Wolf Canyon – Home of the Timberwolves

Please donate to the Police Activities League (PAL) toy drive in partnership with the CV Welfare Council, providing toys for families in need who reside in the Chula Vista Elementary School District toy-drive.

We are in need of donations of Kleenex to the health office to help us get through the cold and flu season.

Join the Birthday Book Club! Forms are available in the office and library. The next presentation of books to all new Birthday Book Club members will be on the morning of Friday, December 16, starting on the blacktop and then moving to the library for pictures. Forms and money are due by December 9 in order to participate in the December 16 presentation. For more information, see Mrs. Moffett in the library.

There will be a community forum  November 29 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the Wolf Canyon auditorium regarding Saburo Muraoka Elementary School, which is currently under construction at 1644 Santa Alexia in the Otay Ranch Village 2 area of Chula Vista, and scheduled to open in July 2017.  There will also be a discussion regarding school boundaries. parent-ltr-info-on-forum-pdf

Please donate to the Police Activities League (PAL) toy drive in partnership with the CV Welfare Council, providing toys for families in need who reside in the Chula Vista Elementary School District toy-drive.

Donations of Kleenex to the health office would be greatly appreciated to help us get through the cold and flu season.

Military parents: join us for our quarterly Military Support Committee dinner and meeting December 8 at 6:00 pm in the auditorium. RSVP by emailing Dr. Prange (beverly.prange@cvesd.org) with the number of people attending. Bring cookies to share and the recipe for our annual Cookie Exchange!

There will be a community forum  November 29 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm regarding Saburo Muraoka Elementary School, which is currently under construction at 1644 Santa Alexia in the Otay Ranch Village 2 area of Chula Vista, and scheduled to open in July 2017.  There will also be a discussion regarding school boundaries. parent-ltr-info-on-forum-pdf

Please donate to the Police Activities League (PAL) toy drive in partnership with the CV Welfare Council, providing toys for families in need who reside in the Chula Vista Elementary School District toy-drive.

Donations of Kleenex to the health office would be greatly appreciated to help us get through the cold and flu season.

A special shout out to all family members who serve in the armed forces.  We truly value and appreciate your service.  Thank you!

Tuesday, November 15 is the PTA general meeting at 6:00 pm.  Volunteers are needed for the upcoming December BOGO Scholastics Bookfair and the Holiday Gift Shop.  Check out the “Chore” flyer coming home this week and consider discussing ways your child can “earn” money to buy gifts the family at the Holiday Gift Shop.

Thursday, November 17 is the last day to donate canned food for our holiday food drive.  Thanks to everyone who has supported this effort.

Bring in your empty water bottles this week only and support some of our former students in their service learning recycling project.

Volunteers are needed for Height & Weight Survey this week Monday through Wednesday.   You will need to be available the entire school day and will be responsible for going to get classrooms and bringing them to the auditorium. We need at least 2 persons per day.

We still need Volunteers needed for Junior Achievement Day this Thursday, November 17!  Sign up by clicking on this link: Junior Achievement Day Sign Ups

Looking for that perfect personalized gift?  Well look no more.  You can order gifts and other items with your child’s very own artwork on it.  Complete the order forms and return no later than Thursday, November 17.

We need all Federal Survey yellow forms turned in immediately.  The classes that get 100% turned in will get an extra recess.

November 7 – 17 Student Council and K-Kids are collecting Canned Foods to support our community.

Friday, November 11 there is NO SCHOOL in honor of Veteran’s Day.

Volunteers are needed for Height & Weight Survey November 14 – 16.  You will need to be available the entire school day and will be responsible for going to get classrooms and bringing them to the auditorium. We need at least 2 persons per day.

Volunteers needed for Wolf Canyon Junior Achievement Day on November 17! Come help students in grades 3-6 learn about the world of business. Sign up by clicking on this link: Junior Achievement Day Sign Ups

SchoolMessenger now utilizes a new five digit number for our District’s parents to use when opting-in to the text messaging service in our SchoolMessenger communications. Parents who previously opted-in during this school year do not need to do anything else. They are already in the system. For parents who have yet to opt-in, please click here sms_text_opt-in_flyer_67587 sms_text_opt-in_flyer_67587_spa.

There will be a Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) parent meeting at Hilltop Elementary Monday, November 14 at 6:00 pm.

Monday, October 31 – Just a reminder that we do not wear Halloween costumes to school.  Also, please consider keeping candy home as a treat after school and not at school.

November 1 is the deadline for placing your online order for your child’s school picture.  There will be an additional fee for pictures ordered after this date.

November 1 – 11 Student Council and K-Kids are collecting “Toys for Tots” to support children in need in our community during the holiday season.  New toys only!

Friday, November 4 is Military Pride Day – Wear Red, White, and Blue to show your support of our Military Families and all they do to serve our country.   We also invite our Military servicemen and women to join their students for lunch.

November 7 – 17 Student Council and K-Kids are collecting Canned Foods to support our community.

Federal Survey Cards are being sent home this week and need to be completed and returned by Friday, November 4.   Our school funding is directly affected by this information so please take a moment to do this.

Remember to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday, November 5 before you go to bed.

Volunteers are needed for Height & Weight Survey November 14 – 16.  You will need to be available the entire school day and will be responsible for going to get classrooms and bringing them to the auditorium. We need at least 2 persons per day.

Volunteers needed for Wolf Canyon Junior Achievement Day on November 17! Come help students in grades 3-6 learn about the world of business. Sign up by clicking on this link: Junior Achievement Day Sign Ups

A special thank you to our PTA and all our wonderful volunteers for a great Red Ribbon Week and Masquerade Festival. You are the best!!!

Tuesday, October 25 is our ELAC Meeting 9:00 am. Learn how to support our English learners.

Thursday, October 27 – PTA Reflections projects due. Winning projects are eligible for scholarships.

Wanted – Small “party favor” like toys for the Principal’s Prize Box. Drop off donations in the school office.

Attendance is becoming a problem for too many students.  Please ensure your child is here on time and stays for the entire school day.  Every 3 tardies equals an absence.  Breakfast ends at 8:40 and students are expected to be in line when the bell rings.  Habits for success start now.

For the Safety of everyone please do not drop off or pick up students in the bus loop, make u-turns in front of the bus loop, or drop off students on curbs painted “red”.  Courtesy and cooperation is everyone’s responsibility.

Volunteers are needed to walk the track with students during Run for Fun in the mornings, 8:15-8:40 am. Sign up at the Run for Fun table on the blacktop.

Chess Club begins in November after school on Wednesdays.  For more information call 858-461-8616 or go to info@afterschoolchessclub.com

In the Community – October 28 at the Chula Vista Golf Course there will be a Halloween Glow Run 5K.  Check-in begins at 5:00 pm, race starts at 6:00 pm.

This week is Red Ribbon Week – drug prevention awareness.  Show your support by dressing up each day as follows:

• Monday -Star Wars Day – We use the Force to say “No”
• Tuesday – Super Hero Day – Use your power to say “No”
• Wednesday – Hawaiian Day – “Lei” off drugs
• Thursday – Western Day – Give drugs the boot
• Friday – Wear Red Day – Choose to be drug free

Tuesday, October 18 is our PTA general mtg. – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

Friday, October 21 is our tribute to Law Enforcement 9:00 am – 11:00 pm.  If you have not yet notified the office that you would like to participate and serve in any capacity in law enforcement, please contact the school office at 619-482-8877.

Saturday, October 22 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm join the fun for our annual Masquerade Festival sponsored by the PTA.  Pre-sales continue this week before and after school through October 19 ($15 for unlimited games and $20 at the door).  PTA will give one free laser tag coupon to each student in the class that has the highest participation (based on percent of class enrollment) during pre-sales only.  To volunteer go to signupgenius.com and locate the signup through wolfcanyonpta@gmail.com.

Wolf Canyon Spirit Wear order forms are due Friday, October 21.  Cash or Checks (payable to Wolf Canyon Elementary).

Chess Club begins in November after school on Wednesdays.  For more information call 858-461-8616 or go to info@afterschoolchessclub.com

In the Community – October 28 at the Chula Vista Golf Course there will be a Halloween Glow Run 5K.  Check-in begins at 5:00 pm, race starts at 6:00 pm.

WE HAVE School Monday, October 10.

Wolf Canyon Spirit Wear is now available.  Order forms will be sent home and are due back no later than Friday, October 21.  Cash or Checks (payable to Wolf Canyon Elementary).

Law Enforcement Day forms are due to the school office by Monday, October 10.

Monday, October 10 from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm SSC Meeting room 304.

Tuesday, October 11 – Picture Day

Pre-sales for Masquerade Festival wristbands will begin before and after school starting Tuesday, October 11 – 19 only. ($15 for unlimited games and $20 at the door)

Wednesday, October 12 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm the Good News Club will begin in room 603. Permission slips will be available in the office and if your child participated last year, he/she should receive a permission slip from their teacher.

Join us for an Achieve3000/KidBiz Parent Workshop on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 6:00 pm in the Library. Please RSVP by emailing Dr. Prange: beverly.prange@cvesd.org, or sign up in the office.

Pokeman Cards are no longer permitted at school.  They are causing too much of a disruption on campus.  Thank you for your cooperation.

PTA Reflections projects are due October 27.

Volunteers are needed for the Masquerade Festival Saturday, October 22. Contact the school office to leave your contact information if your can help out.