CVUSD's Communication Snapshot

📍Calendar Reminder: No School for Students on Monday, March 16th

Top Headlines:

• This March: CVUSD Honors National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month & Disability History Month
  
• Vitamin C & Energy-Boosting: Learn About the March Harvest of the Month - Mandarins🍊

• Year-Round Enrollment: Horizon Hills Parenting Program - Classes, Events & Workshops

• Congratulations Madison Black of Newbury Park High: CIF State Wrestling Champion!
• March Madness Arrives in the Conejo with the Return of the Annual Unified Basketball Games
• Ready, Set, Serve: Pickleball Comes to Aspen Elementary Thanks to USA Pickleball Grow the Game Grant

Events This Week:

• March 12th: The Parent Outreach Program Presents the Next Virtual Workshop Series Event in Spanish - Helping Children Develop Effective Study Habits

Upcoming Events:

• March 19th: CVUSD TK Winter Wonderland Night at the Newbury Park Library

• March 21st: Conejo Valley Disabilities Fair

There is no school for CVUSD students on Monday, March 16th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, March 17th. Click here to view the complete 2025-2026 School Year Calendar.

The CVUSD honors National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (NDDAM) and Disability History Month this March. This is a time to recognize the contributions and achievements of people with disabilities, celebrate the Disability Rights Movement, honor the legacy of its leaders, and raise awareness about disability rights and issues.

This month reminds us that individuals with developmental disabilities are valuable members of our community and deserve full participation in all aspects of life, including education, employment, recreation, and civic engagement. While March provides an opportunity for heightened awareness, true awareness happens when we commit to creating accessible environments and productive opportunities year-round. Recognizing disability history will enable students with disabilities to see themselves in history and history-makers and feel a greater sense of pride.

CVUSD is committed to meeting the educational needs of all students in our schools and encourages our schools to reflect on the impact of artists, innovators, and leaders in the disability community, celebrate student achievements, advocate for their rights, and promote understanding and inclusivity with the goal of creating a more inclusive society. Click here to learn more.

Our Child Nutrition team features a special Harvest of the Month item in school cafeterias every Thursday to introduce students to nutritious, locally grown produce! Students from our Conejo Academy of Leadership and Language Immersion are once again teaming up with our Child Nutrition team to taste-test and share facts (in English and Spanish) about the special Harvest of the Month item: mandarins.

Did You Know: California grows tasty mandarins that are sweet, juicy, and full of vitamin C and fiber to help your body stay healthy and energized. Mandarins are easy to peel making them the perfect on-the-go healthy snack. Watch the video below to learn more about this fun to eat fruit!

The Horizon Hills Parenting Program is a parent participation school serving families with children from infancy through age 10. Children learn through play, exploration, and connection while caregivers gain practical tools, support, and confidence through ongoing parent education. Horizon Hills' one-acre garden campus, ceramics studio, outdoor play spaces, and community events create a warm environment where families grow together. View the flyer below for an overview of classes with year-round enrollment, upcoming events and ongoing workshops.

🌞 Click here to visit the Horizon Hills website and learn more.

Congratulations to Madison Black, Newbury Park High School 12th grade student-athlete, on an incredible achievement! Following a perfect 53-0 season, Madison went undefeated at the CIF State Wrestling Championships in Bakersfield, earning the 2026 state title at 130 pounds. The entire Conejo community is so proud of you, Madison - congratulations on your well-deserved title of: State Champ!

Up next? Madison will continue her academic and athletic career wrestling D1 at Sacred Heart University. 👏

March Madness has arrived in the Conejo with the return of our Annual Unified Basketball Tournament! Last week, Game #1 of the Tournament kicked off with our Westlake High School Warriors hosting our Newbury Park High School Panthers. It was a schoolwide celebration of inclusion with performances from ASL students and Sparkles Cheer, along with the official unveiling of Westlake's National Unified Champion School Banner. Things then tipped off at center court with friendships, fun, and awesome basketball skills on full display from Student Athletes and Unified Partners.

Congratulations to our Unified Athletes and Unified Partners on their exceptional display of sportsmanship and inclusion on the court!

Games Ahead: Newbury Park High will host Thousand Oaks High on March 13th, followed by Thousand Oaks High hosting Westlake High on March 20th. The March 20th game will include a special celebration of Thousand Oaks High School from Special Olympics and ESPN for their exceptional commitment to inclusion. It's going to be an exciting month ahead for Unified Sports in the Conejo!

Our Roadrunners will meet you on the court...the Pickleball Court! Thanks to a Grow the Game Grant from USA Pickleball our Aspen Elementary School is now home to three portable nets, 72 wooden paddles and 200 pickleballs. The school is also working directly with Ventura County USA Pickleball Ambassadors (including a retired Aspen teacher) to provide Pickleball lessons to students! Thank you, USA Pickleball - we love to see our students learning new skills, having fun and building school community!

The CVUSD Parent Outreach Program cordially invites parents/guardians to attend their Positive Parenting Virtual Workshop Series on Thursday evenings. The presentations will be conducted in Spanish with English subtitles available.

The next event in this series, "My Child is Struggling in School. Helping Children Develop Effective Study Habits," will take place this Thursday, March 12, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please click this Zoom link at that time to join and attend the virtual event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86814423528.

The full schedule for the Virtual Workshop Series is included below.

Do you have a child who will be turning 4 by September 1, 2026? Join us for an enchanting evening at our Transitional Kindergarten Winter Wonderland Night at the Library! We're partnering with the Newbury Park Library to create a Winter Wonderland where your child can play, create, and explore while you get a firsthand look at how CVUSD’s TK program builds the foundation for academic success for students. Note: No snow gear required—just a sense of wonder!

Thursday, March 19th • 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Newbury Park Library

Why Attend?

• Meet CVUSD dedicated teachers and ask questions about TK and the curriculum.
• See the “TK Difference” in action through evidence-based, play-centered learning.
• Connect with other families in our school community.

Join The City of Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks Police Department, and the Conejo Recreation and Park District for the annual Conejo Valley Disabilities Fair on Saturday, March 21st from 11am to 3pm at The Oaks (Parking Lot near Pedal & Pints Brewery, 350 W. Hillcrest Drive).

This inclusive event is free to attend and is designed for individuals of all ages and abilities. Come connect with local resources, support services and recreational opportunities that are available to all!

The fair will also feature informational booths with service providers and support programs, as well as a live DJ, dancing, a bounce house, face painting and art activities. Experience touch-a-truck activities featuring a city transit bus, helicopter and other tactical vehicles from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and more.