Thousand Oaks Elementary School

We’re excited to see all of We rocks hard practice in action tomorrow evening . Please join us in the cafeteria at 5:45 pm. This is a potluck event. Hope you can join us.

Free dyslexia simulation

RSVP for dinner and childcare https://bit.ly/SM-Dyslexia

Learn about reading struggle at this special, community-wide, in-person event: Experience the challenges and frustrations faced by individuals with language-based learning differences.

Tuesday, April 30th from 5:30-7:30pm

Sylvia Mendez Elementary, 2840 Ellsworth St, Berkeley, CA

ALL ARE WELCOME!

We sure miss the grocery drop off at T.O.
But, Berkeley Food Network is still trying their best to distribute. Please share this with your families and friends.

Are you interested in bringing this back to T.O next year? Let’s talk.

Join us this Friday, February 23rd, in the cafeteria and break bread in celebration of Black History Month. Voices of the Village will have a special program for the whole family to enjoy. See you there!

Get your body moving with this district wide workshop. This event is led in Spanish, however all families are welcome. Spread the word.

Pon tu cuerpo en movimiento con este taller para todo el distrito. Este evento está dirigido en Español,pero, todas las familias son bienvenidas. Corra la voz.

Please join us this Friday 2/9/24 from 12:45 -1:10 to bring in the Lunar New Year. Parents we are encouraging you to watch the parade from the bridge located on the 2nd Floor. We’ll move this dragon parade in to the cafeteria if it starts raining.
See you then!

We celebrate February as Black History Month! Stay tuned to school and district emails for events and resources!

Voices of the Village is excited to honor the birthday of Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.

Please bring the whole family to the cafeteria of Thousand Oaks on January 18th from 6pm to 7:30 pm to enjoy some cake, ice cream and games.

As we turn towards the holiday break, we honor and recognize the amazing teachers and staff at Thousand Oaks!

Perhaps roles that may be lesser known is our awesome Classroom Volunteers that pour out the love at Thousand Oaks! For the past 3 decades, the Berkeley Public Schools Fund's Berkeley Schools Volunteers (BSV) program has been the go-to for community members eager to support learners and enrich our public schools.

Check out these two spotlights of 2 of TO's most veteran BSV volunteers: Marcia Tilford in Teacher Libby's class (recently published and pictured here) and Rene Kvidahl in Teacher Becky's class (published last spring). Link to the stories here: https://www.berkeleypublicschoolsfund.org/volunteers/volunteer-spotlight-marcia-tilford-nine-years-in-kindergarten/

It's not too late to sign up as a BSV Classroom Volunteer! Learn more at https://www.berkeleypublicschoolsfund.org/classroomvolunteers/

Update!!! Coffee with the principal will not take place November 30th. See you in the new year!

¡¡¡Actualización!!! Café con el director no tendrá lugar el 30 de noviembre. ¡Nos vemos en el nuevo año!

Here’s an opportunity to learn a little more amount mental health from the comfort of your own space.

Register with Link below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Dy7JdSgFTCao_3dKfe0O9Q #/registration

Staycation during this rainy week off? Check out these great local indoor spots to have fun!
https://www.berkeleyside.org/2023/11/14/fun-affordable-things-to-do-rainy-weather-berkeley?fbclid=IwAR2dYXiUxt_MTSN6O7a41C5fbtKzAy3P-pSGVkhHQT6loFC8gQDOOyQU-y4_aem_AfiO4gzLzpraFHESovYuPv2XZX0qBtnXdTBxPtVXNcW6brTv8NkMW8Ke7sr52648xMQ

20 fun things to do indoors on a rainy day in Berkeley Here are a few suggestions for spending the drizzly week ahead — culled from our big list of affordable Berkeley activities.

Staff Spotlight! Angélica Pérez!
Meet our amazing Literacy Coach (and mother to two daughters), Angélica Pérez! With over 26 years of expertise in education and reading, here at T.O., she specializes in literacy interventions and creating a love of reading in our students for the last 11 years. She began her career as an elementary school teacher and has brought her love of teaching and reading to focus on reading. Teacher Angélica brings her vibrant personality and can-do spirit to programs like our reading intervention, including piloting a program last year on early intervention (with Sarah Moreno) with 2nd grade readers, resulting in the least number of students needing additional intervention following the program. Throughout her tenure at T.O., she has worked with many of the intervention staff, and family engagement office to support our community beyond the books, with a student-first mindset. Just this week she led two amazing literacy workshops combining caregivers and students to focus on reading and vocabulary skills. Thank you for being a part of our community!

Hope you can join us tonight in the cafeteria at 5:30pm!!
Or
Tomorrow morning at 8:00am!!

On November 14, 1960, Ruby Bridges became the first African-American student to integrate an elementary school in the south.

The student council wanted to show that we still appreciate her bravery. Thousand Oaks students will walk around campus to show their support for social justice on November 14 at 12:40 pm.

Will you walk with us!?

November is Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Month! Here are some new ways to think about how we might celebrate and discuss the hisory of Thanksgiving with our families. Check your email from our superintendent for other meaningful resources!

Five Ideas to Change Teaching About Thanksgiving, in Classrooms and at Home Between Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage and Month, November is go-time for teaching and learning about Native America. Here, parent and museum educator Renée Gokey shares simple ways to make the responsibility less daunting. In addition to briefly describing strategies for learners K–12...

Dreaming of pizza tomorrow - who wants to cook in this heat!? Mention Thousand Oaks on your order (Thursday 10/19) Zachary’s and support T.O.!

Happy Latinx
Heritage month!

Just 8 hours left to purchase swag this go round! We just need 8 more items purchased to hit our goal! Thanks for your support!

Thousand Oaks Elementary Spirit wear, Supporting THOUSAND OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA All proceeds go directly to PTA sponsored programs.

Last few days to order swag for fall! Place your order today! Closes Wednesday, 9/13!

Thousand Oaks Elementary Spirit wear, Supporting THOUSAND OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA All proceeds go directly to PTA sponsored programs.

Support your school with a tee or hoodie! Store closes 9/13!

Thousand Oaks Elementary Spirit wear, Supporting THOUSAND OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA All proceeds go directly to PTA sponsored programs.

Meet Mr. Ernesto - our Family Engagement and Equity Specialist, fun Friday founder, rock climber, hot sauce sharer, and all around joy bringer to our school community. Mr. Ernesto joined us last school year and has made a huge impact on our community culture already! His office functions as center for teachers and parents and is an advocate for connecting these groups and helping our families feel connected to the school and staff. Collaborating with the district office, school parent groups like ELAC, and Berkeley Public School Funds, Ernesto is able to assist in creating fun events in addition to supporting our families and their needs.

In addition to T.O.’s new Talent Show for 3-5 grades with Mr. Aaron and presenting about Cesar Chavez, or Fun Friday games and sports at lunchtime, Mr. Ernesto is helping organize the newly formed “Groupo de Español” (Spanish club) who meets once a month to discover Latin heritage, culture and important figures in history and the present.

Education and especially outdoor education was always a focus for Ernesto as he grew up here in The Bay Area. His vision is to provide opportunities for our kids to “feel comfortable to try or do anything” and never be held back by cost or other limitations to experiencing the joy of the outdoors. Mr. Ernestos’ door is always open whether you need an advocate for your family or just want to chat about food or outdoor adventures! Look for more events he is planning including Cinco de Mayo celebration, on the pocket folder near the main entrance. He updates this regularly with District and School events and opportunities. Thank you, Mr. Ernesto, for being part of our vibrant community!

Staff spotlight!! Our T.O. Staff really is the secret ingredient in our “special sauce.”

Meet Ms. Tameka, officially “School service aid”, “Kinder aid”, and "Campus school aid". Ms Tameka has 3 children who have gone through Thousand Oaks Elementary and has been part of the community for the last 17 years!

Her joy shines brightly through her work as Co-Coordinator of Voices of the Village. These amazing leaders in our school, including Ms. Sylvia, (who co-created the program with Ms. Cherry) provide support, grant funding, and celebration to our African American/Black Community in Thousands Oaks. In the winter, they collected over 30 holiday gifts for children. Ms. Tameka created and hosts a monthly program called “The Journey” every 3rd Wed of the month, coaching and mentoring students. If you know a student who could benefit from this, please reach out to Ms. Tameka or Ms. Sylvia! Be sure to watch the calendar for upcoming events during the rest of Black History Month (Potluck 2/24!) and throughout the year! Thank you Ms. Tameka for being a vibrant light in our community!

Today, Feb 1 marks the first day of Black History month. We celebrate our community at Thousand Oaks Elementary! Check our calendar for the celebrations you and your students can participate in with the T.O. Family during the month. https://thousandoakspta.membershiptoolkit.com

Pick up pizza tonight and T.O. Gets 15% off your bill in donations!!! Zachary’s pizza on Solano today only!!!!

Zachary’s fundraising day is back! Order pizza 12/15 and a donation is made to Thousand Oaks Elementary while supporting a local business! Win-win!

Due to popular request, we’ve extend the store until Monday 10/2! If you missed out - you now have until Sunday at 9PM to get your swag on!

Support Thousand Oaks Elementary Spirit wear for PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc Support T.O school programs with spirit wear! The Thousand Oaks PTA is committed to building community, supporting academic excellence for every child, ensuring a safe campus environment, and advocating locally and state-wide for programs and policies to support our students’ success.

Last couple days to get your TO swag on!
Store close tomorrow, Thursday, September 29 at 9PM PST!

Support Thousand Oaks Elementary Spirit wear for PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc Support T.O school programs with spirit wear! The Thousand Oaks PTA is committed to building community, supporting academic excellence for every child, ensuring a safe campus environment, and advocating locally and state-wide for programs and policies to support our students’ success.