Wednesday, January 24th, 2018.
Core value of the month: Respect
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGEDear Monta Loma Families,
Construction Update
We are nearing completion on the MUR and are very excited to move back in soon! Thank you for your patience and support. You are all invited to celebrate a grand re-opening and game night on February 2nd starting at 5:15. I hope to see you there.
Friday crews will be working on some asphalt repair in the driveway. The work will start after 9:00 and should be completed by 1:00. Drop off and dismissal should not be impacted, but we can anticipate some asphalt odors. Crews will take steps to minimize disruptions.
Climate Survey
I’m happy to share with you some highlights and opportunities from our climate survey, conducted in November. Parents, staff, and 5th grade students shared their thoughts about our school climate.
Highlights
- 93% of our families said they feel welcome at Monta Loma
- 75% of our students indicated they have strong relationships with teachers.
- 97% indicated communication is culturally sensitive.
Opportunities
- Almost half of our parents never or only once or twice volunteer at school. Parents indicated they would like more opportunities or information to be involved at school. We as a school can do better communicating volunteer opportunities and defining volunteering in broader terms.
- Our male students feel less comfortable asking for help than our female students.
- Our native English-speaking students feel less engaged and less respected than our English learners.
I will be sharing more information about the climate survey and about our district LCAP at the upcoming Site Council/ELAC meeting on February 6. All are welcome to attend.
In partnership,
Gloria
NEWS FROM THE SCHOOLWord of the Week: We are repeating last weeks because rain prevented us from discussing it at Leopard Launch.
Dimension: A dimension is how far the sides of an object or shape extend.
Students might be asked to measure the dimensions of solid figures or they might have to distinguish between two dimensional and three-dimensional shapes.
The Monta Loma Chess Club will meet everyThursdayfrom1pm to 2pmat room 17. All the students that are currently enrolled in the Chess Club can now come everyThursdayand they do not have to do a separate enrollment.
Crittenden 5th Grade Parent Night
Hello 5th grade families! Please join us onJanuary 25 at 6:00 PMin the Crittenden auditorium to learn more about our school and what to expect in 6th grade. This event is for parents, though students are welcome. We will host events for students in the spring.
Graham’s Incoming 6thGrade Information Night, January 24th, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
We invite you all to come and join us at this fun and informative event. It is an opportunity for you and your student to learn about middle school life here at Graham.
If your last name begins with A-K, please start in our Multi-Purpose room (at the back of the school).
You will have the opportunities to hear from our principals some basic Information about courses, tips on how to be successful at middle school and ask questions from our 6th grade student panel.
If your last name begins with L-Z,please start in our Auditorium (at the front of the school). You will have the opportunity to hear students from all our amazing musical groups perform. You will also hear from our Athletic Director about our after-school sports program. We will have teachers that teachers some of the other elective talk about their courses, like STEM, Robotics, GMS TV and more.
At 6:45 we will rotate the groups so everyone can see both presentations.
We are looking forward to showcasing our wonderful school and meeting all of you.
NEWS FROM THE ML PTAGame Night is coming – Friday Feb 2 @ 6-7:30pm (Concessions start at 5:15pm) ! Challenge your teachers and fellow students to a host of fun board games and activities! Concessions hosted by 1st and 4th grade families. Hope to see you there!
MVEF Raffle tickets on sale now on campus before and after school Debbie Chin. Look for the silly top hat. Great prizes and a great cause!
Prizes: Shoreline tickets, Dinner for 4 at Four Seasons, $250 gift certificate to cycle shop
MVEF funds our in-class art, music, science programs and much more! Visit for more info or to buy tickets to MVEF’s Gala on Feb 10.
Volunteer spotlight – looking for a small way to help the school?Do you have time to fill between Kinder dismissal and regular dismissal? Help is needed posting weekly reminder messages on the big black sign hanging off the fence outside the front office. This task takes about 15 mins a week and can be a great way to get kids involved too by sorting letters and checking spelling. Please email us at to find out more.
NEWS FROM THE DISTRICT OFFICEPlease confirm your child’s school registration for the 18-19 school year by February 2.
We have a new, convenient online registration system called SchoolMint. Look for an e-mail from Schoolmint dated Jan. 5 with the registration website address and your username. If you didn’t receive a login email, please call650-526-3252 extension 3for help. To learn more go to You can also contact the school office. We are happy to help you complete your child’s registration.
Please note: Current transitional kindergarten and fifth-gradefamilies need to complete two steps in Schoolmint. First select actions "Returning" or "Not Returning". Then click the green button "Add/Edit New Student Application" to start registration and/or request a school transfer.
CELDT/ELPAC TestersJOB DESCRIPTION: The MVWSD is looking for qualified individuals interested in administering the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California Test (ELPAC) to the District’s K-8 English language learners. Flexible hours. $20 an hour. All examiners will be certified by successfully completing the district-sponsored screening and training. For more information contact Arline Siam .
Bond Oversight, Parcel Tax Oversight committees seek community representatives
The District is seeking qualified persons to serve on two committees of community leaders.
• Bond Oversight Committee for the District's Measure G Bond Program (a member of a bona fide tax organization for a two-year commitment)
• Parcel Tax Oversight Committee for Measure B
Representatives monitor, provide oversight and ensure accountability to the funds received by the District, including an annual report to the Board regarding the actual uses of such funds.
Applications are foundhere ( Applications can be mailed to: Dr. Robert Clark, Associate Superintendent/Chief Business Officer,750-A San Pierre Way, Mountain View, CA 94043or faxed to650-964-8907.
Questions? Please call Dr. Robert Clark .
Feb. 8: State of the Schools EventPlease join MVWSD Superintendent Dr. Ayindé Rudolph for the State of the Schools event.
WHEN: Thursday, Feb 8 at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Auditorium, Crittenden Middle School, 1701 Rock Street, Mountain View
Dr. Rudolph will speak about this year’s successes and challenges in our schools, and what can be expected in the future. All are welcome to this free event. Spanish interpretation will be provided.
Performances:Graham Middle School and Crittenden Middle School vocal ensembles
Please reserve your free seat here
NEWS FROM THE COMMUNITYMVLA Parent Education Speaker Series presents: “Raising Digital Natives” with Dr. Devorah HeitnerParents today worry that kids are addicted, detached or distracted because of digital devices. Often, adults are less conscious about what they are modelling with their own relationship with technology. Drawing from the latest research, Dr. Heitner provides gems of guidance to help parents become confident digital media mentors to texters, gamers and social media users from childhood to young adulthood. You’ll learn what it is like for kids to grow up in a world where school experiences, family life and friendships are all shaped by digital connection—and how you can share your own lifetime of social wisdom to mentor your children in their digital world.
Wednesday, January 24, 7:00 pm at Los Altos High School Eagle Theater
Audience: K-12 parents, teachers and other caretakers
To register,please click here.
The MVLA High School District presents “Math Night”, Feb. 6 from 6:30-8:00 in MVHS Theater, 3535 Truman Ave. It's for families who will attend high school at MVLA. The night will include information about the high school math pathways available to students. In addition, the Computer Science and Engineering courses and pathways will be presented.
Parenting in the Age of Technology: Protecting our Children In An Age of Access
Wednesday, Feb. 7th, 6:30-8pm, Graham Middle School MUR. Presenters:my digital TAT2
This workshop will explore:
*Rapid change in technology and how our children are using social media
*Strategies for supporting and staying connected to our children
*Interactive discussion, videos, and real life scenarios to help parents show children how to navigate, self-regulate, slow down and think before they act.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Come early to connect with resources!
Provided:Interpretation (Spanish support), Child care, Transportation (Bus departs from Castro Elementary and Crittenden Middle at 6 p.m. and returns at 8:30 p.m.)
Register here
The MVEF Winter Gala and Auction is less than one month away! Come join parents and community members as we gather to raise funds to support every child, at every school! You can dance, bid on amazing auction items, buy some wine, grab a gift card or two to your favorite restaurants, all the while ensuring that MVEF meets their goal of raising over $750,000 to bring art, music, hands-on science, environmental field trips, middle school athletics and more to all MVWSD students!
Learn more here:mvef.org. Dinner tickets are going fast. Purchase by February 1st to guarantee a seat!
CALENDAREnding on February 2, 2018.
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Enrollment window for new students
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confirmation of registration for current students
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Thursday, January 25, 2018
6th Grade Information Night @ Crittenden and/or Graham, 6:00 – 7:20 pm
Friday, January 26, 2018
ML Sports Day
4th Grade Field Trip to Hidden Villa (Ms. Frost and Ms. Perfect), 8:30am – 2:00pm
Friday, February 2, 2018
Game Night @ MUR, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Saturday, February 10, 2018
MVEF Gala @ MV Senior Center,5:30 – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
MLScience Fair Info Night @ ML Library, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Friday, February 16, 2018
Bike/Walk to School Day, 8:00 – 8:30 am
End of the Trimester = Minimum Day
Monday, February 19 to Friday, February 23, 2018
Winter Break = No School Days
Monday, February 26, 2018
ML CSMA Music in Action @ MUR, 1:10 – 2:10pm
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
2nd Grade Field Trip to the Levi Stadium, 8:30am – 2:15pm
Wednesday, February 28 to Saturday, March 3, 2018
ML Used Book Sale @ MUR
Friday, March 2, 2018
ML VIP Reading Day
FLYERSWe are Fighting the Flu
January Menu
MVLA Parent Education, Raising Digital Natives
CSMA Spring Art Camps
Free Workshop for Parents
Game Night