Important Dates to Remember
Jan 31 Spirit Day - Pajama and stuffie day
Feb 6 12:10-1:10pm Bookmobile
Feb 14 End of the Trimester – Minimum day
Feb 14 LCAP Survey Deadline
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
Aleksandr K. – Room 12
Mila C. – Room 13
Oren P. – Room 14
Keanu M. - Room 17
Jose V. – Room 18
Landels News
Dear Landels Families,
Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! May this year bring you love, happiness, and success. Thank you to all the parent volunteers that helped us celebrate with Lunar New Year activities in the MUR! Check out pictures on FB or IG.
Spirit Week 2/3 - 2/7
In partnership with Right at School, Landels will hold its first Spirit Week next week. Here’s the schedule:
Monday: Pajamas and Stuffie Day
Tuesday: Creative Head Day
Wednesday: Twin Day
Thursday: Color Block Day ( K-Red 1st-Orange 2nd-Blue 3rd- Purple 4th-Yellow 5th- Green)
Friday: Show your love (for the PTA and the Valentine’s Dance) - wear red, white or pink
Staying Healthy
We’ve seen an uptick in the number of students with the stomach flu. Washing hands and covering coughs are effective ways to stop the spread of germs. Students can always wash their hands in the restrooms before they eat. Thank you for taking some time to review healthy habits with your child.
LCAP survey is OPEN
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 was 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
Students have set a goal of 70% participation in the LCAP survey. All students will receive an extra recess/dance party if we meet our goal. Thanks for doing your part by completing the survey! The survey closes on 2/14.
Thank you!
Pieter Dolmans
Enrollment Reminder
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.
MVWSD News
The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Jan. 30. Closed session will begin at 4:30 p.m., and open/public session begins at 6 p.m.
Some of the topics include:
· Health and Wellness: Mental Health Continuum
· Superintendent’s Search
· Travel Policy
· Acknowledging Black History Month
For meeting details and agenda, please click here: https://www.mvwsd.org/trustees.
Open Enrollment for 2025-26 ends February 7
The Mountain View Whisman School District’s open enrollment ends February 7.
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.
If you missed the virtual elementary school info nights last week for neighborhood and choice schools, recordings and presentations are available on the school websites. Click on the links to each school's page below: Bubb, Castro, Imai, Landels, Mistral, Monta Loma, Stevenson, Theuerkauf, Vargas
There's help if you need it! In person registration help nights: (Sign up here to attend any of the help sessions: http://mvw.sd/help)
* Vargas Elementary (220 N. Whisman Rd) January 30, 2025 @ 5-7 p.m.
* Theuerkauf Elementary (1625 San Luis) February 5, 2025 @ 5-7 p.m.
MVWSD Preschool Program: Apply now for August
Explore our flexible, low-cost and convenient options for all families in our high-quality preschool program. Preschool offers affordable tuition and an 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. class, in addition to extended/full-day class until 3 p.m. and part-day (3 hour) classes.
Our preschool offers age-appropriate early math, language, literacy and science inquiry instruction, as well as social-emotional development. Children who will be 3- or 4-years old are eligible (Minimum age: 3 years old by December 1, 2025. Maximum age: 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025.)
Learn more at these parent meetings:
January 29 @ 4:00 pm (English) Zoom link: http://mvw.sd/PK129
February 6 @ 4:00 pm (Spanish) Zoom link: http://mvw.sd/PK26
Preschool is currently located near Castro/Mistral Elementary Schools (1850 Latham St.) and Theuerkauf Elementary (1625 San Luis Ave.)
For more info go to www.mvwsd.org/preschool or call 650-526-3560.
MVEF - SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR SPRING GALA ON SAT., APRIL 26TH, FROM 6-10 pm!
Join Us to Celebrate 40 Years of MVEF!
Four decades of empowering students and strengthening our community - let's celebrate together! Save the date for an evening of fun, entertainment, inspiration and connection.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for ticket info and more event details. It’s a great chance to unwind, connect with friends and other community members to support our students. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 06:00-10:00 pm | Los Altos Community Center
MVEF IS SEEKING NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES!
Do you care deeply about public education and want to make a meaningful impact in our community? Or do you know someone who would be a great fit for MVEF?
We are actively recruiting Board Members and School Representatives to join our team!
Interested or have a recommendation?
· Learn more here.
· Email [email protected] to express interest or share recommendations.
· Our recruiting committee will connect directly with all candidates.
Together, we can strengthen our schools and community!
PTA News
Last Fridays PTA Social Hour: Fri, 1/31 @ 8:15am, front gate
Come hang out, drink free coffee and chat with other parents after drop off! We will alternate between front and back gates. In an effort to reduce waste, please bring your own coffee cup! If raining, we will meet in the Staff Room. MVWSD Trustee Charles DiFazio is planning to drop by!
Family fun night: Valentine’s Party
Come party at the Landels Family Fun Night on Friday, Feb 7th. Free to attend with food, crafts, activities, games, music, and more.
· We are splitting into two sessions so the MUR does not become overcrowded:
o Kinder - 2nd graders from 5 - 6:30 pm
o 3rd - 5th graders from 6:30 - 8 pm
o Families with siblings pick whichever time works for you
· 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.
· Please RSVP Here!
Sign up is open for the Landels Talent Show
The Landels Talent Show is back!
Friday, March 14th, 6 - 8 pm in the Landels MUR.
· All students are encouraged to sign up to show off their talents, either solo or as a group act.
· Your child can be creative and show any kind of talent. Some past acts have included showing off an art portfolio, playing an instrument, dancing, juggling, monologue, comedy, and showing off a computer game they coded themselves!
· 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].
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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 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
Landels Family Valentine’s Dance
Film Festival
January Lunch menu
February Lunch Menu
2024-2025 School Calendar
2025-2026 School Calendar