Important Dates to Remember
Oct 13-17 Parent Teacher Conference Week - Minimum Day all week
Oct 17 – Spirit day -wear beach/luau attire
Oct 22 Unity Day – Wear Orange
Oct 23 Pirate Day (dress like a pirate)
Oct 23 12:10-12:45pm Bookmobile
Oct 24 3-6pm Walkathon
Oct 27 Picture retakes
Oct 31 8:15-8:45 Halloween Parade
Nov 7 End of Trimester 1 – Minimum Day
Nov 11 Veteran’s Day – No School
Nov 12 5-6:30pm Math Festival - MUR
Nov 13 12:10-12:45pm Bookmobile
Nov 24-28 Thanksgiving break - No School
Roar Recognitions
Xavier L. – Room 1
Wesley M. – Room 2
James W. – Room 3
Lyra M. – Room 4
Asher S. – Room 5
Derek R. – Room 6
Arya J. – Room 7
Simon K. – Room 8
Aria T. – Room 9
Carlos G. – Room 10
Joel G. – Room 11
Evetta W. – Room 12
Matteo M. – Room 13
Camilla I. – Room 14
Elise D. – Room 16
Aden H. – Room 17
Iker R-G. – Room 18
Calvin A. – Room 21
Patrick H. – Room 31
Landels News
Dear Landels Families,
Thank you to the Landels PTA for organizing breakfast and lunch for the staff this week. We appreciate the extra attention during P-T conference week! I’m so excited for one of my favorite events of the year - the Walkathon! See the PTA section below for more information on how you can participate and donate. Thank you in advance for your support and contributions!
Halloween
We will have an optional Halloween costume parade on October 31st at 8:20am (weather permitting). Students who would like to participate may come to school dressed in their costume. The students will parade on the blacktop. If you would like to attend, you can observe the parade from the designated area on the map. We will have an alternative space for any students that do not wish to participate.
Costumes
We encourage students to be creative with their costumes and have fun with the spirit of the holiday. All regular Landels dress code policies apply - please ensure costumes are appropriate and follow the guidelines below:
· No masks outside of the parade. Staff should be able to identify students.
· 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.
Students who wear costumes that do not conform to the costume guidelines listed above will need to call parents to bring a change of clothes.
Safety Month & Earthquake Drill
October is Safety Month in MVWSD. Don’t forget that the districtwide earthquake drill is next Tuesday, Oct 21. We have reviewed our procedures, and we are ready to practice. Parents, since students will be outside for approximately one hour, please plan to apply sunscreen to your child in the morning and have them bring a hat if they’re sun-sensitive. Please reassure your child that drills are our way of practicing for an emergency.
In the event of an emergency, like an earthquake, it’s possible that circumstances are not safe enough for us to release students as we typically do at the end of the school day. In an emergency, parents should not rush to school, but instead wait for updates from email, on mvwsd.org, social media and text/phone calls. So we know all students are accounted for, our schools will release students systematically to authorized adults when it’s safe. Please review our parent-student reunification procedures here. Students will be released at the front of the school (Dana St. side). Student reunification is in the grassy area by the Kindergarten gate.
Emergencies may never happen, but if they do, we’ll be better protected and more able to help ourselves and others. For more details about safety at school, please see https://www.mvwsd.org/safety.
Thank you!
Pieter Dolmans
UNITY DAY 10/22
Unity Day, started by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center in October 2011, is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month. This is a day when we can come together to send a visible message of building commUNITY through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. The call to action is simple: wear and share the color orange. This vibrant statement becomes a conversation starter, showing support for students who have been bullied and for bullying prevention.
Winter Clothes Donations
It's finally time to get the warm clothes out of the closet! If you find items that are too small for your kids, or you just don't want them anymore, please bring them to the Landels office and we will find them a good home. Baby and adult clothes are also needed.
Clean and gently used clothes only, please. Nothing with stains or permanent damage. We will donate these items to families in need in our community. We will be collecting donations until Friday, November 7, 2025. Thank you!
Short-term Independent Study
Short-term Independent Study is a contract that allows students to work independently when there are circumstances that make attending school difficult. Short-term Independent study can range from a minimum of 3 days and a maximum of 14 days per school year. Contracts are approved on a case-by-case basis, require a 2-week notice, and require students to be in good academic and attendance standing.
We understand that certain absences are sometimes unavoidable. It is important to do your best to have your child in school as much as possible. Whenever you can, try to avoid taking trips during the school year -- or make efforts to take trips during District holidays, calendar linked here. Our office staff can assist you with contract details: Ms. Ann Moorti at [email protected].
LEAP Class
Paint a Bench with Mrs. Hicks 3-4pm 4th and 5th grade (sign up in the office)
Painting
Mon. 10/20, Tues. 10/21, Wed 10/22
MVWSD News
The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, October 16 at 6 pm.
Some of the topics include:
· CAASPP Assessment Results Report
· Enrollment and Attendance Update
· Staffing Update
· Budget Report: Program Costs
· Program Evaluation Services
· Staff Housing Agreements
For meeting details and agenda, please click here: https://www.mvwsd.org/trustees.
mCLASS DIBELS Early Literacy Assessment Scores (grades K-2)
K-2 students recently completed a reading assessment. Families can access their student’s mCLASS DIBELS Home Connect Report through their Powerschool Parent Portal on October 8, 2025, after 4:00 p.m. Reports are available on the PowerSchool Parent Portal at https://ps.mvwsd.org/public/ under “Parent Reports” for each of your K-2 students. Steps for accessing reports on PowerSchool Parent Portal are here: Accessing PowerSchool Parent Portal Reports. If you have difficulty logging into the PowerSchool Parent Portal, please contact your school’s office.
MVEF - Your Support Is Building Momentum!
We’re off to a strong start this year! Thanks to parents, community members, and corporate partners, MVEF has already raised ~$465,000 toward our $1.2M goal. Together, we’re getting closer to our next milestone: $500,000.
Every gift counts, and when combined, they ensure all MVWSD students have access to inspiring opportunities like art, music, hands-on science, smaller classes, and middle school sports and clubs.
Donate Today → Set up a one-time or recurring gift
Corporate Matching → Double your impact by checking if your employer participates
Stock/RSU Giving → Increase your impact and reduce taxes
Thank you for your support to MVEF!
MVEF is Looking for Local Businesses We Love!
MVEF thrives thanks to our amazing community. Do you know a great local business—contractor, restaurant, or service provider—that might support public education in Mountain View (as a Gala sponsor, donor, in-kind contributor, DJ, etc.)?
PTA News
To get an overview for PTA sponsored events:Please sync the Konstella Event calendar to your personal one by clickinghere!We're onFacebookandInstagram! Don't forget to follow us.
Volunteer Opportunities
·NEW:Ahoy, families! Our Voyage to Treasure Island Walkathon needs crew members — sign up here to help make the day a treasure! .
·Green Team: Did you know that 5th grade teacher Mr Gorman and the Kids' Green Team are collecting #4 plastic films in the office and their classroom? Help them collect 1,000 lbs to be saved from the landfill and recycled into benches. We need a volunteer to help Mr Gorman by swinging by the office and taking the bags collected to Safeway. Contact [email protected] if you're interested.
·Afterschool enrichment - This is an easy opportunity to pitch in, especially if you'll already be at school. We could use some 10 minutes of help for any of the following slots: T or W right after school to help get kids to their afterschool enrichment classes and W 4pm and Th 1:30pm to safely get students to aftercare or adult pickup from enrichment classes. Contact [email protected] if you're interested.
Want to volunteer but haven't been able to find the right time slot? Please fill out thePTA volunteer formso we can make sure to share opportunities that align with your availability and interests.
!!!!!After School Enrichment:All classes are back and on their regular schedule next week.!!!!
Ahoy, Walkathon Crew! - WALKATHON 10/24
Arrr, the greatVoyage to Treasure Islandbe only two Fridays away — and we need yer help to reach our treasure goal! Every gold coin (pledge) helps thePTA keep bringin’ ye grand adventureslike Coach Joe, field trips, and school assemblies. So raise yer sails and start fundraisin’ like the wind!
Treasure Challenges:
·Gem Challenge: Any mate who brings in $500 or more joins the treasure chest o’ shining gems!
·Classroom Recess Challenge: If 75% o’ yer crew brings in at least one pledge, ye earn 10 extra minutes o’ recess!
·Pie the Captain: The Top 4 classrooms by 1 PM on Walkathon Day can nominate pirates (and their teacher!) to pie Mr. Dolmans at 4 PM!
·50-State Treasure Hunt: Get a donation from all 50 states to unlock a Popcorn & Movie Night, and the class with the most states wins the Anchor o’ the Seas!
So polish yer boots, me hearties — the countdown be on, and the treasure awaits!
In order for your child to receive their Walkathon T-shirt at the day of the Walkathon (10/24) and be able to earn prizes, please fill out thePTA waiver form here. You need to do this once per school year only and are covered for all PTA events!
Graham Diwali - 10/17
Graham Middle School will be hosting a Diwali event from 5:30-7:30pm at the Graham music quad and auditorium. There will be lots of yummy food, fun activities, and a performance! We would love to see Landels students and families there. If you are interested in helping out at the event or your child would like to perform (short dance, song, skit), pleaseemailor sign uphere!
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Mountain View High School Spartan Turkey Trot: Registration Open Now
Registration is open now for the 16th Annual Spartan Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning (Thursday, November 27, 2025) at the Mountain View High School Track (3535 Truman Ave, Mountain View, CA). Register early to guarantee a spot. This event is proudly hosted by MVHS Sports Boosters to benefit the MVHS athletics department and supporting teams/clubs. People of all ages are encouraged to participate in the 5k Run & Walk and the Spartan Mile (1-mile). Kids are welcome to participate in the 5k and/or Spartan Mile + the 60/400 yd dash races (aka kids races). Register at https://www.spartanturkeytrot.com.
Learning Challenges events for Fall 2025
For local coverage of issues related to learning challenges and special education, please check out the Learning Challenges Committee.
Evening Let’s Talk Parent Support group
October 15, 7 pm on Zoom.
IEP/504 support group. Have questions about the process to get help for your child? Have an IEP but are not sure how to make changes? Need to vent? This is your confidential group. Register here.
Missed past Parent Education events?
We have a YouTube channel with many of our past events including the recent talk on Assistive Technology, info on summer camps and recreational activities, Anxiety and Depression in Children with Learning Challenges, SMART Goals and IEP Troubleshooting, and more. Channel is here.
Flyers
Graham Diwali
Walkathon Intro Video
99 Pledges Announcement Video
Walkathon
PTA Waiver
Mountain View High School Spartan Turkey Trot
October Lunch Menu
2025-26 School Calendar
Bookmobile