CVUSD's Communication Snapshot

• 🛑 It's Crossing Guard Appreciation Week: March 24th - 30th
• The Annual All District Music Festival Returns this Spring!
• You're Invited to the Inaugural CVUSD Career Education (CTE) Student Showcase on April 3rd
• Join Us for the April Parent/Guardian Workshop: Vaping and Nicotine Use
• Congratulations Jason Klinger: New Principal of Conejo Valley Adult School!
• Congratulations Brandy LaRue Pacheco: New Princpal of Los Cerritos Middle School!
• CVUSD Students' Innovation Shines at the Annual Invention Convention Showcase
• 🎥 Welcome to Class - Measure I in Action: Weathersfield Elementary Cuts the Ribbon on their Modernized Library

The City of Thousand Oaks and the Thousand Oaks Police Department are teaming together to recognize pedestrian safety and the important role that crossing guards play in our community during Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, March 24-30, 2025.

The City employs over 30 part-time crossing guards who help facilitate school student crossings at 24 designated intersections citywide, twice a day, five days, rain or shine! Join us in celebrating and sharing gratitude for the City’s Crossing Guards all year through and especially during Crossing Guard Appreciation Week!

👉 Click here to learn more about the City’s Cross Guard Program.

👉 Click here for Walk to School Tips from the City of Thousand Oaks.

The stage is set at the Kavli Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, and our more than 3,500 scholar-musicians are ready to shine in the Conejo Schools Foundation’s annual All-District Music Festival. The Festival features ten nights of choir, strings, and band performances, showcasing our CVUSD elementary, middle, and high school programs at the city’s premier performance venue.

The unique event helps inspire students to stay involved in music throughout their academic careers by introducing them to peers at their future middle and high schools and celebrates their commitment to participating in music programs.

The Festival kicks off on April 14th with the final performance taking place on May 21st. There will be a performance date for each school cluster (Westlake, Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park) in Choir, Strings and Band. Tickets for performance dates may be purchased online via this link.

This annual festival is made possible thanks to an incredible community partnership between the Conejo Schools Foundation, Conejo Recreation and Parks District, the City of Thousand Oaks and the Conejo Valley Unified School District.

🎼 Click here for the complete event schedule and to learn more on the Conejo Schools Foundation website.

Families of current and future CVUSD students, students and the broader community are invited to the Inaugural CVUSD Career Education (CTE) Student Showcase on Thursday, April 3rd from 5pm to 7pm at California Lutheran University's Lundring Events Center to learn more about the CTE Career Pathways available in the CVUSD!

More than 200 students and staff members from CVUSD middle and high schools will have booths set-up that demonstrate the skills they have developed in the Career Pathways Program and provide their peers and future students/families the opportunity to learn more about the unique academic offerings available across the District, including coursework in:

Colina Middle School, Conejo Valley High School, Newbury Park High School, Sequoia Middle School, Thousand Oaks High School and Westlake High School will be represented at this first of its kind event in the Conejo.

Click here to learn more about all of the CTE Career Pathways offerings in the CVUSD, and be sure to attend the event on April 3rd to learn directly from students and staff about Career Pathway offerings in the Conejo!

CVUSD Parents/Guardians are invited to an eye-opening presentation on vaping and nicotine use that will take place on Wednesday, April 9th from 6pm to 7pm at Century Academy's MPR (33 Greta Street, Thousand Oaks).

Vaping has become increasingly popular, especially among youth—but do you know what’s inside those vape pens and e-cigarettes? This engaging presentation will break down the facts about vaping, its growing impact on young people, and the potential health risks associated with nicotine use. Learn what vaping is, how it affects youth, and the health risks involved.

📍Click here to register to attend this cost-free event.

📍Click here for the complete event details.

Congratulations to Jason Klinger who was approved at the Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Board of Education meeting as the new Principal of Conejo Valley Adult School effective July 1, 2025.

Mr. Klinger currently serves as the Principal of Los Cerritos Middle School, a role he has held for nearly a decade. He first joined the Conejo twenty years ago, and has held administrator roles at both Thousand Oaks High School and Los Cerritos Middle School during his tenure with the District.

Mr. Klinger’s career in education spans three decades, through which he has excelled at communicating with shareholders, achieving set benchmarks and goals, and collaborating with community partners for the betterment of the school community he serves.

Click here to read the full announcement.

Congratulations to Brandy LaRue Pacheco who was approved at the Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Board of Education meeting as the new Principal of Los Cerritos Middle School effective July 1, 2025.

Ms. LaRue Pacheco currently serves as the Assistant Principal of Los Cerritos Middle School, a role she has held for twelve years. Prior to joining the Leopards’ administrative team, Ms. LaRue Pacheco served as both a Dean of Attendance and a Dean of Activities at Westlake High School.

Ms. LaRue Pacheco’s career in education spans more than three decades, through which time she has built strong relationships with colleagues, students, parents and key community shareholders, played a pivotal role in student achievement and showcased her commitment to cultivating a positive campus culture where students feel welcomed and supported.

Click here to read the full announcement.

Last week, CVUSD hosted its seventh annual Invention Convention, where 3rd-5th grade students were invited to showcase their curiosity, innovation, creativity, and problem-solving skills!

The Invention Convention is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, Mathematics) aligned event that teaches students to seek out problems and create solutions, empowering them to make our world a better place. Students could work in groups or independently on their innovative projects with the following inventing/engineering design process as a guide:

Step 1 - ASK: Ask questions and get an idea

Step 2 - IMAGINE: Brainstorm solutions

Step 3 - PLAN: Start the research

Step 4 - CREATE: Build and design

Step 5 - EXPERIMENT: Test the model and analyze design

Step 6 - IMPROVE: Reflect on and finalize your invention

Congratulations to all student participants on their impressive inventions!

The ribbon is officially cut on Weathersfield Elementary School's upgraded library. Thanks to Measure I, the voter-approved school facilities bond, Weathersfield's library received a complete modernization with brand new, colorful furniture, and a sleek, modern design. A special Open House event was held last week to introduce the Eagles' community to the now open space, where students will have the opportunity to grow their love and appreciation for books and reading in a flexible, fun learning environment.

🔧 Click here to learn more about Measure I.