Wildwood Weekly
December 17, 2023
Fostering A Growth Mindset
Take a look at these smiling faces. This photo was taken AFTER our school spelling bee this past Friday morning. Ten great spellers started out on stage and in the end only Wyatt remained, but all participants remained positive and confident - even through disappointment. That's because they have a growth mindset.
Having a growth mindset is more than just positive thinking. It is the understanding that our abilities and capacity to grow can be developed through dedication and hard work. Take a look at this LINK to gain a better understanding of this concept and to help you foster a growth mindset in your children.
Warmly,
Mr. Lynch
- Important Dates -
December
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
Click on the image below to view NEW after school class offerings!
Register ONLINE now for classes which begin in January.
- PTA News -
Toy Drive extended to Dec 20th!! Thank you for all the donations already received. Keep them coming!!
January Fundraisers
This month we have TWO restaurant fundraiser days - January 19th for the VIP lunch, and January 23rd! Please see the flyers below for more info.
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 -
TAGS ON PERSONAL ITEMS
Just a reminder to please place your children's names on jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. Our Lost and Found is already starting to fill up again, and labels are the best way to ensure that your student's items find their way back to their proper home.
STEAM Update
Hello Wildwood Families!
After last week’s Science, we decided to slow things down and do some Art and Engineering. I showed the students THIS VIDEO before starting their “assignment” to get their creative juices flowing. We watched up to the 5-minute mark (note there is a brief mention of suicide about the 5 min. 30 sec. mark).
Wishlist—thank you to our very generous families!!! All the little and big donations help support our STEAM program! This week's Wishlist: cornstarch and food coloring
Thank you!
Sarah Casey
Attendance
- CVUSD News -
Now Available - New Website: CVUSD Mental Health Resources and Wellness Services
- 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.
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