Quetzal News

Dear Quetzal Families,

As we start the last month of this school year filled with learning, growth, and community spirit, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation for the incredible individuals who make our school a beacon of excellence: our teachers.

Next week marks Teacher Appreciation Week, a time when we pause to recognize and celebrate the dedication, passion, and tireless efforts of our educators. It is a moment to express our profound gratitude for the vital role they play in shaping the minds and futures of our students.

Our teachers are the heart and soul of our school community. They inspire, motivate, and empower our students to reach their fullest potential, both academically and personally. Their unwavering commitment to excellence sets the standard for educational achievement, and their compassion and care create a nurturing environment where every student feels valued and supported.

I am continually inspired by the creativity, resilience, and passion that our teachers bring to their classrooms each day. Whether they are adapting lesson plans to meet the diverse needs of our students, providing extra support to those who need it most, or simply offering a listening ear and words of encouragement, their impact extends far beyond the walls of our school.

As principal, I am privileged to witness firsthand the profound difference our teachers make in the lives of our students and the broader community. Their dedication to fostering a love of learning, instilling values of kindness and respect, and nurturing the whole child is truly commendable.

So, to all of our remarkable teachers, I say thank you. Thank you for your hard work, your dedication, and your unwavering commitment to our school community. Your passion for teaching and learning shines brightly, illuminating the path to a brighter future for all.

During this Teacher Appreciation Week, let us take a moment to reflect on the profound impact our teachers have had on our lives and express our heartfelt gratitude for all that they do.

With sincere appreciation,

Claudia Olaciregui, Principal

The city is conducting a survey for people who travel on California Street. They are kindly ask to complete the survey that you can find on the link included on their page: https://collaborate.mountainview.gov/CaliforniaPilot

They also included a survey in Spanish. There is also a language button in the upper right corner of the page for many other languages (computer translation).

The City of Mountain View is planning to install a pilot road diet on California Street late summer of this year. The city will repave this street and completely redo the lane striping between Showers Drive and Shoreline Boulevard. They just launched a “BEFORE” survey to ask bike/ped/drive/transit riders how often they travel on California Street and if they feel safe.

The Mistral PTA needs your feedback to help guide our programming and budget for next year. Please fill out this 5-minute survey by April 28 to let us know what you think!

April 30

• ELAC Meeting @ MUR 5pm

• Family Literacy Night in MUR 5pm

• K- 4th Music Concerts in MUR 8:30am

• Science Night in MUR 6pm

• Kinder Potluck New Families 5pm

• MVEF Movie Night in MUR 6pm

May 15

• Parent Night/Workshop in MUR 5pm - How to Deal w/ Behavior At Home

• 5th Grade Music Concert in MUR 8:30am

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, May 2 at 6:00 p.m.

Some of the topics include:

• Environmental Sustainability Plan Review

• Re-Imagining Castro Update

• Middle School Schedule Update: Feedback and Recommendation

• Resolution supporting Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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

Parent University: Transitioning to High School: Nurturing Emotional and Social Growth

Date and Time: May 7, 2024, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Registration Link: https://mvw.sd/pu050724

Do you have a child who is about to enter high school? Join us at our final Parent University session of the year to learn about high school campus life from students and staff at Los Altos High School and Mountain View High School. This session will focus on supporting the social and emotional growth of students as they navigate a complex new school experience.

To submit questions prior to the event, go to mvw.sd/questions. We will do our best to address your question during the session.

May 2024 CAC and LCC Events

Important announcement - the SELPA 1 CAC covering the districts of Mountain View Whisman School District, Mountain View Los Altos High School District, Palo Alto Unified and Los Altos School District will be consolidated starting July 1 with SELPA II, SELPA III, SELPA IV and SELPA VII into the Northwest Santa Clara County CAC. 21 Districts will be represented in the new CAC.

A new website with resources surrounding special education issues will be available on the Santa Clara County Office of Education website soon. Stay tuned for updates at: https://www.sccoe.org/selpa/

For local coverage of issues related to learning challenges, please check out the Learning Challenges Committee. Their website will be updated over the summer, but will be available at http://learningchallenges.lamvptac.org/

General Parent/Community Meeting

May 6 2024 9 am on Zoom

with Special Ed. Directors & Staff, Zoom at 9 am. Our last meeting before consolidation. New bylaws will be reviewed for consolidated CAC as well as an update on the local plan talks. Planning for future parent education and parent support will be discussed. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpde-vqzoqE9dR0lar7cVIYcSY-7LAa1Ne

Parent Chat

May 14, 10 am

Are you concerned about the emotional well-being of your child? Peer to peer support for parents of teens with mental health challenges. Every second Tuesday of the month at 10 am on Google Meet. Meeting is for 1 hour only due to Google Meet limitations. Contact trudy.palmer@me.com for invite.

Missed our Parent Education events?

We have a YouTube channel with many of our past events including the recent talk on Assistive Technology, last year’s Inclusive Fun Fair for summer camps and recreational activities, Anxiety and Depression in Children with Learning Challenges, SMART Goals and IEP Troubleshooting, and more. Channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuy7IcVz-4LTDxv2Jaq13nw

The View Teen Center: May

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. Drop-in hours are Monday - Friday, 3:15 - 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 1 - 6 p.m. (May Adjusted Hours, Open 1-6 p.m.: May 24 and May 31, Closed: May 27), and the center features a game room, makerspace, kitchen, computer/study room, outdoor area, and much more! See attached flier for details about upcoming events and programs in May or visit their webpage for more information.

City of MV Fire Department: 150th Anniversary Parade

In honor of the 150th anniversary of the City of Mountain View Fire Department, the Fire Department will hold a parade with celebrations and a public safety recruitment fair on Sunday, May 19, 2024, along Castro Street and in front of City Hall. The parade will start at 12:30 p.m. in front of the Fire and Police Administration Building at 1000 Villa St., heading east on Villa Street towards Castro Street and south on Castro Street, ending at City Hall Plaza. We will have on display antique police, fire vehicles and ambulances, including a historic working steam fire engine from the early 1900s pulled by horses!