Important Dates to Remember
Jan 23 6:30 pm Middle School Info Night Register here
Jan 24-Feb 10 Open Enrollment for 2023/2024 Register here
Feb 1 8:30 am ELAC/Principals Coffee - Staff room
Feb 7 5:30 pm Parent University: Living Our New “Normal” - Register here
Feb 8 6 pm PTA Meeting - Staff room
Feb 13 3:15 pm School Site Council Meeting
Feb 17 End of 2nd Trimester – Minimum Day
Feb 20-24 Winter Break – No School
Landels News
Hello Landels Families,
Approximately 30% of all California students are chronically absent. One of our goals at Landels is to increase daily attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism has a lasting impact on a student’s academic, social and emotional development. We have lots of great things happening at Landels and many strategies to address the impact of the pandemic on student learning, including small group reading instruction, RTI, tutoring support, and strong, differentiated instruction with a focus on priority standards. But, students need to be present in order to take advantage of these services and resources. Thank you for prioritizing your child’s attendance.
Walk Audit
On Wednesday, February 8th, the City of Mountain View will be conducting a walk audit at Landels to evaluate the area for walkability, comfort, and access. The walk audit will take about 1.5 hours and will be conducted by City staff, Safe Routes to School consultants, school staff and parents. This group will document travel pain points, evaluate street infrastructures, and observe the walking environment around the school.
Please complete this sign-up form if you are interested in joining the walk audit and helping to improve transportation safety near school.
For parents of 5th-graders: Middle School Information Night on Jan. 23
If you will have a 6th-grader next year, please check your inbox for the link to the Incoming 6th Grade Information Night on January 23. This is an opportunity for you and your student to learn about middle school life. You will hear from middle school principals, information about courses, tips on how to be successful at middle school and ask any questions you may have.
Returning students: Enrollment in MVWSD for next year
MVWSD enrollment for next fall for returning students will open soon.
For CURRENTLY enrolled students in transitional kindergarten-7th grade: Starting Jan. 24, parents can log on to the PowerSchool Parent Portal to enroll their children for next year. Look for an email in your inbox on Jan. 24. If you have difficulty signing in to PowerSchool, please contact the school office. For more information, call 650-526-3500 or go to https://www.mvwsd.org/register.
Thank you!
Pieter Dolmans
Discuss the classes below with your student and have him/her sign up in the office if interested.
Chinese Brush Painting (Grades 3-5, max 15 students)
Tuesday, Jan 24, 3-4:30pm (90 minutes), Room 15
Come and learn some basics of Chinese Brush painting. Let the brush do the work for you!
- Sign-ups are open
H.I.T.S. Tennis (Grades 4-5, max 12 students)
Thursdays, Jan 26 - Mar 9, 12:30-1:30pm, Blacktop
Learn the fundamentals of tennis through drills and games, and gain life skills like Honesty, Inspiration, Teamwork, and Sportsmanship.
- Sign-ups are open
Strawberry DNA (Grades K-5, max 20 students)
Monday, Jan 30, 3-4pm, Room 3
Have you ever wondered what DNA is? Let's break open strawberries to look at their DNA!
- Sign-ups are open
The Science Kit (Grade 3 only, max 15 students)
Tuesday, Jan 31, 3-4pm, Room 15
The STEAM Kit club from Los Altos High School will lead a class where you will make "elephant toothpaste"!
- Sign-ups are open
MVWSD News
For parents of 5th-graders: Middle School Information Night on Jan. 23
If you will have a 6th-grader next year, please check your inbox for the link to the Incoming 6th Grade Information Night on January 23. This is an opportunity for you and your student to learn about middle school life. You will hear from middle school principals, information about courses, tips on how to be successful at middle school and ask any questions you may have.
Returning students: Enrollment in MVWSD for next year
MVWSD enrollment for next fall for returning students will open soon.
For CURRENTLY enrolled students in transitional kindergarten-7th grade: Starting Jan. 24, parents can log on to the PowerSchool Parent Portal to enroll their children for next year. Look for an email in your inbox on Jan. 24. If you have difficulty signing in to PowerSchool, please contact your school office. For more information, call 650-526-3500 or go to https://www.mvwsd.org/register.
For parents of new students and incoming kinders: There are important new student registration meetings coming up.
MVWSD choice schools: There are in-person school exploration events: Wednesday, January 18 from 1:30 - 4 pm at Theuerkauf for parents of Theuerkauf Transitional Kinders, Preschool and for the public. Wednesday, January 25 from 2- 4 pm at Castro Elementary for parents of Latham Preschool and for the public.
Is your student too young for kindergarten?
Click here to learn about the right program for your young learner: https://www.mvwsd.org/kinderready
➤ The information meeting for transitional kindergarten is January 19 at 6:30 p.m. at this Zoom link: http://mvw.sd/TK119
➤ The preschool informational meeting is January 19 at 3:30 pm (English) at this Zoom link: http://mvw.sd/PK119 and February 1 at 3:30 pm (Spanish) at this Zoom link: http://mvw.sd/PK21.
Student registration starts soon!
Open enrollment for all students (including returning students) for the fall starts on Jan. 24. Click on https://www.mvwsd.org/register for all of the details.
Parent University: Living Our New “Normal”: Tips for Families on How to Thrive Post-Pandemic
Date and Time: Feb. 7, 2023 5:30pm Registration Link: https://mvw.sd/pu020723
The last three years have been difficult on parents and children. How do we keep going and continue to show up to support our families?
Together, we will be able to:
· Identify what the “New Normal” means to us.
· Learn tips and strategies to manage stress and navigate our “New Normal”
· Commit to take one action to address a personal goal
MVEF survey request
MVEF is a community-driven 501(c)3 organization that raises funds for specific programs across the Mountain View Whisman School District. Because families like yours drive the majority of our annual donations, we'd like your feedback on the programs that we fund. Click here to take the survey.
Mentor Tutor Connection Volunteer Info Session
Come learn about volunteering as a Mentor or Tutor! Help a local student to a brighter future. VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SESSION - January 19, 12:00-1:00 pm, El Camino YMCA, 2400 Grant Road, Mountain View. To register go to www.mentortutorconnection.org/events - or email [email protected].
Health and Wellness Parenting Tip: Belly Breathing
Our mood is influenced by physical sensations in our body. When we feel stressed, we tend to take quick and shallow breaths. By taking slow and deep breaths, we can signal our body to relax.
Watch this video to learn more about how belly breathing can help your child (or you) feel more relaxed.
To belly breathe:
1. Choose a comfortable position, such as sitting on a chair or laying on your back.
2. Place one hand on your belly.
3. Take a deep breath in through your nose while you count to four. As you breathe in, your belly should rise.
4. Hold your breath while you count to five.
5. Breathe out through your mouth while you count to six. As you breathe out, your belly should flatten.
You may need to repeat these steps for 5-10 minutes before you start to feel relaxed. By practicing these steps, you can learn to relax after stressful situations.
MV Public Library: Positive Approaches to Managing Challenging Behaviors in Kids
Looking for ways to manage challenging behaviors in your child or teen? Jessika Hurts, Psy.D., Clinical Instructor, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine will offer expert practical advice and answer your questions at this free virtual Mountain View Public Library event on Thursday, February 2 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Register in advance here.
The View Teen Center: January Events
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. The center is open Monday through Friday: 3:30 - 7 p.m. and Saturday: 1 - 6 p.m, and features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, outdoor area, and much more! January Teen Center events include art classes, cooking classes, and an iPhone Photography workshop. See attached flyer for details about upcoming events and programs or visit their webpage for more information.
PTA News
Call for Board Nominees
The Landels PTA is looking for nominees for our 2023-2024 Board. All positions are 1 year terms and our nominating committee looks forward to talking with you about them and helping you learn more. If you're interested, or want to learn more, please complete the following survey:
https://forms.gle/Syj5m9G9wipEeo8b9
Flyers
Mentor Tutor Connection Volunteer Info Session
Parent University: Living Our New “Normal”: Tips for Families on How to Thrive Post-Pandemic
MV Public Library: Positive Approaches to Managing Challenging Behaviors in Kids
The View Teen Center: January Events
Lunch menu - January
Landels PTA Meeting Schedule 2022/2023