Principal’s Message:
Dear Imai Families,
March 1st is the first day of Women’s history month. The National Women's History Month's theme for 2024 celebrates “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” The theme recognizes women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions. We will start out the mornings with our announcements learning about different important women in history and starting out with Amy Imai. Before the end of the month we will have our Women’s Voices Assembly (3/20 8:30-10:00 AM) and we are looking for volunteers to facilitate. Interest form (due 3/12/24).
This week teachers are working on report cards and you will receive them next week via email. Report cards are an opportunity to celebrate your child’s accomplishments as well as the time to check how they are progressing and what areas are needed for improvement.
Parent U Workshop:
We have an upcoming Parent U, "Managing Your Child's Emotions: Part 2," this Friday, March 1, 2024, from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM at the IMAI Multi-Use Room. We will discuss being an emotion coach for your child, and independence amongst Elementary Aged kids. You don't want to miss it!
If you have already RSVP'd and completed the brief survey, thank you for your prompt response. If not, we kindly ask you to take a moment to confirm your attendance and share your thoughts through the survey. Your feedback will help us tailor the session to better meet your expectations.
To ensure its success, please confirm your attendance and fill out the short survey in the following link [RSVP/Survey LINK HERE].
Other Highlights:
- Child Care available upon request.
- Enjoy delicious tacos at the end (including vegetarian options).
Upcoming Events:
- Black History Month Assembly 02/29 11-11:50 AM
- Principal’s Coffee 3/8 from 8:30-9:30 MUR (Topic: Managing Your Child’s Emotion Recap Session)
- Report Cards sent home on 3/8
- Open House 3/21 5:30-7:30PM Art Show and, 6-7 PM Classrooms
Art Show Volunteer Form (Open House week of March 21st)
Have a wonderful rest of the week.
Arline Siam
Principal
Upcoming Events
March
8- Principal’s Coffee at 8:30 am
8- Report cards sent home
14- SSC at 3:30pm
16- Imai Walkathon 8am-3pm
18- Spring Picture Day (Click Here- ID: EVTP36QQS)
21- Open house 6pm-8pm
25- Teacher service day (NO SCHOOL)
Reporting Absences
If you are reporting a student's absence, please email [email protected] or call the attendance line at (650)526-3490 ext 3080.
Reminder: Please include your student's name, your student's room or teacher, the reason for absence, the date of absence(s) and the relationship of the person leaving the message. Thank you from the office staff!
District News:
The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Feb. 29 at 6:00 p.m.
Some of the topics include:
- Early Literacy Update
- Parcel Tax Polling Results
- Environmental Sustainability Plan Update
- Resolution Recognizing Women's History Month
For meeting details and agenda, please click here: https://www.mvwsd.org/trustees.
5th, 8th grade promotion dates
Each year we look forward to celebrating with families as our 5th and 8th grade students are promoted to the next school level. This year, the dates are:
* 5th grade promotion: Thursday, May 30
* 8th grade promotion: Friday, May 31 (9 or 11 am, depending on school), the last day of school
Your school principal will share more specifics about the celebrations as details are available.
Annual Reclassification Ceremony: Thursday, April 25
Our yearly celebration of former English Learner students who have reclassified as fluent in English this school year will take place on the afternoon of April 25 at Crittenden. Invitations will be sent home to families by the end of March. We are all looking forward to cheering on the students’ achievement!
MVEF: Hiring Lead Executive Director
The Mountain View Education Foundation (MVEF) needs your talent and passion as it seeks a new Lead Executive Director. You can learn more and apply https://www.mvef.org/we-re-hiring
Mentor Tutor Connection - VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SESSIONS
Join us online or in-person for a lively volunteer information event. Learn how you can become a mentor or tutor in the Mountain View and Los Altos public schools, and help a local student to a brighter future! To register go to www.mentortutorconnection.org/events - or email us at [email protected].
FEBRUARY 27th (online only): 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Zoom -- Online.
MARCH 4th (in person only): 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, El Camino YMCA, 2400 Grant Road, Mountain View.
YMCA Parent Workshops
Project Cornerstone/YMCA is hosting an upcoming parent workshop online. Wednesday, March 20 – “Digital Citizenship”. Please see the attached flyer for online registration and workshop links.
City of MV: Summer Camp Fair
The City of Mountain View Recreation Division will be hosting their Summer Camp Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Mountain View Community Center. Summer Camp staff and vendors will be available onsite to answer any questions you may have as you prepare for your youth's summer plans. 2024 Spring & Summer Registration begins Saturday, March 2 at 9 a.m. for Mountain View residents at the Mountain View Community Center. Spring & Summer Activity Guide will be available mid-February. Visit MountainView.gov/Register for more information.
MVHS Spartans Sports Camp
Spartans Sports Camp is proud to announce that registration for Summer Camp 2024 is now open. Camp will run from June 10 - August 2 this summer. There are a wide variety of camps, and lunch and extended care is available for your convenience. 100% of camp proceeds go towards supporting athletics at Mountain View High School. For more information and to register, visit www.SpartansSportsCamp.com.
Silicon Valley Reads K-8 Career Fair
Silicon Valley Reads is holding a K-8 Career Fair on March 9, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. K-8 grade youth and their parent or chaperone are invited to attend the free career fair with professionals who have excelled in their field. There will also be a petting zoo hosted by a local 4-H club and a free book for each child who attends.
PIQE Family Engagement Workshops: Building Academic Success Together
The Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) will be facilitating a free virtual, 8-week parent and caregiver course, entitled “Building Academic Success Together”. Through this course, parents and caregivers will enhance their skills and gain new tools and resources to support them with helping their child succeed in school. The series runs from March through April, with 3 different courses based upon child grade level range. See attached flyers for registration information.
PTA NEWS
YEARBOOK:
Our Yearbook Cover Contest is On!!! This year’s theme is “Out of this World!” Check out our Flyer for details!
Don’t Forget to:
- Purchase your yearbooks here: https://tr5.treering.com/create-account/1015335719921389
- Start Making your personalized pages, request signatures, etc!
- Keep uploading this year’s school event photos to our Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16tQJFPbtA9fkRIyCzZv7r1b7qfGktK7j?usp=share_link. If you have any photos from the school activities- please upload them asap! :)
- Volunteers are Needed! So far we only have volunteers for Rooms 2, 7, 9, 12, 15, 16, 17 and 18. Yearbook is looking for at least one volunteer from each classroom. No experience is required- any necessary training would be provided. If you have any experience working on a yearbook- even better! It’s fun and easy. Email [email protected]
We are so excited about all our school events that are coming up! Please take lots of pictures and upload them!
Attachments:
Summer Camp Fair
YMCA Parent Workshop
Spartans Sports Camp Flyer
CareerFair_Flyer
Parent_Caregiver Class Series