| Principal's Message |
Dear Cheetah Community,
What an amazing, fantastic, fun, and rainy event our Dia del Nino celebration was on Friday! I am continually impressed by the dedication of the Theuerkauf community. On Friday, when dismissal time came, it had started to change from a drizzle to actual rain, and I was so nervous that everyone would pick up their students and go home. But you did not go home - you stayed! It was such a testament to our community’s commitment to its students. Also, it helped that we had a helicopter on the field!
We owe so many thanks to so many people: Thank you to the Coast Guard for providing this once in a lifetime experience for our students, thank you to the parents who spent so much time planning, setting up, clearing up. Thank you to everyone involved with arranging the talent show and for the Folkloric Dancing to be here. Thank you to those who donated food and items. Thank you to the MVPD, MVFD, the City of Mountain View, the District Office staff, and Stevenson school who also had to shelter-in-place (twice) so that we could make this happen.
Here are couple of photos from the event:
 
We even got to see Principal Danielle Lyons and Baby Stella:
But most of all, Thank you to Ms Lisset Tellez who spent countless hours doing all of the coordination for this event which, even with the downpour, went off perfectly. Here she is, letting us all know that it was time to go home:
MVEF Gala
Theuerkauf had a good showing at the MVEF Gala last week as well! Fun was had by all, and funds were raised to support programs that are available to all students in the district. If you have not contributed to MVEF yet this year, you still can! The dollars are a good investment in our students.
Testing
Thank you for sending your students to school well rested, confident, and having had a good breakfast. The students are cheered on each day at the front gate by a combination of staff and other students - it makes for a happy entrance every morning! This week is Math week, and the students are really working hard. Next week 5th graders will show what they know in Science, and the week after that we will finish up with iReady Math and Reading. Thank you for your support!
Reclassification Ceremony
Please join us on Thursday May 1, 2025 at Crittenden Middle School at 5:00pm for the Reclassification Ceremony, whether you have a student to celebrate or not. Reclassification represents an important milestone for our multilingual students, and we cannot wait to congratulate them!
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| Important Dates |
Thursday, May 1st- Reclassification Ceremony and Celebration 5-6pm @ Crittenden MS
Thursday, May 8th- MVWSD Board Trustees Meeting 6:00-10:00pm (Zoom)
Friday, May 16th- PTA/Principal’s Coffee 8:40am by the flag pole
Friday, May 16th- New Family Orientation 5:00-6:00pm
Tuesday, May 20th- PTA Meeting 6:30-7:30pm
Thursday, May 22nd- MVWSD Board Trustees Meeting 6:00-10:00(Zoom)
Monday, May 26th- Memorial Day- No School
Friday, May 30th- End of Trimester- Minimum Day- Dismissal 12:10pm
Wednesday, June 4th- 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony 3:00-4:00pm
Thursday, June 5th- Report Cards are Sent Home Electronically
Thursday, June 5th- Last day for students - Minimum day for Students
Wednesday, August 13th- First day of the 2025-2026 school year for students - Minimum day for Students
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| School News |
Cool Cat Winners going above and beyond to show or give INTEGRITY & PERSEVERANCE for April 29th
Alexander L. Rm 13
Angelina C. Rm 14
Liv B. Rm11
K. Smith Rm 16
Emery D. Rm 11
Sire A. Rm 6
Noam D. Rm 7
Kepler L. Rm 9
Thea S. Rm 8
Ida K. Rm 17
Cassie H. Rm 18
Jacob M. Rm 19
Emma M. Rm 20
If you are planning on visiting for a school event this school year, please follow the appropriate instructions.
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Please allow a sufficient amount of time to do the registration process.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Per District Policy, In order to better protect everyone on campus, all adults who are not school staff members are REQUIRED to show a valid ID, issued by government or MVWSD, each time they come onto campus.
Thank you for your cooperation,
 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:
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Student name
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Grade
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Teacher and Room #
Library News
Theuerkauf library will close on May 16, 2023 to allow for end-of-year processes. Please help your student find all of their library books and return them in a timely manner. If books have been lost or damaged, please contact Mrs. Baikie at [email protected]or stop by the library. Options to replace lost/damaged books are:
(1) Replace the book. The book can be used–it does not have to be new.
(2) Replace the book with another title. Books from Little Free Libraries that are in good condition are a great way to replace one title with a different title.
(3) Work with Mrs. Baikie to find a solution.
The Mountain View Public Library has their Summer Reading webpage up for students to register. There is a Summer Reading Kick-Off on Monday, June 9th from 6:30-7:30 pm. Stop into the Mountain View Public Library to learn more about the programs offered for families and sign up for a free library card. You can get Free & Discounted Museum Passes, California State Parks Passes, and more. The services at our Mountain View Public Library are excellent–there’s even a Seed Library!
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| District News |
Parent University: Preparing for High school
Date and Time: May 6, 2025, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Registration Link: https://mvw.sd/pu050625r
Do you have a child who is about to enter high school? Join us at our final Parent University session of the year to learn about high school campus life from students and staff at Los Altos High School and Mountain View High School. This session will focus on supporting the social and emotional growth of students, and tips to support academic success as they navigate a complex new school experience.
To submit questions prior to the event, go to mvw.sd/questions. We will do our best to address your question during the session.
Parent U: Preparing for Middle School recordings available
If you missed the last Parent University presentation, “Preparing for Middle School,” recordings are available in English and Spanish. For past Parent U materials, visit mvwsd.org/ParentU.
Imai Children's Business Fair
Come shop and support young entrepreneurs at the Imai Elementary Children's Business Fair on Saturday, May 3, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM! 2nd–5th grade students will be selling their handmade creations, ranging from crafts to carnival games. With 30 student-run businesses and food trucks available, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. This is a cash-only event, so please bring small bills and coins!
22nd Annual MWVSD Chess Tournament
The 22nd Annual MVWSD Chess Tournament will be held on Sunday, May 4, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Landels Elementary and is open to all elementary and middle school students in the district. Registration is free at tinyurl.com/mvwsdchess, and the deadline is May 1. New this year is a “For Fun” Division open to all ages and skill levels—no registration required, just drop in and play! For questions, contact tournament coordinator Angela Klittmark at [email protected].
MVEF CELEBRATING 40 YEARS - THANKS TO OUR AMAZING COMMUNITY!
Thank you to our incredible community for making the ERAS Gala a powerful celebration of MVEF’s 40-year legacy! Special thanks to Gala co-leads Sraddha Shukla and Alana Kataria-Rennie, our Board, 17 generous sponsors, 100+ auction donors, 30 student volunteers, our talented student musicians and everyone else who made the night possible. Because of your support, MVEF can continue funding music, art, hands-on science in elementary schools, smaller class sizes and after school sports in middle schools, and more for nearly 5,000 MVWSD students. We’re so grateful for your partnership and belief in our mission.
YOUR DONATIONS BRING MUSIC TO LIFE
Wowed by your student’s musical talent? Are you loving the music performances at your child’s school? Thanks to your support, MVEF funds the CSMA music program at all nine elementary schools and supports inspiring music performances at both middle schools - bringing creativity, confidence, and joy into the lives of MVWSD students.
Let’s keep the music alive — donate today!
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| PTA News |
Thank you to everyone that made Dia del Nino a success - from behind-the-scenes preparations to volunteering during the event to participating in games, activities and the talent show, and making it work even in the rain. Shout out to Expect Respect students for pulling together the games.
Thank you to parent Karin for organizing testing snacks for all of our 3rd-5th-grade students!
May 5-9 (next week) is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!! See the attached flyer for ways you and your student can contribute.
Reminder: Yearbooks can be purchased at https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1016316858373987l
Custom pages must be completed by April 30.
Reminder: MVWSD Interscholastic Chess Tournament Sunday, May 4th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The registration form and instructions can be found here, and the deadline for registration is April 30th.
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| From Our Community Partners |
Friends of the Mountain View Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Mountain View Library invite you to their book sale on May 3 and 4, offering a fantastic selection of books at unbeatable prices. On Saturday, members get early access from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed by the general sale from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Sunday, shoppers can stock up during the Fill-a-Bag Sale from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The sale takes place in the garage behind the library at 585 Franklin Street, with all proceeds supporting library programs and services.
MVPAL Youth Extravaganza
The Mountain View Police Activities League invites you to attend the Annual Youth Extravaganza on Friday, May 9, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Rengstorff Park in Mountain View. This is a free, fun, and family-friendly event that promotes health and mental wellness for people of all ages. Families can enjoy a variety of activities, including a bounce house, outdoor games, face painting, music, and food. For more information, please visit www.mvpsf.org/events.
InPlay: Free Activity Guide
Looking for exciting activities for your child this summer? Explore InPlay’s’ free activity guide! Sponsored by Santa Clara County and our school district, the searchable guide lists thousands of local and affordable programs so that you can find fun enrichment to help keep your child’s school-year gains! Check it out: http://mv.inplay.org.
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| Flyers |
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