Sep 24 Superintendent’s Community Check In – 3:30pm http://mvw.sd/ZCfdY
Sep 27 Landels Morning Meeting – 8:30-8:45am link here
Sep 27 SSC/ELAC Meeting – 3:10pm register here
Sep 28 Picture Day
Oct. 4 Principal’s Coffee – 9:00-10:00am registration link
Oct. 11 Recess Day – No School
Oct. 12 Staff Development Day – No School
Oct. 13 PTA Association Meeting – 6:00pm. link here
ROARS
· Robi S. – Room 18
· Josephine P. – Room 4
· Aazik K. – Room 6
· Dylan H. – Room 11
· Adaly G. – Room 5
· Milagros A. – Room 8
· Jesus A. – Room 10
· Elsy M. – Room 17
· Alistair F. – Room 14
· Lucas B. – Room 16
Principal’s Message:
Dear Landels Families,
We are continuing to reinforce and recognize positive behavior on campus while having conversations with students around inappropriate behavior. Last week, we had an incident in the student restrooms - the soap dispenser was ripped from the wall, water was splashed all over the mirrors and floors, and toilet paper was thrown on the floor. In the Monday morning meeting, we discussed the people that are impacted by this behavior and how they might feel after seeing the restroom in that state. We want all students to take pride in their school by following the Landels Ways: Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful.
Also in the morning meeting, we encouraged students to speak up if they see something inappropriate. I want to recognize the many students who have since come to tell me that something was wrong - keep it up!
Sleep
Many adults have difficulty with sleep - both getting to sleep and staying asleep. It’s important that we set children up for sleep success by creating and enforcing bedtime routines. When students show up tired, they are less likely to pay attention and more likely to show signs of sleep deprivation (slowed thinking, reduced attention span, worsened memory, lack of energy, mood changes, etc.). The Sleep Foundation has some tips for creating a consistent 30-minute bedtime routine. Most experts agree that technology is detrimental to a child’s sleep and recommend turning off/taking away electronics at least 1 hour before bedtime.
Lifetouch Pictures
Last Reminder: Lifetouch will be on campus to take pictures on 9/28. Students can choose to take their picture with their mask on or off. Photographers will be more than 6ft away from students and will be wearing a mask. If you are interested in ordering pictures, please bring the order form (that was sent home) on picture day or you can order online at mylifetouch.com and enter the picture day ID: EVTJPV9VR
Thank you!
Pieter Dolmans
Gift Card Donation
As you may know, there are several families in our district that need help to meet some basic needs. The district is providing meals every day but some families need more support to provide food, clothes and shoes for their kids. There is a critical need for gift cards for these families. If you are able, please consider donating a Safeway or Target gift card to families in our own district. Thanks so much for your help! Let’s show these families how strong and supportive our Landels community really is!
Please bring the gift cards to the office. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Bea, School and Community Engagement Facilitator – SCEF – at [email protected].
MVWSD News
Board meeting Preview: Sept. 23
The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. Some of the meeting’s topics include updates on:
- i-Ready Diagnostic 1 Assessment Data Overview
- Site Plan Process Overview
Agenda and meeting details are: http://mvw.sd/WYjXv. The meeting is also streamed on www.youtube.com/mvwsd
Superintendent's Community Check In on Friday
Please join us for our Community Check-In with Dr. Ayindé Rudolph on Friday, Sept. 24 at 3:30 p.m. Bring your questions. Click here to register: http://mvw.sd/ZCfdY. To plan ahead, please see this webpage for upcoming meeting dates: https://www.mvwsd.org/about/communications/news___events/connecting_with_the_community
Board approved air quality protocols
The Board recently approved the MVWSD Air Quality Index Plan. On bad air days, decisions about actions, activities cancellations or school closure will be made based on AirNow measurements and the MVWSD Air Quality Index Chart. To view the MVWSD AQI chart and the live AirNow measurement, please see
https://www.mvwsd.org/parents/virtual_wellness_center/air_quality
More than a meal: Reasons to Apply for Free-or-Reduced School Meals
Did you know that filling out a free-or-reduced price school meal application each year can benefit not only your family but also your children’s schools? Before Sept. 30, please fill out your back-to-school 2021 application by visiting: https://secure.ezmealapp.com. Only one application per household is needed.
Your donations to MVEF support CSMA Art and Music!
Did you know that your donations to MVEF support CSMA art and music for your student? The CSMA programs for TK-4th began September 13th! Fifth grade art and music started August 31st! MVEF thanks the talented teaching artists and musicians who guide all MVWSD students to reach their potential with patient instruction and support. Please donate to support all MVWSD students at mvef.org/donate
Returning District Hotspots
Families, if you still have a district-issued internet hotspot from last year that you are no longer using, please return them to your school’s office. Thank you.
MV Public Library: In Conversation with Joanna Ho
The Mountain View Public Library presents “In Conversation with Joanna Ho” on Wednesday, Sep. 29 from 7-7:45 p.m. on Zoom. Joanna Ho, bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, is a writer and educator with a passion for anti-bias and equity work. Come with your questions about kids, self-acceptance and anti-racism. Registration required: mountainview.gov/librarycalendar.
PTA News
PTA Community Survey
The Landels PTA looks forward to your feedback on how we can best meet our community's needs! Specifically, your feedback will help us decide what kind of programming the PTA should plan or fund to support our students, families, and teachers.
The survey data is anonymous and your contact information will not be collected unless you choose to provide it.
Thanks for your response! We look forward to seeing you at future events!
English form link:
https://forms.gle/4PDqFbGeT9NUCVgP8
PTA Membership Challenge Update!
Join the Landels Parent Teacher Association and win prizes for your class! Rooms 4, 11 and 8 are currently in the lead. Contest ends September 24 so join now!
The 3 classrooms with the highest percentages of members will win:
1st place: Scholastic Dollars to spend at the Book Fair AND a popsicle party
2nd place: Scholastic Dollars to spend at the Book Fair
3rd place: Popsicle party
The PTA pays for classroom supplies, teacher appreciation, recess equipment, assemblies, and more!
https://jointotem.com/ca/mountain-view/landels/join