Wildwood Weekly

Dear Wildwood Families,

We are excited to share that Wildwood Elementary has been recognized as one of the top-ranked schools in Ventura County! We take pride in the strong sense of community, academic excellence, and commitment to the growth of every student that helped us achieve this recognition. This accomplishment reflects the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers and staff, and the unwavering support of our families.

CLICK HERE to take a look at the ratings.

Thank you for being a part of what makes Wildwood so special. Together, we will continue to strive for excellence and ensure that Wildwood remains a place where students thrive.

Warmly,

Mr. Lynch

Congratulations to Michelle May for earning the distinction of CVUSD's Teacher of the Month! Wildwood is so fortunate to have a team filled with dedicated, caring professionals who pour their hearts into the students we serve, and Michelle is one of our shining stars who leads the way with gentleness, dedication, and compassion. Please join us in celebrating Michelle and the gift she is to our community.

Here is a link to the news article about the recognition on the CVUSD website.

October, 2024

10/21: No School: Local Holiday
10/25: Pep Rally, Lunch with the Principal, and Special Dress Day: Favorite Color Dress-up Day

10/25: FALL FEST from 5:00-8:00pm
10/28-11/1: Wellness Week
10/29: School Site Council (SSC) Meeting at 4pm
10/31: All Grades Costume Parade at 8:15am

11/1: No School

Helpful LINKS

Wildwood Important Dates and Events 2024-2025

Wildwood Bell Schedule

Wildwood Website Home Page

CVUSD School Year Calendar
CVUSD website

Our Annual All Grades Costume Parade will begin at 8:20am on Thursday, October 31st. Parents are invited to stay after drop-off and watch the parade. This year, the parade will weave through each classroom, so parents may gather on one of our two upper blacktops to view the parade as it passes by.

As a reminder, student costumes must be school appropriate. Full face masks, blood or gore, and any type of weapon are not permitted. Also, since this year's parade will weave through the classrooms, we ask all students to avoid wearing inflatable costumes to school because they make it difficult to navigate the narrow twists and turns through the classrooms.

Any students who do not wish to participate in the parade will be provided an alternate activity.

We will NOT be pre-registering guests for the Costume Parade this year. Instead, we invite families to remain on campus after the 8:05am morning line-up bell. Those of you who arrive after gates are closed at 8:10am may enter campus through the front driveway bike gate which will be open on this morning for campus access.

We look forward to seeing you at our All Grades Costume Parade.

Make sure to mark your calendars for Fall Fest event on Friday, October 25 from 5-8pm. The games, bouncy houses, petting zoo, raffles, food, friends and fun will surely be a highlight of the year for your family.

In order for an event of this magnitude to come together, many volunteers are needed to lend a hand. We invite every Wildwood family to find a way to serve in some capacity by contributing to the event or working a shift at our Fall Fest. Even former students are invited to sign up to work the alumni booth or another volunteer position of their choosing.

• Click HERE to access the Fall Fest Newsletter
• To volunteer with set-up prior to the event or to take a shift during the event itself, please click HERE.
• To volunteer to bring baked goods, please click HERE.

Many hands make light work, so thank you in advance for lending a hand and playing a part in the success of this special Wildwood community event!

Tickets will be available for sale after school on Tuesday 10/22 from 1:00-1:30 and Wednesday 10/23 from 2:15-2:45. Zelle, credit cards, and cash are accepted.

New this year!! We will be having our Silent Auction online!

Preview the items now and view them in the MPR at the Fall Fest! Bidding opens at 3pm on Wednesday 10/23 and closes at 9pm on Sunday 10/27.

Don't forget about the Pumpkin Carving Contest! Pumpkins are due on Thursday 10/24. Students will vote with their classes and one winner per grade will be announced at the Pep Rally on Friday.

For more information, please check out the Fall Fest Newsletter!

Thank you to all who participated in this year's Reflections Art Contest! The students below will be moving on to the Conejo Council judging round. This round will be against the other Conejo Valley Schools' top pieces:

Kindergarten: Kian
1st Grade: Kai, Lincoln, Clayton
2nd Grade: Walker, JJ
3rd Grade: Benjamin
4th Grade: Shirin, Natalie, Deacon, Greta, Sawyer

Good Luck Wildwood Artists!

Our PTA is happy to announce the return of our Fall Family Portrait fundraiser! Local photographer Mary Anselmo of Lyfe Photos (www.lyfephotos.com) is offering our families a 25-minute mini-session for $150 & is generously giving 50% back to our PTA!

You will receive 3 high-resolution digital images of your choice with an option to purchase additional. Gallery images will be provided within 1 week of your session from which you will choose 3 images or an extended album option. Once decided, final photos will be provided within 2 weeks.

Sessions will take place November 2 & 3 from 11am-6pm at Wildflower Playfields (just west of the tennis courts). Please reserve your spot now on the attached link to Sign-Up Genius. Payment is due to the office by October 15 to guarantee your spot (cash or check of $150 made out to: Wildwood PTA).

Fall Family Portraits

Thank you for your support!
Your Wildwood PTA

Hello Wildwood Families!

We are off to a great start in STEAM this year. We've made bats, frisbees, built our own Chicka Chicka Boom Boom trees, saved "Bobby" and so much more! Thank you so much to those families that have dropped off STEAM donations. They are much appreciated. If you are interested in donating here is a link to the STEAM Wishlist as well as a list of a few random things you might have around your house:

• Paper towel and TP rolls (paper removed please)
• Plastic bottle caps from water or soda
• Baking soda-big bags are helpful
• Tissue paper-can be ripped etc, just needs to be clean
• Candy corn/pumpkins (I would love to do a disolving experiement!)

What are some of the things I am planning and would like these things for:

• A density experiment
• kalidescopes
• Floating ink
• Tissue paper art
• Circuit bugs

Thank you!

Mrs. Casey

Wildwood Elementary has an official presence on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Click on each image below to access Wildwood's social media accounts. Be sure to like and follow to get an inside peek into daily happenings at Wildwood through videos, images, and reminders which are posted weekly by our Wildwood social media manager.

All adults entering the campus during school hours must sign in electronically with their picture ID in the front office and obtain a visitor or volunteer badge/sticker to be worn at all times while on campus. All volunteers who work with students must have a current TB test or a Risk Assessment Questionnaire on file as well. REMINDER: TB Tests expire every 4 years. If you are unsure whether your TB test has expired, please contact our school office. If you would like to volunteer on campus, and we hope you do, please complete and return the Volunteer Registration Authorization Packet that will be sent home with students on the first day of school. Attach a copy of your license/ID to the packet, or we will make a copy for you in the office on your first visit.

If your child will be absent or arriving late for any reason, please remember to call our office or leave a message on our attendance line at (805) 492-3531 before 8:30am. Be sure to state the date and reason for your child’s absence or late arrival, and your child’s teacher or room number. Any unexcused absence is counted as a truancy. Students are allowed only three truancies per year before action is taken. Planning ahead with your child will also help to avoid unnecessary tardiness. Students who arrive on time feel better about themselves and perform better in the classroom.

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.

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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