M.V. Bulletin
Mountain View Elementary School
June 2022
Mountain View School Mission Statement:
Mountain View believes all learners can reach individual success through critical thinking and collaboration.
Principal's Message
M.V. Families,
Wow! This year flew by! I can't believe that the year is coming to a close. Thank you for your flexibility all year long as we navigated through a difficult year. We truly appreciate the partnership that we have with our families.
We are excited to welcome the Claremont High School seniors who attended Mountain View Elementary School back on campus for their Senior Walk on Tuesday. Our current Mountain View students will cheer them on as they take their final walk in their "old stomping" grounds.
A friendly reminder that students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. June 13th -16th. The last day of school is June 16th.
Thank you for all that you do to support the Mountain View school community.
Rria Cruz-Soto, Principal
Mountain View Elementary School
Vote for the PFA (Parent Faculty Association) Representatives
Mobile COVID Booster Vaccine at Claremont Presbyterian Church
In the Event of a School Lockdown
We have had some inquiries regarding school safety protocols since the school shooting in Texas. As a reminder, all of our CUSD schools practice lockdown drills four times a year (with varying scenarios), including when students are not in the classroom. Below are some reminders for our families in the event we have a school lockdown.
What should parents do in the event of a lockdown?
Don’t Panic - There are a number of reasons that a school may have a lockdown. Sometimes we may have a stray animal. Police officers may be making an arrest in the area and are taking extra precautions or there is something we just do not want children to see. In all situations it is because we want to make sure that our students and staff members are safe.
How Do We Initiate a Lockdown?
The office will make an announcement that we are on a lockdown on the school PA system and handheld radios.
What Do You Do If You Are on Campus When a Lockdown is Announced?
· Everyone, parents and students, must follow the directions of the staff and go into the nearest locked room.
· Stay calm and listen to the staff. If you panic the children will panic. Help the teacher or staff member by following directions.
· If your child is already in a room, do not try to go be with your child or contact your child. Go directly to the nearest room.
· Silence your phone. DO NOT TRY TO CALL YOUR CHILD ON THE PHONE.
· If you are in a restroom, lock the door and remain quiet.
· Do not evacuate if the fire alarm goes off.
· Do not leave the room unless it is announced that it is all clear and safe to exit.
· If you hear from someone that the school is on a lockdown, do not try to text or call your child or call the school office.
What To Tell Your Child About School Lockdowns
When talking to your child about a school lockdown, do not approach the conversation in a scary context. Instead, be matter of fact. We teach children to wear seatbelts to increase their safety in the event of an automobile accident. We practice lockdowns so that our students are able to remain focused and respond appropriately to the situation.
· Reassure children that schools are safe and that the teachers and staff care about them.
· Remind your child to take the drills seriously.
· Remind your child to look to adults for directions. If the students are on the field the adults may need to take the students off campus and away from the school.
· Remind your child that if s/he is in the restroom to lock the door and stay quiet.
· Remind your child not to use his or her phone so they are listening to the directions of the teacher.
· Do not over talk about the topic.
Closing Suggestions
Beware of the news reports you are watching or listening to around children.
Beware of the social media your child is exposed to.
Yearbooks for Sale! $10
June Lunch Menu
New COVID Flow Chart
Mustang Spirit Wear
Our Mountain View Design Contest Winners (Grant Collette and Sam Ho) have had their designs placed on cool new school merchandise. This merchandise is available to purchase in the main office (cash or check) or online at https://mountainviewmustangs.revtrak.net/design-contest/#/v/Design-Contest-T-Shirt
Stickers- $2 each
T-Shirts- $15
Hoodies-$25
Staff Shout Outs!
TK/K Registration
The eligibility age for transitional kindergarten has changed! Beginning in the 22-23 school year, any child that turns 5 years old between September 2 and February 2 will be eligible for transitional kindergarten.
Please share this information with anyone you know who will have a student enrolling in transitional kindergarten or kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year!
The CUSD registration process allows you to enroll new students and upload required documents on a secure platform. If you are having trouble completing the online enrollment process and need assistance, please visit the Student Services Department Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
If your student is currently enrolled in CUSD, please do not complete the online enrollment process. Your student will automatically roll to the next grade level.
LACDPH Health Order as of 3-11-22
Family Feedback Survey
There is also a spot to give staff a shoutout!
We appreciate hearing from you to help us grow!
Visit Mountain View's New Online Store to Purchase Spirit Wear!
Health and Attendance
We realize the symptoms of colds, allergies and tummy troubles are also covid-related symptoms. While we do not want to cause undue concern, it is important that we respond in a way that promotes safety for all. Please know we will investigate all cases thoroughly and follow guidelines of the Department of Public Health for school exposure. We will support families in the process of acquiring testing, communicate with parents/guardians of close contacts and notify the school as a whole.
COVID or COVID-like symptoms include:
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
If a student experiences asthma and/or allergies, it is important for parents to communicate with the health office by providing a doctor's note documenting any condition experienced.
Safety Protocols
- Masks are optional for all in K-12 school settings (unless that order changes).
- Proof of vaccination will be required of all school staff as school opens, well ahead of the Governor’s October 15 deadline. The Governor has allowed for weekly testing of non-vaccinated personnel.
- We will continue to observe and enforce all safety protocols under the current guidance from the CDPH and Los Angeles Department of Public Health (LADPH).
- Surface cleaning and sanitizing will continue to be a focus of our school staff to help mitigate the spread of any potential virus.
- Air purifiers with HEPA filtration have been added to each classroom and common area, as well as higher-rated filters on our heating and air conditioning units.
- An optional CALM (Claremont Alternative Learning Model) independent study program will be offered for families opting to remain in a remote learning environment.
Resources
In the case of an emergency, please contact the following:
Police/Emergency Services - 911
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - (800) 273-8255
Crisis Text Line - Text 741741
The Trevor Lifeline is a national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. Call 1-866-488-7386 24/7
Additionally, the following can be contacted if you find yourself in need of additional support at any time:
The California Warm Line - (855) 845-7415
Tri-City Mental Health is available for help NOW. Please see this link for all available services regardless of insurance:
Finally, the following is the information for the referral service that partners with Claremont Unified School District to provide connections for students and their families with mental health resources in the community. By contacting our referral service, one can easily connect with mental health care in the community that meets a variety of specific needs: insurance, location, time availability, price, and even specifications regarding the therapist that would be providing care. Care Solace is a completely confidential service, and very easy to use and can be accessed in more than a few ways:
https://caresolace.com/site/claremontparents
888-515-0595
To access the districts Wellness Resources please click here:
https://sites.google.com/cusd.claremont.edu/wellnessresources/home