on digital safety on Wednesday, September 27, at 7 PM at the MVPD auditorium, 1000 Villa Street. There will also be a live stream option. Learn from Mountain View cyber crimes detectives about how to help ensure the safety of you and your children on the Internet, particularly when it comes to social media platforms and usage. For information, call 650-903-6344.

MV Public Library Parenting Program: Sept. 27

The MV Public Library will host a parenting presentation, “The Best You for the Best Them,” on  Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm on Zoom. Research shows that teens' and parents' emotional well-being are highly entwined. With support from author and parenting coach, Laura Cleary, set aside time to acknowledge your need as a parent for selfcare, and receive concrete ideas and support to model this for your teen and uplift your relationship. Register here.

PTA News

PTA Welcome Packets sent home in backpacks

Please sign the Participant Waiver and turn it into the office. This allows your family to participate in all PTA events like Walkathon, Game Night, Science Night, etc. (You don't have to be a PTA member to come to our events but we welcome you to become a member to show your support!) Digital copy here.

Fall Book Fair: Sep 18 - Sep 22

Shopping Hours: Wed 3 - 6 PM, Thurs 12 - 3 PM, Fri 3 - 4 PM.

Thanks to your continued support, every student was able to choose a book, sponsored by the PTA, during their class visit earlier this week. Looking for additional books? Family shopping is after school, and every purchase on the online book fair also supports Landels: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/landels

Landels Game Night: Thursday, Sept 28, 5-7 pm

Join us next week on Thursday, September 28th from 5 to 7 pm for an evening of games and family fun in the MUR and on the blacktop.

We will have a variety of board and card games for kids of all grades, including cooperative and strategy games. We will have some snacks and drinks, but feel free to bring some food for your family or to share.

We need your help with set up, clean up, and leading games! Please sign up here or contact Anna Botelho at [email protected].

Family Science Night: Oct 6, 5:30-7 pm

Come join us for an evening of interactive science in the MUR! Students will rotate through various Mad Science stations, including Dry Ice, Slime, Magnets, and Bouncy Balls. There will be something to take home from each station! Sponsored by the PTA.
A taco truck will be on site starting at 5pm. You may also bring your own dinner.
We only have capacity for 150 students, and there are only a few spots remaining -- please sign up here. 

Walkathon: Friday, Oct 20

Walkathon still needs more volunteers to help with planning and also for the day of the event Friday, 10/20. Check out the volunteering opportunities here!

Also, every student, teacher and staff will receive a free walkathon t-shirt from the PTA for this year’s walkathon but keep your eye out for your chance to pre-order additional shirts for family, friends, or as thank you gifts for your anticipated biggest donors!

Mark your calendars!

Or just sync the Konstella Event calendar to your personal one by clicking here! 

9/18-9/22 Fall Book Fair, MUR

9/28 Family Game Night, 5-7pm in MUR and blacktop

10/4 Walk and Roll Wednesday

10/6 First Fridays PTA Social, 8:30am front gate

10/6 Science Night, 5:30-7pm in MUR

10/20 Walkathon 3-6pm

Flyers

September CAC and LCC Events

The View Teen Center: September 

MV Public Library Parenting Program: Sept. 27 

Family Science Night

Game Night

LEAP

September Lunch Menu

2023-24 School Calendar