Important Dates to Remember
Deb 5 iReady Diagnostic - Math
Dec 5 12:10-1pm - Bookmobile
Dec 11 8:20am-9:20am ELAC/Principals Coffee meeting – Staff room
Dec 13 Safari Day - Wear clothes for a safari adventure or Landels gear
Dec 13 4:30pm-6:30pm Holiday Fair
Dec 16 3-4:00pm School Site Council
Dec 23-Jan 6 Holiday break – No School
Jan 8 ELAC meeting @ 8:15am - Staff Room
Jan 7 Students return to school
Jan 14 Neighborhood Elementary Schools New Student Information Night @6:30am - Zoom
Jan 20 Martin Luther King day – No School
Jan 29 Principal's Coffee @8:15am - Staff Room
Landels News
Dear Landels Families,
I hope you were able to enjoy the break and spend time with loved ones!
Safety Reminders
When dropping off or picking up students, please remember to park your car if you plan on getting out of your car. Individuals should use the crosswalks if they need to cross the parking lot. Students should not stay on campus after dismissal unless they are accompanied by an adult. Please take this opportunity to review after-school procedures with your child.
Community Input on Additional Arts and Music Funds
California schools will now get additional funding for arts and music each year. Our school will soon have an additional annual budget to spend on arts and music programs in addition to what we already offer. We need your ideas!
1. Please click here for a brief survey about potential future arts programming. (The students and staff will be given similar surveys at school). This survey will be open until December 15.
2. Come and hear more about Prop 28 and give input on this topic at these upcoming meetings:
Principal’s Coffee/ELAC, December 11th @ 8:30am
SSC Meeting, December 16th @ 3pm
You will also be able to provide input on the district’s outdoor learning proposal for Landels (see mock-up).
Feedback Requested - Math Night
We hope you enjoyed our Math Night on 11/15. We’d love to get your feedback on the experience. You can also provide input on future events. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey: Event Survey - English / Spanish
Thank you!
Pieter Dolmans
Gift Cards
Dear Landels families,
The holidays are almost here, a time to spend with family and friends, to eat a nice dinner or two, to celebrate in different ways. But for some of our families in need, this is a difficult and stressful time. We are asking for donations of gift cards (Target or Safeway) to provide to some of our families. Please consider buying a gift card and dropping it off in the Landels office. We really appreciate our wonderful and generous community! We’ll be collecting gift cards until Tuesday, December 17.
Attendance
As we near the Holiday breaks, I want to remind families of the importance of students being at school every day. Chronic absenteeism has a lasting impact on a student’s academic, social and emotional development. We know there are many reasons students may need to miss school, but we ask that you plan your vacations so that you do not need to miss school. Thank you for prioritizing your child’s attendance.
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 12.20.24.
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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 12.20.24.
MVWSD News
MVWSD Preschool is enrolling now
MVWSD’s award-winning preschool has openings in its part-day afternoon session (12:00 - 3:00 pm) at Theuerkauf. Families can get an application at mvwsd.org/preschool, stop by the preschool office (1850 Latham St.) or call 650-526-3560.
Help MVEF unlock $34,000 for the education of all MVWSD students!
We’re excited to announce a $34,000 Challenge Grant that will double your impact! Every dollar donated to MVEF by December 31, 2024, will be matched dollar-for-dollar, including gifts through employer giving portals, donor-advised funds, and stock donations.
Your donation helps fund essential programs like arts, music, hands-on science, and reduced middle school class sizes. Don’t miss this chance to make your tax-deductible gift go twice as far! Together, we can make a difference! Please donate here. Thank you for your support! Every gift makes a difference!
Join MVEF at the Mountain View Tree Lighting Celebration!
Monday, December 9, 2024 5:30 - 8:00 PM Mountain View City Hall
Celebrate the season with live performances, crafts, games, train rides, and more - all free for the community! Come and visit our MVEF tables! Kids can create holiday cards and contribute to a collaborative “DREAM” canvas painting. Let’s spread holiday cheer and connect with our vibrant community!
PTA News
Erik’s DeliCafe Fundraiser: Wed, Dec. 11
On Dec. 11, buy lunch or dinner from Erik's DeliCafe at 1350 Grand Rd and a portion of your purchase will be donated back to Landels PTA. No need for a code, all orders (online and dine-in) count that day!
Winter Holiday Fair: Fri, Dec. 13, 4:30 - 6:30pm
· The deadline passed but we hear there are a few students out there who really want a table. This last week is for you! Sign up here or at the front office with cash/check.
· We sure could use a hand that day! Please check out how you can help here.
· Questions? See FAQs or contact Anna at [email protected].
Landels Valentine’s Dance Organizing Committee
This year Landels is going to have a “family dance” in mid-February. Students can come with a favorite adult to hang out, play games, meet with their friends, and boogie down on the dance floor.
Do you have ideas for theme, decorations, food, or activities? If you want to be part of the planning, please email Anna at [email protected]. We want to hear your ideas! Time commitment can be as much or little as you like. We are beginning planning now.
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Learning Challenges events for Fall 2024
For local coverage of issues related to learning challenges and special education, please check out the Learning Challenges Committee http://learningchallenges.lamvptac.org/
For broader coverage, look into the Northwest SCC SELPA CAC
Morning Let’s Talk Parent Support group
December 19, 10 am 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 at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrduupqD0vEtSpweFX71KvNAcKW8Csy4D3
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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuy7IcVz-4LTDxv2Jaq13nw
MVHS Tree Lot
MVHS Sports Boosters will be opening up the Annual Spartans Tree Lot on Friday, November 29 at 10 AM for the 2024 season at the Mountain View High School Stadium (3535 Truman Ave.). Spartans Tree Lot offers premium, top-quality trees ranging in size from 3 feet to 12+ feet, holiday decorations, and supplies. In person and online delivery options are available. All proceeds benefit Mountain View High School Athletics. For more information, head to SpartansTreeLot.com.
Flyers
MVHS Tree Lot
2024-2025 School Calendar
December Lunch menu
Winter Holiday Fair: Fri, Dec. 13, 4:30 - 6:30pm
Erik’s DeliCafe Fundraiser: Wed, Dec. 11
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