August 28, 2024 - English - Bubb Elementary

August 28, 2024 - English

Principal’s Message

Dear Bubb Families,

I look forward to seeing you at our Back-to-School-Night later tonight! We have a wonderful staff here at Bubb, and our teachers are eager to share the big plans they have in store for your student! New families will gather in our yard at 5:40pm and we will then gather together as a site at 6:00pm. You will have two session options: 6:25-7:10pm and 7:15-8:00pm.

Thank you to those who attended the Principal Coffee last Friday. In case you missed it, please find the slide deck here. We will hold monthly Principal Coffees and please feel free to suggest topics you’d like me to cover.

I will also be hosting two sessions to gather input on our iReady instructional program purchasing. Session one will be on Wednesday September 4th at 6:30pm in our Staff Lounge. Session two will be on Friday September 6th at 8:15am in our Staff Lounge. We will work together to find a solution and make a decision that is best for our site.

“Together we Grow, Together We Soar” shirts should have made their way home today. We will kick off our theme this Friday and hope all of our Bubb Cubs will be wearing their shirts. Thank you again to our PTA for sponsoring our spirit wear, and congratulations to the winning artists.

In Community,

Principal Jung

Important Dates

8/28	Back to School Night - 6:00 to 8:00 pm
9/2	Labor Day- NO SCHOOL
9/4	iReady Family Input Session - 6:30pm - Staff Lounge
9/4	Bookmobile visits Bubb - 2:30 - 3:30
9/6	Principal Coffee and iReady Family Input Session - 8:15am - Staff Lounge
9/10	Walk and Roll to School Day
9/18	Fall Picture Day -new date
9/27	Walk-a-thon
10/10	Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL
10/11	Recess Day- NO SCHOOL
10/21 - 10/25	Parent Teacher Conference Week - Minimum Day all week

School News

School Site Council Vote

Please submit a school ballot by clicking here before 4pm on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

ELAC

The ELAC shall be responsible for the following tasks:

Advising the principal and staff in the development of a site plan for English learners and submitting the plan to the School Site Council for consideration of inclusion in the School Plan for Student Achievement.
Assisting in the development of the schoolwide needs assessment.
Ways to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance

We are looking for one parent of an English Language Learner to join our committee. If you are interested, please contact Principal Jung: [email protected].

Mountain View’s Bookmobile comes to Bubb - September 4!

Mountain View Public Library’s bookmobile will visit Bubb on Wednesday, September 4, at 2:30 on the black top by the Peace Tree. The new bookmobile operates fully on electricity and will be recognizable with the eye-catching City colors and library logos. Come check it out!

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. It is very important, for safety reasons, that we know the reason why a student is not present at school.

Early Pick Up

If your child must leave early, an adult must come to the office and sign the student out. For security reasons, no one is allowed to go to the classroom to pick up students. The office will call the classroom to have the child come up to the office. Students are released only to persons on the emergency card, unless we have a written note or a phone call from a parent whom we can identify. Kindergarten parents must notify the teacher if there is a change in the pickup person.

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

No MVWSD+ Afterschool Programs on Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Due to preparations for Elementary School Back to School Night and afterschool staff development, there will be no MVWSD+ Afterschool Programs on Wednesday, August 28 (a minimum day for students). MVWSD+ families, thank you in advance for making other arrangements. This affects all Right At School programs, all Beyond the Bell programs, and the district-paid YMCA programs. Please note that due to contractual reasons, parent-paid YMCA programs will still operate. All programs resume as normal on Thursday, August 29.

For more information, please contact [email protected] or call (650) 526-3500 x1061.

School meals are free, but fill out the EzSchool Meals application to help you and your school

MVWSD will continue to provide free meals this year to all students as part of California’s universal meal program.

However, parents need to reapply for the Free and Reduced Price Meals program now for this school year. If you think you could qualify (qualifying income levels listed here), we ask you to apply at EzSchool Meals to help MVWSD receive additional funding to support students who are in need, and may help your family. If your child is eligible for free and/or reduced-price meals, your family could get medical benefits, housing benefits, utilities benefits and more. Qualifying is one factor in your child’s eligibility for free MVWSD after school care and summer camp.

The more applications your school gathers at the start of each school year, the more additional funding it can receive for all kinds of programs. If you are currently out of work, you may qualify and help your school, regardless of your financial situation. Apply at https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ or call your school office.

Parent University: The Science of Reading, Part 1 of 2

Date and Time: September 10, 2024, 5:30-7:00 pm Registration Link: mvw.sd/pu091024r

Reading is fundamental. But how do we best teach children to do it? And how do we support them at home? In this two-part series, we will uncover the “Science of Reading”, how our new district curriculum is based on this science, and how parents can translate the science into practical routines and strategies at home.

About the speaker: Dr. Cyndee Nguyen is MVWSD’s Director of Early Literacy. She leads district efforts to ensure that all students, especially those of early elementary age, develop into capable and confident readers. Previously, Dr. Nguyen was a primary grade teacher and the principal of Bubb Elementary School.

To submit questions prior to the event, go to mvw.sd/questions. We will do our best to address your question during the session.

Parent U: District Orientation recordings available

Recordings of the Parent University District Orientation presentation are available in English and Spanish. To register in advance for future Parent U meetings, visit mvwsd.org/ParentU.

MVEF - Who we are and why we matter - Please donate!

The Mountain View Educational Foundation (MVEF) is a volunteer-driven non-profit dedicated to funding innovative programs for all students in the MVWSD district.

Thanks to your donations, MVEF provides your child with a competitive, well-rounded education. School funding covers salaries, facilities, and core academics, while MVEF funding enhances the learning environment with art, music, environmental science, middle school athletics, and additional English teachers, reducing class sizes by over 20% in middle school.

To maintain these programs, MVEF seeks donations from parents and community members. The suggested amount per student is $1,100, also payable as a recurring monthly payment, but every donation is meaningful. All donations are tax-deductible. Visit mvef.org for more information and to donate. Thank you for your support!

Living Classroom: MVWSD Volunteer Information Meetings

Living Classroom is a non-profit organization that provides hands-on, garden-based lessons to MVWSD students in TK through 6th Grade. We welcome parent volunteers to help with our lessons in their children's classrooms, but we are also seeking volunteer docents who would like to be trained to teach our lessons throughout the school district. If you are interested in becoming a Living Classroom docent, please attend one of our upcoming information meetings:

Thursday, August 29th, 2024, 9:15-10:15 am; or

Friday, August 30th, 2024, 1:00-2:00 pm

Both meetings will be held in Conference Room C, MVWSD Office, 1400 Montecito Avenue, Mountain View. Please contact Susan Harder at [email protected] if you have questions or would like further information.

Community Partners

MV Public Library: Upcoming Parent Programs

Parenting Program: Individualized Education Program: Thursday, September 5, 2024, Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm. Matthew Torres, an IDEA Specialist from the San Andreas Regional Center, will expertly guide parents through the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process. Gain insights to support and enhance your advocacy for your child. This program is perfect for parents new to the IEP process and seasoned advocates, offering practical tools and knowledge to navigate and champion your child's educational journey. Register in advance for this online meeting.

Calmer Connections: Supporting the Anxious Child: Thursday, September 19, 2024, Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. With a warm and compassionate approach, Liat Justin, LCSW, supports countless families navigating the challenges of childhood anxiety. Liat empowers parents with the tools and strategies needed to increase their child's emotional well-being. Suitable for parents of children and teens. Register in advance for this online meeting.

Announcing the MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series for 2024-25

The MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series is thrilled to unveil our speaker line-up for the 2024-25 school year! Local and nationally recognized experts will lead parents in conversations about wide-ranging topics, including navigating the evolving cultural landscape around sex, parenting in our high-achievement environment, exploring the difficulties of parenting boys in contemporary society, learning about a case study in racism at a local high school, and making informed decisions about higher education. View the 2024-25 speaker line-up at https://mvlaspeakerseries.org/.

Mountain View Citywide Garage Sale

The Mountain View Citywide Garage Sale is back! Join hundreds of residents holding garage sales on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15. This event helps keep reusable items out of the landfill to conserve natural resources.

Seller registration is open until September 4. Sellers may choose to participate on only one day or both days of the sale. Online and printed address lists will show which day(s) each participating seller is open.

For shoppers, a new online map will allow you to filter garage sales by dates open and items listed, as well as other enhanced features to help shoppers plan which homes to visit for the event.

Sellers can register their Mountain View homes for the sale and shoppers can access the map at MountainView.gov/GarageSale.

The Learning Challenges Committee is looking for members!

Are you interested in helping students with learning challenges? This can include students who receive special education services, students with a 504 plan, or any student with a learning challenge.

The Learning Challenges Committee of the Los Altos Mountain View PTA Council (LCC) helps provide teachers and school staff in Mountain View and Los Altos schools with supplies in their classrooms related to learning challenges. We also can host parent education events, meet with special education administrators and more. We need a variety of parent and student voices to help us best decide how we can help teachers and students about these issues.

An introductory meeting about the LCC will be held on Zoom on Tuesday 9/3 at 7:30 pm. Register here

Our Learning Challenges Support Group will meet on Zoom on Tuesday, 9/17 at 10 am Register here

Can you attend 2-3 meetings per year to help make these kinds of decisions with the LCC? Please email [email protected]

We need more voices to help students with learning challenges. We need you!

PTA News

Spirit Wear is coming!

On Wed., August 28th all students will receive their 2024 spirit wear shirt, courtesy of the PTA. This year’s theme is: Together We Grow. Together

We Soar. Students should plan to wear their shirt every Friday of the school year to unite and show school spirit. You will also wear your shirt at the Bubb PTA Walkathon happening Friday, September 27 after school! More information to come soon!

Save the Date: Pizza Fundraiser at State of Mind - Monday, Sept. 16th!

Join fellow Bubb families for a night off from cooking and raise money for Bubb! 15% of all orders 4-9pm will be given back to Bubb School - both dine in and take out.

Project Cornerstone in 2024-25

YMCA Project Cornerstone is a community initiative with the mission to create an environment where adults support and value all youth so they grow up feeling valued, respected, and known. We had a great year last year, with monthly Project Cornerstone lessons in all classrooms, led by a committed team of parent volunteer readers. We are looking forward to a new year of great books and lessons - the theme for next year is Growing Upstanders. Reader sign ups are open until Friday 8/23! The sign up on the Bubb PTA website.

Reader sign ups will be limited to two readers per classroom. If there are more than two readers signed up, we will offer you the opportunity to read in another room, or allocate readers using a lottery for that room. Thank you for your support of the Project Cornerstone program at Bubb, helping us to create a positive school climate for all our kids.

Join Konstella!

Konstella is our PTA tool to share information with our Bubb community, including upcoming social events, classroom updates (such as Project Cornerstone), event volunteering opportunities, and fundraising opportunities. It is free to join and provides access to classroom volunteer opportunities and other PTA events.

Click here then click "Find Your School" at the top and enter "Bubb Elementary" to setup your account.

Then, add yourself to your child’s classroom on Konstella: This is the best way to stay in the loop with all the families in your child’s class and the school.

Web: Click your name at the top left corner. Click "Your Children" to add/modify your children. You can select their new classroom and they will be "moved" over.

Mobile App: Click the Settings icon at the top left corner. Click "Your Children" and move them to their new room.

Volunteer at Bubb – Make a Difference!

Join us in supporting our kids, teachers, and staff by volunteering at Bubb! It’s a great way to share your talents, get to know other families, and help create a thriving community where our children can flourish.

We are currently seeking:

-Financial Secretary: Join the PTA Executive Board and help guide important decisions.

-Room Parents: Support teachers by coordinating classroom activities. Sign up here, or let your child's teacher know you are interested! Room Parent Training will be on Tuesday, 9/3, 8-9am at Bubb School.

Check out more roles and committees to join here. Every bit of help makes a big impact. Let's work together to make Bubb the best it can be! Questions? Contact Rebekah Laffoon at [email protected].

Join the PTA!

Current and new members can grab their very own Bubb PTA car magnet at Back to School Night!

Help make the 2024-25 school year awesome! Your PTA membership helps fund and guide us throughout, including:

Classroom/science lab supplies

Field Trips

Library Books

Assemblies

Family events such as Monster Mash, Bubb Talent Show and Outdoor Movie Night

Lunchtime enrichment activities

$10 annual membership fee for one adult, and discounted fee of $6 for a second adult in your household!