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Dear Families, CLICK BELOW to view this week's Bobcat Newsletter. As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow Friday, December 19. We wish our ISMV Community nothing but the best and joyful this Holiday Season. Class resumes on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Please review the newsletter in its entirety.

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Third grade smiles.

A team from Swatch came out to read a book and do some activities with second grade regarding learning to tell time and their new kids' watch.

Dear Imagine School Parents & Guardians,

I would like to introduce you to Raven, a 3 year old female Bernadoodle, who will be officially on campus several times each month.

Raven has passed her Canine Good Citizen’s Test (CGC) and all requirements permitting her to join us on campus. We are very excited to have her be a part of the Imagine School Community!

I’d like to share some information about the benefits of having a therapy dog in school as well as answer some potential questions or concerns you may have:

Benefits of having a therapy dog in schools:

● Increased self-esteem and positive interactions between staff and students.
● Decreased blood pressure and increased physical stimulation.
● Increased memory and problem solving skills.
● Increase in positive mood; places students at ease and increases openness/socialization with
others.
● Studies have shown an Increase in student reading skills when they are given opportunities to read to an accepting, non-judgemental audience ie. a therapy dog.
Concerns and Considerations:
● Raven has a non-shedding hypoallergenic coat, which is suitable for students with allergies.
● Raven will only interact with students who want to work with her. This is to be mindful of students that may not like dogs or have a fear of them. Research has shown that work with therapy dogs often decreases one’s fear of animals.
● Raven will be on a leash and wear a collar and vest when she is on school grounds; she will not be free to roam.
● Raven lives with my family on a full-time basis. She is up to date on vaccination records, registered with the city, socialized with children on an ongoing basis and is groomed regularly.
● Raven will have access to food, water and be given multiple opportunities to be brought outside for bathroom breaks during the day.

We are extremely excited to welcome Raven to the Imagine School Mountain View team and believe that her influence will be a positive one for staff and students.

Mrs. Andrea Johnsen
Alliance of Therapy Dog
[email protected]

ISMV

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