CVUSD's Communication Snapshot

• Deadline this Friday: Nominate a 2023 CVUSD Inclusion Hero!
• Congratulations, Randy Smith of Redwood Middle - CVUSD's November 2023 Teacher of the Month!
• Did You Know: Our School Cafeterias Offer Vegan and Vegetarian Meal Options
• Our High School Students Shine in Fall Theater Productions
• Holiday Toy Drive 2023

In honor of National Inclusive Schools Week (December 4-8, 2023) CVUSD would like to celebrate five Inclusion Heroes at its December 13, 2023, Board of Education meeting. Nominate a teacher, staff member, or administrator in recognition of their dedication to creating a community of inclusivity, respect, and kindness that supports ALL students' access, participation, and success by completing the below form by this Friday, December 1st at 5:00 pm:

➡️ Click Here to Nominate a CVUSD Inclusion Hero! (English form)

➡️ Click Here to Nominate a CVUSD Inclusion Hero! (Spanish form)

Described as, “wicked smart, empathetic, hard-working, thought-provoking, introspective, engaging and empowering,” Randy Smith is considered a true education hero by his peers. Currently serving as a teacher at Redwood Middle School, Mr. Smith is a veteran in the classroom, with more than two decades as a teacher in the CVUSD. He assists each student in reaching their maximum potential, and we and the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce are proud to honor him as our November 2023 Teacher of the Month. Congratulations, Mr. Smith! Click here to read more.

All CVUSD TK-12 students are eligible to receive FREE meals, proudly served by our Child Nutrition team. Be on the lookout for newly added vegetarian menu options, including: Anaheim Chili and Cheese Flaquito, Bean, Cheese and Green Chili Burrito, and Italian Penne Pasta. Find your student's school menu online by clicking here.

Congratulations to our three comprehensive high schools on spectacular theater productions this November! Newbury Park High School's Theatre Department presented "Oklahoma!" with five performances of the classic musical from November 8th-November 12th. Westlake High School's Theatre Company's first show of the season was "Alice in Wonderland" with three performances taking place from November 15th-November 17th. Lastly, our Thousand Oaks High School Theater Department presented, "Peter and the Starcatcher," with four performances from November 16th-November 18th.

Our three comprehensive high school's theatre companies and departments provide our students with the opportunity to engage in and watch student-led events in the visual and performing arts. The opportunity for students to participate in the arts, such as theater, provides them with a unique space to exercise their imaginations and explore their creativity. We are so proud of our school's theatre productions and all of our students and staff members who share their talents and work together to create something truly remarkable - congratulations to all!

Learn more about CVUSD's commitment to the arts via the CVUSD Strategic Arts Education Plan 2022-2027.

We're proud to partner with Safe Passage Youth Foundation and the Thousand Oaks Police Department for the annual holiday toy drive to benefit CVUSD students of all ages.

Now through Wednesday, December 13th, there will be a donation box outside of the District's Education Office located at: 1400 E. Janss Road in Thousand Oaks for new, unwrapped toys to be placed. The donation box will be outside on weekdays from 8am to 4pm. Questions? Please call (805) 497-9511 ext. 3323.

Thank you for your support!