Wildwood Weekly

As we move through November, I encourage every member of our Wildwood community to embrace a spirit of reflection and gratitude.

In November, a month characterized by the gentle transition to cooler days and vibrant autumn colors, we, at Wildwood Elementary, embrace the spirit of gratitude. As the leaves gracefully fall, signaling the changing season, it serves as a poignant reminder to reflect on the many reasons we are thankful. This month of Thanksgiving provides us with an opportunity to appreciate the supportive community we've built, the dedicated educators, staff members, and volunteers shaping our students' futures, and the collective efforts that make our school a nurturing environment. Let us take a moment to acknowledge the richness that surrounds us and instill in our students the value of gratitude as we continue to foster a positive and collaborative learning atmosphere at our school.

This coming week is a 4-day school week with NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 11 due to Veterans Day. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and we'll see you back at school tomorrow on Monday, November 10.

Warmly,

Mr. Lynch

November, 2025

10: Stand Proud Field Day - Grade 5

11: No School - Veterans Day

12: Stagecoach Museum Field Trip - Grade 3

12: PTA Executive Board Meeting at 6:00pm

17: Spelling Bee Initial Round - Grades 3-5 at lunch

18: Spelling Bee Initial Round Make-ups - Grades 3-5 at lunch

18: School Site Council Meeting from 4-5pm

19: Kindergarten Thanksgiving Performance - Preregister HERE

20: PTA Food Night - Imperial Garden 4-8pm

21: Pep Rally at 8:15am & Lunch with the Principal

22-30: No School - Fall Break

December, 2025

5: School Tour at 9:00am

10: PTA Executive Board Meeting at 6:00pm

12: Spelling Bee Assembly at 8:15am (Grades 2-5)

15: Chorus Assemblies (Gr. TK-2 @ 8:30am, Gr. 3-5 @ 9am)

16: PTA Restaurant Day at 3 Amigos (10:30am-9:00pm)

18: Gr. 1-3 Rams Readers Assembly (10:10-11:10am)

18: Chorus Winter Concert at 6:30pm

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

12/20-1/4: No School - Winter Break

Helpful LINKS

Wildwood Important Dates and Events 2025-2026

Wildwood Bell Schedule

Wildwood Website Home Page

CVUSD School Year Calendar
CVUSD website

The order deadline for Original Works orders is coming up on 11/10/25. Take a look at all the fun options and place an order! See the attached flier for details.

Orders will arrive the first week in December (in time for the holidays!) A portion of the proceeds goes back to Wildwood PTA!

You can click this link and access your child's artwork using the Access Code that was sent home.

Happy shopping!

~ Your Wildwood PTA

Our Wildwood PTA website is up and running and is the place to purchase Wildwood created Spirit Wear. Some sizes have been re-stocked, so take a look and get your shirt today- supplies are limited. Please note: all t-shirt purchases are online only and not available in the office.

On Monday, November 17, Wildwood will conduct the first round of this year's school spelling bee. All interested 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students are invited to the MPR after they eat lunch to take a 25-question spelling test that will determine the 8-12 students who will move forward to our final spelling bee in December. Any 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students who are absent on November 17 may join us for a make-up test at the same time and place on Tuesday, November 18.

Book & Math Materials Organizer:

Support classroom learning by keeping our shared Bookroom and math materials organized and easy to find. Perfect for someone who enjoys tidying, sorting, and creating order. Volunteer anytime between 8am–4pm, one to two hours weekly. (Note: We are thankful to have secured one volunteer for this task, and we are hoping to secure a few more)

CREATE Program Volunteer:

Help bring creativity to life! Supervise students during the CREATE program on Wednesdays from 9:15–10:45am. Set out recyclable building materials for students to design and invent during morning recess, then help tidy up afterward. Volunteer weekly, every other week, or once a month.

DAC Representative Substitute:

Our current AADAC and GATEDAC representative may be unable to attend monthly meetings for the next few months, so we are currently seeking a substitute who can attend these meetings and send the meeting notes to the Wildwood School Site Council (SSC) team. Please take a look at THIS DAC Meeting Calendar if you are interested in lending a hand.

Please contact the school office at kmeyer@conejousd.org or 805-492-3531 to express interest or to learn more about any of these opportunities.

Wildwood Elementary has an official presence on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Click on each image below to access Wildwood's social media accounts. Be sure to like and follow to get an inside peek into daily happenings at Wildwood through videos, images, and reminders which are posted weekly by our Wildwood social media manager.

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.

Family participation and engagement is a key priority of the Conejo Valley Unified School District. Our seven Advisory Councils and Committees meet regularly for vibrant discussions, informative presentations, relationship-building activities and more. These meetings are open to all members of our CVUSD community to attend. However, we understand that attending meetings in-person is not always possible. Visit THIS CVUSD WEBPAGE to stay informed on updates and actions from each Advisory Council and Committee, with "Five Key Takeaways" from each meeting.

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