The Dolphin Whistle
September 7, 2016 Issue 4
The Dolphin Way
Message from Ms. Lambert
Dear Parents,
What is your child interested in? Challenge your child to learn about or try something they have never tried before. This keeps our minds flexible and develops an attitude of always growing and learning. "Growth Mindset" is a popular term to describe this and we are working hard here at school to encourage a growth mindset in every student. More on growth mindset next week!
Best Regards,
Principal at Mariano Castro
ESL Classes for Parents
Calendar of Upcoming Events
9/8 Thursday - PIQE Parent Workshop - 6:00 p.m.
9/15 Thursday - SBAC Recognition Assembly - Grades 3,4,5
9/15 Thursday - PIQE Parent Workshop Begins - 6:00 p.m.
9/16 NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day
9/22 Thursday - PIQE Parent Workshop - 6:00 p.m.
9/27 Picture Day
9/28 Wednesday - PTA General Meeting - for all parents- 6:30 p.m.
9/29 Thursday - PIQE Parent Workshop Begins - 6:00 p.m.
10/6 Thursday - PIQE Parent Workshop Begins - 6:00 p.m.
10/7 Walkathon
FROM THE PTA
T-Shirts for Walk-a-thon
Please remember to turn in $10 for your child’s WAT shirt. Every child will receive a new shirt for their new grade level. Money may be turned into the office.
District News
Why is it important that students are in school regularly?
Why is it important that students are in school regularly? Research shows that school attendance is a strong indicator of success. It's about students learning what they need to know, belonging to the school community, and being part of the team that is preparing them with good habits for high school. For more information, see https://mvwsd.org/district-info/student-services/attendance
Mentor Tutor Connection Volunteer Information Open House - September 13th
Thinking about how you can make a difference in the life of a student in our community?
Mentor Tutor Connection needs high school mentors and K- 8 tutors for students in Los Altos and Mountain View schools.
All volunteers must be high school graduates.
There is no obligation to sign up as a volunteer. You're welcome to just come and learn more about what we do.
Date: Tuesday, September 13th
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm (lunch included)
Location: MVLA District Office - Board Room
1299 Bryant Avenue
Mountain View, CA
Register: REGISTER ONLINE
Questions: programs@mentortutorconnection.org
FREE WORKSHOP: Raising Resilient Children
FREE WORKSHOP: Raising Resilient Children
TUESDAY, SEP. 20 6:30 P.M.
GRAHAM MIDDLE MUR
Presenter: Dr. Robert Brooks, a psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical School. He is author and co-author of 15 books
Topics: * Help children and adolescents to deal more effectively with stress and become resilient. * Use empathy in understanding and responding to children. * Develop specific strategies for nurturing self-discipline, responsibility, caring, hope, and resilience.
PROVIDED:
translation
refreshments
child care
transportation. A bus will depart from Castro Elementary at 6:00 p.m. for Graham and return after the event.
RSVP AT MVWSD.ORG/PARENTU. Pre registered families will be entered in a raffle for a family dinner night at a Mountain View restaurant.
Mountain View Parent U is a series of District-offered parent workshops designed to address interests, issues or concerns of parents with children of all ages, backgrounds and educational status. Join us for *free* parenting workshops taught by professionals. Meet with and be supported by other parents.
Puberty for Students with Challenges, SELPA1CAC Coffee Talk
When: September 21, 2016 79 PM
Where: Santa Rita Elementary
700 Los Altos Avenue, Los Altos
(NEW LOCATION!)