Principal’s Message 

Dear Families,

 

This week we are finishing up our grade level Spring Music Concerts.  Thank you, families, for your generous support of the Mountain View Educational Foundation--that is how we are able to have weekly art and music lessons for all of our students.  It has been so wonderful to see students on stage, showing what they have learned.  Public Presentations of Learning, such as music concerts, are important because they give students an authentic purpose for their learning.  Each grade level has had, or will have, at least one academic public presentation of learning as well this year, such as WilliamsBubb or Henny Penny revisions.  

 

At Bubb, Public Presentations of Learning are a culmination of a learning unit, involve some reflection of what we have learned and how we have learned it, and include an authentic audience, some pomp and circumstance, and an opportunity for us to receive feedback that helps us grow.  If you are interested in learning more about how we were inspired to integrate more Public Presentations of Learning, check out the book, The Power of Moments.  It’s a great summer read and has helped me think of creating peak moments not just for our students, but for my own family as well.

 

Don’t forget to join us today, 5/15 @ 3:00 pm for our Volunteer Tea! We appreciate you and want to honor your work in making Bubb the special place that it is! 

 

A Reminder about turning in this year's volunteer badges: Please turn in your volunteer badges to the front office between now and the end of the school year. This year’s badge will not work for next year.

How to Apply to be a Regular Volunteer Next Year
For all of the details and documentation requirements to get yourself set up as a frequent volunteer for the 2024-25 school year, please see mvwsd.org/volunteers. MVWSD will begin accepting volunteer applications for 2024-25 on August 1. Please look for an email this summer with more details about training and applying to volunteer next year.

 

Have a great week! Hope to see you at the Bubb Talent Show on Friday!

 

In partnership,

Cyndee

Important Dates 

School News 

"Bike to Wherever Days” are May 16-18. 

In conjunction, Bubb will be having our last Walk and Roll of the year on May 17. We hope to see kids out enjoying the weather and the company of their friends as they cycle to school. Pledge and register here to get a swag bag at the mapped locations: https://bikesiliconvalley.org/events/btwd"

 

Lost and Found

Do you see any of your favorite jackets or sweatshirts in the picture below?  Come check out the lost and found rack on the main hallway near room 13 to claim it.  At the end of the trimester, all remaining items will be donated to charity.

 

Visitors to Campus

Visitors to campus during the school day must check in at the front office by presenting an ID (driver’s license, State ID card, or passport) which will be scanned upon entry. Regular volunteers who have a district issue volunteer badge can scan in at the kiosk in the office. All visitors need to wear a visitor or volunteer badge during their visit.  Please be sure to allow time to check in, especially for concerts or scheduled volunteer events. 

District News 

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m.

Some of the topics include:

• PK/TK and K-5 English Language Arts Curriculum Adoption Recommendations

• Strategic Plan 2027 Update

• Appointment Process for a new Board Member

• Measure T Construction Priority 2 Project List

• Developing Communication Opportunities With Trustees

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

Turning in this Year’s Volunteer Badges; and How to Apply to be a Regular Volunteer Next Year

Parents, we are so grateful for your volunteering this year! It has been a great year, and we are looking forward to next year already. But first …

• Please turn in your volunteer badges to the front office between now and the end of the school year. This year’s badge will not work for next year.

For all of the details and documentation requirements to get yourself set up as a frequent volunteer for the 2024-25 school year, please see mvwsd.org/volunteers. MVWSD will begin accepting volunteer applications for 2024-25 on August 1. Please look for an email this summer with more details about training and applying to volunteer next year. Thank you!

i-Ready Diagnostic 3 Assessments and Student Reports

Your child will take the end of year i-Ready Math and Reading diagnostic assessments during the week of May 13th, 2024. Parents can access their children’s i-Ready Reading and Mathematics score via their Powerschool Parent Portal starting at 4 pm on May 31. Parents will have access to three reports for their child - For Families Report, Common Core State Standards Report (CCSS), and the Diagnostic Growth Report. Steps to access your child's i-Ready Reports on Powerschool are linked here. To learn more about how to read the reports, please click here. Please contact your child’s school office if you have any trouble accessing reports. 

 

Mental Health Month

Here are 5 things you can do for your #mentalhealth this week:

1. Make a list of 5 things you’re grateful for today.

2. Practice positive affirmations.

3. Start a conversation about mental health.

4. Stay hydrated!

5. Take a break from screens.

#MentalHealthMonth #WhereToStart

The National Institutes of Health offers ideas and resources for whole-self wellness: https://bit.ly/3UXZgOQ 

Better Together: May

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the rich history, cultural diversity, and significant contributions of the Asian American Pacific Islander community to our society. It's an opportunity to celebrate the many achievements and the vibrant traditions that AAPI individuals bring to the fabric of our communities. As we honor this important month, it's also an excellent moment to reflect on the #BetterTogether theme of recognizing our own self-worth. Each of us, regardless of background, has unique strengths and an intrinsic value that contributes positively to our communities and the world at large. Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month reminds us to appreciate not only the diversity around us but also the value within ourselves, fostering a deeper understanding and respect for all. For more information about Better Together, visit mvwsd.org/BetterTogetherMVWSD.

Donate to MVEF!

MVEF is SO CLOSE to achieving the $1.2 million goal for 2023-24 - thanks to our wonderful community! With 97% raised and just $36k left to go, can you help us pass the finish line to fund the programs every single student in the district is benefiting from? Please donate!

Mentor Tutor Connection - VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SESSION 

May 21st (online only): 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Zoom -- Online.

Join us online or in-person for a lively volunteer information event. Learn how you can become a mentor or tutor in the Mountain View and Los Altos public schools, and help a local student to a brighter future! To register go to www.mentortutorconnection.org/events  - or email us at [email protected].

MV Public Library: Summer Reading Program 

The Mountain View Public Library’s free Summer Reading Program will run from May 25 - July 31, 2024. Everyone in the family can sign up for a summer of reading and rewards. Register at MountainView.gov/SummerReading. The Summer Reading Program kicks off with an all-ages extravaganza in the park on Saturday, June 1 from 2-4 p.m. at Pioneer Park. Enjoy music, lawn games and treats!

Medi-Cal Expansion

Medi-Cal helps you and your family stay healthy. Even if you’ve been denied for full Medi-Cal recently, you may be eligible now. Immigration status does not matter. Applying will not affect your immigration status. Learn more at Medi-Cal.dhcs.ca.gov.

PTA News 

Bubb Beautification Thank You!

Thank you to all the volunteers who came out on Saturday to spruce up our school! It looks wonderful!

 

Volunteer Appreciation Tea - May 15, 2024

The teachers and staff at Bubb would like to honor all those who volunteered this year. Come join us on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 3:00 pm in the MUR for some light refreshments and iced tea, and the chance to mingle and chat with Bubb staff and fellow volunteers. Child care will be offered.

If you are able to attend, please RSVP on this form so we know how many treats to prepare.

 

Walk and Roll - May 17, 2024

Bike to Wherever Days are May 16-18. In conjunction, Bubb will be having our last Walk and Roll of the year on May 17. We hope to see kids out enjoying the weather and the company of their friends as they cycle to school. Pledge and register here to get a swag bag at the mapped locations: https://bikesiliconvalley.org/events/btwd

 

Incoming Kinder Play Date - Friday, May 17, 3-3:45p

Calling all incoming kinder families! Come meet other incoming kinder families and the kinder teachers this Friday. We will start in Room 1 with story time, then the kids can meet new friends on the kindergarten playground while the parents learn about PTA and mingle with other parents and teachers.

 

Bubb Talent Show - Friday, May 17, 6:30pm in the MUR

Come watch your Bubb friends perform spectacular acts, and enjoy a tasting of foods made by kid-chefs! See you there!

 

PTA General Meeting on May 21, 6pm

Join us in the MUR for the last PTA General Meeting of the school year (and pizza)! 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. Please RSVP on Konstella if attending.

Also, at this meeting, current Bubb PTA members can pick up the first ever Bubb School car magnet! We are gifting 1 per family.

Stay connected with the Bubb PTA and Our Bubb Community

Stay in the loop - Join Konstella

Have your voice heard by joining the PTA

Follow Bubb PTA on FB for exclusive content on everything that's happening

Bubb PTA Webpage

Bubb Elementary Webpage

Looking for after school activities? Check out current listings .

 

Key Upcoming Dates

May 15, 2024: Volunteer Appreciation Tea

May 17, 2024: Walk and Roll

May 17, 2024: Incoming Kinder Play Date

May 17, 2024: Talent show

May 21, 2024: PTA meeting

Flyers

Mentor Tutor Connection - VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SESSION 

MV Public Library: Summer Reading Program- Kick-off

MV Public Library: Summer Reading Program- Flyer

May Lunch Menu

2023-2024 MVWSD Calendar

2024-2025 MVWSD Calendar