PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE:
Dear Families,
So many exciting things are happening at Bubb!
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Our 5th graders have been studying colonial history and are preparing to teach other students at WilliamsBubb on Friday.
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Our 4th graders have been learning about California history and are preparing for next week’s Gold Rush.
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Our 3rd graders have been writing narratives and are having an Author’s Convention in a few weeks.
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Our 2nd graders have been learning research skills and presented their Animal Reports.
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Our 1st graders have been collecting data, speaking to experts, doing research, and preparing presentations for their service learning project about reducing waste.
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Our Kinders have been learning about narrative writing and story elements and are preparing for a Young Author Presentation.
Some end of the year To-Dos:
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Return your students’ Chromebook to school.
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K-4 Students will need to return their chromebooks and chargers before the last day of school.
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K-2 students can start bringing their chromebooks back to school now.
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3rd-4th graders will return theirs the last week of school.
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5th graders will keep their chromebooks over the summer.
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Please fill out this form to elect a School Site Council member into our open seat. Election closes today.
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Check out the end of the year virtual art show. Our students receive weekly art and music lessons from Community School of Music and Art (CSMA), thanks to your generous support of the Mountain View Educational Foundation (MVEF).
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Do you have an incoming Kindergartener, or neighbors with incoming Kinders? On Friday, May 27th, we are hosting a Jr. Bubb Cubs reading club!
Have a wonderful week!
In partnership,
Principal Cyndee
IMPORTANT DATES
5/1 to 5/31 Asian Pacific Heritage Month
5/15 to 5/19 iReady Assessments
5/23 School Site Council –4:00pm Zoom
5/27 End of Trimester 3--Minimum Day
5/30 Memorial Day– No School
6/3 Last Day of School
6/3 5th Grade Celebration - -12:15 pm
8/10 First Day of 2022-2023 School Year--Minimum Day
SCHOOL NEWS
Field Day
Monday, May 23 will be Field Day at Bubb. Make sure your students are prepared for a fun and safe day by wearing tennis shoes, sunscreen, and their Bubb hat. Also, be sure to pack a water bottle labeled with their name on it.
5th Grade Instrument Return
If you borrowed an instrument from MVWSD for your child to participate in the 5th grade instrumental music program during the 2021-22 school year, we will be collecting the instruments beginning May 31st through June 10th. Instruments will be collected at the District Office portables, 1400 Montecito Ave., Mountain View, CA 94043, Room #3.
Please follow the steps outlined below to return your child’s instrument:
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Please make an appointment on the following link: http://mvw.sd/instruments
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At the time of your appointment, please bring the instrument without any personal belongings (e.g., pencils, papers, clips, cleaning rugs, etc.).
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Before you arrive, please ask your student to make sure that all pieces of the instrument are in the case.
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For your safety and the safety of our staff, please be sure you wear a mask during your appointment.
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You’ll have only a 5-minute slot so please be on time.
PLEASE NOTE: If your student is in the Honors Summer program with CSMA, please do not return the instrument. We will email you the date the instruments should be returned upon completion of the program.
If your child has selected an instrumental elective in 6th grade, the middle school will send information about instruments in August 2022.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns to Raquel Hernandez at [email protected].
Lost and Found
Our Lost and Found is overflowing! There are sweatshirts, jackets, sweaters, water bottles and lunch boxes that might be yours! Remind your student to check the lost and found located in the hallway at the second wing of classrooms. Parents can also check in the evenings or weekends. Any unclaimed items will be donated to charity at the end of the school year.
Returning for 2022-2023 School Year
If you plan on moving during the summer or know your child will NOT return to our District for the 2022-2023 school year, please email our school office at [email protected]
DISTRICT NEWS
Board meeting: May 19
The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, May 19 at 6 p.m.
Some of the meeting topics include:
For meeting details and agenda, please click here: https://www.mvwsd.org/trustees.
Superintendent's Community Check In on Friday, May 20
Please join us for our Community Check-In with Dr. Ayindé Rudolph on Friday, May 20 at 3:30 p.m. Bring your questions. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Click here to register: http://mvw.sd/CC520
TK-4 grade students: Turn in Chromebooks by end of year
MVWSD is proud to provide a device for learning to every student, as well as access to the Internet both at home and school. Regular access to the Internet facilitates instruction by allowing students to research and communicate, and ensures equitable access to learning for all students.
Please help us keep our 1:1 program and student devices in good working order by making sure your children (grades TK-4 only) return their Chromebooks to their homeroom teachers before the last day of school. All students (grades TK-7) who are not returning in the fall should turn in Chromebooks by June 3.
If you are returning in the fall, your TK-4 student’s Chromebook will be re-issued to your student in August. For questions, please contact Jon Aker at [email protected].
View and comment on MVWSD’s Local Control Accountability Plan draft
The District is finalizing its draft of the LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan). This is the District’s three-year plan that corresponds with the first three years of the District’s new Strategic Plan 2027. These documents are the blueprints that guide all of the District’s work for the benefit of our students.
Beginning May 18, stakeholders are welcome to comment on the draft LCAP plan. You may read the presentation and supporting materials at mvwsd.org/lcap and make comments. The comments form closes on May 25. Stakeholders may also attend the public hearing during the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, June 2 at 6 p.m. on Zoom (the link is: mvwsd.org/trustees).
May Better Together Infographic
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which celebrates the histories of Americans hailing from across the Asian continent and from the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. May 7, 1843, marks the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States. And May 10, 1869, or Golden Spike Day, recognizes the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S., which had significant contributions from Chinese workers. AAPI Heritage Month gives us a chance to celebrate and center the unique journey of all AAPI immigrants and citizens in the United States and their unique life experiences, traditions, and cultures. Please see the attached flyers or visit http://mvwsd.org/bettertogetherMVWSD.
MVWSD seeking District Equity Advisory Committee members
MVWSD is continuing our work by engaging meaningfully with the community on issues of equity through the District Equity Advisory Committee (DEAC). The goal of the DEAC is to provide feedback to the Superintendent on how to support MVWSD towards achieving its goals of becoming a more equitable and inclusive school district.
We are seeking a combination of district-level leaders, principals, teachers, staff members, and parent participants who represent the interests of both elementary and middle schools. Committee members will be expected to attend and participate virtually in meetings held monthly (on average) online during the 2022-23 school year in the evening hours. The average commitment will be approximately 20 hours per academic school year.
Applications are due by June 3 and found at this link. More information is at https://www.mvwsd.org/about/committees.
Crittenden Musical: Lion King Jr.
Crittenden Middle School presents the musical Lion King, Jr. on Thursday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m. and Friday, May 27 at 4:00 & 7:00 p.m in the Auditorium (1701 Rock Street). The last day to complete your ticket order and drop off payment is Friday May 20th at 2:30 p.m.
The View Teen Center - 5th Grade Open House
The View Teen Center is hosting a 5th Grade Open House on Friday, May 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Open House allows 5th graders and their families to explore the center, get a free membership, meet staff, preview summer programs, play games, and more. Complimentary pizza and ice cream will be provided.
Citywide Bike Rodeo: Saturday, May 21
Mountain View is hosting a Citywide Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 21st, 2022 from 11 am to 2 pm at the Rengstorff Basketball Court. Bring your bike and helmet and learn bicycle riding skills. To register and/or sign up to volunteer for this event, click here.
MVPL Parenting Program: Pandemic's Effect on Kids Below Six
The Mountain View Public Library will be hosting “Pandemic's Effect on Kids Below Six: What to Look for and How to Remedy” on Wednesday, May 25 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Priya James, Speech Pathologist, will discuss the skills and social norms that children may have missed during the pandemic and how caregivers can help children catch up. Register for the Zoom event here.
School Board Candidate Workshop: Registration Open
The Santa Clara County School Boards Association is holding a school board Candidate Workshop on Sat, June 11 from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT at the Santa Clara County Office of Education in San Jose. Come and learn about running a campaign from the Registrar of Voters and a panel of experienced school board members. Register here: http://2022candidateworkshop.eventbrite.com/
PTA NEWS - BubbPTA.org
Final 2021-22 PTA Meeting: May 24, 7:30pm
We will be having our final PTA meeting for the 2021-22 school year May 24 at 7:30pm on Zoom.
It will include important year-end wrap-ups and approval of our proposed main strategy, goals and budget for next school year, which are also linked below for your preview:
2022-23 Missions, Goals, Programs & Strategies
2022-23 Bubb PTA Budget
Please join us for one last important virtual gathering before we head off into the summer sunset! MEETING AGENDA; REGISTER
Bubb Spring Gift Card Drive
Please consider donating $25 grocery store gift cards, from local stores such as Safeway, Nob Hill, Trader Joe's, Walmart, Whole Foods and Target. Gift cards will be distributed to families in need within our Bubb school community. Gift cards can be dropped off at the front office, or after hours in Principal Cyndee's blue mailbox (please label "Bubb Gift Card Drive") or e-gift cards can be purchased for "Bubb Family" and emailed to [email protected]. Please donate by May 27.
Together we can help families in our school community who could do with an extra hand to help make their upcoming summer feel special. Questions? Email [email protected]
Help Wanted For IN-PERSON Scholastic Book Fair May 23-27
We are excited to welcome the Scholastic Book Fair back to the Bubb campus for the first time since November 2019! Starting Monday, May 23, Bubb students will visit the book fair in the library with their teachers to put together their wish lists and to shop. During those visits, Bubb Cubs will be able to kick off their summer reading by picking out one free book (up to a $10 value). The book fair will also be open for families to shop after school during the week of May 23-27 but the exact hours depend on volunteer sign ups. To help make the book fair a success, we need YOU! Please volunteer at this link to help at one or more shifts. Volunteers will need to provide a driver's license and proof of vaccination OR a MVWSD volunteer badge. (Volunteer badges are required for anyone who volunteers three or more times.)
Field Day Watermelons - Monday, May 23
Bubb Cubs will be participating in Field Day activities on Monday, May 23 and we need your help to provide them with a special snack! We need 25 watermelons, foil baking trays, food safe gloves and a few volunteers to slice the watermelons on Monday morning! Please check your email for the Konstella signup!
Bubb Hosting May 22 MVWSD Chess Tournament
Bubb is hosting this year's 2022 Mountain View Whisman School District Chess Tournament on Sunday, May 22! Sign up here
Now Showing: The Official 2022 Bubb VIrtual Talent Show Playlist
Piano! Dancing! Art! Guitar! Martial Arts! Violin! Cooking! Singing! LEGO Design! Cool Tricks!
We have QUITE the talented roster of Bubb Cubs.
We are proud to share the official 2022 Bubb Virtual Talent Show playlist meticulously mastered by Dwight Rodgers and featuring more than 30 Bubb Cubs!
2022 BUBB TALENT SHOW PLAYLIST
Incoming Kinders Google Group
Calling all parents with incoming Kinders in 2022-23! Join our Kinder Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/bubbkinder2022/about. It’s a great way to share information and connect with other new Kinder families.
FLYERS
May Better Together Infographic
Crittenden Musical: Lion King Jr.
Citywide Bike Rodeo: Saturday, May 21
MVPL Parenting Program: Pandemic's Effect on Kids Below Six
May Lunch Menu