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Weekly Crestview News - October 28
Conferences continue this week. Early dismissal Monday & Tuesday at 12:56p.m.
October 28 - 31 is Healthy Living Week
October 28 is CAMP day
*** Costumes not allowed on Halloween***
No school on Friday, November 1
Daylight Savings Ends - November 3
Fall Conferences: October 28 - 29
Fall conferences are scheduled for this week as well on Monday, October 28 and Tuesday, October 29. Please make sure to arrive on time as the conferences are only 20 minutes long. There can be a lot to talk about and you don't want to cut yourself short in this important meeting. ALL parents are scheduled to meet with their child's teacher in the fall.
There is also early dismissal everyday this week at 12:56p.m.
Healthy Living Week
Below the fun dress up days PTA has put together to make it an extra fun week!
Monday, October 28 - Eat the Rainbow: Wear rainbow or bright colors
Tuesday, October 29 - Exercise and Sports Day: Wear your favorite exercise or sports gear
Wednesday, October 30 - The importance of sleep: Wear your pajamas
Thursday, October 31 - Get in the Halloween spirit: Wear a Halloween theme shirt or dress. No costumes.
Please note: All outfits for any spirit wear must be school appropriate. No cleats, costumes, or unusual items that may disrupt school activities.
Another Thank You!
On November 3, we "fall back"!
Daylight savings ends this Sunday. Be sure to take advantage of the extra hour of sleep!
Set your clocks back an hour, stay in bed a little longer and you won't be early to school! LOL.
Absences must be verified within 5 days
In order to avoid unnecessary truants on your child's attendance record, be sure to report your child's absence no later than 5 days after.
There are several ways to report your child's absence:
- **Preferred**: Fill out an absence form online: click on the above graphic in Cougar Tracks or our school website.
- Call the Attendance Line (805) 520-6715 - option 1
- Write a note and send it to the office.
- Child's name
- Room # and/or Teacher name
- Name of person calling and relationship to the student
- Date and reason for absence (e.g., sick, religious holiday, court, vacation, etc.)
District Update on GATE Testing
The district's GATE Identification testing for grades 2-5 will occur at the beginning of December. If you have questions about GATE, please discuss them with your child's teacher during conferences or visit the district website at https://www.simivalleyusd.org/district/educational-services/schools-programs/gifted-and-talented-education-gate.
Hey Cougar Families!
Last week, we held our second Staff Appreciation FRI-YAY and we spoiled our Crestview team with snacks to help power them through conferences - things like protein bars, snacks, sparkling waters and more! These FRI-YAY celebrations are possible only because of the incredible donations from our families. Want to help? Let me know and we'll find a job perfect for you!
This week, we are celebrating healthy living and spending each day learning a tip about how to be our strongest self through eating well, resting our bodies, and exercising!
Remember that our Raise Craze fundraiser is still going on! Keep sending those emails and logging those acts of kindness! We rely on our Cougar Families to help support PTA fundraisers so that we can continue to bring excellent programs to our school!
Please feel free to reach out if you need anything or have any questions!
Until next week,
Jen Hooper
PTA President
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Don’t forget to tag your pics with #CrestviewSimiValley or #CrestviewCougarPride!
Dates to Remember
October 28-29: Fall Conferences with dismissal @ 12:56p.m.
October 28: CAMP Day (wear appropriate shoes and clothes)
October 29 - 31: Healthy Living Week (See above for theme dress days)
November 1: No School (Staff Development)
November 3: Daylight Savings ends
November 5: Picture Retake Day
November 11: Veterans Day - No School
November 20: CAMP Day (wear appropriate shoes and clothes)
November 25 - 29: Thanksgiving Break
December 11: CAMP Day (wear appropriate shoes and clothes)
December 20: Minimum Day (dismissal is 12:56p.m.)
December 23, 2024 - January 7, 2025: Winter Break - Enjoy!
Most Minimum Days, dismissal is 12:56p.m. There are 3 minimum days left this school year that dismissal will be noon (12:00p.m.): February 5, April 9 and June 6.
All year - Mabel's Labels fundraiser.
Don't forget to wear your spirit wear for Fun Fridays!
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Crestview Elementary School
Home of CATS Academy
(Creative Arts, Technology & Science)
Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri.: 8:00a.m.- 2:30p.m.
Thursdays: 8:00a.m. - 12:56p.m.
CATS Academy (Fridays: 1:15 - 2:15p.m.): Parents are urged to not pick up early during this time.
Tardy? Call your child's hot lunch order in before 8:30a.m.
Absent? Use the Attendance Line (open 24/7). Call the office (805) 520-6715, option 1 to report your child's absence within 5 days.
**Please see all attachments. There may be e-flyers for community events and services.**
Website: crestview.simivalleyusd.org
Location: 900 Crosby Avenue, Simi Valley, CA, USA
Phone: (805) 520-6175
Facebook: facebook.com/CrestviewCATSAcademySVUSD
Twitter: @CrestviewSVUSD
**Remember, parking lot is for Crestview staff only, except disabled driver and visitor spaces.**