November 6, 2024 - English - Bubb Elementary

November 6, 2024 - English

Principal’s Message

Dear Bubb Families,

Second trimester is underway! We are looking forward to our Silent Auction, Book Fair, United Against Hate Week, and multiple assemblies by authors and community members. We were excited to see so many students, families, and staff join us at our Ofrenda event this past Saturday!

We have also kicked off our Attendance Plan this trimester, and look forward to awarading our Bubb Cubs with great attendance and class efforts! This will be a positive plan, and we will not use sickness or excused absences to negatively affect our Cubs. Please stay tuned to our Bubb Channel for the announcements and winners.

I also want to thank our site for the Bubb Outdoor Learning input participation. Our next steps will be to hold a second session for all stakeholders in December. Please be sure to join me at our next Principal Coffee, December 13, at 8:15 in the Staff Lounge. We have the chance to look at some drafts based on the input. I also recaptured the input below from round one.

Finally, this is a friendly reminder that we have no school Monday, November 11th for Veteran’s Day. And please join us next Thursday by wearing purple and walking to school for Ruby Bridges Day.

In Community,

Principal Jung

Important Dates

11/6	Bookmobile visits Bubb - 2:30 - 3:30
11/6	5th Grade Outdoor School Parent Meeting- 6:00 - MUR
11/6	Field Trip - 2nd Grade - De Anza Planetarium- 8:45am
11/8 - 11/11	Bubb PTA Silent Auction
11/8	Diwali Activities at lunch
11/11	Veterans’ Day - NO SCHOOL
11/12	Walk and Roll to School Day
11/13	Safe Moves School Assembly
11/14	Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
11/15	Report Cards sent home electronically
11/18 - 11/22	United Against Hate Week
11/20	Field Trip - 4th Grade - Hidden Villa- 8:15am
11/25 - 11/29	Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL
12/2 - 12/6	Book Fair - MUR
12/12	School Site Council - 4:00pm
12/13	Principal's Coffee: Bubb’s Outdoor Learning Input Session #2 - 8:15 to 9:00am - Staff Lounge
12/23 - 1/3	December Break- NO SCHOOL
1/6	Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL
1/7	Students return to school
1/7 - 1/10	5th Grade Outdoor School - WALDEN WEST
1/20	Martin Luther King Day - NO SCHOOL

School News

No School on Monday, November 11, 2024

In honor of Veteran’s day, there will be no school on Monday November 11, 2024.

Project Cornerstone

November's Cornerstone book will be Simon's Hook. This lesson of the text focuses on empowering students to respond to teasing in positive ways.

Key Concepts

• Bucket Filling: Kindness and positive interactions that build others up.

• Bucket Dipping: Teasing and hurtful behaviors that make others feel bad.

• Swim Free: Strategies for responding to teasing without getting upset.

• Personal Power: The ability to choose how to react to situations.

Learning Objectives

• Identify ways to respond to teasing with kindness.

• Analyze the impact of words and actions on others.

• Practice using communication skills to resolve conflict.

Safe Routes to School

Miramonte Complete Street Study is Live! The City of Mountain View is launching a Complete Streets Corridor Study for Miramonte Avenue. We’d like to ask for your help in collecting feedback from folks who walk/bike/drive on this street. Community feedback will be incorporated into the city’s repaving and construction plans for this corridor.
1. Read more about the project and take the survey here: www.MountainView.gov/Miramonte
2. Please share the project and survey information with parents, students and staff at your school. Attached is a printable flyer, and below is a digital image you can share on your school’s communication App or via email. We will also have neighborhood walk and Community event.
Safe Routes to School Coordinating Committee:
1. Date: December 17, 2024
2. Time: 6:00 P.M
3. Location: https://mountainview.zoom.us/j/83884160694

Bubb Outdoor Learning Input Meeting #1 Summary:

Thank your ro everyone’s input. Our second round will be in December where we will get a look at drafts of the Bubb’s campus. Here are the top two choices from each of our stakeholders:

Students: Physical Comfort, Mental Wellbeing
Staff: Physical Comfort, Exploration and Discovery
Community: Physical Comfort, Exploration and Discovery
Family: Physical Comfort, Exploration and Discovery

District News

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Nov. 7. Closed session begins at 4:30 p.m. Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Some of the topics include:

Contract Process and Update on Canceled Contracts
Measure T Project List Update
CAASPP 2024 Data Overview
Canopy and Sustainability Update
By-Laws for Staff Housing Oversight Committee and Preliminary Staff Housing Budget

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

Members needed: MVWSD Child Nutrition Focus Group

MVWSD's Child Nutrition Services Department is seeking parents and staff members to join a series of thoughtful discussions about food nutrition and delivery throughout our school district. MVWSD serves 2,500 breakfasts and 2,700 lunches each day, on average, throughout our schools. This volunteer commitment is expected to be approximately 10 hours throughout the 2024-2025 school year. The Focus Group may visit schools and taste the meals there. Please enter your information here to express your interest. Questions may be directed to Food Service Director Debbie Austin at [email protected].

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.

Parenting Tweens & Teens in the Digital Era - Supporting Dialogue and Strategies for Building Healthy Tech Habits

Date and Time: November 19, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Registration: mvw.sd/pu111924r

My Digital TAT2 returns to Parent University with updated topics! This workshop will empower parents with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of raising tech-savvy, digitally responsible children. We will address common tech issues such as texting dilemmas, online friendship drama, and the “Sephora Kids” phenomenon. You’ll also learn a helpful strategy called The Digital Loop that can help you and your family build awareness around each person’s tech use.

To submit questions prior to the event, go to mvw.sd/questions. We will do our best to address your questions during the session.

Parent University Speaker Series: Understanding Your Child’s Score Reports

Date and Time: December 3, 2024, 5:30-7pm Registration Link: http://mvw.sd/pu120324r

Understanding your child’s district and state test scores is a key part of building a foundation of excellence. Join Swati Dagar, our Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment as she discusses how to (i) access and interpret score reports and (ii) use the information to engage in a productive partnership with your child’s teacher(s).

To submit questions prior to the event, go to mvw.sd/questions. We will do our best to address your question during the session.

Better Together: November & December

As we enter the vibrant months of November and December, our school community embarks on a meaningful journey exploring the rich tapestry of cultures that make our community unique and special. During these months, we focus on three important themes that help us understand and celebrate our differences while building stronger connections with each other: Celebrating diverse communities while acknowledging Native American Heritage Month and Special Education Awareness Month. Through these themes, we'll discover that our differences aren't just something to accept – they're something to celebrate. Together, we'll learn how understanding and appreciating each other's unique qualities makes our entire community better. For more information about Better Together, visit mvwsd.org/BetterTogetherMVWSD.

It's Giving Day Season, a perfect time and opportunity to consider including MVEF!

Employees at large companies: If your organization offers a "giving day" or special donation-matching program, let MVEF know ([email protected])! Spread the word to your coworkers that Mountain View Education Foundation (MVEF) is a nonprofit that directly supports public schools from TK-8th grade in Mountain View.

To learn more about what MVEF funds, look here. For direct donations, click here. Other donation options can be found here. Contributions are tax-deductible, and we’re grateful for your support in nurturing students’ educational journeys!

PTA News

The Bubb PTA Silent Auction for the 2024-25 school year will be live Friday, November 8 at noon - Monday, November 11!

Check out the catalog now for a ton of fun parties spots you can buy for kids, adults, families and even dogs! And all the goodies you can purchase have been donated by local businesses, teachers and neighbors. Bid, buy and enjoy all the fun while supporting our school! 100% of the proceeds go back to funding what the PTA supports!!

Walk (and roll): November 14:

Walk (and roll) to school to recognize the courage of Ruby Bridges. Learn more about Ruby Bridges day and have your student join us next Thursday morning at one of the gates or under the Peace Tree to get your raffle ticket for walking (and rolling) to school.0

We are also looking for volunteers to help pass out raffle tickets. Join the "Walk and Roll Events Committee" on Konstella to volunteer for events, or reach out to [email protected]

The Book Fair is Coming!

Parents, please consider helping at our annual Scholastic Book Fair. We set up before Thanksgiving and the book fair opens the week after Thanksgiving, just in time for holiday shopping. The more volunteers we have, the more we can open for shopping! Please look out for the sign up on Konstella or contact Vinita at [email protected] for information.

Community Partners

Mentor Tutor Connection Volunteer Info Session

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. We will be hosting a Volunteer Information Session on November 13th at 12pm, over Zoom. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our programs and ask any questions. Help shape a brighter future for students in our local community!

To register for the Volunteer Information Session or to learn more about MTC, please email [email protected] or click here.

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.

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

MV Public Library: Print Arts Workshop

Join the Mountain View Public Library for a Printmaking Workshop with Calixto Robes on Saturday, November 16 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. You will have the opportunity to create take home print-art with prepared screens. Calixto Robles is a painter and printmaker whose art reflects his Oaxacan heritage. Register here for a start time.

MVLA Speaker Series: BoyMom with Ruth Whippman

Join the next MVLA Speaker Series presentation, “BoyMom: Exploring the Challenges of Raising Men in the Modern Age,” with feminist writer and mother of three boys Ruth Whippman on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7PM at the Los Altos High School Eagle Theater. Whippman digs into the impossibly contradictory pressures boys now face; and the harmful blind spots of male socialization that are leaving boys isolated, emotionally repressed, and adrift. With wit, honesty, and a refusal to settle for easy answers, Whippman charts a new path to give boys a healthier, more expansive, and fulfilling story about their own lives. Register for this free event here.

MVHS Spartan Turkey Trot

MVHS Sports Boosters is proud to host the 15th Annual Spartan Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning (Thursday, November 28, 2024) at the Mountain View High School Track (3535 Truman Ave, Mountain View, CA). People of all ages are encouraged to participate in the 5k Run & Walk and the Spartan Mile (1-mile). Kids are welcome to participate in the 5k and/or Spartan Mile + the 60/400 yd dash races (aka kids races). All proceeds benefit the MVHS athletics department and supporting teams/clubs. Register at https://www.spartanturkeytrot.com/.

MVHS Tree Lot

MVHS Sports Boosters will be opening up the Annual Spartans Tree Lot on Friday, November 29 at 10 AM for the 2024 season at the Mountain View High School Stadium (3535 Truman Ave.). Spartans Tree Lot offers premium, top-quality trees ranging in size from 3 feet to 12+ feet, holiday decorations, and supplies. In person and online delivery options are available. All proceeds benefit Mountain View High School Athletics. For more information, head to SpartansTreeLot.com.

The View Teen Center: November

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 Monday, Nov. 11 and Nov. 28-30. Extended hours, 1-6 p.m., Nov. 25-27.), and the center features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, and outdoor area. November events include Thanksgiving-themed activities, an improv class, crafts, and much more. For more information, click here.