Wolf Canyon – Home of the Timberwolves

Hello Timberwolves,

We are now in week 6 of 9 of Q1. 

As we enter week 6 of 9 in quarter 1, let’s continue working together to sustain the foundations for Wolf Canyon Excellence- Let’s show The Timberwolf Way by modeling safety, respect, and responsibility at Wolf Canyon! 

Character Trait for August: HONESTY.

Upcoming Events in Quarter 1

August

8/25: ELAC @ 9:15a-10:15a

8/25: SSC @3:30-4:30p

8/27: Gr. 6- Alvillar @ Sound Station 

8/28: Gr. 6- Riggs @ Sound Station

8/29: Friday Blacktop Assembly @ 8:45a

8/29: PTA Block Party- Friday @ 5p-6:30p

September

9/1: Labor Day Holiday- No School

9/2: APEX Pep Rallies-(9a-9:20a: Gr. TK-1); (9:30a-10:15a: Gr. 2-4); (10:20a-11:05a: Gr. 5-6)

9/2-9/12: APEX Fun Run- LEVEL UP THEME

9/2: Gr. 6- Ly @ Sound Station

9/3: Gr. 6- Robbins @ Sound Station

9/8: SSC @ 3:30p

9/9: PTA Association Meeting (Zoom) @ 6p

9/11: APEX Fun Runs- (9a: TK-1); (10a: Gr. 2-4); (11a: Gr. 5-6)

9/11-9/18: Parent-teacher Conferences (minimum days)

9/19: Last Day Q1

9/22-10/3: Fall Break-Staff

October:

10/7: Students Return- First Day Q2 (minimum day)

10/13: Fall Picture Day10/21: Fall Make-Up Picture Day

Safety Notice: Traffic on the First Weeks of School

During arrival and dismissal parking can be a challenge. School begins at 8:45a. We encourage you to plan accordingly. Student safety is everyone’s number one priority. During drop-off and pick-up, please support keep our all students, families, and staff safe by:

1.  Please pick up and drop off your children only in the loading zones (not in the red zone).  

2.  Park only in designated areas. Do not park behind parked vehicles. 

3.  Do not leave vehicle unattended on unmarked spaces, red zones, or on the loading zone.

4.  Drive slowly and stop for pedestrians. 

5.  Use crosswalks. Do not cross through the vehicle drop-off and pick up zone. 

6.  Follow directions from staff, Safety Patrol team, and on posted signs.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and partnership in ensuring a safe and orderly drop-off and dismissal. 

Hello Timberwolves,

We are now in week 5 of 9 of Q1. 

As we enter week 5 of 9 in quarter 1, let’s work together to sustain the foundations for Wolf Canyon Excellence- Let’s show The Timberwolf Way by modeling safety, respect, and responsibility at Wolf Canyon! 

Character Trait for August: HONESTY.

Upcoming Events in Quarter 1

August

8/17-8/20: SSC Parent/Guardian Elections

8/22: Friday Blacktop Assembly @ 8:45a

8/25: ELAC @ 9:15a-10:15a

8/25: SSC @3:30-4:30p

September

9/1: Labor Day Holiday- No School

9/2-9/12: APEX Fun Run

9/8: SSC @ 3:30p

9/9: PTA Association Meeting (Zoom) @ 6p

9/11-9/18: Parent-teacher Conferences (minimum days)

9/19: Last Day Q1

9/22-10/6: Fall Break (Students)

Safety Notice: Traffic on the First Weeks of School

During arrival and dismissal, there is more traffic than normal, and parking can be a challenge. School begins at 8:45a. We encourage you to plan accordingly. Student safety is everyone’s number one priority. During drop-off and pick-up, please support keep our all students, families, and staff safe by:

1.  Please pick up and drop off your children only in the loading zones (not in the red zone).  

2.  Park only in designated areas. Do not park behind parked vehicles. 

3.  Do not leave vehicle unattended on unmarked spaces, red zones, or on the loading zone.

4.  Drive slowly and stop for pedestrians. 

5.  Use crosswalks. Do not cross through the vehicle drop-off and pick up zone. 

6.  Follow directions from staff, Safety Patrol team, and on posted signs.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and partnership in ensuring a safe and orderly drop-off and dismissal. 

Click HERE- https://youtu.be/NPOHKiSGrdw

The ELAC Nomination window opens today and we need parents who would like to advise school officials on Multilingual English Learner programs and services. 
 
ELAC- English Learner Advisory Committee
The ELAC Board is a team of elected committee of parents, staff, and community members designated to advise school officials on English Learner programs and services.  Elected ELAC Board Members serve a 2-year term.

ELAC Board Requirements:

• Parent/Caregiver Nomination Link: (click here)
• Training will be provided for all elected representatives.
• 2-year term

SSC Meetings Dates (all meetings at 9:00 am):
Aug. 25, 2025, Oct. 13, 2025, Nov.10, 2025, Jan. 26, 2026, Mar. 2, 2026, Apr. 20, 2026, May 18, 2026

Aug. 11-14, 2025:  ELAC Nominations
·      Opens: Monday, Aug. 11, at 12:00 pm
·      Closes: Thursday, Aug. 14, at 12:00 pm

Aug. 15-18, 2025:  ELAC Elections
·      Opens: Friday, Aug. 15 at 12:00 pm
·      Closes: Monday, Aug. 18 at 6:00 pm
·      Online voting- Voting Link & information will be sent to staff via email

Complete questions below for nominations by Thursday, Aug. 14, at 12:00 pm

This school year, Wolf Canyon needs 3 parents or caregivers who would like to make an impact making student-centered decisions on the School Site Council (SSC).

 
What is SSC?

• The SSC is a team of 5 parents and 5 staff representative that oversee the effectiveness of the school’s Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).
• This year, we need:
  • 3 Parent/Caregiver Representatives
• Term of Office is 2 years
•  SSC members must regularly attend monthly in-person SSC meeting at 3:30pm. 

SSC Meetings Dates (all meetings at 3:30pm):
Aug. 25, 2025, Sept. 8, 2025, Oct. 13, 2025, Nov.10, 2025, Jan. 26, 2026, Mar. 2, 2026, Apr. 20, 2026, May 18, 2026

Parent/Caregiver Nomination Link: (click here)

Nomination & Election Timeline:

Aug. 11-14, 2025:  SSC Nominations
·      Opens: Monday, Aug. 11, at 12:00 pm
·      Closes: Thursday, Aug. 14, at 12:00 pm

Aug. 15-18, 2025:  SSC Elections
·      Opens:Friday, Aug. 15 at 12:00 pm
·      Closes: Monday, Aug. 18 at 6:00 pm
·      Online voting- Voting Link & information will be sent to staff via email

Hello Timberwolves,

We are now in week 4 of 9 of Q1. 

As we enter week 4 of 9 in quarter 1, let’s work together to sustain the foundations for Wolf Canyon Excellence- Let’s show The Timberwolf Way by modeling safety, respect, and responsibility at Wolf Canyon! 

Character Trait for August: HONESTY.

Back 2 School Night- Wed. Aug. 13 @ 5:30p-6:35p

This week on Wednesday, August 13, we look forward to meeting all parents and guardians at this year’s Back 2 School Night. This is an exciting opportunity to meet your child’s teacher(s) and learn important information about your child’s new grade-level! There will be 2 sessions. Please see the schedule in This Week’s upcoming events section below.

Upcoming Events in Quarter 1

This Week

8/10-8/13: SSC/ELAC Nominations

8/12: PTA Association Meeting (Zoom) @ 6p

8/13: Back 2 School Night (Flier-click here)

     -5:10pm: Front Gates Open

     -5:30pm-6:00pm: Session 1

     -6:00pm-6:05pm: Transition

     -6:05pm-6:05pm: Session 2

8/14-8/15: SSC/ELAC Elections

8/15: Friday Blacktop Assembly @ 8:45a

August

8/25: ELAC @ 9:15a-10:15a

8/25: SSC @3:30-4:30p

September

9/1: Labor Day Holiday- No School

9/2-9/12: APEX Fun Run

9/8: SSC @ 3:30p

9/9: PTA Association Meeting (Zoom) @ 6p

9/11-9/18: Parent-teacher Conferences (minimum days)

9/19: Last Day Q1

9/22-10/6: Fall Break (Students)

Safety Notice: Traffic on the First Weeks of School

When school begins, there is more traffic than normal, and parking can be a challenge. School begins at 8:45a. We encourage you to plan accordingly. Student safety is everyone’s number one priority. During drop-off and pick-up, please support keep our all students, families, and staff safe by:

1.  Please pick up and drop off your children only in the loading zones (not in the red zone).  

2.  Park only in designated areas. Do not park behind parked vehicles. 

3.  Do not leave vehicle unattended on unmarked spaces, red zones, or on the loading zone.

4.  Drive slowly and stop for pedestrians. 

5.  Use crosswalks. Do not cross through the vehicle drop-off and pick up zone. 

6.  Follow directions from staff, Safety Patrol team, and on posted signs.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and partnership in ensuring a safe and orderly drop-off and dismissal. 

We look forward to meeting all parents and guardians at this year’s Back 2 School Night. This is an exciting opportunity to meet your child’s teacher(s) and learn important information about your child’s new grade-level!

There will be 2 sessions. Please see schedule below:

5:10pm: Front Gates Open

5:30pm-6:00pm: Session 1

6:00pm-6:05pm: Transition

6:05pm-6:35pm: Session 2

LEAD Academy Program Information

The LEAD Academy Program is offered during intersession (fall, spring, and summer) at no cost to CVESD students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Funded through the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, LEAD Academy offers various academic and fun enrichment activities, field trips, and meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks).  

Spaces are limited. The highest priority is given to students identified as “unduplicated” (foster youth, unsheltered, students living in motels/hotels, temporarily doubled up, students in temporary shelters, English language learners, and socioeconomically disadvantaged students). After the highest priority students are registered, additional students will be registered on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Where is the LEAD Academy Program located?

The LEAD Academy Program will be offered at six school sites: Casillas, Harborside, Hedenkamp, Montgomery, Rohr, and Vista Square.  

Fall Registration Dates

Friday, August 15-August 22, 2025

*Registration opens at 6 p.m. 

Accepted and Waitlist Notification:

Friday, September 12, 2025

*Email notification by 6 p.m. 

Fall Program Dates

Monday, September 22-Friday, April 3

Fall Program Hours

7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Meals

Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and light snacks are provided daily. 

Hello Timberwolves,

We are now in week 3 of 9 of Q1. 

Great job to all of our students, families, and staff for a successful launch of the school year!  As we enter week 3 of 9 in quarter 1, let’s work together to sustain the foundations for Wolf Canyon Excellence- Let’s show The Timberwolf Way by modeling safety, respect, and responsibility at Wolf Canyon! 

Character Trait for August: HONESTY.

Upcoming Events in Quarter 1

This Week

8/8: Friday Blacktop Assembly @ 8:45a

8/8: SSC/ELAC Nominations Open

August

8/8-8/13: SSC/ELAC Nominations

8/12: PTA Association Meeting (Zoom) @ 6p

8/13: Back 2 School Night @ 5:30p-6:30p

8/14-8/15: SSC/ELAC Elections

8/25: ELAC @ 9:15a-10:15a

8/25: SSC @3:30-4:30p

September

9/1: Labor Day Holiday- No School

9/2-9/12: APEX Fun Run

9/8: SSC @ 3:30p

9/9: PTA Association Meeting (Zoom) @ 6p

9/11-9/18: Parent-teacher Conferences (minimum days)

9/19: Last Day Q1

9/22-10/6: Fall Break (Students)

Safety Notice: Traffic on the First Weeks of School

When school begins, there is more traffic than normal, and parking can be a challenge. School begins at 8:45a. We encourage you to plan accordingly. Student safety is everyone’s number one priority. During drop-off and pick-up, please support keep our all students, families, and staff safe by:

1.  Please pick up and drop off your children only in the loading zones (not in the red zone).  

2.  Park only in designated areas. Do not park behind parked vehicles. 

3.  Do not leave vehicle unattended on unmarked spaces, red zones, or on the loading zone.

4.  Drive slowly and stop for pedestrians. 

5.  Use crosswalks. Do not cross through the vehicle drop-off and pick up zone. 

6.  Follow directions from staff, Safety Patrol team, and on posted signs.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and partnership in ensuring a safe and orderly drop-off and dismissal.