Wildwood Weekly
December 10, 2023
Unity Within Community
We had a wonderful time practicing ways to respect ourselves and others during Inclusive Schools Week. We played games, read stories, watched videos, and participated in activities that helped us learn how to value our unique differences and see how they can be leveraged to create a more welcoming and inclusive community.
Many thanks to the 5th grade students who culminated the week by visiting classes to read to their younger schoolmates. We're proud of the way our older students mentor, model and care for the Tigers who follow in their footsteps.
Join me in thanking our campus supervisors, our P.E. staff, our office staff, our teachers, our parent volunteers, and the students for their efforts in making Inclusive Schools Week such a great success.
Warmly,
The Wildwood Team
- Important Dates -
December
13: PTA Executive Board Meeting at 6:30pm
15: Grades 4 & 5 School Spelling Bee at 8:15am
18: Winter Chorus Performance at 6:00pm in the MPR
19: School Site Council (SSC) Meeting at 4pm in the MPR
22: Pep Rally and Special Dress Day: Wear Holiday Colors
23rd -Jan. 7: NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
January
8: School Resumes
10: PTA Executive Board Meeting at 6:30pm
15: NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday
19: Winter VIP Lunch
22: Winter Band Concert at 6:00pm in the MPR
23: Tiki Tacos Food Night
23: Winter Strings Concert at 6:00pm in the MPR
25: PTA General Association Meeting at 5:30pm in the MPR
26: Pep Rally and Special Dress Day: TBD
30: School Site Council (SSC) Meeting at 4:00pm in the MPR
Helpful LINKS
- PTA News -
Toy Drive extended to Dec 20th!! Thank you for all the donations already received. Keep them coming!!
What is School Cents???
We post about it weekly, but do you really know about School Cents?
School Cents is a program that gives money back to local schools when families log their purchases made at the Oaks Mall. Logging receipts is INCREDIBLY fast and easy - simply submit via THIS form, or text them directly to Jen @ (909)374-1598. You can also drop any receipts off at the school front office.
Here's what you may not know about School Cents... it is a competition! Not only are schools competing against one another to win extra funds for their placement, but if schools don't earn enough points, they can be removed from the program. Wildwood is currently in 10th place (out of 15 schools) so we need your help! See below for the current promotions:
From Nov 1-Jan 15, we can still earn an extra 20 points per dollar spent.
Taking Santa photos?! Buy a photo package and earn Wildwood 1,000 points. Make reservations at www.shoptheoaksmall.com/santaphotos. Remember to send and save those receipts!
More Ways Your Purchases Help Wildwood
Did you know that by shopping at Ralph's, you can earn money for the school?
Link your Ralph's Club Card and earn Community Rewards that will contribute directly towards Wildwood. You only need to set it up and then every purchase contributes -- you can even share the link with friends and family! Currently, only 29 of our families have registered - let's get that number up!
Create or log in to your Ralphs account, click on your name, then "My Account", and then "Community Rewards" on the left side of the page. Then simply designate Wildwood PTA as your organization and you're done!
Thank you for all the support!
Did you know Wildwood PTA is on Facebook and Instagram?
Instagram: @wildwoodpta
Facebook: Wildwood Elementary PTA
- School News -
Wildwood Spelling Bee
This coming Friday (12/15), our 11 Spelling Bee Finalists will compete in our 2023-2024 School Spelling Bee at 8:15am in the MPR. We wish all our terrific spellers the best of luck!
STEAM Update
It’s been another fun week making popcorn, rice, and raisins dance! If you want to try this at home you need vinegar, baking soda, water and something to “dance” (we used popcorn, rice and raisins).
Here are the directions (we altered it a bit, so the kids might explain it in another way):
What you need
Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
Vinegar – ¼ cup (ish)
water – 1 cup
Rice (long grain brown is best), popcorn kernels, or raisins
Clear glass
What to do
- Add one teaspoon of baking soda to glass of water. Stir it well.
- Add a small amount of the food.
- Now pour in the vinegar and watch the grains dance up and down in the glass. The bubbles of carbon dioxide (from the reaction between baking soda and vinegar) adhere to each grain of rice and make it float to the surface. Once the food is up, the gas is released, so it sinks back down again. You can add more vinegar if you’d like.
Wish list for January: Lots of cornstarch and food coloring
Thank you!!!
Attendance
- CVUSD News -
- Community News -
Click on the image below to view NEW after school class offerings!
Register ONLINE now for classes which begin in January.
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.
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