Principal’s Message 

Dear Bubb Families,

We are well on our way into the school year.  iReady assessments have kicked off this week and teachers have been working hard to implement our new ELA curriculum, Amplify. We truly cannot replace the power of live, in-person teacher instruction.   We had a great end to our first week with a Closing Assembly and an ELL Family BBQ.  Our Bubb Channel has also started and we will be featuring different students, classes, and staff throughout the year.   And please be sure to join me in our Staff Lounge this Friday at 8:15am for Principal Coffee.  We also have Back-to-School Night and Bubb t-shirt distribution next Wednesday.  Bubb truly is a place of community and belonging!

I will be visiting classrooms this week and next to share with our students “Bubb Cub Expectations”.  Please take a moment to review the slides and talk about it at home with your student.  We are reiterating our theme of: “Together we grow. Together we soar” while we weave the Bubb Way expectations.  It is a great responsibility to be developing our next generation of kindness leaders, and your support is appreciated. 

Thank you for continuing to make our arrival and dismissal procedures safe and smooth.  We make student safety a priority.  We also appreciate students arriving to school on time to help them feel secure, calm, and confident for the day.  If you have questions, our office is always ready to answer and help.  

In Community,

Principal Jung

Important Dates 

School News 

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.

School Site Council Vote

We continue to seek one more parent to serve on our SSC.  Please submit a nomination form, you may also nominate yourself.  Here’s the nomination form. Please ask me or any of our current members if you have questions.  

Classified: Corey Tappero 

Certificated: Emily Carpenter, Anna Orlovic + TBD

Parents: David Rosen (year 2), David Shreni (year 2) + Diana Neebee (Nominee) + TBD

We will hold a vote for our nominees in the next Bubb Bulletin.

English Learner Advisory Committee (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].

 

Principal’s Coffee

Join Principal Jung for the first Principal’s Coffee of the year, this Friday August 23 at 8:15 in the Bubb Staff Lounge.  Be sure to check at the office with your ID. 

 

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 

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 6 p.m.

Some of the topics include:

• MVWSD Staff Housing Update

• Staff Wellness Discussion

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

MVWSD’s high financial rating saves taxpayers money on Measure T bond sale

MWVSD recently saved the community money in its capital bond sale due to its high financial rating and excellent financial stewardship. Of the 658 California school districts rated by S & P in 2023, the District was among only 26 ‘AAA’ rated districts (top 4%). 

 

Each year, an outside independent auditor audits the district's controls and finances. At the end of each audit cycle, they provide a report to the Board of Trustees. For the past 10 years the district has received clean audits due to exemplary performance and transparency.  

 

Our community has always been supportive of our efforts and we are happy to deliver excellent results. To read more, click here.

 

CAASPP scores are now available

CAASPP student (ELA, Math) score reports (from the Spring tests, current 4th- through 8th-graders) were recently released by the state and are now available for parents on the PowerSchool Parent Portal (under “Score Reports” - choose the 2023 - 24 school year). To learn more about how to understand your child’s CAASPP score report, go to the Starting Smarter website at https://www.ca.startingsmarter.org/.  If you need assistance with logging on to the Powerschool Parent Portal, please contact your student’s school office.

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.

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.

 

Looking for an afterschool program? Read on to see if your child qualifies for MVWSD+! 

A student qualifies for the free MVWSD+ afterschool program if one or both of the following conditions are true:

• The student is an English Learner (EL). EL status is established via the results of the Initial ELPAC exam, which is being administered to certain students in August and September. Results are usually available within two weeks of the completion of testing. If you have questions about the Initial ELPAC exam, please contact Leticia Corcoran at [email protected].

• The student qualifies for free or reduced price lunches based on federal income guidelines. At this time, lunch for all children is free, but this may not always be the case. To fill out the application for free or reduced lunch, please go to ezmealapp.com. Qualifying students’ data is collected at the state level and usually appears in the district’s data system within two weeks. If you have questions, please contact your school office.

Soon after a student’s EL or Free/Reduced Lunch Status changes to indicate he/she qualifies for MVWSD+, you will receive an email from the MVWSD+ Team inviting your child to enroll.

 

For questions or troubleshooting, please reach out to [email protected] or Jennifer Nunez at (650) 526-3500 x1061.

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.

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

The View Teen Center: Volunteer Fair

Teens interested in volunteering will have the opportunity to meet with local organizations to learn about volunteer opportunities and their services on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Mountain View Community Center (201 S. Rengstorff Avenue). This event is open to all ages. Stop by, get involved, and make a difference!

City of MV: Hazardous waste collection

Free household hazardous waste collection event coming to Mountain View on Saturday, August 24! Safely dispose of paint, batteries, electronics, auto fluids, used oil, garden chemicals, propane tanks, fluorescent and LED lightbulbs, aerosols and more.  This event accepts unwanted or expired drugs from both people and pets to help keep homes safe for children, seniors, and animals.

Appointments are required; call 408-299-7300 or book your appointment online at HHW.org. To schedule online, click the blue “Make a Free Appointment” button then select Mountain View on the calendar for August 24. Upon appointment booking, you will receive the specific Mountain View drop-off location.

MV Public Library: Upcoming Parent Event 

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.

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/.

PTA News 

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!

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!

SIGN UP ONLINE

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Living Classroom: MVWSD Volunteer Information Meetings

The View Teen Center: Volunteer Fair

MV Public Library: Upcoming Parent Event 

Announcing the MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series for 2024-25 

2024-2025 School Calendar

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