TOHS Green Sheet

Happy Mother's Day, Lancer Families!

First, and most importantly, I want to wish all our Lancer Moms out there a very happy Mother's Day! It is my great hope that you have a day surrounded by your loved ones and are given the proper day of rest and relaxation that you all deserve!

Thanks to all of you who stepped in a big way in order to help celebrate our annual Teacher and Staff appreciation week! It was a week of fantastic treats and surprises - thanks to our PTSA, especially VP of Programs Roya Klaidman for taking the lead. Many thanks!

I had the opportunity to attend the annual State of the Schools event last week at California Lutheran. I have to admit, I walked away feeling really proud of the work that we are doing. TOHS was mentioned more than any other school, especially in terms of the work we are doing in Visual and Performing Arts as well as the work we are doing on Inclusion - specifically, Unified Sports. Our entire school was applauded for the inclusive culture we have created on this campus.

I have a huge request to all in our community - please do not walk through the bus area! We're receiving a lot of concerned communications from our friends at American Transportation who are letting us know that a lot of people, parents and students included, are cutting through the area in order to make their way onto campus for after school events. For the safety of all, please do not use the bus area as a short cut.

AP Testing continues this week. Thanks to all students who have avoided congregating around testing areas so that we can ensure that our AP test takers have as quiet a testing location as possible. Good luck to all who have a test this week!

Last, but not least, as has become customary, we are combining the final Bagels with Bergmann and Coffee with Counselors for this Friday, May 15, at 9:15am, in the MPR. In addition to answering questions that you may have, we will be discussing summer learning opportunities, end of year events and will be giving a preview of the 2026-2027 school year. Everyone is welcome, so bring your questions and join the conversation.

That's it for now

Eric

Dr. Eric Bergmann, Principal

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On May 10, 1869, the first transcontinental railroad is completed at Promontory Summit, Utah, when the "Golden Spike" is used to connect the final pieces of tracks.

The Lancer Robotics Team competed in its very first competition at the Ventura County Office of Education's Student Spotlight event on May 6th. Our talented student-technicians created "Salsa Bot" with the insightful guidance of Mr. Tyler Hernandez. Salsa Bot is a portable greenhouse system designed to support plant growth through hydroponics and can be used both indoors and outdoors. Utilizing solar panels for outdoor use and a battery for indoor use, the energy converts into electrical power to run a water pump through the hydroponic system to keep the plants hydrated. Salsa Bot's hydroponic system also includes pH sensors that monitor plant health and detect nutrient levels that are not suitable for the plants. If an issue is detected, a separate pump system automatically releases nutrients or fertilizer into the main water container to restore proper conditions.

Salsa Bot gets it's name because the greenhouse grows all your ingredients for the BEST salsa around!

TOHS could not be prouder of our Lancer Robotics Team and their Salsa Bot. Congratulations on a successful first year and we look forward to many more creations from our Robotic Technologies students. Thank you to Mr. Tyler Hernandez for his guidance and dedication to make our dream of engineering at TOHS a reality. If you are interested in joining the Robotics Class next year, please reach out to your counselor or email our Career Education Coordinator, Ashley Cooper with questions - acooper@conejousd.org.

Congratulations to the TOHS Jazz Band for taking first place of the top division at the Westlake Jazz Festival!

Summer School Information

Remediation summer school information is available. Summer school is at NPHS this summer from Monday, July 6th - Friday, July 31st and is IN-SEAT only.

Your TOHS school counselor will sign students up for remediation summer school. Fliers are available in the school counseling office. Free summer bus transportation is available from the Thousand Oaks area to NPHS. Information is in the counseling office or see your TOHS school counselor for more information.

Ya está disponible la información sobre el programa de recuperación académica de verano. El programa se llevará a cabo en NPHS este verano, del lunes 6 de julio al viernes 31 de julio, y será presencial.

Su consejero escolar de TOHS inscribirá a los estudiantes en el programa de recuperación académica de verano. Hay folletos disponibles en la oficina de consejería escolar. Se ofrece transporte gratuito en autobús durante el verano desde el área de Thousand Oaks hasta NPHS. La información se encuentra en la oficina de consejería; alternativamente, consulte a su consejero escolar de TOHS para obtener más detalles.

The Lancer Library will be closed multiple days over the next two weeks due to AP Exams. If the library is closed, students can go around to the backside of the K building, to the Textbook Storage Room (K3) for help with core novel, library book, and textbook help, along with printing. Please do not disturb our students testing in the Lancer Library.

Dates the Lancer Library will be closed this week:

Tuesday 5/12

Wednesday 5/13

Thursday 5/14

Additionally, there is no after school study hall on these dates.

Thank you for your understanding.

As graduation approaches, I want to share CVUSD Board Policies and applicable California Education Code provisions related to graduation ceremonies and student adornments, including recent updates under Assembly Bill 1369.

In accordance with CVUSD Board Policy 5127 and California law (Education Code sections 35183.1 and 35183.3, as amended by AB 1369), students are permitted to wear adornments or regalia with their cap and gown provided the item does not cause a substantial disruption of, or material interference with, the graduation ceremony. Requests must be evaluated in a content-neutral manner and may only be restricted if the specific item would reasonably be expected to cause a substantial disruption or material interference with the ceremony.

Any decision by a school site to deny a student’s request to wear graduation regalia or an adornment associated with a student’s cultural, religious, spiritual, or group identity must be reviewed and approved in advance by the Director of High School Education.

**Graduating seniors are not permitted to decorate their graduation caps. That constitutes an alteration of the graduation attire, not an addition to it.

For reference, below is a partial list of groups and affiliations whose students have previously been permitted to wear graduation regalia:

• Black Student Union
• Latino Connection
• Eagle Scout
• Girl Scout
• National Charity League
• Military dress uniform

Please note that this is not a comprehensive list. It reflects examples of requests processed in recent years and should not be used to limit or pre-screen future requests.

CVUSD Board Policy 5127 – Graduation Ceremonies and Activities

• Any graduating student who has completed basic training and is an active member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces may, at the student’s option, wear a military dress uniform at the ceremony. (Education Code 35183.3)
• Any student who has officially enlisted shall be permitted to wear a recognized object provided by any branch of the United States Armed Forces.
• Students shall be permitted to wear tribal regalia or recognized objects of religious, cultural, or spiritual significance as an adornment to the customary ceremonial attire, provided the adornment does not cause a substantial disruption of, or material interference with, the graduation ceremony. (Education Code 35183.1, as amended by AB 1369)

Students who wish to wear such adornments should notify the school principal at least 14 days prior to the graduation ceremony when practicable. This notification is intended to support planning and coordination and may not be used as a basis to deny a request that otherwise complies with law and Board policy. (AB 1369)

CVUSD Board Policy 5145.2 – Freedom of Speech/Expression
Students are prohibited from making any expressions or distributing or posting any materials that are obscene, libelous, or slanderous, or that incite students in a manner that creates a clear and present danger of unlawful acts, violations of school rules, or substantial disruption of school operations. (Education Code 48907)

California Education Code 35183.1 provides that:

• A pupil may wear traditional tribal regalia or recognized objects of religious, cultural, or spiritual significance as an adornment at a school graduation ceremony.
• An “adornment” means something attached to, or worn with, but not replacing, the cap and gown customarily worn at graduation.
• A local educational agency may only prohibit an item if it is likely to cause a substantial disruption of, or material interference with, the ceremony.

All CVUSD public elementary schools are scheduling their walks for Monday, June 8 at 1pm. Seniors will be released from their mandatory Graduation practice at 12:00pm in order to attend this favorite tradition! MATES Charter School has scheduled their senior walk on Thursday, June 4th at 2:15.

As other schools send us their flyers, we will add them here. Here are those that we have received thus far:

Congratulations to Keiona Nadig who earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, for her project Electric Composting for Community Sustainability. Recognizing that traditional composting can be inaccessible, Keiona introduced scalable, electric composting solutions to two high-waste community sites. Congratulations Keiona!

Terry Gu, Morgan Burleson, and Jayden Hua represented Thousand Oaks HS last week at the annual SEEAG Research Competition held at CSUCI with individual research projects. Jayden Hua was awarded 1st place out of 30 HS teams and received a $2,000 scholarship for research excellence and presentation! Congratulations!

Prom Tickets

The final day for prom ticket sales has been extended through Monday 5/11 night! Tickets are $130, and can be purchased online at the student store or in person. https://shorturl.at/qRNaW

Senior Attendance

Seniors, remember that you must have no more than 20% absences this semester to be able to participate in senior activities, including Prom, Grad Nite, and the Graduation Ceremony. On April 30th Mr. Godfrey sent out an email to all seniors and families who are in danger of not meeting the 20% maximum. If you did not receive an email, you are all clear as of now! Let’s finish the year strong, seniors!

Last Call for Prom Song Requests!

Juniors and Seniors, please use the following form to input your song requests for prom!

https://forms.gle/NsRcaKEjuoNn1vMR6

Prom Song Requests!

Juniors and Seniors, please use the following form to input your song requests for prom!

https://forms.gle/NsRcaKEjuoNn1vMR6

If you were unable to attend either of our Dual Enrollment Information Sessions, you can find the presentations on our website and below.

• Dual Enrollment Info Night Presentation Slides

• Dual Enrollment Info Night Presentation Video

Attention Student Athletes!

When accessing the log in page for the NCAA Eligibility Center, please do not sign in using the High School portal. This is for TOHS administrators and staff only.

The student portal to sign in can be accessed HERE.

To find out more about the NCAA and college athletics, please click HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor

As we embark on another exciting school year filled with growth, learning, and student achievement, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your support of our students and the various extracurricular activities they enjoy. Participation in athletics and extracurricular activities is not just about competition; it fosters teamwork, builds character, and creates lifelong memories.

We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Booster Clubs and all parents who contribute donations to support these organizations which play a vital role in enriching district-sponsored activities across our campuses.

However, as you may know, the costs associated with transportation for these events can be significant. CVUSD currently funds all transportation costs for in-season competition. Booster donations help support transportation costs only when the booster club requests a charter bus for the event or for off-season activities.

We kindly ask you to consider making a contribution to help offset the transportation costs for our student-athletes. Your contribution will directly support the costs of buses for all in-season contests, allowing our students to travel safely and arrive ready to give their best on the field, court, or stage.

The contribution for a 1st sport/activity is $135.00, 2nd sport/activity is $80.00 and 3rd sport/activity is $60.00.

Please make your contribution here

On behalf of the Athletics and Activities department, we appreciate your support!

Also...if you want to post a flyer in the Green Sheet, be sure to send it to me in JPEG format. Thanks!

We have updated hours for student Tech Help in Rm# K01 (next to the library)

Parents are also encouraged to have their students use the free meal service from the cafeteria instead of dropping off food at the front office. For any items dropped off by parents, students will not be allowed to leave class to retrieve them. Students can pick up those items dropped off either at Nutrition or Lunch.

For our new Athletics website, go here: TOAthletics.com

We are into the post season for Spring Sports! Here are some highlights:

1. While the Boys Golf team's season is done, Merrick Jacobus has qualified for CIF

2. While the Boys Tennis team's season is done, Aiden Mueller has qualified for CIF

3. Boys and Girls Track and Field has a combined 34 athletes competing at CIF, with prelims starting this weekend at Ontario High School.

4.Yesterday, our Boys and Girls swim team competed in CIF at Mt. SAC in their CIF competition. The team performed at a high level and we had one boys sprint relay team make it to the championship round.

5. Baseball will soon learn of their playoff chances.

6. Softball will learn of their playoff status on May 11. We finished second in league, so we are an automatic qualifier!

Good luck to all Spring Teams and Athletes!

We are thrilled to announce that our Thousand Oaks home games in the stadium, gym, pool, varsity baseball facility and varsity softball facility will now be live-streamed through HUDL!

This exciting new program is made possible through the generous support of CVUSD and our amazing Booster programs. Whether you’re cheering from the stands or from home, you’ll be able to catch all the action and share in the excitement of our athletes’ hard work and dedication.

Parents can create their own free HUDL Fan account to follow all home games across our district. Go to https://fan.hudl.com/ to create your HUDL Fan account. Once your account is set up, you can search for Thousand Oaks High School, follow your student’s teams, and enjoy streaming right from your phone, tablet, or computer—at no cost to you. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Josh Eby-Assistant Principal-Facilities, Athletics & Safety at jeby@conejousd.org.

All athletes (including off-season programs) will need to have a current physical and Athletic Clearance on file. Athletic clearances are good for one calendar year and can be used for multiple TOHS sports. The form can be filled out by your doctor. For instructions on completing the Athletic Clearance and the Athletic Clearance form, use this link: https://tohsathletics.org/athletic-clearanceforms-2/

ASB Request Form: Please complete the Google Form, click HERE. Below is the information for why you will complete this form.

Thank you for your consideration and interest in ASB support. Please fill out this form to request ASB support services for your event, club, program, etc.

ASB services include the following:

- Posters (3' x 2')

- Flyers (8.5" x 11")

- Lancer Lately segments (not to exceed 30 seconds)

- Green/white/black balloon clusters (no arches)

- Audio/Visual needs (Projection Screen, sound, music)

This form must be submitted at least TWO (2) WEEKS prior to your event. Any requests not submitted two (2) weeks prior will not be considered due to scheduling and time allotments for request fulfillment. Thank you for your understanding.

The ASB Advisor (Mr. Smith) and ASB Executive Cabinet receive and act on this Request Form.

Daily Bulletin Request: Please complete the Google Form, click HERE. Below is the information for why you will complete this form.

This announcement will be included in either/both n-person ASB Announcements during Period 1 on Tuesdays and Lancer Lately Report on Fridays. This announcement will also be included in the Daily Bulletin that is emailed to Thousand Oaks High School Staff.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DDvD4jua20Q5AUKd_5dNJJinqVgvOiqlfdcBY4YSqjQ/edit

Ms. Scott - A - Dan (+ ETHOS)

Mrs. Britt - Dar - Ll (+ LEAP/WAV)

Ms. Montero - Lo - Ros (+ MLL)

Mrs. Ross - out of office for Semester 2

​Mr. Solis - Rot - Z (+ The Center)

Mrs. Daigneault - College & Career Readiness

Mrs. Krostag - College & Career Guidance Specialist

Lancers - Did you know that TOHS offers 9 Career Pathways that will help you become college and career ready with the 26 career-related courses we offer? Many of our pathways offer the opportunity to earn FREE college credit or professional certifications for students. Field trips, guest speakers, career exploration are just the beginning of the student learning and self-discovery in our Career Education courses. Please reach out to our Career Education Coordinator, Ashley Cooper, acooper@conejousd.org, for any questions.

Is your student a potential college-bound athlete? Do you know the requirements for the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)?

Check out our NCAA resource page on our TOHS counseling webpage: https://sites.google.com/learn.conejousd.net/tohscounseling

TOHS counseling has also created a video that explains the difference between NCAA Division I, II, and III. View it here: https://youtu.be/xB9lVPMIY2M

Stay Informed: Mobile Devices Policy Update for the 2025-2026 School Year

The Conejo Valley Unified School District Board of Education recently approved an updated version of CVUSD Board Policy 5131.8 “Mobile Communication Devices.”

For all CVUSD Students in Grades TK-8:

• Mobile communication devices shall be turned off and/or on silent mode and put away during instructional time.
• Students in grades Preschool through 8th grade shall not use cell phones, smart watches, pagers, or other mobile communication devices on campus during instructional and non-instructional time (e.g. recess, passing periods, nutrition, lunch).

For all CVUSD Students in Grades 9-12:

• Mobile communication devices shall be turned off and/or on silent mode and put away during instructional time.
• Students in Grades 9 through Post-Secondary may use cell phones, smart watches, pagers, or other mobile communication devices on campus during non-instructional time (e.g. passing periods, nutrition, lunch) as long as the device is utilized in accordance with law and any rules that individual school sites may impose

Check out the below flyer for more information about what this new policy will look like at our school!

For first-time applicants, it's recommended to use a desktop computer to set up your profile. If your student is found eligible to receive meal benefits it might also qualify your family for discounts on gas, electricity, cell phone or cable service, and a waiver to take the SAT and ACT tests.

PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE SCHOOL SITE AND DISTRICT OFFICE AFTER JULY 1ST

Reminder if your student carries medication(prescription or non-prescription) on campus and you have not turned the attached document, please have it completed and signed by your physician and returned to the health office. Please refer to page 2 of the document for a list of acceptable medications a student can carry on them during the school day and for school activities. If your student is currently carrying medications not listed on the acceptable medication list, please have them bring it into the health office with the attached form completed. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions on this matter, contact the Health Clerk ext. 1022

A link to the form and guidelines:

https://www.conejousd.org/cms/lib/CA50010930/Centricity/Domain/110/Authorization%20for%20medication%20authorization%20form%202019.pdf

Thanks to those individuals who have ordered a banner. Space is limited and going fast - so act now!

The California Proficiency Program (CPP) is a voluntary test that assesses proficiency in basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills taught in public schools. Eligible pupils who pass the CHSPE are awarded a Certificate of Proficiency by the State Board of Education. A pupil who receives a Certificate of Proficiency may, with verified approval from the parent or legal guardian, leave high school early. The Certificate of Proficiency, however, is not equivalent to completing all coursework required for regular graduation from high school. For more information, including administration dates and registration deadlines, visit the following website: http://www.chspe.net/

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