Quetzal News
June 4 2025
From Ms. O's Desk
Dear Quetzal Families,
As we close out another memorable school year, we want to wish you all a safe, joyful, and restful summer! Thank you for being such an important part of the Mistral community. Your partnership and support help make our school a nurturing, inclusive place where all students can thrive.
Mark your calendars!
- Join us for our Back-to-School Ice Cream Social and Class Posting on Tuesday, August 12 at 5:00 PM.
- The first day of school is Wednesday, August 13, with a minimum day schedule. Students will be dismissed at 11:55 AM.
Staffing Updates
With both sadness and deep gratitude, we share that Maestra Esther will be taking a one-year leave. We will miss her dearly and wish her all the best during this time. In her place, we are excited to welcome Maestra Sosa, who will teach STEAM for grades K–2.
Please join us in welcoming Mr. James Quinn from Crittenden Middle School to our 3rd-grade team! We also say goodbye with heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Jasen, our school counselor, who will be moving on to support students at Crittenden. We are thrilled to welcome Penelope Cifuentes from Castro, who will join us as our new school counselor. She brings great experience and warmth, and we know she will be a wonderful support for our students.
We are also very happy to welcome Yesica Daza to our special education resource position. We are so happy to have her with us as part of the education team! It is with great sadness that we share Esmeralda Nuñez, our At-Risk Coordinator, will not be returning next year. She will be focusing on completing her master’s degree in special education, and we wish her all the best in this exciting journey. We also want to send our best wishes to Maestra León, who will be taking on a new role next year as a newcomer teacher. Finally, we welcome Maestra Ohlfs to our 4th grade team!
Mistral Traffic & Parking Update
Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and continued care when it comes to keeping our students safe during busy drop-off and pick-up times. This year has brought new challenges with more students and staff participating in after-school programs and increased neighborhood development. We appreciate our families and staff who consistently help monitor and improve the traffic flow and parking experience.
Here’s what we’re working on to improve traffic and safety:
- Clearer Signage: New signs for drop-off, pick-up, and parking are on the way to help guide drivers more clearly.
- Summer Maintenance: Our maintenance team will seal the parking lots and repaint all lines, arrows, and pedestrian pathways to improve visibility and flow.
- Driveway Adjustment: Starting next year, the driveway closest to California Street will be exit-only.
- Traffic Light Timing: The District Office is submitting a request to the City to adjust the traffic light timing at California Street to help with before and after-school congestion.
We will continue to:
- Educate families on following all traffic and parking rules for student safety.
- Coordinate with Castro School to stagger large events and minimize crowding.
- Leave friendly reminders for neighbors to move vehicles before 7:00 a.m. to maintain flow and access.
- Thank you for being a part of a caring and safety-conscious community. Together, we’re making Mistral a safer and smoother place for all!
Have a fantastic summer. We look forward to seeing you in August!
Claudia Olaciregui, Principal
Calendar
June 5
- Last Day of School-Minimum Day Dismissal at 11:55am
August 12
- Class Posting @ 5pm
August 13
- First day of school @ 8am-Minimum Day (Dismissal at 11:55am)
August 27
- Back to School Night-Minimum Day (Dismissal at 11:55am)
DISTRICT NEWS
Volunteering Next Year
Thank you to the 800+ parents who completed the process to become MVWSD volunteers this year! We’ve been working hard to make registering to be a volunteer more convenient while keeping schools safe. Beginning August 1, 2025, you will be able to start your application for next year. Details are here: mvwsd.org/volunteers.
i-Ready Diagnostic 3 Reports Available May 30, 2025
Parents can access their child’s i-Ready Diagnostic 2 reports beginning at 4 p.m. on May 30th on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Steps for accessing PowerSchool Parent Portal i-Ready Reports are here. Learn more about how to read these helpful reports in the recording of the Parent U presentation, "Understanding your Child's Score Reports," available in English & Spanish. And, as always, reach out to your child's teacher with questions!
Check out the MVWSD “Summer Menu” for learning activities you can do at home this summer
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.
Free Summer Meals
Free meals provided by MVWSD and Santa Clara County are available to everyone under the age of 18 throughout the summer. The summer meals program reaches children who need good nutrition when school is out of session. No questions. No IDs required. mvwsd.org/nutrition.
Rengstorff Park
Weekdays, June 9 - July 31, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
(No Meals June 19 & July 4)
SAVE THE DATE: Back to School Celebration
Saturday, August 16th
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Graham Middle School
This event is for all the families of MVWSD! Whether you're a returning family or new to the community, this event is all about building connections, sharing resources, and celebrating our district spirit.
Event Highlights:
School Information: Each school will have a booth with valuable information to help you navigate the year ahead.
After-School Programs: Get assistance and sign up for after-school programs.
PTA & School Gear: Check out the latest school gear and meet members from the PTA of each school.
Meet Our School and district Leaders: An exciting opportunity to meet our superintendent and principals.
Community Resource Booths: Connect with local organizations such as CSA, Teen Center, MVPD, MV Library, Living Classroom,Mentor Tutor Connection and more.
Music & Food: Food trucks selling delicious food and desserts!
This event is open to all families in our district. It's the perfect chance to meet fellow parents, learn about important programs, and start the school year off with excitement and community spirit.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Help MVEF Reach our goal by June 30th!
We're almost there! MVEF is close to hitting our $1.2M annual goal - and we need your help to close the gap before June 30.
Your support funds vital programs for the 2025–26 school year, including:
CSMA Art & Music for TK–5 – lessons, performances, instruments & art shows
Living Classroom – hands-on science for TK–6
Environmental Science Field Trips for 4th & 5th graders
Smaller Middle School English Classes (by an average of 25%) - more teachers, more support
After-School Sports – coaches, refs, and transportation to games
Clubs & Activities – including teacher stipends for GMSTV, Robotics, Leadership, Music Director, and more
Ways To Give:
Stock or car donations
Donate to the Endowment Fund
Corporate matching
Every dollar counts! Learn more or donate here.
Questions? Email us at contact@mvef.org.
Thank you for supporting our students!
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
The View Teen Center: June
The View Teen Center is a free facility in Mountain View (263 Escuela Ave) for all Mountain View and Los Altos 6th - 12th grade students. Summer hours start June 5! Drop-in 1-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday through August 8 (Adjusted Hours: June 2-4, Open 3:15-7 p.m. Closed: June 7 and June 19). The center features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, and outdoor area. To sign up for special programs, click here. For more information about the center, click here.