The Dolphin Whistle

October 13, 2021, Issue 10

A MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL SALCIDO

Dear Families,

There is a very popular adult series on Netflix called “Squid Game.” In the series, contestants play childhood games to win money or die trying; the series is very violent. We have noticed that some pieces of the series have started to show up at Castro--students have made Squid Game business cards and students have played one of the games from the series, Red light-Green light. In light of the popularity of the series and the violent themes, I decided to not allow the students to play this game or others in the series.

At Castro we want our students to enjoy recess and childhood that matches with our school values of Safety, Responsibility, Respect, and Perseverance. For this reason, we have started to teach the students other appropriate games to play at recess. Our year supervisors will continue to be vigilant and direct students to play games that are not linked to the series. Please take this opportunity to speak with your children about appropriate movies for their age, violence and its effect on our society, reality and fantasy.

Thank you,

Sincerely,

Mr. Salcido

The Dolphin Store

The grand opening for the Dolphin Store went swimmingly! Students were so excited to see what awesome prizes they can spend their Dolphin Dollars on. One thing we are encouraging the students to do is SAVE THEIR MONEY. We have many popular kids toys like pop-its, walkie talkies, and board games, but these are a bit more expensive than our other items. Parents, we would really appreciate if you could talk to your child about why it is important to save their money. Also, feel free to ask them what they bought at the store or even what prize they are saving up for.

CALENDAR

October 15, 2021 - Principal Coffee, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
October 19, 2021 - School Site Council, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
October 19, 2021 - ELAC, 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
October 20, 2021 - Food Pantry, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
October 26, 2021 - Title 1 Meeting, 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
October 29, 2021 - Wear your Halloween costumes to school ( no costumes that are gory, from horror films, have weapons or , adult theme costumes )

DISTRICT NEWS

Cafecito con el Superintendente

Wednesday, October 20, 2021⋅5:30 – 6:30pm

This is an informal meeting for Spanish-speaking parents. Translation will be provided. Please register in advance for this meeting by clicking here: http://mvw.sd/cafe10-20-21

Parent University: Supporting Literacy Grades 3-8

Date: October 27, 2021 Time: 5:30-7:00pm

Registration Link: mvw.sd/pu102721

“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body” - Joseph Addison.

Join Instructional Coaches Melanie Stanley, and Katie Stern share creative tips and strategies to better support your child in their literacy skills. By supporting your child’s literacy you can take part in developing their reading ability, comprehension, and language skills. To submit questions prior to the event, go to mvw.sd/questions. We will do our best to address your question during the session.

Note: While this presentation is tailored towards families with children in third grade and above, all are welcome. If you’d like to see a presentation that is aimed more toward families with younger students, check out the recording of last year’s literacy-focused Parent University event.

Better Together: Seeking Multiple Perspectives

The focus of October’s Better Together infographic is “Seeking Multiple Perspectives.” When individuals examine issues from a different point of view, they are able to think more critically and question dominant beliefs. Please see the graphics attached to this newsletter, or visit https://www.mvwsd.org/bettertogetherMVWSD.

Health and Wellness: Parenting Series

It is natural for us to pay attention to behaviors that are irritating, worrisome, or make us want to disappear from embarrassment. Usually, when our child is calm, quiet, and self-entertained, we breathe a sigh of relief. However, this inadvertently teaches our child that they can get our attention by being disruptive. The good news is that we can reverse this pattern by paying attention to our child’s positive behaviors.

To praise positive behaviors:

Try praising something positive that your child is doing each morning and evening (for example, “Good job sharing with your sibling”). We are used to noticing disruptive behaviors, so praising your child’s positive behaviors will take some practice and patience – but will ultimately benefit both you and your child.

This tip came directly from the free, online Everyday Parenting program created by parenting expert, Dr. Kazdin.

To learn more parenting tips click here.

MVEF Relies on Parents Like You!

Please donate to MVEF to help us reach our annual $800,000 fundraising goal and raise an additional $300,000 to fund two ELA teachers to reduce class sizes at the middle schools in 2022-23. Please see the website at mvef.org for more information and to donate online. You can use your credit card to pay in monthly installments.

SMART Goals - Creating and Troubleshooting IEP Goals that Work

IEP Goals are written in very specific language and it can be difficult to see how the goals relate to concrete skills and goals for your child. Learn more about SMART Goals and how they work with Professor Anne Spillane of University of Massachusetts Global.

What: Parent Education Event and Discussion

When: Tuesday, October 19, 7-8:30 PM

Where: On Zoom, email selpa1cacinfo@gmail.com for link

Mentor Tutor Connection Volunteer Information Session - Thursday, October 14th

You can change the life of a student! Come learn about volunteer opportunities to Mentor high school students and Tutor students in grades K-8 in our Mountain View and Los Altos schools. Becoming a Mentor or Tutor will add joy to your life and help a student in our local community to a brighter future!

There is no obligation to sign up as a volunteer. You're welcome to just come and learn more about what we do.

All volunteers must be high school graduates.

Date: Thursday, October 14th

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Location: Online via Zoom (URL provided upon registration)

Register: REGISTER ONLINE

Questions: programs@mentortutorconnection.org

Information: MentorTutorConnection.org

MVLA Speaker Series with Dr. Michael Bradley

The MVLA Speaker Series continues on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 7:00pm. Join us for an evening with clinical psychologist and author of Yes,Your Teen Is Crazy! Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind, Dr. Michael J. Bradley. Dr. Bradley’s respect-based philosophy is at the heart of the presentations he has given to thousands of parents who are seeking ways to communicate with their adolescent children. He takes you inside your teenager’s head and shows you why teens think and behave the way they do, and gives parents real-world advice, strategies, and methods to use. Register at: https://eventbrite.com/e/michael-bradley-yes-your-teen-is-crazy-registration-167808157717

Eviction Help Center at MV Public Library

The City of Mountain View hosts a help center at the MV Public Library with city staff, CSA, and Project Sentinel to provide residents with rent assistance, eviction help, legal resources, and other support services. There are multiple representatives that speak Spanish. The help center is available every Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Mountain View Public Library on the 2nd Floor, Room 205. For more information, contact mvrent@mountainview.gov or visit mountainview.gov/COVID19HousingRelief.