Wildwood Weekly

WOW Tigers! We have met and surpassed our school-wide goal of $65,000 by raising over $80,000 and achieving 100% registration! We’ve also reached participation in all 50 states, as well as Canada, the UK, New Zealand, and Sweden. Way to go, TEAM!!

A heartfelt thank you to all the Wildwood families, teachers, students and volunteers who helped make the Jog-A-Thon such a huge success. (And a Tigerific THANK YOU to Sarah Buchanan who headed up this effort with her all-volunteer PTA committee!) The kids had such an amazing time participating in the event and appreciated all the amazing signs and cheers from their families and friends. This truly is an incredible Wildwood community!

Don't forget - fundraising doesn’t stop with the Jog-A-Thon! You can still raise money over Spring Break. The last day for donations is Tuesday, April 14. We will collect the envelopes one final time on this day. Envelopes will not be returned.

We will announce all winners at our All-School Pep Rally on Friday, April 24!

Take some time this Spring Break to celebrate, relax, and enjoy the beauty around us. You've earned it!

Go Tigers!

April, 2026

3: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break Begins

13: School Resumes

14: PTA Executive Board Meeting at 6:00pm

17: TK Lunch with the Principal: Allen

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: School Site Council Meeting from 4-5pm

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

Helpful LINKS

Wildwood Important Dates and Events 2025-2026

Wildwood Bell Schedule

Wildwood Website Home Page

CVUSD School Year Calendar
CVUSD website

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.

Short-Term Independent Study (STIS) will end at Spring Break. In accordance with district guidelines, elementary schools will NOT offer STIS beginning April 13 through the end of this school year.

If your child will be absent after Spring Break, please report the absence to the attendance line as usual. We kindly ask families to plan vacations and trips outside of school days whenever possible.

Please contact the front office if you have any questions.

Head lice are common among school-aged children and are not considered a health emergency. Wildwood follows CVUSD guidelines that focus on early detection, proper treatment, and keeping students in class whenever possible. Regular head checks at home, along with simple cleaning steps, are the most effective ways to manage lice. Our staff is always available to support families and answer any questions.

For more information on identification and treatment, please click HERE.

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.

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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