Mountain View Mustangs
October 2026
Mustang Families,
We have already been in school for over a month, and our students are settling into their classrooms, learning routines, and becoming familiar with expectations. It has been exciting to see all the wonderful learning taking place and to get to know each student as they grow and thrive at Mountain View.
This month, we are focusing on one of our school's core values: Kindness. Each morning, students are discussing what kindness looks like, sounds like, and the many ways they can demonstrate the Mustang Way. We are also working hard to help students develop problem-solving skills so they can talk through conflicts and challenges with friends and classmates in positive and respectful ways.
We know that building new habits and strong relationships takes time. Research suggests that it can take about three weeks to form a habit, so we are encouraging and supporting students each day as they learn to build positive connections with one another.
We look forward to seeing all of our families at Open House on October 8 at 5:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to visit classrooms, celebrate student learning, and connect with our school community.
Thank you for your continued support!
Go Mustangs!
Vanessa Batts
- 10/8 Open House
- 5:00 - 6:30
- Fall into Kindness
- 10/12 NO SCHOOL Holiday
- 10/16 NO SCHOOL Teacher Work Day
- End of 1st Quarter
- 10/27 Picture Day
- Flyer will be sent home.
- 10/28 Early Release Parent Conferences
- 11:30 Release
- 10/29 Early Release Parent Conferences
- 11:30 Release
- 10/30 NO SCHOOL Teacher Professional Development
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As your school secretary, I want to remind everyone how important it is to keep your contact information up to date throughout the school year.
If you have moved at any time during the school year, please provide the school with proof of your current residency so we can ensure our records remain accurate.
Parent phone numbers and emergency contacts can conveniently be updated in ParentConnect.
If you have forgotten your ParentConnect PIN number or password, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I am happy to assist you with getting your information updated so you can access your account.
Keeping your information current helps us communicate with you effectively and ensures we can reach the appropriate contacts when needed.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our school records accurate and up to date!
Sincerely,
School Secretary
Miss Jessica
PE shoes help keep our students safe as they run, jump, and change directions quickly. Please make sure your child has a pair of sturdy, athletic shoes to wear for both PE and recess. We do have a limited number of shoes available for students to borrow during PE class; however, these shoes must remain in the gym and cannot be taken home or worn during recess. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and ready to move!
As we move further into the school year, our focus remains on strengthening classroom structures, routines, and positive learning habits that help all students be successful. Consistent routines create a sense of safety, build independence, and allow students to maximize their learning time each day.
We appreciate your partnership in reinforcing our schoolwide PBIS expectations at home by encouraging children to be kind, show respect to adults and peers, take responsibility for their actions, and make positive choices. When students receive consistent messages from both home and school, they are better equipped to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
As students continue to grow in their understanding of classroom expectations, our staff will provide guidance, modeling, and positive reinforcement to help them develop strong habits and self-regulation skills. Together, we can ensure that Mountain View remains a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where every student can learn and succeed.
Picture Day flyers will be sent home soon. Photos may be purchased online, or you can send payment with your child on Picture Day. We look forward to capturing smiles from all of our students
Don't let germs haunt you. Frequent handwashing is still the best trick (no treats needed!) to keep colds and flu from crashing the party. Encourage your student to wash up before eating and after using the restroom.
Keep contagious creatures at home. If your student has a fever of 100.4°F or higher, is vomiting, or showing signs of something contagious, please keep them home to rest and recover. They should be fever-free (without medication) for 24 hours before returning to school!
Flu shots: not so scary after all. Flu season usually peaks between December and February, so now's a great time to talk to your child's doctor about a flu vaccine before things get spooky.
A treat, not a trick, for medications. If your student needs medication at school, remember it must be dropped off by a parent/guardian with a completed authorization form. No self-administering allowed — even on Halloween!
Wishing your family a safe and happy Halloween 🎃
Phone: 907-742-3901
Help Us Keep Students Prepared & Comfortable!
To ensure your child has a great day at school, please help us prepare them for outdoor weather:
Outdoor Gear: We go outside rain or shine, so please send students with appropriate gear (jackets, rain boots, winter hats, gloves, and scarves).
Backup Clothing: Accidents and rain happen! Because our supply of extra clothing is limited, we highly encourage keeping a spare set of clothes in your child's cubby or backpack.
If your student qualifies for transportation.
StopFinder is a parent app that provides real-time notifications about your child’s school bus, including bus stop locations, pick-up/drop-off times, and customizable GeoAlerts.
Breakfast is served and available to students until 9:00.
Families can apply online using SchoolCafé or check if their child's school participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which offers free meals to all enrolled students without an application.