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CVUSD's Communication Snapshot

Week of August 21, 2023

CVUSD's Communication Snapshot Week of August 21, 2023

Communication Snapshot: Week of March 18, 2024

In this week's snapshot of information, events, news and updates - you'll find information on the following topics:

  • It's Crossing Guard Appreciation Week: March 18th - 22nd

  • PSA: Eligible Taxpayers Can Now File Their 2023 Tax Return for Free Directly with the IRS

  • We're Hiring Paraeducators - Join us for a Walk-In Interview this Tuesday, March 19th!

  • Middle & High School Families: Learn More About the AVID Program at the Information Session on March 26th!

  • The Annual State of the Schools Event Returns on Thursday, April 11th

  • Congratulations Alexandra Ivarsson, CVUSD’s March 2024 Teacher of the Month!

  • Our Secondary Schools' Music Programs Shine Superior at the SCSBOA Ratings Festival

  • Sequoia Middle School's Yearbook Earns National Recognition

  • Newbury Park High Scholar Wins the COLVOP ACSA Region 13 Senior Essay Contest!

  • VIDEO: Welcome to Class: Latino Youth Leadership Conference at Thousand Oaks High

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The City of Thousand Oaks and the Thousand Oaks Police Department are teaming together to recognize pedestrian safety and the important role that crossing guards play in our community during Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, March 18-22, 2024. Below are a few tips you can use to help thank your crossing guard!
🛑 Learn more about grossing guards and other walk-to-school tips at walk2schoolto.org.

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The IRS Direct File pilot is a historic new service that will let people in select states, including California, electronically file (e-file) a 2023 federal tax return directly with the IRS for free. It’s available in English and Spanish, works on mobile devices, tablets and personal computers, and includes dedicated support from IRS customer service specialists.

Click here to learn more.
We're hiring Paraeducators! Our award-winning schools have both full-time and part-time opportunities for this important role that supports students with disabilities. Join us for a Walk-In Interview on Tuesday, March 19th from 2:30pm-5:00pm at our District Operational Center located at 750 Mitchell Road in Newbury Park. Click here to learn more.

Middle and high school families are invited to an online Information Session on Tuesday, March 26th at 6:30pm to learn more about the AVID program for the 2024-2025 school year! AVID is a student-centered program designed to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college, career, and life. There will be an English language session and a Spanish language session. Families do not need to register in advance, but instead can join the Webinar via this link at 6:30pm on March 26th.

Click here to learn more.

The Conejo Schools Foundation hosts the annual State of the Schools event on Thursday, April 11th with CVUSD Superintendent, Dr. Mark McLaughlin as the keynote speaker. The event will take place at California Lutheran University's Lundring Events Center (130 Overton Ct, Thousand Oaks) with a reception from 4:30pm to 6pm and the address from 6pm to 7pm.

This is a great opportunity to celebrate and learn more about our CVUSD schools.

➡️ Click here to learn more.

➡️ Click here to register to attend.

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Alexandra “Aly” Ivarsson is a dedicated educator who serves her students and supports her school community with unparalleled passion, empathy and enthusiasm. Ms. Ivarsson is a special education teacher, and special education department chair, at Los Cerritos Middle School, where she has made a positive impact for a decade (and counting!).

Inside the classroom, Ms. Ivarsson adapts her lessons and provides equitable access to content for all of her students. She is an advocate for students who need additional support and is a skilled communicator who effectively connects and builds relationships with parents, staff and administrators.

We and the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce are proud to honor Ms. Ivarsson as the March 2024 Teacher of the Month! Click here to read more.

Our Secondary Schools Shine Superior at the SCSBOA Ratings Festival

This past week, ensembles from our secondary schools' music programs had the opportunity to showcase their musical talents by participating in the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA) Ratings Festival hosted at Camarillo's Rancho Campana High School.

The Festival is not merely an assessment of ensembles, directors, and student performers, but a celebration of hundreds of hours of hard work. Bands and orchestras performed 2-3 selections from the SCSBOA prescribed music list of varying styles, genres, length, and composers.


All ensembles were adjudicated by a panel of three judges from the SCSBOA. Judges are current or retired band and/or orchestra directors with years of teaching experience. Judges evaluate six areas of performance and assign letter grades to those areas: "A's, B's, and C's." An "A" average earns a "Superior" rating, "B" average earns "Excellent," "C" ratings earn a "Good" rating. A "Unanimous Superior" Award is giving if all three judges award a superior rating.


Congratulations to all of our scholar-musicians who participated in the Festival for your dedication and hard work, including the below ensembles which earned Superior ratings:


🏆 Unanimous Superior:

  • Newbury Park Strings Orchestra
  • Redwood Orchestra
  • Los Cerritos Chamber Orchestra
  • Sycamore Canyon Strings
  • Colina Strings
  • Los Cerritos Advanced Band
  • Westlake Chamber Orchestra
  • Thousand Oaks Wind Symphony
  • Thousand Oaks Wind Ensemble


🏅 Superior:

  • Sequoia Strings
  • Colina Symphonic Band

Sequoia Middle School's Yearbook Earns National Recognition

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Congratulations to Sequoia Middle School's 2023 Yearbook staff, under the guidance of Mr. Dean, for being recognized by Walsworth yearbooks as one of the most captivating and innovating yearbooks from across the country, highlighting excellence and journalistic achievement. The school's yearbook will be featured as an example of excellence in Possibilities, volume 10, Walsworth's inspiration book. Way to go Bears!

Newbury Park High Scholar Wins the COLVOP ACSA Region 13 Senior Essay Contest!

Congratulations to Newbury Park High School student Anjali for winning the COLVOP ACSA Region 13 Senior Essay Contest! Not only does Anjali receive $300 for winning the contest, but her teacher, Mrs. Denchfield also receives $100! Thank you, COLVOP (Conejo, Las Virgenes, Oak Park) and ACSA (Association of California School Administrators) for supporting our students and teachers.
Thousand Oaks High School recently hosted the Latino Youth Leadership Conference with participation from Los Cerritos Middle School and Redwood Middle School scholars. The goal of the event was to build a bridge between middle and high school scholars, inspire middle school scholars to be leaders in high school and inform them of the unique extracurricular programs and academic offerings available for their future educational journey at Thousand Oaks High School.
Welcome to Class: Latino Youth Leadership Conference
Conejo Valley USD
www.conejousd.org
Have a suggestion for something that you'd like to see highlighted in a future edition of the weekly Communication Snapshot? For consideration, please email: CVUSDcommunication@conejousd.org

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