Quetzal News
May 22, 2024
From Ms. O's Desk
Dear Quetzal Families,
As we approach the end of the school year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey our students have taken at Mistral. I am immensely proud of the hard work and dedication they have shown in their learning journey this year. Their achievements are a testament to their resilience and enthusiasm.
I would also like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the parents for your unwavering support. Your involvement has been crucial in helping our students succeed. Additionally, a big thank you to all the volunteers who have generously contributed their time and efforts to enrich our school community. Please be on the look for a sign up form that will be sent to your email tomorrow, as we want to celebrate all of our volunteers this school year at a wonderful breakfast next Friday, May 31, at 8:30am.
As we look ahead to the summer, we encourage you to support your child’s learning by fostering a habit of daily reading in both languages. This practice will help maintain and enhance their skills over the break.
Please note the following important information regarding Chromebooks:
- Most of our continuing students will keep their Chromebooks over the summer.
- However, students in 2nd and 4th grade need to return their Chromebooks to their classroom teacher for collection, unless they are attending summer school.
- Summer school students in 2nd and 4th grade will return their Chromebooks after the summer session ends.
We had a wonderful time at the Quartet Concert today, and I want to express our gratitude to the Mountain View Educational Foundation (MVEF) and the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) for making this event possible. The SF Zeal Quartet was fantastic, and their performance was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Thank you for all your donations to MVEF and supporting these amazing opportunities of integrating music and arts at our schools.
Finally, I encourage you to take some time to read our Quetzal Chronicles shared with you via email, which showcases the amazing writing work of our talented students. Special thanks to Mrs. Sara Kopit Olson for guiding them through the process and helping them achieve such impressive results.
Thank you once again for your continued support.
Warm regards,
Claudia Olaciregui, Principal
Calendar
May 23
- Multi-Cultural Event at 5pm in the MUR-Please sign up
May 24
- End of 3rd Trimester - Minimum Day Dismissal at 12:10pm
May 30
- 5th Grade Promotion @ 12:30pm
- Parent Volunteer Breakfast at 8:30 am @ tables under solar panels
- Last Day of School - Minimum Day Dismissal at 12:10pm
DISTRICT NEWS
View and comment on MVWSD’s Local Control Accountability Plan draft before May 24
The District is finalizing its draft of the LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan). This is the District’s three-year plan that corresponds with the District’s Strategic Plan 2027. These documents are the blueprints that guide all of the District’s work for the benefit of our students.
Through May 24, stakeholders are welcome to view the draft LCAP plan and provide input about the plans' goals, actions, and services here. You may read presentations and supporting materials at mvwsd.org/lcap and make comments. Stakeholders may also attend the public hearing during the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, May 30. Agenda and time are found at mvwsd.org/trustees.
Free Meals All Summer- Grab and Go
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.
Rengstorff Park - June 6- July 26 from 11:30 AM-12:45 PM. (No Meals June 19 & July 4)
Castro Elementary - June 6 - 28 from 11:30 AM -12:30 pm. (No meal pick on June 19). Meal pick up in front of Mistral Elementary School, 505 Escuela Ave
Turning in this Year’s Volunteer Badges; and How to Apply to be a Regular Volunteer Next Year
Parents, we are so grateful for your volunteering this year! It has been a great year, and we are looking forward to next year already. But first …
Please turn in your volunteer badges to the front office between now and the end of the school year. This year’s badge will not work for next year.
For all of the details and documentation requirements to get yourself set up as a frequent volunteer for the 2024-25 school year, please see mvwsd.org/volunteers. MVWSD will begin accepting volunteer applications for 2024-25 on August 1. Please look for an email this summer with more details about training and applying to volunteer next year. Thank you
i-Ready Diagnostic 3 Assessments and Student Reports
Your child took the end of year i-Ready Math and Reading diagnostic assessments during the week of May 13th, 2024. Parents can access their children’s i-Ready Reading and Mathematics score via their Powerschool Parent Portal starting at 4 pm on May 31. Parents will have access to three reports for their child - For Families Report, Common Core State Standards Report (CCSS), and the Diagnostic Growth Report. Steps to access your child's i-Ready Reports on Powerschool are linked here. To learn more about how to read the reports, please click here. Please contact your child’s school office if you have any trouble accessing reports.
Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Month, which makes it a great time to remember that it’s okay to not be okay. Although all of us struggle sometimes, it can be difficult to know exactly what to say to others when we feel sad, angry, anxious, and other challenging emotions.
Phrases like I’m having a day / It’s been one of those days, I’m on the struggle bus, and I’m actually going through some stuff, are helpful ways to communicate when you’re not “fine”. These simple sayings can help others know you need support or perhaps simply some space.
Learn more at mhnational.org/may
Seeing those smiles at the CSMA Spring school concerts? Did you know that TK-5 music education in MVWSD is funded by MVEF?
In MVWSD, each grade level at each school site learns from specialized, dedicated teachers who are hired, trained, and mentored by the Community School of Art and Music (CSMA) in Mountain View. As they progress, every student learns about beat, melody, tone, pitch, expression, and the language and cultural context of music. In 4th and 5th grade, students learn how to read and play music on a recorder, and are able to try out different concert instruments. This common foundation ensures that every student is prepared to participate in excellent MVWSD performing arts programs when they come together in middle school. Thank you to MVEF donors for making this possible! To become an MVEF donor, visit here.
Medi-Cal Expansion
Medi-Cal helps you and your family stay healthy. Even if you’ve been denied for full Medi-Cal recently, you may be eligible now. Immigration status does not matter. Applying will not affect your immigration status. Learn more at Medi-Cal.dhcs.ca.gov.