CVUSD's Communication Snapshot

• CVUSD Celebrates National School Psychology Week: November 11th-15th
• Stay Connected with "Up to Five Key Takeaways" from Our Advisory Councils/Committees
• There's Still Time to Nominate Your 2024 CVUSD Inclusion Heroes!
• Join us this Thursday for the November Parent/Guardian Workshop "Resilience in Grief"
• Reminder: Upcoming, CVUSD Hosted, November Parent/Guardian Information Sessions for Parents/Guardians of Students with IEPs
• The Conejo Schools Foundation Supports CVUSD Teachers with More than $77,000 in Grants
• Congratulations to Westlake Hills Elementary School: Winner of the 2024 Thousand Oaks All Star Recycling Award
• 🎥 Welcome to Class: Familia, Escuela, Comunidad with Our CVUSD Parent Outreach Program

During National School Psychology Week, November 11 - 15, 2024, we proudly recognize our School Psychologists for the hard work and dedication they provide to our students, schools and community.

The theme of this year's nationally celebrated week is “Spark Discovery," which recognizes that School Psychologists help their communities seek out new ideas, effect change, and expand horizons for students.

We are grateful for the essential contributions and services that they provide in the educational process and celebrate them this week, and share our gratitude for them all year through. The broader Conejo community is invited to join us in celebrating these dedicated professionals for the vital role that they play in the personal and academic development of our students. Click here to learn more.

Family participation and engagement is a key priority of the CVUSD. 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.

🌟Check out the latest updates and actions from each Advisory Council and Committee by visiting the Updates from Advisory Councils/Committees webpage where "Up to Five Key Takeaways" from each meeting are posted regularly after meetings are held.

In honor of National Inclusive Schools Week (December 2 - 6, 2024) CVUSD would like to celebrate five Inclusion Heroes at its December 18, 2024, Board of Education meeting.

An Inclusion Hero is an individual who has a passion for ensuring all students have equal access and opportunity - particularly students who have historically been marginalized, and turns this passion into action by modeling inclusivity in their day-to-day work.

Nominate a teacher, staff member, or administrator in recognition of their dedication to creating a community of inclusivity, respect, and kindness that supports ALL students' access, participation, and success by completing a nomination form:

👉 Click here to nominate a CVUSD Inclusion Hero today! (English form)

👉 Clic aquí a nomine hoy mismo a un héroe de la inclusión de CVUSD! (Spanish form)

Nominations are due by Friday, November 22nd at 5pm.

Our BreakThrough Student Support Services team in partnership with Childhood Matters and The Conejo Schools Foundation, invites CVUSD parents/guardians to a free workshop event, "Resilience in Grief," on this Thursday, November 14th at 6pm. This event is designed to provide parents/guardians with the tools and knowledge to support their children in grief. Attendees will gain insight into the grieving process, learn to communicate with empathy, handle difficult conversations with care, and explore practical activities and resources to help their children navigate and process their feelings. The workshop includes hands-on and tangible activities to enhance learning and equip parents with practical, actionable strategies.

📍 Click here to learn more about this event.

📍 Click here to register to attend this event.

Reminder: November Parent/Guardian Information Sessions for Parents/Guardians of Students with IEPs hosted by CVUSD will include:

• Parent Information Night-Transition meeting for students with IEPs who are matriculating from Elementary School to Middle School. The information night will take place on Monday, November 18, 2024 from 5:00pm to 5:45pm at University Center MPR. Please view meeting details by clicking the link HERE
  
  
• Parent Information Night-Transition meeting for students with IEPs who are matriculating from Middle School to High School. The information night will take place on Monday, November 18, 2024 from 6:00pm to 6:45pm at University Center MPR. Please view meeting details by clicking the link HERE

Other upcoming events and events hosted by the VCOE SELPA can be found in the, "Save the Dates" event flyer available here.

📸: Photo of Redwood Middle School's CSF Teacher Grant Recipients

The Conejo Schools Foundation’s CSF Teacher Grants help to support student success by funding innovative projects that enhance student learning. This year, 285 teachers from 30 CVUSD school sites have been awarded CSF Teacher Grants totaling more than $77,000. This represents the largest amount ever awarded by the program as well as the largest number of recipients. Thank you to the Conejo Schools Foundation for the incredible support provided to our teachers through this grant program and congratulations to this year's grant recipients!

See below or click here for a complete list of grant recipients.

We are proud to share that Westlake Hills Elementary has been chosen as the 2024 recipient of the City of Thousand Oaks Annual Recycling All Star Award! This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of Westlake Hills' students, staff, and entire school community in promoting recycling and zero waste initiatives. The school's leadership team shared that they are proud to be a part of such an important effort and look forward to continuing their commitment to sustainability.

Westlake Hills' Assistant Principal, Jasson Przebieda will be in attendance at the November 19th Thousand Oaks City Council meeting to receive the award presented by Athens Services and the City of Thousand Oaks.

The recognition underscores the vital role that we all have in driving positive environmental change and serves as a testament to the power of collective action in fostering a healthier, more sustainable planet for generations to come. Congratulations Westlake Hills Elementary!

Our CVUSD Parent Outreach Program hosts cost-free, weekly English classes on Wednesday evenings for Spanish-speaking CVUSD parents/guardians. Through these classes adults not only learn a new language, but they meet new friends, build community and become more connected to the CVUSD and their child's education. While parents/guardians participate in the classes their children may participate in academic support and tutoring sessions available at no cost for students in preschool through 5th grade. Watch the video below to learn more about this impactful program.