Wildwood Weekly

WOW Tigers! We have met our school-wide total goal of $65,000. Our Wildwood community is amazing!

Congratulations to all of the classes that have already reached 100% of their goal - there is still time for others! When the class hits their goal, all the students receive an ice cream sandwich at recess. This week, the Top Earning Class per week had a lunchtime pizza party to celebrate their hard work as well!

We still need donations from the following NINE states in order for our students to earn their ALL SCHOOL BBQ:

• Delaware
• Iowa
• Louisiana
• Maine
• North Dakota
• Oklahoma
• South Dakota
• West Virginia
• Wyoming

Do you know anyone in those states who can help us out!?

We are still in need of parent volunteers to track student laps during the jogathon. Don't let this intimidate you - it is a FUN and EASY job, and we provide you with all the details and instructions! Sign up here!

Yard Signs: Blank signs are available in the office for a suggested donation of $10. Pick one up, bring it home, and return it by 4/16 for us to line the track with festive messages of encouragement for our students. See the flyer below for examples!

Take a look at some of this week's pictures including our amazing entrepreneurial TK and 4th graders who hosted a yard sale to raise money!

Go Tigers!

Your Jog-A-Thon Committee

Kinder/1st

Warm Up - 8:30-8:40

Jog - 8:40-8:55

Cool Down - 8:55-9:05

2nd/3rd

Warm Up - 9:05-9:15

Jog - 9:15-9:30

Cool Down - 9:30-9:45

4th/5th

Warm Up - 9:50-10:00

Jog - 10:00-10:15

Cool Down - 10:15-10:30

TK Fun Run

10:30-11:00

Parking is always a challenge at all-school events, so plan to arrive early and skip the line at the front office by preregistering NOW.

April

17: Jog-A-Thon (8:30am-11:00am)
18-27: NO SCHOOL: Spring Break
28: School resumes
28: 4th Grade COSTAC Hike in Wildwood
29: School Site Council Meeting at 4pm
30: PTA Food Night: Valentino’s Pizza 10am-9pm

May

2: Pep Rally at 8:15am, School Tour at 9am, Lunch with the Principal, Special Dress Day (Nothing But A Backpack)
5-9: Staff Appreciation Week

12-22: Grades 3-5 State Testing (CAASPP)

13: PTA Food Night: Sharky's in Thousand Oaks (BONUS: Teachers Guac Smash)

14: PTA Food Night: Sharky's in Thousand Oaks (No teachers tonight)
14: PTA Executive Board Meeting at 6:00pm
15: Chorus Assemblies: TK-3rd (12:50-1:10pm); 4th-5th (1:30-1:50pm)
16: TK and K Dance Performances (Individual classroom times TBD)
16: Top Earning Grade Food & Fun Night
21: Incoming TK & K Parent Information Presentation from 1:30-2:30pm
20: Chorus Concert at 6:30pm
22: 1st Grade Field Trip to the S.B Natural History Museum
22: 2nd Grade Field Trip to the S.B Zoo
22: TK Petting Zoo Experience on campus
23: NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day Weekend
26: NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day Weekend
27: School Site Council Meeting at 4pm
28: 2nd Grade Play - Australia at 8:20am
29: PTA General Association Meeting from 5:30-6:00pm
29: Open House from 6:00-7:00pm
30: 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

The purpose of the School Site Council is to encourage improvements to meet the educational, personal, and career needs of ALL the students at the school through a collaborative decision-making process.

Currently, we have openings for the following positions on our 2025-26 SSC team:

• Parent Members (2 openings)
• District Advisory Council (DAC) Representatives (several openings)

The commitment is usually just 1-2 hours per month, but the impact is significant. Please connect with me to ask questions or express interest at klynch@conejousd.org. To learn more about School Site Council on your own and/or submit a self-nomination form, click HERE. We would like to have our 2025-2026 SSC team in place before our we leave for summer break.

We invite all parents/guardians of students entering TK and Kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year to a Parent Information Presentation led by Wildwood's TK and Kinder teachers and Principal Lynch. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to meet our team and hear what parents and guardians can start doing RIGHT NOW to improve your young learner's school readiness.

Please pre-register for this FREE event by completing THIS form.

Wildwood is currently seeking candidates for the following part-time position for the 2024-2025 school year.

Dance / Music & Movement Specialist for TK-Kindergarten

3 hours/week

• Wildwood would like to thank Leasa Shukiar for her dedicated and talented service to our TK and Kinder students as their dance instructor for the second half of this school year. We wish Leasa great joy as she moves on to other endeavors at the end of this school year. If you or someone you know are interested in this open position for the 2025-26 school year (no certification needed), please contact Mr. Lynch at klynch@conejousd.org.

Get ready for our next Wildwood Spirit Day on May 2—Anything But a Backpack Day! Students are encouraged to bring their school supplies in something fun and creative instead of a traditional backpack. Think outside the box—use a laundry basket, a shopping bag, a suitcase, or even a toy wagon! Just make sure it’s safe and easy to carry. We can’t wait to see your imaginative ideas!

California’s 2024-25 STIS policy allows families to request 1–15 days of independent study per school year for absences due to illness, family emergencies, or other short-term needs. Students will receive assignments to stay engaged with the curriculum while away.

To request STIS, contact the Wildwood office or visit our attendance page for more details. We’re committed to supporting student success through flexible learning options.

LATE ORDERS are accepted through 4/21 with a guaranteed delivery before the last day of school! A portion of the proceeds goes back to Wildwood! You can click this link and access your child's artwork using the Access Code that was sent home. If you have any questions, reach out to Tracy Yoder (tracyoder@gmail.com)

Please click the "Digital Backpack" image to check if any new community fliers have been posted recently. Not all fliers will appear as images in our Wildwood Weekly newsletter, and we don't want you to miss out on community events, classes, or opportunities that are of interest to you. Fliers are organized under three tabs:

• School-Connected Organizations and Governmental Agencies
• Non-Profit Groups
• All Other Groups

From time to time, individuals or groups in the community will distribute information and advertisements to parents/guardians on the public sidewalks during school arrival or dismissal. This information is not affiliated or endorsed by Wildwood Elementary and CVUSD. Any approved communications (i.e. announcements, fliers) from Wildwood Elementary and CVUSD will be provided directly from the school to you via email, or given to your students to take home. If you ever are unsure whether or not materials are from Wildwood Elementary and CVUSD, please do not hesitate to contact the front office.

Dear 5th Grade Parents,

Registration for the 6th Grade Math Challenge Exam is now available online. This exam is open to all current 5th-grade students who wish to test out of the 6th-grade math courses. Passing the exam will allow students to bypass the 6th-grade math curriculum and enroll in Math 7 Accelerated (Math 7A) as 6th graders.

Detailed information about the Math Challenge Exam, including registration information, is provided in the link below.

Placement Exam Details:

• Exam Date: June 16, 2025, at Redwood Middle School
• Registration Deadline: May 16, 2025
• Passing Score: 83%+ required for Math 7A placement
• Information and Registration Information:
• 2025 6th Grade Math Challenge Information
• 2025 6th Grade Math Challenge Information (Spanish)

Email: klynch@conejousd.org

Website: www.conejousd.org/wildwood

Location: 620 Velarde Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

Phone: 805-492-3531

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