Wolf Canyon – Home of the Timberwolves

April is Month of the Military Child If you serve in the military and would like to deliver the morning message one morning in the month of April, please complete the form that was sent home or click the link Military Announcement Flyer!!

Wednesday, April 8 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the YMCA play area connect with other military families and their non school age children for a play date.

Friday, April 10 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm is Bingo Night in the school auditorium. The cost is $20.00 during the pre-sale period and $25.00 at the door. Free child care is available and space is limited. Visit the PTA website for more information at http://www.wolfcanyonpta.com.

Check out the ESchools plus family app to stay connected with your child’s records and progress.

Do you want to receive district info via text message? If so, text the word “YES” to 68453 from each wireless device you wish to receive messages on.

Looking Ahead:

April 13 SSC Meeting Changed to April 20 at 3:30 pm
April 14 ELAC Meeting at 3:30 pm
April 16 2nd Grade Musical 6:30 pm
April 20 PTA General Meeting
April 23 GATE Cinematography Club 1st Annual Film Festival at 6:30 pm
April 24 APEX Fun Run

March 12 – March 19 Support our school and check out the Scholastic’s Bookfair in the school library from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm each day. Students may turn in Boxtops during their lunch time in exchange for some great prizes.

A Few Reminders: We are on minimum day schedule all week. Friday, March 20 is the last day to order the yearbook. Check the lost and found.

We are conducting 2 online parent surveys now through March 20. Both parents/guardians in a household may take the survey once.

California School Parent Survey 2014 – 2015 http://surveys.wested.org/csps/YZ737DE?lang=en SCHOOL CODE:RM22TE

Hanover Customer Satisfaction Survey
http://sgiz.mobi/s3/3b0d75adc92b

Last Chance to purchase the Yearbook for 2014 – 2015. All orders must be made no later than the 4:00 pm Friday, March 20. Click the link for more information Lifetouch Flyer – 50.00

Monday, March 16 at 7:00 pm is the PTA General Meeting. APEX Fun Run will be on hand to talk about the APEX Fun Run fundraiser coming up in April. Also, PTA NEEDS JUST 20 MORE MEMBERS TO BE ABLE TO HAVE THE IPAD GIVEAWAY – JOIN TODAY! 2014 membership form_rev

Wednesday, March 18 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm please join us at Chipotle in Chula Vista for our March Family Dinner Night. 50% of sales will be donated back to Wolf Canyon. The class with the most participation will receive a prize. Click here Chipotle Flyer

Friday, March 20 at 8:45 am all Birthday Book Club members whose birthdays are in January, February or March will be acknowledged in the morning announcements, receive a spirit stick, receive their birthday book and have their picture taken as a club member for the yearbook. Students must have their forms and money in no later than Tuesday, March 17. Contact the school office to find out how to become a member 619-482-8877.

March 23 – April 3 Spring Break – school resumes on Monday, April 6.

April is Month of the Military Child If you serve in the military and would like to deliver the morning message one morning in the month of April, please complete the form that was sent home or click the link Military Announcement Flyer!!

Beginning, Wednesday, April 8 connect with other military families and their non school age children for a play date every Wednesday 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the YMCA room.

Mark your calendars for a great night of Bingo April 10 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm in the school auditorium.

Check out the ESchools plus family app to stay connected with your child’s records and progress.

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, March 12 is the beginning of Parent Teacher Conferences and we will be on minimum day schedule until the end of the quarter. If you want to know how you can prepare for the parent teacher conference complete the brochure and bring to your conference P-T Conf English REV 12.2014

Monday, March 9 School Site Council meeting at 3:30 pm.

March 9 at Camarena Elementary 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm parents and teachers are invited to attend The Chula Vista Elementary School District Community Forums for the Local Control Accountability Plan. We value your input!

Tuesday, March 10 Principal Coffee Chat with guest speaker Lisa Johnson to talk about the YMCA and its programs.

March 11 starting at 7:00 am Registration begins for all incoming kindergarteners and new registrations for the 2015-2016 school year. Children who will turn 5 years old on or before September 1 may register. Registration packets will be available in the school office beginning February 18. For more information, contact the school office at (619) 482-8877 or visit our district’s website at http://www.cvesd.org.

March 12 – March 19 Support our school and check out the Scholastic’s Bookfair in the school library from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm each day. Students may turn in Boxtops during their lunch time in exchange for some great prizes.

We are conducting an online parent survey now through March 20 to learn more about your experiences and your child(ren’s) experiences at school with teachers, administrators, students, and other district staff. All responses are anonymous and will never be connected to you. Your answers will be kept strictly confidential. Reporting will rely on grouped percentages only. If both parents/guardians in a household would like to take the survey, that is fine. However, we ask that each adult only take the survey once, and do so by March 20th, 2015. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the survey, please contact the District’s Operations Department at (619) 425-9600, ext. 1325.

Parent survey link information: http://sgiz.mobi/s3/3b0d75adc92b

Last Chance to purchase the Yearbook for 2014 – 2015. All orders must be made no later than the 4:00 pm Friday, March 20. Click the link for more information Lifetouch Flyer – 50.00

PTA NEEDS 40 MORE MEMBERS TO BE ABLE TO HAVE THE IPAD GIVEAWAY – JOIN TODAY! There is no commitment to volunteering, funds support the music program and attend the general meetings for more chances to win. The next General Meeting is Monday, March 16 at 7:00 pm. Also, come to this meeting to learn more about the APEX fun run.

Wednesday, March 18 from 5-8pm please join us on at Chipotle in Chula Vista. Make dinner a selfless act by supporting our March Family Dine Out. 50% of sales will be donated back to Wolf Canyon. The class with the most participation will receive a prize. Please look out for the flyer that will be sent home soon.

Friday, March 20 at 8:45 am all Birthday Book Club members whose birthdays are in January, February or March will receive a spirit stick and their birthday book. Contact the school office to find out how to become a member 619-482-8877.

After School Clubs
Martial Arts 
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Golf Squad 
Wolf Canyon Date Push.

Wizard Workshops
Woodshop Wizards

March 23 – April 3 Spring Break – school resumes on Monday, April 6 and is a Minimum Day.

Beginning, Wednesday, April 8 connect with other military families and their non school age children for a play date every Wednesday 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the YMCA room.

April is Month of the Military Child – if you serve in the military and would like to give the morning message one morning in the month of April please complete the form that was sent home or click the link, complete the form and turn in no later than Monday, March 16 Military Announcement Flyer!!

Mark your calendars for a great night of Bingo April 10 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm in the school auditorium.

March 2 – 6 is Literacy Week – Read Across America! In honor of Dr. Seuss and the love of reading – Monday, March 2 is Pajama Day.

Tuesday, March 3 at 3:30 pm Join us for a potluck during our ELAC meeting. We will discuss and give input on the Local Control Accountability Plan LCAP. The LCAP will also be available in Spanish. Bring a dish to share.

Friday, March 6 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am get an inside look at Common Core State Standards in Action. You must attend the in-service in the school library at 8:00 am prior to the walk-through.

Math materials for the 2015 – 2016 school year are in the library for parents and teachers to review and give input. This years’ program Eureka Math is one of the considerations. Deadline for providing input is Friday, March 6.

Sunday, March 8 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Come join the fun at our first adult only social called “Paints Uncorked” at Venga Venga located at 2015 Birch Rd. Suite 710 and 40% of the proceeds will go to Wolf Canyon.  A professional artist will lead the group to recreate Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”.  For more information and to register click here Paints Uncorked

Monday, March 9 School Site Council meeting at 3:30 pm.

Tuesday, March 10 Principal Coffee Chat with guest speaker Lisa Johnson to talk about the YMCA and its programs.

Registration for the 2015-2016 school year begins March 11 starting at 7:00 am. for Kinders who will turn 5 years old on or before September 1 and for new registrations in all other grades. Registration packets will be available in the school office beginning February 18. For more information, contact the school office at (619) 482-8877 or visit our district’s website at http://www.cvesd.org.

March 12 – March 19 Scholastics Bookfair (Bring your Boxtops and get some freebies).

Monday, March 16 General PTA Mtg. at 7:00 pm.

Friday, March 20 at 8:45 am all Birthday Book Club members whose birthdays are in January, February or March will receive a spirit stick and their birthday book. Contact the school office to find out how to become a member 619-482-8877.

March 23 – April 3 Spring Break – school resumes on Monday, April 6 and is a Minimum Day.

Beginning, Wednesday, April 8 connect with other military families and their non school age children for a play date every Wednesday 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the YMCA room.

After School Clubs
Martial Arts 
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Golf Squad 
Wolf Canyon Date Push.

Wizard Workshops
Woodshop Wizards

The Chula Vista Elementary School District Community Forums for LCAP:
March 3 at Discovery Charter School 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
March 9 at Camarena Elementary 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Tuesday, February 24 is Family Dinner Night at Jersey Mikes at either the Eastlake location or the Otay Ranch Mall location. All proceeds support the school Music Program.

Friday, February 27 Dress like a Disney Character School Spirit Day – no masks or face paint please.

Friday, February 27 and Friday, March 6 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.  Walk-through our campus to get an inside look at Common Core State Standards in Action. You must attend the in-service in the school library at 8:00 am prior to the walk-through.

Looking Ahead:

March 2 – 6 is Literacy Week – Read Across America!

Tuesday, March 3 at 3:30 pm ELAC will discuss and give input on the Local Control Accountability Plan LCAP. The LCAP is available in Spanish. This is a Potluck so bring a dish to share.

Sunday, March 8 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Come join the fun at our first adult only social at Paints Uncorked at Venga Venga 2015 Birch Rd. Suite 710 and 40% of the proceeds will go to Wolf Canyon.  A professional artist will lead the group to recreate Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”.  For more information and to register click here Paints Uncorked

Monday, March 9 School Site Council meeting at 3:30 pm.

Tuesday, March 10 Principal Coffee Chat with guest speaker Lisa Johnson to talk about the YMCA and its programs.

Registration for the 2015-2016 school year begins March 11 starting at 7:00 am. for Kinders who will turn 5 years old on or before September 1 and for new registrations in all other grades. Registration packets will be available in the school office beginning February 18. For more information, contact the school office at (619) 482-8877 or visit our district’s website at http://www.cvesd.org.

Monday, March 16 General PTA Mtg. at 7:00 pm.

March 12 – March 19 Scholastics Bookfair (Bring your Boxtops and get some freebies).

March 23 – April 3 Spring Break – school resumes on Monday, April 6 and is a Minimum Day.

Wednesday, April 8 connect with other military families and their non school age children for a play date and every Wednesday thereafter from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the YMCA room. This is FREE.

WANTED: “Little Tikes” like playground sets such as slides and playhouses or gyms. We need a few donations for our Military Cub Club.

Is your child interested in Martial Arts then click here wolf canyon asp 2015 (1)

Golf Squad after school club begins in 4th quarter click here to sign up Wolf Canyon Date Push.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District is reviewing the current LCAP goals and actions/services at the following community forums for parents and teachers.

February 24 at Loma Verde Elementary 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
March 3 at Discovery Charter School 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
March 9 at Camarena Elementary 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

NO SCHOOL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16!

Just a reminder to complete and return the 2 surveys, Parent to Parent Workshop Survey and the Attendance and Parent Participation Survey by Tuesday, February 17.

Tuesday, February 17 at 7:00 pm is the PTA General Meeting. Join now to be entered in the opportunity drawing for an IPAD mini. Earn more chances to win when you attend the general meetings.

Golf Squad after school club begins in 4th quarter Wolf Canyon Date Push.

February 20 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Dances with Wolves in the school auditorium. Admission is $5.00 at the door – no presales. Additional items and food will be on sale at the dance so bring some extra spending money.

Tuesday, February 24 is Family Dinner Night at Jersey Mikes. The money raised from this Spirit Night will go to support the Music Program.

Registration for the 2015-2016 school year will begin on March 11 starting at 7:00 am. for Kinders who will turn 5 years old on or before September 1 and for new registrations in all other grades. Registration packets will be available in the school office beginning February 18. For more information, contact the school office at (619) 482-8877 or visit our district’s website at http://www.cvesd.org.

SEE WHAT WE ARE DOING! Walk-through our campus to get an inside look at our work on Common Core State Standards in English Language Art. Our goal district wide is by 2017 to have all students reading at grade level by grade 3! The walk-throughs are Friday, February 27 and Friday, March 6 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. There will be an in-service in the school library at 8:00 pm prior to the walk-throughs.

Tuesday, March 3 at 3:30 pm ELAC will meet and eat to discuss the Local Control Accountability Plan LCAP. The LCAP is available in Spanish. Bring a dish to share!

COMING SOON – MILITARY FAMILY PLAY GROUPS (THE CUB CLUB). Beginning April 8 connect with other military families and their non school age children for a play date every Wednesday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the YMCA room. There is no cost and this is purely social.

WANTED: “Little Tikes” like playground sets such as slides and playhouses or gyms. We need a few donations for our Military Cub Club.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District is reviewing the current LCAP goals and actions/services to determine next steps for the 2015-16 school year and subsequent years. There will be 6 community forums for parents and teachers to attend.

February 18 at Rice Elementary 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
February 19 at the Chula Vista Elementary School District Office 9:30 am – 10:30 am
February 24 at Loma Verde Elementary 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
March 3 at Discovery Charter School 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
March 9 at Camarena Elementary 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Valentine Grams are on sale this week Monday-Wednesday before and after school and Thursday before school or until sold out! A $5 option and a $2 option will be available.

Monday, February 9 at 3:30 pm School Site Council will review and discuss the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).

Tuesday, February 10 is Picture Day – Bring your smiles.

NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 AND MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16!

Wolf Canyon is conducting 2 surveys and we need your support. Please complete the Parent to Parent Workshop Survey and the Attendance and Parent Participation Survey by Tuesday, February 17. The first 50 families to complete and turn in these surveys to the school office will get a NO HOMEWORK pass good for one assignment. Click here for the surveys Attendance and Parent Participation Survey MCEC survey edited WolfCanyonES

Tuesday, February 17 at 7:00 pm is the PTA General Meeting. PTA needs 50 more members to reach their goal of 400 members. Becoming a member does not mean you must volunteer. Join now to be entered in the opportunity drawing for an IPAD mini. Earn more chances to win when you attend the general meetings.

February 17 Golf Squad after school club begins. Click here to register Golf Squad Flyer.

February 20 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Dances with Wolves in the school auditorium.

Tuesday, February 24 is Family Dinner Night at Jersey Mikes. The money raised from this Spirit Night will go to support the Music Program.

SEE WHAT WE ARE DOING! Parents are invited to walk-through our campus to get an inside look at the work we are doing on the Common Core State Standards in English Language Art. Did you know that our goal district wide is by 2017 to have all students reading at grade level by grade 3! The walk-throughs are scheduled for Friday, February 27 and Friday, March 6 from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. There will be an in-service in the school library at 8:00 pm so you can be briefed on what to look and listen for.

Tuesday, March 3 at 3:30 pm ELAC will meet and eat to discuss the Local Control Accountability Plan LCAP. The LCAP is available in Spanish. Bring a dish to share!

COMING SOON – MILITARY FAMILY PLAY GROUPS (THE CUB CLUB). Beginning April 8 connect with other military families and their non school age children for a play date every Wednesday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the YMCA room. There is no cost and this is purely social.

WANTED: “Little Tikes” like playground sets such as slides and playhouses or gyms. We need a few donations for our Military Cub Club.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District is reviewing the current LCAP goals and actions/services to determine next steps for the 2015-16 school year and subsequent years. There will be 6 community forums for parents and teachers to attend.

February 18 at Rice Elementary 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
February 19 at the Chula Vista Elementary School District Office 9:30 am – 10:30 am
February 24 at Loma Verde Elementary 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
March 3 at Discovery Charter School 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
March 9 at Camarena Elementary 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

For information on Dental or Free Health Insurance for kids click the links: Dental Day Free Health Insurance Enrollment Event 02 05 15 Final

February 2 – 20 Our Pennies for Pasta campaign begins this week through February 20 to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We all collecting all spare change to make a change for those in need. The class that brings in the most donations for this cause will receive a FREE Pasta Party for their efforts. Click here to make donations online.
Online Fundraising Tools

Tuesday, February 3 ELAC Committee Meeting 3:30 pm

Friday, February 6 Wear Red Day and support the American Heart Association.

GOLF SQUAD is Back! If your child is interested in learning the game of golf classes will begin Feb. 17 on Tuesdays, after school. Click here Golf Squad Flyer

Need Dental Care for your child click here Dental Day

Free Health Insurance click here Free Health Insurance Enrollment Event 02 05 15 Final

Looking Ahead:
Monday, February 9 School Site Council Meeting 3:30 pm
February 10 is Spring Picture Day
NO SCHOOL – February 13 and 16
February 17 PTA General Meeting 7:00 pm
February 20 School Dance 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Yearbooks pre-sales are going on now through February 27 and all orders must be placed ONLINE ONLY. THE SCHOOL CODE IS 11854015. Click the PTA link on the right hand side of this blog for information on how you can buy advertising space in the yearbook.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District is offering parent workshops at 84 East J Street in the Education Services and Support Center:
Positive Solutions for Families – Feb. 2, March 2, and April 13 – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Common Core Math Standards Workshops – Tuesday, February 10 9:00 am – 11:00 am or Tuesday, February 17 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
How to Support Students with Common Core Reading Standards – Tuesday, February 3 9:00 am – 11:00 am or 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm same day
For additional information click the district link on the right hand side of this blog.