Stingray News
Dear Stingray Families,
With the support of staff members and parents, our schools make incredible progress with students. At the same time, we know we aren’t where we need to be for all students as evidenced by the achievement gaps that persist in some student subgroups. We can and will do better, together.
To help us, we’re inviting an objective outside perspective to shine a light on what’s working best and where we can improve. Our goal is simple: ensure our resources are focused on the programs that most improve student outcomes.
Our school will partner with Orenda Education to take a close look at what’s helping our students succeed and where we can improve. Their work will begin soon and wrap up by the end of December, giving us timely data to guide next year’s budget, staffing, and program decisions.
I wanted to let you know that on November 12th and 13th (Wed/Thurs), Orenda team members will visit our school to observe classrooms, student work and speak with staff. Staff members will also be invited to complete an anonymous survey. The information collected is anonymous and confidential, and not specific to staff members or individual students. It is truly all about our students and their learning so that we can build on our successes.
Thank you for your support of our school. Together, we will continue to grow, learn, and make our schools even stronger for every student.
Warmly,
Megan Pohlman
Principal
This Week
October 31st - Halloween Parade 8:15a-8:45a - Black top
November 5th - Principal's Coffee - 8:10am - Staff Lounge
November 6th - MV Public Library Bookmobile - 12:00p
November 7th - End of Trimester - Early Release 12:05p
Coming Soon
November 11th - No School - Veteran's Day
November 13th - Arts Focus
Reporting Absences (Repeat)
Please call the office at (650) 903-6950 or email Stevenson Attendance
stevensonattendance@mvwsd.org 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.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook (Repeat)
- Instagram - @stevenson__elementary
- Facebook - @StevensonElem
Drafts available: Single Plans for Student Achievement
Each year, our schools create Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSAs or “site plans”) that guide the work for the coming year. These plans help us prioritize programs and strategies that will best serve our students. In the fall, elected parent representatives from School Site Councils and English Language Advisory Committees work with principals and school staff members to create a draft that is reviewed and approved by the MVWSD Board of Trustees. Parents and staff members may give feedback through Nov. 4 to their principal and elected parent representatives to SSC and ELAC. You may review the draft plans here.
Smart Ways to Give to MVEF: Stock Donations & Corporate Matching
Have you ever considered donating stock to MVEF? It’s one of the most tax-smart ways to give — and it directly supports art, music, science, athletics, and more for every MVWSD student.
Full tax deduction for the fair market value of the stock
No capital gains tax — you skip the taxes you’d owe if you sold it yourselfBigger impact for you and our students
Many in our community trade stock or receive RSUs from local companies, and donating appreciated shares directly to MVEF is simple and efficient. Find stock transfer instructions here.
Your employer might also help you double your impact!
Many local companies offer matching gifts or employee giving days in October–December, multiplying the effect of your contribution. Corporate matches and grants are a major part of MVEF’s annual funding, helping us reach our $1.2M goal for 2025–26. Check if your company matches donations to MVEF here.
Thank you for helping MVEF enrich every student’s learning experience!