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Wildcat Weekly 10.30.26

Posted Date: 10/30/26 (05:00 PM)
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Wildcat Weekly

October 30, 2026
Dear Valley Oak Community,

Beginning Monday, November 2, our after-school supervision location on the corner of the drive-through parking lot and Sherman Street will be moved to the crosswalk on Sherman Street.

To help ensure student safety, we ask that families use the pull-through drive-up pick-up area, where staff members are on duty and actively monitoring students during dismissal.

For safety reasons, students should not walk out to Sherman Street to be picked up by parents or guardians. Using the designated pick-up area allows us to better supervise students and maintain a safe dismissal process for everyone.

Thank you for your cooperation and partnership in keeping our students safe.

With Wildcat Pride,
Aman Athwal
A school newsletter titled 'The Wildcat Weekly' for the week of November 2-6, 2026, featuring daily schedules and events.
A blue and yellow informational poster for the Wildcat Attendance Challenge, detailing program dates, rules, rewards, and goals.
Important Information

Muffins with Mom

Hey, Wildcat families! Join us for Muffins with Mom on Friday, November 13, at 7:00 AM for a sweet morning of muffins, smiles, and special memories with your child. We look forward to celebrating the wonderful moms and mother figures in our Valley Oak community! Tickets are $3 per person, so scan the QR code on the flyer to purchase yours. There will be no tickets available for purchase at the door. Please purchase ahead using the QR Code before November 10th. We can't wait to see you there!

Winter Orchestra Concert

Get ready for a wonderful evening of music! The Clovis West Area Orchestras invite you to their Winter Orchestra Concert on Wednesday, November 18. Fifth-grade orchestras will perform at 6:15 PM (students report at 6:00 PM), followed by sixth-grade orchestras at 7:15 PM (students report at 7:00 PM). The concert will take place in the Clovis West High School gymnasium, and students are welcome to wear their holiday best! We look forward to celebrating our students' hard work and musical talents with you!

VOPC Presents: The Oak Social

Save the date for the Valley Oak Parent Club’s Oak Social on Friday, November 13! Join us at Fort Washington Country Club for an evening of delicious food, great company, and an opportunity to make a positive impact on our school community. Enjoy a fun night out while supporting a brighter tomorrow for our Wildcats! Visit @voparentclub on Instagram for updates, and scan the QR code on the flyer for tickets and more information.

MLK Educational Contest

Calling all Wildcats! The 2026–2027 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Contest is here! This year's theme is "Building the Beloved Community: Every Voice. Every Heart. Every Hand." Students are encouraged to reflect on how they can help build a kinder, more inclusive community where everyone feels valued and respected. This is an opportunity for 4th-6th grade students to earn Block W Points!

There is an art contest for K-6th students and an essay contest for 3rd-6th students. Please follow this link (https://mlk.fcoe.org/) to see the website or talk to your teachers for more information. We look forward to seeing our Wildcats share their creativity, ideas, and dreams for a better world!
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A winter sports schedule poster featuring a blue and yellow cat mascot holding a basketball, with a game schedule table for Valley Oak.

Winter Sports Start Next Week!

Winter Sports Tryouts begin Monday, November 2nd! Athletes must have their fall uniforms turned in to their coaches in order to try out. Please wash them and place them in a labeled bag. If you still need to complete the athletic eligibility paperwork for your student, please follow the link below.
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A school calendar titled "Valley Oak Important Dates" lists scheduled events month by month from August to June.
A yellow and blue calendar flyer lists Valley Oak November Events, including the Canned Food Drive, Multicultural Night, and Fall Choral Festival.
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Cat Closet Lost & Found!

Dear Valley Oak Families,
Have your Wildcats misplaced a jacket, lunchbox, water bottle, or another personal item? Check out our Cat Closet Lost & Found!
We’ve made it easier than ever to find lost belongings! Simply scan the QR code on the flyer to view the current inventory of lost items and see if anything belongs to your child.
Please take a moment to check the inventory and help us reunite our Wildcats with their missing belongings. Thank you for helping us keep our Cat Closet organized and making sure lost items find their way home!
Valley Oak Elementary yearbook advertisement featuring "Our School. Our Stories. OUR YEARBOOK!" with ordering details.
Clovis Unified School District academic calendar for 2026-2027, showing monthly views and important dates.

Stay Up-To-Date with Parent Connect!

Parents, did you know you can sign up to receive email notifications through Parent Connect?
With email alerts, you can receive updates about important information such as assignments, attendance, and more.
How to Sign Up:
  1. Log in to Parent Connect.
  2. Click “Email Sign Up” at the top of the screen.
  3. Select the boxes for the notifications you would like to receive.
If you need help accessing Parent Connect or need your PIN and password, you can request them by email or contact our front office for assistance.
We encourage all families to take advantage of this convenient way to stay informed about your child’s school information!

Volunteers

All volunteers must...
  • Complete a Volunteer Application online at https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MjIyNTplbi1VUw==
  • Have a current clear TB assessment within the last 4 years.
  • Check in at the front office and wear a visitor’s badge while on campus.
  • Additionally, volunteers who are sick or have illness-related symptoms should not volunteer.

For more information, click here.
Each year, our students are taught grade level digital citizenship lessons at the beginning of the year. It is imperative that our children learn at a young age how to be responsible while online. Many children are on devices at a much earlier age and may not be equipped with the necessary tools to understand all that they need to remain safe. Please look at the enclosed tips for establishing healthy boundaries regarding electronics.
There are many different topics that have articles on how to deal with certain situations your children may accidentally stumble upon while on the internet. Even with the best parental controls, your children may be exposed to things outside of your control. One of the helpful websites we use is https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles. Please see the flyer below for more information as well.
Thank you for being a partner in your child’s education.

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