Wolf Canyon – Home of the Timberwolves

A HUGE shout out and “thank you” to the volunteers who made this year’s Holiday Gift Shop happen!

Hello Wolf Canyon Families,

As we prepare for winter break, we wanted to share some important visitor and safety measures that will go into effect in January 2025 when students return from winter break.  These changes are happening at Wolf Canyon and across CVESD to keep our school campuses more secure.  These changes will be in effect on school days from “bell-to-bell”, meaning 8:45am-3:15pm. Our goal is to sustain a welcoming environment, while ensuring the safety of all our students and staff during school hours. 

Key Updates:

• After the morning bell rings at 8:45am, families will need to make their way towards the exit. All individuals on campus after 8:45am must be authorized and checked in with the office with valid state-issued ID. For Friday Blacktop assemblies, families will exit campus after the assembly.

• Parents and caregivers will not be allowed onto campus to pick up students for early dismissals. Please plan accordingly, to allow adequate time to pick your student up. In addition to this, the gates will no longer be opened prior to 3:15pm for those picking up at dismissal. 

• Authorized visitors will be required to sign in through the Raptor system in the main office with a valid state-issued ID. Visitors must wear a sticker or badge showing they have registered in front office. Unauthorized visitors will be directed towards the main office by staff. 

We appreciate your understanding as Wolf Canyon and our school district work towards keeping our school safe.

Thank you,

Wolf Canyon Administration 

Hi Timberwolves!

As we approach the end of the year, we want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your continued support as we wrap up Quarter 2. It has been an exciting and productive semester!

Important Dates to Remember:

• Last day of Quarter 2: Friday, December 20th
• Clubs resume: Tuesday, January 21st
• Quarter 3 Dates: January 21st-March 12th

For those who registered for a new club, keep an eye on your inbox! We will be sending out emails with further details by the end of this week. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

As we head into the holiday season, we want to wish you and your loved ones a joyful, restful break. Enjoy the festivities and time together, and we look forward to seeing you in 2025!

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Warmly,
Ms. Garcia

Our Holiday Gift Shop will be on campus Monday, 12/16- Thursday, 12/19! Timberwolves will get the chance to shop for family & friends from this year’s unique shop co-hosted by Olympian High School’s class of 2026.

Be sure to stop by after school and sign up to volunteer if you’re available to help us make this a fun week! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A45A9AD2BA2F94-53947595-holiday#/

Hello Timberwolves, We are now in week 10 of 10 of Quarter 2. As we near the end of Quarter 2 and 2024, let’s demonstrate academic excellence through the finish line. And, as always, let’s model The Timberwolf Way showing safety, respect, and responsibility at Wolf Canyon.  

Character Trait for December: PERSEVERANCE

Student Council Spirit Week: December 16-20, 2024

Wednesday:

2p-2:55p: TK Winter Performance

Friday:

Report Cards Sent Home

8:45a: Friday Blacktop Assembly

9a-10:30a: Gr. 1- Gingerbread Houses

Minimum Day- Early Dismissal

Upcoming Events- Q3

1/13: Staff Return Q3- Staff PD (half day)

1/14: Students Return Q3 (minimum day)

1/16: Making Impossible Possible Performances- Magic Ian

1/20: Legal Holiday – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school)

1/27: ELAC @ 9a

1/27: SSC @ 3:30p

2/10: Kolodziej @ Health Station

2/11: Waara @ Health Station

2/12: Randolph @ Health Station

2/13: Connary @ Health Station

2/13: Red Carpet Award Ceremony (Gr. TK-K & Stowers) @ 9:15

2/14: Legal Holiday – Lincoln Holiday (no school)

2/17: Legal Holiday – Washington Day (no school)

2/20: Red Carpet Award Ceremony (Gr. 1-2) @ 9:15

2/21: PTA Bingo Night @ 5p-8p 

2/20: Red Carpet Award Ceremony (Gr. 3-4 & White) @ 9:15

2/24-2/27: Annual CVESD Speech Contest

2/27: Riggs @ Innovation Station

3/3: ELAC @ 9a

3/3: Ly/Simmons @ Innovation Station

3/3: SSC @ 3:30p

3/4: Alvillar @ Innovation Station

3/3: Robbins/Simmons @ Innovation Station

3/6: Red Carpet Award Ceremony (Gr. 5-6 & Simmons) @ 9:15

3/7: Riggs @ Energy Station

3/13-3/20: Teacher-Parent Conferences

3/14: Robbins/Simmons @ Energy Station

3/21: Last Day of Q3

Arriving to school on time has a positive impact on learning. We have noticed an increase in students arriving tardy to school. The school day begins at 8:45a. When the bell rings, learning begins! Students who arrive after 8:45a are marked tardy. Let’s work together to start the day off right and get to school on time! 

Why is being on time to school important?

Research indicates that arriving to school on time is strongly linked to improved academic performance, better attendance, reduced tardiness, increased alertness in class, and even positive impacts on mental health.

Being late to school can negatively impact a student’s academic performance by causing them to miss important information at the beginning of class, disrupt the learning flow for other students, and potentially lead to lower grades and a decreased likelihood of graduation, especially if tardiness becomes a regular habit; it can also signal a lack of responsibility and time management skills, which could affect future career opportunities.

What can you do?

To ensure your child arrives at school on time, establish a consistent morning routine, plan outfits and pack backpacks the night before, set multiple alarms, designate responsibilities for your child, and consider meal prepping to save time in the mornings; always factor in extra time for unexpected delays and communicate with your child about the importance of punctuality.

This Wednesday, December 11, there will be more traffic than usual at Wolf Canyon in the morning due to a scheduled CVESD training at Wolf Canyon at 8am. We encourage you to plan accordingly for increased traffic and limited parking.  Families who live nearby are encouraged to walk to school. Safety is always the number one priority. Please follow all traffic rules and park only in designated spaces. 

Take a break from cooking during this busy season and grab some delicious eats from El Pollo Grill on Wednesday, 12/11 from 10 am – 8 pm. Both the Bonita and Otay Ranch locations will be giving back 25% to help support our 5th Grade class. Show this digital flyer on your phone or mention “Wolf Canyon Elementary Fundraiser” when ordering. Orders must be placed in-person or over the phone to count.
*No specials, online, or 3rd party app orders will be accepted. See you there!

Hi Timberwolves!

We are excited to announce that registration for Quarter 3 is now open! Dates:  January 21st to March 12th.

Link: https://leadwolfcanyonelementary.jumbula.com/

Head over to Jumbula to explore all the clubs available this quarter. If your student is currently enrolled in a club, there’s no need to re-register; they will automatically roll over into Quarter 3!

This quarter, we are introducing some fantastic new clubs:

• Boys Basketball for 4th-6th graders: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
• Mini Makers for TK/K: Wednesdays from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
• Filipino Language Culture Session 2: Tuesdays from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Don’t miss out—any of the clubs on Jumbula are still accepting registrations! We can’t wait to see our Timberwolves engaging, learning, and having fun in these exciting activities!

Important Reminders:

• When you register your child, they are automatically placed on the waitlist—this is the default setting.
• By December 18th, students will be enrolled. If you have not received an email stating, “Congratulations, your child has been enrolled in this club,” it means your child is still on the waitlist. However, I can offer other clubs with available spots that you can sign up for.

Hello Timberwolves,

We are now in week 9 of 10 of Quarter 2. As we near the end of Quarter 2 and 2024, let’s demonstrate academic excellence through the finish line. And, as always, let’s model The Timberwolf Way showing safety, respect, and responsibility at Wolf Canyon. 

Character Trait for December: PERSEVERANCE

Please note, this Wednesday, December 11, there will be more traffic than usual at Wolf Canyon in the morning due to a scheduled CVESD training at Wolf Canyon at 8am. We encourage you to plan accordingly for increased traffic.  Families who live nearby are encouraged to walk to school. Safety is the number one priority. Please follow all traffic rules and park only in designated spaces. 

Upcoming Events:

12/9: ELAC @ 9a

12/9: Alice in Wonderland @ Olympian (Gr. 2-3, Randolph, Kolodziej, White) @ 9a-11:30a

12/9: Alice in Wonderland @ Olympian (Gr. TK-1) @ 12p-2:30p

12/10: Alice in Wonderland @ Olympian (Gr. 5-6, Connary, Waara, and Simmons) @ 9a-11:30a

12/12: Red Carpet Award Ceremony (Gr. 5-6) @ 9:15a

12/16 – 12/20:  PTA Holiday Shop: After School

12/20: Last Day Q2

1/14: Students Return Q3 (minimum day)

2/21: PTA Bingo Night @ 5p-8p 

Safety Notice: Traffic Drop-Off and Dismissal

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.

3.  Do not leave vehicle unattended on unmarked spaces or 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 hope everyone enjoyed the one-week Thanksgiving break. 

We are now in week 9 of 10 of Quarter 2. As we near the end of Quarter 2 and 2024, let’s demonstrate academic excellence through the finish line. And, as always, let’s model The Timberwolf Way showing safety, respect, and responsibility at Wolf Canyon. 

Character Trait for December: PERSEVERANCE

Please note, this Wednesday, December 11, there will be more traffic than usual at Wolf Canyon in the morning due to a scheduled CVESD training at Wolf Canyon at 8am. We encourage you to plan accordingly for increased traffic.  Families who live nearby are encouraged to walk to school. Safety is the number one priority. Please follow all traffic rules and park only in designated spaces. 

Upcoming Events:

12/9: ELAC @ 9a

Agenda:

12/9: Alice in Wonderland @ Olympian (Gr. 2-3, Randolph, Kolodziej, White) @ 9a-11:30a

12/9: Alice in Wonderland @ Olympian (Gr. TK-1) @ 12p-2:30p

12/10: Alice in Wonderland @ Olympian (Gr. 5-6, Connary, Waara, and Simmons) @ 9a-11:30a

12/12: Red Carpet Award Ceremony (Gr. 5-6) @ 9:15a

12/16 – 12/20:  PTA Holiday Shop

12/20: Last Day Q2

1/14: Students Return Q3 (minimum day)

2/21: PTA Bingo Night @ 5p-8p 

Safety Notice: Traffic Drop-Off and Dismissal

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.

3.  Do not leave vehicle unattended on unmarked spaces or 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.