Principal’s Message 

Dear Bubb Families,

I hope you had a lovely long weekend. It’s September already, and I see signs of changing seasons all around!  This also means our Bubb Walkathon is drawing near! 

Here is a video message from Captain Cub:  Walkathon Message.  Please mark your calendars for Friday September 27, 2024 from 3:00-6:30 pm.  Our PTA will be sharing more information and it will be an exciting way to bring our community together.  

I hope to see many of you tonight at 6:30pm, our first iReady Input session.  Our second session will be Friday at 8:15am.  Your input matters as we make a big site decision.  Our PTA will also be present as a partner to gather information as well.  If you are unable to attend either session, please email me your opinion:  [email protected].

Please continue to look for ways to volunteer.  Some classes still need class parents.  Please connect with your student’s teacher if you are interested in helping!  PTA is also looking to fill some positions, as well as seeking volunteers for Cornerstone and our Walkathon.  

And be sure to tune in to our Board Meeting this Thursday as the topic of Social-Emotional Learning and Suicide Awareness Month will explain more about the initiatives we have planned for Mental Health. The Board will also go into more detail about what the role of our Counselor will be and what we at Bubb can do to support.  

In Community,

Principal Jung

Important Dates 

School News 

Commemoration of 9-11

Next week marks the 23rd Anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11.  Bubb will be taking a moment of silence on Wednesday, September 11th in the morning. Remembering this event is only a small part of what it means to commemorate. To honor a memory of a tragic event, we must also practice bravery and compassion for others. In addition to our moment of silence, we will reflect on how we can do one of the following: 

1. Be kind to someone today. On 9/11, people who didn’t even know one another reached out to pass along kindness and compassion.

2. Offer a helping hand. Thousands of firefighters, police officers, and even ordinary people risked their lives for others.

Get to know someone you don’t already know. Our school is made up of people who look differently than you and may think differently from you. This makes our school a better place. Our differences are our strengths.

School Site Council Vote

Please submit a school ballot by clicking here before 4pm on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

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].

 

Picture Day

Lights! Camera! Action!  Picture day is coming to Bubb Wednesday, September 18.  Order flyers will be sent home with your student this 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. 

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, Sept. 5 at 6 p.m.

Some of the topics include:

• 2023-2024 Unaudited Actual Budget Report 

• Resolution: September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

• Contract Approval Process and Ratification

• Budget Advisory Committee 

• Social Emotional Learning Instructional Materials

• Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

• Role of School Counselor

• Early Literacy Update
  
  

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

Superintendent's Community Check In on Friday, Sept. 6

Please join us for our Community Check-In with Dr. Ayindé Rudolph on Friday, Sept. 6 at 3:30 p.m. Bring your questions. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Click here to register: http://mvw.sd/CC96

 

Better Together: September

A classroom is more than just four walls and desks - it's a vibrant community where students learn, grow, and support each other. #BetterTogether in September highlights how each student contributes their unique talents and perspectives to create a rich learning environment. September 15th also marks the beginning of Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month. Look out for some additional content mid-month. For more information about Better Together, visit mvwsd.org/BetterTogetherMVWSD.

 

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 & PTA/PACT: Why should we donate to both?
Last week at Back to School Night we heard requests for support from our school’s PTA/PACT and MVEF leaders. 

Our annual donations to each organization support students in different ways: 

• MVEF provides essential programs at every school in MVWSD for all students:
  CSMA Art & Music classes,  Living Classroom Environmental Science classes, environmental field trips in grades 4-5; plus two middle school ELA teachers reducing class sizes by >20%, supplemental support for clubs, sports, and instruments in grades 6-8. 

• PTA/PACT is a “hyper-local” advocacy team of volunteers that support each school site in customized ways to improve family engagement and support classrooms within that school community. 

Both MVEF and PTA are 501(c)3 charitable organizations and both rely on tax-deductible donations from families and matching contributions from employers and other organizations. You can donate to MVEF and learn more here and find your PTA donation link here. 

 

Community Partners

MV Public Library: Upcoming Parent Programs 

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.

Calmer Connections: Supporting the Anxious Child: Thursday, September 19, 2024, Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. With a warm and compassionate approach, Liat Justin, LCSW, supports countless families navigating the challenges of childhood anxiety. Liat empowers parents with the tools and strategies needed to increase their child's emotional well-being. Suitable for parents of children and teens. Register in advance for this online meeting.

The View Teen Center: September

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 on Monday, September 2), and the center features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, and outdoor area. September events include a Teen Wellness Retreat, art classes, a Bike to Boba, and much more. For more information, click here.

Mountain View Citywide Garage Sale

The Mountain View Citywide Garage Sale is back!  Join hundreds of residents holding garage sales on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15.  This event helps keep reusable items out of the landfill to conserve natural resources.

Seller registration is open until September 4.  Sellers may choose to participate on only one day or both days of the sale. Online and printed address lists will show which day(s) each participating seller is open.

For shoppers, a new online map will allow you to filter garage sales by dates open and items listed, as well as other enhanced features to help shoppers plan which homes to visit for the event.

Sellers can register their Mountain View homes for the sale and shoppers can access the map at MountainView.gov/GarageSale.

The Learning Challenges Committee is looking for members!

Are you interested in helping students with learning challenges? This can include students who receive special education services, students with a 504 plan, or any student with a learning challenge.

The Learning Challenges Committee of the Los Altos Mountain View PTA Council (LCC) helps provide teachers and school staff in Mountain View and Los Altos schools with supplies in their classrooms related to learning challenges. We also can host parent education events, meet with special education administrators and more. We need a variety of parent and student voices to help us best decide how we can help teachers and students about these issues. 

 

Our Learning Challenges Support Group will meet on Zoom on Tuesday, 9/17 at 10 am Register here

Can you attend 2-3 meetings per year to help make these kinds of decisions with the LCC? Please email [email protected]

We need more voices to help students with learning challenges. We need you!

MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series: Peggy Orenstein

Let’s Talk About Sex: How a New Generation Navigates Hookups, Porn, Love & Consent

Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 7PM, Los Altos High School - Eagle Theater

In this talk, Orenstein combines her research with voices of both boys and girls (as well as those between or beyond genders), to discuss the impact on high school and college students’ sexual scripts of mainstream media, social media and porn; hookup culture; changing expectations around consent; the politics of sexual pleasure; the diversity of sexual orientations; gendered power dynamics. With humor and compassion, she separates myth from reality, ultimately giving parents, educators and young people the conversational tools they need to ensure safe, pleasurable, mutually satisfying sexual encounters and intimate relationships. Register for this free event here. 

PTA News 

Save the Date: Pizza Fundraiser at State of Mind - Monday, Sept. 16th!

Join fellow Bubb families for a night off from cooking and raise money for Bubb! 15% of all orders 4-9pm will be given back to Bubb School - both dine in and take out.

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

BONUS: Your very own Bubb car magnet!

$10 annual membership fee for one adult, and discounted fee of $6 for a second adult in your household!

SIGN UP ONLINE

WALKATHON: SAVE THE DATE AND GET FUNDRAISING!

The Bubb PTA Walkathon is happening September 27th after school.

We need everyone’s help to hit our goal of $55,000 - that's about $175/student. These donations will provide: funding classroom supplies, library books, teacher appreciation items, Project Cornerstone, school-wide activities, field trips, family events like movie night and MORE.

Ready to get started? Follow the simple instructions on this page to set up your Bubb Cub's fundraising site, and help your student with gathering donations leading up to the event. It’s that simple!

The fundraising will culminate with the Walkathon event happening on September 27th, after school - see you then!

Excited About the Walkathon? Make Sure To Sign A Waiver

Each student needs a waiver signed to participate in the Walkathon. Waivers are available online, in the office, or ask your teacher. If you completed a waiver during back to school night or already sent back with your student then no additional action required (and THANK YOU!).

Flyers

MV Public Library: Parenting Program: Individualized Education Program

MV Public Library: Calmer Connections: Supporting the Anxious Child

Announcing the MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series for 2024-25 

2024-2025 School Calendar

September Lunch menu