Welcome Tigers!
August 20, 2023
New Updates!
- A NEW date for the Back to School Picnic and Movie Night. Formerly scheduled for 9/15, it will now take place on Friday, September 29. (See flier below)
- Kona Ice flier added
- Picture Day flier added
- PTA Ameci/TIFA fundraiser flier added
- STEAM Wishlist slightly revised
- Reminder to label lunchboxes and water bottles added
- i Care Parking Pledge added
- August Cafeteria Menu button added
We're just days away now from the start of a new school year. We look forward to partnering with you to make it an exceptional one.
Principal's Welcome
Hello Tiger Families!
Welcome to the new school year! I hope you enjoyed your summer and are rested and ready for a great year. My sons and I attended a family reunion in Lake Tahoe in July, and I was reminded of the beauty of family connection. It's my continued hope and intention that every member of our Wildwood family feels connected, valued, and supported this school year.
This newsletter includes back-to-school information for a smooth start to the 2023-24 school year. Please be sure to read the entirety of this newsletter AND click on the links. Doing so will help you access important information including important dates and events, annual updates for parents, a meal application form, our school supply list, our newly revised bell schedule, a t-shirt order form, and more.
Because the information included in this newsletter is so valuable, we will send you this newsletter again on Sunday, August 20, and we will note note any changes or updates.
School will begin on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. We look forward to seeing you soon!.
Warmly,
Mr. Lynch
- Upcoming Events -
TK Back-to-School Events
Parents meet the teacher and visit the classroom.
- Monday, August 21
- 6:00pm
- Room K-3
TK Meet & Greet ~ Parents and TK Students
Parents and TK students meet the teacher and visit the classroom.
- Tuesday, August 22
- 9:30am
- Room K-3
TK and Kinder Playdate
Casual playdate at the park to make friends, build community, and have fun! Please bring your own snacks and blankets.
- Tuesday, August 22
- Following the Meet & Greet
- Wildwood Park (adjacent to the school, NOT across the street)
Kindergarten Back-to-School Events
Kindergarten teacher assignments passed out. Kinders and families visit classrooms.
- Tuesday, August 22
- 10:00am
- Start in the Wildwood MPR
TK and Kinder Playdate
Casual playdate at the park to make friends, build community, and have fun! Please bring your own snacks and blankets.
- Tuesday, August 22
- Following the Meet & Greet
- Wildwood Park (adjacent to the school, NOT across the street)
Kinder Back to School Night ~ Parents Only
- Thursday, August 31
- 6:15pm-6:45pm: Principal Welcome and PTA Meeting in MPR
- 6:45pm: Back to School Night presentations in Kinder classrooms
Grades 1-5 Back-to-School Events
1st-5th grade students and their families who are new to our school take a guided tour of the school led by the Principal.
- Tuesday, August 22
- 3:00pm
- MPR
Teacher Reveal Gathering
Join us at the front of school to find out student class assignments, purchase 2023-2024 spirit wear t-shirts, purchase spirit wear from years past at a discounted price, and pick up pre-ordered supply kits. Kona Ice will be there selling their tasty treats. For those unable to attend, class assignments will also be posted in your Q Parent Portal this afternoon around 4pm.
- Tuesday, August 22
- 4:00pm-6:00pm
K-5 Back to School Night / PTA General Association Meeting
Thursday, August 31
- 5:30pm: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade B2S Night presentations in classrooms
6:15pm-6:45pm: Principal Welcome and PTA Meeting in MPR
6:45pm: Kinder, 1st, and 2nd grade B2S Night presentations in classrooms
- Important Dates for ALL Tigers -
August & September, 2023
- 7:45am ~ Campus officially opens to all students. Only students enrolled in Child Care may enter the campus earlier from 7:00am on school days.
- 8:05am ~ First bell
- 8:10am ~ Classes begin
8/23: Coffee with Principal at the Flagpole (8:15am)
8/25: "You Made It Through the First Week" ALL Grades Play Date
- 2:45pm-5:00pm ~ Wildwood Park (adjacent to the school, NOT across the street)
- Organized by PTA
- No drop-offs, please. A parent or designated adult must be present at all times.
8/31: Back to School Night
- 5:30pm: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade B2S Night presentations in classrooms
- 6:15pm: Principal Message, PTA General Association Meeting in MPR
- 6:45pm: Kinder, 1st, and 2nd grade B2S Night presentations in classrooms
9/4: No School - Labor Day
9/6: School Picture Day
9/13: Reflections Kick-off
9/25: No School - Yom Kippur holiday
9/29: Back to School Picnic & Movie Night (5:30pm)
Click here for a complete list of Wildwood Important Dates and Events for the 2023-2024 school year
Please use this CVUSD School Year Calendar to help you plan trips during our scheduled breaks.
- Important CVUSD Information -
Annual Updates
All updates may be completed online via the Q-Parent Connect Portal. Complete details and instructions are available here.
Meal Application Form
FREE MEALS FOR ALL STUDENTS
Although all students will receive meals at no charge again this school year it is very important for parents or guardians, to complete and submit an application for free or reduced meals as soon as possible after July 1st.
Visit THIS LINK to complete the application online. For first-time applicants, it's recommended to use a desktop computer to set up your profile. If your student is found eligible to receive meal benefits it might also qualify your family for discounts on gas, electricity, cell phone or cable service, and a waiver to take the SAT and ACT tests. PAPER APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SCHOOL SITE AND DISTRICT OFFICE.
Student Accident & Sickness Insurance
- School News -
Blue & Gold
2023-2024 Spirit Wear Shirts for Sale
PTA Membership
We invite every parent, student, and teacher to join our Wildwood Elementary PTA to help support our awesome school! Our PTA hosts and funds many school events throughout the year, as well as helps fund essential programs and specialist teachers like computers, P.E., STEAM Lab, TK/K music, and Art Masters! Please join today at http://bit.ly/WildwoodPTAMembership
Campus Safety Assistants Needed!
We are in need of a few more Campus Safety Assistants to complete our team. If you or someone you know (18 years of age or older) are interested in a part-time, flexible, paid position at the school, please contact Karen Meyer, our wonderful Office Manager, at kmeyer@conejousd.org.
School Site Council Members Needed!
Want to have an inside view and voice on the decision making team here at Wildwood Elementary? Of course you do! We currently have openings for the following positions on our SSC team.
- (DAC) District Advisory Council Representative
- (DELAC) District English Learners Advisory Council Representative
- (SEDAC) Special Education District Advisory Council Co-Representative
- (GATE-DAC) Gifted and Talented Education District Advisory Council Representative
Full STEAM Ahead
Did you know we will have a new STEAM class for all our students this year? We are so excited to offer this program thanks to our successful 2023 JogAThon! Sarah Casey will be our STEAM Specialist and is looking for donations to support the classes throughout the year. There will be a box located in the front office for those interested in dropping off new or in good condition items.
STEAM Wishlist:
Paper towel rolls
Pipe cleaners
Craft sticks of all sizes
Pom-Poms
Straws
Paper clips, Fasteners, clothes pins, brads...
Scotch Tape, masking tape, duct tape
Legos
Magnatiles
Hashtag blocks
Marbles
Magnets
Low temperature hot glue sticks
Rubber bands
Etc, Etc
If you have something that you think might come in handy please reach out to Sarah Casey at scasey@conejousd.org
Make it personal!
Visitors & Volunteers
Attendance
School Supply Lists
Follow Us on Social Media
- Student Opportunities -
- Student Council Grades 4-5
- Morning Greeters
- CREATE
- GATE
- Band
- Strings
- Chorus
- After School Enrichment
Please keep an eye out for future communications regarding these exciting possibilities for students to extend their growth at school!
- Bell Schedule -
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