Maple Mustang Round-Up

Welcome back, Maple families! We hope everyone enjoyed a restful winter break and is feeling refreshed as we begin the second half of the school year. This is a reminder that this Monday—and all Mondays—are early release days, with all students dismissed at 1:30 p.m.

Rain is expected for much of the week, so students will enter campus through the MPR each morning and wait there before school begins. With wet weather, please take extra care in the parking lot and drop-off areas—drive slowly, watch for pedestrians, and help us keep everyone safe during arrival and dismissal.

We are excited for all that lies ahead this semester, including a highlight for our 5th graders, who will be attending the Fulcrum Stand Proud ropes course field trip on Tuesday—a wonderful opportunity for teamwork, confidence building, and leadership. We also look forward to seeing families at our English Language Advisory Council (ELAC) meeting on January 15.

Finally, a reminder that the enrollment window for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. Families with incoming TK students are encouraged to begin the enrollment process as soon as possible. We’re looking forward to a great rest of the year—thank you for being such a supportive part of our Maple community!

January 6- Fulcrum Stand Proud field trip 5th Grade

January 15- ELAC Meeting 5:30-6:30 pm

January 18- Happy Birthday Ms. Gideon!

January 19- NO SCHOOL: Martin Luther King Jr Day

January 28- Happy Birthday Ms. Sammy!

Please consider signing up for Maple Chorus for the spring! We were unable to run a chorus for the fall due to low enrollment and would love to bring this wonderful tradition back to Maple. Spring chorus culminates with the All-District Chorus Festival at the Civic Arts Plaza and is a wonderful experience for all future performers! We hope to have Maple Mustangs there.

We have seen an increase in food deliveries for students. To be clear, our office staff CANNOT manage daily food drop offs for students. We cannot guarantee that the student will be able to receive food drop offs in the front office. We do NOT accept Door Dash or delivery service food for students under any circumstances. The delivery driver will be turned away. Please limit food drop offs to emergency situations only as it is a burden on our hard working front office staff. Our district is proud to offer free lunch for every student on campus every day. Please save special food from restaurants for our family picnic lunch days and encourage your student to remember to bring their lunch or order from the cafeteria.

Please see the following information about e-bike laws, definitions, and safety practices to keep all of our students safe and legally compliant as they ride.

E-Bike Slideshow presented by Thousand Oaks Police Department Traffic Unit

See below links to our Parent-Family Engagement Compact in both English and Spanish

We are looking for parents who would like to join Maple's School Site Council and help us shape the future of our school! Please contact Mrs. O'Weger for more information.

A draft copy of our School Plan for Student Achievement can be found here. Thank you to our School Site Council for all of their hard work in making this document happen!

Maple is looking for school representatives on the following District Advisory Councils and Committees

• District Advisory Council
• African American District Advisory Council
• Gifted and Talented Education District Advisory Council
• LGBTQ+ District Advisory Council

Special Education District Advisory Council (SEDAC)

What is SEDAC?

A district advisory council made up of parent/caregiver representatives, who currently represent over 2000 students with IEPs or 504s, and their families from CVUSD school sites and programs, preschool to post secondary.

Our Purpose:

We advise and support the CVUSD in ensuring high quality special education and related services for all students who have IEPs or 504s. In collaboration with district administration we work to improve the educational experience and outcomes for students by providing recommendations on polices, procedures and resources related to special education services.

Committee sign-ups - our committees is where much of our district recommendations come from. They meet outside of our meeting time, some meet virtually. I’ll be sending you a Google link if you’re interested in joining one . Just a few to mention, safety committee, communication and many more. You do not have to be a rep to sign up for these.

Unity Day and Inclusive Schools week events - school are planning, our Disability Inclusion Toolkit is a great resource

Highlighting Instances of Inclusion - Sedac would love to highlight those staff members at our schools who are taking steps towards meaningful inclusion. Not only does this help give us all ideas of what can be done, but it also acknowledges our hard-working staff and we know just how much that can mean to be seen and valued.

Happy to discuss further if you have any questions.

Jackie Z. Ougourian

Member at Large SEDAC

818.421.9332

Does Your Company Match Donations?

Double the impact of your gift to Maple PFA!

Many companies offer matching gift programs, where they will match your donation dollar-for-dollar, turning your $50 into $100 for Maple students

How it works:

1. Donate to Maple PFA (membership, or general donation)

2. Submit a match request through your employer’s HR portal

3. Your company sends an additional donation — at no cost to you!

Local companies that offer matching gifts include:

• Amgen

• Bank of America

• Disney

• Google

• Kaiser Permanente

• Qualcomm

• Target

• Wells Fargo

(and many more — check with your HR department!)

Your matched donation helps fund PE, Art, Music, Field Trips, Talent Show, and more!

School portraits taken by Cornerstone Photography are now available for viewing and ordering! All orders must be placed online and will be mailed directly home. To view your portrait, click the link below and enter your online code which is CVUSD and your Student ID. If you do not know your child’s student ID, please contact our school office and we will provide it for you.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW YOUR PORTRAIT

Online Code: CVUSD+Student ID (For Example: CVUSD123456)

For additional questions, you may contact customercare@cornerstone.photo or (805) 529-1635.

From time to time, individuals or groups in the community will distribute information and advertisements to parents/guardians on the public sidewalks during school arrival or dismissal. This information is not affiliated or endorsed by Maple Elementary school and CVUSD.

Any approved communications (i.e. announcements, fliers) from Maple Elementary school and CVUSD will be provided directly from the school to you via email, or given to your students to take home.

If you ever are unsure whether or not materials are from Maple and CVUSD, please do not hesitate to contact the front office at 805-498-6748.

Maple Elementary and the Conejo Valley Unified School District are dedicated to providing you with transparent information about your child’s education in a timely manner. We want you to feel comfortable addressing your questions. With direct and respectful communication, most issues are resolved at the school level.

Please use this "Where Do I Start?" Communication Guidelines for Parents & Guardians to help address any current or future questions and concerns you may have.

Come be a part of the Maple Parent Faculty Association (PFA), a non-profit booster club that supports fun activities at our school! Click here for more information!

Show off your Mustang pride with spirit wear for the new school year! Click here for our online store.

Click here for a Bus application for the 2025-2026 School Year