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Mountain View School District Continues to Emphasize Parent/Family Partnerships by Michele Earle El Monte
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“If you want to go fast go alone. If you want to go far - go together.” This African Proverb was the theme for Mountain View School District’s first Consolidated Parent Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting of the 2016-17 school year which drew a large crowd of dedicated parents and family members eager to partner with the District in support of their children’s education. The meeting, held at Madrid Middle School, in-
cluded a musical welcome by Madrid’s Band and introductions of District and school site administrators. Superintendent, Lillian Maldonado French, thanked the parents and family members for attending and for their partnership with the schools and District. She shared with the crowd that thanks to a partnership with Rio Hondo College several staff members are enrolled in a Mandarin class at the District Office which will enhance communications with our families. She also shared that the newly acquired Mt. View Family Center on Mt. View Road is being renovated and will provide a place for our students and families to partici-
pate in a variety of programs and services. “We are so excited to have the Mt. View Family Center
and offer a place where you ness resources,” said French. and your children can enjoy “We want your input on safe after school activities as what you’d like to see ofwell as health and wellPartnership continued on page 11
Magnolia Learning Center Launches Positive Behavioral Interventions by Michele Earle El Monte
The Magnolia Learning Center (MLC) in the Mountain View School District launched its PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program with a high spirited assembly. PBIS is a proactive approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students
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to achieve social, emotional and academic success and is used in all MVSD schools. Students, families, staff and community members gathered to celebrate the implementation of the new program and the unveiling of MLC’s mascot - the Phoenix. Students voted on the mascot and colors for the
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