CVUSD's Communication Snapshot

Top Headlines:

• Start a Rewarding Career Supporting Students: Free Paraeducator Certificate Class with CVAE
• This Tuesday: CVUSD's Special Education District Advisory Council (SEDAC) Invites Families to Connect with the Rainbow Connection Family Resource and Empowerment Center
• Join Our Parent Outreach Program for FREE English Classes for Spanish-Speaking Parents
• K-12 Student-Artists: The Ventura County Office of Education Logo Contest Deadline is Approaching
• Student-Artists from Sequoia Middle and Newbury Park High Earn Awards and Recognition in Recent Competitions

Upcoming Events & Deadlines:

• Save the Date: CVUSD's College & Career Information Night Returns October 12th
• Future TK Families: Join CVUSD for the Annual TK Virtual Information Night on October 27th

This Tuesday, October 6th from 8:45am to 9:15am the CVUSD's Special Education District Advisory Council (SEDAC) invites parents and guardians to drop by the University Campus MPR after morning drop off to learn how the Rainbow Connection Family Resource and Empowerment Center supports families with IEPs, Medi-Cal, Regional Center and more. This is a great opportunity to speak with Denise Benic, Rainbow representative, to learn more about the wide range of support and information that Rainbow offers - including resources, workshops and support groups. Coffee and treats will also be available for purchase from the Conejo Oaks Academy Coffee Cart. Additional details are available in the below flyer.

The CVUSD Parent Outreach Program invites all Spanish-speaking parents to participate in cost-free English classes on Wednesday evenings. Tutoring for students in elementary school is offered/available while parents learn English. Register to attend now.

The first class will take place this Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 1335 Calle Bouganvilla, Thousand Oaks.

CVUSD's K-12 students are invited to show their talent by designing logos for the Ventura County Office of Education hosted: 2027 Academic Decathlon, Batalla de los Libros, Battle of the Books, Mock Trial, Science Fair, and Civic Action Project.

The winning designs will be featured on event lapel pins, awards, and competition materials. Students can compete for the opportunity to leave their mark on these prestigious events and win a plaque at the competition awards ceremonies. The deadline to submit entries is October 16th, and details on how to enter are available online here, and in the flyers below.

Congratulations to Brynn D., sophomore at Newbury Park High School, for winning the $2000 Purchase Award, the largest prize presented at the Ventura County Student Art Show during ArtWalk Ventura held September 26th-27th. Brynn's photograph was selected and purchased by the Camarillo Rotary Club, whose members voted it their favorite among all entries.

This is a highly prestigious award to earn, as there were over 300 entries submitted by secondary and college students, ages 14-26, from all over Ventura County. Congratulations to Brynn!

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 & Career Fair on the Newbury Park High School quad from 4:30pm to 6pm with representatives from more than 70 colleges/post-secondary destinations and organizations. Attendees are encouraged to register for the event by visiting www.strivefair.com or scanning the QR code on the flyer below. Once registered you will receive a barcode for the College & Career Fair. Show your barcode to colleges who will scan it to send you more information about their schools. It’s free and saves you time!

Directly following the College & Career Fair, in-person workshops on a variety of important topics will be held from 6:00pm - 7:50pm. The schedule of workshop sessions is now available below and online here. Check it out and plan ahead for what sessions you'd like to attend!

Will your child be four years old by or on September 1, 2027? If so...BIG news! They're eligible to enroll in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) for the 2027-2028 school year!

All future TK parents/guardians are invited to join our CVUSD Instructional Services leadership team for the annual Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Virtual Information Night. This online event will be held on Tuesday, October 27th from 6pm to 7pm. Insightful information will be shared to help families and students prepare for the start of their exceptional educational experience with the CVUSD, including:

☑ An overview of the TK learning experience at our award-winning elementary schools

☑ Enrollment processes

☑ Child care options on CVUSD campuses & more!