Wolf Canyon – Home of the Timberwolves

Welcome Back!

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 beginning at 5:30 pm join other families on the field for a picnic then at 6:00 pm meet your child’s teacher for the 2014 – 2015 school year. PTA members will be on hand with membership info, fundraisers and volunteer opportunities. Popsicles will be available for purchase as a treat. After school clubs will be on hand for sign up, school spirit wear will be on sale and free/reduced lunch applications will be available. Click the link for more information. MEET THE TEACHER Specials

The First Day of School starts at 8:45 am on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 and is a minimum day – students in grades 1-6 are dismissed at 1:45 pm. Students should report directly to their classrooms for the first day. All kindergarten students and their parents will meet at 9:00 am for a Kindergarten Orientation in the school auditorium. Kindergarteners are dismissed to go home after the orientation – 11:00 am. No changes will be made to class assignments in the first 3 weeks of school. If you would like to request a classroom change after that you may submit your request in writing with rationale as to why you are requesting a change. Changes will be considered only if space is available. Remember to drive carefully, drop off and pick up students only in the front of the school and not the bus loop, be patient and think safety first.

The Volunteer In-service will be Tuesday, July 29 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am in the school auditorium for anyone who is interested in volunteering at Wolf Canyon. For the safety of everyone, no visitors or volunteers are allowed on campus during the school day for the first 2 weeks of school. Visitors and Volunteers may begin Monday, August 4.

Smoothie Thursdays are back and will begin on July 31 after school.

Mark you calendars for The Wolf Canyon Rummage Sale on Saturday, August 16. Reserve your spot today to sell your unwanted treasures. All proceeds will benefit the Wolf Canyon Orchestra Program. To reserve a family or business spot click the link. Family or Business

Wanted – Small “party favor” like toys for the Principal’s Prize Box. Drop off donations in the school office.

Friday, June 13 is the last day the school office will be open. The school office will reopen for the 2014 – 2015 school year on Monday, July 14, 2014.

Meet the Teacher Night is Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 6:00 pm at Wolf Canyon Elementary. Families can bring a picnic dinner on the field beginning at 5:30 pm and teachers will be on hand at 6:00 pm.

Kindergarten Orientation for all incoming kindergarteners and their families is on Wednesday, July 23 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Kindergarteners are dismissed to go home after the orientation.

First Day of School is on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from 8:45 am – 1:45 pm (this is a minimum day).

A Volunteer In-service is on Tuesday, July 29 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am in the school auditorium for anyone who is interested in volunteering at Wolf Canyon.

Have a safe and restful summer vacation! See you in July – Mrs. McLaren:)

Thank you to everyone that made our Chalkwalk a great success. A special shout out to Rej Tamares for an outstanding job coordinating this event.

Thank you to our PTA for another great school year. A special shout to Jessica Speer for providing amazing leadership over the last 2 years as the PTA president.

Tuesday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 4 students will have the opportunity to leave their mark on Wolf Canyon and decorate a commemorative tile to be displayed in the school courtyard. There are a limited number of tiles available for folks who did not pre-order and the cost is $20 cash only.

Tuesday, June 3 at 6:00 pm please join us for our annual Volunteer Appreciation Tea so that we may acknowledge all of our wonderful volunteers at Wolf Canyon Elementary. At 8:00 pm we will have a star gazing event on our blacktop with high powered telescopes and a chance to look for Jupiter, Mars and many other stars.

Thursday, June 5 is our All School Picnic. Parents and family members are invited to have a BBQ lunch picnic style at Wolf Canyon during their child’s lunch time. The cost of the lunch is $3.00. Bring your lawn chairs and sunscreen. Lunch schedule is as follows: Kinder – 10:30 am, 1st – 11:15 am, 2nd – 11:30 am, 3rd – 11:45 am, 4th – 12:00 pm, 5th – 12:15 pm and 6th – 12:30 pm. Lunch/recess is 45 minutes.

Thursday, June 5 yearbooks will be distributed and students will have the opportunity throughout the day to have their yearbooks signed. We have 10 extra yearbooks available for $50 cash only. First come, first serve.

Remember to return all library books, pay any outstanding cafeteria bills and claim lost items in the lost and found tub in the back to the school auditorium. All unclaimed lost and found items will be given to charity after 4:00 pm Friday, June 6.

Mark you calendars:
Friday, June 6 – The Last Day of School (Minimum Day)
Friday, June 13 Last Day School Office will be open
Tuesday, July 22 at 6:00 pm at Wolf Canyon Elementary – Meet the Teacher Night (Family Picnic at 5:30)
Wednesday, July 23 9:00 am – 11:00 pm Kindergarten Orientation
Wednesday, July 23 First Day of School
July 29 – August 9 Scholastic’s Bookfair (tentative)
Wednesday, July 31 Volunteer In-service
August 12 First School Site Council Meeting – We will discuss the LCAP, Common Core Standards and the new funding called the LCFF, SSC Bylaws and the nomination and election process.
August 15 Curriculum Night 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

In observance of Memorial Day, there is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 26.

Residency verification will take place beginning May 27 through May 30 from 8:00 am to 9:30 am and again from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm in the school office. We will be open until 7:00 pm on May 27 and May 29 only. Click the link for more details about what to bring.Updated 2014-2015 Residency

Tuesday, May 27 through the 30 is Staff Appreciation Week at Wolf Canyon Elementary. We will celebrate the “Day of the Teacher” on Wednesday, May 28 with some very special activities. Please consider showing your appreciation for the many other folks that serve our children, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, office personnel, custodians, aides, special education specialist, etc.

Wednesday, May 28 at 6:30 pm the Wolf Canyon GLEE Club will perform highlights from the musical CATS in the school auditorium. Admission is free.

Thursday, May 29 is our annual Chalkwalk.

Friday, May 30 is our last day to Run for Fun.

Leave your art and your mark! Have your child design his/her own commemorative tile to be displayed in the school courtyard. What a beautiful Wolf Canyon legacy to leave behind. Students will paint tiles on June 3 and 4 during school hours. Cost is $15 for one tile; $10 for each additional tile – per family. Please complete and return the order form no later than Friday, May 30. All proceeds will support hiring a full time Music Teacher. PTA thanks you for your support.

Tuesday, June 3 at 6:00 pm please join us for our annual Volunteer Appreciation Tea so that we may acknowledge all of our wonderful volunteers at Wolf Canyon Elementary. At 8:00 pm we will have a star gazing event on our blacktop with high powered telescopes and a chance to look for Jupiter, Mars and many other stars.

Thursday, June 5 is our All School Picnic. Parents and family members are invited to have a BBQ lunch picnic style at Wolf Canyon during their child’s lunch time. The cost of the lunch is $3.00. Bring your lawn chairs and sunscreen. Lunch schedule is as follows: Kinder – 10:30 am, 1st – 11:15 am, 2nd – 11:30 am, 3rd – 11:45 am, 4th – 12:00 pm, 5th – 12:15 pm and 6th – 12:30 pm. Lunch/recess is 45 minutes.

Thursday, June 5 yearbooks will be distributed and students will have the opportunity throughout the day to have their yearbooks signed.

As the school year comes to a close remember to return all library books, pay any outstanding cafeteria bills and check the lost and found.

Mark you calendars:
Friday, June 6 – The Last Day of School (Minimum Day)
Friday, June 13 Last Day School Office will be open
Tuesday, July 22 at 6:00 pm at Wolf Canyon Elementary – Meet the Teacher Night (Family Picnic at 5:30)
Wednesday, July 23 9:00 am – 11:00 pm Kindergarten Orientation
Wednesday, July 23 First Day of School

Friday, May 23 is College and Career Day. Dress to impress and represent your favorite college and/or career. This event is sponsored by student council.

In observance of Memorial Day, there is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 26.

Residency verification will take place beginning May 27 through May 30 from 8:00 am to 9:30 am and again from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm in the school office. We will be open until 7:00 pm on May 27 and May 29 only. Click the link for more details about what to bring.Updated 2014-2015 Residency

Tuesday, May 27 through the 30 is Staff Appreciation Week at Wolf Canyon Elementary. We will celebrate the Day of the Teacher on Wednesday, May 28 with some very special activities. Please consider showing your appreciation for the many other folks that serve our children, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, office personnel, custodians, aides, special education specialist, etc.

Thursday, May 29 is our annual Chalkwalk. We still need volunteers for every classroom. This is an all day affair, so come out and join the fun.

Leave your Art! Children will have the opportunity to paint tiles that will be mounted on the concrete blocks in the courtyard at the front of the school. This activity will take place on Tuesday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 4 during the school day. All proceeds will support the hiring of a full time music teacher for Wolf Canyon. For more information click the hyperlink. Order form (1)

Tuesday, June 3 at 6:00 pm Please join us for our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dessert so that we may acknowledge all of our wonderful volunteers at Wolf Canyon Elementary.

Thursday, June 5 – All School Picnic – Parents and family members are invited to have a BBQ lunch picnic style at Wolf Canyon. The cost of the lunch is $3.00. Bring your lawn chairs and sunscreen. For more information click the link:BBQ flyer -Wolf Canyon

Thursday, June 5 Yearbooks will be distributed and students will have the opportunity throughout the day to have their yearbooks signed.

As the school year comes to a close remember to return all library books, pay any outstanding cafeteria bills and check the lost and found.

Mark you calendars:
Friday, June 6 – The Last Day of School (Minimum Day)
Friday, June 13 Last Day School Office will be open
Tuesday, July 22 at 6:00 pm at Wolf Canyon Elementary – Meet the Teacher Night (Family Picnic at 5:30)
Wednesday, July 23 9:00 am – 11:00 pm Kindergarten Orientation
Wednesday, July 23 First Day of School

There is a School Site Council meeting Monday, May 12 at 3:30 pm. We will review the final budget for this school year and the estimated proposed budget for the 2014 – 2015 school year. We will also review the Parent Involvement Policy.

In observance of Memorial Day, there is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 26.

Residency verification will take place beginning May 27 through May 30 from 8:00 am to 9:30 am and again from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm in the school office. We will be open until 7:00 pm on May 27 and May 29 only. Click the link for more details about what to bring.Updated 2014-2015 Residency

Tuesday, May 27 through the 30 is Staff Appreciation Week at Wolf Canyon Elementary. We will celebrate the Day of the Teacher on Wednesday, May 28 with some very special activities. Please consider showing your appreciation for the many other folks that serve our children, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, office personnel, custodians, aides, special education specialist, etc.

Thursday, May 29 is our annual Chalkwalk. We still need volunteers for every classroom. This is an all day affair, so come out and join the fun.

Tuesday, June 3 at 6:00 pm Please join us for our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dessert so that we may acknowledge all of our wonderful volunteers at Wolf Canyon Elementary.

Thursday, June 5 – All School Picnic – Parents and family members are invited to have a BBQ lunch picnic style at Wolf Canyon. The cost of the lunch is $3.00. Bring your lawn chairs and sunscreen. For more information click the link:BBQ flyer -Wolf Canyon

Mark you calendars:
Friday, June 6 – The Last Day of School (Minimum Day)
Friday, June 13 Last Day School Office will be open
Tuesday, July 22 at 6:00 pm at Wolf Canyon Elementary – Meet the Teacher Night
Wednesday, July 23 9:00 am – 11:00 pm Kindergarten Orientation
Wednesday, July 23 First Day of School

Monday, May 5 at 9:00 am and Tuesday, May 6 at 3:15 pm in the school auditorium there will be a volunteer in-service for the Chalkwalk scheduled for Thursday, May 29 from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. All volunteers are encouraged to attend one of the in-services.

Monday, May 5 at 6:30 pm and Wednesday, May 7 at 8:00 am there will be an in-service on the proposed Dual Immersion program for all parents of incoming kindergarteners for the 2014 – 2015 school year. Click on this link to view the powerpoint presentation.
Dual Immersion Parent Information

Congratulations to the following 6th grade students who are receiving special awards or have been chosen for special programs: Jr. Achievement Ambassadors – Yelka Gonzalez Vargas, Samantha Reagan, Miranda McCord, Makenna Luffborough, Tristyn Thomas, and Valeria Gonzalez Vargas; The PAL Award – Jaydon Mosley; The Optimist Award – Makenna Luffborough; The CABE Award – Yelka Gonzalez Vargas; Masons Award – Justin Manla, Nathan Barrete, Max Finch, Yelka Gonzalez Vargas, Micaela Thomas, and Freya Medina.

Congratulations to our very own first grade teacher Mrs. Stacey Berman for winning 1st place as the Otay Ranch Teacher of the Year. Thanks to all who voted.

Looking Ahead:
Tuesday, May 27 – 30 Wolf Canyon Staff Appreciation Week with a special recognition for our wonderful teachers on Wednesday, May 28.
Tuesday, June 3 at 6:00 pm Volunteer Appreciation Dessert
Thursday, June 5 – All School Picnic – Parents and family members are invited to have a Barbeque lunch picnic style at Wolf Canyon. The cost of the lunch is $3.00.
Friday, June 6 – The Last Day of School (Minimum Day)
Tuesday, July 22 at 6:00 pm at Wolf Canyon Elementary – Meet the Teacher Night
Wednesday, July 23 9:00 am – 11:00 pm Kindergarten Orientation
Wednesday, July 23 First Day of School

The Apex Fun Run was indeed a lot of fun. Thank you to all who participated and a special thanks to our wonderful PTA for coordinating this great event. Remember all sponsor donations will be due no later than Thursday, May 1st.

Wanted: Small McDonald’s like toys for the principal’s prize box. Send in donations to the school office.

May 5 at 6:30 pm and May 7 at 8:00 am there will be an in-service on the proposed Dual Immersion program for all parents of incoming kindergarteners for the 2014 – 2015 school year. Click on this link to view the powerpoint presentation.
Dual Immersion Parent Information

The Chalkwalk is scheduled for May 29, weather permitting. We desperately need volunteers. There will be a volunteer in-service on the following dates: Monday, May 5 at 9:00 am or Tuesday, May 6 at 3:15 pm. We also need outdoor canopies, baby wipes, and dust busters. Please let your child’s teacher or the office know if you can help out.

Do you want to have your child leave their mark at Wolf Canyon? PTA will be setting up times for your children to paint a tile to be added to the collection in our courtyard. More information to follow in the next few weeks. All profits will help support efforts for the full time music teacher for next year.

Mark you calendars for the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dessert on June 3rd at 6:00 pm. Also, Meet the Teacher for the 2014 – 2015 school year is scheduled for Tuesday, July 22nd at 6:00 pm at Wolf Canyon.

The Apex Fun Run is in full swing and we have already received several pledges. Remember, every dollar we earn from this fundraiser goes to support an orchestral music program for Wolf Canyon. The Fun Run will be this Thursday, April 24 during the school day and all sponsor donations will be due no later than May 1st.

Our school nominee for the Donor Nation School Volunteer of the Year is Eve Gainer. We need everyone to vote to help our nominee be the top vote-getter, and win $1000 for our school!
To vote go to http://www.DonorNation.org/award/vote.

Our very own 1st grade teacher Stacey Berman is a finalist in the Otay Ranch Celebrate Teachers Contest. Please support our efforts to support one of our own by voting everyday until Tuesday, April 22. Go to https://ggp.promo.eprize.com/teacher/gallery.

This is the last opportunity to join this year’s Birthday Book Club. All forms with a payment of $10.00 are due tomorrow (Monday). Students will be recognized during the morning assembly this Friday, April 25.

The deadline for the 4th quarter Honorary Service Award is Friday, April 25. All nominations must be in the school office no later than 2:00 pm.

May 5 at 6:00 pm and May 7 at 8:00 am there will be an in-service on the proposed Dual Immersion program for all parents of incoming kindergarteners for the 2014 – 2015 school year. Click on this link to view the powerpoint presentation. Dual Immersion Parent Information

This is the last week K-Kids will be collecting any travel size toiletry items for our service learning project to help homeless teens.

Do you want to have your child leave their mark at Wolf Canyon? PTA will be setting up times for your children to paint a tile to be added to the collection in our courtyard. More information to follow in the next few weeks. All profits will help support efforts for the full time music teacher for next year.

The Chalkwalk is fast approaching and scheduled for May 29. We need outdoor canopies, baby wipes, dust busters and many, many volunteers. Please let your child’s teacher or the office know if you can help out.

The State and District Testing period begins this week through May 20. Make sure your child is here and on time each day, gets plenty of rest, and eats a healthy breakfast.

PTA will be selling Easter grams after school Monday-Thursday for $2 and $5. Grams will contain fun surprises and there will be a few special Easter eggs that contain and extra prize! Quantities are limited so don’t delay!

April 15 – PTA General Meeting at 7:00 pm.

April 24 is the Wolf Canyon APEX Fun Run. Students will power up for the next 2 weeks, get pledges and run to support our campaign to partner with VH1 and start our very own string orchestra program. Click the link for more information. APEX Fun Run Parent Letter

April 25 in the morning assembly Birthday Book Club members will be recognized for students with birthdays in the months of April through June. Forms are available in the office and membership is $10.00.

May 5 at 6:00 pm and May 7 at 8:00 am there will be an inservice on the proposed Dual Immersion program for all parents of incoming kindergarteners for the 2014 – 2015 school year. Click on this link to view the powerpoint presentation. Dual Immersion Parent Information

K-Kids will be collecting any travel size toiletry items for our service learning project to help homeless teens. We need travel size shampoos and conditioners, soaps, shaving cream, deodorants, toothpaste and mouthwash.

Do you want to have your child leave their mark at Wolf Canyon? PTA will be setting up times for your children to paint a tile to be added to the collection in our courtyard. More information to follow in the next few weeks. All profits will help support efforts for the full time music teacher for next year.

The Chalkwalk is fast approaching and scheduled for May 29. We need outdoor canopies, baby wipes, dust busters and many, many volunteers. Please let your child’s teacher or the office know if you can help out.