Important Dates to Remember
Dec 11 12:10-12:45 pm Bookmobile
Dec 12 5-7 pm Landels Holiday Fair - MUR
Dec 15 8:15-9:15 am Principals Coffee/ELAC - Staff Lounge
Dec 22-Jan 5 December Break – No School
Jan 6 Students return to school
Jan 12 3:15-4:15 pm - School Site Council – Zoom
Jan 13 6:30-7:30 pm School info night - Zoom
Jan 19 Martin Luther King Day – No School
Jan 26 5:30-6:30 pm 2nd Grade Story Time
Jan 26-30 5th grade Science Camp - Walden West
Jan 29 8:15-9:15 am Principals Coffee/ELAC - Staff Lounge
Roar Recognitions
Marissa B. – Room 1
Nithya P. – Room 2
Bella B. – Room 3
Xiaoyue C. – Room 4
Jaxon M. – Room 5
Eitan P. – Room 6
Madina Z. – Room 7
Siyona H. – Room 8
Alexa A-H. – Room 9
Giovanni G. – Room 10
Nathalie D. – Room 11
Monalisa A. – Room 12
Audrey F. – Room 13
Michael V. – Room 14
Maria N. – Room 16
Camila V. – Room 17
Aira A. – Room 18
Valerya G. – Room 21
Ben B. – Room 22
Chris D. – Room 31
Landels News
Dear Landels Families,
I hope you were able to enjoy the break. I saw lots of smiles as students and staff reconnected and shared experiences from their time off. Our Character Strong trait for the month of December is Empathy. Empathy is understanding and connecting to other people’s feelings. The holidays are a joyous time for many, but they can also be a stressful time. Here are some prompts to help build empathy this holiday season.
Kindness-in-Action Prompts
- “What is one small thing you can do today to make someone else feel cared for?”
- “Who in our school might need extra kindness this week, and what could you do for them?”
- “If you could give a gift that didn’t cost money, what would it be and who would you give it to?”
- “What is one way you can include someone who seems alone or shy?”
Listening & Understanding Prompts
- “Tell about a time when someone really listened to you. How did it make you feel?”
- “What is a question you can ask someone to learn more about their traditions?”
- “How can you show you understand someone’s feelings even if you don’t agree with them?”
Diverse Holiday Experiences Prompts
- “What is one winter or holiday tradition you have? How might someone’s tradition be different?”
- “Why is it important to learn about how different people celebrate?”
- “How can we make sure everyone feels seen and welcomed during this season?”
Self-Reflection Prompts
- “What feelings do you have during the holidays? How might someone else feel differently?”
- “What helps you feel calm when things get busy? How could you help someone else feel calm?”
- “What is something you’re grateful for that others might not have?”
Perspective-Taking Prompts
- “What is something that might be hard for someone during the holidays?”
- “Imagine a classmate is feeling left out during a celebration. What could you do to help?”
- “How might someone feel if their family celebrates different holidays than most people around them?”
- “Think of someone who might not be excited about the holidays—why might that be?”
Thank you!
Pieter Dolmans
Perfect Attendance Award Winners
Charlotte P.
Derek Z.
Tucker L-G
Carlos G.
Sofia F.
An-Hien H.
Eli G.
Walden West for 5th Grade
Hello 5th Grade Families,
Join us Thursday, December 11, 6-7pm for 5th Grade's Walden West Parent Info Night. It is highly recommended that one adult from every family attends the meeting. We will be going over some important information and this will be a great opportunity to ask questions. We're aiming to have all student UltraCamp registration forms completed before we go on Winter Break.
We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Ms. Parry, Ms. Rivera, and Mr. Gorman
MVWSD News
Parent University: How to talk to kids about the news, featuring Project Cornerstone
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/MVWSD-25
The world is a big place, and it seems like current events have never been more complicated. Luckily, our friends at Project Cornerstone are back to share strategies and tips for fostering age-appropriate conversations, explaining the news to kids while protecting their mental health, and enhancing youths’ critical thinking through news literacy. By the end of this session, you’ll have added confidence that you’re able to help your children understand our complex world a little bit better.
To submit questions prior to the event, go to mvw.sd/questions. We will do our best to address your question during the session.
Have you checked your child’s report card?
Families can access their student’s Trimester 1 Report Card now. Grade K-5 Report Cards were sent to you on Nov. 21 via email. TK and Grade 6-8 Report Cards are available on the PowerSchool Parent Portal at https://ps.mvwsd.org/public/ under “Parent Reports.” 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.
Open Enrollment for 2026-27 starts in January
In January, the Mountain View Whisman School District will be opening student enrollment for fall 2026.
For CURRENT students in transitional kindergarten-7th grade: Parents will be asked by email to confirm enrollment from January 20 to February 6.
For families enrolling NEW students: Please check www.mvwsd.org/register for details about school information meetings held in January, how to locate your neighborhood school, how to explore school options and the four steps to register during the enrollment period held January 20 to February 6.
Click here to learn about which program is right for your young learner: mvwsd.org/kinderready. Please check www.mvwsd.org/register for how to locate your neighborhood school, how to explore school options and the four steps to register.
Double or Triple Your Impact with MVEF’s December Challenge Grant
It’s Giving Season! Thanks to a generous group of donors, every dollar given to MVEF through December 31, 2025 will be matched dollar-for-dollar — up to $26,000. This includes donations made through employer portals (Payroll Giving & Corporate Matching), Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), and stock gifts. Your contribution can go twice or even three times as far!
Why MVEF? Your support powers essential programs for every MVWSD student — from art, music, and environmental science in elementary schools to smaller English classes, sports teams, clubs, and other enrichment opportunities in middle schools.
Give today! All donations are tax-deductible.
PTA News
To get an overview for PTA sponsored events:Please sync the Konstella Event calendar to your personal one by clicking here! We're on Facebook and Instagram! Don't forget to follow us.
PTA Fundraiser Pure Barre Class - 12/6
Join us for a fun, all-levels Pure Barre class at 11:30am at Pure Barre Mountain View! Free to join (optional donations welcome), with refreshments after. Space is limited—sign up today!
Holiday Fair - 12/12
Mark your calendars! The annual Holiday Fair returns on Friday, December 12th from 5–7 PM with student-made crafts, festive treats, music, and plenty of holiday cheer. Students and families are invited to sell their creations—most items range from $0.50 to $15.
Interested in being a vendor? Sign up by December 8th through the PTA shop or by submitting a paper form to the office. Admission is free for all attendees.
For more details, check the FAQ or email [email protected]. Keep an eye on Konstella for updates!
Decoration request: We’re looking for one large cardboard box (about five feet tall) and two boxes around three feet tall.
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Write Your Letter to Santa!
This holiday season, all children who are residents of Mountain View can write a letter and send them to Santa. In return, Santa will mail a letter back! Letters will be accepted until Monday,
December 1. There is no cost to receive a letter back from Santa. For more information, check out the attached flyer or contact [email protected].
Nov/Dec 2025 Learning Challenges Committee Events
The Learning Challenges Committee of the Los Altos-Mountain View PTA Council is made up of parents, teachers and students in the Mountain View and Los Altos areas. We are committed to helping families get the best education for students with learning challenges and/or special education needs.
Wednesday December 3, 7:30 PM, Zoom - LCC General Meeting - We will be planning events for the Spring, a schedule for support group sessions, and troubleshooting how to make the Wellness Wish List work better. Register HERE
Parent training from the Northwest SCC SELPA CAC:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025: 6-7:30 pm How to Manage Screen Time with your Children? Presenter: Kimberly Carvallison (PENT CADRE) Register HERE
Flyers
Landels Holiday Fair
Parent University: How to talk to kids about the news, featuring Project Cornerstone
Write Your Letter to Santa!
December Lunch Menu
2025-26 School Calendar
Bookmobile