TOHS Green Sheet

Hello Lancer Families!

September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States! During Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the countless contributions that Hispanic Americans have made to our nation, and especially to New York City, throughout history. We also take this time to recognize the trailblazing individuals who fought for progress and equity for their communities.

Our national tradition of celebrating Hispanic heritage began in 1968. That year, President Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first proclamation to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Week. Later, in 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed a law to extend the celebration to last an entire month, and National Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated annually ever since.

The dates for Hispanic Heritage Month were chosen to coincide with the Independence Day celebrations of several Latin American nations. The first day, September 15, marks the anniversary of the date that Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua each declared their independence from Spain in 1821. In addition, Chile, Mexico, and Belize have their own Independence Day celebrations throughout the month as well. In all, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates communities with roots in 20 Latin American countries and territories who make up over 19% of the US population.

The theme for Hispanic Heritage Month in 2025 is “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.” This reminds us to honor the traditions and legacies of those who came before us while also looking ahead towards generations to come who will continue to build upon and grow from that history.

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, Thousand Oaks High School will be celebrating the rich, vibrant and vital hispanic cultures that make up our amazing community and great state. We encourage families, educators, and students to dive into our hispanic cultures. One way is to visit the TOHS library and dive into a book that features Hispanic and Latino history, individuals, and experiences at the forefront. We hope you will enjoy and learn from new and classic titles, which cover a range of cultural backgrounds, fiction and nonfiction genres, and unique perspectives that are often not reflected in other popular works.

Dr. Eric Bergmann, Principal

#BleedGreen

On September 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key penned a poem which was later set to music and in 1931 became America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The poem, originally titled “The Defence of Fort M'Henry,” was written after Key witnessed the Maryland fort being bombarded by the British during the War of 1812. Key was inspired by the sight of a lone U.S. flag still flying over Fort McHenry at daybreak.

Hispanic Heritage Month began as a week-long observance in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson, who signed a law authorizing the president to issue annual proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill into law, sponsored by Senator Paul Simon and based on an idea from Representative Esteban Torres, to expand the celebration to a full month from September 15 to October 15

Join Dr. Bergmann in the MPR this Friday, 9/19, from 9:15 - 10:15am for the first Bagels with Bergmann session this year! Come and hear about what is happening around campus, as well as events that are coming up. It's also a chance to have any questions that you have answered. No need to sign up, just check in at the front office and make your way to the MPR by 9:15am. Hope to see you there.

Interested in joining the National Honor Society (NHS)?

To be eligible for membership scholastically, a student must have a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.5 for grades 9th, 10th, and 11th grade.

Click HERE to learn more and apply!

September is Attendance Awareness Month

Thank you for making attendance a priority for the 2024-2025 school year! Consistent attendance will reduce your students’ stress and develop habits that will help them succeed now, stay in college, and keep a job. At school, students have access to meals, mental health supports, and our enrichment activities – sports, clubs, and music – keeping them engaged in the school community. Students who attend are much more likely to pass classes and graduate.

Please call us if you need help with attendance. We want your child to have a successful year! #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow

Automated Phone Calls for Absences

• If you receive an automated phone call for an absence, please call the attendance office at (805) 496-6998 to update the school with the reason. Otherwise, your child will be marked truant after 72 hours.

College Visits

Please be sure to send an email to mkorey@conejousd.org and mgodfrey@conejousd.org at least a week in advance if your senior will miss school to visit a university.

Detentions & Saturday Work Study

Detentions and Saturday School forms are being distributed for excessive tardies and truancies.

• Morning detentions are held in the College & Career Center (CCC) from 7:30-8:20 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• Afternoon detentions are held in J7 from 2:30-3:20 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
• 4 detentions may be served in lieu of a Saturday Work Study (SWS) as long as the detentions are served before the assigned SWS date.
• The next Saturday Work Study is scheduled for September 20. Students should arrive no later than 8:00.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DDvD4jua20Q5AUKd_5dNJJinqVgvOiqlfdcBY4YSqjQ/edit

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 do NOT need to be a member of the Center for Advanced Studies and Research in order to sign up!

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!

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!

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

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

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!

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