PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE:

Dear Families,

 

In case you missed it, at last week’s principal’s coffee, we discussed the upcoming state standardized tests (CAASPP/SBAC) for grades 3-5.  Check out these slides to learn more.

Our message to our students is that these assessments are a way for students to show what they know and celebrate their learning.  At the same time, these tests are just one measure of how they are doing academically and they do not define who students are.  Here are some ways you can help:

• Remind your child to charge their chromebook each night.  Bring a pair of wired headphones daily.

• Encourage students to do their best, but not to stress.  Reinforce that these tests are just one way to show what they know at that moment in time.

• Have your child eat a regular breakfast and go to bed at a reasonable time.

• We test most mornings before 10 am--please avoid scheduling any appointments during this time.  

 

Have a safe and wonderful spring break!

 

In partnership,

Principal Cyndee

 

IMPORTANT DATES

 

SCHOOL NEWS

Spring Break - April 10 - 14

Next week, April 10 - 14, is Spring Break and there is no school.  Enjoy the nice sunny weather during the week off!

Water Bottles

The weather is finally getting sunny and warmer!  Be sure to send your child to school with a water bottle daily, especially on days when students have PE. Write your child’s name on the bottle so it can be returned if misplaced.  Students can refill their water bottles at the refill stations at the drinking fountains.

DISTRICT NEWS

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, April 6 at 6:00 p.m. 

Topics include:

• Action Day Plus School Update on Community Outreach

• Enrollment and Choice Lottery Update 

For meeting details and agenda, please click here: https://www.mvwsd.org/trustees.

Superintendent's Community Check In on Friday, April 7

Please join us for our Community Check-In with Dr. Ayindé Rudolph on Friday, April 7 at 3:30 p.m. Bring your questions. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Click here to register: http://mvw.sd/CC47. For all upcoming check in dates through the end of the school year, please click here. 

Spring break (April 10-14) and test kits

MVWSD is on spring break April 10-14. School and District Offices will be closed.

Please remember to administer the free at-home COVID test kit to your child on April 16, before returning to school on Monday, April 17. If your child has symptoms or a positive result, he/she must stay home. Please check this link for specific instructions. Have a safe and restful time away!

Electives selection for grades 5-7 closes Friday

All 5th-7th graders should select their course electives online by April 7, 2023 through the PowerSchool portal. Fifth- through seventh-grade parents, please look for an email in your inbox dated March 24 with links to course catalogs and directions. Please log in to your PowerSchool portal account (either student’s or parent’s) to help your student select his/her electives.  If you have difficulty with PowerSchool, please contact your school secretary. If you have not confirmed your child's enrollment for the 2023-24 school year, elective course selection will not be available.

Be Sunwise: Sunny days are ahead. Protect your skin.

While some exposure to sunlight can be enjoyable, too much can be dangerous. Take these steps to protect yourself and your children - who are often outside daily.

Apply sunscreen to all exposed skin using a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher that provides broad-spectrum protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Reapply every two hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating.

Traveling during spring break? Use extra caution near water, snow, and sand that reflect the damaging rays of the sun, which can increase your chance of sunburn.

MVEF News

On April 21, 2021 MVEF and the Crittenden Middle School PTA will be co-hosting a welcome potluck for incoming 6th graders and new students who enrolled during the current school year. To register, please click here: https://bit.ly/3Zy4QH1

Tickets to the MVEF Gala are still available! Ticket sales end 4/23 or when they are sold out. To purchase Gala tickets, click here: https://bit.ly/mvefGala2023

MVEF Gala Raffle Tickets are now on sale! Need not be present to win. Click the link below to view raffle items. Email [email protected] to purchase raffle tickets. https://bit.ly/2023-Gala-Raffle

MVEF still needs to raise an additional $240k to achieve the goal of $1.2MM by June 30, 2023. If you haven't made a donation yet during the current school year, please donate ASAP to help your school site achieve the goal to get an average of 10 new donors per school by April 15!  Donations of any amount are meaningful in helping to reach the goal!  Click here to see ways to donate. 

Health and Wellness Parenting Tip: Praise

It is natural for us to pay attention to behaviors that are irritating, worrisome, or make us want to disappear from embarrassment. Usually, when our child is calm, quiet, and self-entertained, we breathe a sigh of relief. However, this inadvertently teaches our child that they can get our attention by being disruptive. The good news is that we can reverse this pattern by paying attention to our child’s positive behaviors.

To learn more parenting tips click here.

To praise positive behaviors:

Try praising something positive that your child is doing each morning and evening (for example, “Good job sharing with your sibling”). We are used to noticing disruptive behaviors, so praising your child’s positive behaviors will take some practice and patience – but will ultimately benefit both you and your child.

This tip came directly from the free, online Everyday Parenting program created by parenting expert, Dr. Kazdin.

To view more resources on parenting and other topics, click here.

 

The View Teen Center: April Events 

The View Teen Center is a free facility in Mountain View (263 Escuela Ave) for all Mountain View and Los Altos 6th - 12th grade students. The center is open Monday through Friday: 3:30 - 7 p.m. and Saturday: 1 - 6 p.m, and features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, outdoor area, and much more! April Teen Center events include local college tours, an Exploratorium Field Trip, and Extended Spring Break Hours from April 10-14: 1-6 p.m. See attached flyer for details about more upcoming events and programs or visit their webpage for more information.

 

PTA NEWS - BubbPTA.org

Deadline Report Volunteer Hours for 2022-2023 school year is Friday April 21st

A huge thanks to all parents and family members that volunteer for Bubb School. Because of your efforts, we have a well-running PTA Board, Project Cornerstone lessons, an amazing silent auction and parties, class parties, school events, delicious teacher/staff luncheons, field trip chaperones, and so much more. Your time and effort is valuable - remember to log your volunteer time with the PTA. 

Please consider all phone calls, meetings, emails, events (including set-up and clean up), any preparation work at home, travel time, etc. If your child's teacher or the PTA asked you to do it, include your time!!

Thank you! You can log your hours here.

Save the Date: Bubb Beautification Day on 4/22, on Earth Day!

Interested in helping to beautify Bubb School? If you have ideas and would like to assist with project planning, please email Rebekah at [email protected]!

 

Incoming Kinder Families

If you or anyone you know in the community has an incoming kinder this fall at Bubb, join the incoming kinder google group to receive updates and important deadlines, share and ask questions, get together for play dates, and get to know one another! https://groups.google.com/g/bubbkinder2023

 

FLYERS

 

The View Teen Center: April Events

April Lunch Menu