PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE:

Dear Families,

 

This week, we are celebrating our wonderful teachers and staff who make Bubb such an amazing place to learn and grow.  Every staff member at Bubb--from teachers and instructional assistants to office managers, library technicians, food service workers, and maintenance staff--works tirelessly to ensure that students feel safe, valued, and known at school so that they can grow and learn at high levels.  On behalf of the Bubb staff, thank you for your kind words and tokens of appreciation this week--they have really filled our buckets!

 

Next week, our Bubb staff would like to celebrate you!  Please join us at our Volunteer Tea on Wednesday, May 17th @ 3:00 pm in the MUR. Childcare will be available.  Volunteers will have a chance to mingle with each other and with staff over some treats and iced tea.  If you are able to attend, please RSVP to [email protected] so we can know how many treats to prepare! 

 

Finally, Thursday night, we are celebrating our multilingual students who have met the requirements to be reclassified as Fluent English Proficient at our district’s annual Reclassification Celebration, 5/11 @ 5-7pm in the Crittenden Middle School quad.  These students, who have home languages other than English, have demonstrated English language proficiency on a standardized assessment and reading proficiency on a district or state assessment.  We are so proud of them!

 

We still need parent members for our School Site Council next year!  It is a great way to learn more about the school and get to know the school leadership.  Please email me if you are interested!

 

In partnership,

Principal Cyndee

 

IMPORTANT DATES

 

 

 

SCHOOL NEWS

Changes for Volunteers

Badge process for regular volunteers (mvwsd.org/volunteers explains the designations of “regular” and “infrequent”)

• The regular volunteer badge process for the next school year starts on May 12.

• All regular volunteers planning to continue will have to complete the badge process for next year, whether they are new or renewing. This year’s badges won’t work next year, and schools will be collecting old badges at the end of the school year. Note: Renewing volunteers likely will not need new fingerprint checks or TB testing.

• No badges will be issued for 2023-24 until August at the first in-person required annual mandated reporter and abuse training (in compliance with AB 506).

 

How to Apply to be a Regular Volunteer Next Year. Start collecting documents now to avoid delays at the beginning of the school year. For all of the details and documentation required, please see mvwsd.org/volunteers. Please do not apply for next year's badge before May 12.

• If you have never had a badge before, please read the finger printing fact sheet and then ask your principal for the fingerprint request form after May 12. After you complete the form, your school will give you the link to the Raptor volunteer application.

• If you want to renew your volunteer badge, after May 12 ask your school for the link to the Raptor volunteer application. TB tests are good for 3 years, although you will still need to upload proof in the online application. Fingerprint checks are good for a few years. In the online application, you will provide the last school year you completed a check or the ATI number.

Training: All regular volunteers will be required to complete the annual mandated reporter and abuse training in compliance with AB 506 before receiving a badge. After applying, applicants will receive a confirmation email with the link to sign up for the next training session. At the training session, those with completed applications will receive their badges.

 

Thank you for adhering to this process which is vitally important to protect our students' safety and to ensure MVWSD complies with state law.

DISTRICT NEWS

May Better Together Infographic 

Happy AAPI Heritage Month! This May, we celebrate and honor the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. As we reflect on this important month, let us also remember the importance of being proud - having pride in who we are, where we come from, and what we bring to the world. Let's take this opportunity to stand in solidarity with our AAPI friends and family and celebrate our shared values of inclusivity, diversity, and acceptance. Please see the attached flyers or visit http://mvwsd.org/bettertogetherMVWSD.

Replay: Vaping education and prevention

E-cigarette use and vaping is on the rise among adolescents with serious health consequences. Watch the replay of the very informative session sponsored by Graham Middle School about vaping education and prevention in collaboration with the MVPD Youth Services Division featuring Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher of Stanford University. Workshop recording link is here. For Spanish, go to settings (the wheel icon) at the bottom right of the screen and click subtitles/cc > Auto translate > Spanish

Senior Citizens/SSI recipients: Apply now for tax exemption!
Homeowners aged 65 or older, and residents who qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/ Social Security and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) may be eligible for an exemption for their principal residence from Measure B/the parcel tax. For application and details, visit http://ow.ly/7lWA50NNofr

Free and low cost summer programs

Summer is around the corner, so it’s time to explore ways to keep your children engaged when school ends! Check out InPlayKid’s free online search service sponsored by Santa Clara County and our school district. You’ll find thousands of local and affordable programs that will challenge, inspire, and entertain your children to minimize summer brain drain. https://www.inplay.org/r/mountain-view

MVEF Update: 

Continuing the incredible momentum sustained throughout this school year, the 2023 MVEF Spring Gala raised approximately $130,000! THANK YOU to everyone in the community who supported the MVEF Gala! To view the Gala Photo Album, click here: https://bit.ly/MVEF-Gala-Photos. Whether you attended, or helped spread the word, or donated an item, or volunteered, or found a sponsor, or helped in any other way with the MVEF Spring Gala, your help made a difference! Community support of MVEF reaches every single student in MVWSD schools each year. 

MVEF is very close to achieving the $1.2 MM goal for the 2022-23 school year. If you have not yet donated or if you have the ability to help us stretch to the finish, then we'll finish this school year stronger than ever before! To donate now, click here: https://bit.ly/Donate-to-MVEF

CHAC summer sessions for students 

CHAC is offering fee-based classes in July for students covering topics such as healthy friendships, anxiety management and play-based social-emotional learning. For more information, see the attached flyers or click on bit.ly/43CAfe9

 

The View Teen Center: May 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! See attached flyer for details about the upcoming events and programs in May or visit their webpage for more information.

The View Teen Center - 5th Grade Open House

The View Teen Center is the place to be if you're in 6th - 12th grade! Incoming 6th graders can visit the Teen Center starting June 5, 2023. Current 5th graders and their families can stop by The View from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, May 12 for an Open House. No registration is required, just drop by!

At the Open House, 5th graders and their families can explore The View, participate in games and crafts, get a FREE membership and gift, meet the staff, preview summer programs, enjoy ice cream and more. 

Questions? Please call 650-903-6404 or email [email protected]. See you there!

City of Mountain View: KidStock 

The City of Mountain View will be hosting KidStock, a kid-centric festival featuring live children's music from popular Bay Area performers, plus games, arts and crafts, and more! All events are from 10 a.m. to noon and take place on the Civic Center Plaza. Schedule is below.

Saturday, May 20, 2023 | Performer: Andy Z

Saturday, June 17, 2023 | Performer: Lori & RJ

Saturday, July 15, 2023 | Performer: Sean's Music Factory

PTA NEWS - BubbPTA.org

Save the Date: PTA General Meeting on May 23, 6:30pm

Join us in the MUR for the last PTA General Meeting of the school year! We need your presence and votes to approve our new plans and budget for the next school year, and to take action on PTA programs that benefit every student and classroom at Bubb. Come and have a voice in planning all the amazing things our PTA will achieve next year, and celebrate all the positive ways we impacted Bubb School this year.

 

Come to the Bubb Talent Show!

Watch our talented Bubb Cubs perform on stage on Friday, May 26 from 6:30-8:30pm at Graham Middle School Theater! There will be music, art, cooking, martial arts, and more! Admission is free. 

 

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 e-gift cards can be purchased for "MVWSD Family" and emailed to [email protected]. Please donate by May 19. Together we can help all families in our school community make their upcoming summer feel special. Questions? Email [email protected].

 

Save the Date: Bubb Volunteer Tea

All volunteers are invited to join us on Wednesday, May 17th @ 3:00 pm in the MUR for our Volunteer Tea as we recognize and celebrate your impact! Childcare will be available. Volunteers will have a chance to mingle with each other and with staff over some treats and iced tea.  If you are able to attend, please RSVP to [email protected] so we know how many treats to prepare! If you have volunteered this school year, particularly if it is your last year at Bubb, please do plan to join us at this special event.

 

Bubb Fun Run 2023

Grab your family members, neighbors and friends and come enjoy the Bubb Fun Run! 1K, 2k, 3K , 4K or 5K courses available between Bubb School and Bubb Park. Choose your distance and your pace--run, walk or stroll to the finish line. Proceeds all go to support our Bubb PTA! 

• Location: Bubb Park & Bubb School

• Date: May 20

• Time: 8:45-10:30am (8:45 register and 9:00 start!)

• Price: $15 per participant. Buy your ticket here: Bubb Fun Run 2023

 

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

May Better Together Infographic 

Free and low cost summer programs

CHAC summer sessions for students 

The View Teen Center - 5th Grade Open House

City of Mountain View: KidStock 

May Lunch Menu

2023-24 School Calendar