Important Dates to Remember
April 5 PTA Meeting 7:00 pm - Staff Room
April 10 -14 Spring Recess – No School
April 20 PTA Multicultural Festival 4:00-7:00 pm
April 24-28 PTA Bookfair
April 25 School Site Council Meeting 3:15 pm
April 25-27 CAASPP Testing - grades 3-5 ELA
April 28 CSMA Music Concerts grades K-4
May 2-4 CAASPP Testing - grades 3-5 Math
May 9-10 CAST Testing grade - 5 Science
Roar Recognitions
Aasha S. - Room 10
Aiden R. – Room 13
Bastian N. - Room 3
Bavanya R. – Room 14
Ben D. – Room 5
Damian Y. Room 13
Elijah S. - Room 1
Elise D. – Room 8
Emily H. – Room 2
Gabriel R. – Room 11
Johnwayne S. - Room 6
June G. – Room 13
Lucas G. – Room 9
Maya H. – Room 17
Mehul P. – Room 7
Simon K. – Room 4
Vivaan P. - Room 5
Landels News
Dear Landels Families,
I am so proud of the Lion community for collecting over 15 boxes of donations for the Ronald McDonald House. These items will be used to create "care kits" for families of critically ill children. Thank you for all your generosity!
Spring break (April 10-14) and test kits
MVWSD is on spring break April 10-14. School and District Offices will be closed. Students and staff will once again be receiving free COVID test kits from school this week. Please remember to administer the at-home COVID test to your child on April 16, before returning to school on Monday, April 17. If your child has symptoms or a positive result, they must stay home. Please check this link for specific instructions.
MVEF Gala
Tickets to the MVEF Gala are still available! Ticket sales end 4/23 or when they are sold out. To purchase Gala tickets, click here: https://bit.ly/mvefGala2023. MVEF funds CSMA music and art programs, Living Classroom and other programs that benefit the district.
You can preview items for the Online/Silent Auction here: https://bit.ly/mvefsilentauction
Or view raffle prizes here: https://www.mvef.org/2023-gala-raffle
CAASPP Testing
Grades 3-5 will take a CAASPP practice test when we return from spring break, followed by the ELA test on April 25th. Here is the testing schedule:
April 25th-April 27th - ELA Testing for 3rd-5th
May 2nd-May 4th - Math Testing for 3rd-5th
May 9th-May 10th - Science Testing for 5th Only
All students will test first thing in the morning (8:30am-10am). Please avoid scheduling appointments during these times.
Below are some tips you may find useful to help prepare your child for the CAASPP assessment:
· Explain to your child that it is important to do their best.
· Provide positive reinforcement and encourage your child each day.
· Keep the test in perspective. We want students to do their best, but please make sure they understand that it is only one test. Remind them that if they are doing their best, you are proud.
· Make sure your child gets an ample, normal amount of sleep the night before the test.
· Make sure they arrive on time each day.
· Have your child eat a healthy breakfast.
· Keep a positive attitude about testing around your child. Remind them that this is a time to show what they know.
I hope you all have a restful break spent with family and friends. Take good care.
Thank you!
Pieter Dolmans
BIG FUNDRAISING AND PERFORMING ARTS NIGHT FOR GRAHAM’S PTA (And a good way to preview Jazz Band, Orchestra, and Guitar Electives at Graham)
In Downtown Los Altos
Wednesday, April 19th
State of Mind Public House and Pizzeria
Award-winning pizza, curated tap list from California breweries, and indoor and outdoor dining.
From 4-9 pm, State of Mind will donate 20% of their sales if you tell them you're from Graham. For online orders enter the promo code "graham school" (NOT capitalized). Online orders to benefit the fundraiser are ONLY taken through the State of Mind Los Altos website.
101 Plaza North, Los Altos
(650) 383-5210
www.stateofmindpublichouse.com
Linden Tree Books
Great independent bookstore specializing in books for kids and teens as well as adults.
All day long Linden Tree will donate 15% of their sales if you mention Graham at check-out. You can also make online purchases (tell your family and friends!), but be sure to use the code GRAHAM to make your purchase count.
265 State St., Los Altos
www.lindentreebooks.com
To add to the fun, some of our performing arts groups will be performing at Linden Tree Books!
6:00-6:20pm Jazz Band
6:35-6:55pm Advanced Guitar
7:10-7:30pm Chamber Strings and Intermediate Orchestra
So on April 19th, enjoy some pizzas and then go buy some books, or buy some books and then go enjoy some pizzas. Either way, come by and benefit the Graham PTA!
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Ronald McDonald House Donations
We feel so proud to be part of this kind and generous community. We want to say THANK YOU for your donations of snacks and toiletries for the families of kids that are going through medical procedures. We would like to recognize 1st and 5th grade for bringing the most donations! Thank you also to Ms. Bea, Ms. Dettman and the Student Leadership team for their help. Good job Landels community!
Summer Reading Books Needed!
We all know how important reading is to academic success. It is especially important for all of our students to keep up their reading over the summer. Do you have books that your family has outgrown and that you can donate to other families at Landels for summer reading? If so, please bring them to Ms. Bea in the office. She will make sure that they find a good home for the summer. All levels of books are needed. We’ll be collecting books until Friday, May 5th. Thank you for your generosity.
Lost & Found
Is your child missing a sweater/jacket, lunch box, water bottle or umbrella? Our lostandfound cart is overflowing with many items. Please take a moment after school or on the weekend to check out the lost & found cart located beside Room 6.
LEAP
Discuss the classes below with your student and have him/her sign up in the office if interested.
LEGO Free Build (Grades K-5, max 10 students)
Friday, Apr21, 3-4pm, Room 11
Join fellow master builders in training for an hour of unscripted, free creative play with Legos.
- Sign-ups open Thurs, Apr6
Beginner Art (Grades K-2, max 20 students)
Monday, Apr24; Tuesday, Apr25; Monday, May1; 3-3:45pm, Room 16
Tap into your creativity with a fun-filled art program that teaches drawing and painting skills, learning along the way how important water is to us all.
- Sign-ups open Thurs, Apr6
MVWSD News
The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, April 6 at 6:00 p.m.
Topics include:
· Action Day Plus School Update on Community Outreach
· Enrollment and Choice Lottery Update
For meeting details and agenda, please click here: https://www.mvwsd.org/trustees.
Spring break (April 10-14) and test kits
MVWSD is on spring break April 10-14. School and District Offices will be closed. Have a safe and restful time away!
Please remember to administer the free at-home COVID test kit to your child on April 16, before returning to school on Monday, April 17. If your child has symptoms or a positive result, he/she must stay home. Please check this link for specific instructions.
Electives selection for grades 5-7 closes Friday
All 5th-7th graders should select their course electives online by April 7, 2023 through the PowerSchool portal. Fifth- through seventh-grade parents, please look for an email in your inbox dated March 24 with links to course catalogs and directions. Please log in to your PowerSchool portal account (either student’s or parent’s) to help your student select his/her electives. If you have difficulty with PowerSchool, please contact your school secretary. If you have not confirmed your child's enrollment for the 2023-24 school year, elective course selection will not be available.
Be Sunwise: Sunny days are ahead. Protect your skin.
While some exposure to sunlight can be enjoyable, too much can be dangerous. Take these steps to protect yourself and your children - who are often outside daily.
Apply sunscreen to all exposed skin using a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher that provides broad-spectrum protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Reapply every two hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating.
Traveling during spring break? Use extra caution near water, snow, and sand that reflect the damaging rays of the sun, which can increase your chance of sunburn.
MVEF News
On April 21, 2021 MVEF and the Crittenden Middle School PTA will be co-hosting a welcome potluck for incoming 6th graders and new students who enrolled during the current school year. To register, please click here: https://bit.ly/3Zy4QH1
Tickets to the MVEF Gala are still available! Ticket sales end 4/23 or when they are sold out. To purchase Gala tickets, click here: https://bit.ly/mvefGala2023
MVEF Gala Raffle Tickets are now on sale! Need not be present to win. Click the link below to view raffle items. Email [email protected] to purchase raffle tickets. https://bit.ly/2023-Gala-Raffle
MVEF still needs to raise an additional $240k to achieve the goal of $1.2MM by June 30, 2023. If you haven't made a donation yet during the current school year, please donate ASAP to help your school site achieve the goal to get an average of 10 new donors per school by April 15! Donations of any amount are meaningful in helping to reach the goal! Click here to see ways to donate.
District Chess Tournament Registration Open
The 20th Annual MVWSD Interscholastic Chess Tournament will be held on Sunday, April 30th, from 11:30am to 5:30pm at Bubb Elementary. Students from all MVWSD schools are welcome to join and enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition and camaraderie! The registration form and instructions can be found at tinyurl.com/mvwsdchess, and the deadline for registration is April 29. Any questions can be sent to Jonas Klittmark, tournament director, at [email protected].
Health and Wellness Parenting Tip: Praise
It is natural for us to pay attention to behaviors that are irritating, worrisome, or make us want to disappear from embarrassment. Usually, when our child is calm, quiet, and self-entertained, we breathe a sigh of relief. However, this inadvertently teaches our child that they can get our attention by being disruptive. The good news is that we can reverse this pattern by paying attention to our child’s positive behaviors.
To learn more parenting tips click here.
To praise positive behaviors:
Try praising something positive that your child is doing each morning and evening (for example, “Good job sharing with your sibling”). We are used to noticing disruptive behaviors, so praising your child’s positive behaviors will take some practice and patience – but will ultimately benefit both you and your child.
This tip came directly from the free, online Everyday Parenting program created by parenting expert, Dr. Kazdin.
To view more resources on parenting and other topics, click here.
The View Teen Center: April 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! April Teen Center events include local college tours, an Exploratorium Field Trip, and Extended Spring Break Hours from April 10-14: 1-6 p.m. See attached flyer for details about more upcoming events and programs or visit their webpage for more information.
PTA News
Multicultural Festival - April 20 4-7 pm
The Landels PTA's annual Multicultural Festival is coming just after Spring Break and will celebrate the theme "How do you say Friend?"
Call for Table Hosts
The Multicultural Festival is an annual outdoor event open to the Landels community, celebrating the rich diversity of the school. There is no cost to attend or to host a table. We are currently looking for families who would like to share their culture by hosting a table.
Table ideas include: serving samples of food, wearing traditional clothing, demonstrating song/dance, showcasing important holidays, and teaching a craft, game or language. No need to limit yourself to country boundaries - imagine sharing Appalachian music, Jewish holidays, how a mixed family celebrates holidays, a Fourth of July parade, k-pop…there’s no limit! “Culture” can mean many things to many people - personal identity, country, language, religion, family traditions…we want to celebrate it all!
We'll need our community's participation to make it a success. Is there something special from your culture that you'd be willing to share with our community? Please let us know by completing the table host form.
Please feel free to share this form with our extended community including our Landels Alums, grandparents, friends & neighbors.
Questions? Contact: [email protected]
Flyers
April Lunch Menu
The View Teen Center eNewsletter - April Events
Living Classroom: Docent Training Date Change
Landels PTA Meeting Schedule 2022/2023