Wildwood Weekly

Wildwood's BIGGEST fundraiser of the year has arrived: Paws In Motion - Wildwood Jog-A-Thon 2026. At our Jog-A-Thon Kickoff Student Assembly this past Wednesday (3/4/26), students learned about the many fun ways that kids, classes, and grade levels can raise money and earn prizes in the weeks leading up to the Jog-A-Thon Fun Run on April 2, 2026.

This past Wednesday (3/4/26), you received an email and text with THIS LINK to the Jog-A-Thon newsletter that explains everything you need to know about Paws In Motion - Wildwood Jog-A-Thon 2026. The information in the Jog-A-Thon newsletter will help you:

• Register (We already have 334 of our 428 students registered...GREAT JOB!)
• Learn about the fun themes, prizes, and activities for all students to enjoy
• Learn how YOUR FAMILY can participate in this signature fundraising effort and how OUR COLLECTIVE EFFORT supports students and school programs at Wildwood

In just 5 days, we have already raised $12,275 towards our school goal of $65,000!

• Have You Used FundHub Before?
  If you are a parent that has already used FundHub for a previous fundraiser, please Login and add your student(s) to the current fundraiser by clicking the green "Add to Event" button.

• If you are new to FundHub, Register your student on the GetMovin' fundraising website
• Enter the school identifier code: 5e30575331513
• Every student who registers (regardless of donations) earns a Wildwood bracelet.
• Every class with 100% registration earns a prize too!

If you haven't yet, please complete THIS SHORT FORM to select student t-shirt sizes and grant permission for your student to run in the Jog event on April 2. Thanks to Wildwood’s PTA, every student will receive a free Jog-A-Thon t-shirt.

Go Tigers!

Your Jog-A-Thon Committee

March, 2026

11: 5th Grade Field Trip to Reagan Library Discovery Center

11: PTA Executive Board Meeting at 6:00pm

12: Raptor Events Assembly

12: 5th Grade Human Growth and Development Films Viewed in Classrooms

12: Lucky Bingo in the MPR from 5:30-7:00pm

13: TK Lunch with the Principal: Martin

16: NO SCHOOL for all CVUSD schools

17: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Civic Arts Plaza: U.S. Coast Guard Band

19: 5th Grade Field Trip to Redwood MS

20: Spring/Panoramic Picture Day

24: School Site Council Meeting from 4-5pm

25: 3rd Grade Firefighter Presentation in the MPR at 1:30pm

26: 4th Grade Human Growth and Development Films Viewed in Classrooms

26: PTA General Association Meeting at 5:30pm in the MPR

27: Pep Rally at 8:15am, School Tour at 9am & Lunch with the Principal

27: Kindergarten Field Trip to Underwood Farms

April, 2026

1: 4th Grade "Gold Dust or Bust" Performance at 8:20am for families: Preregister HERE

2: Jog-A-Thon

3: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break Begins

13: School Resumes

14: PTA Executive Board Meeting at 6:00pm

17: TK Lunch with the Principal: Allen

20: 4th Grade COSTAC Hike: 9am-noon

24: Pep Rally at 8:15am, School Tour at 9am

24: Spring VIP Lunch

28: School Site Council Meeting from 4-5pm

29: 1st Grade Field Trip to SB Natural History Museum

May, 2026

1: Lunch with the Principal

Helpful LINKS

Wildwood Important Dates and Events 2025-2026

Wildwood Bell Schedule

Wildwood Website Home Page

CVUSD School Year Calendar
CVUSD website

Our School Site Council is preparing to launch our first annual schoolwide survey, and before we do, we need your help focusing on what matters most.

We’re asking just one important question:

👉 Which areas should be Wildwood’s highest priorities next year? (Select up to 3.)

Your choices — from Academic Rigor and Academic Support to Student Emotional Well-Being, Campus Safety, Family Engagement, Communication, Enrichment, Homework Expectations, or another idea — will directly shape what we study, measure, and improve.

Your participation will take less than a minute, but your input will guide real decisions for the 2026–2027 school year.

Every family. Every voice. Every Tiger matters.

In order to properly plan classes and staffing for the 2026-2027 school year, we are requesting that ALL families who currently have a child attending Wildwood Elementary please complete THIS FORM. If you have more than 1 child currently attending Wildwood, please complete a separate form for each child. This form should take less than 1 minute to complete.

Families of 5th grade students do NOT need to complete this form for your 5th grade student because we are already aware that they will be moving on.

Short-Term Independent Study (STIS) will end at Spring Break. In accordance with district guidelines, elementary schools will NOT offer STIS beginning April 13 through the end of this school year.

If your child will be absent after Spring Break, please report the absence to the attendance line as usual. We kindly ask families to plan vacations and trips outside of school days whenever possible.

Please contact the front office if you have any questions.

We have been informed that the City of Thousand Oaks annual school crosswalk pedestrian counts began on Tuesday, February 24. They will be monitoring our Arboles/Velarde crosswalk usage in late-February and early-March to assess the need for crossing guards in future school years. To ensure we meet the required threshold during the count, we encourage as many students as possible to walk, bike, or ride scooters to school and utilize this crosswalk during this period.

Your participation helps demonstrate the importance of maintaining safe routes to school for our students. Thank you for your support in keeping our community safe and thriving!

Do you have a parent, grandparent, or special adult in your family who enjoys working with kids and getting a little creative? We’d love their help with our CREATE Program! Every Wednesday during first recess, students have the option to visit the MPR to design and build with recycled materials—and we’re looking for a few friendly volunteers to assist with simple cutting, taping, and lots of encouragement. Volunteers are needed from 9:15a.m.–10:45 a.m. every Wednesday. If you know a grandparent or senior citizen in our community who might enjoy being part of this joyful, hands-on experience, please pass along the invitation and contact the school for more information.

Get ready to celebrate in style! On March 27, students and staff are invited to dress up in their favorite holiday-inspired outfits—think cozy winter cheer ❄️, festive Valentine’s flair ❤️, patriotic pride USA, St. Patrick’s Day green 🍀, or any holiday you love!

Please note: Halloween costumes will not be part of this Spirit Day. We’re looking forward to creative, holiday-themed outfits that are fun, festive, and school-appropriate (no Halloween costumes or inflatables).

Have fun planning, get creative, and let your holiday spirit shine. We can’t wait to see Wildwood filled with celebration all in one day! 🎈

Wildwood School families, we need your help!

Our STEAM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) gives students hands-on opportunities to explore, design, build, and innovate. From design to art-infused engineering projects and science experiments, STEAM helps spark creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in every grade.

If you would like to help, please:

• Check our STEAM wish list HERE

Thank you for partnering with us to inspire curiosity, creativity, and innovation at Wildwood School!

🏃 Jog-A-Thon (Event Date: April 2nd)

Planning meeting this week!

Every Friday at 8:15am (All are welcome!)

Room 21 (STEAM room near the back gate)

My mother always told me "Many hands make light work", and that's certainly true in education. We want you on campus with us! All adults entering the campus during school hours must sign in electronically with their picture ID in the front office and obtain a visitor or volunteer badge/sticker to be worn at all times while on campus. All volunteers who work with students must have a current TB test or a Risk Assessment Questionnaire on file as well. If you would like to volunteer on campus, and we hope you do, please complete and return the Volunteer Registration Authorization Packet that will be sent home with students on the first day of school. Attach a copy of your license/ID to the packet, or we will make a copy for you in the office on your first visit.

If your child will be absent or arriving late for any reason, please remember to call our office or leave a message on our attendance line at (805) 492-3531 before 8:30am. Be sure to state the date and reason for your child’s absence or late arrival, and your child’s teacher or room number. Any unexcused absence is counted as a truancy. Students are allowed only three truancies per year before action is taken. Planning ahead with your child will also help to avoid unnecessary tardiness. Students who arrive on time feel better about themselves and perform better in the classroom.

Please click the "Digital Backpack" image to check if any new community fliers have been posted recently. Not all fliers will appear as images in our Wildwood Weekly newsletter, and we don't want you to miss out on community events, classes, or opportunities that are of interest to you. Fliers are organized under three tabs:

• School-Connected Organizations and Governmental Agencies
• Non-Profit Groups
• All Other Groups

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 Wildwood Elementary and CVUSD. Any approved communications (i.e. announcements, fliers) from Wildwood Elementary 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 Wildwood Elementary and CVUSD, please do not hesitate to contact the front office.

Email: klynch@conejousd.org

Website: www.conejousd.org/wildwood

Location: 620 Velarde Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

Phone: 805-492-3531

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Twitter: @WildwoodTigers