Happy Friday Edna Community–

We held our monthly fire drill this afternoon. I’m always impressed by how well the students do with these. I’ve not yet figured it out, but am working on how to bottle their enthusiasm and saving it for future use. 

Have a great weekend and see you on Monday,

Daniel

Spring Faire and we need volunteers!

Moving to another school next year?

For our current TK-4th grade families: If your student will not be returning to Edna next year, please email me (dmccord@mvschools.org). This will help us better plan for the next school year. Thank you.

Measure E – Mill Valley School District Parcel Tax Renewal:

Measure E, on the June 2, 2026 ballot, renews parcel tax funding for the Mill Valley School District. The District's existing parcel tax funding is expiring soon and, unless renewed by local voters, the District will lose one quarter of its current budget, approximately $12 million a year in locally controlled funding. A funding loss of this magnitude would require additional cuts to teachers, academic programs, and services. Seniors who own property in the district may apply for a senior exemption. More information about the measure, including the full text and impartial analysis, is available through the Marin County Elections Office and the attached one-pager from the district.

Plastic Film Packaging Recycling Drive:
SCAS continues hosting a recycling drive, hoping to keep as much plastic film as possible out of the landfill. Plastic film includes plastic grocery bags, plastic padded envelopes, plastic food wrapping, storage bags/sandwich bags, among other items. You can drop off your plastic film items anytime until May 4th, when it will be collected. 

If you would like more information about what we will be collecting, how you can collect and recycle these items at home, as well as questions on how these items are recycled, please check out this link: Edna Ridwell Drive. While we do not promote any particular company, we do promote environmental stewardship.

The Connection Corner

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Update

Did you know our PTA has a website? It’s a great way to stay connected and see what’s happening in our school community each month. You can also explore and add events to your calendar that matter to you and your family.
www.ednamaguirepta.org/events

The PTA calendar is more than just dates;  it’s a way to stay engaged, show up for one another, and take part in the many activities that bring our community together. From school events to family gatherings, these shared experiences help create a stronger sense of connection and belonging for everyone.

Let’s Get Thinking…
Have you checked out the PTA calendar lately? What’s one event you’re excited to attend or get involved in?

Be sure to stop by our DEI booth at the Edna Spring Faire on May 3 (12-4 pm ), we’d love to connect with you in person!

ITAV:

Hi Edna parents, please take our short survey to let us know what topics you’d like to see in next year’s PTA Speaker Series. You can scan the QR code or click this link

From Tam High School:

Tam High Leadership is partnering with Tam’s Music Department to host a fun, family-friendly community event on April 25 from 12–2 PM: Day on the Green!

The event will take place at the Arches near the front of Tam High, where our music department will be performing live for all Mill Valley students, parents, and residents! There will be food, bake sales, Tam merch, games and club booths. We would love for your students and families to stop by and get a glimpse of the Tam community and the numerous programs and activities offered.

Over the past several weeks, we have conducted a series of engagement sessions to inform key District priorities, including the development of the 2026–2027 budget and the selection of a new school lunch provider. These efforts are designed to be thoughtful, transparent, and inclusive, ensuring we hear from a broad range of educational partners before making final decisions.

Budget Engagement and 2026–2027 Planning
The budget engagement process began with a Board Study Session in March, followed by school site visits with parents and a staff presentation. Each opportunity provided context on our current financial outlook, highlighted potential challenges ahead, and gathered input to guide our planning. We are grateful for the time, insight, and engagement of those who have participated. Your feedback remains essential as we work to make informed, responsible decisions for the future of our District. Community members are encouraged to share their perspectives using this link or the QR code. These insights help ensure our budget planning reflects the values and priorities of our community.

School Lunch Program Update
We are also in the process of reviewing qualifications for a potential new lunch provider. This effort has been guided by our commitment to providing students with high-quality meals that meet California school meal nutrition guidelines, while ensuring fiscal responsibility, environmental responsibility, and strong operational service.

The District initiated a formal Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to identify experienced vendors capable of meeting our program goals. The RFQ emphasized nutritional quality, menu variety, sourcing practices, cost structure, packaging and compostability, and reliable service. We received responses from three qualified providers.

Following review of submissions, all three vendors participated in a blind tasting process designed to gather feedback from students, parents, staff, and administrators on meal quality, taste, presentation, and appeal. Each provider prepared sample menus representative of their proposed offerings.

We were impressed by both the quality of the meals and how closely aligned the vendors were in our point-based scoring system, reflecting the overall strength of the proposals and making the process highly competitive.

Feedback from the tastings was combined with the RFQ criteria to inform the final recommendation. Key considerations included food quality and student appeal, nutritional alignment, operational capacity, cost competitiveness, packaging sustainability and compost potential, and responsiveness to District priorities.

This process is now nearing completion, and the final qualifying contract will be brought to the Board for approval on May 14.