Wildwood Weekly

Thanks to your generous contributions, Wildwood brought in over $87,000 in donations, WELL OVER our schoolwide goal of $65,000...AND we received donations from all 50 states! The All-School "Lunch on the Lawn" is on for Friday, May 8. On that day, all students will eat their home brought or school lunches together on campus and participate in special games and activities.

THANK YOU again for helping us surpass our goal! We plan on using these funds to continue providing site-improvements, programming, activities, supplies, and events that elevate learning and enrich the overall school experience for ALL members of our Wildwood community!

Warmly,

The Wildwood Staff and PTA

April, 2026

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

22: 1st Grade "My Planet, Your Planet" Performance at 1:45pm for families: Pre-register HERE

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

24: Spring VIP Lunch: Preregister HERE

28: TK-2nd Grade Author Visit Assembly from 10:30-11:00am

28: School Site Council Meeting from 4-5pm

28: PTA Restaurant Night: Angry Chickz from 4pm-9pm

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

May, 2026

1: Lunch with the Principal

4: Teacher Appreciation Week

8: 2nd Grade GATE Screenings

8: All-School Lunch on the Lawn at Regular Lunch Times

11: Chorus Assemblies - Grades TK-2 at 8:30, Grades 3-5 at 9:00am

11: TK Parent Information Meeting from 1:40-2:20pm

11-22: CAASPP Testing for 3rd-5th Graders

13: Band Assembly for grades 2-5 from 2:00-2:30pm

13: PTA Executive Board Meeting at 6:00pm

14: Chorus Concert for families at 6:30pm

15: 2nd Grade GATE Screenings (continued)

15: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Civic Arts Plaza at 9:00am

15: 1st Grade Food and Fun Night from 5:00-7:00pm

19: Future Tigers TK Playdate on the Wildwood TK Playground

21: 2nd Grade Field Trip to the SB Zoo from 8:45am-2:00pm

22: NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day Weekend

26: School Resumes

26: School Site Council Meeting from 4-5pm

28: PTA General Association Meeting at 5:30pm

28: Open House from 6:00-7:00pm

29: Pep Rally at 8:15am & 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

Currently, only 83 adults have preregistered for the VIP lunch event. We are expecting over 400 adult visitors on the day of the event. If you have not preregistered yet, please do so NOW. If not, you will likely find yourself standing in a LONG line on the day of the event...(and nobody likes that!). Also, PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY since parking will be limited. We want you to enjoy every minute of your child's 45-minute lunch together.

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.

Get ready to bring the sunshine to campus on Friday, April 24 as we celebrate Aloha/Beach Day! Break out your brightest Hawaiian shirts, tropical prints, sunglasses, and beachy vibes—we can’t wait to see Wildwood full of island spirit! 🌊☀️

Just a quick reminder: while we’re bringing the beach to school, bathing suits are not permitted and shoes must be closed-toe so we can keep everyone safe and comfortable for a full day of learning and fun.

Mahalo, Tigers—let’s make it a wave-tastic day! 🐯🌺

The purpose of the School Site Council is to encourage improvements to meet the educational, personal, and career needs of ALL the students at the school through a collaborative decision-making process.

Currently, we have openings for the following positions on our 2026-27 SSC team:

• District Advisory Council (DAC) Representatives (several openings)

The commitment is usually just 1-2 hours per month, but the impact is significant. Please connect with me to ask questions or express interest at klynch@conejousd.org. To learn more about School Site Council on your own and/or submit a self-nomination form, click HERE. We would like to have our 2026-2027 SSC team in place before our we leave for summer break.

We invite all parents/guardians of students entering TK for the 2026-27 school year to a Parent Information Presentation led by Wildwood's current TK teachers and Principal Lynch. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to meet our team and learn what parents and guardians can start doing RIGHT NOW to improve your young learner's school readiness.

Please pre-register for this FREE event by completing THIS form.

As the weather warms up, we want to remind families that this is also the time of year when snakes become more active in our area. We encourage everyone to be mindful when walking to and from school or spending time in nearby parks and open spaces. Please remind your children to stay on designated paths, avoid tall grass or brush, and never approach or touch a snake.

All staff, including our campus supervisors and P.E. specialists, are aware and remain on alert at all times, actively monitoring the school grounds to help ensure student safety.

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.

Author-Illustrator Ross Burach will be visiting Wildwood Elementary on Tuesday, April 28th to share about his picture books and art with our TK, 1st, and 2nd grade students. If you would like a signed and personalized book, please order using the form below by Friday, April 24th.

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.

Dear 5th Grade Parents,

Registration for the 6th Grade Math Challenge Exam is now available online. This exam is open to all current 5th-grade students who wish to test out of the 6th-grade math courses. Passing the exam will allow students to bypass the 6th-grade math curriculum and enroll in Math 7 Accelerated (Math 7A) as 6th graders.

Detailed information about the Math Challenge Exam, including registration information, is provided in the link below.

Placement Exam Details:

• Exam Date: June 15, 2026, at Colina Middle School
• Registration Deadline: May 15, 2026
• Passing Score: 83%+ required for Math 7H placement
• Information and Registration Information:
• 2026 6th Grade Math Challenge Information
• 2026 6th Grade Math Challenge Information (Spanish)

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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