Wolf Canyon – Home of the Timberwolves

Hello Timberwolves,

We hope all of you enjoyed the wonderful 3-week winter break!  Week 1 of 10 of Q3 and 2025 is here! We look forward to seeing all of you soon, and welcoming back staff, students, and families as we kick off Q3 and 2025!!

We are now in week 1 of 10 of Quarter 3. And, as always, let’s model excellence and The Timberwolf Way showing safety, respect, and responsibility at Wolf Canyon. 

Character Trait for January: FOCUS.

Upcoming Events:

January 2025

1/14: Students Return Q3 (minimum day)

1/16: Making Impossible Possible Magic Performances- Magic Ian (Sponsored by PTA)

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

1/27: ELAC @ 9a

1/27: SSC @ 3:30p

1/30: Rancho Del Rey Counselor Visit (Gr. 6) @ 9a

February 2025

2/4: PBIS Team Meeting @ 3:30p

2/5: Safety Team Meeting @ 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

2/13: LEAD – Family Night Talent Show @ 4p-6p

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

March 2025

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

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. 

The 2024-2025 Yearbooks go on sale January 13th for $40 until Feb. 28th. The price will increase to $50 after Feb. 28th. All sales end on March 21st and must be placed online only.

Please visit https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/wolfcanyonelementaryschool to purchase.

Good afternoon , Timberwolves!

Just a friendly reminder: Our LEAD Clubs will officially begin on Tuesday, January 21st.

Mark your calendars and get ready for an exciting semester of learning, creativity, and fun!

See you soon,

Ms. Garcia

The 2024-2025 Yearbooks go on sale January 13th for $40 until Feb. 28th. The price will increase to $50 after Feb. 28th. All sales end on March 21st and must be placed online only.

Please visit https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/wolfcanyonelementaryschool to purchase.

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.