CVUSD's Communication Snapshot

📍 Calendar Reminder: President's Day Weekend Ahead - No School on Friday, February 13th and Monday, February 16th

Top Headlines:

• Sustaining Student Mental Health & Wellness Services

• 📬You've Got Mail: Help Shape the Future of CVUSD - Take Our Annual Feedback Survey

• Save the Date: School and Community Resource Fair for Families of Students with IEPs

• CVUSD High School Students Get a "Bite of Reality" at Annual Financial Literacy Program Event with Community Partner Logix

• Congratulations to Two Westlake High Scholars Selected for Competitive Amgen Biotechnology Internship

• Sweet & Nutritious: Learn About February’s Harvest of the Month - Oranges 🍊
  
  

Events This Week:

• February 11th: CVUSD TK Winter Wonderland Night at the Grant R. Brimhall Library

Upcoming Events & Deadlines:

• February 19th: Elementary Parents Math Webinar - Supporting Student Success in Math

• February 25th: Black History Month Celebration

• Ongoing Enrollment - Free Class Offerings from the Conejo Valley Adult School

📆 Holiday Weekend Ahead: In recognition of President's Day all CVUSD schools and District offices will be closed on Friday, February 13th and Monday, February 16th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17th. Click here to view the complete 2025-2026 School Year Calendar.

CVUSD is proud to offer students a myriad of Mental Health & Wellness Services across our campuses. This includes being home to ten Wellness Centers, located at our secondary school campuses, which offer drop-in services, individual and small group counseling, workshops, schoolwide activities, and more.

Currently, the U.S. Department of Education is withholding nearly $5 million in previously awarded School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) Services Grant Program funds intended to support CVUSD’s Mental Health & Wellness Services for the 2026–2027 school year. The interruption of funding is the result of federal administrative and legal actions affecting SBMH grant recipients nationwide, not because of any act or omission by the CVUSD. Although the CVUSD joined federal litigation and court orders have directed further action by the Department, the federal government has not released confirmed, usable funds and has instead issued a limited extension to fund services through February 6, 2026. As a result, CVUSD does not presently have access to the remaining funds, and the matter remains pending further judicial review, with the next Ninth Circuit hearing scheduled for February 23.

How You Can Help Right Now: A new Initiative from the State of California, the California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), has made it possible for our CVUSD schools to directly be reimbursed by private health insurance plans for the mental health and wellness services provided to students on campus by our mental health clinicians and counselors. By providing CVUSD with your health insurance plan information, CVUSD can begin the process of billing for the mental health and wellness services your student(s) receive. Please be assured that there is no cost to you. You will not receive a bill or a co-pay, and these services will not count towards or impact your insurance deductible in any way.

How to Get Started:

👉 Click here to provide health insurance information and consent via the secure Healthy Campus online portal.

👉 Click here for step-by-step instructions for accessing and uploading information to Healthy Campus.

Why it Matters: Now, when families provide their private health insurance plan information, our schools can get reimbursed through CYBHI for the important mental health services they provide, which will provide critical financial support for these on-campus services.

Reminder: CVUSD is committed to partnering with parents and guardians who will be informed with consent sought before children receive ongoing individual mental health services at school.

The CVUSD stands unwavering in our commitment to the overall well-being and mental health of every student we serve. For additional information, click here to visit our new Sustaining Student Mental Health & Wellness website.

On Friday, February 6th our 2026 CVUSD Annual Feedback Survey was sent out via email to all parents and guardians. The Annual Feedback Survey for all CVUSD employees will be deployed this week. This important survey is confidential, takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, and the information received will help to shape the future of CVUSD.

➡️ The subject of the email is: Conejo Valley Unified School District needs your feedback

➡️ The survey email will be from the sender: Conejo Valley Unified School District.

➡️ Families will receive one survey link to complete for each of their CVUSD students.
➡️ The survey will be deployed to the first parent/guardian listed in each student's account.
➡️ If you're a Parent/Guardian and have not yet received the Survey please complete this Support Form.

⚠️If you do not receive this survey in your inbox, please check your spam folder. ⚠️

Please be on the lookout for this important email in your inbox - your input is greatly appreciated!

The CVUSD Special Education Department invites families of students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to join them at the CVUSD hosted Resource Fair on Wednesday, February 18th from 9am to 10:30am in the University Center MPR (2801 Atlas Avenue, Thousand Oaks). CVUSD staff including CVUSD school psychologists, and BCBAs, as well as representatives from community agencies/resources such as Rainbow Connection and Tri-Counties Regional Center and more, will provide tables of information. This will also be a great opportunity to learn more about community resources and have any questions that you may have answered.

Last week, approximately 175 CVUSD high school students from Conejo Valley, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, and Westlake High Schools participated in Bite of Reality®, a hands-on financial literacy program hosted in partnership with Logix Federal Credit Union. Held at California Lutheran University’s Soiland Arena, the event used an interactive app to simulate real-life financial decisions, including budgeting, paying bills, managing credit scores, and making everyday purchases.

With support from Logix employee volunteers and community members, students navigated eight “shopping” stations covering housing, transportation, groceries, and more - learning firsthand the importance of smart spending and financial planning. When challenges arose, such as overspending or overdue bills, students worked with credit union volunteers to problem-solve and adjust their budgets.

CVUSD is grateful for our dedicated community partners who continue to go above and beyond to support our students and school communities.

Congratulations to Westlake High School 10th grade students Smrithi B. and Amelia S. for being selected for the highly competitive BOLT! (Biotechnology Opportunities for Leadership and Talent) Internship program through the AMGEN Biotech Experience.

This prestigious internship is a student-focused program for high schoolers and undergraduates designed to explore the diverse and dynamic fields within biotechnology. As part of the program, Smrithi and Amelia will actively support the behind-the-scenes operations of the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) while gaining up to 100 hours of comprehensive exposure to biotechnology. This includes hands-on experience working behind the scenes in industry lab settings, engaging in career development workshops, networking with professional scientists, and exploring future pathways in STEM and biotechnology fields.

Smrithi and Amelia’s selection for this prestigious opportunity speaks volumes about their academic excellence, leadership and passion for science - way to represent Westlake High!

Our Child Nutrition team features a special Harvest of the Month item in school cafeterias every Thursday to introduce students to nutritious, locally grown produce! This month students from our Conejo Academy of Leadership and Language Immersion teamed up with our Child Nutrition team to taste-test this month's special Harvest of the Month item: Valencia, Navel, Cara Cara and Blood Oranges. These tasty citruses are locally grown and sourced from Galpin Family Farm in Reedley, California. Students also showcased their dual language immersion skills by sharing facts about this nutritious and yummy fruit in English and Spanish - watch the video below to learn more!

Do you have a child who will be turning 4 by September 1, 2026? Join us for an enchanting evening at our Transitional Kindergarten Winter Wonderland Night at the Library! We're partnering with the Grant R. Brimhall Library and Newbury Park Library to create a Winter Wonderland where your child can play, create, and explore while you get a firsthand look at how CVUSD’s TK program builds the foundation for academic success for students. Note: No snow gear required—just a sense of wonder!

Wednesday, February 11th • 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Grant R. Brimhall Library

Thursday, March 19th • 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Newbury Park Library

Why Attend?

• Meet CVUSD dedicated teachers and ask questions about TK and the curriculum.
• See the “TK Difference” in action through evidence-based, play-centered learning.
• Connect with other families in our school community.

Our Instructional Services Team invites families to participate in upcoming CVUSD Math Parent Webinars, designed to support student success in mathematics at every grade level.

Two webinars will be hosted - one for elementary families and one for secondary families:

• Elementary Parents Math Webinar: February 19th at 6pm:
  Click Here to Register to Attend
  
  
• Secondary Parents Math Webinar: March 5th at 6pm:
  Click Here to Register to Attend
  
  

These engaging and informative sessions will provide families with a deeper understanding of the California Mathematics Framework and how it guides math instruction across CVUSD schools. Parents will learn about the instructional approaches used in classrooms, the supports and resources available at school, and practical strategies families can use at home to strengthen their child’s math confidence and achievement. The webinars will also highlight CVUSD Math Pathways for middle and high school, helping families better understand course options, progression, and how students are supported as they move toward future academic and career goals. Click here to learn more.

The CVUSD, in proud partnership with the African American District Advisory Council (AADAC), cordially invites all CVUSD families to our Black History Month Celebration. This evening is dedicated to honoring the profound and enduring contributions African Americans have had and continue to make on our culture, history and community.

In collaboration with CVUSD staff and community partners from across the Conejo, we have curated a series of interactive stations designed for education, connection, and joy. Guests will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere featuring food, dance instruction, and meaningful opportunities to engage with neighbors and friends. Details for this free event are as follows:

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Time: 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Location: University Center MPR - 2801 Atlas Ave., Thousand Oaks

📍Click here to RSVP to attend.

Our Conejo Valley Adult School is currently enrolling for the following FREE classes:

📍ESL Classes: Seven levels of English from Beginning Literacy to Advanced. Students will learn Reading, Writing, Conversation, Grammar and Pronunciation.

📍HiSET Prep Classes: In-Person classes to help students study for the five sections of the HiSET (GED) test. We pay for our students to take the HiSET at the end of the semester.

📍Citizenship Classes: Learn about the processes to apply for citizenship as well as government and history questions needed for the new test and practice for the interview process.

How to Register: Please visit the CVAE campus at 1025 Old Farm Road in Thousand Oaks to register in person. Registration hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 9am to 11am and 5pm to 7pm.

Questions? Call (805) 497-2761 ext. 1101 or email lcifuentes@conejousd.org.