Important Dates to Remember
Jan 27 3-4pm School Site Council Meeting
Jan 29 8:15-9:15am Principals Coffee - Staff room
Jan 31 Spirit Day - Pajama and Stuffy day
Feb 6 12:10-1:10pm Bookmobile
Feb 14 End of the Trimester – Minimum day
Feb 17-21 Winter Break – No School
Feb 24 Students Return to School
Feb 26 8:15-9:15am Principals Coffee – Staff room
Mar 6 12:10-1:10pm Bookmobile
Mar 14 6-8pm Talent Show
Mar 21 Teacher Service Day – No school
Mar 27 6-7:30pm Open House
Mar 27 12:10-1:10pm Bookmobile
Apr 7-11 Spring Break – No School
Apr 17 6-7pm Science Night
Roar Recognitions
Zion W. - Room 1
Maggie V. – Room 2
Sonzal P. – Room 3
Yeva B.– Room 4
Sloane M. – Room 5
Biel G. – Room 6
Michael V. – Room 7
Pengson Z. – Room 8
Faridah A. – Room 9
Sofia F. – Room 10
Hannah C. – Room 11
Aleksander K. – Room 12
Mila M. – Room 13
Oren P. – Room 14
Keanu M. - Room 17
Jose V. – Room 18
Landels News
Hello Landels Families,
In today’s morning meeting, we talked about how small acts of kindness - a smile or a high five - can have a huge impact. Next week, Landels will join over 41,000 schools participating in the Great Kindness Challenge. All students will receive a checklist with random acts of kindness. Students can turn in their completed checklist at the end of the week for a small prize, although the bigger reward comes from spreading joy and gratitude through kind acts.
In addition, families can participate in the Great Kindness Challenge by completing their own checklist at home (English, Spanish, Mandarin). The Great Kindness Challenge comes at an opportune time, when we could all use a little more kindness in our lives. You should have received a message from our Interim Superintendent, Kevin Skelly, affirming the district’s commitment to protect our students. Landels is united in kindness!
Immigration Resources for Families:
Families who are concerned about immigration can develop a family preparedness plan. Visit Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan
Quick Guide for Students and parents (CA Attorney General)
Quick Guide for Students and Parents (Spanish)
Enrollment
Enrollment for next school year is open. Please remember that both new and returning students need to register for next school year. Click on the link to learn more and register your child. You can always email or call the front office if you need assistance with enrollment.
Thank you!
Pieter Dolmans
MVWSD News
Grades 5-7: Middle School Elective Student Interest Survey coming on Friday, 1/24
Our middle schools are beginning to develop a list of student elective offerings that are a great complement to our core academics. Our goal is to align electives with students’ interests and teachers’ credentials.
In order to gauge students’ interests, and inform the development of the elective catalog for the next school year, students in grades 5-7 will be asked to complete a survey in class on January 24th. This survey will list some possible elective choice areas for 2025-26 and ask students to indicate their level of interest for each of the choice areas. The purpose of this survey is to gauge student interests. Incoming and current middle school students will not formally request electives until March/April 2025. Please note that students will not be committed to taking the electives they express an interest in. All elective offerings are subject to student enrollment, interest, staffing, and teacher credentialing at the school site.
For more information on the process, and to view last year’s electives catalogs, please click on www.mvwsd.org/MSelectives.
LCAP survey opening on January 27
The District is updating the LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan). Your responses to the survey will guide the update of our District plan for the 2025-26 school year.
Parents, please click on your unique survey link that will be sent to your email address on Jan. 27. Your survey link is unique to your household and only one parent/guardian can complete it.
Your responses are confidential. Students in grades 4-8 will also be taking the LCAP survey. More information found here: mvwsd.org/LCAP
Open Enrollment for 2025-26 starts January 21
The Mountain View Whisman School District will be opening student enrollment for next fall on January 21.
For CURRENT students in transitional kindergarten-7th grade: Parents will be asked by email to confirm enrollment from January 21 to February 7.
For families enrolling NEW students: Please check www.mvwsd.org/register for how to locate your neighborhood school, how to explore school options and the four steps to register during the enrollment period held January 21 to February 7.
Transitional Kindergarten Info Meeting: Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m.
Meeting link: http://mvw.sd/TK122. Click here to watch a video about TK and learn about our programs for young learners: mvwsd.org/kinderready
For Fifth-Grade Families: Middle School Info Night on January 22, 2025
Please join us at this fun and informative virtual event. It is an opportunity for you and your fifth-grader to learn about middle school life next year as sixth-graders. You will have the opportunity to hear from our principals, learn about classes, hear tips on how to be successful at middle school and ask any questions you may have. Students are encouraged to attend!
Crittenden at 5:30 p.m. Meeting link: http://mvw.sd/CR0122
Graham at 6:30 p.m. Meeting link: http://mvw.sd/GR022
MVWSD Student Film Festival
K-8 students are invited to participate in the upcoming District Film Festival! The theme is Spotlight on Solutions: explore a problem and highlight a thoughtful solution that inspires change or brings hope. Films should be created on WeVideo, a video editing platform in Clever. Your child may be doing an in-class project, but they are also welcome to complete one at home. Films are due March 7th, check out this flyer for more info!
MVEF - JOIN US FOR OUR VIRTUAL "MVEF INFO SESSION” ON ZOOM!
Want to learn more about MVEF? Join our Board Members and School Representatives to learn about MVEF’s role, how it differs from PTAs, Prop 28, and more. Bring your questions - we’d love to hear from you!
Monday, January 27, 2025 | 07:00-07:45 pm | Register here.
MVEF IS SEEKING NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES
Are you passionate about public education, our local community and want to make an impact in our community? Or do you have any recommendations for board members from your community or the district community?
MVEF is actively recruiting new Board members or School Representatives! Learn more here or email [email protected] for any interest! If you recommend anyone, our recruiting committee will follow up with candidates directly.
PTA News
Family fun night: Valentine’s Dance
Come party at the Landels Family Fun Night on Friday, Feb 7th. Reconnect with old friends and make some new ones!
· Landels Family Valentine's Dance on Friday, February 7th.
· Please RSVP Here!
· Free to attend with food, crafts, activities, games, music, and more.
· Students should invite a favorite adult to be their partner for the evening (this is not a drop off event).
· Do you like to dress fancy? This is your excuse! Feel free to dress up in your party favorite, or feel free to come casual and comfortable, any kind of clothes are welcome.
· Volunteer: If you would like to help with day of decoration, set up, activities, etc, please sign up here.
Sign up is open for the Landels Talent Show
The Landels Talent Show is back: Friday, March 14th, 6 - 8 pm.
· All students are encouraged to sign up to perform, either solo or as a group act.
· Performing in front of others can be a beneficial part of any child's education as it helps build self-confidence, communication, creativity, and a sense of accomplishment.
· Past acts have included (but are not limited to!) singing, yo-yoing, gymnastics, magic tricks, martial arts demonstrations, cubing, juggling, and reciting poetry. Whatever your student's talent is, the wonderful Landels community will be cheering them on!
· Please sign up here! If there are too many sign ups we may need to create a waiting list, so please sign up early if you know your child wants to participate.
Questions? Please contact [email protected].
PTA Leadership Roles for next year
The PTA is looking to fill leadership positions for next school year. There is a two year term limit for board roles so we’re looking for a new president, vice president and treasurer (and more!) Please email Christina Wu Ly at [email protected] to learn more.
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
City of MV Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate the rich traditions of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mountain View Community Center! This multicultural event will showcase traditional performances, hands-on crafts, engaging games, community booths, and a diverse array of delicious offerings from food trucks. Join us for a day of cultural celebration and connection with the community!
The View Teen Center: January
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: Jan. 24: 3:15-6 p.m.), and the center features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, and outdoor area. January events include an MLK Day of Service, a book club, cooking classes, crafts, and much more. For more information, click here.
MVLA Speaker Series: Accountable with Dashka Slater
Join the next MVLA Speaker Series presentation, “Accountable: The True Story of a Local Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives it Changed,” with Dashka Slater on Tuesday, February 4 at 7PM at the Mountain View High School Theater. Join the author for a discussion of the propulsive and thought-provoking true story about the revelation of a racist social media account that changes everything for a group of high school students and begs the question: What does it mean to be held accountable for harm that takes place behind a screen? Register for this free event here.
Silicon Valley Reads 2025 Program
Silicon Valley Reads is a community engagement program that features books and an annual theme to bring people together by providing more than 150 free, public events each year in February and March. The 2025 theme is "Empowering Humanity: Technology for a Better World." We will learn from those on the forefront of the AI movement, explore ways in which technology impacts our daily lives and future, address questions related to ethics, and discuss how we can create a positive impact using the tools that are rapidly becoming accessible to each of us. For the featured books for adults and children and 2025 calendar of events, visit https://www.siliconvalleyreads.org/.
SCCOE Tobacco Use Prevention Education
Join the SCCOE Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) program for a bilingual event on the harmful effects of vaping and cannabis on adolescent health. This session will provide you with essential knowledge and resources to guide and support your children in making informed decisions. Learn strategies for starting conversations about these issues and connect with other parents dedicated to fostering a healthier environment for our youth. Sessions will be held at 5:30pm on January 28, February 6, April 2, and April 9. See flyer for more details or contact Alison Medeiros at [email protected].
Flyers
SCCOE Tobacco Use Prevention Education
City of MV Lunar New Year Celebration
Landels Family Valentine’s Dance
Film Festival
January Lunch menu
2024-2025 School Calendar
2025-2026 School Calendar