Wolf Canyon – Home of the Timberwolves

May 22-26 Staff Appreciation Week –  Children received a flyer this past week to write a message to their teacher.  Please return the flyer on Tuesday, May 23.

Monday, May 22 – Friday, May 26  Wristband Fundraiser.  Our school is in need of more sports equipment.  A group of students have put together this fundraiser.  Two types of wristbands will be for sale.  The prices are $1.00 and $2.00.  They have messages such as “Thanks goodness it’s Friday” and “Honesty is the best policy.”  They will be for sale before and after school. 

Monday, May 22   The Class of 2018 is selling Graduation Leis for this special occasion and will be taking pre-orders until Friday, May 26^th. Note:  (Leis will not be sold at the day of the event.) Flower Lei Order Form

Monday, May 22  Residency Verification begins for the 2017/18 school year. All families must prove they live in our school boundaries in order for your child to be placed on a class list for the next school year. Please note the school office will be closed for the summer after June 9.

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Muraoka Residency 2017-2018

Tuesday, May 23 in honor of teacher and staff appreciation week, Tuesday will be Super Hero Day.  Your child is welcome to dress up as a super hero and bring a gift for his/her teacher such as flowers, cookies, gift card, along with the personalized note your child created.

Wednesday, May 24 Day of the Teacher. We are in need of canopies for Wednesday and also for Chalk Walk the following week.  Please drop off canopies in the office and make sure they are labeled.  Thank you so much for your support and thoughtfulness.

We are in need of donations for our Art Carts. If you have any of the items, please consider donating.  You can turn in your donations to the office. Crayola Grant Donations

As you are aware, our school community recently took part in an online learning process called Thoughtexchange to help inform our priorities. We’ve reviewed your thoughts and now want to share the results with you.

Do you have a child in Grades 3-6 who might benefit from a math summer review?  This program is run by a retired teacher and is tailored to your child’s grade level needs.

Students will be able to access Achieve 3000 over the summer! Students can continue to read articles and complete activities so that they’ll start the new school year with an edge! During the summer, complete 40 activities with a first try score of 75% or more on each, and you’ll automatically be entered into a raffle to win an iPad mini! For more information click on the links.
Summer Achieve 3000 Contest
Summer Achieve Letter-English
Summer Achieve Letter-Spanish

Wolf Canyon will have its 10 year anniversary next school year. If you are interested in being a part of the planning committee to organize something special for next year, there will be a brainstorming meeting June 5 at 1:00 pm in the school office.

May 29 NO SCHOOL
May 30, 8:15 am or 3:30 pm Drawing for Chalkwalk
May 30 ELAC Meeting
May 31 All Day  THE BIG CHALKWALK EVENT!
May 31, 6:30 pm Volunteer Tea
June 1 School Picnic/Yearbook Signing/Kickball Game
June 2 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
July 18 YMCA Parent Orientation  2017-2018 YMCA Flyer

School will be closed for the summer June 12 and reopens July 10.

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Monday, May 1, 2017  Third grade students will begin the CAASPP state assessment. Please make sure your child is on time and gets plenty of rest during the week.  Eating a healthy, protein based breakfast will ensure your child has the stamina to do his/her best. Third graders will not receive homework during their testing period.  Also, if you child has ear buds, please have your child bring in a zip-lock bag with his/her name.

Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 6:30 pm  Kindergarten Musical in the auditorium.

Friday, May 12  Last day to complete the parent Hanover Survey.  This is an opportunity to give your feedback regarding our school and district.  Hanover Parent Survey

Thursday, May 18 at 6:00 pm  PTA is hosting Bingo Night  in the auditorium.  We are collecting donations from small businesses and parents for the Bingo prizes. Please bring your donations to the Office and put in the PTA drop box.  Your donations will be tax deductible and PTA has a tax exempt donation letter that we can provide if requested.  If you have any questions, please contact the PTA at wolfcanyonpta@gmail.com.

Proof of residency verification for the 2017/18 school year at Wolf Canyon and Muraoka will begin Monday, May 22, 2017.  You child received a flyer on Friday, April 28 with specific times and dates.  Wolf Canyon families please refer to the blue flyer, and Muraoka families, green.    Wolf Canyon Residency 2017-2018 (1)
Muraoka Residency 2017-2018

We are excited to start rolling out our design carts we received from our Crayola STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Grant.  We are in need of donations to add to our cart.  If you have any of the items, please consider donating.  You can turn in your donations to the office. Crayola Grant Donations

Wolf Canyon will have its 10 year anniversary next school year. If you are interested in being a part of the planning committee to organize something special for next year, there will be a brainstorming meeting Monday, June 5 at 1:00 in the school office.

Important Dates

Monday, May 8, 2017  SSC Meeting at 3:30 pm
Thursday, May 11, 2017  Music Showcase featuring the GLEE club
May 15- 18, 2017  Sixth grade Camp

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Thank you for making our Apex Fundraiser a big success! Stay tuned for an update on how much we raised to support technology.
As we approach warmer weather please have your child use sunscreen.  Also, please make sure your child has a water bottle.

Monday April 24 Fifth Graders begin the State Science Test.  This is a pilot year for this new test. Here are a few reminders to make the testing experience a success for your child:
No cell phones will be allowed during testing.  Your child’s teacher will collect all cell phones and return them each day when the testing time is over
Be on time
Wear comfortable clothing
Get rest
Eat healthy breakfast
Do your best
No homework during testing week of the grade level
Please check grade level blog link for testing schedule
For more information, click on the link State Testing

The Hanover survey is now available for parents.  This is an opportunity to give your feedback regarding our school and district.  Please complete the survey by Friday, May 12. Hanover Parent Survey

Tuesday, April 25 ELAC Meeting 9:00am-10:00am
Thursday, April 27 Film Festival 6:00 pm film festival flyer
Wolf Canyon will have its 10 year anniversary next school year. If you are interested in being a part of the planning committee to organize something special for next year, there will be a brainstorming meeting Monday, June 5 at 1:00 in the school office.

April is “Month of the Military Child.” To honor our military families, we are in need of guest speakers for the morning messages during the weeks of April 17 and April 24.If you are interested, please turn your name into the office or contact Lisa Lines at lisa.lines@cvesd.org.

Commemorate your child’s 6^th grade promotion by donating $10 or more for the purchase of a hardback book for the Wolf Canyon Library!  You can give the gift of reading to all our students.  Form is due by Monday, April 17.  Birthday Book Club – 6th Grade

The last chance to join the Birthday Book Club is Monday, April 17. Birthday Book Club – Final Call

Tuesday, April 18 at 11:00 am CVESD Parent Training on Discipline

Tuesday, April 18 at 6:00pm General PTA meeting

Thursday , April 20 Apex Fun Run – As reminder, The pledges per lap for the Apex Fun Run students acquire will be used for the enhancement of our school’s technology. To donate, please check your child’s Apex lanyard. All instructions can be found there.

Thursday April, 20 Military Support Committee Meeting 6:00 pm dinner provided

Friday, April 21 College and Career Day

State Testing is Coming Up. Click the link to learn how you can support your child.

The Chula Vista Community Collaborative is hosting the 17th Annual Day of the Child at Memorial Park in Chula Vista on Saturday, April 22 11:00 am-3:00 pm.  For more information click here Day of the Child English  Day of the Child Spanish

Important Dates:

Tuesday, April 25 ELAC Meeting 9:00am-10:00am
Thursday, April 27 Film Festival 6:00 pm

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Monday, April 10 at 3:30 pm SSC

Thursday, April 13 at 6:30-7:30pm 2nd Grade Musical Mtg.

We are in need of parent volunteers for the Apex Fun Run on Thursday, April 20. Please stop by the office to sign up if you are interested. All proceeds from the Apex Fun Run will be used towards enhancing Wolf Canyon’s technology.

Wednesday, April 12 Good News Club will meet.

April is “Month of the Military Child.” To honor our military families, we are in need of guest speakers for the morning messages during the weeks of April 17 and April 24.If you are interested, please turn your name into the office or contact Lisa Lines at lisa.lines@cvesd.org.

Commemorate your child’s 6^th grade promotion by donating $10 or more for the purchase of a hardback book for the Wolf Canyon Library!  You can give the gift of reading to all our students.  Form is due by Monday, April 17.  Birthday Book Club – 6th Grade

The last chance to join the Birthday Book Club is Monday, April 17. Birthday Book Club – Final Call

State Testing is Coming Up. Click the link to learn how you can support your child.

The San Diego Youth Symphony will be here Friday, April 14 at 1:15pm to share information with parents about the programs offered by San Diego Youth Symphony.

 Please note that younger siblings are not permitted on school field trips.

VHI Save The Music Foundation is sponsoring a contest. Enter for a chance to win a performance at your school with Jordan Fisher. We are asking all students grades K-8* ‘Why is music education in school important?’ Enter by Sunday, April 30. Find out how to enter using the following link: VH1 Save The Music Contest

The Chula Vista Community Collaborative is hosting the 17th Annual Day of the Child at Memorial Park in Chula Vista on Saturday, April 22 11:00 am-3:00 pm

Important Dates:
Wednesday, April 18 at 11:00 am CVESD Parent Training on Discipline
Wednesday, April 18 at 6:00pm General PTA meeting
Thursday , April 20 Apex Fun Run
Thursday April, 20 Military Advisory Committee Meeting 6:00 pm dinner provided
Friday, April 21 College and Career Day
Tuesday, April 25 ELAC Meeting 9:00am-10:00am
Thursday, April 27 Film Festival 6:00 pm

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Monday, April, 3 is a minimum day. Please remember, Kindergarten is released at 1:30 pm and all other students, 1:45 pm

Wednesday April 5 is Spring Picture Day.

Please note: Good News Club will not meet this week.  The next meeting will be Wednesday April, 12

Reminder: NO dogs allowed on school campus!

The final phase of the Thoughtexchange Process opens April 3.  Log in to discover what stakeholders collectively care about most.

State Testing is Coming Up. Click the link to learn how you can support your child.

VHI Save The Music Foundation is sponsoring a contest. Enter for a chance to win a performance at your school with Jordan Fisher. We are asking all students grades K-8* ‘Why is music education in school important?’ Enter by Sunday, April 30. Find out how to enter using the following link:  VH1 Save The Music Contest

The Chula Vista Community Collaborative is hosting the 17th Annual Day of the Child at Memorial Park in Chula Vista on Saturday, April 22 11:00am-3:00pm

Important Dates:
Monday, April 10 at 3:30 pm SSC Mtg.
Thursday, April 13 at 6:30-7:30pm 2nd Grade Musical
Friday, April 14 Student Council and K-Kids Cleanup
Wednesday, April 18 at 11:00am CVESD Parent Training on Discipline April 18 at 11:00 am.
Wednesday, April 18 at 6:00pm General PTA meeting
Thursday , April 20 Apex Fun Run
Friday, April 21 College and Career Day

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March 13-17 Parent/Teacher conferences continue and students are on a MINIMUM DAY schedule.

Monday, March 13 a survey will be coming home to find out who is planning on returning to Wolf Canyon next school year. Please complete the survey and return it to the school office by Friday.

Monday, March 13 Please complete the California Healthy Kids Survey by Friday.  The School Code is GM47HH.

Tuesday, March 14 at 6:00 pm PTA will be holding elections for next year’s PTA Board.

Thursday, March 16 at 6:00 pm is the 6th Grade Cotillion.

Friday, March 17 is the last day to order a yearbook. All orders must be done online. The School Code is 63612.

The Bookfair is open this week through Thursday.
Monday and Tuesday – 8:00 – 8:30 and 1:30 – 5:00
Wednesday 8:00 – 8:30 and 1:30 – 6:00
Thursday 8:00 – 8:30 and 1:00 – 3:00

Please make sure to rate your ideas to help our school and district improve on Thought Exchange by Friday.

State Testing is Coming Up. Click the link to learn how you can support your child.

Important Dates
Quarter 4 Begins April 3 and is a Minimum Day
CVESD offers a Parent Training on Discipline April 18 at 11:00 am.

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Congratulations to Doug Luffborough and Austin Speer who placed 3rd and 4th respectively in the Chula Vista School District Speech Competition.

March 6 3:30 pm School Site Council (SSC) meets to discuss our progress towards our school goals and next year’s budget.

March 6 is the last day you can submit your T-Shirt design for the Month of the Military Child.  Send your submissions to the office.

Important Dates 
March 12 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
March 17 – Last Day of the Quarter
April 3 the 4th Quarter Begins
April 18, Parent Training on Discipline 11:00 am -11:45 am at CVESD