TOHS Green Sheet

Hello Lancer Families!

Good morning, I trust this edition of the Green Sheet finds you in the midst of a relaxing weekend. From time to time, I receive communications from parents who express concerns about their child's status in a class, activity or in a sport. When asked if they've spoken to the teacher, advisor, or coach I am often told no, for fear that their child will be "retaliated" against for "complaining."

I'd like to have a honest conversation about this occurance. It is completely natural to want to protect your child from awkward situations in a class, activity or sport. However, avoiding the teacher, advisor, or coach, and jumping straight to administration, often creates the exact tension you are trying to prevent. Approaching the teacher, advisor, or coach directly isn't a confrontation; it's a routine professional partnership, and following the school's process actually offers your child the best protection.

Why Protocol Works in Your Favor School protocols exist to resolve issues at the level closest to the concern. If you bypass the teacher, advisor, or coach, administrators will almost certainly redirect you back to them anyway. That sudden top-down pressure can make an initial conversation feel defensive or adversarial before it even starts. Reaching out directly keeps the tone low-stakes, informal, and collaborative.

Reframing the Conversation Teachers, advisors, and coaches interact with parents every day. Fear of retaliation usually stems from high-conflict interactions, but you control the tone of your outreach. Shifting from an accusatory posture to one of curiosity changes the entire dynamic.

• Focus on growth: For instance, in an athletic situation, swap "Why isn't my child playing?" with "What specific skills can my child work on at practice to earn more field time?" In an academic situation, swap "why is my student getting a low grade?" with "what does my student need to work on to better understand the material?"
• Keep it child-centered: Discuss your child’s individual development rather than comparing them to others.
• Assume good intent: Treat the teacher, advisor, or coach as who they are: someone who wants all students, including yours, to succeed.

A Low-Stress Script to Get Started You can keep your request brief and focused on partnership:

"Hi [teacher, coach or advisor Name], [Child's Name] is really working hard this year. I’d love to get a quick five-minute update on where they can focus their efforts to best support their continued growth. Do you have a few minutes sometime soon to chat?"

Taking this step demonstrates that you are reasonable, engaged, and respectful. If the employee responds unprofessionally, you now have clear documentation that you followed the required steps, giving you a solid, justified foundation if you do need to escalate the matter to administration.

A couple of other reminders - Club Hello Day will take place on Wednesday, September 23rd at lunch in the TOHS quad. Most, if not all, of our clubs will have a table set up in order to sign up new members and to pas sout information. Joining a club is an outstanding way for someone new to our school to get involved and meet some new friends. There is a list of available clubs below, and the list is growing! Next, a reminder to all that there is no school tomorrow.

Finally, I want to congratulate TOHS seniors Kayden Bergstrom, Opal Deneys, Josephine Miller and Keona Nadig who have all been named as Commended Students in the annual National Merit Scholarship process. Congrats to these amazing students (photo can be seen below).

That's it for now, thanks for all you do to support TOHS.

Eric

Dr. Eric Bergmann, Principal

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TOHS is committed to the core values that are spelled out in spelled out in the Lancer Way. This is what we expect of our students each and every day.

Club Hello Day is on Wednesday, 9/23 in the quad at lunch. Sign your club up on the Clubs page on the TOHS Activities Website by end of day on Sunday, 9/20.

We are excited to continue the use of Office Hour that will be available to all students on every Thursday morning from 8:30 – 9:15. Students who are struggling in any class may be assigned an office hour with a particular teacher so that they can receive additional help and support. Students who are not assigned to a teacher’s Office Hour should sign up to attend a teacher’s Office Hour to ask questions, get extra help, etc.

Students will be notified through the 5-Star App (more on that below) if they have been assigned to an Office Hour. Students may also sign up for an Office Hour through the 5-Star App. Students will be notified through their CVUSD email if they have been assigned to an Office Hour - they can check in 5-Star to find out where to go. We cannot overstate the importance of students attending Office Hour. Every students, whether they are assigned out not should attend Office Hour each week. The school will be contacting parents when students fail to show up to an assigned Office Hour. Our first Office Hour will be on Thursday, September 3rd.

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Welcome to the TOHS Writing Center! The Writing Center will be open on Tuesdays (J-1) and Thursdays (J-2) starting next week 9/1 and 9/3. The Writing Center is a place to get help with your writing in any class with a peer tutor/writing coach We have guest speakers, events, and writing opportunities so keep an eye on the Green Sheet for upcoming announcements. We look forward to working with you!

Please encourage your student to check their learn account for important emails from our department. Emails are also sent to parents. Your student’s success depends on it.

When calling the attendance department - (805) 496-6998 please make sure you clarify the type of appointment you have for your student. We are receiving multiple calls that just state “appointment” - we need to know what type in order to clear your student. Thank you.

Freshman Class Election Week

Freshman elections will be held during the week of October 5th. Any 9th graders who are interested in running for Freshman Class President or Vice President can attend the class elections informational meetings in Mr. Smith’s room, J6, during lunch on Friday, September 18 or Friday, September 25.

Get your Homecoming Dance Tickets Now! The sooner you buy your ticket, the more you will save! Also, remember to buy your ASB Sticker in the Student Store, that will also save you money on this and many other events. You can buy your tickets in the Student Store. Those attending will also need a signed dance contract on file with the activities office.

• Homecoming Ticket Tales for Homecoming Dance, 10/17/26
• $50 w/ ASB, $55 w/o ASB until September 25
• $55 w/ ASB, $60 w/o ASB until October 9
• $60 for all, week of October 16, including Cash at the door

The VCOE Career Education is excited to host Future Fest: College & Career Connections, a countywide event designed to connect Ventura County students and families with education, training, and career pathway opportunities.

Future Fest provides a one-stop opportunity for students and families to access valuable college and career resources in one place. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in informative workshops, learn about Career Education bachelor’s degree programs, receive support with the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI), and connect directly with career training programs, adult schools, community colleges, and four-year universities.

Future Fest: College & Career Connections
Date: November 3
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Ventura County Office of Education

To Join the TOHS PTSA, click here: Link for PTSA Membership: https://jointotem.com/ca/thousand-oaks/thousand-oaks-high-school-ptsa

Calling All Lancer Families!

Join us for our first PTSA General Association Meeting of the school year!

📅 Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89264069206?pwd=rPbIb0uaTJGkvVbfHhml8RLaXss8VH.1

Meeting ID: 892 6406 9206
Passcode: 875220

Come hear what’s happening at TOHS, learn about upcoming activities and ways to get involved, and get an update from Dr. Bergmann on how the school year is going so far.

Whether you’re a longtime PTSA member or just want to stay connected, all Lancer families are welcome!

We hope to see you there! 💚
Every Lancer, Every Day!

Acorns for Education has officially kicked off, and the 2026–27 program is underway!

September Bonus Points

Get a head start earning points this month with two great bonus opportunities:

1. TRIPLE POINTS: Earn 3X points during Back-to-School Bonus Days, September 12–21.
2. 1,000 BONUS POINTS: Donate $20 or more to the Conejo Schools Foundation during September and earn 1,000 bonus points.

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Be sure to check the attached September flyer for full details and participation information.

You can submit receipts and learn more:

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Thank you for supporting TOHS

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 school buses 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 $145.00, the 2nd sport/activity is $95.00, and there is no additional charge for 3 or more sports/activities. The maximum individual contribution is $240.00.

Please make your contribution here.

On behalf of the Athletics and Activities department, we appreciate your support!

Thousand Oaks High School

A reminder that we will be disabling student access to the BYOD network next Monday, September 21st.

We are thrilled to announce that our Thousand Oaks home games in the stadium, gym, pool, baseball facility and softball facility are live-streamed through HUDL!

This exciting new program is made possible through the generous support of CVUSD and our amazing Booster programs.

Whether you’re cheering from the stands or from home, you’ll be able to catch all the action and share in the excitement of our athletes’ hard work and dedication. Parents can create their own free HUDL Fan account to follow all home games across our district.

Go to https://fan.hudl.com/ to create your HUDL Fan account, Once your account is set up, you can search for Thousand Oaks High School, follow your student’s teams, and enjoy streaming right from your phone, tablet, or computer—at no cost to you.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Josh Eby-Assistant Principal-Facilities, Athletics & Safety at jeby@conejousd.org.

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

The NCAA Division I membership has adopted an age-based eligibility model, effective August 1, 2026. High school administrators and students with questions can learn more on the Eligibility 101 page. For recent graduates enrolling at NCAA schools this Fall and for any other student-athletes being recruited by NCAA coaches, further discussions about this change should be directed to the athletics compliance office at those schools. The Eligibility Center is working to provide additional information about the student’s period of eligibility within certification accounts in early August. Please note that all other initial eligibility requirements for Division I and Division II remain unchanged.

Also...if you want to post a flyer in the Green Sheet, be sure to send it to me in JPEG format. Thanks!

Beginning Wednesday, August 19th, students can get help at our Chromebook Help Desk at the following times. The Chromebook Help Desk is located next to the library in room K1. If you are standing at the main library entrance, K1 is the second door on your left.

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.

For our Athletics website, go here: TOAthletics.com

AFC Urgent Care Thousand Oaks will offer Thousand Oaks High School students sports physicals for $35, reduced from their regular $55 rate. For each student sports physical completed at the clinic, $20 will be contributed back to the school as a sponsorship.

AFC Urgent Care Thousand Oaks

475 E Avenida de Los Arboles, Suite B

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Hours:

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

Saturday–Sunday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

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.

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.

• Club Application Deadline is Friday, 9/11. All club applications must be turned into the activities office by Friday, 9/11 by 3:30pm.

• Club President’s Information Meeting is required for all club presidents to attend on Wednesday, 9/16 in Mr. Smith’s room, J6.

• Club Hello Day is on Wednesday, 9/23 in the quad at lunch. Sign your club up on the Clubs page on the TOHS Activities Website!

• The following Clubs/Interest Groups are already approved from last school year and are allowed to meet starting next week.

• Travel Club, Advisor Ryan Geisler

• Girls Golf Club, Advisor Ryan Geisler

• Young Americans for Freedom Interest Group, Advisor Michael Cowley

• Hiking Club, Advisor Veronica Bass

• Key Club, Advisor Brian Cummings

• Drama Club, Advisor Bre Mack

• Orchestra Club, Advisor Ben Roberts

• Latino Connection, Advisor Sandra Martinez-Galvan

• Rocketry Club, Advisor Tyler Hernandez

• Engineering Club, Advisor Jeff Lewis

• Fashion Club, Eileen Moore

• Medical Outreach Club, Advisor Eileen Moore

• California Scholarship Federation Club, Advisor Rhonda Frohn

• Interact Club, Advisor Christina Arzouman

• TOHS Speech and Debate Club, Advisor Chris Casillas and Harold Hutton

• Environmental Club, Advisor Heather Farrell

• Origami Club, Advisor Kelly Abrams

• Act Now, Advisor Veronica Bass

• TOHS Yearbook Club, Advisor Joanna Otey

• TOHS Journalism, Advisor Joanna Otey

• Latino Youth Leadership, Advisor Sandra Martinez-Galvan

• The Red Cross Club, Advisor Jeff Lewis

• TOHS Mock Trial, Advisor Eric Kamm

Contact your CounselorContact your Counselor

Mrs. Ross - A - Ce (+ ETHOS)

Mrs. Britt - Ch - H (+ LEAP/WAV)

Ms. Montero - I - M (+ MLL)

Ms. Scott - N - Sm (+ AVID)

​Mr. Solis - Sn - Z (+ The Center)

Mrs. Daigneault - College & Career Readiness

Come learn about colleges! See the line up and sign up below.

Save the Date: The annual CVUSD Districtwide College & Career Information Night returns on Monday, October 12th from 4:30pm to 7:50pm at Newbury Park High School: 456 Reino Road, Newbury Park, 91320.

All CVUSD high school students and their families are invited to attend this cost-free event.

This event will feature a College Fair on the Newbury Park High School quad from 4:30pm - 6pm with representatives from more than 70 colleges/post-secondary destinations and organizations.

Directly following the College Fair, in-person workshops on a variety of important topics will be held from 6:00pm - 7:50pm. These workshop sections will cover topics like the College Application Processes, Financial Aid, Career Education Pathways, and Education Support for Students with Disabilities. A complete schedule of workshop topics will be available prior to the event date.

Lancers - Did you know that TOHS offers 9 Career Pathways that will help you become college and career ready with the 26 career-related courses we offer? Many of our pathways offer the opportunity to earn FREE college credit or professional certifications for students. Field trips, guest speakers, career exploration are just the beginning of the student learning and self-discovery in our Career Education courses. Please reach out to our Career Education Coordinator, Ashley Cooper, acooper@conejousd.org, for any questions.

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!

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

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

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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/

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