Wolf Canyon – Home of the Timberwolves

This week begins our Canned Food Drive and Toys for Tots Drive to support our community during the holiday season. Please consider donating! We are collecting both items now through November 15.

The Annual Federal Survey Cards will be sent home tomorrow. Please complete the card and return to your child’s teacher or the school office no later than November 22. These cards are very important for our school funding.

Join the Wolf Canyon Birthday Book Club and commemorate your child’s birthday by donating $10.00 or more for the purchase of a hardback book for the Wolf Canyon library. For more information contact the school office. All students who have birthdays in July – November and have joined the club will be recognized and presented with their books at the morning assembly outside on the blacktop on Friday, November 8 at 8:45am. Pictures will also be taken for the school yearbook.

Wanted: Noon Duty Supervisors. This is a paid position. If you are interested, contact the school office for more information at 619-482-8877.

Wanted: Run 4 Fun volunteers. If you can help one morning a week or every morning from 8:00 am to 8:30 am on the blacktop please stop by the Run 4 Fun table. Many hands make light work!

Smencils will be for sale before and after school each Tuesday – $2 each or 3 for $5.

Common Core Workshops for Parents in English and Spanish:
Wednesday, November 6 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Hilltop Elementary (30 Murray Street, Chula Vista)

Common Core Tip of the Week: Provide challenging books. Take turns reading the chapters with your child.

Thank you to everyone for making our Masquerade Festival a spooktacular success. A special shout out to the PTA for coordinating the many wonderful activities, vendors, food and fun. A special shout out to everyone who made Red Ribbon Week special and to our families who participated in our annual Law Enforcement Day.

Just a reminder that at Wolf Canyon Elementary we do not wear costumes to school on Halloween. We want everyone’s costume to be in tack for the evening fun. Remember to be safe, travel in groups and take all your treats home to examine before you eat them. Please keep your candy at home to enjoy.

Join the Wolf Canyon Birthday Book Club and commemorate your child’s birthday by donating $10.00 or more for the purchase of a hardback book for the Wolf Canyon library. For more information contact the school office. All students who have birthdays in July – November and have joined the club will be recognized and presented with their books at the morning assembly outside on the blacktop on Friday, November 8 at 8:45am. Pictures will also be taken for the school yearbook.

Just a friendly reminder to keep all electronic games, toys, fancy jewelry, gadgets, etc. that are not required for school use at home. The school is not responsible for personal items that are brought to school and get lost, broken or stolen. As we enter into a time of cooler weather, remember to put your child’s name in permanent marker on the tags of all sweaters, jackets and coats. The lost and found is beginning to grow!

Classroom water and snacks are needed for our emergency supplies. If you would like to donate a case of water and goldfish crackers please drop your donation off at the school office and we will make sure every class has emergency supplies.

Wolf Canyon is looking for folks interested in serving as a Noon Duty Supervisor during lunch time. If you are interested, you will need to go to the free training at the district office and be cleared for employment. For more information contact the school office at 619-482-8877.

Smencils will be for sale before and after school each Tuesday – $2 each or 3 for $5.

As the holidays approach please consider signing up for the Target Red card, set our school as the donating entity and our school receives monthly checks that help offset the cost of many school supplies and materials.

Spirit wear is available for purchase in room 401. Get your Wolf Canyon sweatshirts while supplies last.

Common Core Workshops for Parents in English and Spanish:
Wednesday, November 6 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Hilltop Elementary (30 Murray Street, Chula Vista)

Common Core Tip of the Week: Read books that explain – try reading recipes and making fun and healthy meals or desserts with your children. Ask them to explain to grandma or grandpa what they did first, next and last. Then create your own recipes.

This week we celebrate Red Ribbon Week in honor of Enrique Camarena a law enforcement official who lost his life in the fight against drugs in 1985. Though his life is over his cause has gained momentum over the years as schools take on his fight towards the creation of a DRUG FREE AMERICA and making healthy life-style choices.
1. Monday is Crazy Sock Day – Wear crazy socks and “Sock it to Drugs”
2. Tuesday is Super Hero Day – Dress like a Super Hero (no masks please) and send the message “We have the Power to be Drug Free”
3. Wednesday is Crazy Hair Day – “Don’t Let Drugs Make You Crazy”
4. Thursday wear your favorite sports apparel and “Team up and Tackle Drugs and Alcohol”
5. Friday wear RED to show your support of Red Ribbon Week

Tuesday, October 22 our Student Council will be selling Newspapers for $1.00 to support Children’s Hospital. Kids News Day is a countywide fundraising campaign and newspapers will be available for sale beginning at 7:30am until all papers are sold.

Thursday, October 24 is the last day to donate Teddy Bears (new only) for Children’s Hospital. This project is sponsored by the Wolf Canyon Safety Patrol students.

On Friday, October 25 our annual Law Enforcement Day is back! Beginning at 9:00 am students will have the opportunity to learn about the many kinds of law enforcement agencies that fight to protect our community from the abuse of drugs and alcohol. Please take time to thank your local law enforcement officials.

Masquerade Festival is this Saturday, October 26 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Come dressed in your Halloween costumes – and enjoy many fun activities including bouncy houses, games, food vendors, photo booth and more! Admission is $15.00 including bouncy houses or $5 “no-jump” admission. Children under 2 and parents are free. Pre-sale ticket special – FREE bounce pass to Mission Valley Inflatable World if you pre-purchase your tickets Monday – Friday this week before or after school at the PTA table. Candy donations are needed for the event and can be brought to your child’s classroom. PTA will collect all candy donations and the class with the most donations will receive a prize from PTA!

Smencils will be for sale before and after school each Tuesday – $2 each or 3 for $5.

Please consider signing up for the Target Red card, set our school as the donating entity and our school receives monthly checks that help offset the cost of many school supplies and materials. So far this school year we have received about $700. Remember to vote for our school on the Target Facebook page – GIVE with TARGET and our school could earn thousands of dollars.

Spirit wear is available for purchase in room 401. Get your Wolf Canyon sweatshirts while supplies last.

Common Core Workshops for Parents in English and Spanish:
Tuesday, October 22 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am at the CVESD Education Service and Support Center (84 East J Street, Chula Vista)
Wednesday, November 6 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Hilltop Elementary (30 Murray Street, Chula Vista)

Common Core Tip of the Week: Read books that explain – try reading recipes and making fun and healthy meals or desserts with your children. Ask them to explain to grandma or grandpa what they did first, next and last. Then create your own recipes.

This week Wolf Canyon is part of a program to Walk, Ride or Roll to school. Help our school win up to $1,000 for school supplies just by carpooling, walking, biking, or taking the bus to school. Here’s how. First, create a free iCommute SchoolPool account at iCommuteSD.com. Next, walk, ride, carpool or take the bus to school each day this week. Finally, log your trips online using the iCommute TripTracker tool and you’ll be automatically entered into drawings for great prizes. The top three schools with the highest percentage of alternative commute trips logged will win $1,000. To learn more visit iCommuteSD.com or call 511 and say “SchoolPool.”

Picture Make-up day is Monday, (tomorrow) October 14. If your child missed the Picture Day in quarter 1 or would like to retake the picture remember to remind him/her to get his/her picture taken tomorrow.

Bricks for Kids classes begin this Tuesday, October 15.

Safety Patrol is collecting Teddy Bears (new only) in partnership with the Chula Vista Police Department now through October 24. All Teddy Bear donations will be delivered to Children’s Hospital during the holiday season.

This Thursday, October 17 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm is our annual Safety Night. We will review the Safe Schools Plan and the goals we are working on to keep your child safe. The first 30 families who come out will receive a free Internet Safety Software CD provided by the San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis.

Common Core Workshops for Parents in English and Spanish:
Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Loma Verde Elementary (1450 Loma Lane, Chula Vista)
Tuesday, October 22 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am at the CVESD Education Service and Support Center (84 East J Street, Chula Vista)
Wednesday, November 6 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Hilltop Elementary (30 Murray Street, Chula Vista)

Looking Ahead:
Red Ribbon Week is October 21 – 25
Kids News Day is Tuesday, October 22.
Law Enforcement Day is Friday, October 25 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am.
Masquerade Festival is Saturday, October 26 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Common Core Tip of the Week: Read one non-fiction text aloud or with your child each day. If you have an Ipad or Tablet try the free app Pulse and create your own menu of favorite magazines and periodicals.

School resumes Tuesday, October 8 and it is not a minimum day. October is Health and Safety Awareness month at Wolf Canyon and students are encouraged to walk to school or ride their bikes with helmets for the month of October. There will be a meeting to review the Safe Schools Plan on Tuesday, October 8 from 8:00 am – 8:30 am. Parents who are interested in serving on Parent Patrol will be in-serviced as well.

Homework help starts this week beginning October 10 from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm. For more information call the school office at 619-482-8877.

Safety Patrol is collecting Teddy Bears (new only) in partnership with the Chula Vista Police Department beginning October 9 through October 24. The Teddy Bears will be donated to Children’s Hospital during the holiday season.

The Students can submit their artwork for the PTA Reflections Competition this week only – October 8-11 from 8:15 am – 9:00 am in room 305. A PTA representative will be there to collect and preserve all artwork. The class with the most submissions will receive a special prize from PTA!! If you have any questions visit the Wolfcanyonpta.wordpress.com blog or send an email to wolfcanyonpta@gmail.com.

Please mark your calendars and come out to a very important meeting on Safety Thursday, October 17 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Did you know that a recent survey showed that at least 10 children have seen some kind of weapon here at school? Don’t be fooled into thinking your child would never do this or that. Be informed and come out an learn about internet safety, disaster preparedness, student safety in and off campus, bullying and other topics you need to know regarding your child and how to keep him/her safe. The first 30 families will receive a free copy of an Internet Safety Software CD provided by the San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis.

Looking ahead:
Red Ribbon Week – October 21 – 25
Law Enforcement Day – October 25
Masquerade Festival – October 26 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

PTA’s general meeting is Tuesday Sept 17. There will be a little social with snacks beginning at 6:30 pm and the meeting will start promptly at 7:00 pm. The PTA board will be announcing a few changes to the budget as well as the addition of some cool new programs. Please come out and support our PTA and our children!

Parent/Teacher Conferences continue through September 19. Please remember that students in kindergarten are dismissed at 1:30 pm and students in grades 1-6 are dismissed at 1:45 pm the entire week.

The PTA Reflections Competition is underway and you don’t want to be left out. This contest celebrates our talented youth and everyone wins! To participate have your child fill out the entry form and submit an original piece of artwork embodying this years theme: Believe, Dream, Inspire. There are seven categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts, and Special Artist. Students can submit their artwork between October 8th through the 11th from 8:15 am – 9:00 am in room 305. A PTA representative will be there to collect and preserve all artwork. The class with the most submissions will receive a special prize from PTA!! If you have any questions visit the Wolfcanyonpta.wordpress.com blog or send an email to wolfcanyonpta@gmail.com.

Just a reminder that we are in the process of improving our pick-up/drop off procedures for the safety of everyone. Please remember to use the front of the school for all pick ups and drop offs, pull forward at all times to support everyone, do not drop off or pick up along the red curb or blue handicap lane (unless you have the appropriate placards or ID), do not drop off or pick-up children in the parking lot without an adult escort, and use the entrance to ENTER and the EXIT for Exiting at all times. Folks picking up or dropping off students who do not follow these guidelines or display disrespectful behavior may have their license plate numbers recorded and sent to the Chula Vista Police department for further follow up. Those interested in volunteering for Parent Patrol will need to attend a brief training before volunteering. The next Parent Patrol refresher/training will be Tuesday, October 8th at 8:00 am in the school library.

Are you interested in learning more about Wolf Canyon’s vision for a Multi-age program? Then come to the informational meeting this Thursday, September 19th from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm in the school auditorium. Childcare is not available but children are welcome.

Friday, September 20 student council is sponsoring a College Prep Day. Students and staff are encouraged to come dressed representing their favorite college or their parents Alma Mater. Show your school spirit!

Tuesday, September 17th from 9:00 am – 10:30 am and Wednesday, September 18th from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm the Chula Vista Elementary School District is offering Math Common Core Standards Workshops for parents of students in grades K-2. The workshops will be held at the CVESD Education Service and Support Center located at 84 East J Street in Chula Vista.

The Chula Vista Fire Department Fire Station 4 is having an Open House on Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Fire Station 4 is located at 850 Paseo Ranchero in Chula Vista.

Friday, September 20th is the last day of the first quarter. School will not be is session for 2 weeks and the first day of the 2nd Quarter begins Tuesday, October 8th and is not a minimum day.

Spirit wear – Wolf Canyon tee-shirts, polos, sweatshirts and more will be on sale this Thursday, September 12 in front of room 401 from 8:00 am – 8:30 am and 1:30 pm-3:00 pm.

Family Movie Night is just around the corner – Friday, September 13 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm on the school blacktop behind the school. This is an evening where students can be creative, design their own vehicle out of cardboard boxes or other materials and watch an old-fashioned drive-in movie under the stars. There will be plenty of refreshments and fun for all.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place starting September 12 through the 19. Please remember that students in kindergarten are dismissed at 1:30 pm and students in grades 1-6 are dismissed at 1:45 pm beginning this Thursday through the end of the quarter. Take a moment to write down questions you have for your child’s teacher and bring those questions to your conference.

Wolf Canyon students who want to showcase their artistry have the opportunity to participate in the PTA Reflections Competition. Reflections is an art contest that celebrates our talented youth and everyone wins! To participate have your child fill out the entry from and submit an original piece of artwork embodying this years theme in the seven following areas: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts, and Special Artist. This years theme is Believe, Dream, Inspire. Students can submit their artwork Oct 8- Oct 11 from 8:15 am – 9:00 am in room 305. A PTA representative will be there to collect and preserve all artwork. The class with the most submissions will receive a special prize from PTA!! If you have any questions, contact Jessica Thomas at wolfcanyonpta@gmail.com. Flyers will be sent home this week!

Dance Choreography : http://downloads.capta.org/ref/DanceChoreography.pdf

Film Production: http://downloads.capta.org/ref/FilmProduction.pdf

Literature: http://downloads.capta.org/ref/Literature.pdf

Music Composition: http://downloads.capta.org/ref/MusicComposition.pdf

Photography: http://downloads.capta.org/ref/Photography.pdf

Visual Arts: http://downloads.capta.org/ref/VisualArts.pdf

Gifted and Talented Education also known as GATE is provided for all students who qualify. All 3rd grade students will be assessed the last week of this quarter to see if they are eligible. Open the link to learn more about GATE.GATEpresentation9-4-13
Special Artist: http://downloads.capta.org/ref/SpecialArtist.pdf

The last day of the 1st quarter is Friday, September 20. The 2nd quarter begins on Tuesday, October 8.

Just a reminder that there is No School Monday, September 2 – tomorrow. School resumes on Tuesday, September 3rd.

Yellow ballots were sent home on Tuesday for the Wolf Canyon English Learner Advisory Committee and District Advisory Council representative elections. Please take the time to vote for our ELAC and DAC board. All ballots must be completed and submitted by the close of Tuesday, September 3, 2013.

On Wednesday, September 4 we will have a GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) parent information meeting from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Come out and learn how students qualify for GATE, what day to day learning activities are in place and what extra curricular opportunities will be available.

We still need parents to help with safety during drop off and pick up times before and after school. If you are interested please contact the school office. Please note that there will be a change in the traffic patterns beginning Tuesday. Please follow the cones and the patrol members.

Spirit wear – Wolf Canyon tee-shirts, polos, sweatshirts and more will be on sale Thursday, September 12 in front of room 401 from 8:00am – 8:30 AM and 1:30pm-3:00pm.

Family Movie Night is just around the corner – Friday, September 13 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm on the school blacktop behind the school. This is an evening where students can be creative, design their own vehicle out of cardboard boxes or other materials and watch an old-fashioned drive-in movie under the stars. There will be plenty of refreshments and fun for all.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place beginning September 12 through the 19. Take a moment to write down questions you have for your child’s teacher and bring those questions to your conference.

This year, Target will give money to schools all over the country for one simple act: a vote. Our school needs just 25 votes to earn a $25 donation from Target. But that’s only the beginning. For each additional vote, our school will get $1 more. So please remember that, although the gesture is small, the rewards are potentially huge. Go to GiveWith.Target.com to vote for Wolf Canyon Elementary School once a week through September 21 or until Target has given away all $5 million. And please forward this email to your friends. Vote and see rules at GiveWith.Target.com.

The Wolf Canyon Garden Committee is collecting Pennies for the Garden. Some exciting changes are in store including 3 new fruit trees. Please drop off your pennies or spare change in the jar marked “Pennies for the Garden” on the counter in the school office.

The Wolf Canyon Safety Patrol has tickets available for the Saturday, September 21 Padres against the Dodgers game. Tickets are $13.00. Pick up an order form in the school office.

Calling all parents! Wolf Canyon is need of parents who are willing to help with drop off and pick up before and after school. If you are interested in helping to keep our children and community safe contact Cassie Patterson at cassiepatterson@me.com. There will be a training regarding this on Thursday right after school at 3:30 pm in the school library.

We have a new Visitor Management System that screens out unwanted visitors from our campus and allows us to manage our volunteers and visitors. Parents and visitors will be asked to present a valid driver’s license or identification card which will be scanned into the system. This only needs to be done the first time to record you into the system. Once you are in the system all visitors and volunteers will use the Quick Check kiosk to sign in and print a badge. For complete info click the link Parent-Ltr-ID cards ENGLISH (1)

Just a reminder that there is No School next Monday, September 2 in honor of Labor Day.

On Wednesday, September 4 we will have a GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) parent information meeting from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Come out and learn how students qualify for GATE, what day to day learning activities are in place and what extra curricular opportunities will be available.

Mark you calendars! Our annual Family Movie Night is Friday, September 13 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm on the school blacktop behind the school. This is an evening where students can be creative, design their own vehicle out of cardboard boxes or other materials and watch an old-fashioned drive-in movie under the stars. There will be plenty of refreshments and fun for all.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place beginning September 12 through the 19. Take a moment to write down questions you have for your child’s teacher and bring those questions to your conference.

Parent Workshops are being offered this week as follows:
1. Monday, August 26 from 6-8 p.m. at Loma Verde Elementary School: Tools and Resources for Parents
2. Tuesday, August 27, 2013 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Education Service and Support Center (ESSC): What is the California English Language Development Test? (CELDT)
3. Wednesday, August 28, 2013 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Education Service and Support Center (ESSC): Introduction to Common Core Math Standards
4. Thursday, August 29, 2013 from 9-11:00 a.m. at Enrique S. Camarena Elementary School: Tools and Resources for Parents
For more information, visit us on the web at: http://www.cvesd.org/PARENTS/Pages/Workshops.aspx

Thank you to everyone who came out to Curriculum Night. As we make the shift to Common Core State Standards, I have attached a list of web resources. Click on this link for more information:
ccssresourcesforparentsandguardians

August 20 – 7:00 pm is the first PTA General Meeting. Childcare will be available. Please come out and support our wonderful PTA. If you have not joined PTA click here and complete the membership form and return to the school office with your $10.00 membership fee. 2013_MEMBERSHIP_FLYER copy

Wolf Canyon PTA presents Bingo Night, Friday, August 23 beginning at 5:15pm! You can purchase your tickets before and after school through August 22 or at the door. Tickets are $20.00 and all proceeds help support the programs for students at Wolf Canyon. Dinner and snacks will be available for purchase and My Gym will provide childcare. Must be 21 or older to purchase and play Bingo. Click the link below to order tickets.
flyer with order sheet

The Chula Vista Elementary is offering a parent information session to discuss the CELDT – the test that is given to students to determine whether or not they are an English learner. The session will be held at the district office located on 84 East J Street in Chula Vista on Tuesday, August 27 from 6:00 to 7:30pm and again on Wednesday, September 4 from 9:00 to 10:30am.

Bricks4Kidz is back at Wolf Canyon starting their first session of the new school year. This is a lego engineering program where kids build and design models with legos and motors. Classes are on Tuesdays beginning August 20. There are six classes per session, class is from 3:30-4:30 on campus. There are a few spots left if you would like to enroll – visit http://www.bricks4kidz.com

Afterschool Drum Lessons at Wolf Canyon! Mondays. You can go to aramstudios.com or reach them at 216-0909.