Important Dates to Remember
Oct 9 Professional Development Day - No School
Oct 10 Recess Day- No School
Oct 13 3-4pm School Site Council – Google Meet
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 Día del Pirata (¡entusiasmaos por la Caminata!)
Oct 23 12:10-12:45pm Bookmobile
Oct 24 3-6pm Walkathon
Oct 27 Picture retakes
Oct 31 8:20am - Desfile de Halloween, asfalto
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 23 Pirate Day (get excited for Walkathon!)
Nov 24-28 Thanksgiving break - No School
Roar Recognitions
Stefan T. – Room 2
Delilah.T. – Room 3
Shivaank S. – Room 4
Bianca A. – Room 5
Sebastian O. – Room 6
Graham G. – Room 7
Alex A. – Room 8
Katja T. – Room 9
William D. – Room 10
Eli G. – Room 11
Matthew F. – Room 12
Parker L. – Room 13
Safa S. – Room 14
Sofia B. – Room 16
Jasmin M. – Room 17
James B. – Room 18
Abigale E. – Room 21
Luozefi C. – Room 31
Landels News
Dear Landels Families,
There is no school tomorrow or Friday of this week - enjoy the long weekend!
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.
Safety Month + Earthquake Drill
October is Safety Month in MVWSD. We want to be ready to act when dangerous situations arise. We have already practiced fire drills, and soon will practice an earthquake drill and how to react to a dangerous intruder.
This week, teachers and staff members will be trained on the Incident Command System (ICS) and general emergency procedures. The ICS assigns roles to school staff members so that even scary situations can have well-organized responses.
Earthquake drill: After training, we’ll practice what to do during the districtwide earthquake drill to be held on Oct. 21.
We talk with students in age-appropriate ways about what they can expect and why we practice emergency responses. For elementary students, we say the most important things to remember if an earthquake happens at school are duck, cover and hold if they feel the ground shake. When it stops, go outside to the field. Stay calm with kid voices off so we can follow adult instructions. In an emergency, we will keep them safe at school until their grown-ups can pick them up.
Dangerous intruder: Our schools will review what to do in the event of a dangerous intruder or similar event on campus. The dates for each teacher’s practice will vary depending on scheduling.
Practice at the elementary schools means students will view an age-appropriate “dangerous intruder” video (which you may preview here) and talk with their teacher. The video and classroom discussion will encourage children to stay calm, follow directions, and listen to trusted adults.
For more details about safety at school, please see https://www.mvwsd.org/safety.
Thank you!
Pieter Dolmans
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)
Design and Sanding
Tues. 10/7, Wed. 10/8
Painting
Mon. 10/20, Tues. 10/21, Wed 10/22
MVWSD News
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.
Mental Health Resources for Students
As the school year starts, it's important for students to know that help is available for mental health challenges that may arise. Check out these posters for information. Other resources are available at our Virtual Wellness Center under the Mental Health tab. You can always reach out to your school counselor, too. We are here to help.
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.)?
Share them with us! Just fill out this quick form, and we’ll connect with them through your warm introduction.
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
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.
Ahoy, Landels Crew! - WALKATHON 10/24
The Voyage to Treasure Island be underway, and it’s time to gather yer treasure!
Here's your walkathon prep checklist for this week:
·99 Pledges
oIf you didn't get your your student's page via email, let us know
·Fundraising
oShare your personal 99 Pledges on social media. Make a meme or a gif and feel free to tag the PTA socials too!
oAsk friends, family and neighbors for donations. Use some version of the fundraising letter provided or have your student write their own:English andSpanish copies available!
oEmail us if you're doing company matching so we can manually add it to your pledge page.
·Volunteers
oKonstella sign ups for day-of walkathon volunteering will be coming next week at the latest. Keep an eye out.
·Waivers (NEW PROCESS THIS YEAR)
oIn order to track laps and earn prizes at the walkathon, your student will need their walkathon t-shirt. PTA provides this free to all students if they have a signed PTA participation waiver on file.
§Unsure? Email and ask us. Or, just fill it outonline today!
·For your entertainment
oWalkathon Intro Video
o99 Pledges Announcement Video
Thank You, Landels Community!
A big thank you to everyone who joined us at last week’s First Friday Parent Social, Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly, and Halloween Costume Swap. We hope you enjoyed connecting with others, celebrating our vibrant culture, and finding the perfect “new-to-you” costume—your participation and support make these events so special!
Eureka! Fundraiser – 10/8
Enjoy a night out at Eureka! with family or friends, and a portion of proceeds will support the Landels PTA. Mark your calendars! (Flyerenglish/spanish)
After School Enrichment - Week of 10/13 - 10/17
Reminder thatthere will be no after school classes except for Basketball next week during Parent-Teacher Conference Week. Basketball will be held at its usual time on Thursday.
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
The Walden West Autumn Adventure is happening again!
Walden West is hosting its Autumn Adventure on Oct 25. For tickets and information, please click here: https://givebutter.com/autumn-adventure-25.
The event features:
* Hiking: 2 distances to choose from, including one for "wild things" (aka 5 and younger)
* Garden time: the garden will be open to sample some harvest and help with light chores
* Nature activities: educational activities and nature exploration on your hikes
* Campus tours: get to know science camp or revisit your memories from when you were there!
* Festive atmosphere: food, music, and crafts!
* Community: the magic of Walden West - including camp songs - will bring us together to officially kick off the 75th Anniversary of this amazing program
Have questions or want to volunteer at the event? Contact Andrea Maes, Walden West Foundation Executive Director at [email protected]
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
Eureka! Fundraiser
Graham Diwali
Walkathon Intro Video
99 Pledges Announcement Video
Walkathon
PTA Waiver
October Lunch Menu
2025-26 School Calendar
Picture Retake
Bookmobile