Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Core value of the month: compassion
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Dear Monta Loma Families,
Fall Festival
It was a thrill to see you at Fall Festival on Friday. We greatly appreciate your participation and enthusiasm in our community events, and we are ever impressed by your generosity with time, effort, and donations. Because of your fun attitude, and hidden talent as carnival barkers, we raised more than $5000 to support field trips, assemblies, after school programs, and so much more. So many volunteers made this event successful that I couldn’t possibly name them all here, but special thanks go to Elizabeth Jones for her leadership of the event.
If you haven’t yet joined our PTA, please do so at montalomapta.org. Just click on the membership link and follow the steps. While your there, check out the other ways to get involved.
Attendance Reminders
Monta Loma’s attendance rate for the year so far is 97.11% Our goal this year is 97% which is right on track. You can help us keep on track by making sure your student comes to school on time every day. Illness, doctor’s appointments, bereavement, and certain religious exercises are excusable absences. Please see MVWSD board policy for the full list. All other reasons are not considered excused.
As we head into the cold and flu season, you can help us stay on track by making sure students eat healthy foods and practice good hygiene. Talk to them about the importance of washing hands before eating and after using the restroom.
In partnership,
Gloria
CALENDAR
Friday, October 25, 2019
Friday, November 1, 2019
November 5th - 8th
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Friday, November 15, 2019
Monday, November 18, 2019
Friday, November 22, 2019
November 27 - 29, 2019
Halloween
Monta Loma will have its annual costume parade on Thursday, October 31st at 8:35 on the blacktop. Classroom activities for Halloween vary by teacher and grade level. See your child’s teacher for details. Alternative activities are available for anyone not wishing to participate in the costume parade or classroom activities.
Please note these rules for costumes.
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Students must be able to put on and take off their own costumes.
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Keep it friendly-No weapons, violence, gore, or vulgar messaging.
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Masks are allowed only if they don’t obstruct vision.
LOST AND FOUND ITEMS
Did your child loses a jacket, lunch box, or a sweatshirt? Please stop by the Lost and Found Cart next to the MUR. If the items are not picked up by November 1st after school, they will be donated to charity.
Food distribution program at Monta Loma Elementary
In partnership with Community Services Agency (CSA) of Mountain View and Second Harvest Food Bank, we will be distributing bags with food items, such as bread, canned goods, fresh produce, pasta, etc. If you want to supplement your meals with additional items, please come:
The food is free. More details at the event.
NEWS FROM THE DISTRICT OFFICE
Are your children enjoying the Community School of Music and Art lessons at their elementary schools? Do you love watching your child compete in middle school sports? These are just two of the programs funded by the Mountain View Educational Foundation- all thanks to donations from parents like you. MVEF’s annual phonathon is just around the corner and they need your support. Save them a call and donate today at mvef.org/donate. Your donation ensures that your child, and every child in the district, have access to these programs as well as Living Classroom, environmental science field trips and more. Donate today!
CAASPP results: Paper reports
If your child is currently in grade 4-8, your child’s 2018-19 CAASPP score result report in paper form will be sent to you at home the week of Oct. 21.
Your child's report has been available online. To access the English Language Arts and mathematics scores through PowerSchool, click on https://ps.mvwsd.org/public/. After logging in, click on "score reports" in the lefthand column. If you are unable to access the Parent Portal, please contact your school secretary for assistance.
Shrek the Musical Jr. at Crittenden Middle School (ticket order form attached)
Nasty will be nice and Mountain View will be ogre-the-moon when Crittenden students present their production of Shrek The Musical JR. on November 15th, 16th, and 17th at 7:00pm and at 2:00pm on November 18th.
This family-friendly musical comedy follows the adventures of Shrek, an ogre who sets off on a quest to save a princess from a dragon. However, it turns out that in order to ultimately succeed, Shrek must battle an even bigger obstacle: learning how to believe in himself and open his heart to others.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and children under 12 and can be purchased at Crittenden Middle School in the front office or at the door. For more information, contact Leanne Rzepiela at [email protected].
MV Parent U presents "Improve Your Child’s Reading Skills and Math Literacy" on Wednesday, November 6 from 6:30-8pm at the Crittenden MUR. Flyer here
Presenters: Sharon McClintock, The Mountain View Library; Heidi Galassi, Landels Elementary, Principal; and Karen Gordon, Landels Elementary, Instructional Coach.
Please join us to learn several resourceful strategies for supporting reading, writing, and math at home:
• Easy activities to boost your child's reading engagement
• Creative ways to encourage and support writing
• Ideas for math games that build math skills
• Practical ways to use math in everyday life
In addition, the Mountain View Library will share:
• Ebooks and online library resources
• Information on library programs and services for the entire family
RAFFLE: Books and two bikes. Childcare provided.
Click here to RSVP for this session: https://readingmath.eventbrite.com
The MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series presents "The Vaping Crisis: What Is It Doing to Our Kids?" with Bonnie Halpern-Felsher on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 - 7:00 - 9:00pm | LAHS Eagle Theatre | 201 Almond Ave., Los Altos, CA
Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University, will discuss the harmful impacts vaping has on the minds and bodies of adolescents.
Dr. Halpern-Felsher will provide an overview of current tobacco/nicotine products, including vapes, Juuls and other pod-based systems, which are more commonly used among teens than combustible cigarettes. Drawing upon on-going research, Dr. Halpern-Felsher will address why adolescents are drawn to using these products, dispel common misperceptions held by both adults and teens, and share effective, evidence-based strategies that parents, caregivers, and teachers, can leverage to help prevent and reduce the use of these addictive products.
The talk will be followed by a panel of local administrators and a mental health professional.
To register for this free event, go to https://mvla2019-20-bonniehalpern-felsher.eventbrite.com
Sponsored by Los Altos Educational Foundation (LAEF), MVLA High School Foundation, Mountain View Educational Foundation (MVEF), and Los Altos-Mountain View PTA Council.
SCHOOL CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Education Française Bay Area (EFBA)
EFBA is a non-profit school founded in 2008 that provides French after-school classes and summer camps. We're active all over the Bay in about 25 schools.
More info about our program: EFBA - Education Française Bay Area www.efba.us
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Playtime: 2:45-3:15pm
Class: 3:15-4:45pm
Start date: Sept. 16
End date: May 20
Lunch Chess Club
BayAreaChess combines fun and learning while promoting a team spirit where everyone helps each other succeed and improve. Our chess program will cover the very basics for new students to the game and we can challenge experienced players with more advanced concepts. Students will have the opportunity to learn the moves of the pieces, opening strategy, tactics, checkmates and endgame play. Students will also learn valuable life skills through chess, such as winning and losing with grace, sportsmanship, planning and team spirit. Our mission is to transform and enrich the lives of students through chess.
Flyers
Free Robotics Class
Free Teen Cooking Classes
Free Teen Art Classes
Monster Bash
Parents Guide to Emergency School Evacuation