PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE:

Dear Families,

 

It was so energizing to see everyone at last week’s Open House.  Thank you for celebrating student learning with us!

 

Please join me for our next Principal’s Coffee, Thursday, March 30th @ 8am in the Staff Lounge.  We will discuss the results of our district’s safety audit and the upcoming standardized assessments (SBAC/CAASPP) that our grade 3-5 students will be taking soon.  Parents attending the Principal’s Coffee will need to check in to the front office with their photo ID and COVID vaccination card.  Masks are recommended, but not required.

 

Be a parent leader at Bubb!  If you are interested in being part of our School Site Council (SSC), please visit this webpage to view SSC overview videos in English and Spanish and the SSC handbook.  You may nominate yourself as a candidate by filling out this form.  We currently have 3 out of 5 open seats, so we could really use your support!  Self-nominations for School Site Council are due April 26th.  Elections will take place 5/3-5/12.

 

Have a great week!

 

In partnership,

Principal Cyndee

IMPORTANT DATES

 

 

SCHOOL NEWS

Bookmobile comes to Bubb!

Mountain View Public Library’s Bookmobile will stop at Bubb School on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 11:55, near the MUR.

The Bookmobile brings library services to customers who live, work and attend school in Mountain View.  Bookmobile staff provide all the same free services the library building offers. Come check it out!

School Spirit Day - Diversity Day

Come to school on Friday, March 31, 2023 wearing clothing that represents your cultural heritage or or colors that represent your national or pride flag.

 

 

 

Reporting absences

To report an absence, call the office at (650) 526-3480 and press 2, or email [email protected].  Provide the following information: date of absence, student’s name, room number, reason for absence, and name and relationship of the person reporting the absence. MVWSD schools also use an automated system to notify parents when a student is absent from school when we haven’t heard from a parent about the reason for the child’s absence.  To report a positive COVID case, click here. It is very important, for safety reasons, that we know the reason why a student is not present at school.

DISTRICT NEWS

Electives selection for grades 5-7 is open now

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.

Get important text messages about your school!

We send text messages infrequently for the purpose of notifying you of emergencies or with important, time-sensitive information, such as we did last week during the power outages. Make sure you are signed up to receive them. You can subscribe to receive text messages from the District at any time by texting "Y" or “YES" to 67587 using the cell phone number that the District has on record.

Fuel for the Future: National Nutrition Month

Make tasty foods at home.

Cooking together as a family can be a fun and tasty way to help our children learn about nutrition and develop healthy eating habits. Learning to cook is an important life skill that fosters independence and confidence. It’s also a great way to spend time together!

Recipes for Healthy Kids: Cookbook for Homes (USDA)

Snacktivities (Alliance for a Healthier Generation)

 

Parent University: Preparing for Middle School

Date and Time: April 4, 2023  5:30 - 7:00 p.m.  Registration Link: http://mvw.sd/pu040423

Nervous about middle school? We get it! Change can be daunting, but it can also lead to amazing new experiences. Join us to learn how to support your children as they prepare for the next stage in their academic and social lives. We will feature a panel of staff and students from Crittenden and Graham who will offer lots of wisdom and details about grades six, seven, and eight. See you there!

To submit your questions prior to the event, go to mvw.sd/questions. 

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. 

Living Classroom: Docent Training Date Change 

Do you enjoy spending time with kids and being outdoors? Volunteer with us to teach fun, engaging STEM-based lessons in your local school! Living Classroom teaches science by using our school gardens as our classroom. No prior teaching experience is necessary. Bring a friend and join the fun!

 

Come to our training sessions from 9am-12pm in Heritage Park, 771 Rengstorff Ave. in Mountain View:

April 17, 2023 rescheduled from March 6, 2023 (Kinder & 1st Grade Lessons)

 

For more information, visit www.living-classroom.org or contact [email protected].

Health and Wellness Parenting Tip: Anxiety Curve

Stress is a subjective sensation and is commonly misunderstood as a negative feeling. However, it’s not always bad. Of course, stress differs among all individuals, and stress management is no one-size fits all solution either. A study found that low-to-moderate stress has been found to benefit individuals in terms of resiliency, decreasing their chance of distress. This was tested with the anxiety-performance curve in mind. 

Here is a visual of the anxiety-performance curve:

Anxiety-performance curve shows that performance and arousal — that is, stress and motivation — rise in tandem to an optimal level called eustress (think of it as the “sweet spot” for stress). Additional stress beyond that peak tips into distress and impaired performance.

 

Here are some ways to utilize the anxiety curve when you are going into distress: 

 

1. Set realistic goals and deadlines. Consider what you realistically can get done. 

2. Seek out a challenge that interests you. This can be related to your career, an exercise goal, or a hobby. Make sure it gives you the motivation to engage. 

3. Setting time-sensitive goals. Setting time-sensitive goals ensures you are accountable to others, which is an excellent way to engage that stress “sweet spot.” 

 

To learn more, click here. 

 

These tips came directly from the free online website of Big Think, reviewed by Kevin Dickinson.

 

PTA NEWS - BubbPTA.org

Bubb PTA Diversity Night

Join the fun at our inaugural Bubb PTA Diversity Night, on Friday, March 31st, from 6:00 to 7:30pm in the MUR. We will have a world of displays, food, fashion, and a special performance for your entertainment!

You can participate in a few different ways: Create a trifold poster board about your heritage, diversity and pride. Bring little artifacts that represent you. Make a yummy plate of treats/snacks to share for an international potluck. Wear your national dress and be in the fashion show. Sign up here.

 

Questions or want to pick up a trifold poster board? Email our Family Events Lead, Mr. Derek ([email protected]) or pick up in the office. 

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]!

FLYERS

Living Classroom: Docent Training Date Change

Bookmobile Visits Bubb

March Lunch Menu

April Lunch Menu