MVLA Magazine

Dear MVLA Community,

I hope this correspondence finds you well and you are enjoying this Spring Season. Spring is always one of the busiest times in MVLA, and we welcome the energy and activity. In Spring, we see our students growing before our eyes. Some are planning for college next year; some are preparing for their high school courses next fall, all while participating in the passages that come with the end of the year. If your students are looking for new ways to expand their interests or personal passions, our high schools are full of opportunities, from clubs to sporting events, to dances and the arts. We are fortunate to have various events to participate directly in or enjoy as a spectator this season.

Thank you to our families for always supporting our exemplary programs. There is so much that goes into our extracurricular activities behind the scenes, and we would not be so successful without your partnership. Coming back from a year like no other, we joyfully leave some of our technology behind, participate in the year-end traditions, and enjoy the sounds and celebrations of high school life. Students who participate, even minimally, in activities connected to their school experience less stress and more joy and report healthier lifestyles. Please participate in our latest Talk to Us Tuesday ThoughtExchange on well-being as we emphasize positive habits and balance.

As we finish the last months of the year, our teachers have worked very hard to provide carefully prepared content, instruction, and foundational support to prepare all students for the next level in their academic pathways. I have the good fortune of regularly visiting classrooms and seeing their excellence and commitment to your students. Their passion and dedication are unparalleled. Coming out of a challenging year, they have consistently adapted and created environments for student success.

Finally, please enjoy this edition of the MVLA Magazine. Your support of MVLA is appreciated.

Sincerely,

Nellie Meyer

Superintendent MVLAHSD

MVLA STUDENTS ARE RECIPIENTS OF THE SILICON VALLEY REALTORS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Silicon Valley REALTORS® Charitable Foundation has selected its 2022 scholarship recipients, and two MVLA students are among the 18 recipients, each awarded a $1,500 scholarship. They are Matvey Volkov from Los Altos High School and Lauren Dove from Mountain View High School. Congratulations, Matvey and Lauren!

"We are very pleased that we can recognize some of our communities' outstanding young men and women through this program," said Nina Yamaguchi, Scholarship Program Chair. "The candidates were exemplary, which reflects the overall quality of our schools, the dedication of the teachers and staff, and your leadership."

The MVLA community gathered with our Latino students and families on April 6th to celebrate our students' academic achievements. The annual Latino Academic Achievement Award Ceremony marked the return of this fantastic community event in-person for the first time since 2019. Nearly 100 students were honored. (View the program here.) The LAHS Eagle Theater was filled with proud parents, students, and staff. We look forward to next year's event as the awards ceremony is a motivator for students and a special milestone for families. Congratulations to all!

Three MVLA students have been honored in the Santa Clara County Office of Education's Young Artist Showcase 2022. Congratulations to the following:

• 9th Grade People’s Choice Award - Shuhan Emma Chen - Mountain View High School
• 10th Grade People’s Choice Award - Mia Chetty - Mountain View High School
• 10th Grade People Choice Award Honorable Mention - Hana Mijares - Mountain View High School

A virtual Young Artist Showcase Celebration will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022. The student artists and their families, as well as their teachers, principals, and district superintendents, are invited to attend. Please RSVP before May 17 by registering here. More arts news below!

Keira, a junior, participates in Speech and Debate, field hockey, the Broken Box Acting Company, Green Team, Advanced Scientific Investigations (ASI), and several extracurricular activities. She is top-ranked nationally for parliamentary debate. In ASI class, Keira is working on a project looking into cellular biology, focusing on Alzheimer's. Her project won the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering fair; she is advancing to the state level. Read more about Keira here. View board recognition here, starting at 27:42.

Gabe, a junior at MVHS, is a dedicated and uplifting student passionate about music and making connections with his peers and teachers. He is involved in Spartan Buddies, Pep Band, and Dance Spectrum. Gabe’s greatest passion and first language is music. He does Taiko drumming, conducting, and percussion. His band members and instructors say Gabe makes the Instrumental Music and Performing Arts Department a better place. Read more about Gabe here. View board recognition here, starting at 21:32.

At its regular meeting on March 28, 2022, the MVLA Board of Trustees took action on a number of items and included several presentations. Highlights include:

• Recognition of MVLA athletic teams for outstanding achievement - Video at 02:00
• Approval of a resolution recognizing and celebrating National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month - Video at 11:27
• A presentation on MVLA's AVID program - Video at 49:50
  
• A presentation on MVLA construction projects - Video at 1:24:48
• The first reading of our campus School Safety Plans

The next regular meeting is this evening, Monday, April 25, starting at 7:00 p.m. View the agenda here.

MVLA FOUNDATION SURVEY RESULTS

The MVLA Foundation recently completed a survey of families to determine how well our Foundation-funded programs and resources meet students' needs. Thank you for your input, and please take a moment to see a summary of the survey results.

The survey data has been shared with the MVLA administration, the principals, and the Board of Trustees to assist their resource planning and decision-making for the 2022-23 school year. Thank you for your donations which make our programs possible!

CAREER FAIRS

• Mountain View Career Fair - During lunch on Wednesday, April 27th, from 12:42-1:34 PM, we will be holding a career fair on campus in partnership with Mountain View Teen Center. All grade levels may attend, but most employers require that students be at least 16 years of age to apply for a job and obtain a work permit. Students interested in applying and meeting potential employers should consider bringing copies of their resumes.
• Los Altos Career Fair - During lunch on Tuesday, April 26th, from 11:45-12:45 PM, we will be holding a career fair on campus in partnership with Mountain View Teen Center. All grade levels may attend, but most employers require that students be at least 16 years of age to apply for a job and obtain a work permit. Students interested in applying and meeting potential employers should consider bringing copies of their resumes.
  

MVLA will again host an in-seat summer school and offer summer classes online through Adult Education.

• In-seat classes will be offered at Los Altos High School. These courses are for remediation only, so registration is limited to students who received a D, F, or Incomplete in a course during the school year.
  
• Registration for the online health course is first come, first served. Registration for any class other than health requires your student to get prior approval from their academic counselor.

Applications are due Friday, May 13, 2022. Learn more here!

NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH CARE SOLACE

MVLA is excited to announce a new partnership with Care Solace, helping to connect MVLA students, family members, and staff with community-based mental health and substance use treatment providers. There are three free services available:

• A confidential self-service website to self-search for outside providers

• A concierge service (Care Companion) is accessible directly through the website, by email, or by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week (888-515-0595)

• Concierge service for students is available through our MVLA Clinical Team

Learn more here!

The Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District is always looking for great, skilled people to join our team! Currently, we have positions open for summer school teachers for Health and Math, night custodians, a senior office assistant for our Special Education department, and several coaching positions.

Ready for a career change or supplemental income opportunity? See what we have to offer on our Current Openings page or EdJoin.

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