Important Dates to Remember
Feb 14 End of the Trimester – Minimum day – Dismissal at 12:10pm
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 7 Report cards sent home electronically
Mar 14 6-8pm Talent Show
Mar 21 Teacher Service Day – No school
Mar 24 3pm School Site Council
Mar 26 8:15-9:15am Principals Coffee – Staff room
Roar Recognitions
Mia B. – Room 1
Emmie W. – Room 2
Sofia A. – Room 3
Liam O. – Room 4
Ori B. – Room 5
Parker L. – Room 6
Sidharth N. – Room 7
Jasmina A. – Room 8
Rohan M. – Room 9
Prakram C. – Room 10
Ximena H. – Room 11
Selah C. – Room 12
Rishen S. – Room 13
Maddy F. – Room 14
James R. – Room 16
Lucas G. – Room 17
Rosanna R. – Room 18
Landels News
Hello Landels Families,
February is Black History Month. Students will be participating in several activities to learn about the history and contributions of Black Americans. Yesterday, Kinder students spent time learning about specific black individuals while our 4th and 5th grade students are working to create a mosaic to celebrate Black History Month.
I encourage everyone to have conversations about Black History Month at home as well. Here are some resources from PBS that may be helpful. You can also ask your child the following questions: Why is there a Black History Month? How can we celebrate Black History Month?
I appreciate your partnership and support in making our community inclusive.
Valentine’s Day
I look forward to seeing everyone at the Valentine’s Dance this Friday! If your child would like to participate in Valentine’s Day on Friday 2/14, we ask that they include everyone in their class AND that they do not bring food to share.
Thank you!
Pieter Dolmans
Enrollment - DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY
Enrollment for next fall for all students in the Mountain View Whisman School District is open now at www.mvwsd.org/register.
For CURRENT students in transitional kindergarten-7th grade: Parents, click on the link in your email to confirm enrollment before February 7. Whether your family plans to return to MVWSD or relocate over the summer, please complete the survey..
For families enrolling NEW students, please check www.mvwsd.org/register to locate your neighborhood school, how to explore school options and the four steps to register before February 7.
End of Trimester and Report Cards
Friday, February 14, 2025, marks the end of the second trimester for this school year!
Just a gentle reminder that during that week we have 2 minimum days, Thursday is our normal minimum day with dismissal at 11:55am. Friday, February 14, 2025, the last day of the trimester, will also be a minimum day with an 11:55am dismissal.
Parents will receive trimester 2 report cards electronically at 4:00PM on March 7, 2025
LCAP
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. Please click on your unique survey link sent to your email. Your responses are confidential. Students in grades 4-8 will also be taking the LCAP survey. More information found here: mvwsd.org/LCAP
LEAP
Tuesday, March 4th and Wednesday, March 5th 3-4pm Knights and Castles
Students are encouraged to sign up in the office. Students will learn about knights and castles. Bring a pencil and paper.
MVWSD News
LCAP survey is happening now
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
SEL Curriculum Pilot & Community Review
Our Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum Committee has reached a major milestone! Since September 2024, our team of educators, administrators, and community members has worked to narrow 100+ curriculum options to two high-quality finalists. Now, we are piloting these programs in classrooms to determine the best fit for our students.
· Second Step Pilot: January 13 – February 14, 2025
o Sample lesson plans and activities available here.
· Character Strong Pilot: February 24 – April 4, 2025
o More details: Elementary | Middle School.
We Need Your Feedback!
As we refine our SEL curriculum, we invite teachers, staff, and families to review and provide input at one of our Community Review Sessions at the MVWSD District Office (Conference Room C, 1400 Montecito Ave., Mountain View, CA).
Community Review Sessions:
· March 13, 2025
o Session 1: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
o Session 2: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
· March 20, 2025
o Session 3: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
o Session 4: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
These sessions provide a chance to learn about both curricula, share your insights, and help shape the future of SEL in our district. Can’t attend? Email Karin Jinbo to review the materials.
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.
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:
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.
Better Together: February
Black History Month provides MVWSD with a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the rich contributions and achievements of African Americans while fostering a deeper sense of community among our students, staff, and families. By learning about influential Black leaders, innovators, and community helpers - from local civil rights activists to Black educators, doctors, and entrepreneurs who shaped our neighborhood - students develop a broader understanding of how diverse voices and experiences have strengthened our community. Last week, the Board of Trustees passed a resolution honoring February as Black History Month. For more information about Better Together, visit mvwsd.org/BetterTogetherMVWSD.
MVEF SPRING GALA - JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF CELEBRATION!
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 06:00-10:00 pm | Los Altos Community Center
Mark your calendars! MVEF’s Annual Fundraising Gala is on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 6 - 10 PM at the Los Altos Community Center.
This year, we are celebrating 40 years of MVEF - A Celebration of Eras! Empowering Students from Gen X to Gen Alpha.
This lively community building event includes dinner, silent and live auctions, DJ, raffle and fun! Enjoy an evening of great food, music, and fundraising fun while connecting with parents, teachers, and local leaders.
Tickets go on sale in late February stay tuned for details!
MVEF SPRING GALA AUCTION DONATIONS NEEDED!
Help make the MVEF Spring Gala a success by donating auction items!
Great auction donations include:
· Vacation home stays
· Themed party experiences for adults or kids
· Event tickets (sports, concerts, etc.)
· Bottles of wine for the "wine wall"
· Professional services
· Merchandise
To donate please submit this form. For any questions, please email [email protected].
Thank you for your support!
PTA News
Family fun night: Valentine’s Party this Friday!
Come party at the Landels Family Fun Night this 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].
Project Cornerstone - volunteer opportunity
Interested in reading a book in your child’s classroom? Come observe a Project Cornerstone lesson and see if being a Reader next year is for you. In this program volunteers coordinate with their child’s teacher to read 7 books throughout the school year and do a related craft or activity. Each reading focuses on an important aspect of social-emotional learning. All books and lesson plans are provided. Ask your child’s current reader or contact Luis at [email protected]
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
The View Teen Center: February
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. (Closed: Feb. 17. Extended hours, 1-6 p.m., Feb. 14, 18, 19, 20 & 21), and the center features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, and outdoor area. February events include cooking classes, crafts, and much more. For more information, click here.
Flyers
Landels Family Valentine’s Dance
February Lunch Menu
2024-2025 School Calendar
2025-2026 School Calendar