Cougar Connection:

ELAC MEETING (ALL): Our second ELAC Meeting of the year is Wednesday, November 4 at 9:00am in D1. The purpose of the ELAC is to provide guidance to the principal and staff with regards to the needs of multi-lingual students who are learning English as a second language. We hope you will join us!

VCOE MOBILE LIBRARY VISIT (GRADES 3-5): Students in Grades 3-5 will have the chance to visit the Mobile Library on Thursday, November 5. The mobile library will return on the first Thursday of each month. Only students with a VCOE Library Application completed can check out books. The VCOE library card is separate from the city of Camarillo library, which we of course encourage all PVSEA families to take advantage of. It is a wonderful community resource!

RUN CLUB (ALL): Run Club will meet at 7:30am on Friday, November 6th. If signed up, come run with us and earn your leaf charm!

PVSEA ATHLETICS GAMES THIS WEEK (GRADES 6-8): Cheer on our Cougars this week!

• FLAG FOOTBALL:

• Monday, November 2 at 4:00pm, PVSEA

• GIRL’S VOLLEYBALL:

• Monday, November 2 at 5:30pm, PVSEA

• Wednesday, October 28 at 3:30pm, PVSEA

VETERANS DAY - NO SCHOOL (ALL): PVSEA and all PVSD schools will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th, for Veterans Day. Join us in honoring and thanking the heroes within our own school family and community who have served our country! “The world becomes a better place, when someone stands and leads the way; steps forward, when they’d rather say not me.”

FOOD SHARE POP UP (ALL): The next Food Share Pop Up, a partnership with Food Share Ventura County to provide boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables to our school families is Thursday, November 12 from 1:00-3:00 in the front parking lot. Drive through and pick up some fresh produce for free!

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEETING (ALL): The next meeting of the School Site Council is Thursday, November 12 at 3:15pm. The School Site Council is a group of teachers, parents, students and staff who work together on long-range school improvement planning. Meetings are open to the public.

MAKE UP PICTURE DAY (EEC PK-K) (MAIN 1-8): Monarch Photography will be back on campus for Make-Up Pictures. Any student who was absent or needs a picture re-take will have their chance on Thursday, November 12 (Grades 1-8) and Friday, November 13 (Grades PK-K)

FIELD TRIP (GRADE 4): Our 4th graders are headed to Leo Carrillo State Park on Friday, November 13th, for an exciting outdoor field trip. Please keep an eye out for permission slips and detail packs coming home in your student’s folder soon!

DONUTS WITH YOUR HERO (EEC PK-K) (MAIN 1-8): Start your morning with something sweet! Our PTA is excited to host "Donuts with Heroes"—a fun morning event for students and their special guests (YOU! Parents, Grandparents, Guardians, Aunts/Uncles) to connect and celebrate COMMUNITY together. This PTA Event with students in grades PK-K will be Wednesday, November 18 and for Grades 1-8 will take place Thursday, November 19.

SPIRIT ASSEMBLY (GRADES 1-5): Our next community building spirit assembly that will include “Best at PVSEA” awards to recognize students who have demonstrated the character trait of Understanding is Friday, November 20 at 8:15am. Parents are invited to join us and cheer on our students.

PVSEA EVENTS CALENDAR: We are working hard on adding key dates to the PVSEA Website calendar. For key dates, always reference this weekly Cougar Connection bulletin, but also check the calendar on the webpage! School is a busy place!

STANDING OVATIONS: PVSD has a districtwide employee recognition program called Standing Ovations. If you would like to nominate a PVSEA staff member to be recognized for their hard work and dedication, please submit this form.

INTERESTED IN ATTENDING RANCHO CAMPANA NEXT YEAR? (GRADE 8):If you are interested in attending, the lottery will open November 1st and will close November 30th. For more information about the enrollment process, you may visit our website.

COUGAR SPIRIT WEAR FRIDAYS!: Show your Cougar pride every Friday! Students & Staff are encouraged to wear their “PVSEA spirit wear” or “blue” to show off their school spirit. Let’s fill our campuses with Cougar Blue!

WEEKLY WELLNESS VIDEOS: Each week, our counselors develop short videos for teachers to use within their classes to teach students important social-emotional skills and develop healthy ways to navigate everyday challenges. This week, students will learn skills to help them build positive relationships and navigate social situations. TK–3rd grade students will focus on solving problems with friends by listening to one another, taking turns, apologizing, and working together to find solutions. 4th–8th grade students will explore how to “read the room” by noticing others’ facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice while remembering not to jump to conclusions. (Grades TK-3, Grades 4-8)

💛 NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL FAMILY LITERACY MONTH: November is a wonderful time to make reading together a family tradition! Reading with your child, talking about stories, and exploring new topics together can strengthen family connections and support learning. Even a few minutes of reading each day can make a difference. Visit the Camarillo Public Library’s Kids page to explore children's books, e-books, storytimes, and educational resources for families.

💛 WORLD KINDNESS DAY – NOVEMBER 13TH: World Kindness Day celebrates the power of kindness, compassion, and understanding. It reminds children that small actions can make a big difference in helping others feel welcome and valued. Encourage your child to include others, offer help, use kind words, and look for opportunities to make someone's day a little brighter. Find fun, family-friendly activities on the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation’s Kindness at Home page.

💛 NOVEMBER IS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH: November is an opportunity to recognize the rich histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native American and Indigenous peoples. Encourage your child to learn about different cultures with curiosity and respect, helping them develop an appreciation for diversity and the experiences that make our communities unique. Explore family-friendly stories and educational resources through the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.

💛 GRATITUDE & COMPASSION: As Thanksgiving approaches, encourage your child to practice gratitude by recognizing the people and experiences they appreciate. Help them understand the importance of compassion by noticing when others need support and responding with kindness. Simple acts, such as thanking someone, helping a family member, or including a classmate, can help children build stronger relationships and a greater sense of connection. For more ideas on how to nurture gratitude at home, click here to read our November Gratitude Newsletter