Maple Mustang Round-Up

Dear Maple Families,

As we continue moving through the second half of the school year, this is a great time for students to build momentum and strengthen routines. The weeks ahead are an important opportunity for students to focus on growth—showing up ready to learn, practicing perseverance, and continuing to build the academic and social skills that will carry them through the rest of Trimester 2. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting students each day.

This is also our final friendly reminder as we approach the School Choice deadline. For our 5th grade families, your child will automatically “roll up” to their resident HOME school for middle school. For most Maple students, that school is Sequoia Middle School. If you would like your child to attend their home school, you do not need to complete any paperwork. If you would prefer your child attend another school, you must submit the School Choice paperwork by the deadline. Additionally, if you have a younger sibling you are hoping will attend Maple next year, they must be enrolled in their home school by the end of this week and have a completed School Choice application submitted in order to qualify for school choice priority.

Finally, progress reports will come home with some students on Friday. Progress reports are a way for the school to communicate that a student may benefit from additional support in one or more areas as we work toward report cards. They are not part of a permanent record, but serve as an early check-in so we can work together to support progress before the Trimester 2 report card in March. If you have questions about why your child received a progress report, please reach out to your child’s teacher so you can discuss next steps and supports.

With Mustang Pride,

Meghann O'Weger

January 28- Happy Birthday Ms. Sammy!

February 4- PFA General Meeting, 5:30 pm in the MPR

February 4- 100th Day of School!

February 13- NO SCHOOL: President's Day Weekend

February 16-NO SCHOOL: President's Day Weekend

March 16- NO SCHOOL: Teacher Professional Development

Join the Parent Outreach Program and our special guest speaker Mr. Tony Orozco (founder of the Disciplina Positiva Institute) for an interactive workshop. Learn how to set healthy boundaries and help your child use technology for academic success without having it becoming an addiction. Includes a live Q&A session!

Please consider signing up for Maple Chorus for the spring! We were unable to run a chorus for the fall due to low enrollment and would love to bring this wonderful tradition back to Maple. Spring chorus culminates with the All-District Chorus Festival at the Civic Arts Plaza and is a wonderful experience for all future performers! We hope to have Maple Mustangs there.

In honor of our 5th grade graduates, we have reserved some pages in our yearbook for dedications to these students.

Parents, grandparents, other relatives, and friends have the opportunity to send 1 Congratulation message to your 5th grader. Let them know how proud you are of them and all their hard work!!

Your Yearbook Team are requesting a baby picture and dedication message from family for your 5th grader. The picture and your best wishes message will help say goodbye to elementary school.

What we need from YOU:

1. Baby Picture (Scanned photo at highest quality level)

a. Original files preferred.

b. Please do not crop photos.

c. Please, no photos saved from the Internet.

2. Dedication Message: Come up with your message of pride and love to your child and wishes for them as they leave elementary school to start middle school! This can be in English or Spanish (Max: 200 characters)

Deadline to be included: February 15th

Please submit your 1 picture and 1 message via email: to Mrs. Peterson at yearbookmaple@gmail.com

· Subject Line of Your Email: Include your student’s First and Last name.

· In the body of the email include the dedication message and who it’s from to your child and attach the baby photo to the email.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Peterson at yearbookmaple@gmail.com

Please see the following information about e-bike laws, definitions, and safety practices to keep all of our students safe and legally compliant as they ride.

E-Bike Slideshow presented by Thousand Oaks Police Department Traffic Unit

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.

See below links to our Parent-Family Engagement Compact in both English and Spanish

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 Parents and Guardians,

We are writing to inform you about our most recent topic at Sedac which included the CVUSD Strategic Inclusion Plan for Students with Disabilities, a guide on how students are supported from preschool through post-secondary programs.

This plan reflects our commitment to ensuring that all students, including students with disabilities, have access to high-quality instruction, inclusive learning environments, and the supports they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Pleases see attached document for an overview.

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!

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.

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.

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