I hope you are enjoying your summer! Although there are still a few weeks of summer left to enjoy, we are excitedly getting ready to start a wonderful new school year and wanted to get you information to help you plan for the upcoming year.

Whether you’re a returning Wildcat or brand new to our school community, we’re thrilled to have you join us for a year filled with learning, growth, and Wildcat pride. We take pride in upholding our tradition of excellence within a district Where Tradition Inspires Tomorrow. This means honoring our rich past while embracing new opportunities that prepare our students for a bright and successful future.

Our staff has been busy preparing for an amazing year, and we can’t wait to welcome our Wildcats back on campus on Monday, August 18th. Please take a few moments to read through this newsletter—it includes important information to get your family ready for a successful school year!

Let’s make this a year full of kindness, learning, and big Wildcat dreams!

With Wildcat Pride,

Mrs. Athwal

Parents, please also keep an eye out for information about the Annual Information Update, which opens on Monday, July 21st!

This must be completed for every student—even if you recently registered—as it provides us with essential emergency contact information and helps ensure a smooth start to the school year.

We appreciate your cooperation in getting this completed before the deadline, Friday, August 8th.

We are still collecting pictures from all of your summer adventures! Please email Mrs. Kelejian at tabithakelejian@cusd.com to be included in our Back to School Rally slideshow!

Back to School Night will be the week before school on Thursday, August 14th! Classes will be posted that morning and will be available in Parent Connect on August 13th.

Our TK and Kinder students will have a Meet and Greet with their teachers on Friday, August 15th. Emails with TK/K class placements went out on Friday, July 11th. Please contact Mrs. Athwal if you have any questions.

The Clovis Unified Dress Code applies to all students TK–12, including our elementary Wildcats. Please remember, shoes must have a secure heel strap—no slides or flip-flops.

For full guidelines, visit www.cusd.com/DressCode.aspx.

Thank you for helping your child come to school dressed for success! Contact Valley Oak staff with any questions.

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