M.V. Bulletin
Mountain View Elementary School
September 2022
Mountain View School Mission Statement:
Mountain View believes all learners can reach individual success through critical thinking and collaboration.
A Friendly reminder that we are thrilled to bring Dr. Veronica Alvarez to Mountain View on Tuesday, September 27, from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm in our Makerspace Lab. Dr. Alvarez brings a depth of knowledge and experience to our evening together. Please see the flyer within this newsletter and register for the Exploring Habitats and Homes Through Art, Science, and Social and Emotional Learning: An Evening for Families.
Art Evenings for Families was inspired by parents' interest in the LCAP survey last spring for ‘attending a family art night.’ This project is partially funded by the Los Angeles Arts Collective Advancement Grant awarded to CUSD for the 2022-23 School year. Thank you for your feedback and helping bring great events to Mountain View!
Also, we are inviting families to share any feedback via an anonymous survey below as we continue to grow and refine our practices as a school community. Thank you in advance for your input.
Be Well,
Rria Cruz-Soto, Principal
Family Feedback Survey
Family Art Night
Hispanic Heritage Month
Popcorn Fundraiser Starting Sept. 19th
Picture Day
Monday, Oct 3, 2022, 08:00 AM
Mountain View Elementary School, Santa Clara Avenue West, Claremont, CA, USA
Upcoming PFA Events
PFA (Parent Faculty Association) Meeting
We believe that your involvement with your child’s education is essential to their academic and future successes. To honor our commitment to providing the best possible educational experience for your child and establish an effective two-way, meaningful relationship with parents, we invite you to attend the Annual Title 1 Parent Meeting during the MV PFA Meeting. At this meeting, parents will receive information regarding Title I Designation Status, Parent and Family Engagement Policy, etc. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in the Mountain View Makerspace Lab
Wednesday, Sep 28, 2022, 03:00 PM
Mountain View Elementary School, Santa Clara Avenue West, Claremont, CA, USA
Mustang Market Coming Soon!
Our Mustang Market is opening soon and there are many excited visitors!! We are asking for donations to help stock our market to make shopping enjoyable to all our students! Please feel free to donate to our Mustang Market. Here is an Amazon Wish List of items the kids LOVE! Thanks for all your support!!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2A0GGRCFJP54H?ref_=wl_share
Also, please click on the mustang for a video introducing our Mustang Market.
LOCK DOWN DRILL
What Should Parents Do In the Event of a School 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.
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.
Resources:
https://redtri.com/5-tips-for-talking-to-your-child-about-lockdown-drills/
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/17-18/teacher-lockdown-strategies/
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/talking-to-your-children-scary-world-news
Attendance Matters-September is Attendance Awareness Month
LA County Bookmark Contest
Footsteps2Brillance Bilingual Early Literacy Program
“The Footsteps2Brilliance bilingual early literacy program for birth through third graders is accessible 24/7 via the Internet from the smartphones, tablets, and computers that families already own. This resource expands free access to all children and families statewide, creating a much-needed bridge between school and home. The $27 million digital literacy partnership will provide free learning resources in English and Spanish. Families and caregivers of young students can access the Footsteps2Brilliance digital bilingual educational resources starting today by going to the Footsteps2Brilliance California Bilingual Early Literacy Initiative web page.”
State College Savings Account for Low-Income Students
Please see the attached letter from the California Department of Education and the California State Treasurer regarding State college savings accounts for low-income students. Eligible public school students can receive up to $1,500! Click on the attachment below for more details and take a look at a sneak peak of what may be available to your student.
We Need Your Help: Crossing Guards Needed
CUSD Meal Application
Please take time to fill out the CUSD Meal Application. Approved applications provide much needed funds to the school and district. CUSD has an electronic application that you can populate and email directly back to the Nutritional Services department, or bring to our office. Meals are free for all students, but this form may help with other resources and with obtaining the P-EBT cards that will be issued again this year. If you have any questions you can call the Nutrition office at (909) 398-0609 ext. 73003. Click the link below to find the meal application. https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=3007091946411719&page=lunchapps
Mountain View PFA Board
President-Mirna Bravo Contact: mbwilson284@gmail.com
Vice President of General/Fundraising-Georgina Santos Contact: gsantos5712@gmail.com
Vice President of Communications Salome Xetey Contact: curleysalome@yahoo.com
Treasurer-Brian Gaeta-Symonds- Contact:brian@claremontpres.org
Secretary- Stefany Mezones Contact:mrsmezones@gmail.com
Safety Protocols
- Masking continues to be a strong recommendation
- 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.
Free COVID Test Distribution
In our efforts to keep students safe, we are continuing to provide all students with free COVID tests. Stop by one of our front offices to pick up a test kit, as needed, between the hours of 8-3:00pm. Any students who tests positive should stay home and contact the office to inform them that your student is positive. The school health staff will provide you with additional information.
Who performs the tests? - The tests are completed at home by parents or caregiver.
What do I do if I test positive?- Isolate at Home Until:
1. At least 5 days after your symptoms started
AND 2. You have a negative rapid antigen COVID test collected on day 5 or later
AND 3. You have not had a fever for at least 24 hours
AND 4. And your symptoms improving.
You can return on Day 6 or later when all 4 requirements above are met. OR- Stay home through 10 days after symptoms started AND You have not had a fever for at least 24 hours AND Your symptoms are improving. A negative test is not required to return on Day 11
COVID 19 Flow Chart for Students
School Device Coverage
School Site Council Meeting
Thursday, Oct 20, 2022, 03:00 PM
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School Lunch Menu
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