Principal’s Message 

Dear Families,

 

Welcome to Bubb!  

 

We are excited to start the new school year with you and your family.  It is an honor to introduce myself as the new Principal at Benjamin Bubb Elementary.  My name is Jane Jung, and I am looking forward to continuing a wonderful learning environment for all students.  I am coming to you as a former Assistant Principal in both Palo Alto and San Mateo-Foster City.

Before Administration, I had many educational leadership experiences including instructional coaching, new teacher mentoring, intervention lead, and literacy specialist.  Even with these amazing experiences, I will always be a teacher at heart.  I also have 15 years of classroom teaching experience in New York City, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Fremont.  

It is my privilege to partner with the many talented teachers, excellent students, and wonderful families of Bubb!  My goal is to support a collaborative learning environment that promotes inclusion, compassion, and rigor.  I look forward to working with all stakeholders this year.

In Community,

Principal Jung

Important Dates 

School News 

Stay in touch

If you have any questions, our school office has reopened and we can assist you then. If you have questions about registration, immunizations or residency, please contact the District Office at 650-526-3500.

 

Look for the Bubb Bulletin that is sent out each Wednesday.  This weekly email is very important for you to read as it contains dates, deadlines, and important information about school.

 

Additionally, please take a moment and follow our district and school social media accounts. Staying in touch with us on social media will keep you in the loop on important happenings, as well as provide a critical line of communication during emergencies.

Click on the account links below and like or follow to stay in touch!

MVWSD - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo

Bubb Elementary -  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

 

Our schools and District send text messages infrequently, for the purpose of notifying you of emergencies or with important, time-sensitive information. 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. 

First Day of School is a Minimum Day

The first day of school, Tuesday, Aug. 13, is a minimum day, meaning students will be dismissed at 11:55. Wednesday, Aug. 14 is a full school day.  Thursday, Aug. 15 is on the Thursday schedule which dismisses at 11:55. Friday, Aug. 16 will be a full school day for students.

Bell Schedules and Schools’ Start/End Times

School begins at 8:00am daily. Kindergarten dismisses at 1:30. Grades 1-3 dismisses at 2:35 and Grades 4-5 at 2:40.  Please note that Thursdays are minimum days and all grades are dismissed at 11:55.

Please click here to view our school’s schedule for the 2024-25 school year

 

School Year Calendar at a Glance

Here is the one-page calendar with holidays, minimum days, start and end dates, etc.  

 

How to Find Out Your Child’s Teacher (PowerSchool)

Class placement information will be available to parents online beginning Friday, August 9 at 3:00 p.m. At that time, your child’s class placement for the 2024-25 school year will be available for viewing on the PowerSchool Parent Portal: https://ps.mvwsd.org/public/ under the My Schedule link. If you have difficulty signing in to PowerSchool, please call your school office after Aug. 9.

 

School Supplies

Basic school supplies and textbooks are furnished for all students. Donations of items and funds are appreciated, but not required. It’s possible that your teacher may ask for additional, donated supplies after the start of school. Your student is not expected to bring school supplies with them on the first day of school.

 

School meals are free

MVWSD will continue to provide free meals to all students as part of California’s universal meal program. Breakfast and lunches are available daily.  Menus and nutritional analysis can be found on https://www.mvwsd.org/nutrition. There will be a vegetarian option each day. A count of those taking school lunch will be taken at the beginning of the school day. Students may bring their own self-contained lunches if desired. 

 

Transportation

The Mountain View Whisman School District Transportation Department provides transportation for students who are residents of Moffett and students with disabilities who are eligible for this service. For more information, and to apply for a bus pass, please visit this web page.

 

Child Care

MVWSD partners with providers Right at School and YMCA to provide on-campus, fee-based childcare. Registration for programs is happening now. Please click here for information on sessions, cost and registration. 

Student Orientation Events

We often host orientation activities during the first week of school or social events in August before school starts.   Save the date for the Bubb PTA Popsicle Social on Monday, August 12, 2024 from 3:30-5:00 pm on the Bubb blacktop.

 

Our Bubb PTA would like to help you connect to other families:

1) Bubb Kinder Play Date

• Saturday August 10, 2024 10:00am-11:00am

2)  Bubb English Language Learner BBQ

• Saturday August 17, 2024 5:00pm-7:00pm @ Bubb Park

 

Please note that these events is NOT moderated by Bubb School or MVWSD and is the sole responsibility of the Bubb PTA.

 

3) Find out more about the Bubb PTA here: https://sites.google.com/view/bubb-pta/new-families?authuser=0

You can  sign up for a Bubb Buddy, and get connected with an experienced Bubb family for tips and ideas, explore volunteer opportunities at school and in your child’s classroom, and learn about Konstella, our PTA school communication platform.

 

Want to know more? Click here for an orientation video. English  Español

 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions.  We are excited to meet you and your students next week!!

 

District News 

Applying to be a school volunteer this year? Training and help sessions happen this month

We appreciate our parent volunteers! Please check your inbox (email dated Aug. 5) for important information about mandated training and optional volunteer help sessions coming up in the next two weeks. For an overview of the process, please visit https://www.mvwsd.org/volunteers.

 

Parent University: MVWSD District Orientation

Date and Time: August 12, 2024, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Registration Link: http://mvw.sd/pu081224r

 

It’s a district “Back to School Night”! - an orientation to everything parents and caregivers need to know to kickoff the school year. A great reminder of the resources both the district and your individual schools have, as well as a thorough introduction for new families to the district. Who would you go to for help with the school meal application? How do you access information regarding your child’s assessments? Come and hear answers to these questions and more! 

 

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

 

Important schedule information for families enrolled in afterschool care

MVWSD+ Afterschool Programs (ELOP) will not happen on August 13 and instead will start on the second day of school, August 14. Right at School parent-paid programs will also start on Aug. 14.  YMCA parent-paid programs will take place on Aug. 13.  

 

 

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.

 

Sown to Grow

MVWSD is again partnering with Sown to Grow for the 2024-25 school year. Sown to Grow is a platform designed to promote safe and supportive classrooms through activities that help students develop self-awareness, set goals, and develop essential social and emotional skills.

 

Each week, students in Grades K-5 complete a simple check-in that lets them share how they are feeling. Students in Grades 3-5 also respond to a brief written prompt that encourages reflection on friendships, community, and social-emotional wellbeing. Teachers, principals, and counselors see real-time reporting on students’ emotions and can proactively reach out to support students’ needs. Finally, students in Grades 1-8 complete a brief SEL survey in the Fall and Spring. Please feel free to contact your student’s principal with any additional questions about the program. 

Community Partners

NW SELPA Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting 

Parent and community voices are needed in Special Education! Come join our first official meeting on Aug. 27 at 9:00 am as the Santa Clara North West SELPA CAC. Register here t

PTA News 

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! 

We hope everyone had a great summer and is getting ready for the start of school on Tuesday, August 13. Your Bubb PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is excited to help kickstart the school year with you!

 

Popsicle Social: Join the Bubb Elementary PTA for our annual popsicle social!

• When: Monday, August 12 from 3:30-5:00pm

• Where: Bubb School

• Want to help? Volunteer here (Easy and Fun!)

• What: Bring your family and enjoy a popsicle, see and meet new friends, mingle with Bubb staff, and learn about the PTA and Mountain View Education Foundation (MVEF).

All who can are encouraged to walk or bike to the social. City of Mountain View staff will be hosting a helmet and bell giveaway! Soma’s Bike Service will also be on site starting at 4:00 pm providing a free bike tune up service (repairs that do not require parts or extensive time) to get students’ bikes ready for the new year.

NEW! Bike hand me down. Bring the bikes that your kids have outgrown. Find a bike that someone else has outgrown. Clear out your garage and support your Bubb community. Plan ahead by connecting on this sheet which we will keep up all year: Bike
Hand Me Downs. If you have a bike to donate and no one claims it, Silicon Valley Bike Exchange will pick up excess bikes to be repaired and donated to those who need but can’t afford a bike.

 

1st  Day of School Coffee: 

Feeling sad after leaving your student at school…or ready to celebrate because you left your student at school? The PTA is also hosting a coffee right after drop off. Take a moment to meet some fellow guardians/parents, share stories from your summer, and grab a coffee, tea, or something sweet before heading out for the rest of your day.

• When: Tuesday, August 13 from 8:00-8:30am

• Where: Bubb School main entrance by the Hans Avenue drop-off circle

The Bubb PTA is a non-profit, volunteer led organization that supports school staff and helps build community with funding and volunteers for school programs and community events, including our annual walkathon and silent auction fundraisers. Find out more about the PTA, the programs we support, or become a member. 

Any questions for feedback?  Please email the Bubb PTA at [email protected].
Thanks.

Flyers

NW SELPA Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting 

2024-2025 School Calendar