CVUSD's Communication Snapshot

Top Headlines:

• CVUSD Recognizes National Women's History Month this March
• CVUSD Celebrates Read Across America Week

• 🧇What's Cooking: Check Out the March Cafeteria Menus for Your School with New Breakfast Items Launching this Week!

• MIND MATTERS: Student & Family Wellness Fair, a Free Event this Thursday at NPHS
• Congrats to CVUSD's February Teacher of the Month: Euan Davidson of Conejo Academy!
• Elementary Students Explore Future Career Pathways with Field Trips to WHS & NPHS
• Ladera STARS Academy Honors Black History Month with Living Museum

Events & Deadlines This Week:

• March 5th: Secondary Parents Math Webinar - Supporting Student Success in Math

• March 5th: The Parent Outreach Program Presents the Next Virtual Workshop Series Event in Spanish - When Routines Are Missing, Responsibility Fails

Upcoming Events:

• March 19th: CVUSD TK Winter Wonderland Night at the Newbury Park Library

• March 21st: Conejo Valley Disabilities Fair

This March, CVUSD proudly celebrates National Women's History Month, a time to honor the contributions women have made to our nation and society.

The 2026 National Women’s History Month theme is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” which focuses on the important role that women have played in creating environmental, economic, and social sustainability.

All month long our community of educators, students, and families are encouraged to recognize and celebrate the leadership of women, their accomplishments, and their lasting impact on our schools and community! Click here to learn more.

Starting on Monday, March 2nd, the CVUSD will be proudly participating in Read Across America Week, a national event that encourages adults to inspire and support students in reading. CVUSD schools will host a variety of fun, reading-centered activities and events this week.

Beyond the Conejo, millions of children across the country will celebrate Read Across America Week, an annual event sponsored by the National Education Association and many of the country’s leading literacy and youth groups. In 2026, the National Education Association continues its theme, “Celebrating a Nation of Diverse Readers,” highlighting the strength found in diversity, inclusion, and a shared love of reading.

CVUSD enthusiastically supports Read Across America and the promotion of reading amongst the next generation, as it is essential for students’ development, academic success, and their ability to compete in an evolving global economy. Click here to read more.

The school cafeteria menus for March are available on the My School Menus website!

🚀 New Breakfast Items are Launching this Week: Our Child Nutrition Team is celebrating National School Breakfast Week with confetti...confetti waffles and more new breakfast items that will now be available in our school cafeterias. This week, our middle and high school breakfast menus will feature: confetti waffles, acai with granola, and freshly baked cinnamon rolls. Meanwhile our Elementary school breakfast menus will feature new sausage & cheese stuffed waffles on Tuesday and confetti waffles with yogurt on Thursday.

Click here to access the breakfast, snack and lunch menus along with the nutritional information for all school meal programs for the month ahead.

📍 Important Reminder: School meals (breakfast and lunch) are available at NO COST for all students.

📸: Thousand Oaks High School students taste the new confetti waffles on Monday, March 2nd.

MIND MATTERS: On Thursday, March 5th from 5:30pm to 7pm (drop in anytime) a Student & Family Wellness Fair will take place in the NPHS Cafeteria and Quad. This will be an evening centered on connection, care, and yes… a few wagging tails. This is not a lecture or presentation, but is a FREE interactive, come-and-go event funded by the National PTA Healthy Minds grant (and with the support of our amazing NPHS Wellness Center and staff) where students and families can explore wellness resources and experiences at their own pace in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

The goal of the event is to help students and caregivers easily discover the many wellness supports available both on campus and in our community. It will feature resource tables, interactive wellness experiences, certified therapy dogs, and free food/refreshments. This event is open to the public and all ages.

👉Click here to learn more about the event.
👉 Thinking of attending? Please complete this optional, quick to complete, pre-registration form.

Euan Davidson fosters strong, meaningful connections with students, gaining insight into their individual interests to inspire motivation, personal growth, and the achievement of educational goals. Mr. Davidson first began teaching at Conejo Academy of Leadership and Language Immersion in 2007, and has been making a positive impact in the lives of students ever since! A current 3rd grade teacher at the school, Mr. Davidson fosters an inclusive and welcoming classroom environment where students feel safe, seen, heard and valued.

At the Tuesday, February 24th Conejo Academy staff meeting, Mr. Davidson was surprised with the February 2026 Teacher of the Month recognition. He was presented with a commemorative plaque from the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, along with a $300 teacher grant from the Conejo Schools Foundation, and received congratulatory wishes from CVUSD’s leadership team and members of the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee.

Congratulations Mr. Davidson on this well-earned recognition for the positive impact you make on every student, coworker and parent/guardian you encounter! Click here to learn more.

It's never too soon to start thinking about and planning for the future career of your dreams! That was the mindset behind recent, first of its kind field trips for both Westlake Elementary and Walnut Elementary students to their local CVUSD high school - Westlake High School and Newbury Park High School, respectively. Through their visits elementary students had the opportunity to explore CTE Career Pathways Programs available to high school students. Current Warriors and Panthers led hands-on activities and demonstrations related to the Pathways they're enrolled in, while showcasing and sharing the career-ready skills they've acquired through their coursework.

Westlake Elementary's visit included 4th and 5th grade students and was made possible thanks to a K12 Strong Workforce Grant from California Community Colleges. Students explored Westlake High's Education, Digital Media, Theater Tech, and Allied Health Careers Pathways.

Meanwhile, due to the proximity of their campuses, 3rd and 5th grade students from Walnut Elementary walked to Newbury Park High for a morning of exploring the school's Video & Broadcasting, Emergency Responder, Woodworking & Cabinetry, Robotics, and Culinary Arts Career Pathways Programs.

Students built connections with their high school leaders, and left in awe, fully inspired for when they will get to be Warriors and Panthers! The cross-collaboration between our school sites, is just one of the things that makes the CVUSD the exceptional place it is for students to learn and grow.

It was a phenomenal experience for all involved - giving elementary students a glimpse into the future learning experiences that await them in their CVUSD journey ahead! Click here to learn more about all of the CTE Career Pathways Programs available in the CVUSD.

On Friday, students at Ladera STARS Academy celebrated Black History Month through a special Living Museum event. Students dressed as influential historical figures and brought history to life through engaging presentations and handmade displays. Each student proudly shared the projects they had created, recognizing and paying tribute to the lasting contributions and achievements of their chosen figures. The event provided a meaningful opportunity for students to honor Black history while educating their peers and families.

Our Instructional Services Team invites middle and high school families to participate in an upcoming CVUSD Math Parent Webinar designed to support student success in mathematics:

📏 Secondary Parents Math Webinar: March 5th at 6pm:

Click Here to Register to Attend

This engaging and informative session will provide families with a deeper understanding of the California Mathematics Framework and how it guides math instruction across CVUSD schools. Parents will learn about the instructional approaches used in classrooms, the supports and resources available at school, and practical strategies families can use at home to strengthen their child’s math confidence and achievement. The webinar will also highlight CVUSD Math Pathways for middle and high school, helping families better understand course options, progression, and how students are supported as they move toward future academic and career goals. Click here to learn more.

The CVUSD Parent Outreach Program cordially invites parents/guardians to attend their Positive Parenting Virtual Workshop Series on Thursday evenings. The presentations will be conducted in Spanish with English subtitles available.

The next event in this series, "When Routines Are Missing, Responsibility Fails," will take place this Thursday, March 5, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please click this Zoom link at that time to join and attend the virtual event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86814423528.

The full schedule for the Virtual Workshop Series is included below.

Do you have a child who will be turning 4 by September 1, 2026? Join us for an enchanting evening at our Transitional Kindergarten Winter Wonderland Night at the Library! We're partnering with the Newbury Park Library to create a Winter Wonderland where your child can play, create, and explore while you get a firsthand look at how CVUSD’s TK program builds the foundation for academic success for students. Note: No snow gear required—just a sense of wonder!

Thursday, March 19th • 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Newbury Park Library

Why Attend?

• Meet CVUSD dedicated teachers and ask questions about TK and the curriculum.
• See the “TK Difference” in action through evidence-based, play-centered learning.
• Connect with other families in our school community.

Join The City of Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks Police Department, and the Conejo Recreation and Park District for the annual Conejo Valley Disabilities Fair on Saturday, March 21st from 11am to 3pm at The Oaks (Parking Lot near Pedal & Pints Brewery, 350 W. Hillcrest Drive).

This inclusive event is free to attend and is designed for individuals of all ages and abilities. Come connect with local resources, support services and recreational opportunities that are available to all!

The fair will also feature informational booths with service providers and support programs, as well as a live DJ, dancing, a bounce house, face painting and art activities. Experience touch-a-truck activities featuring a city transit bus, helicopter and other tactical vehicles from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and more.