What's New at Walnut?
August 4, 2021
Principal's Message
I hope you have all had a refreshing summer. I'm feeling recharged and excited about the first day of school school two weeks from today on Wednesday, August 18th! It has been a joy to make plans for students to return to a full-day of instruction on campus, including plans for specialists like art, PE, music, and dance. Walnut PTA is also hard at work brainstorming school events and assemblies. I know I will never take these basic school functions for granted again!
Of course, it is our top priority to provide a safe and nurturing environment for students. You should have all received CVUSD's Family Resource Guide which includes general safety measures at all of our sites. You can find the CVUSD Forward website by going to the Walnut website: conejousd.org/walnut As we get closer to the first day of school, I will send you the latest information about what to expect at Walnut. I am hesitant to do so now, as we all know things can change. At this point, the basics include masks indoors for all students and staff, screening at home rather than on campus, frequent handwashing, and staying home if you have viral symptoms and/or a fever of 99.5 degrees or higher. Please send your child to school each day wearing a mask. Current guidelines allow them to remove their masks for recess, outdoor PE, and lunch.
We will be going back to our previous school schedule:
- School starts for all grades at 8:15 a.m. Gates open at 7:45 a.m.
- TK and K dismiss at 1:20 p.m. each day
- Grades 1-5 are dismissed at 2:40 p.m. each day other than Wednesdays, which has early dismissal at 1:30 p.m. PLEASE NOTE THAT SINCE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS A WEDNESDAY, STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-5 WILL BE DISMISSED AT 1:30 PM.
Walnut staff will be welcoming students back the first several days of school by focusing on activities that build community and emotional safety. We want students to develop friendships, grow in confidence, and experience the fun of learning. At Walnut, we know we are STRONGER TOGETHER!
Look for more information to come from me over the next two weeks.
Kind Regards, Mrs. Aileen Wall
Find Out Your Child's Teacher & Classroom on Tuesday, August 17th at 3:00 p.m.
If you are not able to make it to campus between 3-4 p.m., don't worry. Later that evening, teacher assignments will be sent out via email. Friendly staff members will also be available to help students find their classrooms on the first day of school--August 18th.
School Office Opens on August 9th
Required Annual Updates
TK, K, and New Student Orientations
TK: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Room D-6
Kindergarten: 8:30-9:30 a.m., Multipurpose Room
Students will begin on the playground with our awesome campus safety assistants while parents receive valuable information from the teachers. Students will then have the chance to see the classrooms and meet the teachers.
New Students in Grades 1-5: 1:30-2:30 p.m., Multipurpose Room.
Students and parents/guardians attend this orientation together. We're excited to welcome you!
Walnut Elementary School
Email: awall@conejousd.org
Website: conejousd.org/walnut
Location: 581 Dena Drive, Newbury Park, CA, USA
Phone: (805) 498-3608
Facebook: facebook.com/WalnutBEAT
Twitter: @WalnutAWall