Important Dates to Remember
Mar 27 6-7:30pm Open House
Mar 28 8:30am Outdoor Learning Spaces Meeting, Staff room
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
April 4 Spirit Day – Costume Day
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, MUR
Apr 23-24 CAASPP Testing 5th Grade Science
Apr 24 7:30-8:15am Volunteer Breakfast Celebration, MUR
Apr 24 12:10-1:10pm Bookmobile
Apr 28 3-4pm School Site Council Meeting
Apr 29 CAASPP Testing 3rd 4th and 5th Grade ELA
May 1 CAASPP Testing 3rd 4th and 5th Grade ELA
May 1 5-6pm Reclassification Ceremony and Celebration, Crittenden MS
May 6-8 CAASPP Testing 3rd 4th and 5th Grade Math
May 5-9 Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
May 8 11am-12:10pm 5th Grade Music Concerts
May 15 12:10-1:10pm Bookmobile
May 19 3-4pm School Site Council Meeting
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
Roar Recognitions
Emmeline C. - Room 1
Johanna B. - Room 2
Julian C. - Room 3
Advit S. - Room 4
Yuki Y. - Room 5
Shaurya J. - Room 6
Josue F. - Room 7
Maria N. - Room 8
Tharan J. - Room 9
Avery H. - Room 10
James R. - Room 11
Mila M. - Room 12
Siyona H. - Room 13
Arna G. - Room 14
Sahily O. - Room 16
Leyla A. - Room 17
Andrea C. - Room 18
Vivaan S. - Room 18
Angel A. – Room 22
Landels News
Dear Landels Families,
I look forward to seeing you all at our Open House tonight @ 6pm! During this time, you and your child will get a chance to celebrate the learning that has happened over the past year. Please remember that Open House is not a time for individual conferences with the teacher. If you have concerns or want to discuss your child’s individual progress, please work with your child’s teacher to set up a meeting to address these concerns. After you visit your child’s class, please make sure to visit the MUR to see the CSMA art show, which is made possible by MVEF.
Update for Right At School Families
Families with children enrolled in Right At School’s after school programs, please click here to read an important update. While Open House is all about celebrating your child’s growth and achievement, I will hold a brief meeting in the staff room after the welcome message to address any concerns. See schedule below:
6:00 - 6:15pm - Welcome message on blacktop
6:15 - 6:25pm - (Optional) Meeting to discuss RAS
6:15 - 7:00pm - Classrooms open (MUR open for art show)
7:00 - 7:30pm - Art show in the MUR
Women’s History Month
I’m so proud of the students that turned in a project for Women’s History Month. We received lots of essays, pictures, poems and one very special sculpture - here’s Matteo recognizing and celebrating our very own Ms. Sherman. Way to go Matteo and Ms. Sherman!
Spirit Day: Costume Day - Friday 4/4
Mr. Gorman’s class won today’s minute-to-win-it and picked “Costume Day” as our next spirit day. Students can dress up in any costume if they choose. Please ensure costumes meet the following criteria:
· No masks
· No pretend “prop” weapons such as guns, knives, or swords. We would like to promote costumes that align with our values of being kind and inclusive.
· Appropriateness – costumes cannot promote violence or be offensive or inappropriate in any way.
See you tonight!
Pieter
Breakfast Celebration for our many volunteers!
We would like to thank you for your commitment, your dedication, and the time you spend supporting our students and our school.
Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:30 am in the MUR
ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE INVITED!
You don’t need an invitation to come to our celebration.
* Lost & Found – Is your child missing a sweater/jacket, lunch box, water bottle or umbrella? Our lost and found 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. Any leftover items will be donated 4.4.25.
LEAP Class
Egypt
Pyramids, Gods and Pharaohs – Sign up in the office.
Grades 4th and 5th
3-4pm Each day
Wed, April 16th, Tues, April 22nd, Wed, April 26th
Back Gate Reminder
The back gates lock at 8:15am. If your child arrives after 8:15am they will not be able to enter the school through the back gate. They will need to walk to the front of the school to get a tardy slip from the front office.
MVWSD News
Electives selection for grades 5-7 opens on March 31, 2025
It is the time of year when our incoming middle school students (grades 5-7) choose their elective courses for next year. Fifth- through seventh-grade parents, please look for an email coming to your inbox on March 28 with links to course catalogs. Please talk with your student and then log in to your PowerSchool portal account (either student’s or parent’s) beginning March 31 to help your student select his/her electives. All 5th-7th graders should select their course electives online by April 18, 2025 through the PowerSchool portal.
Invitations for districtwide Summer Programs will be emailed to those who qualify beginning in late March
Qualifying families will soon be receiving invitations to one or more programs that will provide summertime care, enrichment, and academic support. The majority of these programs are for students who are English Learners and/or considered socioeconomically disadvantaged. The programs vary in scope and specific qualification criteria. Students with IEPs who have Extended School Year services documented in their IEPs will be receiving information about that program by April 7.
MVWSD is updating its math curriculum
As typical with our curriculum cycles, it’s time to review and improve our mathematics program to ensure all students have strong learning opportunities, including acceleration if desired.
MVWSD is launching a two-year process to update math curriculum based on the latest research and best practices for math education. Our math curriculum was last adopted in 2015, and math placement criteria hasn’t been updated since 2021-22. To make this process inclusive, we’re seeking input from students, staff, and parents on math curriculum, instruction, pathways, assessments, and placement.
Please join the upcoming ThoughtExchange to share your thoughts from March 26 – April 4. This online survey will be open to all staff, parents, and students in grades 4-8. Additionally, there will be focus groups for more in-depth discussions with staff, students and parents. Your input matters!
District Film Festival: April 1
Please join us for the third annual District Film Festival, "Spotlight on Solutions," at 6:30 pm on April 1 at the Graham Middle School Auditorium. All students in grades K-8 were eligible to enter short films that explore real-world problems and showcase inspiring solutions. During the festival, the films that are selected as finalists will be screened and awards given. We are excited to see the results of students and their teachers implementing research, science and technology for this important issue. Please RSVP at this link.
Crittenden Musical: Willy Wonka Jr.
The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation by Crittenden Middle School of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth. The show will run from Mar 28th - Mar 30th. Purchase digital tickets here or at the door 30 minutes before the show.
MVEF GALA - JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF CELEBRATION IN 80s STYLE!
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 06:00-10:00 pm | Los Altos Community Center
Join us as we celebrate 40 years of MVEF – Empowering Students from Gen X to Gen Alpha! Enjoy a lively night with dinner, auctions, DJ, raffle & student performances!
Dress Code: 80s Formal Fashion is Encouraged! Big hair, sequins, shoulder pads, neon & puffy sleeves! Not into the '80s? No worries! Cocktail, business casual, or any era-inspired look is welcome!
Get your Early Bird ($140) or First Time Attendee ($125) tickets here until March 30th!
General Admission Tickets will go up to $165 after March 30th.
RAFFLE PRIZES:
· 4 tickets to Great America
· Wine Tasting for 6 at Concannon Vineyard
· Party Charcuterie Board of Your Choice
For raffle tickets visit us here or contact us here.
MVEF & PTA WELCOME INCOMING 6TH-GRADER FAMILIES!
MVEF & PTAs are teaming up to support incoming 6th grader families through Open House & Special Welcome events!
Important Dates:
March 27 – Elementary Open House Nights
April 3 – Incoming 6th Grader Welcome @ Graham (5-7 PM) + Middle School Open House Nights
May 15 – Crittenden Welcome Pizza & Ice Cream Social (5:30-7 PM)
Stay tuned for school updates & join us in building a strong community!
PTA News
LEAP: Egypt - pyramids, gods & pharaohs
Wed. April 16, Tues. April 22 & Wed. April 23, from 3-4pm in Room 15.
Open to 4th and 5th graders, max 20 students. Free to sign up in the office. There will also be a weekend field trip to the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. Each student must be accompanied by an adult. Directions and cost will be handed out at the first class.
Lunch-time Chess
The PTA is happy to be providing free Chess at lunch time on Mondays this spring. Bay Area Chess will hold an open chess club during the second half of students’ lunch time. All chess materials will be set up and available outside at designated, easy-to-find picnic tables, and a BAC instructor will provide tips and question-answering. Lunch-time chess is for all kids who want to try, play, and have fun developing a healthy skill in a casual, come-and-go as you please environment. This activity is open to all students, and kids participate voluntarily as they wish. There is no registration, no attendance call, and no advance notice needed. Mondays 3/24-5/19. Questions? Email Luis at [email protected] or ask any of your Landels PTA Board members.
After school classes
Spring after school classes at Landels started this week with the exception of Thursday indoor classes due to Open House preparation. Art Club and Lando Engineering will be back Thursday April 3rd. All classes run through May 29th. Visit our website for FAQ or email Luis at [email protected] for more info.
Special PTA Meeting - Outdoor Learning Project, Thurs, Mar 28th
On March 28th, 8:30-9:30 am, the landscape architects from Carducci Associates will be presenting the revised site plan for the Landels Outdoor Learning Project. In lieu of our normal "Last Fridays PTA Social" at the front gate, we'll move the coffee inside the Staff Room so people can hear the presentation. No voting or action is planned for this PTA meeting.
Puzzle & Board Game Swap: Thurs, April 3, 12:10 - 1 pm
Done with your old puzzles and board games? Want to refresh your collection without buying new?
· Thursday, April 3, right after dismissal at 12:10 - 1 pm 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
Landels Holi - Join the planning committee
Do you like a fun party? Want to help with food, decorations, music, and activities?
This year on the afternoon of April 26th, Landels is going to have a special festival of colors, Holi! If you have ideas and want to help plan Landels Holi, and would love your input and help. Please contact Anna at [email protected].
Flyers
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
Creating Outdoor Learning Spaces
Leap Class
Volunteer Thank You Breakfast
March Lunch Menu
2024-2025 School Calendar
2025-2026 School Calendar