October 13 – 17 is Walk, Ride, and Roll to School Week. As part of SANDAG iCommute SchoolPool Program and Safe Routes to School, Wolf Canyon will receive points for walking, biking, or carpooling to and from school. Parents should log in on the TripTracker on the iCommute Website. The top 3 schools with the most points per capita will win money for classroom supplies. Don’t forget to wear a helmet. The password for Wolf Canyon is Timberwolf. Click the link under Parent Resources on the right of this blog page.

Share an awesome SAVINGS with friends and family by supporting our Krispy Kreme BOGO cards fundraiser. $12 per card for 10 free dozen donuts. Cards are valid at most US Krispy Kreme stores and do not expire. FIRST collection day is tomorrow, Monday October 13. More information on http://www.wolfcanyonpta.com. KK_bogo_flyer_FINAL (1).

Monday, October 13 there is a School Site Council meeting at 3:30 pm in room 603.

Tuesday, October 14 at 6:00 pm in the school library, we will have a Kidbiz/Teenbiz representative here to inform parents on how to help their children with this program and answer any questions you may have.

Wednesday, October 15 Homework Help begins in the school library for students who have signed up and whose parents are PTA members only.

Wednesday, October 15 – There will be a parent information meeting at 6:30 pm in the Wolf Canyon Library for parents of girls in the 2nd – 5th grade interested in girl scouts. For more information contact: Jessica Thomas (619) 274-3481 or Kesia Steele (619) 985-0225 or click the link. Girl Scouts

Thursday, October 16 is the California “Great Shake Out”. Wolf Canyon will not only be practicing what to do in an earthquake but also all of our disaster preparedness drills. If you are interested in participating contact the school office at 619-482-8877. ShakeOut_Recommended_Earthquake_Safety_Actions

Saturday, October 18 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Don’t miss the Masquerade Festival. There will be Inflatables, carnival games, a fortune teller and the ALL NEW Minecraft GLOW Room! There is a $15 entrance fee for all kids over 3 years of age. 2014_masquerade_revAGAIN

Wolf Canyon is excited to offer an after school Chess Program beginning Wednesday, October 22 and every Wednesday thereafter through December 17 except Thanksgiving week. Click the link under Parent Resources to register.

FREE – Take advantage of Microsoft Office 365 at home for your child to have everything he/she needs to create, edit and share documents for as long as they are a student at Wolf Canyon. Go to Office.com/GetOffice365 or click the link in the Parent Resources box on the right hand side of this blog.

Looking Ahead:

October 20 – 24 Red Ribbon Week: Monday – Sports Day, Tuesday – Crazy Hair Day, Wednesday – Super Hero Day, Thursday – Twin Day and Friday – Wear Red Day
Monday, October 20 at 7:00 pm – PTA General Meeting

Tuesday, October 21 at 3:30 pm ELAC Meeting. Attend the upcoming CABE mini-conference. Click the link for more information. 2014 Annual CABE MiniConference flier

Friday, October 24 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am Law Enforcement Day

Don’t forget to nominate a special volunteer for the next PTA Honorary Service Award. All forms need to be completed and turned in to the school office no later than Tuesday, November 4. Forms are available in the school office. Honorary Service Award Nomination Form.

Thank you to Baldwin and Sons for a $1,000 donation to our school!

Please note that all grade levels now have a blog for their grade level news. Click the link on the right hand side of this blog and begin following your child’s classroom.