Wolf Canyon – Home of the Timberwolves

This week is Red Ribbon Week
Monday – Sports Day
Tuesday – Crazy Hair Day
Wednesday – Super Hero Day
Thursday – Twin Day
Friday – Wear Red Day

Monday, October 20 at 7:00 pm is our PTA General Meeting. A special shout out to our PTA for a great Masquerade Festival. A special thank you to Ms. Cassie Patterson for coordinating this event.

Tuesday, October 21 at 3:30 pm ELAC will be meeting in room 404.  A great way to learn how you can help your child is to attend the CABE mini-conference. 2014 Annual CABE MiniConference flier

Tuesday, October 21 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the Chula Vista District Office located on 84 East J Street there will be a chance for you to meet the candidates running for the Chula Vista School Board.

Wednesday, October 22 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm have dinner at Project Pie Eastlake located at 2260 Otay Lakes Road in the Vons Shopping Center. Present the flyer and Wolf Canyon will receive 50% of the proceeds.

Chess Club begins Wednesday, October 22. Click the link under Parent Resources to register.

Coming up:
The Chula Vista Elementary School District is offering a parent workshop on Common Core Standards and Homework. Parent Workshop – Oct 29 Flyer (Combo)

There will be a Boy Scout Open House at Hedencamp Elementary on Tuesday, October 28. Troop853Flyer

Game Night is on Wednesday, November 5 and is a wonderful way to spend time with your family while supporting the school.

The Holiday Gift Shop will take place December 15 – 18.  Talk to your children about ways they can perhaps earn money to buy gifts for their families.

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.

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.

October is Wolf Canyon’s Health and Safety Awareness Month

Monday, October 6 there is NO SCHOOL.

Tuesday, October 7:
8:45 am School Starts and it is a minimum day. Please make sure that the person picking up your child is informed. Kindergarten dismissal is 1:30pm; all other students are dismissed at 1:45pm.

2:00 pm Safety Committee Meeting – If you are interested in reviewing and revising our Safe School Plan this is the meeting for you! We also need parents interested in Parent Patrol.

6:30 pm Safety Awareness Night with guest speaker Assemblywoman Dr. Shirley N. Weber. Find out what every parent needs to know about how to keep their children safe online and offline. A “No Homework” pass good for one assignment will be given to every child whose parent attends.

REFLECTIONS IS BACK! Submit your original Photography, Film production, Literature Composition, Music Composition, Visual Art or Dance Choreography video and you could win $1000 scholarship from the PTA. All entries must be submitted no later than Friday, October 10. All entries will be showcased at our Masquerade Festival where the winners will be announced. For details visit the PTA link on this blog or the link GeneralRules.

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.

Thank you to everyone who supported our Bookfair. It was a great success!

Looking Ahead:
Walk, Ride and Roll to School for the week of October 13 – 17 and we could earn $1,000 for the school. For details click the link in Parent Resources on the right of this blog.

Monday, October 13 at 3:30 pm SSC meeting room 603

Wednesday, October 15 Homework Help begins for students whose parents are PTA members

Wednesday, October 15 the Good News Club begins in room 606 at 3:30 pm. For more information you can contact Ms. Jackson at 619-849-9900.

Saturday, October 18 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm – The Masquerade Festival

October 20 – 24 Red Ribbon Week

Tuesday, October 21 at 3:30 pm ELAC Meeting

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

Thank you to everyone who supported our report to the Board of Education. If you missed it you can watch it on the district website, click link http://www.cvesd.org/Pages/home.aspx.

Health Alert – We received word from health officials that there has been a reported case of Whooping Cough from our campus. Click the link to find out what you should know.
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Monday, September 15 – PTA General Meeting at 7:00 pm in the school Auditorium.

Final call for all Entertainment Books – please turn in all order forms and money. If you have decided not to sell the book, please return the book to school. Thank you for participating.

Family Dinner Night is Wednesday, September 17 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Chipotle located at 720 Otay Lakes Road and Wolf Canyon will get 50% of the proceeds. Remember to bring the flyer.

Parent/Teacher Conferences continue this week and we are on Minimum Day Schedule every day this week. Kinder dismissal 1:30 pm and everyone else dismissal at 1:45 pm.

The Bookfair is open this week through Thursday, September 18 from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm in the school library.

Bring your completed Box Top sheets to the book fair to earn fun prizes! The more Box Tops you save the better the prizes! (Box Top sheets can be downloaded at http://www.wolfcanyonpta.com or picked up in the school office).

Friday, September 19 is the last day of the 1st quarter. School will be closed September 22 – October 6.

Upcoming Events:
October is Wolf Canyon’s Health and Safety Awareness Month.

Tuesday, October 7 students return for the 2nd Quarter. It is a minimum day so plan ahead!

Tuesday, October 7 at 6:30 pm – Assemblywoman Shirley N. Weber PhD will be our special guest speaker for our Bully Awareness Parent Information Night. Parents will also have the opportunity to learn about what law makers are doing to protect your children from online predators.

Monday, October 13 at 3:30 pm SSC meets.

Wednesday, October 15 Homework Help begins for students whose parents are PTA members.

Wednesday, October 15 the Good News Club begins in room 606 at 3:30 pm. For more information you can contact Ms. Jackson at 619-849-9900.

Saturday, October 18 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm – The Masquerade Festival is Back with better than ever food and fun!

October 20 – 24 is Red Ribbon Week.

Tuesday, October 21 at 3:30 pm ELAC meets.

Law Enforcement Day is scheduled for Friday, October 24 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. If you are in Law Enforcement and would like to participate in this event please contact the school office at 619-482-8877.

Tuesday, September 9 at 9:00 am is our first Principal’s Coffee Chat with a guest speaker from Jr. Achievement. Come out and enjoy refreshments while learning about this great nationwide organization and its programs for schools.

Tuesday, September 9 at 3:30 pm and repeated on Wednesday, September 10 at 9:00 am the ELAC Committee will meet to review the School Site Plan, Safe School Plan and much more.

Tuesday, September 9th is the last day to sell Entertainment books and turn in all sales or unsold books. Contact Cassie Patterson at cassiepatterson@me.com if you have any questions. Thanks for supporting our new Wolf Canyon Music Program!

Picture Day is Wednesday, September 10. Bring your smiles.

Wednesday, September 10 at 6:00 pm – Wolf Canyon Presents to the Board of Education at the school district office located on 84 East J street in Chula Vista. All are welcomed to come show your support for our school and howl!

September 11 – 18 Parent/Teacher Conferences begin this Thursday and we will be on Minimum Day Schedule until the end of the quarter. Dismissal time will be 1:30 for kindergarteners and 1:45 for all other students on those days.

Thursday, September 11 through Thursday, September 18 stop by the Bookfair. Books are a great educational gift and can support your child’s academic growth as well as the joy of reading. The Bookfair will be open 8:30 am – 3:00 pm each day in the school library. All proceeds benefit our music program.

Thursday, September 11th, during the Scholastic Book Fair, bring your completed Box Top sheets during the book fair to earn fun prizes! The more Box Tops you save the better the prizes! (Box Top sheets can be downloaded at http://www.wolfcanyonpta.com or picked up in the school office).

Friday, September 12 is our Family Drive In Movie/Camp-out Night. Bring your cardboard cars for the Drive In and your tents for the camping. Every student who creates a car/vehicle will receive a “No Homework” coupon.

Law Enforcement Day is scheduled for Friday, October 24 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. If you are in Law Enforcement and would like to participate in this event please turn in the form that was sent home last week.

Upcoming Events:
Friday, September 12 – California Association of Bilingual Educators (CABE) will have a “Welcome Back” Reception at Chula Vista High School from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

Monday, September 15 – PTA General Meeting at 7:00 pm in the school Auditorium.

Wednesday, September 17 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm have dinner at Chipotle located at 720 Otay Lakes Road and Wolf Canyon will get 50% of the proceeds. Remember to bring the flyer.

Friday, September 19 is the last day of the 1st quarter. School will resume on Tuesday, October 7 and it is a minimum day.

Homework Help will begin in October 15 and is open to children of PTA members only. There are a few spaces left. Homework club will meet on Wednesdays after school. Contact the school office for more information.

Monday, NO SCHOOL in honor of Labor Day.

Don’t forget that Tuesday is the first turn in day for Entertainment books. Turn in your money and your children can collect their prizes. Keep selling for another week – the final turn in day will be Tuesday, September 9th. If you are not planning to sell, please return your book. Any questions – please contact Cassie Patterson at cassiepatterson@me.com. Thanks for supporting our new Wolf Canyon Music Program!

Box Tops Store UPDATE!!!!
Our first Box Tops Store was scheduled for September 4th but has been rescheduled to Thursday, September 11th during the Scholastic Book Fair (8:30am-3:30pm)! Please bring your completed Box Top sheets (sheet can be downloaded at http://www.wolfcanyonpta.com or picked up in the school office) during the book fair to earn fun prizes! The more Box Tops you save the better the prizes!

Wolf Canyon is partnering with the Chula Vista Police Department and collecting new or gently used Teddy Bears for Rady’s Children’s Hospital this week through September 5. Drop off donations in the school office.

Law Enforcement Day is scheduled for Friday, October 24 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. If you are in Law Enforcement and would like to participate in this event please complete the handout that will be sent home this week.

Picture Day September 10. Bring your smiles.

Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, September 9 at 9:00 am – Principal’s Coffee Chat with a guest speaker from Jr. Achievement
Tuesday, September 9 at 3:30 pm and repeated on Wednesday, September 10 at 9:00 am – ELAC Committee Meetings
Wednesday, September 10 at 6:00 pm – Wolf Canyon Presents to the Board of Education
Friday, September 12 – Family Drive In Movie/Camp-out Night. Start creating your cardboard cars for the Drive In. Every student who creates a car/vehicle will receive a “No Homework” coupon.
Friday, September 12 – California Association of Bilingual Educators (CABE) will have a “Welcome Back” Reception at Chula Vista High School from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
September 11 – 18 Parent/Teacher Conferences begin.

Wolf Canyon is partnering with the Chula Vista Police Department and collecting new or gently used Teddy Bears for Rady’s Children’s Hospital this week through September 5. Drop off donations in the school office.

Textile donations are still being accepted by PTA. Clothes, shoes, pillows, towels etc. are accepted. Visit the PTA website for more information. Click the link on our homepage.

“That’s Entertainment” – Yes, the Entertainment Fundraising Booklets are back with some newly improved features including online coupons available on your device when you need them! Support our school fundraiser. Booklets and information will be sent home Monday, August 25. All proceeds go to support our music program!

Monday, August 25 is our first School Site Council Meeting. Congratulations to the following parents, Carlo Camarena and Renee Stapley who were elected to the SSC Board. The meeting will be held in room 603 at 3:30 pm. All staff, parents and community members are welcome to attend.

Thursday, August 28 at 6:30 pm is our GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) Parent Information Night. How are children qualified for GATE? What are the programs that are offered at Wolf Canyon? All these questions and more will be addressed in this presentation.

Friday, August 29 beginning at 6:30 pm – doors open at 6:00 pm – come enjoy a night of BINGO and support our music program. Activities for children will also be available for $15 per child (ages 5 – 12) or $2 per child with the purchase of a BINGO packet. Bring a friend and receive a free bonus game. Must be 21 or older to play.

September 11 – 18 Parent/Teacher Conferences begin. Look for the sign up from your child’s classroom this week. Teachers will be sharing the newly developed Report Card aligned with the Common Core State Standards. The first quarter reporting period a blank template of the newly adopted Report Card will be shared with parents. Report cards will be filled out beginning the 2nd Quarter reporting period in December. Be sure to come prepared with questions you may have to your conferences.

Upcoming Events:
Monday, September 1 – NO SCHOOL in honor of Labor Day
Tuesday, September 9 at 9:00 am – Principal’s Coffee Chat with a guest speaker from Jr. Achievement
Tuesday, September 9 at 3:30 pm and repeated on Wednesday, September 10 at 9:00 am – ELAC Committee Meetings
Wednesday, September 10 at 6:00 pm – Wolf Canyon Presents to the Board of Education
Friday, September 12 – Family Drive In Movie/Camp-out Night. Start creating your cardboard cars for the Drive In. Every student who creates a car/vehicle will receive a “No Homework” coupon.
Friday, September 12 – California Association of Bilingual Educators (CABE) will have a “Welcome Back” Reception at Chula Vista High School from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

Thank you all for supporting your children and our school! We had a wonderful turn out for Curriculum Night. Way to go Timberwolves! If you did not get to come to Curriculum Night click the link to view the powerpoint presentation. Key things to remember: Do not bring toys, gadgets and electronics to school unless directed to do so by the teacher. We have a “NO FOOD” Birthday Policy so please do not bring food to share with other children for birthdays or any other reason. And be mindful of how your children dress comfortably yet appropriately for school – no open toed shoes.
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Tuesday, August 19 at 7:00 pm come out and support our wonderful PTA which in turn supports our school in many ways. Be a part of the pack and find out how you can get involved. You can also stay informed by visiting the PTA website at http://www.wolfcanyonpta.com.

For the safety of everyone, please remember to wait in the front of the school at the end of the day to pick up your child. Please do not park in the bus loop during drop off and pick up times or do U turns in the bus loop. Remember to use the crosswalks and most importantly model for your child how to follow safety rules and signs.

Mark your calendars:
The first official School Site Council Meeting – Monday, August 25 at 3:30 pm
GATE Information Night on Thursday, August 28, at 6:00 pm
Bingo Night sponsored by the PTA on Friday, August 29 at 6:30 pm
Principal’s Coffee Chat on Tuesday, September 9 at 9:00 am with a guest speaker from Jr. Achievement
The Wolf Canyon Presentation to the Board of Education Wednesday, September 10 at 6:00 pm
Family Movie Campout Night on Friday, September 12.

Monday, August 11 at 3:30 pm there will be an information meeting for all parents interested in serving on our School Site Council. The Chula Vista Elementary School District also has training sessions for parents click the English or Spanish link for details SSC Parent MemberTraining Flyer Aug 13 & Sep 3 2014, ssc training aug and sept 2014 span-fianl

Tuesday, August 12 at 3:30 pm and again on Wednesday, August 13 at 9:00 am there will be an ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee) information meeting. If you are the parent of an English Learner and want to know how you can better support your child, this is the committee for you. If you need a translator please contact the school office.

Thursday, August 14 is Curriculum Night. There will be an overview for all parents beginning at 5:30 pm in the school auditorium. At 6:15 pm parents may attend Session 1 in their child’s classroom. For families who have more than one child, there is a 2nd Session at 7:15 pm.

Support our music program and come to the Wolf Canyon Rummage Sale this Saturday, August 16 from 7:00 am to 11:00 am. If you are interested in purchasing a space to sell your items, contact the school office at 619-482-8877.

You can support our Music Program in several ways, participate in our fundraisers, join PTA and serve as a volunteer. For more information visit http://www.wolfcanyonpta.com.