Wildwood Weekly

This coming week is Kindness Week at Wildwood. As we practice kindness in its many forms at school, we also encourage you to make it an emphasis in your homes this week. We have included a copy of "The Great Kindness Challenge" and a sweet video about the contagious nature of kindness below to get you started.

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." -Aesop

Warmly,

Mr. Lynch

January, 2025

31: Trimester 2 Optional Progress Reports to Students

February

5: 100th Day of School

6: Cookies and Jammies Night from 5:30-6:30pm
7: Kindergarten Valentine Performance from 8:15-9:00am
12: PTA Executive Board Meeting at 6:00pm
14: NO SCHOOL: President’s Holiday
17: NO SCHOOL: President’s Holiday
25: 4th Grade Leonis Adobe Field Trip
25: School Site Council Meeting at 4pm
28: Pep Rally at 8:15am, Lunch with the Principal, Special Dress Day (TBD)

Helpful LINKS

Wildwood Important Dates and Events 2024-2025

Wildwood Bell Schedule

Wildwood Website Home Page

CVUSD School Year Calendar
CVUSD website

We can’t wait to climb the readerboards at our upcoming book fair! Our online book fair is OPEN! Get a head start on books, games, and more at literati.com/store, then join us in the MPR at the Story Arcade: February 3-7 select dates before and after school, and every day during lunch recess!

Our readers could use a Player 2—are you ready to level up your reading game? Help our students collect reading power-ups as a book fair volunteer! Use this link [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48ABAF2CA3F94-wildwood1] to volunteer for one of the many opportunities available throughout the fair!

As we navigate wildfire season here in Thousand Oaks, we want to assure you that student safety remains our top priority. Our team carefully monitors air quality using trusted resources, including the Air Quality Index (AQI), fire-tracking apps, and the California Department of Education (CDE) Air Quality Activity Recommendations (See below).

These tools guide our decisions about outdoor activities to ensure the well-being of our students and staff. When air quality is compromised, we adjust activities accordingly, including moving recess, lunch, P.E., and other outdoor events indoors.

Thank you for your continued trust and support. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

At Wildwood Elementary, we’re committed to helping every student start the day ready to learn! Arriving on time sets the tone for a successful day and helps your child stay engaged and focused.

This year, let’s make punctuality a priority. Morning routines and prompt arrivals not only reduce stress but also ensure your child doesn’t miss out on valuable instructional time.

Thank you for partnering with us to create the best learning environment for all students. Let’s make 2025 a year of success—starting with being on time!

Talent Show audition sign-ups begin today (January 26) at 10am. See the flier below for details, and click the button below to claim your slot. Sign-up close on Thursday, January 30 at 3pm.

What: Stand Proud Fulcrum Field Trip

Who: 5th grade students and teachers

When: Monday, January 27, 2025

Departure: The bus will leave Wildwood Elementary at 7:30am. Please have your 5th grader to school on this day by 7:15am.

Arrival: The bus will arrive back at Wildwood Elementary at 4:00pm. Please arrange pick-up accordingly.

What to Know:

• Breakfast: Ensure your child has a nutritious breakfast before arriving.
• Lunch: Pack a sack lunch in a brown bag that can be thrown away. If you ordered a lunch, we will have it for your child on Monday morning.
• Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing, shoes, and apply sunscreen. Bring a sweatshirt, as it may get chilly.
• Belongings: Please leave valuables at home. Students do not need to bring a backpack that day.

This field trip, facilitated by Fulcrum Learning Systems and supported by our counselors and teachers, is an opportunity for students to build teamwork, resilience, and self-confidence.

See the informational flyer below regarding selecting classes for 6th grade at Redwood. Contact the Redwood MS counseling office with any questions or concerns.

Hello Wildwood Families!

As you all know, the last two weeks were spent making slime!! The kids loved it, and we were so lucky to get those tin containers donated for the kids to store their slime in. For those of you who want to give it a go at home, here's the recipe I used:

Butter Slime

• ½ oz Model Magic clay (comes in 1 oz packages and I just cut them in half)
• 2 T Elmer's glue
• 1 T Slime activator (you can buy premade online)

Mix glue and activator together. Once blended start folding in clay until your slime comes together. Have fun!!

We will be doing density experiments next!

I would love to make ice cream with the kids but need 3 lb metal coffee containers with the plastic lids for our mixing. If you or your work use them, I would love the empty containers. I've seen them sold at Costco so hopefully someone out there in our community buys their coffee in bulk!

Other wish list items (open and partially used is total fine):

• Corn Starch (the kids are begging to make Oobleck again this year)
• Vegetable Oil (for a density experiment)
• Corn syrup (density again!)
• tin foil
• baking soda

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2KV2K4YL18G7B?ref_=wl_share

It's not too late to join the Jogathon Planning Committee! Bring your enthusiasm and ideas to Room 21 on Friday, January 31 immediately after morning drop-off. We can't wait for you to help us plan this amazing event! Questions- reach out to tracyoder@gmail.com

If you are interested in serving on the 2025-2026 PTA Executive Board or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please click the button below and complete the form or email us at wildwoodtigerspta@gmail.com.

We are excited to share two wonderful opportunities to volunteer at Wildwood and make a positive impact on our students’ school experience!

Create: Arts & Crafts with Students

• When: Thursdays, 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
• What: Join us for a fun, hands-on session where students get to express their creativity through arts and crafts. This is a highlight of their week and a great way to connect with them!

Take a Look, Take a Book

• When: Last school day of the month, 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM (first recess)
• What: Help students check the lost and found and pick out a book to take home. This event encourages reading while giving students a sense of ownership and excitement about books.

If you’re interested in volunteering for one or both events, please let me know as soon as possible. We would love to have your help in creating these memorable experiences for our students.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a difference at Wildwood!

Best regards,

Mindy Nunez

VP Programs at Wildwood

805-422-2148

mia445@yahoo.com

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