Principal’s Message:

Hello Dolphins,

As this year comes to a close at the end of this month, I am sure we are all looking forward to what 2026 brings us. We will be closed for Holiday Recess from December 22nd to January 5th. Teachers will be spending January 5th participating in professional development and planning for the start of January. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school when we resume on January 6th. 

I hope you each have a nice, restful, and rejuvenating break. I hope the new year brings great joy and cause for celebration. As we prepare for 2026, I am hopeful of finishing the school year strong and continue our partnership. 

See you all in 2026!

 

In Partnership, 

Principal Taylor

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Events Calendar

December

 

January 2026

 

February 2026

 

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In this Newsletter

School News:

Lost and Found

mCLASS DIBELS Early Literacy Assessment Scores (grades K-2)

Is your Student Too Sick for School? - Flyer

TK/K afterschool sports program - Flyer

Open Enrollment for 2026-27 starts in January

Reporting an Absence

 

Flyers:

2025 -2026 School Year Calendar - Here

December Menu Here

 

District News:

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, December 18, at 6 pm. 

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Parent Reports Now Available

MVEF December Challenge Grant - Your Gift to MVEF Can Go Twice or Even Three Times as Far!

Community Partners:

Explore Holiday Break Activities with InPlay

City of Mountain View Teen Center Drop-In Holiday Activities

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School News

Lost and Found

The lost and found rack is getting full, please take a look to see if any items belong to your child. The last day to claim any items will be Friday, December 19. Anything left after dismissal will be donated. 

mCLASS DIBELS Early Literacy Assessment Scores (grades K-2)

K-2 students recently completed a reading assessment. Families can access their student’s mCLASS DIBELS Home Connect Report through their Powerschool Parent Portal on January 12, 2026, after 4:00 p.m. Reports are available on the PowerSchool Parent Portal at https://ps.mvwsd.org/public/ under “Parent Reports” for each of your K-2 students. Steps for accessing reports on PowerSchool Parent Portal are here: Accessing PowerSchool Parent Portal Reports. If you have difficulty logging into the PowerSchool Parent Portal, please contact your school’s office.

Is your Student Too Sick for School? - Flyer

As we move through the winter months, when the flu and other seasonal illnesses are common, it’s important to know when your student should stay home to rest and recover, as well as to prevent the spread of illness. Please take a moment to read the attached MVWSD’s Back to School Health Guidance flyer. It includes information on when your student should stay home, illness prevention tips and current COVID guidelines. Thank you for helping to keep our school community healthy and safe this winter!

TK/K afterschool sports program - Flyer

Our school, in partnership with Kassirer Sports, is offering a new session for the afterschool sports program for TK and Kinder students starting in January. Please see the attached flyer or www.kassirersports.com for more information and registration.

Open Enrollment for 2026-27 starts in January

In January, the Mountain View Whisman School District will be opening student enrollment for fall 2026.

For CURRENT students in transitional kindergarten-7th grade: Parents will be asked by email to confirm enrollment from January 20 to February 6.

For families enrolling NEW students: Submit your child’s information during the enrollment period held January 20 to February 6. Please check www.mvwsd.org/register for details about school information meetings held in January.

Meetings will be held in person with childcare and Spanish translation provided. Meetings will also have a virtual link option. Click here for details: mvw.sd/26meetings

• Transitional Kinder Night for all schools: Jan. 7

• Neighborhood elementary school info nights: Jan. 13

• Choice elementary school info nights: Jan. 14 

• Preschool Parent Information Night: January 29 (English) and February 5 (Spanish)

Click here to learn which program is right for your young learner: mvwsd.org/kinderready

Register here for email updates about registration: http://mvw.sd/help

Please check www.mvwsd.org/register for how to locate your neighborhood school, how to explore school options and the four steps to register.

 

Reporting an Absence

Please call the office at (650) 526-3590 or email [email protected] to report an absence or late arrival.  Provide the following information: date of absence, student’s name, grade and room number, reason for absence, name and relationship of the person reporting the absence.

 

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District News

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, December 18, at 6 pm. 

Some of the topics include:

• Budget Reductions Update

• Organizational Meeting

• Resolutions for Rose Filicetti and Special Education Awareness

• 2026-27 School Year Calendar Adoption
  
  

For meeting details and agenda, please click here: https://www.mvwsd.org/trustees.

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Parent Reports Now Available

Social-emotional learning isn’t just something students practice at school—it shows up in how they manage frustration, collaborate with others, and navigate relationships both inside and outside the classroom. Families are key partners and play an essential role in reinforcing these skills.

This year, MVWSD launched a new SEL survey in grades 3-8 that provides helpful data points for both parents and staff. Fall parent reports are now available in PowerSchool, and winter results will be coming the first week of December. 

This is not an assessment, but a tool to understand how students are doing and where they may need support. Counselors will review individual student data confidentially and will contact families if they see areas of concern. At the school level, aggregated data may help guide SEL lessons or schoolwide activities.

The Parent/Guardian Report offers a table organizing students’ average rating for each of seven (7) topics from their most recent SEL Screener survey.

Students self-reported in six key areas:

• Self-efficacy

• Self-management

• Positive feelings

• Supportive relationships

• Challenging feelings

• Emotion regulation

Parents will see some sections of the report include a “Try This!” This feature lists simple strategies and conversation starters you can use at home. If you have questions about your child’s report, please reach out to your school counselor.

Next up, teachers will receive training on how to access and use their students’ SEL data.

Click here for an easy guide to locating your child’s SEL report in PowerSchool and understanding how to read it.

MVEF December Challenge Grant - Your Gift to MVEF Can Go Twice or Even Three Times as Far!

Join us in supporting local public schools in Mountain View during December with our Challenge Grant Match!

Thanks to generous donors, every dollar donated through December 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $26,000 — including gifts made through employer portals, DAFs, and stock donations. Double your impact today!

Employer Matching

You may even be able to triple your impact with employer matching programs. Check here whether your company matches.

With major tax changes ahead, 2025 is an ideal year to give  — especially for donors who itemize — before current rules expire.

Your donation is 100% tax-deductible and helps ensure every MVWSD student benefits from a well-rounded, enriching education. Donate now — one-time or recurring!

MVEF wishes all our MVWSD families Happy Holidays and a wonderful start to 2026!

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From Our Community Partners

 

Explore Holiday Break Activities with InPlay

Looking for ways to keep your student engaged over the holiday break and throughout the school year? Explore InPlay’s free activity guide! Sponsored by Santa Clara County and MVWSD, this searchable guide lists hundreds of free, low-cost and tuition-free activities that support your child’s growth and learning.

 

City of Mountain View Teen Center Drop-In Holiday Activities

Location: The View Teen Center - 263 Escuela Avenue 

Open to 6th – 12th graders

 

All activities are available during drop-in hours.    

Gingerbread Cookie Decorating - Thursday, Dec. 11 

Ugly Sweater Ornament Decorating- Wednesday, Dec. 17 

Gingerbread House Building Competition - Monday, Dec. 22 

Click here for more information