Principal’s Message 

Dear Bubb Families,

It has been nice to see faces during our Parent-Teacher Conferences.  Teachers have prepared thoughtful materials to share, and some of our students are demonstrating advocacy by leading the conference!  Our class routines and expectations are now in place, and we will now accelerate learning and student performance.  We cannot do this work without your partnership.

I am excited to share that Bubb’s Greening Initiative will be kicking off next week!  We are in the input gathering phase.  Wednesday’s (10/30) evening session will be open anyone, including non-Bubb families, who live in the neighborhood.  On Friday (11/01), the next Principal Coffee, will be time for Bubb families to give input.  And finally, on November 4, students will have the opportunity to vote on a plan that the architects have drafted.  The data we collect will then go to the architects for editing and revision.  Keep an eye out for phase two dates.

As a reminder as we close up October’s Safety Month, students will be watching the “Dangerous Intruder” video in class today, October 24.  The chances of this ever happening are low, and having an idea of what to do in the very rare case, makes all of us feel less anxiety.  Our staff have been trained to respond to emergencies and will do everything they can to protect our Cubs.  

And, I look forward to seeing our families at our Morning Meeting for grades 3-5!  See you on our front lawn on Monday at 8:10am!

In Community,

Principal Jung

Important Dates 

School News 

We have supplies for emergencies at school. Do you have them at home?

Now is the time to prepare your home disaster supply kit. An earthquake could mean being without food, water or electricity for hours or days.  A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items, including your own food, water and other supplies, to last for several days that you’ll need in the event of an emergency. This is the week for your family to create or update your home kit. Here’s what should be in it. (Spanish)

 

 

Lost and Found

Our Lost and Found rack is getting full!   Check to see if you can find your student’s 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 November 1st, 2024.

 

 

District News 

Drafts available: Single Plans for Student Achievement

Each year, our schools create Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSAs or “site plans”) that guide the work for the coming year. These plans help us prioritize programs and strategies that will best serve our students. In the fall, elected parent representatives from School Site Councils and English Language Advisory Committees work with principals and school staff members to create a draft that is reviewed and approved by the MVWSD Board of Trustees. Parents and staff members may give feedback through Nov. 15 to their principal and elected parent representatives to SSC and ELAC. You may review the draft plans here.

 

MVWSD seeking District Equity Advisory Committee members

MVWSD is continuing our work by engaging meaningfully with the community on issues of equity through the District Equity Advisory Committee (DEAC). The goal of the DEAC is to provide feedback to the Superintendent on how to support MVWSD towards achieving its goals of becoming a more equitable and inclusive school district.

 

We are seeking a combination of district-level leaders, principals, teachers, staff members, and parent participants who represent the interests of both elementary and middle schools. Committee members will be expected to attend and participate virtually in meetings held once monthly (on average) online during the 2024-25 school year in the evening hours. 

 

If you’re interested in participating, please click here to apply.

 

MVEF has reached its second milestone - $400k! Make your donation soon to achieve the goal of $1.2M.

Thanks to the generosity of new donors, repeat donors, corporate matching, and grants, MVEF has already raised 1/3 of this year’s $1.2M funding goal. Thank you to all who have donated so far and a special thanks to the "Nusimow Family Giving Fund" for the generous donation of $50k. 

 

It’s a fast start on a big climb: MVWSD will soon begin planning for next year’s budget. When MVEF is on pace to meet the funding goal early in the school year, it gives confidence that we can continue funding the current priorities and potentially add new ones to next year’s budget.

 

Consider donating today - it's tax-deductible! Every gift, big or small, makes a difference. Setting up monthly installments is easy, just select "recurring donation" here. Learn more about ways to give here. Ever considered donating stocks? Learn more about it here. 

 

PTA News

Monster Mash

Come in your costumes and dance the night away in the MUR on October 25, from 6:30-8:00pm.

We need a few volunteers to help make the event a success. Please consider signing up here

Host a Silent Auction Party! an easy way for YOU to create fun in our Bubb community!

Party submissions are rolling in for our 2024 Silent Auction and we are excited about how much fun our kids, families, and grownups are going to have. Most importantly, the money raised will help us solidify funding for what we have planned for the 2024-25 school year.

Just take a look at the Party Intake Form to get familiar with what details are needed as you craft your gathering and support our school fun.

Contact Christina ([email protected]) or Rebekah ([email protected]) if you have any questions!

Community Partners

MV Public Library Parenting Program: Navigating Type 1 Diabetes

The Mountain View Public Library will hold a virtual parent program, “Navigating Type 1 Diabetes with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital” on Wednesday, October 30, from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. A roundtable of experts from the Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes Care Team at Stanford's Lucile Packard Children's Hospital will share information on early signs, latest medical technologies, and research, along with practical tips on behavioral and physiological concerns. Session is for families generally concerned, newly diagnosed, and those managing ongoing care. Register in advance here.

City of MV: Día de Muertos

Join the City of Mountain View to celebrate Día de Muertos at Civic Center Plaza on November 2 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The public is invited to the celebration of memories and a ritual that “encourages remembering over forgetting.”  Learn about these festivities and delight with the ofrendas and altars decorated with Cempasúchitl flowers, or marigolds, papel picado, sugar skulls, and a myriad of colors created and inspired by community members. The event will feature live performances and children’s activities. Learn more at MountainView.gov/Dia-de-Muertos.

Learning Challenges events for Fall 2024

For local coverage of issues related to learning challenges and special education, please check out the Learning Challenges Committee http://learningchallenges.lamvptac.org/

For broader coverage, look into the Northwest SCC SELPA CAC

Northwest Santa Clara County CAC meeting

October 29, 9 am

Register: https://sccoe.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpfuipqTwiGd2j1kNEBuVtKlTXV4IJn1TB

 

Morning Let’s Talk Parent Support group

October 30, 9 am  on Zoom.

IEP/504 support group. Have questions about the process to get help for your child? Have an IEP but are not sure how to make changes? Need to vent? This is your confidential group. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqcu-vrDsiHdW_I5OTIYOiHcpy1tEmzuta

Who’s Who is Serving Our Little Ones? - Planning and Strategies for Children 3-5

From Department of Developmental Services and Palo Alto CAC

November 14, 6-7 pm on Zoom. Register: http://bit.ly/DDSTraining2

Evening Let’s Talk Parent Support group

November 19, 7 pm  on Zoom.

IEP/504 support group. Have questions about the process to get help for your child? Have an IEP but are not sure how to make changes? Need to vent? This is your confidential group. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtfu2hrj0pG9zqGFeTzEnqs1U7cVxTcfl-

Learning Challenges Committee Meeting

December 3, 7:30 pm on Zoom

The LCC is working on providing a support group for parents, and planning to create a wish list for teachers throughout Mountain View and Los Altos for classroom supplies to support sensory needs. Would you like to help? Other ideas to support students and families with learning challenges? Join us here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUld-usrj8tEtNskynSpmorDiYZNt9_KAgq

Morning Let’s Talk Parent Support group

December 19, 10 am  on Zoom.

IEP/504 support group. Have questions about the process to get help for your child? Have an IEP but are not sure how to make changes? Need to vent? This is your confidential group. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrduupqD0vEtSpweFX71KvNAcKW8Csy4D3

Missed past Parent Education events?

We have a YouTube channel with many of our past events including the recent talk on Assistive Technology, info on summer camps and recreational activities, Anxiety and Depression in Children with Learning Challenges, SMART Goals and IEP Troubleshooting, and more. Channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuy7IcVz-4LTDxv2Jaq13nw

Flyers

MV Public Library Parenting Program: Navigating Type 1 Diabetes 

City of MV: Día de Muertos

2024-2025 School Calendar

October Lunch menu