Mustang Round-Up 9/29/25

Dear Mustang Families,

It’s hard to believe we are already wrapping up our first full month of school! Thank you for helping make September such a strong start. Our students are building great habits, friendships, and pride in their school community, and it shows each day.

Coming Up

• School Picture Day — Monday, September 29
  Make sure your Mustang brings their best smile!

• No School — Thursday, October 2
  Please plan accordingly.

• Parent–Teacher Conferences — October 13–17
  The week of conferences will be minimum days with 12:30 PM dismissal.

• Halloween at Maple — Friday, October 31
  Halloween will also be a minimum day. We’re excited for a school-wide Costume Parade and Carnival—look out for details on costumes, schedules, and volunteer opportunities later this month.

As we head into October, let’s continue to remind our Mustangs of the importance of treating themselves, each other, and our school with kindness and respect. Together, we’re building a school environment that is safe, joyful, and welcoming for all.

With Mustang Pride,

Meghann O’Weger
Principal, Maple Elementary

Our school picture day is Monday September 29. Students will have pictures taken before first recess. Make-up day is November 6.

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.

In September we are celebrating Attendance Awareness Month. Regular attendance helps each of our Mustangs be successful. Being present each day helps students stay on track academically, build strong social connections with peers, and develop the routines that support confidence and progress. When students miss school, they miss valuable learning experiences and opportunities to grow both academically and socially. Missing more than one day a month can add up to 10% of the school year and cause your child to be considered chronically absent. This affects our school dashboard, our school funding, and most importantly the success of each Mustang on our campus. Thank you for helping your child be here on time, every day!

Monday September 22 we will celebrate a the culmination of a great week of attendance with Pajama Day!

Finally we will have a monthly attendance goal as well! If our Maple mustangs can improve our overall attendance by 1% this month we will have school-wide spirit shirts for every student as a reward. Help us to earn this reward by making sure our #MustangsShowUp in the month of September!

September 29: School Picture Day!

October 2: No School

October 13-17: ALL students dismissed at 12:30 daily. ELOP and childcare open for students already enrolled in those programs.

October 31: Minimum day + Costume Parade

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.

GATE Parent and Student Information Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 30 at 2:45 in Room 4.
Any parent or student is welcome to attend.

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

Dear Maple Parents,

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Jackie Ougourian and I am honored to serve as the Special Education District Advisory Council Member at Large and the Representative for Maple Elementary. In this role, I am dedicated to advocating for the needs of our students with special needs and ensuring that their voices are heard within our district. As your representative, I am committed to fostering collaboration between parents, educators, and the district to address the challenges and opportunities in our special education programs. I believe that by working together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all students at Maple Elementary. I encourage open communication and would love to hear any thoughts or concerns you may have regarding special education in our school. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at jackieuguryan@yahoo.com or at 818.421.9332 Thank you for your support, and I look forward to working with you to make a positive impact for our students.

Warm regards,

Jackie Z. Ougourian

SEDAC Member at Large

C:818.421.9332

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.

We are kicking off our first Parent/Guardian Workshop of the 2025-2026 school year on Monday, September 29th. The free workshop, presented by Dr. Dena Sellers, Shane Frank, and Nicole Judd, will be held at the University Center from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. The goal of the workshop is to equip families with practical strategies for creating a positive learning environment at home, understanding academic expectations, and facilitating strong communication skills with teachers and school staff. More information can be found here: English/Spanish.

We wanted to make sure you are aware of the new district cell phone policy. I am sure you are aware of the dependency that many pre-teens and teenagers have to mobile devices. It has made it increasingly more difficult for kids to pay attention in class, engage with their peers, and we have seen an increase in students reporting anxiety and depression as a a result. We know that we need to do something different to help kids. Therefore, we are making school cell phone free areas. As a parent myself, I understand that parents are concerned about safety. We ALWAYS allow students to call home from the office. If you are putting a watch on your child, it must remain in "school mode." Any child found texting, accessing the internet, or using aps on their phone will have their phone/watch confiscated and it will need to be picked up from the office by an adult.

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.

We’re excited to welcome back Deputy Jaime Reyes to Maple Elementary as our School Resource Officer! She has been with the Sheriff's Office for 14 years and this is our 3rd year with her at Maple. Deputy Reyes brings her warm smile, positive energy, and dedication to keeping our school safe and secure. She’ll be a friendly face around campus—connecting with students, supporting staff, and helping ensure Maple is a place where everyone feels protected and cared for. Be sure to say hello and give her a big Mustang welcome!

Lunch is FREE for all students this school year! Please help our school by continuing to fill out the school lunch application form

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