TOHS Green Sheet

Dear Lancer Families,

Welcome to Red Ribbon Week! Each October, schools recognize Red Ribbon Week as the annual drug-use and violence prevention awareness campaign to help students build healthy habits and commit to a drug-free life. This year, Thousand Oaks High School has several lunchtime activities planned. Come out to the quad on Tuesday, 10/27 to sign our banner to make a pledge to stay drug free and to also earn a chance to win a gift certificate at our student store. On Thursday, 10/29 wear red and compete in musical chairs!

On Friday, we will celebrating Halloween. There will be a costume contest for students and staff in the quad at lunch, and students are encouraged to dress up in their best school appropriate costume. Make sure your costumes do not include masks, look-alike weapons or interfere with the learning environment.

A special congratulations to all of our fall athletic teams! As the fall season begins to come to an end, several of our team have started or will soon start their post-season playoffs. Good luck! Our girls volleyball team have won their first two playoff games and this Wednesday, we will be playing at Newbury Park High School in the Division 3 Quarter Finals. The game starts at 6pm. Let's show up in force and support the team. A reminder to all, as this is a CIF playoff game everyone (including students with an ASB sticker) will be required to purchase a ticket for the game.

Finally, I want to recognize all faculty and staff for all the work they are doing to support all students on our campus. Recently, the California Department of Education released their 2026 Dashboard. The California School Dashboard is an online tool that shows how schools are performing on state and local indicators included in California's school accountability system. Each indicator is rated on levels labeled by colors. Red being the lowest level, Blue being the highest. As you can see from the image below, Thousand Oaks High School had a great year. While we will always have work to do in order to continually improve, we should take a moment and celebrate the fact that we saw positive gains in every category, and were tops amongst CVUSD high schools in numerous categories (including English and Science test scores). Gret job teachers and students!

That's it for now, thanks for all you do to support our school.

Eric

Dr. Eric Bergmann, Principal

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Bobbing for apples, a fun Halloween game where players use their teeth to pick up apples from a bucket of water, once had a romantic twist! Each apple had a name written on it, and whoever grabbed their apple in one bite was said to find true love. Meanwhile in Scotland, couples tested their love by burning hazelnuts together on Halloween night. If the hazelnuts burned quietly, it meant a lasting match. But if they hissed or exploded, it portended bad luck.

TOHS is committed to the core values that are spelled out in spelled out in the Lancer Way. This is what we expect of our students each and every day.

We are excited to continue the use of Office Hour that will be available to all students on every Thursday morning from 8:30 – 9:15. Students who are struggling in any class may be assigned an office hour with a particular teacher so that they can receive additional help and support. Students who are not assigned to a teacher’s Office Hour should sign up to attend a teacher’s Office Hour to ask questions, get extra help, etc.

Students will be notified through the 5-Star App (more on that below) if they have been assigned to an Office Hour. Students may also sign up for an Office Hour through the 5-Star App. Students will be notified through their CVUSD email if they have been assigned to an Office Hour - they can check in 5-Star to find out where to go. We cannot overstate the importance of students attending Office Hour. Every students, whether they are assigned out not should attend Office Hour each week. The school will be contacting parents when students fail to show up to an assigned Office Hour. Our first Office Hour will be on Thursday, September 3rd.

RED RIBBON WEEK | OCTOBER 26–30

Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free!

Lancers, get ready for Red Ribbon Week! Join us as we promote healthy choices, positive lifestyles, and a drug-free future with some fun lunchtime activities!

TUESDAY, 10/27 | LUNCHTIME

• ✍️ Sign the Banner! Show your commitment to staying drug free!
• 🍬 Guess the Red Skittles! Take your best guess at how many red Skittles are in the jar for a chance to win a prize!

THURSDAY, 10/29 | LUNCHTIME

• 🎶 Musical Chairs! Bring your energy and join the competition!
• ❤️ WEAR RED to show your support!
• 🏆 Winners Announced! We'll reveal our Skittles contest winner and hold opportunity drawings for $10 Student Store gift cards!

Let's come together, have some fun, and celebrate making positive choices!

This is a reminder that students in AP classes must be registered for their AP exams by November 1st. Any orders after November 1st will incur a $50 late fee.

To register for your AP (Advanced Placement) exams, please complete the following two steps:

1. Students join Your AP Classes on MyAP Classroom: If you haven’t already done so, log in to College Board’s MyAP Classroom and join your AP classes using the unique join code provided by your teacher.
2. Pay for Your Exams via Q Parent Portal: Access the Q Parent Portal to submit payment for your AP exams.

For any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Oliveri at doliveri@conejousd.org or Mrs. Krostag in the College and Career Center at hkrostag@conejousd.org.

What an incredible year for our TOHS PTSA Reflections Contest! We had a record-breaking 73 entries this year, showcasing the amazing creativity, talent, and unique perspectives of our Lancer students!

This year's theme, “What My Culture Means to Me,” inspired outstanding submissions across literature, photography, music composition, and visual arts.

We are especially excited to congratulate seven talented Lancer artists whose work has been selected to advance to the next level of the Reflections competition!

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We are so proud of ALL our participating students! The creativity and thoughtfulness behind these submissions were truly impressive. Thank you for sharing your talents and representing TOHS so well.

Congratulations, Lancers! We can't wait to see where your creativity takes you next!

Welcome to the TOHS Writing Center! The Writing Center will be open on Tuesdays (J-1) and Thursdays (J-2) starting next week 9/1 and 9/3. The Writing Center is a place to get help with your writing in any class with a peer tutor/writing coach We have guest speakers, events, and writing opportunities so keep an eye on the Green Sheet for upcoming announcements. We look forward to working with you!

Extended Family Vacations and Academic Success

We kindly ask that families schedule extended vacations during official school breaks rather than during instruction time. While we understand the value of family travel, missing multiple weeks of class significantly disrupts student learning. This impact is especially heightened under our block schedule, where missing just one day of class is equivalent to missing nearly two days of traditional instruction. Falling behind by multiple days means missing significant foundational coursework, making it extremely difficult for students to catch up on critical concepts, group projects, and assessments.

Families who have already taken a vacation this school year have likely received a Chronic Absence Letter from the school. This form is auto generated, and includes ALL absences, excused and unexcused, except for bereavement and doctor appointment with doctor note provided.

Thank you for partnering with us to prioritize your student’s attendance, engagement, and academic progress!

To Join the TOHS PTSA, click here: Link for PTSA Membership: https://jointotem.com/ca/thousand-oaks/thousand-oaks-high-school-ptsa

Trading Card Enthusiasts & Vendors Wanted! Join us Saturday, Nov.7th in the MPR. Come shop or sign up as a vendor while supporting our school!

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 school buses 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 $145.00, the 2nd sport/activity is $95.00, and there is no additional charge for 3 or more sports/activities. The maximum individual contribution is $240.00.

Please make your contribution here.

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

Thousand Oaks High School

A reminder that we will be disabling student access to the BYOD network next Monday, September 21st.

We are thrilled to announce that our Thousand Oaks home games in the stadium, gym, pool, baseball facility and softball facility are 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.

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

The NCAA Division I membership has adopted an age-based eligibility model, effective August 1, 2026. High school administrators and students with questions can learn more on the Eligibility 101 page. For recent graduates enrolling at NCAA schools this Fall and for any other student-athletes being recruited by NCAA coaches, further discussions about this change should be directed to the athletics compliance office at those schools. The Eligibility Center is working to provide additional information about the student’s period of eligibility within certification accounts in early August. Please note that all other initial eligibility requirements for Division I and Division II remain unchanged.

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

Beginning Wednesday, August 19th, students can get help at our Chromebook Help Desk at the following times. The Chromebook Help Desk is located next to the library in room K1. If you are standing at the main library entrance, K1 is the second door on your left.

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 Athletics website, go here: TOAthletics.com

AFC Urgent Care Thousand Oaks will offer Thousand Oaks High School students sports physicals for $35, reduced from their regular $55 rate. For each student sports physical completed at the clinic, $20 will be contributed back to the school as a sponsorship.

AFC Urgent Care Thousand Oaks

475 E Avenida de Los Arboles, Suite B

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Hours:

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

Saturday–Sunday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

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.

• Club Application Deadline is Friday, 9/11. All club applications must be turned into the activities office by Friday, 9/11 by 3:30pm.

• Club President’s Information Meeting is required for all club presidents to attend on Wednesday, 9/16 in Mr. Smith’s room, J6.

• Club Hello Day is on Wednesday, 9/23 in the quad at lunch. Sign your club up on the Clubs page on the TOHS Activities Website!

• The following Clubs/Interest Groups are already approved from last school year and are allowed to meet starting next week.

• Travel Club, Advisor Ryan Geisler

• Girls Golf Club, Advisor Ryan Geisler

• Young Americans for Freedom Interest Group, Advisor Michael Cowley

• Hiking Club, Advisor Veronica Bass

• Key Club, Advisor Brian Cummings

• Drama Club, Advisor Bre Mack

• Orchestra Club, Advisor Ben Roberts

• Latino Connection, Advisor Sandra Martinez-Galvan

• Rocketry Club, Advisor Tyler Hernandez

• Engineering Club, Advisor Jeff Lewis

• Fashion Club, Eileen Moore

• Medical Outreach Club, Advisor Eileen Moore

• California Scholarship Federation Club, Advisor Rhonda Frohn

• Interact Club, Advisor Christina Arzouman

• TOHS Speech and Debate Club, Advisor Chris Casillas and Harold Hutton

• Environmental Club, Advisor Heather Farrell

• Origami Club, Advisor Kelly Abrams

• Act Now, Advisor Veronica Bass

• TOHS Yearbook Club, Advisor Joanna Otey

• TOHS Journalism, Advisor Joanna Otey

• Latino Youth Leadership, Advisor Sandra Martinez-Galvan

• The Red Cross Club, Advisor Jeff Lewis

• TOHS Mock Trial, Advisor Eric Kamm

Contact your CounselorContact your Counselor

Mrs. Ross - A - Ce (+ ETHOS)

Mrs. Britt - Ch - H (+ LEAP/WAV)

Ms. Montero - I - M (+ MLL)

Ms. Scott - N - Sm (+ AVID)

​Mr. Solis - Sn - Z (+ The Center)

Mrs. Daigneault - College & Career Readiness

The VCOE Career Education is excited to host Future Fest: College & Career Connections, a countywide event designed to connect Ventura County students and families with education, training, and career pathway opportunities.

Future Fest provides a one-stop opportunity for students and families to access valuable college and career resources in one place. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in informative workshops, learn about Career Education bachelor’s degree programs, receive support with the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI), and connect directly with career training programs, adult schools, community colleges, and four-year universities.

Future Fest: College & Career Connections
Date: November 3
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Ventura County Office of Education

Come learn about colleges! See the line up and sign up below.

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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