The Dolphin Whistle

Dear Castro Dolphin families,

Thank you to all our Dolphin families for responding to the Covid Pool testing Survey! Castro was the first school in all of MVWSD that had a 100% response rate!! Thank you for showing your Dolphin Pride and helping us complete this important task.

As September comes to a close, I find myself working on the Castro Single Plan for Student Achievement or SPSA. This important plan is where the school personnel and all stakeholders--parents, teachers, district staff--make it a priority to review the Student Achievement Data, reflect on what the data is telling us, and make decisions on what actions and supports to fund so that Castro students get all they need to maximize their academic potential. In California, we believe that it is essential to engage all stakeholders in the SPSA process to create a united vision for Castro and so that the Castro SPSA is the best it can be!

As we do this, many things are coming up that will influence how Castro school will support our students. We all have our part in the Dolphin Way System of Support and all of us will need to grow and learn how we can support each other and our students with their education. As a community we will have to think deeply and think differently about the patterns at Castro. We will have to reflect if we want those patterns to continue, to be strengthened, or to be extinguished. Make sure to join us at our SSC, ELAC, Principal Coffee meetings where we will be continuously doing this work.

When I work with students, I demand a growth mindset where “I can’t do it” is replaced with “I can’t do it yet!” I am asking the same of our Castro families and stakeholders. We must focus on growth and the idea that we are still developing and learning. We can do everything!! We just can’t do everything, yet!

Sincerely,

Mr. Salcido

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.

• September 29, 2021 - CSA Food Pantry, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - MUR
• September 30, 2021 - Dolphin Pride Assembly
• October 5, 2021 - School Site Council Meeting, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• October 5, 2021 - ELAC Meeting, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• October 11, 2021 - No School (Recess Day)
• October 12, 2021 - No School (Teacher service day)

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. Some of the meeting’s topics include updates on:

• i-Ready Diagnostic 1 Assessment Data Overview

• Site Plan Process Overview

Agenda and meeting details are: http://mvw.sd/WYjXv. The meeting is also streamed on www.youtube.com/mvwsd

Please join us for our Community Check-In with Dr. Ayindé Rudolph on Friday, Sept. 24 at 3:30 p.m. Bring your questions. Click here to register: http://mvw.sd/ZCfdY. To plan ahead, please see this webpage for upcoming meeting dates: https://www.mvwsd.org/about/communications/news___events/connecting_with_the_community

The Board recently approved the MVWSD Air Quality Index Plan. On bad air days, decisions about actions, activities cancellations or school closure will be made based on AirNow measurements and the MVWSD Air Quality Index Chart. To view the MVWSD AQI chart and the live AirNow measurement, please see https://www.mvwsd.org/parents/health/air_quality.

Did you know that filling out a free-or-reduced price school meal application each year can benefit not only your family but also your children’s schools? Before Sept. 30, please fill out your back-to-school 2021 application by visiting: https://secure.ezmealapp.com. Only one application per household is needed.

Did you know that your donations to MVEF support CSMA art and music for your student? The CSMA programs for TK-4th began September 13th! Fifth grade art and music started August 31st! MVEF thanks the talented teaching artists and musicians who guide all MVWSD students to reach their potential with patient instruction and support. Please donate to support all MVWSD students at mvef.org/donate

Families, if you still have a district-issued internet hotspot from last year that you are no longer using, please return them to your school’s office. Thank you.

The Mountain View Public Library presents “In Conversation with Joanna Ho” on Wednesday, Sep. 29 from 7-7:45 p.m. on Zoom. Joanna Ho, bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, is a writer and educator with a passion for anti-bias and equity work. Come with your questions about kids, self-acceptance and anti-racism. Registration required: mountainview.gov/librarycalendar.