Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Core value of the month: Respect
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Dear Monta Loma Families,
Thank You Volunteers!
This morning, our PTA elected or named the following officers and chairs for next year. Please join me in thanking them from the bottom of our hearts!
Kara Chambers, President
Kerri Neschleba, Executive Vice President
Mary Ann Casuga, Treasurer
Elizabeth Jones, Vice President of Fundraising
Cere Fingerhut, Vice President of Membership
Jenny Payne, Auditor
Debbie Chin, Parliamentarian
Cheryl Villareal, Historian
Crystal Nanavati, Communications Chair
Jen Manson, ELAC Liaison
Katie Kirsch, Military Liaison
Dafne Minera, Spirit Wear Chair
Beverly Lam, Sustainability Chair
You can be a part of this dynamic team. We are still looking for people to fill the following roles.
More Volunteer Opportunities.
In the next few months, volunteers are needed for the following events. Any time or energy you can offer is greatly appreciated.
You can get more information in the office.
In partnership,
Gloria
CALENDAR
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Monday and Tuesday March 18-19, 2019
Monday March 25, 2019
Tuesday March 26, 2019
Thursday March 28, 2019
Friday March 29, 2019
Promotion ceremony message:
In support of our families with students at middle schools our 5th grade and Kinder promotion ceremonies will take place on Thursday June 6th 2019. More details will come as the date approaches.
Yoga has been canceled due to low enrollment
PTA NEWS
Walk A Thon is coming! Friday, April 5th, from dismissal to 6:00pm. Students will start walking the last hour of their school day with their class, then they will return to their classrooms for a normal dismissal. Then can return with their adults and continue walking for the remainder of the event!
Pledge envelopes will be going home this week and are due Tuesday, April 2nd. These are also your child’s permission slip to walk. Please be sure to sign and return this to your teachers!
We are also using Walkstarter again, a safe, secure online donation platform created by a Mountain View parent. Flyers will be coming home with your child’s pledge envelopes or use these links to get started:
Monta Loma Walkstarter website: https://montaloma.walkstarter.org/
Quick Start guide https://tinyurl.com/MontaLomaWalkstarterFAQ
Setup your avatar at: Walkstarter - Monta Loma Elementary School , then share the link with family and friends.
We will be offering delicious food for sale from 3pm. There will also be many amazing raffle prizes to win. Help us raise money for our kids, teachers and school! Bring the family and enjoy our yearly Monta Loma fundraising event.
Remember: Friday, April 5 from Dismissal - 6pm
See you there!!
New Spiritwear is available for purchase (click here)!
Black Monta Loma Pencil $0.25 – Black Tote Bag w/White Monta Loma Logo $3.00 – Black Tote Bag w/Yellow Monta Loma Logo $3.00 - Metal Keychain w/Full Color Monta Loma Logo $3.00. Please fill out a Spirit Wear Order Form. Forms are available in the office or please use the attached soft copy.
NEWS FROM THE DISTRICT OFFICE
MV Parent U presents “Getting Ready for High School,” a guide for middle and elementary school families, on Wednesday, Mar. 13, 6:30-8 PM at the Graham Middle School multi-use room.
Please join us to learn:
* What to expect in high school from the student, staff and parent perspective
* What resources are available to teachers and parents to help ease students' transition
* What skills to focus on in elementary and middle school to prepare for high school
Presenters:
Students, administrators, parents and school counselors from MVWSD and Mountain View Los Altos High School District. Interactive, question and answer format
Provided:
Register here
COMMUNITY NEWS
Soccer with coach Ken - Spring Session
Our soccer program will now be 3:30-4:30 pm for all kids K-5, and all levels are welcome. 1 scholarship is available for every 9 sign ups. Supervision and help changing into soccer gear is provided from 3:10 pm to start of soccer (3:30 pm). Parents should pick up K kids from class and return them for soccer unless they go to the YMCA. Aftercare (YMCA and Beyond the Bell) kids will be walked to and from the field by coaches. Grade 1-5 kids should meet coaches at the lunch time tables. All participants get a tshirt. Participants must bring shin guards, closed-toe athletic shoes or cleats and water/drink bottle. Sign up is open here: http://www.coachkensoccer.com/mountain-view-after-school-programs/
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. Click here to see the Flyer
FLYERS
Volunteer Fair
Spartans Sports Camp
Spring Break Art Camps
Spring Art & Preschool Classes
CSMA art and music summer camps
Parents Guide to Emergency School Evacuation
MVWSD 2018-2019 School Calendar
The 2019-20 District calendar is here!