TOHS Green Sheet

Dear Lancer Families,

As many of you are aware, our amazing Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) does a great deal to support students and teachers at Thousand Oaks High School. One hundred percent of all money raised by our group is used to support programs like Reflections, Red Ribbon Week, Unity Day, Teacher Mini Grants, and Teacher Appreciation Week. A very large chunk of the money that our PTSA relies on comes from membership, that is, parents who pay $13 a year in order to join our PTSA. That's right, it's just $13 a year. Unlike other schools, who have no problem charging families hundreds of dollars (sometimes thousands if they join the "VIP" tier), we will not price anyone out of joining. However, when people won't join, even at our ridiculously low prices, our PTSA must consider making program changes, raising prices, or finding funds elsewhere. This year, of the approximately 3,300 humans who can call themselves a parent or guardian of a Thousand Oaks High School student, only 205 have joined – roughly 6%. That number won't allow us to do much.

Let me be clear, joining the PTSA does not require you to attend meetings (unless you want to come, everyone is welcome), nor does it require you to take on a formal leadership position or any additional responsibilities. It does require you to make a small financial commitment (the cost of two fancy Starbucks drinks) and to be our cheerleaders. Over the last 63 years, we have learned that what makes our school special is the constant support we receive from the community that we serve. We need you now more than ever. So this holiday season... pick a couple of days, forego your Pumpkin Spice Latte, and instead spend that money on a PTSA membership (and sign your kids up too!). Details on how to join can be found below. Thank you!!

Congratulations to our Cheer Squad! Last weekend, Thousand Oaks cheer competed in the Small Varsity Division 1 competitions at the Varsity UCA SoCal Regional. Our squad faced many Southern California Cheer powerhouses and took third place in the Gameday competition and sixth place in Traditional cheer. Way to go Cheer!

Finally, we are entering one of the busiest months of the school year. This week, the curtain goes up on our incredible theater department's production of "The Outsiders." Our student artists have been working incredibly hard to make this play unforgettable. Come to a show! Opening night is Thursday at 7pm, followed by a show on Friday at 7pm, and two more on Saturday at 2pm and 7pm. Details can be found below.

Have a great Sunday. Sincerely,

Dr. Eric Bergmann, Principal

#BleedGreen

There are four towns in the United States named "Turkey," located in Texas, Arizona, Louisiana, and North Carolina.

5Star Office Hour Student Sign Up Students can sign up for Office Hour by going to their 5Star app and from the Home screen: Simply select

• Office Hour Sessions > Add Sign Ups > choose teacher.

Need to Pick Up Your Child Early? Students cannot be dismissed from class without a pass and cannot check their phones during class time for texts or phone calls. Please call the attendance office ahead of time if your student will be leaving early: (805) 496-6998, which is not the main number to the school. We have a 24 hour line available for our families. It is a time saver if you call ahead and your student picks up their pass before going to their class. Your student can be ready and waiting for you when you arrive and can be on time for the appointment.

Thanksgiving Food Drive Thousand Oaks High School ASB is partnering once again with Adelante Comunidad Conejo for our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive! Donations will be collected through 4th-period classes from November 17–21. Bring in non-perishable food items to help local families in need this holiday season. The 4th-period class that brings in the most items will win a pizza party! A list of the most-needed items will be shared soon. Let’s come together, Lancers, and make a difference for our community!

If you plan on travelling out of the country and will miss an extended amount of school during the upcoming holidays, it is important that you notify your school counselor and attendance office. You will also need to make arrangements on how to complete your required assignments and assessments with your teachers.

Si planeas viajar fuera del país y faltarás a clases por un tiempo prolongado durante las próximas vacaciones, es importante que avises a tu orientador escolar y a la oficina de asistencia. También deberás coordinar con tus profesores cómo completar las tareas y evaluaciones pendientes.

If you’re interested in trying out for the Boys Golf Team, there will be a tryout on Sunday, December 8, starting at 1:00 PM. To participate, you must contact Coach Leibin by Tuesday, December 2, at mleibin@conejousd.org.

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

A reminder that the window to purchase Chromebook Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) will be closing on Sunday, November 30th.

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.

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

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