October 9, 2024 - English - Bubb Elementary

October 9, 2024 - English

Principal’s Message

Dear Bubb Families,

The teachers and staff are preparing for our Professional Development day this Thursday. We will be looking closely at our data and reflecting on trimester one, and preparing for a stronger second trimester. At the center of our work will be our students, and asking ourselves how to make the best impact on learning.

Also, in October, all schools in MVWSD have a focus on safety practices. You can find more details about safety at school at https://www.mvwsd.org/safety. Please find our plans for Bubb and what we have organized:

EARTHQUAKE DRILL:

On October 17 from 9:15am-10:30am, we will hold an earthquake drill so students and staff members can practice strategies for evacuation, accounting for students, parent-student reunification, search and rescue techniques, first aid, and school operations without power, food or water.
This date corresponds with the Great Shakeout, an international effort to bring awareness to earthquake safety.
Please plan your schedule around this time, as the office will be closed for drill practice and we cannot release or intake students.

DANGEROUS INTRUDER:

On October 24, we will review what to do in the event of a dangerous intruder or similar event on campus.
Practice means students will view an age-appropropriate video (like the “dangerous intruder” video for elementary students that you may preview here- English) and talk with their teacher.
The video and classroom discussion will encourage children to stay calm, follow directions, and listen to trusted adults.

Finally, I look forward to meeting with families again at the next Principal’s Coffee, on Friday October 18 at 8:15am in the Staff Lounge. You will have the opportunity to meet our counselor Ms. Kiera, and Brian White, our District’s Coordinator of Health and Wellness. Mr. White will share with you a brief overview of our SEL, mental health, and general health and wellness activities. Families will also have the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions.

We wish you a wonderful long, long weekend!

In Community,

Principal Jung

Important Dates

9/15 - 10/16	Hispanic Heritage Month
10/10	Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL
10/11	Recess Day- NO SCHOOL
10/14	Morning Meeting K-2 - 8:15am - Front of Bubb
10/16	Bookmobile visits Bubb - 2:30 - 3:30
10/18	Principal's Coffee - 8:15 to 9:15am - Staff Lounge
10/21 - 10/25	Parent Teacher Conference Week - Minimum Day all week
10/25	Monster MASH -
10/28	Morning Meeting Grade 3-5 - 8:15am - Front of Bubb
11/1	End of Trimester 1 - Minimum Day Dismissal at 11:55 am
11/8	Bubb PTA Silent Auction
11/11	Veterans’ Day - NO SCHOOL
11/13	Safe Moves School Assembly
11/18 - 11/22	United Against Hate Week
11/25 - 11/29	Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL
12/2 - 12/6	Book Fair - MUR

School News

No School - October 10 and 11, 2024

Next week, on Thursday and Friday, October 10 and 11, 2024, there will be no school. Teachers will be in professional development on Thursday. Students and teachers will have a recess day on Friday.

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.

Extended Absences During the School Year/Independent Study Contracts

California law requires that all students attend school unless they are ill, have a medical appointment, or have a death in the family. All other absences are called “unexcused.” After 3 unexcused absences, district staff sends out a notification letter. After the 4th and 5th unexcused absences, the student is declared a truant per California education code. Excessive unexcused absences may lead to review by the State Attendance Review Board.

Family vacations during the school year are considered unexcused absences. However, per MVWSD School Board policy, parents may request an Independent Study Contract for planned absences of 3 to 14 school days, which must be approved by the principal and the teacher. The ISC allows the time away from school to be counted as attendance IF the student completes the assigned homework. Requests must be made a minimum of one week prior to the absence. To request an ISC, please email Principal Jung ([email protected]).

District News

Better Together: October

Families come in all shapes and sizes, each one a unique community bound by love, support, and shared experiences. This month #BetterTogether presents the topic “A family is a community”. October is also LGBTQ+ History Month. As we celebrate both of these together, we are reminded of the countless families that have fought for recognition and acceptance, paving the way for a more inclusive understanding of what family means. From single-parent households to multigenerational homes, from same-sex couples to chosen families within the LGBTQ+ community, each family contributes its own special thread to the vibrant tapestry of our society. For more information about Better Together, visit mvwsd.org/bettertogetherMVWSD.

Parent Involvement Board Policy

Families, thank you for your engagement and involvement with our schools. Our sustained partnership is a big part of our continuous improvement as a district. Per California Department of Education guidelines, here for your review is the most recently updated version of our Board Policy on Parent Involvement. Any questions should be directed to Geoff Chang, Director of Federal, State, and Strategic Programs ([email protected]).

Your employer could help us meet the MVEF goal of $1.2 MM for 2024-25!

Employer matching and grants from local companies are a major source of the funding for MVEF each year. October, November, and December are months when many companies coordinate “giving days” to encourage their employees to make philanthropic gifts to support nonprofits. If your company does this, please consider listing MVEF as a non-profit organization doing good work in your child’s school district nurturing all students’ learning experience and education. Sometimes corporations even offer to double match your contribution for a specific time period. Please check here whether your employer offers a corporate matching program.

For more information about what MVEF does, please click here.

Free COVID tests available to order

US residential households are now eligible to order four free at-home COVID tests from the US Postal Service COVID test order page. Prepare for respiratory virus season and learn how and when to test for COVID-19. Some of the tests shipped may show expired dates on the box—please note the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the expiration dates of the tests being distributed through this program. You can find the full list of extended test expiration dates at the FDA At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests web page.

PTA News

Help Plant Flowers at Bubb This Friday, 10/11!

Parents and kids, join us from 10:30-12pm this Friday, October 11th (no school) to help refresh the blue Bubb planters around the blacktop. We'll be pruning the existing plants and adding new succulents and geraniums. Find out more information and let us know you're coming, click here. Contact Rebekah at [email protected] for any questions.

Let's keep the momentum going with a Walk and Roll day on Tuesday, 10/8.

Pick up a raffle ticket as you walk into school, or by the Peace Tree.

Write your name on it and put it in the box near the Bubb Kudos box. Prizes will be given out at a future Monday Morning Meeting.

This will be our only Walk and Roll event for October.

Parents: if you are interested in joining the Walk and Roll Committee to help organize future events, please reach out to Silja Paymer at [email protected].

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

Community Partners

Walden West: Autumn Adventure 2024

Join the entire Walden West Community for an Autumn Adventure in the woods on Saturday, October 12 from 9am - 12 pm at Walden West! It is a great way for families to see Walden West if they have not been to science camp yet or to revisit their favorite spots if they have already attended. It will be fun for all ages with hiking, nature activities, garden time, food, music, and more! For tickets and ways to be involved, visit https://givebutter.com/wwf-autumn-adventure.

MVLA Speaker Series: Never Enough with Jennifer Wallace

Join the next MVLA Speaker Series presentation, “Never Enough: Mattering as a Solution to Toxic Achievement Pressure,” with author Jennifer Wallace on Wednesday, October 30th at 7PM at the Crittenden Middle School Auditorium. In this eye-opening talk, Wallace investigates the deep roots of toxic achievement culture, explores its harmful impact on our kids, and delivers the powerful solution: mattering, the psychological concept of feeling like you add value and are valued regardless of your external achievements. Wallace provides a practical mattering framework that parents and educators can use to tackle achievement pressure at home and in the classroom. Register for this free event here.

Free Parent Training for Families of Children with Disabilities

The Community Advisory Committee and Department of Developmental Services are hosting parent training this year. There will be interpretation available through DDS in Spanish, Vietnamese, and ASL. See below for details:

Who's Who in Serving Our Little Ones

Planning and Strategies for Kids Ages 3 to 5

For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Thursday, November 14, 2024

6-7pm on Zoom

Stay Tuned for 2025 Topics: Ages 5 to 14 & 14 to Adulthood

Volunteer with Mentor Tutor Connection

Mentor Tutor Connection is actively recruiting volunteers for our mentoring (high school students) and tutoring (K-8 students) programs located in Los Altos and Mountain View public schools. To learn more about Mentor Tutor connection, please email [email protected] or visit mentortutorconnection.org.

The View Teen Center: October

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. (Adjusted Hours: Oct. 10-11 & Oct. 21-25, 1-6 p.m.), and the center features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, and outdoor area. October events include Halloween-themed activities, art classes, a Bike to Boba, and much more. For more information, click here.