TOHS Green Sheet

Hello Lancer Families!

A quick clarifying remark about E-Bikes at TOHS...they are not, under any circumstances, to be ridden on our campus at any time. That includes the parking lots as well. If students ride E-Bikes to school they are to get off the bike and walk it from the sidewalk, across the parking lot, through the gate and to a bike rack. E-Bike hysteria has gotten out of hand and unfortunately, we see as many kids (and some adults) riding E-Bikes irresponsibly as we do those who are riding safely and responsibly. Students who do not live up to this expectation will lose the right altogether to bring their E-Bikes onto campus. Continued violations could result in serious consequences. If you ride an E-Bike, please follow the rules, use a little common sense, be safe, and wear a helmet.

I understand that there was some confusion last Thursday about our bell schedule and the absence of Office Hour. As I understand it, some families had heard that because we did NOT have Office Hour last week, classes started at 8:30. That, unfortunately, is not good information. Let me clarify, as Office Hour doesn't officially start until Thursday, September 4th - if, for whatever reason, we do not have Office Hour (which will seldom be the case once we get going on the 4th), classes will continue to start at 9:15. This Thursday, August 28th, we will not have Office Hour - classes start at 9:15. If you have any questions, call the office.

Finally, a few important notes about Chromebooks as information has recently changed. While it is true that students may opt NOT to accept a Chromebook from the school and use their own laptop or Chromebook, it also true that teachers MAY (per our regulations) require students to use a CVUSD Chromebook when taking online exams. Let's first address the why: CVUSD offers an online service to teachers called Lightspeed. Lightspeed allows teachers to monitor all Chromebooks in their classrooms. As more and more teachers are coming to rely on online exams, a service like Lightspeed gives teachers the ability to ensure that no academic dishonesty is taking place during tests. Lightspeed does not allow us to monitor privately owned devices. As such, on days that teachers are giving an online exam, they have the authority to require students to use a CVUSD issued Chromebook.

Let's talk about how we will manage this. Families have a couple of options. First, have your student take their CVUSD-issued Chromebook, even if they plan to use their private device the majority of the time. On test days, they can simply bring their CVUSD Chromebook and then return to their own device the next class. Here's the other option, students may check out a Chromebook on days that they have a test from the Chromebook room in K1 (library building) and return the Chromebook at the end of the day. Additionally, in order to use a loaner Chromebook, the parent and student MUST sign the CVUSD Acceptable Use Policy.

Note - and this is key - students MAY NOT check out a loaner on any random day if they have simply forgotten to bring or to charge their Chromebook. We simply don't have the inventory to do that. If you have questions, again, please give us a call.

That's it for now, enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Eric

Dr. Eric Bergmann, Principal

#BleedGreen

Before World War II, football was played with one team that operated as both the offense and the defense, with no substitutions allowed. During the war, many of the men who would have played football were drafted into the war, which meant frequent roster changes. As a result, the rules were changed to allow substitutions, which became immediately popular with players and coaches. Even after the war ended, substitutions remained common and evolved into the offensive and defensive player groups we see today, as well as the addition of special teams.

Office Hour begins on September 4th. Please take some time to review the 9-minute video below that tells students how to navigate our new support program.

HOMECOMING IS IN 2 WEEKS!! The dance will be Saturday, September 6. Get your tickets before prices go up!

• 8/19 - 8/25: $45 w/ ASB, $50 w/o
• 8/26 - 9/3: $55 w/ ASB, $60 w/o
• @ Door: $65

For more information on the dance, including FAQs, go to the TOHS Activities website HERE

Homecoming Dress Up Days

Tuesday, 9/2: Class Colors (9th Green, 10th Grey, 11th White, 12th Black)

Wed, 9/3: Travel Leisure Day (comfy airport clothes/PJs)

Thursday, 9/4: Tacky Tourist Day

Friday, 9/5: Green Hole Black Out

Club Applications due September 12

Applications are now being accepted for clubs for the 2025-26 school year. All new and returning clubs need to submit an application. All things club-related can be found on the Activities website HERE including applications. Don’t delay!

• We have a 24 hour line available for families to inform us of absences, appointments, etc. Please add (805) 496-6998 to your contacts.
• Please call attendance ahead of time if your student is leaving early. When you arrive, your student can be ready and waiting for you!
• Students without an Off Campus Pass leaving at lunch and returning may only leave when met by a parent/guardian or designee in the office.

5 Star used for Bathroom Passes, OCP, Unscheduled Period & ASB Card

• Students, download the FREE 5 Star Students App today!
• Teachers are exclusively using 5 Star for hall passes
• You’ll always have a digital student ID card if you forget/lose your physical card.
• Your class schedule is accessible on the app.

Unscheduled Period

• All students with an unscheduled period may go off campus only if they have been approved. 9th and 10th must have a parent/guardian come in to the attendance office to sign the release form in person.
• All students who cannot go off campus must remain in the quad area during their unscheduled period. We need to be able to supervise students, including athletes. Coaches will advise players when & where their team will meet.
• All students who are allowed to leave campus during their unscheduled period can use their 5Star digital ID.

You can help the flow of traffic on Lancer Way by allowing cars who are heading down to the park, the north lot or the baseball lot pass on the right!

Our annual Homecoming football game and dance are just around the corner, and we need your help! We have our big Homecoming football game on Friday, September 5, and then the Homecoming Dance will happen on Saturday, September 6. The TOHS Administration and Staff are asking for some wonderful parents to help out at the Homecoming Dance and some generous parents to donate prepackaged snacks and treats to be enjoyed by the students during the dance. Please review the available sign up opportunities below and find your volunteer spot. Thank you!

On August 28th, TOPD Deputies will be distributing donut holes to students (by the band gate) in exchange for them sharing positive and influential goals they have for the upcoming school year. This is a fun and meaningful way to inspire students to start strong and stay focused.

Sophomore and Junior families in The Center, there is a welcome meeting on Tuesday, September 2nd. Please join us in the MPR at 6:30 PM. Senior families will be meeting at a later date.

Attention Student Athletes!

When accessing the log in page for the NCAA Eligibility Center, please do not sign in using the High School portal. This is for TOHS administrators and staff only.

The student portal to sign in can be accessed HERE.

To find out more about the NCAA and college athletics, please click HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor

Students, please enable messaging for the 5Star app on your phone. We will be pushing out information, conducting voting and polls, and holding contests through the app throughout the year. We promise we won’t clutter your notifications with incessant messages!

Need new TOHS gear? Please scan the QR code for our Mascot Shop above. FREE Shipping directly to your home on orders of $100+ until August 31! Additionally, there are more offerings in the Student Store, so stop on by!

Ms. Ross - A - Dan (+ ETHOS)

Mrs. Britt - Dar - Li (+ LEAP/WAV)

Ms. Montero - Lo - Ros (+ MLL)

Ms. Scott - out of office for Semester 1

Mr. Solis - Rot - Z (+ The Center)

Mrs. Daigneault - College/Career Readiness

As we embark on another exciting school year filled with growth, learning, and student achievement, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your support of our students and the various extracurricular activities they enjoy. Participation in athletics and extracurricular activities is not just about competition; it fosters teamwork, builds character, and creates lifelong memories.

We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Booster Clubs and all parents who contribute donations to support these organizations which play a vital role in enriching district-sponsored activities across our campuses.

However, as you may know, the costs associated with transportation for these events can be significant. CVUSD currently funds all transportation costs for in-season competition. Booster donations help support transportation costs only when the booster club requests a charter bus for the event or for off-season activities.

We kindly ask you to consider making a contribution to help offset the transportation costs for our student-athletes. Your contribution will directly support the costs of buses for all in-season contests, allowing our students to travel safely and arrive ready to give their best on the field, court, or stage.

The contribution for a 1st sport/activity is $135.00, 2nd sport/activity is $80.00 and 3rd sport/activity is $60.00.

Please make your contribution here

On behalf of the Athletics and Activities department, we appreciate your support!

Did you know the number to call in an absence/late arrival/early release is NOT the same as the school’s main number? We have a 24-hour line available for families to inform us of absences, appointments, etc. Save (805) 496-6998 to your contacts so you do not have to search for the number when you need to call.

Please call ahead of time if your student is leaving early. It is a huge time saver if you call ahead and your student picks up their pass earlier in the day. This enables your student to be ready and waiting for you when you arrive!

Stay Informed: Mobile Devices Policy Update for the 2025-2026 School Year

The Conejo Valley Unified School District Board of Education recently approved an updated version of CVUSD Board Policy 5131.8 “Mobile Communication Devices.”

For all CVUSD Students in Grades TK-8:

• Mobile communication devices shall be turned off and/or on silent mode and put away during instructional time.
• Students in grades Preschool through 8th grade shall not use cell phones, smart watches, pagers, or other mobile communication devices on campus during instructional and non-instructional time (e.g. recess, passing periods, nutrition, lunch).

For all CVUSD Students in Grades 9-12:

• Mobile communication devices shall be turned off and/or on silent mode and put away during instructional time.
• Students in Grades 9 through Post-Secondary may use cell phones, smart watches, pagers, or other mobile communication devices on campus during non-instructional time (e.g. passing periods, nutrition, lunch) as long as the device is utilized in accordance with law and any rules that individual school sites may impose

Check out the below flyer for more information about what this new policy will look like at our school!

Parents, if you are interested in being able to access your Student's Canvas page as an observer, please click here for instructions: https://www.conejousd.org/Page/1787

Parents in Booster groups - please help us help you!! If you schedule a restaurant night, PLEASE notify Jody Benon in our activities office (jbenon@conejousd.org) before advertising it! We want to avoid groups booking competing fundraisers on the same night.

Also...if you want to post a flyer in the Green Sheet, be sure to send it to me in JPEG format. Thanks!

We have updated hours for student Tech Help in Rm# K01 (next to the library)

TOHS will no longer allow food service delivery companies such as Door Dash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub to deliver food to school for students to pick up. If a student forgets their lunch, they are encouraged to take advantage of the free meal service in the cafeteria.

Parents are also encouraged to have their students use the free meal service from the cafeteria instead of dropping off food at the front office. For any items dropped off by parents, students will not be allowed to leave class to retrieve them. Students can pick up those items dropped off either at Nutrition or Lunch.

If you or your student want to check on current grades, please refer to the grades that are in Q. The Canvas grading feature is a tool - a bridge - that connects the two systems. Not all grades are entered into Canvas, however, ALL grades are entered into Q.

For our new Athletics website, go here: TOAthletics.com

Tickets for all athletic contests that require a ticket for admission can be purchased at gofan.com. You can also scan the QR code below. Note - there will be no cash transactions.

All athletes (including off-season programs) will need to have a current physical and Athletic Clearance on file. Athletic clearances are good for one calendar year and can be used for multiple TOHS sports. The form can be filled out by your doctor. For instructions on completing the Athletic Clearance and the Athletic Clearance form, use this link: https://tohsathletics.org/athletic-clearanceforms-2/

ASB Request Form: Please complete the Google Form, click HERE. Below is the information for why you will complete this form.

Thank you for your consideration and interest in ASB support. Please fill out this form to request ASB support services for your event, club, program, etc.

ASB services include the following:

- Posters (3' x 2')

- Flyers (8.5" x 11")

- Lancer Lately segments (not to exceed 30 seconds)

- Green/white/black balloon clusters (no arches)

- Audio/Visual needs (Projection Screen, sound, music)

This form must be submitted at least TWO (2) WEEKS prior to your event. Any requests not submitted two (2) weeks prior will not be considered due to scheduling and time allotments for request fulfillment. Thank you for your understanding.

The ASB Advisor (Mr. Smith) and ASB Executive Cabinet receive and act on this Request Form.

** I understand that it is the responsibility of the requesting group to confirm all requests with the ASB Advisor at csmith@conejousd.org THREE (3) DAYS prior to the event date. **

Daily Bulletin Request: Please complete the Google Form, click HERE. Below is the information for why you will complete this form.

This announcement will be included in either/both n-person ASB Announcements during Period 1 on Tuesdays and Lancer Lately Report on Fridays. This announcement will also be included in the Daily Bulletin that is emailed to Thousand Oaks High School Staff.

Thousand Oaks High School is excited to announce it's continued partnership with the 5-Star School program this year. In an effort to bolster our already famous school spirit, 5-Star Schools takes us to a whole new level. Staff and students will be competing this year for the Lancer Cup! Last year, the Sophomore Class too the top prize. For those familiar with Harry Potter, it works just like the House Cup. Grade levels (and yes, our faculty) will be competing against each other in order to win the Lancer Cup. Points are earned by attending school events, displaying school spirit and doing good deeds around campus. More details to come from our activities department. Students should start by following the instructions below in order to download the app so that they can start earning points for being great Lancers!

Is your student a potential college-bound athlete? Do you know the requirements for the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)?

Check out our NCAA resource page on our TOHS counseling webpage: https://sites.google.com/learn.conejousd.net/tohscounseling

TOHS counseling has also created a video that explains the difference between NCAA Division I, II, and III. View it here: https://youtu.be/xB9lVPMIY2M

Although all students will continue to receive meals at no charge again this school year it is very important for parents or guardians, to complete and submit an application for free or reduced meals as soon as possible after July 1st. Visit https://conejo.vcoe.org/fsonline/Main/Login to complete the application online starting on July 1st, 2024.

For first-time applicants, it's recommended to use a desktop computer to set up your profile. If your student is found eligible to receive meal benefits it might also qualify your family for discounts on gas, electricity, cell phone or cable service, and a waiver to take the SAT and ACT tests.

PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE SCHOOL SITE AND DISTRICT OFFICE AFTER JULY 1ST

If any school group would like to add a slide on our new marquee, please use the form below and submit to Activities secretary, Jody Benon (jbenon@conejousd.org).

Reminder if your student carries medication(prescription or non-prescription) on campus and you have not turned the attached document, please have it completed and signed by your physician and returned to the health office. Please refer to page 2 of the document for a list of acceptable medications a student can carry on them during the school day and for school activities. If your student is currently carrying medications not listed on the acceptable medication list, please have them bring it into the health office with the attached form completed. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions on this matter, contact the Health Clerk ext. 1022

A link to the form and guidelines:

https://www.conejousd.org/cms/lib/CA50010930/Centricity/Domain/110/Authorization%20for%20medication%20authorization%20form%202019.pdf

Looking for a way to support the school while also increasing advertising for your business or organization? Our ASB Officers are selling banner space on the tennis court fences that run along Moorpark Rd. and Flores Rd. Call Lisa Solis in the TOHS Student Store for more details if you are interested. 100% of the funds are directed into student programs.

Thanks to those individuals who have ordered a banner. Space is limited and going fast - so act now!

All CVUSD and TOHS attendance policies and procedures will be followed in TOHS classes. Students may be dropped from the class and assigned an “F” due to excessive truancies and/or unexcused absences.

The California Proficiency Program (CPP) is a voluntary test that assesses proficiency in basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills taught in public schools. Eligible pupils who pass the CHSPE are awarded a Certificate of Proficiency by the State Board of Education. A pupil who receives a Certificate of Proficiency may, with verified approval from the parent or legal guardian, leave high school early. The Certificate of Proficiency, however, is not equivalent to completing all coursework required for regular graduation from high school. For more information, including administration dates and registration deadlines, visit the following website: http://www.chspe.net/

In addition to our website (www.conejousd.org/tohs), you can find us on Facebook. Also, it seems every student group on campus has a Twitter and Instagram account that will allow you to follow individual groups should you wish to do so. Our school has a great general twitter feed that tweets lots info about the school (@ThousandOaksHS).

#BleedGreen

#EveryLancerEveryDay

#CVUSDForward

Email: tohs_web@conejousd.org
Website: http://www.conejousd.org/tohs

Instagram: @thousandoakshs
Location: 2323 North Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
Phone: 805-495-7491