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Quetzal News
May 29, 2024
From Ms. O's Desk
Dear Quetzal Families,
As we come to the close of another remarkable school year, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each member of our wonderful community. Your support and active involvement in school events have been invaluable, and they have greatly contributed to the vibrant and nurturing environment that makes Mistral such a special place.
This year, we have witnessed incredible academic achievements and significant socio-emotional growth in our students. These accomplishments are a testament to the dedication and hard work of our students, the commitment of our staff, and the steadfast support from our families. Together, we have created a supportive atmosphere where our students can thrive and become well-rounded individuals.
As we look forward to the summer, I wish all of you a season filled with fun, safety, and happiness. This is a well-deserved break for everyone, and I hope you all have the opportunity to relax and recharge.
In the spirit of community and personal growth, I encourage you to remind our students to practice gratitude, engage in acts of service to others, and show kindness in their daily lives. These values are fundamental to building a caring and compassionate community, and they are lessons that will serve our students well throughout their lives.
Thank you once again for a fantastic year. I am incredibly proud of all that we have achieved together and excited for what the future holds. Have an amazing summer!
Warm regards,
Claudia Olaciregui, Principal
Calendar
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
June 5
- Kindergarten Book bag giveaway at 4pm at the Solar Panel tables
DISTRICT NEWS
The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, May 30 at 5:30 p.m.
Some of the topics include:
Recognition of staff members’ years of service, retirements and Teacher and Classified Employee of the Year
Public Hearing: 2024-25 Local Control Accountability Plan
Public Hearing: 2024-25 Budget Adoption, Overview and May Revise
California Dashboard - Local Indicators 2023-24
First Reading of Resolution of Parcel Tax Election
Health & Wellness Annual Report
Considerations for Heritage/Awareness Months
ReImagining Castro Plan of Action
For meeting details and agenda, please click here: https://www.mvwsd.org/trustees.
MVWSD Summer Learning
Click here - mvwsd.org/summer - for a handy list of resources for students to practice their academic skills this summer.
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
All month we’ve been exploring #WhereToStart when it comes to taking care of your mental health. Life can be challenging, but every day shouldn’t feel hard or out of your control. If it does, there is help.
One free, anonymous, quick and easy way to check for symptoms of a mental health condition is by taking a confidential mental health screener offered by Mental Health for America at mhascreening.org.
While a screener doesn’t take the place of therapy or an evaluation from a mental health professional, your results can be a great way to start a conversation with your primary care provider, a trusted friend, or a family member about your mental health.
Once the screening is completed, MHA will share resources and tips to try on your own, ways to connect with others or find a provider, and ideas about how to address any symptoms.
It’s always a good time to start working on your mental health!
Big THANK YOU to all MVEF donors supporting our MVWSD students with art, music, science, reduced English Language Arts (ELA) class sizes, and more programs!
As we approach the end of the school year 2023-24, MVEF wanted to take a moment to reflect and thank every single donor and community member who believes in our mission to create a well-rounded education for every single student in our district.
With your donations, you helped 4,577 students to enrich their education in one or the other way: with art & music (TK-5), hands-on science (TK-6), field trips (4-5), reduced class sizes in ELA, sports, clubs & activities (6-8). For a more detailed overview of our programs, please visit here.
Let’s celebrate another school year with so many great opportunities thanks to your donations! We have almost reached our goal to raise $1.2MM for all the above programs. If you still wish to contribute to reach our goal, please visit here.