Wildwood Weekly

This coming Friday, Trimester 2 report cards will be sent home with students. This checkpoint presents a wonderful opportunity for you to sit down with your child, reflect on the progress, celebrate successes, and make plans for improvement.

I would like to take a moment to emphasize the importance of reviewing the EFFORT grades on your child's report card. Consistent EFFORT, over time, is the most trustworthy predictor of academic success and personal growth.

Here's a general interpretation of E (Excellent), S (Satisfactory), and N (Needs Improvement) for effort grades:

1. E (Excellent): This grade typically indicates that the student consistently puts forth a high level of effort in their citizenship, work and study habits, and academic work. They actively participate in class, complete assignments with care, and demonstrate a strong commitment to learning. Students earning an E for effort are proactive in seeking help when needed and consistently go above and beyond expectations.

2. S (Satisfactory): A grade of S suggests that the student puts in an acceptable amount of effort. They complete assignments on time, engage in class activities, and demonstrate a satisfactory level of commitment to their studies. While they may not consistently go above and beyond, their effort is solid and meets the expected standard.

3. N (Needs Improvement): An N indicates that the student's effort in their academic work falls below the expected standard. This could mean they are struggling to complete assignments, lack engagement in class activities, show inconsistency in their commitment to learning, or need frequent reminders related to citizenship and work and study habits. Students with an N for effort might benefit from additional support, encouragement, or strategies to enhance their work habits.

When your child brings home their Trimester 2 report card on Friday (3/21/25), we encourage you to review and discuss all effort and academic grades with your child, acknowledging their hard work and commitment. Together, let's celebrate not just the outcomes but also the journey of learning. Thank you for your continued support in fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment for our students.

Warmly,

Mr. Lynch

In an EFFORT to recognize and reward students for excellent EFFORT and academic achievement, Wildwood will continue using the report card recognition system outlined below:

• Work Habits Honor Roll: An "E" mark for work habits (Kindergarten - 5th Grade)
• Citizenship Honor Roll: An "E" mark for citizenship ( Kindergarten - 5th Grade)
• Academic Honor Roll: All A's and B's (4th and 5th Grades only)

EXCELLENT Work Habits, Citizenship, and Academics take time and practice to develop. If your child does not earn one of these awards during the second trimester, we encourage you to have a constructive conversation with your child to determine what steps they can take to improve.

If your child DOES comes home on Friday with one (or more) of these award certificates in their report card envelope, we encourage you to celebrate this special achievement with them.

March

17: NO SCHOOL - Professional Learning Day
19: Jog Kick-off Assembly at 8:15am
21: Patriotic Performance - Grade 1 from 1:30-2:30pm

21: Trimester 2 Report Cards sent home
25: School Site Council Meeting at 4pm
26: STEAM Museum Assemblies (NEW date)
27: Petty Ranch Field Trip - Grade 3
27: PTA General Association Meeting at 5:30pm
28: Pep Rally at 8:15am, School Tour at 9am, Lunch with the Principal, Special Dress Day (Western Day)

31: Spring Pictures & 5th Grade Panoramic Photo Day (8:15-10:15am) New Date

April

Helpful LINKS

Wildwood Important Dates and Events 2024-2025

Wildwood Bell Schedule

Wildwood Website Home Page

CVUSD School Year Calendar
CVUSD website

Do you have a neighbor or friend within our Wildwood boundary who has an incoming TK or Kinder student? Please remind them to register NOW to secure their spot and aide us in our projected staffing. We appreciate your help in getting the word out.

Thank you to the families who have completed this form for your children. We currently have responses for 178 of our 333 TK-4th grade students. If you HAVE completed the form, stop reading and scroll to the next announcement.👍 If you have HAVE NOT completed the form, please do so now.

In order to properly plan classes and staffing for the 2024-2025 school year, we are requesting that ALL families who currently have a child attending Wildwood Elementary please complete THIS FORM. If you have more than 1 child currently attending Wildwood, please complete a separate form for each child. This form should take less than 1 minute to complete.

Families of 5th grade students do NOT need to complete this form for your 5th grade student because we are already aware that they will be moving on.

The City of Thousand Oaks may still be monitoring our Arboles/Velarde crosswalk usage in March, so we continue to encourage as many students as possible to walk, bike, or ride scooters to school and utilize this crosswalk in the weeks and months ahead.

Your participation helps demonstrate the importance of maintaining safe routes to school for our students. Thank you for your support in keeping our community safe and thriving!

Our STEAM Museum Assemblies at Wildwood Elementary have been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 26! This program will turn our multi-purpose room into a state-of-the-art, hands-on children’s museum focused on STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). Students will rotate through stations to experience robots, virtual reality, 3D printing, art, engineering, and more!

Every student will have the opportunity to participate in this one-of-a-kind experience, and we need parent volunteers to supervise some of these self-run stations at these assemblies. Please take a look at THIS form and consider signing-up to serve at one (or more) of our seven grade level assemblies.

Howdy, Wildwood Tigers! Dust off your boots, grab your favorite hat, and get ready to giddy up for Western Day on March 28!

We’re celebrating with a rootin’-tootin’ good time, so dress in your best Western gear—plaid shirts, jeans, bandanas, and boots are all welcome! (No toy weapons, please.)

Let’s saddle up for a day of fun, learning, and Wildwood spirit! Yeehaw!

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.

If you are interested in serving on the Jogathon Planning Committee, please contact Tracy Yoder at tracyoder@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

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.

CRPD UPDATE: Exploring Woodworking, Cheer-It with Spir-It, and Capoeira classes have been cancelled due to low enrollment.

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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