Timberwolves:

Please make it a top priority this week to attend Curriculum Night. 

• Kinder- Gr. 3 will be on Wednesday, August 15^th
• Gr. 4 –Gr. 6 will be on Thursday August 16^th

Each night, parents will meet in the auditorium from 6:00-6:30pm and then there will be two classroom sessions from 6:30-7:00pm and 7:00-7:30pm.  Also, on Thursday night, the 6^th grade team will be hosting an Ice Cream Social at 5:30pm to help raise money for 6^th grade activities.

On Tuesday, August 14^th, Wolf Canyon will be hosting a District Professional Development in our Multi-Purpose Room from 8:00-3:00pm.  Please be mindful that parking and traffic will be impacted because of this meeting.  Please give yourself a little extra time before and after school on Tuesday.

Active Duty Military Families:  Last week MFLC parent forms were sent home to Active Duty Military families.  Please sign and return those forms, so you child can take advantage of counseling services with our Military Counselor.  If you are an Active Duty family and did not receive a form, they can be picked up in the office.  If you have any questions about our Military Counseling program, please contact Marie at 619-694-7299.

-Week at a Glance-

CR = Conference Room

MPR = Multi-Purpose Room

Monday, 8/13

Tuesday, 8/14

• 8-3pm – MTSS Training, Wolf Canyon
• 12pm – DAC/DELAC Meeting, District Office

Wednesday, 8/15

• 6-7:30pm – Curriculum Night Gr. K-3
  • 6:00-6:30pm, MPR
  • 6:30-7:00pm – Classroom Session One
  • 7:00-7:30pm – Classroom Session Two

Thursday, 8/16

• 5:30pm –Ice Cream Social in support of 6^th grade activities
• 6-7:30pm – Curriculum Night Gr. 4-6
  • 6:00-6:30pm, MPR
  • 6:30-7:00pm – Classroom Session One
  • 7:00-7:30pm – Classroom Session Two

Friday, 8/17

• Minimum Day
  • Kinder dismissal at 1:30 p.m.
  • 1-6 dismissal at 1:45 p.m. 

– Other Important Dates –

Have a great week and remember…It’s Great to be a Timberwolf!

Timberwolves:

For those who missed it, Dr. McLaren got the opportunity to say goodbye to student on Friday.  It is easy to see why she is so endeared by the Wolf Canyon community.  She will have a positive impact on the Camarena learning community.

We have three important parent/community meetings this week.  School Site Council (SSC), English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC), and Parent Teacher Association (PTA) all have their first meetings of the year.  Please review the “Week at a Glance” for dates and times.  All meetings are open to the entire school community.

-Week at a Glance-

CR = Conference Room

MPR = Multi-Purpose Room

 Monday, 8/6

• 3:30pm – School Site Council (SSC) Meeting, Room 204

Tuesday, 8/7

• 9am – English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Meeting, MPR
• 10:30-12:30pm – Mr. Malcom (Executive Director) to visit classrooms
• 6pm – PTA General Meeting, MPR

Wednesday, 8/8

• 3:30pm – Gr. 1 Interviews, CR

Friday, 8/10

• Minimum Day
  • Kinder dismissal at 1:30 p.m.
  • 1-6 dismissal at 1:45 p.m.

– Other Important Dates –

Have a great week and remember…It’s Great to be a Timberwolf!

Join us for Parent Academy Night on Wednesday, August 1^st from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Wolf Canyon Staff will provide 20-25-minute in-service sessions on the following topics:

• GATE – Williamson, Ly
  • (Room 405)
• Safe Schools –Cross,  Marmion
  • (Room 407)
• Extra-Curricular Activities – Robbins, Simmons, Casimiro
  • (Room 401)
• Film Festival – Riggs
  • (Room 406)
• A3000 – Chelsea Wagner
  • (Room 402)
• Committees – Shy
  • (Auditorium)
• PTA – Dania
  • (Room 403)
• Reflections – Adamo
  • (Room 408)
• Volunteers – Blaylock, Snyder, Yalamanchi
  • (Room 404)

We do not have child care, but your son/daughter can attend the sessions with you.

Session times:

• 6:00 – 6:25 Session #1
• 6:30 – 6:55 Session #2
• 7:00 – 7:25 Session #3
• 7:30 – 7:55 Session #4

Timberwolves:

We had an excellent first week of school. Our focus for quarter one is to ensure the entire Wolf Canyon learning community feels welcomed, valued, and notice.

We have two opportunities this week for parents and community members:

1. If you would like to volunteer in school/classrooms, please plan on attending the Volunteer In-service taking place on Wednesday, August 1^st from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Wolf Canyon Multi-Purpose Room

1. If you would like to learn more about the programs and structures that make Wolf Canyon such an exceptional school, please join us for Parent Academy Night on Wednesday, August 1^st from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
   1. Wolf Canyon Staff will provide 20-25-minute in-service sessions on the following topics:
      1. GATE – Williamson, Ly
      2. Safe Schools – Cross,  Marmion
      3. xtra-Curricular Activities – Robbins, Simmons, Casimiro
      4. Film Festival – Riggs
      5. A3000 – Chelsea Wagner
      6. Committees – Shy
      7. More to be confirmed the night of the event
   2. We do not have child care, but your son/daughter can attend the sessions with you.
   3. Session times:
      1. 6:00 – 6:25 Session #1
      2. 6:30 – 6:55 Session #2
      3. 7:00 – 7:25 Session #3
      4. 7:30 – 7:55 Session #4

If you would like to donate small prizes (think Kids’ Meal Toys) that can be used to reward students for modeling character and citizenship, please drop them off in the main office.  With a tight budget, we would greatly appreciate your support.  Plus, kids love to come to the Principal’s office to receive a prize:-)

If you haven’t done so already, please consider joining our Wolf Canyon PTA.  Our first PTA association meeting will take place on August 7^th at 6:30 p.m. in our Multi-Purpose Room.  Come have dinner with us and learn what events we are planning for the school this year.  Child Care provided.

-Week at a Glance-

 Monday, 7/30

• 9am – Bus Evacuation Drill
• Earthquake and Fire Drill

Tuesday, 7/31

Wednesday, 8/1

• 9am – Volunteer In-service, MPR
• 6-8pm – Parent Academy, WC

Thursday, 8/2

Friday, 8/3

• Minimum Day
  • Kinder dismissal at 1:30 p.m.
  • 1-6 dismissal at 1:45 p.m.

– Other Important Dates –

Have a great week and remember…It’s Great to be a Timberwolf!

Forms need to be returned to the office by August 1st. 

ENGLISH LEARNER COMMITTEE PARENT REPRESENTATIVES

2018-19

Dear Parents/Guardians,

On August 7, 2018 elections will be held for Parent Representatives to the Wolf Canyon Elementary School English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) for the 2018-19 school year. ELAC is a committee consisting of teachers, staff members and parents of students whose first language is not English. It is a meeting place where parents can participate and provide input for programs and services for English Learners.

The Wolf Canyon School English Learner Committee Bylaws specify that parent representatives, who are voting members, serve a one year term.  We have openings for this year’s committee for parent member or representatives.  Any parent/guardian whose child attends our school is eligible to be an ELAC member or representative.  ELAC meets at least four times a year.  If you would like to place your name on the ballot for Parent member or Representative, please complete the lower portion of this flyer and include one paragraph (optional) about why you would like to be part of the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC). Return both the lower portion of this flyer and paragraph to the school office by 3:15PM, Wednesday, August 1^st.

If you have any questions regarding ELAC, please contact the school office.  Your participation can help make our school even better.

Sincerely,

ELAC Nomination Committee

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I’d like to have my name placed on the ballot for Parent Representative to the English Learner Advisory Committee:

Name: ___________________________________________  Phone: _________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

Child(ren) attending Wolf Canyon Elementary School ___________________________________________

In one paragraph, please include your name, your child’s/children’s name(s) and why you would like to be part of the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC).

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE WOLF CANYON SCHOOL OFFICE BY

Wednesday, August 1, 2018.

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Welcome back, Timberwolves! We hope you had a restful Summer break. We look forward to seeing you this week, and we are excited to begin the 2018-2019 school year.

School resumes on Monday, July 23, 2018; which is a minimum day. Please plan

to pick up your child at 1:45 p.m. (grades 1-6). Kindergarten Students will have a modified first day schedule for Kindergarten Orientation.  Parents will need to stay with their child on the 23^rd from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.  Kindergarten Orientation will be held in the auditorium

Students may arrive on campus no earlier than 8:00 a.m. For the first day of school, student will report directly to their classrooms.  If you do not already know your classroom assignment, please check the class lists posted on the wall ball courts.  If you can’t find your son/daughters name on a list, please check in with Ms. Ana in the health office.

-Week at a Glance-

 Monday, 7/23

• 8:15-8:45am – Welcome Back Tunnel
  • Primary grade at front of the school
  • Upper grade at bus entrance
• 9-11am – Kinder Orientation, MPR

Tuesday, 7/24

Wednesday, 7/25

• Secure Campus Drill

Thursday, 7/26

Friday, 7/27

• Fire Drill and Earthquake Drill
• 9am – K-2 Rules Assembly, MPR
• 9:45pm – 3-6 Rules Assembly, MPR

– Other Important Dates –

Have a great week and remember…It’s Great to be a Timberwolf!

ENGLISH LEARNER COMMITTEE PARENT REPRESENTATIVES

2018-19

Dear Parents/Guardians,

On August 7, 2018 elections will be held for Parent Representatives to the Wolf Canyon Elementary School English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) for the 2018-19 school year. ELAC is a committee consisting of teachers, staff members and parents of students whose first language is not English. It is a meeting place where parents can participate and provide input for programs and services for English Learners.

The Wolf Canyon School English Learner Committee Bylaws specify that parent representatives, who are voting members, serve a one year term.  We have openings for this year’s committee for parent member or representatives.  Any parent/guardian whose child attends our school is eligible to be an ELAC member or representative.  ELAC meets at least four times a year.  If you would like to place your name on the ballot for Parent member or Representative, please complete the lower portion of this flyer and include one paragraph (optional) about why you would like to be part of the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC). Return both the lower portion of this flyer and paragraph to the school office by 3:15PM, Monday, April 23^th.

If you have any questions regarding ELAC, please contact the school office.  Your participation can help make our school even better.

Sincerely,

ELAC Nomination Committee

—————————————————————————————————————————————

I’d like to have my name placed on the ballot for Parent Representative to the English Learner Advisory Committee:

Name: ___________________________________________  Phone: _________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Child(ren) attending Wolf Canyon Elementary School:  ______________________________________________________

In one paragraph, please include your name, your child’s/children’s name(s) and why you would like to be part of the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC).

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE WOLF CANYON SCHOOL OFFICE BY

Monday, April 23, 2018.

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Dear Wolf Canyon Elementary Families,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2018-2019 school year.  My name is Mathew Shy and I am extremely excited to introduce myself as the new principal of Wolf Canyon.  Wolf Canyon enjoys a rich history of academic and cultural excellence, and I’m so happy to be part of its future.

As I make this transition to Wolf Canyon, I’m aware of the anticipation and eagerness that accompanies new leadership in any organization. I know change can provoke both excitement and anxiety. It’s my goal to spend the first several months learning about our school and all of the moving parts that make it flourish.

I will be making extended visits to each classroom to introduce myself and find out what makes each child so special. Additionally, I will be taking the time to hold meaningful sessions with each staff member to understand their interests and how I can best support their work with our children. In that same spirit, I would like to get to know every parent. Besides meeting you at drop off and pick up, I look forward to meeting you all at future coffee chats, PTA events, School Site Council meetings, English Learner Advisory Committee meetings, and other amazing activities and events on campus!

Once again, I am honored to serve as the instructional leader of Wolf Canyon. I look forward to meeting each of you.

We have a great year ahead of us!

Regards,

Mathew Shy

Announcements 

Our office opens on Thursday, July 12.  Office hours are from 8:00-4:00pm. Please feel free to call or stop by if you have any questions.

Class lists will be posted on the wall ball courts (playground) on  Friday, July 20^th @ 6:00 p.m. Please join us from 6:00 – 7:00pm for the annual “Meet the Teacher” event.

The first day of school is Monday, July 23.  School will begin at 8:45 a.m.  You may want to plan to walk or ride bikes to school with your children on the first day as parking is always limited. Also, please remember that it is a minimum day with all 1st-6th students dismissed at 1:45 p.m.

Kindergarten Students will have a modified first day schedule for Kindergarten Orientation.  Parents will need to stay with their child on the 23^rd from 9:00 – 11:00am.  Kindergarten Orientation will be held in the auditorium.

Thursday, May 31 is the last day to take the Hanover Survey and let us know how we are doing.  This Survey information can impact our school funding and programs!   Thank you in advance for completing the Survey!

http://bit.ly/cvesdparent18

Monday, May 28– No school in observance of Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 29 ELAC Meeting 9:00 am

Tuesday, May 29 Volunteer Tea 6:30 pm

Wednesday, May 30 Chalkwalk 9:00 am – 1:30 pm- We are still in need donations of Blue Painter’s tape and Canopies.

Wednesday, May 30 Piano Dedication Ceremony 2:00 pm

Thursday, May 31 will be the Wolf Canyon Barbeque.  Parents are welcome to come eat lunch with their child(ren).  Siblings are welcome but must be supervised as this is during our recess.  We will be serving hamburgers and hot dogs.

We will have a handful of Yearbooks on sale in the front office on May 31. Sales will begin at 8:00 for $50.00 cash only. Please have exact change as the office will not have any cash on hand. Thank you!

Summer math tutoring is available for the months of June or July for grades 3-7.  Retired teacher Diane Hirakawa has spots available to review previous grade level concepts and prepare for the upcoming year.

LOOKING AHEAD:
Friday, June 1 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Wednesday, June 13 Last Day the School Office will be open

IMPORTANT DATES FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR 2018 – 2019
Thursday, July 12 the school office opens
Friday, July 20 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Meet the Teacher Night
Monday, July 23 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (Minimum Day) Grades 1-6
Monday, July 23 9:00 am – 11:00 am Kindergarten Orientation
Tuesday, July 31 9:00 am – 10:00 am Volunteer Inservice
Wednesday, August 1 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Parent Academy

*2017-2018 School Calendar

*2018-19 School Calendar Year Round – Board Approved