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In this edition ...
- June 13 Board meeting review: Resolutions, Parcel Tax, Literacy, Shoreline and Parent Drivers
- School administrators: New faces, new roles for next year
- Read more about our community's A+ support of our schools
- MVWSD Summer is here! Academic practice and free meals
- District Office summer hours
- High Fives
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June 13 Board meeting review: Resolutions, Parcel Tax, Literacy, Shoreline and Parent Drivers
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Resolutions in Support and Recognition of: National Arab American Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, and the LGBTQ+ Pride Month:
The Board of Trustees passed several resolutions to recognize and support various nationally recognized heritage and awareness months. These recognitions are not only important because of the significant contributions these groups have made to the U.S., but also reinforces that all are seen and welcome in MVWSD. Students, staff, and families are all encouraged to acknowledge the passage of these resolutions this month and always. Read the resolutions here: National Arab American Heritage Month. Jewish American Heritage Month. LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
 Parcel Tax Election Approval: Trustees approved a parcel tax for the November ballot. The revenue it will raise will replace expiring parcel tax revenue. The Trustees approved a rate of 15 cents per building square foot with a cap on the amount any one parcel could pay. Read more here
Shoreline Agreement: Residents value good schools as an essential community service. MVWSD provides educational excellence at a bit of a disadvantage, however. Some of MVWSD’s revenue comes from the Shoreline Regional Park Community, a special tax district that redirects tax revenue from MVWSD to the City. The City redistributes some money back to the schools, but it is only a portion of MVWSD’s entire share. While this issue needs to be addressed in the long-term, the Trustees approved a short-term agreement for the District’s portion of the revenue for the coming year.
Read the agreement here.
For more information about Shoreline, click here.
 Early Literacy: In response to student performance data and to set up our students for academic success, the district formed an Early Literacy Team this school year to support students at Castro, Mistral, Monta Loma, and Theuerkauf. The Team's focus was to support early learners in grades K-2 with the foundational literacy skills of phonological awareness, phonics, and high frequency words. Because of the combined efforts of classroom teachers and the Early Literacy Team, students at the early literacy sites made tremendous growth in the focus areas! Among first- and second-graders at the schools served, over 40% moved out of tier 3 (2 or more grade levels below) in phonics and over 40% moved into tier one (at or below grade level) in phonics. Read more here.
Field Trips & Parent Drivers: In the 2023-2024 school year, MVWSD stopped allowing parents to drive on field trips due to safety and equity concerns. At the Board’s request, staff presented options for parent drivers to be used for field trip transportation that minimizes liability for MVWSD and increases safety for students. The Board approved parent drivers for next year with additional safety measures. Read more here.
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School administrators: New faces, new roles for next year
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 We are happy to announce new administrators and new assignments for some of our school administrators for the 2024-25 school year. Please click here to learn more about these and other staffing announcements made earlier this spring.
* New Principal and new Assistant Principal at Crittenden Middle School
* New Principal at Monta Loma Elementary
* New Principal at Bubb Elementary
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Read more about our community's A+ support of our schools, by Board President Devon Conley
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We are grateful for the community support that keeps our students happy, healthy and safe while they learn. Read more here.
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| InPlay for Summer |
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 Looking for summer activities for your student? MVWSD partners with local nonprofit InPlay to help you find the perfect fit for your child and family. Hundreds of programs, including free and affordable opportunities, are nearby and can be found through this free, searchable site. Check out mv.inplay.org.
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Check out the MVWSD “Summer Menu” for learning activities you can do at home this summer
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 Click here - mvwsd.org/summer - for information about free meals and a handy list of resources for students to practice their academic skills this summer.
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Summer meals at schools and on the move
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 Free meals provided by MVWSD and Second Harvest Food Bank are available to everyone throughout the summer at these locations. No questions. No age limit. No IDs required. The summer meals program reaches children who need good nutrition when school is out of session. mvwsd.org/nutrition.
Rengstorff Park
June 6 - July 26, 2024
11:30 AM-12:45 PM
(No Meals June 19 & July 4)
Castro Elementary
June 6 - 28, 2024
11:30 AM -12:30 pm
(No meal pick on June 19)
Meal pick up in front of Mistral Elementary School, 505 Escuela Ave.
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District Office summer hours
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 This summer, the District Office, 1400 Montecito Ave., is open for business Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. from June 3 - July 26. The District Office is closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth and Thursday, July 4 for the Fourth of July. Starting Monday, July 29, the District Office is open Monday through Friday.
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High Fives
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Teachers receive Ardis Egan Scholarships
 Several MVWSD teachers were recently named recipients of this year’s Ardis Egan Scholarship to further their professional knowledge and skills: Elizabeth Mogin (Crittenden); Tom Sayer (Graham); Imelda Barragan (Preschool).
For more than 40 years, the Los Altos Mountain View PTA Council has been granting scholarships to teachers for professional development, made possible through donations from the Egan family and through annual contributions from PTAs.
Kinder Book Bag events
 We were happy that more than 304 incoming kinder families were able to attend our Book Bag events on June 5 to make new friends, enjoy popsicles on a warm day, and pick up their book bags. The Book Bag includes 6-weeks of activities, as well as some bilingual books, to help students get a head-start for their upcoming school year. If you were unable to attend this event, there are extra book bags available for pick up at the District Office (1400 Montecito Ave.).
SCCOE Excellence in Education Award
 MVWSD Board President Devon Conley recently accepted an award from the Santa Clara County Office of Education for the district's recognition as a California Green Ribbon School. SCCOE presented certificates on June 5 as part of their excellence in education recognition. Board President Conley is pictured with Maimona Afzal Berta, President of the Santa Clara County School Board, and Mary Ann Dewan, Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools.
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