Wolf Canyon – Home of the Timberwolves

Tuesday, August 21 from 6:00pm-7:00pm in the school auditorium bring your dinner and hear the State of Wolf Canyon address which will give you information on the “hot off the press” test scores and what’s ahead with the newly adopted Common Core Standards. We will vote for School Site Council parent members as well as discuss the opening of the new school and what that may mean for Wolf Canyon.

Tuesdsay, August 21 from 7:00pm-8:00pm the PTA will hold its first General meeting of the 2012-2013 school year. This is a great way for your voice to be heard regarding programs, activities and events that you would like to see at Wolf Canyon.

Wednesday, August 22 is Picture Day. Come with your best school clothes, neatly combed hair and a smile. No money needed on Picture Day – proofs and ordering information will be sent home approximately one week later.

Saturday, August 25 from 11:00am-2:00pm Participate in our very own Family Olympics. Several vendors will be on hand to support health and well being. This event is free.

Saturday, August 25 shop at any Macy’s store and use your $5.00 savings pass and receive 25% off all merchandise. The school will receive 100% of the proceeds. Purchase the savings pass this Thursday or Friday before or after school.

Wolf Canyon Family Olympics

Thank you to everyone who came out to make our Curriculum Nights a great success. A few reminders for this week include:

Monday, August 13 there is a School Site Council informational meeting. If you are interested in serving on the school governance team whose primary role is to oversee our Student Achievement Plan and our Budget, then this is the committee for you! If you are interested please review the flyer that will be sent home on Monday. You can also pick up a flyer from the office or we can email you a copy.

Tuesday, August 14 is the first Principal Coffee Chat at 9:00am in the auditorium. We will discuss information concerning our school, address questions you may have and provide additional information on how to be involved with the ELAC committee whose role is to support our English learners.

Wednesday, August 15 from 1:30pm to 9:00pm at the Panda Express – help support the 6th Grade team while you enjoy a mea. Remember to bring the red flyer and mention you are from Wolf Canyon School.

August 21, from 6:00pm – 7:00pm Learn about our school test scores, the Common Core Standards, and what’s ahead. Then from 7:00pm – 8:00pm we will have our first General PTA meeting.

August 25, shop at Macy’s and support the school then take a break from 11:00 – 2:00 and participate in our Family Olympics.

Curriculum Nights are scheduled this week.  Parents and their children are invited to learn about the academic, social, and physical expectations for each classroom and grade level.  This is a very important night to attend so parents know how to support their children.  Curriculum Night for students in grades K-2 is Wednesday, August 8 at 6:00pm and Curriculum Night for students in grades 3-6 is Thursday, August 9 at 6:00pm.  Please note that extra parking will be made available on the playground blacktop at the back of the school. 

PTA Membership is still going on.  Please consider joining for just $10.00 to support our school and the many programs we have available. 

Please consider completing the free/reduced lunch application even if you think you may not qualify we could be eligible for additional funding for the school.  There will be a Child Nutrition worker on hand during Curriculum Nights to help with this process if needed.

If you are interested in participating on our School Site Council, the governance team that oversees the school budget and School Plan for Student Achievement, please leave your contact information with your child’s teacher during Curriculum Night.  To learn more about SSC please attend the first meeting scheduled Monday, August 13 at 3:30 here on the school campus.

Thanks to everyone who made our first week back a great success.  We are off to a wonderful start.   In an effort to continue on the path of excellence, please remember the following:

1. When dropping off or picking up your children please use the drop off lane at the front of the school.  Do not park in this lane or leave your vehicle and remember to be courteous and pull forward.
2. At the end of the day please wait in the courtyard at the front of the school to pick up your child and not the front door of the classroom.  Kindergarten children are picked up by the front gate by the kindergarten playstructure.
3. Use crosswalks and do not motion for your child from your car to come into the middle of the street.
4. Be courteous and listen to the Safety Patrol students.

There is a volunteer inservice on Tuesday, July 31 at 9:00am in the auditorium for all new volunteers.  Volunteers must have a TB clearance up to date and on file before they can begin.  Volunteers are welcome to begin next Monday, August 6. 

There will be no classroom assignment changes before the week of August 13.  If you are interested in a change at that time and space is available, please submit your request in writing for consideration.  There are no guarantees.

Here are a few reminders about our school wide practices to support you and your child:

1.  Each grade is expected to send home a weekly communication/newsletter (Mondays)
2.  Each grade is expected to send home a weekly homework packet or online schedule (Mondays)
3.  Each classroom teacher is expected to give each student a brief note home regarding progress

Remember to join PTA for just $10.00.  PTA will also be selling spirit sticks – $1.00 each and key rings – $5.00 before and after school.

Please remember that we are a PEANUT FREE Campus.  Also, please complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Application even if you think you may not qualify this could potentially help support the school financially.

If you do not receive this information regularly or on time check with the classroom teacher either by email or phone message. Visit our school website for more information about the school policies and procedures at www.cvesd.org/schools/wolfcanyon.  We are here to serve you! 

The Wolf Canyon “Meet the Teacher” event is back.  Come to the Otay Ranch Mall Barnes & Noble Bookstore on Tuesday, July 24 at 6:00pm and meet your child’s teacher.  All class list will be posted on the school office window after the event.  Support our school by purchasing books or other supplies during the week of July 23 – 27, bring the yellow voucher and our school will receive a portion of the proceeds.  See you Tuesday, July 24.  Teachers will be on hand from 6:00 to 7:00 to answer any questions you may have.

All students entering grades 1-6:

The first day of school is Wednesday, July 25 and it is a minimum day.   Students should report to the blacktop and form a line behind their classroom number.  Supervision is available at 8:00 am and the start bell rings at 8:45 am.  Breakfast is available at 8:15 am in the cafeteria. Grades 1-6 will be dismissed at 1:45am.