Important Dates to Remember
May 19 9:30-11:30 am 5th grade Tour of Graham Middle School
May 19 3-4 pm School Site Council Meeting, Zoom
May 21 8:15-9:15 am Principals Coffee/ELAC Meeting, Staff room
May 21 8:30-9:50 am 5th grade Living History, MUR
May 26 Memorial Day – No school
May 28 8:30-10am Field Day Kinder-5th grade
May 30 End of Trimester – Minimum day
June 2 5th Grade Picnic, walking field trip to Whisman Park
June 4 8:45-9:45 am - Kinder Promotion, MUR
June 4 1:15-2:50 pm 5th Grade Promotion and Clap Out
June 5 Last Day of School
Roar Recognitions
Aida F.– Room 4
Biel G.– Room 3
Camila I. – Room 7
Clarke C. – Room 2
Cody L. – Room 13
Eitan P.– Room 1
Ethan O. – Room 12
Evan Y. – Room 11
Jaziel C. – Room 22
Lily K. – Room 14
Luke E. – Room 18
Madina Z. – Room 5
Natalia A. – Room 8
Sahily O. – Room 16
Sam B. – Room 9
Serah P. – Room 10
Waldemar L.- Room 17
Will D. – Room 6
Landels News
Dear Landels Families,
We will have our last principal’s coffee and ELAC meeting on Wednesday, 5/21 @ 8:15am in the office. I will present iReady diagnostic 3 data, logistics for end-of-year events, and planning for 25-26. I hope to see you there!
School Site Council (SSC)
We need your help! We are still looking for 1 more volunteer to be part of next year’s School Site Council. The time commitment involves approximately six 1-hour meetings during the school year at an agreed upon day and time. The term for the newly elected members will begin the first meeting of the next school year (late August or early September). If you are interested in running to be a member of our SSC, please complete this Self-Nomination Google Form by Friday, May 23rd. More information about SSC can be found here.
Please note the following important upcoming dates:
Monday, May 26 2025 no school due - Memorial Day
· Thursday, May 29, 2025 is a regular Thursday minimum day.
· Friday, May 30, 2025 is the end of the trimester and also a minimum day.
· Thursday, June 5, 2025 is the last day of school. It is a minimum day and report cards and iReady Reports sent home.
YMCA Registration
Current YMCA and Right At School families, you can now register your child early for the 2025-26 school year at the following links:
Summer Learning Menu
Summer is just around the corner, which means lots of outdoor play, family time, and daily academic practice! We know from brain research and our own lived experiences that skills that are not practiced, or periodically reviewed, can be forgotten. Students have worked so hard this year to learn and grow. We want to make sure they maintain these skills over the summer! We know that convincing students to do daily academic practice may be tricky, so we’re helping with an optional Summer Learning Menu.
· Students can log in to IXL, Zearn Math, or Khan Academy lessons.
· Students can read. Daily reading is the most effective way to become a better reader. We read by reading the words, reading the pictures, retelling familiar texts, and listening to others read. We also read a variety of text types: picture books, novels, newspapers, magazines, blogs, graphic novels, comic books, etc.
· Students can complete Math Fluency Activities. Students can play a math fluency card game with a deck of cards, practice with some flashcards, or complete a math learning game on i-Ready.
· Students can complete STEAM challenges. Students can complete these challenges on their own, with a friend, or with their families!
Please see “How to access summer learning on home devices” here. Students in grades K-2 will receive their printed Clever badge (QR Code) from their teacher by Friday, May 30th.
In addition to the summer learning menu, we will be sending home a reading bingo card. ALL students that participate and return their reading bingo card will receive a prize at the beginning of the school year. Thanks for supporting your children with maintaining their skills over the summer!
Thank you!
Pieter Dolmans
Students Not Returning for 2025-2026 School Year
If you plan on moving during the summer or know your child will not return to our school or the district for the 2025-2026 school year, please email our school secretary Ms. Ann Moorti [email protected].
Lost and Found
The lost and found rack is getting full, please take a look to see if any items belong to your child. The last day to claim any items is June 5th. Anything left after dismissal will be donated.
MVWSD News
We’d like to hear from you about our after school programs!
We know that a high quality after school program is crucial to many of you. MVWSD and its community partners are committed to providing the best possible experience for all children participating in after school care. We need your input so that we can make continuous improvements.
Please click here to share your experience with our various after school programs during the 2024-25 school year. Thank you in advance for your feedback!
Click here to learn about the district’s free after school programs for qualifying students.
To learn more about the YMCA’s school-based program offerings, including parent-paid options, please visit https://www.ymcasv.org/child-care-camps/after-school-programs.
MVEF Gala 2025: We Did It!
Celebrating 40 Years — Thanks to YOU!
The 2025 ERAS Gala was an unforgettable night honoring MVEF’s 40-year legacy — and it was a success because of our incredible community.
In a year of big changes and challenges, you showed up with heart, creativity, and generosity. Together, we raised ~$150,000 to support nearly 5,000 MVWSD students!
Huge thanks to:
· Our amazing Gala co-leads & MVEF Board
· 17 sponsors, 100+ auction donors
· 30+ student volunteers & talented musicians from Crittenden & Graham
· Our auctioneer Daniel and caterer Marco — both MVWSD alumni
· And many more who made this event happen!
Thanks to your incredible support, we raised ~ $150,000 through the Gala!
These funds help MVEF continue to support:
Music, Art, and Hands-on Science in elementary schools
Smaller class sizes and After-school sports, and more in middle schools
...reaching nearly 5,000 students across MVWSD.
Thank you for believing in public education — here’s to the next 40 years!
LIST YOUR HOME & SUPPORT LOCAL STUDENTS!
Don’t miss this unique Gala auction item: a Complete Home Listing Package from trusted local realtor and MVEF sponsor Dave Keefe - valued at thousands!
Includes pro photos, 3D tour, staging, cleaning, listing management & expert negotiation.
100% of proceeds support MVEF and nearly 5,000 MVWSD students.
Bidding closes Sunday, June 1 at 7 PM (PST)
Bid now| More info: davekeefe.com
Huge thanks to Dave Keefe and Board Member Becca Swett for this generous donation!
PTA News
Need your help to celebrate our 5th graders!
Calling Kinder - 4th Families! It's a long-standing Landels tradition for K - 4th families to pitch in with 5th grade celebrations. Please sign up! 5th grade families are welcome to sign up too.
· Breakfast: The 5th grade Breakfast Potluck will be on Friday, May 30. Let's say thank you and farewell with something yummy for their tummies. Sign-up here
· Promotion Ceremony: We’ll need K - 4th parent help so that 5th grade parents can enjoy the ceremony. Sign-up here
Chess Tournament Results
The 22nd MVWSD Chess Tournament was held at Landels on Sunday May 4th. 84 participants from across the district elementary and middle schools came together for a day of fun and friendly competition. Congrats to all the students who participated. The event was made possible by the support of Landels school, PTA, parent donations and volunteers - thank you!!!
Last PTA Meeting: Fri, 5/16 @8:30am in the staff room
Please join us for the last PTA meeting of the school year. We will be celebrating this year’s volunteers as well as sharing volunteer opportunities for next year.
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
City of MV: KidStock
KidStock is back in 2025 with three fun-filled mornings of live music, games, arts and crafts, and endless excitement, all designed just for kids! Join us on May 17, June 21, and July 19 from 10 a.m. to noon at Civic Center Plaza in Downtown Mountain View for unforgettable performances by some of the Bay Area’s favorite children’s entertainers. From dancing and singing along to hands-on activities and games, it’s a festival experience the whole family will love.
Flyers
CSMA’s Young Musicians Summer Honors Program
City of MV: KidStock
May Lunch Menu
2024-2025 School Calendar
2025-2026 School Calendar