Principal’s Message 

Dear Bubb Families,

Friday is the end of trimester #2 and the start of our Mid-Winter Break!  This Friday will also be Valentine’s Day and our PTA class parents have many lovely celebrations planned.  It will be a great kick-off to our holiday and observance of President’s Day.

It is LCAP time, and I have been reflecting on Bubb’s initiatives this year.  We launched attendance recognition, Cub Kudos raffle, added a counselor and ARIS to our staff, we have brought back in person morning meetings, and we have aligned SEL, Project Cornerstone, and Better Together. We have worked closely with the PTA to bring events such as Heritage Months and fun events like Walkathon and Monster Mash.  We have successfully implemented Amplify in ELA and have seen growth in our students. We have responsive RTI and WIN with all staff taking small groups of students to target instruction.  We have introduced team teaching in our SAI classes, we have had coding sessions on campus, and we have author visits in the near future.  In just half of a school year, we really have demonstrated:  Together we grow.  Together we Soar.   I am looking forward to reviewing our LCAP feedback.  Our staff and students (grades 4-5) have submitted their responses.  And our families are a vital voice in the plan.  Bubb is committed to being a great community!

We will also end Black History Month with a special lunch time event with the PTA and our counselor Ms. Kiera.  Students will have the opportunity to learn from Ms. Kiera on Tuesday February 24.  

Have a great break!

In Community,

Principal Jung

Important Dates 

School News 

Lost and Found

Our Lost and Found rack is getting full!   Check to see if you can find your student’s favorite sweater, jacket or water bottle. It is located on the main hallway, near Room 13. All parents are encouraged to label their child’s clothing with the student’s initials and room number. All unclaimed items are donated to charity at the end of the trimester, on February 14, 2025.

 

End of Trimester 2

This Friday, February 14 is the end of Trimester 2. It will be a minimum day and all students will be dismissed at 11:55. 

Also, there will be no school during Winter Break, February 17 through 21.

 

Optional Mid-Winter Break Work Dashboard

Please read your teacher’s messaging about optional Dashboard work.  Students may also access the Dashboard here to complete some work.  We will have recognition for students that submit work (not graded).  

Dashboard

 

Auction Winner Parking Spots

Reserved parking spots from the Silent Auction is a very special item.  Please respect the signs we have posted to reserve those spots.  If you are interested in the spot, please bid on it at next year’s Silent Auction.  Thank you for your attention to this.  

LCAP

The LCAP survey closes on Friday.  Please take a moment to complete.  It helps guide our site planning and goals.

Here is reminder of how to access the survey:

“Parent 1” in Powerschool will receive a unique link via email on January 27th.  

• They must respond through their link. This link is unique to a parents’ household and can be completed by only one parent/guardian.

• Reminders will be sent from the District Office. Please click on this document for examples of messages they will receive. 

• Must be completed by Feb. 14, 2025

Parents will be asked for limited demographic information because much of it will be pre populated in the survey.

What if they didn’t get a link in their email?

Parents can access the survey in the Powerschool Parent Portal. When they sign in, the link to the survey will be located here on the left in the navigation menu.

What if parents want to complete a paper survey?

Paper surveys are not offered

Can parents use the generic link to take the survey?

No, parents must use the link that was emailed to them.  If they try to use the generic link they will be directed to access their link in the parent portal at https://ps.mvwsd.org or to contact their school office.

District News 

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Feb. 13. Closed session will begin at 4:30 p.m., and open/public session begins at 6 p.m.

Some of the topics include:

• Volunteer Process Update

• LCAP Update

• Financing options for purchasing land

• Governors January Budget Proposal

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

 

Take the survey now: Superintendent's search input

MVWSD Board of Trustees is asking for your help in selecting our next superintendent. To ensure this is a collaborative and inclusive process, the Board is providing an anonymous online survey and encourages your participation. This is an opportunity for staff, parents, and community to give input on what are the most desirable qualities and characteristics in the next superintendent. 

This survey is open now through Feb. 15, at 4:00 PM. Please click here to take the survey now. 

To stay up to date on the search process, please visit our Superintendent’s Search webpage here.

 

LCAP survey is happening now: Last chance to share your input before Feb. 14

The District is updating the LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan). Your responses to the survey will guide the update of our District plan for the 2025-26 school year.

 

Parents, please click on your unique survey link that will be sent to your email address on Jan. 27. Your survey link is unique to your household and only one parent/guardian can complete it.

 

Your responses are confidential. Students in grades 4-8 will also be taking the LCAP survey. More information found here: mvwsd.org/LCAP

 

SEL Curriculum Pilot & Community Review

Our Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum Committee has reached a major milestone! Since September 2024, our team of educators, administrators, and community members has worked to narrow 100+ curriculum options to two high-quality finalists. Now, we are piloting these programs in classrooms to determine the best fit for our students.

Second Step Pilot: January 13 – February 14, 2025

Sample lesson plans and activities available here.

Character Strong Pilot: February 24 – April 4, 2025

More details: Elementary | Middle School.

We Need Your Feedback!

As we refine our SEL curriculum, we invite teachers, staff, and families to review and provide input at one of our Community Review Sessions at the MVWSD District Office (Conference Room C, 1400 Montecito Ave., Mountain View, CA).

Community Review Sessions:

March 13, 2025

Session 1: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Session 2: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

March 20, 2025

Session 3: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Session 4: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

These sessions provide a chance to learn about both curricula, share your insights, and help shape the future of SEL in our district. Can’t attend? Email Karin Jinbo to review the materials. 

 

Middle School Information Night presentations available

If you are an incoming 6th grade family and weren’t able to attend the Middle School Information Nights in January, materials from the presentations are available. Click here for Graham and click here for Crittenden.

 

Better Together: February

Black History Month provides MVWSD with a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the rich contributions and achievements of African Americans while fostering a deeper sense of community among our students, staff, and families. By learning about influential Black leaders, innovators, and community helpers - from local civil rights activists to Black educators, doctors, and entrepreneurs who shaped our neighborhood - students develop a broader understanding of how diverse voices and experiences have strengthened our community. Last week, the Board of Trustees passed a resolution honoring February as Black History Month. For more information about Better Together, visit mvwsd.org/BetterTogetherMVWSD.

 

MVWSD Preschool Program: Apply now for August

Explore our flexible, low-cost and convenient options for all families in our high-quality preschool program. Preschool offers affordable tuition and an 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. class, in addition to extended/full-day class until 3 p.m. and part-day (3 hour) classes.

 

Our preschool offers age-appropriate early math, language, literacy and science inquiry instruction, as well as social-emotional development. Children who will be 3- or 4-years old are eligible (Minimum age: 3 years old by December 1, 2025. Maximum age: 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025.)

 

Preschool is currently located near Castro/Mistral Elementary Schools (1850 Latham St.) and Theuerkauf Elementary (1625 San Luis Ave.)

 

For more info go to www.mvwsd.org/preschool or call 650-526-3560.

 

MVEF SPRING GALA - JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF CELEBRATION!

Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 06:00-10:00 pm | Los Altos Community Center

This year, we are celebrating a big milestone - 40 years of MVEF - A Celebration of Eras! Empowering Students from Gen X to Gen Alpha. 

Over the past 40 years, MVEF has made a lasting impact by collecting over $20M of funds, and we are excited to celebrate this milestone while continuing to provide vital resources for our local schools and students.

This lively community building event includes dinner, silent and live auctions, DJ, raffle and student performances! 

MAKE OUR GALA A SUCCESS - DONATE TO OUR AUCTIONS!

Support our biggest fundraiser by donating an item or experience to our silent and live auctions! Your contribution funds vital resources for all MVWSD students. From vacation stays to gift certificates, unique experiences, or special items, every donation makes a difference. Plus, you'll gain valuable recognition. Thank you for your support!

Great auction donations include:

• Vacation home stays

• Themed party experiences for adults or kids

• Event tickets (sports, concerts, etc.)

• Bottles of wine for the "wine wall"

• Professional services

• Merchandise, etc.

To donate please submit this form. For any questions, please email [email protected].

MVEF IS SEEKING NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES!

We are actively recruiting Board Members and School Representatives to join our team!

Do you care about public education and want to make a meaningful impact in our community? Or do you know someone who would be a great fit for MVEF?

Interested or have a recommendation?

• Learn more here.

• Email [email protected] to express interest or share recommendations.

• Our recruiting committee will connect directly with all candidates.

Together, we can strengthen our schools and community!

PTA News 

Bubb PTA Needs YOU!

We are looking for parents who 💖 love Bubb School 💖 to join the PTA Executive Board for next school year.  Help us ensure that our kids, teachers, staff and families continue to have outstanding and inspiring programs, events, resources and a strong community.

We are currently looking to fill 6 open positions (treasurer, family events coordinator, auditor, financial secretary, language liaison, and fundraising co-chair) that each call on different skill sets and have variable time commitments. Some positions can be co-chaired/owned.

Our current Board is made up of a diverse group of moms and dads balancing full time / part time / slay-at-home jobs, but moonlight as rockstar volunteers.

Click here to view more info about the board positions.

Please email Jenny Hales ASAP at [email protected] if you are interested, would like more information, and/or know someone who might be a great fit!

 

Open Call for Culinary Showcase: Bubb Talent Show 2025

Does your child want to participate in the Talent Show, but isn't excited to be on stage? Have them show off their talents in the kitchen by bringing a dish for people to enjoy! Please sign up by March 1st: Culinary Showcase Signup Form. The culinary showcase participants will bring their prepared and divided food before the show for sampling at intermission at the Bubb Talent Show 2024 on Friday, March 14, 2025, 6:30-8:30PM at Bubb School MUR!

Dive into creativity and learning with new and ongoing AFTERSCHOOL programs! 

Sample classes: In Math Culture, students tackle fun problems and puzzles while honing their problem-solving skills. Success Chess School welcomes players of all levels, from beginners to tournament enthusiasts. With Brick Tech LEGO® STEM, explore robotics, Pokémon adventures, and even Mars colonization using the latest LEGO® technology. Join Nibble n’ Gobble Cooking Classes, where kids create delicious, nut-free vegetarian dishes while learning about healthy eating. Each program is hands-on, educational, and fun, designed for grades 1-5. Plus a Coding Design class.—learn more about all of these and sign up here!

The Bubb PTA is sharing these programs with sessions starting in January or February to help build community awareness but has not vetted and is not sponsoring the programs. Please review their websites to ensure it is a good option for your child and for more information about the program, timing, and registration.

Did you help out with the Walkathon or a Cultural celebration? Have you volunteered in your child's classroom lately? Don't forget to report your hours!

Each year we need to prove the Bubb PTA is a volunteer-based non-profit. To do this we need you to report the hours you have volunteered at Bubb.

As a reminder, you can consider all phone calls, meetings, emails, events (including set-up and clean up), any preparation work at home, travel time, etc. If your child's teacher or the PTA asked you to do it, include your time!!

Thank you! You can log your hours here

 

Community Partners

The View Teen Center: February

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. Drop-in hours are Monday - Friday, 3:15 - 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 1 - 6 p.m. (Closed: Feb. 17. Extended hours, 1-6 p.m., Feb. 14, 18, 19, 20 & 21), and the center features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, and outdoor area. February events include cooking classes, crafts, and much more. For more information, click here.

College, Career, Civic Engagement, and Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

Is your teen looking for meaningful ways to gain experience this spring and summer? See the flyer attached for a comprehensive guide from The View Teen Center on college preparation, career exploration opportunities, civic engagement, and volunteer experiences for teens. For more information, click here.

Flyers

College, Career, Civic Engagement, and Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

February Lunch Menu

2024-2025 School Calendar

2025-2026 School Calendar