Friday, September 26 ~ ELAC Meeting 8:15-9:00am in the TH Library

Friday, September 26 ~ Walkathon 3:15-5:30pm 

Wednesday, October 1 ~ Multicultural Potluck 5:00-6:00pm MUR

Thursday, October 2~ Library Bookmobile 12:00pm

Tuesday, October 7~ SSC Meeting 3:20-4:20pm

Thursday, October 9- Teacher Service Day_ No School

Friday, October 10- Recess Day- No School

Monday, October 13-17- Conference Week- Minimum Days, Dismissal 12:10pm

Wednesday, October 15~ Retake Picture Day

Friday, October 24~ Trunk or Treat 5:00-7:00pm

Tuesday, October 28~ PTA Meeting 6:30-7:30pm

Tuesday, October 28~ SSC Meeting 3:20-4:20pm

Thursday, October 30~ Library Bookmobile 12:00pm

 

ARTS WHEEL - Prop 28 

Registrations now open for the Arts Wheel Rotation 1

Arts Wheel is a new, free, after school class for students in grades K-5. There will be three opportunities, or “rotations”, for students to participate this year. The first rotation will take place from October 20 to December 15 (8 weeks total). There will be one Kinder class (10:1 ratio) and one 1st-5th grade class (20:1 ratio) on Wednesdays as well as one Kinder class and one 1st-5th grade class on Fridays. 

Remember: if your child is already participating in after school YMCA or Beyond the Bell (BTB), they will automatically participate in the Arts Wheel through their after school program - no need to register!

If your child is not already participating in YMCA or BTB, you can sign them up for Arts Wheel using the link below. registrations will close on October 5. The principal will notify all families who signed up to confirm rosters and details by October 13. 

Click here for Arts Wheel Rotation 1 registration

What is it?

The Arts Wheel is a new, free, weekly after school class for our students in grades K-5. We will have multiple fun themes over the course of the year such as Crafts, Painting & Murals, Digital Photography & Graphic Design, and Drawing and Comics.. The classes will be taught by local teaching artists.

 

Why is it called a “Wheel”? 

Each after school class teacher will spend 8 weeks at a school before moving on to another school for the next “rotation”. This way, all participating schools will be able to experience the topic in which each teacher specializes. 

 

How frequent are the classes, and how long is each class? 

The once-per-week classes will be approximately 45 minutes long and take place over 8 weeks. For Rotation 1, our Arts Wheel teacher will be on campus on Wednesday and Friday. 

 

Who is it for? 

**If your child is already participating in after school YMCA or Beyond the Bell, they will automatically participate in the Arts Wheel through their after school program - no need to register!**

If your child is not in YMCA or BTB, you may register during the registration period using the link provided.

 

Questions?

Please feel free to contact Danielle Lyons

 

Parent University Links! CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK

All of the parent universities have been recorded over the past couple of years in both English and Spanish with the slide deck. Please look on the left side of the screen for the year tabs. Some honorable mentions are: 

Slide decks are the first links and recordings are the second sets of links. 

 

The Science of Reading Part 1	--	English / español	English / Spanish
The Science of Reading Part 2	--	English / español	English / Spanish
Parenting in the Digital Age	--	English / español	English / Spanish
Accessing and Understanding Assessment Scores (iReady)	--	English / español	English / Spanish

 

What is I-Ready

i-Ready is an online, adaptive diagnostic assessment administered to students in reading and math. It's given three times a year—specifically in August, December and May —to measure each student's academic progress. The test is repeated each time, allowing us to consistently measure progress over the course of the school year. The test is designed to measure growth over time, so while the first score provides an initial data point, the real goal is to see an upward trend in subsequent scores.

The score report contains two main types of information: grade-level placement and percentile rank. The grade-level placement tells us if a student is performing at, below, or above their current grade level. The percentile rank, on the other hand, compares student scores based on all other students nationwide who took the same test. The results give us a baseline understanding of our students' performance. Teachers then use this information as one data point out of many more specific data points to support your child throughout the year. 

We use these test scores to create customized learning pathways for each student. Our teachers use the data to sort students into flexible learning groups, ensuring every child receives targeted instruction. Your teacher can share the specific learning profile your child was placed in.

Understanding the Levels

Here’s a simple breakdown of the score levels and what they mean:

• Below Grade Level: This score indicates that a student is still working on those specific skills from previous grade levels.

• Approaching Grade Level: This is a common and expected score at that time of the year.  It shows that your child is building the foundational skills needed to succeed in their current grade.

• At Grade Level: A score in this range means your child is on track to master the curriculum for their grade. This is the goal for all students by the end of the year. 

• Above Grade Level: This score indicates that your child has already mastered the skills in this domain for their current grade and your teacher is on giving accelerated work based on the student’s next goal. 

The goal is to see an upward trend in scores from the beginning of the year to the end. If you have any concerns about your child's score, please don't hesitate to reach out to your teacher during conferences to discuss ways you can support your child at home. We're all in this together!

 

School Pictures

If you haven’t received your pictures or if you have questions about your pictures, please use the link below to contact Lifetouch.  

link

 

Cool Cat Winners going above and beyond to show one of the Core Values (Respect, Integrity, Courage, Responsibility, Perseverance) for September 19th.

Audriana S.            Rm 13

Doga T.                  Rm 14

James R                Rm 15

Alayah S.               Rm 16

Nolan M.                Rm 11

Orion T.                  Rm 7

Wesley P.               Rm 6

Ryan A.                 Rm 8

Noam D.                Rm 9

Allison G.              Rm 17

Ruth E.                  Rm 18

Kiana R.                Rm 19

Edgar R.                Rm 20

Macklon L.             Rm 21

Evelyn P.               Rm 22

 

 Important Notice RE: Items dropped off during school hours.

One of our core values at Theuerkauf is Responsibility. There has been a large increase in items forgotten and dropped off items during the day. Sometimes it is challenging to get items to students in a timely manner and we want to minimize interruptions of lessons during class time so all students can stay focused on their education. 

Please support your child at home by going through a quick checklist before leaving: Warm jacket, hat or gloves if needed, lunch box, backpack, instrument, homework, etc. 

Thank you for supporting our core value of Responsibility and minimizing classroom interruptions. 

If you do need to drop off a forgotten item please label it with the following so there is no confusion or mix ups. Please note that the office staff will do their best to get it to the students in a timely manner: 

1. Student name

2. Grade

3. Teacher and Room #

 

If you are planning on visiting for a school event this school year, please follow the appropriate instructions. 

• If a ID/ Driver license has been scanned  this school year by the office, parents will be able to come into the office to scan the back of the card on our Visitor Screen located in the front office. (picture below) and print a visitor badge on the day of the event. 

• If not, please stop by the office to have your ID/ Driver license (physical card, no copies or pictures) scanned in our RAPTOR system, before the day of the event. 

• If  you do not have a ID/Driver license and have a passport that cannot be scanned, it will have to be as a walk in that day and stand in the line, as it has to be entered manually.

• If you have a picture only of their ID/Driver License/ Passport, you will have to walk in that day and stand in the line, as it has to be entered manually.

Parenting in the Digital Era: Building Healthy Tech Habits

Date and Time: September 30, 5:30-7:00 p.m.     Registration: http://mvw.sd/pu093025r

Did you know that experts estimate that the average American teen spends 7-8 hours each day on their screens? It’s no wonder that this is a critical parenting topic. Fear not: our friends at My Digital TAT2 are returning to Parent University! At this Speaker Series event, MDT2 will update us on the latest tech trends and discuss the key topics of media literacy, misinformation/ disinformation, and social media influencers. They will also address the burning question: “When is it ok to give my kid a cell phone?” You will be equipped with fresh knowledge and useful strategies to help your family maintain a healthy relationship with tech...and with one another. 

To submit questions prior to the event, go to mvw.sd/questions. We will do our best to address your questions during the session.

 

Mental Health Resources for Students

As the school year starts, it's important for students to know that help is available for mental health challenges that may arise. Check out these posters for information.  Other resources are available at our Virtual Wellness Center under the Mental Health tab. You can always reach out to your school counselor, too. We are here to help. 

 

Is your Student Too Sick for School? 

As we enter the cold and flu season, it’s important to know when your student should stay home to rest and recover, as well as to prevent the spread of illness. Please take a moment to read the attached MVWSD’s Back to School Health Guidance flyer. It includes information on when your student should stay home, illness prevention tips and COVID guidelines. Knowing when to keep your student home helps keep our school community healthy and safe. Thank you for your cooperation!

 

Showing Up Matters….for learning, for friendships, for success 

Help our students be their very best by making sure they show up every day and on time! Students that miss 10% of days (or two days a month) of school are considered chronically absent. When we reduce chronic absence we improve graduation rates, increase academic achievement and give young people the best chance at success in their adult life. Showing up on time matters, too! Even showing up 10 minutes late every day causes students to lose a full hour of learning each week. By working together, families and schools can ensure every student has the opportunity to grow, learn and succeed!

 

MVWSD seeks parents & staff members for Health and Wellness Committee

Committee and task force members lend perspective and expertise to important district work that benefits our students. Please consider serving on the Health and Wellness Committee. Applications are due by September 30 and can be found here: http://mvw.sd/health.
 

Health and Wellness Committee Task: To align District efforts to support student wellness through health education, physical education and activity, health services, nutrition services, psychological and counseling services, and a safe and healthy school environment.
 

Interested applicants would have some experience, knowledge, or interest in the content as described above. We are seeking at least 1 parent and 1 certificated representative per school site and 1 community-based organization representative. The maximum capacity of the group is 15 participants.
 

Time commitment is four meetings this school year, one hour per meeting, and all meetings are virtual. Those who are interested in participating and would like to learn more, please join us for our first meeting to learn about our work firsthand. 

Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025; 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Via Zoom

Meeting Link:  https://mvwsd.zoom.us/j/87804100042  

Meeting ID: 878 0410 0042

By Phone: (669) 444-9171

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2025-2026 Health and Wellness Committee Meeting Schedule

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025; 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025; 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026; 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2026; 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

 

Vision and Hearing Screenings

MVWSD conducts hearing and vision screenings of all students in TK/kindergarten, second-, fifth- and eighth-grade, as California State Law mandates. These screenings will take place:

• at Theuerkauf on October 21 and 22

Parents will be notified in writing if children fail a screening. Parents who do not want their child screened for either vision and/or hearing should send a letter to their child's school each school year indicating that their child is to be excluded, and vision and/or hearing results will need to be provided by their physician.

If you have any concerns about your child’s vision or hearing, please contact your school nurse. Questions about the screenings should be directed to the Health Services office at 650-526-3500 ext. 1050.

MVEF has raised over $360,000 – help us reach $400,000 today!
Thanks to generous donors, matching gifts, and grants, MVEF is already 30% toward this year’s $1.2M goal. Early progress gives MVWSD confidence to continue funding essentials like art, music, science, athletics, clubs, and smaller class sizes.

Renew your gift or become a donor today—recurring gifts are easy to set up, and every amount makes a difference! Look for the big green fundraising boards at your school to track our progress.

Click here to give. And don’t forget to check if your employer matches.

Everyone is Welcome to our Walkathon this Friday, September 26 afterschool from 3:15-5:30pm. A huge portion of our fundraising comes from food sales at the event so come hungry! We will have Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Popcorn, Baked Goods and so much more! Bring cash or PayPal. Help us reach our fundraising goal so we can continue providing field trip funds, teacher appreciation week, community events, library books, fun assemblies and more.   

 

2025 Mayor for a Day Essay Contest Flyer 

The City of Mountain View invites elementary and middle school-aged residents to participate in the 2025 Mayor for a Day Essay Contest.

Topic: If you were mayor for a day, what is one problem you would solve? Maximum of 500 words per essay. Only one entry per person. One elementary AND one middle school-aged contestant will be selected by the Mayor. Winners will be recognized at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.  All entries are due by 5 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025.

 

Upcoming Programs at Mountain View Public Library
Intro to 3D Printing and CAD  

Mondays, October 6 & 13

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Ages 13-18, First Floor Program Room

Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join us for this 2-part workshop on 3D printing and CAD. Session 1 will cover 3D printing hardware and the slicing software Cura. In Session 2, participants will learn the 3D modeling software Onshape by modelling a car. All skill levels are welcome! Register here. 

 

Learning Challenges events for Fall 2025   

For local coverage of issues related to learning challenges and special education, please check out the Learning Challenges Committee. 

 

Calm Down Kit Making Sessions 

Volunteers will make Calm Down kits for classrooms throughout Mountain View and Los Altos and learn how to make their own for their home!  Thursday September 26 (5-7 pm), Tuesday September 30 5-7 pm. For location, contact [email protected].

 

Learning Challenges Committee General Meeting

October 7, 7 pm in person (TBA) and Zoom hybrid

We will be finishing up the Wellness Wish List and will likely need a work session to finish up packing orders for delivery to classrooms! For more info, email [email protected].

 

Evening Let’s Talk Parent Support group

October 15, 7 pm  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 here.

 

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.

Upcoming Programs at Mountain View Public Library 

2025 Mayor for a Day Essay Contest 

Is your Student Too Sick for School? 

Parenting in the Digital Era: Building Healthy Tech Habits