TOHS Green Sheet

Dear Lancer Families,

This Wednesday, October 22nd, is Unity Day. This day is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month and it’s more than just a tradition; it's a profound statement of who we are and who we strive to be as a school community.

The PACER Organization's National Bullying Prevention Center initiated this day to send a universal message: that we are united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. The color orange isn't just festive for the season; it’s a symbol of safety and visibility. By wearing it, we're making a bright, undeniable statement that bullying in any form—physical, verbal, social, or cyber—is unacceptable at Thousand Oaks High School.

For any high school environment, Unity Day carries a weight of responsibility and empowerment.

• It means standing with your peers. In the complex social landscape of high school, too often those who are targeted by bullying feel isolated, invisible, or alone. By wearing orange, you’re providing a tangible, visible sign of solidarity, showing them that an entire community sees and supports them. You are telling them, "You are not alone."

• It means choosing empathy over indifference. Bullying thrives in silence. Unity Day is an action-oriented call to all of you to break that silence. It empowers you—the bystanders—to become upstanders. It means stepping in, speaking out, and reaching out to an adult when you see something wrong. It means actively choosing courage over comfort.

• It means building a future culture. This day encourages us to focus on the positive behaviors that transform our school into a truly healthy community. It challenges us to look beyond our immediate circles, to respect differences, and to intentionally include those who may feel left out. When we practice kindness and acceptance today, we are building a foundation of respect that will last long after graduation.

We are asking everyone to be a catalyst for change by wearing orange on Wednesday. Our school is only as strong, safe, and welcoming as we collectively choose to make it. Let's make that choice a positive one.

Sincerely,

Dr. Eric Bergmann, Principal

#BleedGreen

History of Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte: Developed by then-director of espresso, Peter Dukes, Starbucks’ iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte could have entered the cultural lexicon as the Fall Harvest Latte (another original name contender), according to the company. Since the drink’s debut in 2003, more than 600 million PSLs have changed hands around the world. The PSL nickname, incidentally, comes from the company itself; it’s the code baristas write on cups.

Unity Day

Unity Day is Wednesday! Wear orange to show your support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Let’s stand together against bullying and celebrate unity on campus! Come on out to the quad at lunch to sign a pledge on the poster to stand up to bullying and be an ally for inclusion on this campus and community!

Freshman Class Election results

Congratulations our new Freshman Class Officers:

• Tristan Bergmann Petersen, President
• Maddie Friedman, Vice President

Rivalry Week with NPHS

Rivalry Week with NPHS is here!

Monday: We Can Beat You In Our Sleep - Wear PJs

Tuesday: Sports fans vs. Rock Bands - TO dress as sports fans

Wednesday: Unity Day - Wear Orange

Thursday: Skaters vs. Surfers - TO dress as skaters

Friday: Whiteout vs. Blackout - TO is Whiteout

Red Ribbon Week

Next Friday at lunch, join us for our Red Ribbon Week Lunch Time Activity (LTA)! Come by the quad to take the pledge to live drug-free and support healthy choices. There’ll be music, activities, and a chance to show your commitment to a positive, healthy lifestyle.

Calling in for appointments

• 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. Please say what type of appointment it will be. When you arrive, your student can be ready and waiting for you!

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.
• An unserved
• The next Saturday Work Study is scheduled for November 15. Students should arrive no later than 8:00.

Hey Seniors, it’s officially time to order your Senior Gear! From October 13th to November 5th, pre-orders can be made through the Student Store, either online or in person. Also, a big thank you to T-SHIRTGUYS for creating this year's senior designs!

Congratulations to Raya Liu and Lotus Ward of the Thousand Oaks High School Choir program! Raya and Lotus auditioned and were selected for the Southern California Vocal Association High School Honor Choir. They were two of over 220 vocalists selected from as far north as Bakersfield to the southern border. Raya and Lotus will travel to the University of Redlands in November to participate in the honor choir weekend, culminating in a performance with prestigious guest conductor Dr. Alyssa Cossey. To purchase tickets for the concert, click here: https://scvachoral.org/payments.php Way to go Raya and Lotus!

Violet Rodriguez:

Violet has quickly become an integral part of the Ceramics classroom and has helped immensely as our class TA. More importantly, Violet has jumped into the practice of Ceramics with passion and creativity rarely seen in people so new to the subject. She's taken it upon herself to complete projects that go far beyond what's expected and her larger creations are on a practically professional level. It's also been wonderful seeing her learn the Throwing Wheel independently, one of our first students to try it this year. I look forward to seeing what else she's able to learn this year and in the future.

Derrick Hernandez:

Derrick started this year of Ceramics strongly, creating unique and original takes on each of his Ceramics projects. I've been stopped multiple times by other students and staff to compliment his work and to ask if a student had made it so early in the year. Derrick has also been a great help as a Teacher's Assistant, helping us keep up with the daily tasks that are essential in a Ceramics classroom. I'm incredibly impressed by his skills and can't wait to see what he's able to make later in the year and beyond!

Boys soccer tryouts begin soon. Varsity tryouts will begin on Friday, October 31 in the stadium from 3:00-5:00. Frosh/soph and JV tryouts will begin Monday, November 3 at the park next to the high school. Tryouts will be 2:30-4:30 and will conclude on Wednesday, November 12.

There will be no tryout on Tuesday, November 11 due to the holiday.

ALL athletes must be cleared through athleticclearance.com prior to trying out. Bring shingaurds and water. Any questions contact Coach Mark Tietjen at matietjen@conejousd.org.

Please note the changes made to the room assignments and the math levels...

Thousand Oaks High School Construction Technology and Woodworking students attended the Ventura County Trades Day on Thursday, October 9. During the event, students connected with more than 30 programs and employers from across Ventura County to learn about a wide range of career opportunities in the trades. The experience gave students a firsthand look at how the skills they are building in class can lead to rewarding careers in construction, carpentry, and related industries. Thank you to Mr. Bell for arranging for this invaluable experience to meet with professionals from our community . . . And yes, they all knew Mr. Bell - Lancers are lucky to have Mr. Bell on faculty!

Students interested in learning more about Construction Technology and Woodworking at Thousand Oaks High School are encouraged to visit Mrs. Cooper in Room K2B or Mr. Bell in the Construction Lab for more information

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

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.

CVUSD Healthcare Summit - sign up in the College and Career Center, Room D2, and pick up your field trip permission slip - Thursday, Oct 23rd

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

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 and Career Readiness Counselor

Ms. Krostag - College and Career Specialist

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

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