Quetzal News
May 14, 2025
From Ms. O's Desk
Dear Quetzal Families,
It’s hard to believe how quickly the year is coming to an end. Time has flown by, and we are so proud of how much our students have accomplished! They’ve worked incredibly hard in reading, math, and biliteracy, and it has been inspiring to see their dedication to learning and practicing two languages.
A big thank you to Mrs. Teri Castro, Saskia Hoffmann, Jonathan Lu, and Samuel Soubeyran for stepping up to serve on our School Site Council. We will share their bios next week so you can vote to fill the four open positions on the committee. If you’re interested in joining the School Site Council for the next school year, please email me your name and a short bio by Monday, May 19th to be included on the ballot.
The final three weeks of school are filled with exciting events! Please check our calendar and join us whenever you can. If you volunteered this school year, we would love to thank you in person at our Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Wednesday, May 28th at 8:15 AM. If you’re done volunteering for the year, please return your badge to Mrs. Coco in the office by May 26th. If you plan to continue volunteering through the last week, you may return it on Tuesday, June 3rd. Please let Coco know.
Finally, a reminder that our last Parent University session is tomorrow at 5:00 PM. We’ll be discussing Tobacco Use Prevention. Dinner and childcare will be provided.
Movie night
Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week!
Claudia Olaciregui, Principal
Middle school readiness assemblies for fifth-graders
The Mountain View Police Department School Resource Officers (SROs) are committed to working with our schools to support the well-being of all of our students.
As part of their ongoing work to build positive, supportive relationships with our students, the SROs have partnered with school administrators to schedule an educational presentation designed to help our incoming sixth graders navigate middle school with confidence and responsibility. On May 19th, SROs will visit our school to present strategies to fifth-graders for making healthy, safe choices.
If you have any questions, please contact the school principal or Sgt. Christine Powell at christine.powell@mountainview.gov
Calendar
May 14
- ELAC Meeting 8:15am Room 21
May 15
- Parent U-Tabacco Use Prevention (TUPE) @ 5pm in the MUR
May 16
- Talent Show @ 1pm in the MUR
May 26
- Memorial Day - No School
May 28
- Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast @ 8:15am (Solar Panels)
- Mistral PTA General Meeting Virtual 7pm
May 30
- End of 3rd Trimester Minimum Day Dismissal at 11:55am
May 30
- School Spirit Day - Beach Day!
June 5
- Last Day of School-Minimum Day Dismissal at 11:55am
DISTRICT NEWS
We’d like to hear from you about our after school programs!
We know that a high quality after school program is crucial to many of you. MVWSD and its community partners are committed to providing the best possible experience for all children participating in after school care. We need your input so that we can make continuous improvements.
Please click here to share your experience with our various after school programs during the 2024-25 school year. Thank you in advance for your feedback!
Click here to learn about the district’s free after school programs for qualifying students.
To learn more about the YMCA’s school-based program offerings, including parent-paid options, please visit https://www.ymcasv.org/child-care-camps/after-school-programs.
MVEF Gala 2025: We Did It!
Celebrating 40 Years — Thanks to YOU!
The 2025 ERAS Gala was an unforgettable night honoring MVEF’s 40-year legacy — and it was a success because of our incredible community.
In a year of big changes and challenges, you showed up with heart, creativity, and generosity. Together, we raised ~$150,000 to support nearly 5,000 MVWSD students!
Huge thanks to:
Our amazing Gala co-leads & MVEF Board
17 sponsors, 100+ auction donors
30+ student volunteers & talented musicians from Crittenden & Graham
Our auctioneer Daniel and caterer Marco — both MVWSD alumni
And many more who made this event happen!
Thanks to your incredible support, we raised ~ $150,000 through the Gala!
These funds help MVEF continue to support:
Music, Art, and Hands-on Science in elementary schools
Smaller class sizes and After-school sports, and more in middle schools
...reaching nearly 5,000 students across MVWSD.
Thank you for believing in public education — here’s to the next 40 years!
LIST YOUR HOME & SUPPORT LOCAL STUDENTS!
Don’t miss this unique Gala auction item: a Complete Home Listing Package from trusted local realtor and MVEF sponsor Dave Keefe - valued at thousands!
Includes pro photos, 3D tour, staging, cleaning, listing management & expert negotiation.
100% of proceeds support MVEF and nearly 5,000 MVWSD students.
Bidding closes Sunday, June 1 at 7 PM (PST)
Bid now| More info: davekeefe.com
Huge thanks to Dave Keefe and Board Member Becca Swett for this generous donation!
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
City of MV: KidStock
KidStock is back in 2025 with three fun-filled mornings of live music, games, arts and crafts, and endless excitement, all designed just for kids! Join us on May 17, June 21, and July 19 from 10 a.m. to noon at Civic Center Plaza in Downtown Mountain View for unforgettable performances by some of the Bay Area’s favorite children’s entertainers. From dancing and singing along to hands-on activities and games, it’s a festival experience the whole family will love.