Wildwood Weekly
September 10, 2023
Cultivating a Love for Learning and Responsibility at Home
As we gain momentum moving into this school year, I want to take a moment to emphasize two aspects of your child's education that greatly contribute to their academic success and personal growth: establishing a daily reading routine at home and the importance of checking student homework regularly. Today, I will address daily reading routines, and next week we will highlight the importance of checking student homework regularly:
Daily Reading Routine at Home: We all know that reading is the cornerstone of education. It not only enhances language skills but also fosters creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for learning. In today's fast-paced world, it's more important than ever to encourage our children to read regularly. Here's why:
- Improved Academic Performance: Students who read daily tend to perform better in all subjects, as reading enhances comprehension and vocabulary.
- Enhanced Cognitive Development: Reading stimulates the brain, promotes imagination, and hones problem-solving skills.
- Increased Empathy: Reading exposes children to different perspectives, cultures, and experiences, helping them become more empathetic individuals.
- Strengthened Parent-Child Bond: Sharing stories and discussing books together can be a precious bonding experience for families.
Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to your child's education. Together, we can empower our students to achieve their full potential.
Warmly,
Mr. Lynch
- Important Dates -
September, 2023
13: PTA Executive Board Meeting at 6:30pm
13: Reflections Kick-off
18: GATE Parent Meeting
20: PTA Food Fundraising Day: Ameci's and TIFA
25: No School - Yom Kippur holiday
26: School Site Council Meeting at 4pm
29: Back to School Picnic & Movie Night (5:30pm)
October, 2023
9-13: Parent Conferences - Mon-Fri. dismissal 12:15pm
16: NO-SCHOOL - Non-Work Day
19: Reflections Art Show in MPR from 6:00-7:00pm
23-27: Red Ribbon Week (Healthy Choices Week)
27: FALL FEST 5:00-8:00pm
31: All Grades Costume Parade - 8:20am - parade
Helpful LINKS
- PTA News -
Fall Festival
School Cents
E-WASTE RECYCLING EVENT! Collect all your old electronics piling up at home and earn Wildwood 2,000 points for School Cents!! Any and all electronics are accepted but only Laptops, Monitors, TVs or Tablets will earn points. Recycling event will be on Sept 30th, 10am-3pm at The Oaks East Parking Lot. Remember to fill out the attached form to get credit. Can't make it? Simply drop them off in the collection box at the front office until Sept 29th and we'll take care of the rest.
SCHOOL SUPPLY AND BACKPACK DONATION is still going on!! New school supplies ($20 or more) or a new backpack will benefit the Conejo School Foundation.
Bring supplies to the security office at The Oaks or drop off at the front office by Sept 14th. 2,000 for each donation!
The more points we earn, the more $$ we earn for Wildwood!! Thank you for all your support!!
- School News -
Morning Run/Walk Club Begins This Week
Wildwood's GATE Program
To learn more about CVUSD's GATE program and offerings, click HERE. To learn more about Wildwood's process of GATE identification and school offerings, please join us on Zoom for an informational meeting from 5:00-5:30pm on Monday, September 18. You may use this ZOOM link to access the virtual meeting.
School Site Council (SSC)
We still have openings for the following positions on our SSC team.
- (DAC) District Advisory Council Representative
- (DELAC) District English Language Advisory Council Representative
- (SEDAC) Special Education District Advisory Council co-Representative
STEAM Update
Thank you sooooo much to all our generous Wildwood families that have donated items! We are so thankful! There is now an official STEAM donation box in the front office. Our first STEAM classes begin September 18th, and I am busy coming up with fun activities!!
This week’s wishlist includes:
-new round balloons
-plastic letters (the bigger magnetic kind)
-scotch tape
-batteries of all kinds
-jumbo smoothie type straws
Thank you!
Mrs. Casey
Visitors & Volunteers
Attendance
- Enrichment Opportunities -
BAND (4th & 5th Grades)
Tuesdays
Beginning Band 9:50-10:20
Advanced Band 10:20 -10:50
Wednesdays
Beginning Band 12:05-12:35
Advanced Band 12:35-1:05
See flyer below.
Classes begin on 9/26/23
STRINGS (3rd-5th Grades)
Tuesdays
Beginning Strings 12:05-12:35
Advanced Strings 12:40-1:10
Thursdays
Beginning Strings 9:50-10:20
Advanced Strings 10:20 -10:50
See flyer below.
Classes begin on 9/19/23
CHORUS (K-5th Grades)
Mondays
Gr. 1-5 Chorus 2:45-3:30
No TK/Kinder Chorus is available at this time.
See flyer below.
Classes begin on 9/11/23
- Community News -
Digital Backpack Fliers
- 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.
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Wildwood Elementary
Email: klynch@conejousd.org
Website: www.conejousd.org/wildwood
Location: 620 Velarde Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
Phone: 805-492-3531
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildwoodTigers
Twitter: @WildwoodTigers