The Maple Roar

Dear Mountain Lion Families,

I am so excited to share some wonderful news about Maple Elementary! Our school has recently received two recognitions celebrating the hard work and achievement of our students. Maple was named a 2026 Honor Roll School by the Educational Results Partnership, recognizing high achievement and student success based on 2026 achievement data. We were also recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Elementary School in California!

These honors are a reflection of the hard work of our amazing students, the dedication of our fabulous teachers and staff, and the support of our families. Every day, our team works to meet students where they are, challenge them, and help them grow academically and personally. I am incredibly proud of our Mountain Lions and grateful to everyone who contributes to their success. It is especially exciting to see our small school recognized for the big things happening here!

We also have a fun week ahead! Red Ribbon Week is next week, and students are invited to participate in our themed dress-up days throughout the week as we celebrate healthy choices and positive habits.

On Friday, October 30, we will celebrate with our Halloween Parade and Fall Carnival! Rain is in the forecast, but we are planning to move forward with our festivities. We may move activities indoors to the MPR if needed, and we will communicate any changes to families. We still need volunteers to help make the carnival a success! Please consider signing up through our Fall Carnival Volunteer Sign-Up.

A couple of important schedule reminders: Friday, October 30 is a minimum day with dismissal at 12:30 p.m. There will also be no school on Monday, November 2, as our teachers participate in professional development.

There is so much to celebrate at Maple, from the achievements of our students to the traditions that bring our community together. Thank you for being part of it all!

With Mountain Lion Pride,

Meghann O'Weger
Principal, Maple Elementary

October 26-30-Red Ribbon Week! Dress up with us!

October 26-NPHS Dance Team Visit

October 28- School Site Council Meeting, 8:30 am, Office

October 30- Halloween Parade & Carnival

November 2- No School

November 3- 3rd Grade SEEAG Farm Field trip

November 4- NPHS Footloose Cast School Visit

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.

We recommend parents/guardians purchase $25 Chromebook device accidental damage protection from CVUSD. This fee provides coverage for common incidents such as cracked screens, missing keyboard keys, damaged casings and liquid spills. The plan also includes one device replacement per school year for loss, theft, or irreparable damage.

Without accidental damage protection, typical repair costs for things like a broken screen or keyboard can range from $100 - $200. For excessive damage or loss, Chromebooks have a replacement cost of $400 for the current model. Purchasing Accidental Damage Protection is optional, but highly recommended.

The enrollment window to purchase Accidental Damage Protection opens on August 1, 2026, and closes on November 30, 2026. Program fees are non-refundable, and coverage remains in effect through July 31, 2027.

Click here for a Bus application for the 2026-2027 School Year

Enrollment is open now! There are spots available to send younger siblings, family members, and friends to start their educational journey!

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!

Please come join our School Site Council and help us shape the present and future of Maple Elementary. Meetings are once monthly with no mandatory commitment.

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

Does Your Company Match Donations?

Double the impact of your gift to Maple PFA!

Many companies offer matching gift programs, where they will match your donation dollar-for-dollar, turning your $50 into $100 for Maple students

How it works:

1. Donate to Maple PFA (membership, or general donation)

2. Submit a match request through your employer’s HR portal

3. Your company sends an additional donation — at no cost to you!

Local companies that offer matching gifts include:

• Amgen

• Bank of America

• Disney

• Google

• Kaiser Permanente

• Qualcomm

• Target

• Wells Fargo

(and many more — check with your HR department!)

Your matched donation helps fund PE, Art, Music, Field Trips, Talent Show, and more!

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.

Deputy Reyes is proud to serve as the School Resource Officer for the Conejo Valley Unified School District through the Ventura County Sheriff's Office Community Resource Unit. With 16 years of law enforcement experience, including the past two years as a School Resource Officer, Deputy Reyes previously served the community while patrolling Thousand Oaks.

Outside of work, Deputy Reyes enjoys traveling, camping, and spending quality time with family. She is excited to continue serving the Newbury Park school community and working alongside students, parents, faculty, and staff throughout the upcoming school year.

Deputy Reyes is committed to fostering a safe, positive, and welcoming school environment where students can learn and thrive. Her primary goal is to build meaningful, lasting relationships with students, families, and school staff while supporting opportunities that encourage the success and well-being of every child.

Please see the following communication from our School Resource Officer, Deputy Jaime Reyes, about E-Bike Safety:

As many of you are aware, the Sheriff's Office continues to address concerns related to youth e-bike usage. A key component of this effort is ensuring that parents are well-informed about appropriate purchasing decisions and safety considerations for their children. Attached is a photo of an illegal “E-moto” bike, these are not allowed to be on the streets. Several have been seen at CVUSD campuses. These bikes can be towed and impounded.

Recent reports and observations indicate an increase in traffic incidents and serious accidents involving e-bikes. In response, we are actively working to raise awareness about safe riding practices, as well as the applicable laws and basic requirements that young riders must follow. Our traffic enforcement team is fully engaged in these outreach efforts.

We kindly ask that you review the attached flyers and article linked below. With summer approaching, it is especially important that this guidance is widely shared. Thank you for your continued partnership in helping keep our school and community safe.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-01/o-c-teens-mom-charged-in-e-bike-crash-that-killed-81-year-old