Wolf Canyon – Home of the Timberwolves

Wolf Canyon will have a Military PRIDE assembly on November 30th in the school auditorium (grades K-2 9:15 am – 9:45 am and grades 3-6 10:00 am – 10:30 am. The purpose of this assembly is to honor our families serving in the military and explain the reason behind the holiday. We would like to invite all family members who have served and are currently serving in the armed forces to participate and wear their uniforms.

Wolf Canyon is collecting Toys as part of the Districtwide Toy Drive to support needy families. If you would like to donate a toy (new only) please bring the unwrapped toy to the school office. The Toy Drive runs for 1 week only – November 26 – 30. All toys will be collected and distributed to those in need in time for Christmas.

Learn how your school is preventing English Learner students from becoming ‘Long Term English Learners’ at upcoming parent workshops. We will offer two sessions, the first in English on 11/28 and the second in Spanish on 12/6. Both sessions will provide free child care (ages 2 and up) and translation services. Register Online at http://evenbrite.com/event/4668572827. You can also register via email to isela.martinez@cvesd.org or call 619.425.9600 ext. 1761

Infórmese de cómo su escuela está previniendo que los estudiantes que están aprendiendo inglés se conviertan en ‘Estudiantes de Inglés a Largo Plazo’ en los próximos talleres para los padres. Vamos a ofrecer dos sesiones, la primera en inglés el 11/28 y la segunda en español, el 12/6. En ambas sesiones se provee cuidado de niños gratis (de 2 añosde edad en adelante) y servicios de traducción.

Please clips those boxtops and send in for the 2nd round on Friday, December 21! This is a great way to earn easy money for the school.

Thank a teacher for their hard work, dedication, enthusiasm and willingness to go the extra mile for our students and their families. In addition to your priceless gratitude, students and teachers will have a chance to win fantastic prizes. Enter by December 8, 2012! Go to MissionFed.com/Im-Thankful to write and submit you thank you card online, or stop by any Mission Fed Branch or Cox store to fill out a thank you card by December 8, 2012, letting your teacher know exactly why you are thankful for them.

Mission Federal Credit Union is also offering a great incentive to support schools called Mission 4 R Schools. Anyone opening a new account and mentioning Wolf Canyon will automatically earn a $25.00 donation that will be sent directly to the school. You might want to consider teaching your child money management skills by opening a savings account for your child. This is a terrific way to support Wolf Canyon during these tough financial times.

The “Draw a Wolf’ yearbook cover contest is back. All entires should be drawn on “normal” sized paper (8.5 x 11 white copy paper) and may be turned in to the school office no later than November 30th.

Looking Ahead – Mark your calendar for the Annual Wolf Canyon Kids Art Fair Friday, December 7 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Not only is this a great way to support the school but you will have a great masterpiece to hang on your walls at home or at your office. Please remember to RSVP so we will have your child’s artwork on display. If not you will still be able to purchase your child’s work that night in the special designer frame. Also, on hand that evening are representatives from “Bricks 4 Kids” and “Smart Mind Robotics”. These programs will be offered in the 3rd and 4th quarter after school. To get more information and register your child stop by the classrooms that will host this information. Space is limited. Bricks 4 Kids will be offered for students in grades 1-3 and Smart Mind Robotics will be offered for students in grades 4-6.

MFCU flyer 2012

Helmets Wanted

There is No School Monday, November 12 in honor of Veteran’s Day. However, Wolf Canyon will have a Military PRIDE assembly on November 30th in the school auditorium (grades K-2 9:15 am – 9:45 am and grades 3-6 10:00 am – 10:30 am. The purpose of this assembly is to honor our families serving in the military and explain the reason behind the holiday. We would like to invite all family members who have served and are currently serving in the armed forces to participate and wear their uniforms.

Federal Survey cards were sent home last week. It is very important that everyone take the time to complete, sign and date these federal survey cards no later than this Wednesday, November 13th. Much needed school funding is determined by this information.

Our Canned Food Drive continues through Nov. 15. Please support our community and donate canned or dry goods during this time. The top two classes that bring in the most canned goods will earn a pass for no homework for each student (good for one assignment.)

Our Fall Fundraiser ends this Friday, November 16. Please turn in your order forms before then, as late orders may not get delivered before the winter break. This is a wonderful opportunity to support PTA in earning much needed money for our school.

Twin Day is Friday, November 16

The Toy Drive begins on Monday, November 26 and will run for 1 week only. Support our families in need in our own community and donate a toy. (Toys should be new and in original packaging without Christmas wrap.)

Be informed of how your school is preventing English Learner students from becoming ‘Long Term English Learners’ at upcoming parent workshops. We will offer two sessions, the first in English on 11/28 and the second in Spanish on 12/6. Both sessions will provide free child care (ages 2 and up) and translation services. Register Online at http://evenbrite.com/event/4668572827. You can also register via email to isela.martinez@cvesd.org or call 619.425.9600 ext. 1761

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Infórmese de cómo su escuela está previniendo que los estudiantes que están aprendiendo inglés se conviertan en ‘Estudiantes de Inglés a Largo Plazo’ en los próximos talleres para los padres. Vamos a ofrecer dos sesiones, la primera en inglés el 11/28 y la segunda en español, el 12/6. En ambas sesiones se provee cuidado de niños gratis (de 2 añosde edad en adelante) y servicios de traducción.

The Boxtops Campaign raised 1,154.00 in the first go round. Please clips those boxtops and send in for the 2nd round on Friday, December 21! This is a great way to earn easy money for the school.

Thank a teacher for their hard work, dedication, enthusiasm and willingness to go the extra mile for our students and their families. In addition to your priceless gratitude, students and teachers will have a chance to win fantastic prizes. Enter by December 8, 2012! Go to MissionFed.com/Im-Thankful to write and submit you thank you card online, or stop by any Mission Fed Branch or Cox store to fill out a thank you card by December 8, 2012, letting your teacher know exactly why you are thankful for them. For more information click on the MFCU link at the top of this blog.

The “Draw a Wolf’ yearbook cover contest is back. All entires should be drawn on “normal” sized paper (8.5 x 11 white copy paper) and may be turned in to the school office no later than November 30th.

Just a reminder that if your child rides his or her bike to school they must wear a helmet. If you have a slightly used helmet that your child no longer needs please consider donating it to the school and we will recycle helmets to ensure all students are safe.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered and/or supported our Red Ribbon Week, Bully No More and Law Enforcement Day activities. We appreciate the tremendous support!

Our Canned Food Drive begins tomorrow Oct. 29 through Nov. 13. Please support our community and donate canned or dry goods during this time.

Tuesday, October 30 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm there is a Common Core Math Standards Session for parents at the Chula Vista Elementary School District office located on 84 East J. Street in Chula Vista.

Just a reminder that if your child rides his or her bike to school they must wear a helmet. If you have a slightly used helmet that your child no longer needs please consider donating it to the school and we will recycle helmets to ensure all students are safe.

Please note that students may not wear Halloween costumes to school this Wednesday. We want to make sure all costumes are in good shape for the many festivities throughout your neighborhoods and community after school. Please do not pack Halloween candy for snacks and/or lunch. We are a “Peanut free” campus and many of these candies contain peanuts or peanut oils which can be life threatening for some of our students.

Smoothie Thursdays will begin this week. Every Thursday after school Robek’s will be selling Smoothies for $3.00 each until the end of the school year. The school will receive 20% of the profits to support our Wireless Campaign.

Daylight Savings Day is next Sunday, November 4, 2012. Please remember to set your clocks back 1 hour on Saturday night November 3.

Discovery Elementary will hold a TB skin test clinic on Tuesday, November 6 with follow up on Thursday, November 8 for those interested in volunteering at Wolf Canyon and need an updated TB skin test on file. The TB skin test is good for 4 years.

The Masquerade Festival was a smashing success. Thank you to everyone who supported this event. A special shout out goes to Sally Crew and Cassandra Patterson for coordinating such a wonderful event!

RED RIBBON WEEK is this week, October 22 – 26. To celebrate this week’s events in style the PTA has donated a special limited edition Spirit Stick to be sold by Safety Patrol starting Wednesday until sold out. You will be able to sign a “Bully Free” pledge and have your name included on a poster in the auditorium.

Monday – Wear bright/neon clothes and sunglasses to demonstrate “I am too Bright to do Drugs.”
Tuesday – Wear your favorite sports apparel to “Team up and Tackle Drugs.”
Wednesday – Wear Red Day!
Thursday – Crazy Hair Day because “Drugs make you crazy.”
Friday – Show off your favorite socks and “Sock it to Drugs.”

BOO Grams will be on sale before and after school by Safety Patrol members for $1 all week. The Grams will be delivered Wednesday afternoon, October 31st. Say, “BOO to Drugs and Bullying as you support the Wolf Canyon Safety Patrol.

Thursday evening October 25 at 6:30 pm we have a “Bully No More” presentation. This presentation will give parents and family members important information about “Bullying” and what we as a Wolf Canyon community can do about it. Our special guest speaker is Helice “Sparky” Bridges founder and CEO of Difference Makers. She has received recognition from former first lady Barbara Bush, spoken at events with the Dali Lama and was the recipient of the 2005 TKF Gandhi Nonviolence Award. Her stories have been featured in who has been highlighted in Chicken Soup for the Soul, Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work and Chicken Soup for the Soul of America.

Friday, October 26 is our annual “Law Enforcement Day” where family and community members highlight their roles in Law Enforcement on our blacktop from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. If you hold a job in law enforcement and would like to participate contact the school office at 619-482-8877.

The final “Walk to School” event is on Friday, October 26. We will meet next door at “All Seasons Park”, weather permitting, as early as 8:00 am and walk to school as a group at about 8:15 am. Parents are welcome to walk with us. In the event of rain this event will be cancelled.

Looking Ahead:

We will be collected cans for our Canned Food Drive next week from October 29 – November 13. All canned foods will go to families in our community who are struggling.

Discovery Elementary will hold a TB skin test clinic on November 6 and 8 for those interested in volunteering at Wolf Canyon and need an updated TB skin test on file. The TB skin test is good for 4 years.

The PTA “CANDY DRIVE” ends Thursday, October 18. Please help our Wolf Canyon PTA by donating bags of Halloween Candies. All candy collected will be given out as prizes during the Masquerade Festival scheduled on Saturday, October 20 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm here at the school. Classrooms that donate the most will earn Scholastic Credit towards classroom books.

The Masquerade Festival tickets go on sale Monday, October 15-19 before and after school. Presale tickets will be $10.00 per child ages 3 and older. Tickets at the door will be $12.00 per child 3 and older. PTA members who attend the PTA General Meeting this Tuesday, October 16 at 7:00 pm can purchase tickets and will receive one free admission to the Haunted House.

PTA is looking for Superheroes (also known as Volunteers) for the Masquerade Festival. If you are interested contact Sally Crew at Sallybg@hotmail.com

Remember “Walk to School Fridays” this Friday, October 19. For the month of October on Fridays only, we will meet at the “All Seasons Park” next door on Magdalena, weather permitting, as early as 8:00 am and walk to school as a group at about 8:25 am. In the event of rain this event will be cancelled.

Looking Ahead:
RED RIBBON WEEK is next week, October 22 – 26. On Friday, October 26 we have our annual Law Enforcement Day. If you hold a job in Law Enforcement and would like to participate please call the school office at 619-482-8877.

Parenting Support Classes in Spanish will be offered here at Wolf Canyon School Mondays and Wednesdays beginning October 22 – November 26. Learn about Discipline, Homework, Health, Bullying and more. Please note there will be no class on Monday the November 12th due to the Veteran’s Day Holiday.

“Bully No More” Parent Information Meeting on Thursday, October 25 at 6:30 pm. This presentation will give parents and family members important information about “Bullying” and how to stop it.

Welcome to Quarter 2 at Wolf Canyon Elementary School which begins on Tuesday, October 9 at 8:45 am. We are on the regular schedule with dismissal at 3:00 pm for kindergarteners and 3:15 pm for all other students.

October has many special events beginning with our Walk to School Fridays this Friday, October 12. For the month of October on Fridays only we will meet at the “All Seasons Park” next door on Magdalena, weather permitting, as early as 8:00 am and walk to school as a group at about 8:25 am. In the event of rain this event will be cancelled.

Just a reminder that on Rainy Days students report to the auditorium from 8:00 am – 8:30 am. At 8:30 am students in grades 2-6 report to their classrooms and read quietly until the 8:45 am bell. Please plan to leave earlier to avoid traffic back ups on rainy days. In the event of rain at the end of the day during dismissal, those picking up children should do so directly at the classrooms. Students will not be sent to the front of the school to stand in the rain.

PTA is sponsoring a CANDY DRIVE October 8 – 18. Please help our Wolf Canyon PTA by donating bags of Halloween Candies. All candy collected will be given out as prizes during the Masquerade Festival Carnival scheduled on Saturday, October 20 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm here at the school. Classrooms that donate the most will earn Scholastic Credit towards classroom books.

PTA is looking for Superheroes (also known as Volunteers) are need for the Masquerade Festival. If you are interested contact Sally Crew at Sallybg@hotmail.com

RED RIBBON WEEK is back and scheduled for October 22 – 26. Please look for more information about the activities and events scheduled for that week.

October is our Health and Safety Awareness Month and we would like to encourage all parents and family members to attend a very special presentation called “Bully No More” on Thursday, October 25 at 6:30 pm. This presentation will give parents and family members important information about “Bullying”.

Parent/Teacher conferences continue this week which means we are on minimum day schedule the entire week. Kindergarten students are dismissed at 1:30pm and 1st through 6th grade students are dismissed at 1:45pm all this week.

The Book Fair is opened Monday – Thursday this week from 8:15 – 10:00 in the morning and 1:15 – 3:00 in the afternoons. Stop by and support our school PTA fundraiser.

PTA needs volunteers for Red Ribbon Week and the Masquerade Festival is coming up in the month of October. If you are interested in volunteering for either of these events contact the school office at 619-482-8877. The PTA General Meeting is this Tuesday evening September 18 at 7:00pm. Childcare is provided.

It’s not to late to become a member of the PTA. Kindergarten is in the lead with 33% of their families joining PTA. Mrs. Jones class is in the lead with the most memberships overall 21 families out of 31. The grade level and class with the highest membership will receive a class party from me – Mrs. McLaren. The last day to join is this Friday!

WANTED: Box Tops for Education. Many food items that come in boxes have a “Box Tops for Education” bar coded label. Cut this out, send it school and we can exchange these labels for technology tools, sports equipment, art supplies and much more. This is a very easy way to support the school especially during these tough financial times. Send the Box Tops in to your child’s teacher or the school office. The class that turns in the most “Box Tops for Education” by October 8 will receive a Special Prize!

Join the 5k and 1 Mile “Ignite What is Right” run and say “YES” to Fitness and “NO” to Bullying September 29th. For information + registration go to Active.Com or come to room 404 and see Mrs. Selgrath for a flyer.

The last day of the first quarter is this Friday, September 21. School will resume for the 2nd quarter on Tuesday, October 9.

The Book Fair opens Monday afternoon, September 10th through Thursday, September 20th. This is a great way to support your child’s reading and support the school. Volunteers are needed. In addition, all volunteers will earn Scholastic Dollars for their child’s teacher. It’s a great way to support your child’s classroom library. Remember to stop by before or after school each day or before or after your Parent/Teacher conference.

Support the 4th grade fundraiser and come out to the Otay Ranch Mall Chili’s for dinner on Tuesday, September 11 between 3:00pm and 10:00pm. Don’t forget to bring the flyer and give it to the waiter/waitress when you pay the bill.

PTA needs volunteers for Red Ribbon Week and the Masquerade Festival is coming up in the month of October. If you are interested in volunteering for either of these events contact the school office at 619-482-8877. The next PTA General Meeting is September 18 at 7:00pm.

WANTED: Box Tops for Education. Many food items that come in boxes have a “Box Tops for Education” bar coded label. Cut this out, send it school and we can exchange these labels for technology tools, sports equipment, art supplies and much more. This is a very easy way to support the school especially during these tough financial times. Send the Box Tops in to your child’s teacher or the school office. The class that turns in the most Box Tops for Education by October 8 will receive a Special Prize!

Parent/Teacher conferences begin this Thursday, September 13 – 21. We will be on the MINIMUM DAYS schedule beginning this Thursday which means kindergarten students will be dismissed at 1:30pm and all other students will be dismissed at 1:45pm. Please make sure whoever is picking up your child during these days is aware of the earlier dismissal times.

Friday, September 14 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm is our annual Family Drive in Movie Night. All children are encouraged to make cars out of cardboard boxes and sit in those cars while watching a movie drive-in movie style.

Join the 5k and 1 Mile Ignite What is Right RUN and say YES to Fitness and NO to Bullying September 29th. For information + registration go to Active.Com or come to room 404 and see Mrs. Selgrath for a flyer.

There is a Knott’s Soak City Safety Patrol Fundraiser for ALL STUDENTS, FAMILIES, TEACHERS and FRIENDS. Ticket sales will be Tuesday, September 4-14. The cost is $11 for the entrance ticket and $10 for the all you can eat buffet. The Chula Vista Police Dept is only accepting CASH. Bring an envelope labeled with your name, teacher and room number. Do NOT bring cash to the office. Safety Patrol members will pick up the envelopes from your homeroom teacher. Tickets will arrive on the week of September 17th.

There is no school on Monday, September 3 in honor of Labor Day. Please note that Chula Vista Elementary schools will be in session on Tuesday, September 4 and Wednesday, September 5.

Join the 5k and 1 Mile Ignite What is Right RUN and say YES to Fitness and NO to Bullying September 29th. For information + registration go to Active.Com or come to room 404 and see Mrs. Selgrath for a flyer.

There is a Knott’s Soak City Safety Patrol Fundraiser for ALL STUDENTS, FAMILIES, TEACHERS and FRIENDS. Ticket sales will be Tuesday, September 4-14. The cost is $11 for the entrance ticket and $10 for the all you can eat buffet. The Chula Vista Police Dept is only accepting CASH. Bring an envelope labeled with your name, teacher and room number. Do NOT bring cash to the office. Safety Patrol members will pick up the envelopes from your homeroom teacher. Tickets will arrive on the week of September 17th.

Parent/Teacher conferences begin September 13 – 21 and the school will be on minimum days schedule – 8:45am – 1:30pm for kindergarten and 8:45pm – 1:45pm for students in grades 1-6. Please make sure whoever is picking up your child during these days is aware of the earlier dismissal times.

Friday, September 14 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm our Family Drive in Movie Night is back. All children are encouraged to make cars out of cardboard boxes and sit in those cars while watching a movie drive-in movie style.

Thank you to all who volunteered and participated in our Family Olympics Day. It was a great success.

Monday, August 27 at 3:30 is our School Site Council meeting.

Friday, August 31 is picture make-up day.

Is your child an English learner. Would you like to know the English level of your child and what programs are provided to support him/her. Then come to the ELAC meeting on Wednesday, August 29 at 9:00am in the YMCA room to learn more.

There is no school on Monday, September 3 in honor of Labor Day. Please note that Chula Vista Elementary schools will be in session on Tuesday, September 4 and Wednesday, September 5.

Parent/Teacher conferences begin September 13 – 21 and the school will be on minimum days schedule – 8:45am – 1:30pm for kindergarten and 8:45pm – 1:45pm for students in grades 1-6. Please make sure whoever is picking up your child during these days is aware of the earlier dismissal times.

Friday, September 14 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm our Family Drive in Movie Night is back. All children are encouraged to make cars out of cardboard boxes and sit in those cars while watching a movie drive-in movie style.

Save the date: Saturday, September 29 Ignite What’s Right 5K and 1 Mile Fun/Run will take place at Rohr Park, Gate B, Gazebo 3 4548 Sweetwater Road, Bonita. You can register on online at bit.ly/ignitewhatsright.

You or your child may qualify for a UCSD research study on weight and health. Participants who qualify will participate in a 3 month study that includes a manual and group sessions that will involve information about their food intake, exercise and how to live a healthy lifestyle. For more information email kidsweight@ucsd.edu.