Attendance
If your child is absent, please call the 24-hour Graham Voice Mail Absentee Hotline:
(650) 526–3570 x2680
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Homework Help
Homework Help is available in the Mountain View Library and Online
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Community Resources
| CHAC | Free counseling services |
| MVSafetyNet | Links to health, mental health, crises support. |
| CSA | Community assistance. |
| Project Cornerstone | Helping youth thrive and grow. |
| Kid Power | Teaches Skills for Lifelong Safety and Confidence |
Get Involved at Graham
Involved parents are key to a successful school. Here are different ways you can help:
- Join the PTA, the Graham Parent-Teacher Association, which supports teachers and funds programs for all Graham students.
- Join GPAA, the Graham Performing Arts Association, and serve on the board or help out at performances.
- Join ELAC, the English Learner Advisory Committee.
- Donate to the MVEF, the Mountain View Educational Foundation, and support our district’s nine schools.
- Volunteer as a tutor.
- Donate to the After School Sports
- Complete the volunteer interest form.
Fall Band Concert at Auditorium
Wednesday, October 24, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Jazz Band will perform out in the music quad at 6:30pm
$5 if purchased before Fri., 10/26 during school
$6 at the door
Permission slips are required to attend.
$6 at the door
Permission slips are required to attend.
Celebration of Mind at Stanford
Saturday, October 20, 1:30 pm–4:30 pm
A gathering for the curious of all ages who find enjoyment and inspiration in mathematics, magic, art, and puzzles. See here for the details.
Bridge Club has started!
Fridays 3-4 pm in Room 42
Bridge is a fun card game based off of strategy and skill. If you want to hang out with friends, have fun, and play cards, this is the club for you. No experience playing bridge is needed. Snacks will be provided. Bridge club is hosted by Ms. Zhan in Room 42. BE THERE!!!!!
BLOCK G Forms due by Friday, Nov. 2
All Block G forms are to be turned into the office before Trimester 1 ends (Friday, November 2, 2018) for credit.
MVLA Parent Education Speaker
"Sleep: Crucial Key to Wellness and Success"
Join us as Dr. Rafael Pelayo, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine, explores the crucial role sleep plays in healthy childhood wellness and success and shares the latest on the science of sleep.
October 23, 2018 7:00pm – Los Altos High School – Eagle Theater
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Halloween Box Tops Drawing |
Graham Bears - thank you for bringing in close to 1,000 Box Tops over Summer. Let’s have some Halloween fun and look for those Box Tops on zip-locks, Annie’s fruit snacks or tasty Chex Mix!
Any Box Tops brought in before October 27th will give you a chance to win a fun prize in our Halloween drawing. Just take them into the office and write your name on the raffle ticket. Don't worry, if you included your name with Box Tops already brought in, we will include you in the drawing. Good luck!
For any Box Top related questions please contact our Graham Box Tops Coordinator Monique Rossman.
Traffic and Safety Rules Reminder...
Please review and follow the Traffic and Safety Rules on what drivers, cyclists and pedestrians can do to not only stay safe, but also avoid potential citations.
MVLA High School District Math Night
Tuesday, November 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The MVLA High School District is hosting their second annual Math Night for parents of middle school students. The event has been scheduled for Tuesday November 27, 2018, from 6:30 – 8:00p.m., at the Los Altos High School theater. Information will be provided on math course offerings, pathways, placement, etc.
New Afterschool Program for Boys - Let Me Run
Let Me Run is a program that teaches boys to build healthy relationships, be themselves, belong, & be active. This is a 7-week program (with meetings 2 times/week) culminating in the boys completing a 5K. Think of Project Cornerstone meeting Girls on the Run for boys. Please register here.
The Lounge at Graham is OPENMondays before school and
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Funded by the Graham PTA, The Lounge at Graham (room 40) is hosted by Project Cornerstone parents and is a positive place for students to relax and connect. All are welcome!
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La sala en Graham Abiertolos lunes antes de clases y
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La sala en Graham, ubicado en el salón 40, es presentado por los padres de Project Cornerstone y patrocinado por la PTA. Proporciona un lugar acogedor para que los estudiantes se relajen y se conecten. Pase y diga hola o traiga su almuerzo y coma adentro. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
NEW Middle School Schedule 2018-2019
The 2018-19 school bell schedule can be downloaded here. Middle School Schedule Information night was held on Feb. 28, 2018. Please see the presentation shown at the meeting for the details.
Earning for Graham every day...
Shopping at local stores, buying on Amazon, and clipping Box Tops are just a few of the many ways you can help earn extra funds for Graham. Take a few minutes to sign up or add Graham to your accounts so each time you shop Graham benefits!
Securly: Helps parents track students' Chromebook use
The internet is a big place, and it’s important to keep students safe. Have you seen your email from Securly? This service used by the District tracks and reports to you your student's Chromebook usage, and gives you controls for at-home use. Look for the email sent to you from MVWSD on Aug. 28 for more information about how Securly works.
Securly: Ayuda a los padres a seguir el uso de Chromebook de los estudiantes
El internet es un lugar grande, y es importante mantener a los estudiantes seguros. ¿Ha visto su correo electrónico de Securly? Este es el servicio utilizado por el Distrito, que rastrea y reporta el uso de su estudiante en su Chromebook, y le da a usted los controles de uso en casa. Favor de buscar el correo electrónico que se le envió del MVWSD el 28 de agosto, para más información acerca de cómo trabaja Securly.
Awesome Acts
| Hammer | Together We Can |
| Gomez | I Belong |
| Dyer | Pursue Knowledge |
See Yourself in Pictures!
The GMS TV student staff has taken thousands of photos of student activities, and many are available online! Proceeds are used to maintain GMS TV equipment.
Go to http://www.gmstv.smugmug.com
Enter the password (available from the office staff or from Bear Tracks) and choose an album to view (you may have to enter the password again).
Whooping Cough Vaccine
State law requires that students be immunized against Whooping Cough (Pertussis). Students entering the 7th grade need proof of a Tdap booster shot before starting school. Download Instructions Here.
Una ley de California requiere que los estudiantes estén vacunados contra la tosferina. Instrucciones de descarga aquí.
Graham Events on Video
Check Graham events covered by GMSTV in collaboration with KMVT:
Lunch Yard Duty Opportunity
Can you help supervise the growing student body at lunch time? It is a great opportunity to see how middle school students pass their time. It is a paid position, five hours a week. If you are interested, please see Michael Hermosillo, mhermosillo@mvwsd.org.
