Important Dates to Remember
Mar 14 6-8pm Talent Show
March 18-20 Linden Tree Book Fair
- Tues 3/18 3-6pm
- Wed 3/19 3-4:30pm
- Thur 3/20 12-2pm
Mar 21 Teacher Service Day – No school
Mar 24 3pm School Site Council
Mar 26 8:15-9:15am Principals Coffee – Staff room
Mar 27 6-7:30pm Open House
Mar 27 12:10-1:10pm Bookmobile
Apr 1 K-3 Music Concerts
- 2nd Grade - 9:30-9:50am
- 3rd Grade - 12:00-12:20pm
- Kinder - 1:15-1:35pm
- 1st Grade - 2:00-2:20pm
April 2 12:45-1:05pm 4th Grade Music Concert
Apr 7-11 Spring Break – No school
Apr 14 Students return to school
Apr 16 Spring Picture Day
Apr 17 6-7pm Mad Science Night
Apr 24 12:10-1:10pm Bookmobile
May 1 5-6pm Reclassification Ceremony and Celebration - Crittenden MS
May 8 11am-12:10pm 5th Grade Music Concerts
May 15 12:10-1:10pm Bookmobile
May 26 Memorial Day – No school
May 30 End of Trimester – Minimum day
June 4 1:15pm 5th Grade Promotion
June 5 Last Day of School
Landels News
Dear Landels Families,
Our staff and students are so excited to welcome you to our Open House on Thursday, March 27th! Families are invited to visit all classrooms and celebrate student learning. Here’s the schedule:
6:00 - 6:15pm - Welcome message on blacktop
6:15 - 7:00pm - Classrooms open (MUR open for art show)
7:00 - 7:30pm - Art show in the MUR
Please keep in mind that Open House is NOT a time for parent-teacher conferences. If you have specific questions about your child’s progress, please contact your child’s teacher to meet at a different time.
CSMA Music Concerts
Our students are excited to perform for you! Community School of Music and Art (CSMA) and Landels students will hold their end-of-year concert in order to showcase all that they have learned this year. Plan ahead! In order to view these performances, visitors will need to sign in at the office with their picture IDs.
K-3 Music Concerts on April 1st
2nd Grade - 9:30-9:50am
3rd Grade - 12:00-12:20pm
Kinder - 1:15-1:35pm
1st Grade - 2:00-2:20pm
4th Grade Music Concert on April 2nd @ 12:45-1:05pm
5th Grade Music Concerts on May 8th @ 11am-12:10pm
Reminder: CAASPP Testing for 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders
Statewide testing is almost upon us. It is very important that all 3rd-5th graders are present for testing. Not only is this an opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding of grade-level content, but the data also helps us to improve our instruction and plan for intervention. Please ensure that your child is present on testing days (see below) and avoid scheduling appointments during the testing block (8:30-10:10am).
April 23rd-April 24th - Science Testing for 5th Only
April 29th-May 1st - ELA Testing for 3rd-5th
May 6th-May 8th - Math Testing for 3rd-5th
Thank you!
Pieter Dolmans
CSMA Art Show Volunteers for Open House
We are looking for volunteers to help set up the Art Show in the MUR. Please fill out the Art Show Volunteer Form if you are available to help during the week of March 24th, even if you are only available for a few hours.
MVWSD News
Social Emotional Learning Curriculum: We Want Your Input!
As part of our shared commitment to ensuring the best for our students, we are inviting the MVWSD Community (teachers, staff, families) to review and provide feedback on the pilot curricula. Your perspective matters, and we’d love for you to join us at one of the following community review sessions:
SEL Curricula Review
Location: MVWSD District Office - Conference Room C
1400 Montecito Ave., Mountain View, CA 94043
March 13, 2025
Session 1: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Session 2: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
March 20, 2025
Session 3: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Session 4: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
These sessions are a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the SEL programs being considered, share your insights, and engage in the important work of shaping the future of our district’s approach to social-emotional learning. If you are unable to attend these sessions and are interested in reviewing the curricula, please email Karin Jinbo ([email protected]). For information, please see this webpage.
Better Together: March
March is Women's History Month at Mountain View Whisman School District! This special month celebrates the vital contributions, achievements, and influence of women throughout history and in contemporary society. This month, our #BetterTogetherMVWSD initiative highlights "Serving our community/Sirviendo a nuestra comunidad." Community service strengthens our connections, builds empathy, and creates meaningful change through collective action. Join us as we explore how we can work together on projects to make a positive impact in our community. For more information about Better Together, visit mvwsd.org/BetterTogetherMVWSD.
DON’T MISS OUT ON THE MVEF SPRING GALA - JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF CELEBRATION!
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 06:00-10:00 pm | Los Altos Community Center
This year, we are celebrating a big milestone - 40 years of MVEF - A Celebration of ERAS celebrating our legacy of Empowering Students from Gen X to Gen Alpha.
Over the past 40 years, MVEF has made a lasting impact and we are excited to celebrate this milestone while continuing to provide vital resources for our local schools and students.
This lively community building event includes dinner, silent and live auctions, DJ, raffle and student performances!
GET YOUR GALA TICKETS WHILE THEY ARE STILL AVAILABLE!
Get your Early Bird ($140) or First Time Attendee ($125) tickets here until March 25th!
General Admission Tickets will go up to $165 after March 25th.
LAST CALL FOR AUCTION ITEMS AND HOST AUCTION PARTIES!
Do you have a vacation home? Do you like throwing parties for kids or adults? Do you have extra tickets for a concert or event? Do you have extra wine bottles to donate?
This annual event usually raises over 10% of our annual fundraising goal of $1.2M to support programs across MVWSD.
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, etc.
Donate Gala auction items here. We appreciate your support!
PTA News
Join us for the Landels Talent Show this Friday
Come see the Landels talent show this Friday, March 14th, from 6 - 7:30 pm, in the Landels MUR. There will be a taco truck selling delicious food, so skip cooking and come on down for a fun night of great entertainment.
· Act 1 will be from 6 - 6:30 and will include students: Gabe M, Vivaan S, Saki M, Riya S, Liam S, Alice P, Isaiah P, Sonzal P, Maya M, Lola M, Saretta R, Yiyao L, Arya D.
· Act 2 will be from 6:40 to 7:15 and will include students: Aira A, Abir S, Prisha M, Amani & Siyona H, Natalia A, Ruth, Natalie, and Liberty, Arna G, Olivia & Wendy P, Aasha S and Arya D.
· Audience members are not required to stay for the entire show, please feel free to come, cheer, and depart as needed. But we do ask everyone to be respectful and quiet during the performances.
· If you would like to volunteer to support this event, please sign up here.
Spring Book Fair: March 18 - March 20
Local, independent children's bookstore Linden Tree is coming back to Landels! Thanks to your generous support all students will get to shop for a free book (up to $12 in value) during their class visits! Check out your student's visit schedule and sign up to volunteer here.
Puzzle & Board Game Swap: Thurs, April 3, 12:10 - 1pm
Done with your old puzzles and board games? Want to refresh your collection without buying new?
· Happening right after dismissal at 12:10pm on Thursday, April 3 at the picnic tables
· Bring a gently used board game or puzzle (with no missing pieces) to trade
· No need to bring one to take one home
· You are welcome to drop off donations in advance in the office starting March 17
Landels Holi - Help us plan!
This year on the afternoon of April 26th, Landels is going to have a special festival of colors, Holi!
Holi is celebrated as a way to welcome in spring, and also is seen as a new beginning for people to start fresh. At the festival, participants throw powder dye and sometimes play with water sprayers or balloons, covering all in attendance with vibrant colors and water.
We are just beginning planning for Landels Holi, and would love your input and help. If you would like to help with food, activities, or decorations, please contact Anna at [email protected].
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
City of Mountain View Multicultural Festival
Join the City of Mountain View for a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity at the Mountain View Multicultural Festival! Taking place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza, this special event brings the community together to share, learn, and appreciate the unique traditions and heritage of people from around the globe. Immerse yourself in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere filled with community and cultural booths, captivating performances, and engaging exhibits showcasing international cultures. Visit MountainView.gov/MultiCultureFest for more information.
MVLA Parent Ed Speaker Series: How to Find the Right College
Join MVLA Parent Ed on Tuesday, April 1 at 7 PM at the MVHS Spartan Theatre (3535 Truman Avenue) for an insightful presentation on “How to Find the Right College”. A panel of four experts in college recruiting, applications, and admissions will share valuable strategies for identifying great programs and reducing the stress of the application process. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert advice and make informed decisions about your college search. Register for this free event here.
City of Mountain View Nature Photography Contest, Earth & Arbor Day 2025
The City of Mountain View is excited to announce the launch of the second annual
Earth & Arbor Day Nature Photography Contest! Submit your photograph that depicts the beauty, biodiversity, and resilience of the environment in and around Mountain View. The Earth and Arbor Day photo contest is open to all Mountain View community members, including people who live, go to school, and work in the City and their families. Submit your photo by April 1 at 11:59 p.m. For more information and to submit, visit https://collaborate.mountainview.gov/photocontest.
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Spring Book Fair
Puzzle & Board Game Swap
Spartans Sports Camp Registration
City of Mountain View Multicultural Festival
City of Mountain View Nature Photography Contest, Earth & Arbor Day 2025
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