PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE:

Dear Families,

May is here!  So many exciting things to wrap up the school year!

*Spring Music Concerts: Our students are excited to perform for you!  As a culmination of their weekly music lessons provided by Community School of Music and Art (CSMA), students will hold short concerts.

The following concerts will be held in the MUR:

5/9 1st grade @ 8:15 am

5/10 Kinder @ 8:15 am

5/15 2nd @ 8:15 am

5/16 5th @ 9:00 am

5/17 3rd @ 8:15 am

5/19 4th @ 8:15 am

Students in Room 2 (Ms. Lopa) and Room 5 (Ms. Barbara) will hold informances (mini-performances) in their classrooms at a separate time:

Room 2 5/9 @ 10:00 am

Room 5 5/12 @ 1:00 pm

Everyone who wishes to attend must check in to the office with a photo ID prior to the performance.  It does take a few minutes to check in, so please leave plenty of time!

*End of year assessments: Our 3rd and 4th graders are finishing their state tests this week.  Our 5th graders will take science assessments next week.  ALL STUDENTS K-5 will take their final iReady diagnostic assessments on 5/16 and 5/18.  

*Volunteer Tea: All volunteers are invited to join us 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! 

*Consider joining the Bubb School Site Council. Be a parent leader at Bubb! Fulfill your civic duty! Model community spirit and volunteerism for your children!  We need 3 more members for 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.  Self-nominations for School Site Council are due May 5th.  Elections will take place 5/8-5/12. 

*Student Chromebooks: Students in grades 2 and 4 and those not returning to MVWSD will need to turn in their chromebooks the last week of school.  All other students may keep their chromebooks over the summer.

*Summer construction projects in MVWSD: 

Please click on the link to learn the latest about upcoming construction projects at our school.  Construction has been scheduled to minimize disruptions for students, staff and neighbors. Thank you in advance for your patience. We appreciate your support of our schools. 

Whew!  Also keep up with your classroom newsletters for other end of the year business specific to your child’s class.  Have a great week!

In partnership,

Principal Cyndee

IMPORTANT DATES

 

 

SCHOOL NEWS

Water Bottles

Finally the sun is shining and the weather is warming up!  Be sure to send a water bottle to school with your child.  They can refill their bottles at the drinking fountain throughout the day, especially after PE.

Lost and Found

All parents are encouraged to label their child’s clothing with the student’s initials and room number. Lost and found items are placed on the lost and found rack located in or outside the office. Students and parents should check the rack frequently for lost articles of clothing and/or lunchboxes. All unclaimed items are donated to charity at the end of the trimester.

DISTRICT NEWS

Cafecito con el Superintendente on Wednesday, May 3, 5:30 pm

This is an informal meeting for Spanish-speaking parents. Translation will be provided. Please register in advance for this meeting by clicking here: http://ow.ly/GV7A50NVCZJ

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, May 4 at 5:00 p.m. 

Some of the topics include:

• Resolutions for Teacher and Classified Staff Appreciation weeks

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

Superintendent's Community Check In on Friday, May 5

Please join us for our Community Check-In with Dr. Ayindé Rudolph on Friday, May 5 at 3:30 p.m. Bring your questions. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Click here to register: http://ow.ly/AnC450NVywk

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

Health and Wellness Parenting tip: Autism Awareness Month

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we must understand and bond with our children to maintain a close connection. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that starts early in life. It affects social communication and interaction and is accompanied by repeating and narrow patterns of behavior or interests. As parents, we are a part of our child’s treatment. 

To learn more parenting tips, click here. 

Here are some ASD signs to look for: 

1. Mobility. Examples of mobility can include but are not limited to, using only a few gestures (waving, clapping, pointing), unusual ways of moving the hands, fingers, or whole body, and rituals such as repeating things over and over or lining up objects

2. Sensory Sensitivity. Sensory sensitivity includes, but is not limited to, delayed speech, not responding when someone calls their name, being very focused or attached to unusual objects, and unique sensory interests

3. Interpersonal difficulties. Interpersonal difficulties can include avoiding eye contact, not sharing enjoyment or interests with others, little to no imitating others or pretending, forming friendships, and not knowing how to act in different social situations

No two people with ASD have the same signs and symptoms. Many things, such as language delays, thinking and learning problems, and behavioral challenges, can play a role. For this reason, autism is described as a "spectrum."

These tips came directly from the free online website of Nemours Children’s Health, reviewed by Dr.Treadwell-Deering, MD. 

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

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.

PTA NEWS - BubbPTA.org

Schoolwide Gratitude Wall

We will be showering our Bubb teachers and staff with thank you notes during Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week at the Gratitude Wall next week! Check your inbox for more details to come. Also, thank you in advance for participating in all the classroom gestures of appreciation! We love our teachers and staff at Bubb!

 

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: $10 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

Free and low cost summer programs

CHAC summer sessions for students 

The View Teen Center: May Events

May Lunch Menu

2023-24 School Calendar