Wolf Canyon – Home of the Timberwolves

Tuesday, July 21, 2015 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm meet your child’s teacher for the 2015 – 2016 school year. PTA members will be on hand with membership info, fundraiser and volunteer opportunities. After school clubs will be on hand for information and sign ups.

The First Day of School starts at 8:45 am on Wednesday, July 22, 2014 and is a minimum day – students in grades 1-6 are dismissed at 1:45 pm. Students should report directly to their classrooms for the first day. All kindergarten students and their parents will meet at 9:00 am for a Kindergarten Orientation in the school auditorium. All Kindergarten students are dismissed to go home after the orientation at 11:00 am. PLEASE NOTE OLYMPIAN HIGH STUDENTS ARE DISMISSED AT 1:40 ON THIS DAY SO EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS.

For Free and Reduced Lunch Applications
click here for information http://www.cvesd.org/PARENTS/Pages/Meal-Application-Information.aspx
click here for application http://www.cvesd.org/PARENTS/Pages/Meal-Application-Information.aspx

No changes will be made to class assignments in the first 3 weeks of school. If you would like to request a classroom change after that you may submit your request in writing with rationale as to why you are requesting a change. Changes will be considered only if space is available.

A volunteer in-service will be Wednesday, July 29 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am in the school auditorium for anyone who is interested in volunteering at Wolf Canyon. For the safety of everyone, no visitors or volunteers are allowed on campus during the school day for the first 2 weeks of school. Visitors and Volunteers may begin Monday, August 3.

Wolf Canyon will be having a Parent Safe Schools Night Thursday, July 30 at 6:30 pm in the school auditorium. Find out what we do at Wolf Canyon to keep your children safe from bullying, drugs, and violence. For everyone’s safety remember to drive carefully, drop off and pick up students only in the front of the school and not the bus loop, be patient and think safety first.

Smoothie Thursdays are back and will begin on July 30 after school.

Does your child want to be part of an orchestra? Then be a part of the Opus Project – classes available at Veterans Elementary Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm. Click here for more information http://www.sdys.org/community-opus-project

A special THANK YOU to the Bonita Kiwanis Club for donating safety backpacks for our school. You Rock!

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

Wednesday, July 29 Volunteer Inservice 9:00 am
Thursday, July 30 Safe Schools Night 6:30 pm
Monday, August 10 SSC AND ELAC Informational Mtg 3:30 pm
Thursday, August 13 CURRICULUM NIGHT 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm 
***Principal’s Address 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
***Session 1 in classrooms 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm
***Session 2 in classrooms 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Tuesday, August 18 English Learner Advisory Council Mtg. 3:30 pm
Tuesday, August 18 PTA General Mtg. 7:00 pm
Wednesday, August 19 Cub Club in YMCA room

2015-16 YEAR ROUND- STUDENT CALENDAR

The school office will open Monday, July 13. In order for your child to be placed on a class list, you must complete the paperwork for residency verification.

July 21 at 5:30 pm Meet The Teacher 2015-2016

Wednesday, July 22 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Minimum Day
8:45 am – 1:45 pm for Grades 1-6.
Wednesday, July 22 KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Thursday, August 13 CURRICULUM NIGHT 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm 

2015-16 YEAR ROUND- STUDENT CALENDAR

Make sure your child has a space for next year at Wolf Canyon and do residency verification by Friday, June 12. After that the school office will be closed until July 13.

Have a safe summer!

The Chula Vista 2nd Annual 4th of July Family Festival will take place at San Miguel Park from 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm. For more information go to http://www.4thfestival.com. Wolf Canyon gets 10% of the proceeds for all families who mention our school when you purchase your tickets.

July 21 at 5:30 pm Meet The Teacher 2015-2016

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL for Grades 1-6 July 22, 2015
KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION 9:00 am – 11:00 am July 22, 2015
CURRICULUM NIGHT Thursday, August 13 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm 

2015-16 YEAR ROUND- STUDENT CALENDAR

Thank you to everyone who made our staff feel so loved and appreciated last week. We appreciate you. Thank you for all those who supported our family dinner night fundraiser and for those who helped out for our Chalkwalk. I want to give a special shout out to the Southbay Physical Medicine Group for providing complimentary massages for our teachers. It was a great week! Now it is our turn to show you our appreciation.

Tuesday, June 2 at 6:30 pm is our Volunteer Recognition Dessert. If you have volunteered at all this year please come have dessert on us and let us show you how much we really appreciate everything you have done to support our school.

Thursday, June 4 beginning at 10:30 am is our Schoolwide Picnic. Come have lunch with your child and celebrate another great year with us. Picnic. We will distribute yearbooks on this day and students will have the opportunity to have their yearbooks signed throughout the day. We have 14 extra yearbooks. Those yearbooks will be available for purchase Thursday, June 4 at 8:00 am for $60.00 cash only first come first serve.

Friday, June 5 is the Last Day of School. 6th Grade Promotion is at 9:00 am in the school auditorium. Please do not bring balloons in the auditorium. Also, check the lost and found and pay any cafeteria bills or library fines before the end of the day.

Just a reminder that if you want to make sure your child has a space for next year at Wolf Canyon, you must do residency verification. The office will be open from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm through June 12 and reopen on July 13, 2015.

We will have no more Cub Club play date Wednesdays this school year. Cub Club play date Wednesdays will resume Wednesday, August 19 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am.

Safety Reminder:
Please take a moment to talk to your student(s) about being aware of surroundings as they make their way to and from school, walk with friends when possible, and to be vigilant while using phones or electronics in public areas. Talk to your child about the importance of reporting any suspicious activity to you, to school staff, or the police. Our mutual goal is to keep students safe at all times.

The Chula Vista 2nd Annual 4th of July Family Festival will take place at San Miguel Park from 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm. For more information go to http://www.4thfestival.com. Wolf Canyon gets 10% of the proceeds for all families who mention our school when you purchase your tickets.

Looking Ahead:

Tuesday, July 21 Meet the Teacher Meet The Teacher 2015-2016
Wednesday, July 22 First Day of School (Minimum Day) for Grades 1-6.
Wednesday, July 22 Kindergarten Orientation 9:00 am – 11:00 am for Parents and their Kindergarteners
Thursday, August 13 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Curriculum Night

2015-16 YEAR ROUND- STUDENT CALENDAR

NO SCHOOL Monday, May 25 in honor of all those who serve our country in the armed forces. We salute all our military families who make sacrifices on behalf of us all each day.

Residency Verification begins this week from 8:00 am to 9:30 am and again from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm in the school office. The office will be open for extended hours on Tuesday, May 26 and Thursday, May 28 until 7:00 pm. Your child will not be placed on a class roster until you prove residency. Click here to find out what bills to bring Verification of Residency for Returning 2015-2016

Tuesday, May 26 – Friday, May 29 is Staff Appreciation Week at Wolf Canyon. Please take time to say “thank you” and show your appreciation to the many folks who work at Wolf Canyon to make a difference for children.

Wednesday, May 27 Wolf Canyon is celebrating the Day of the Teacher. Please complete and return the special “Thank You” template that was sent home. We still need a few more volunteers to help with student supervision that day from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. If you are available and interested in helping out, please call the school office at 619-482-8877.

Wednesday, May 27 we have our final Family Dinner Night from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Which Wich which wich In Eastlake and then for dessert go to Baskin Robbins BASKIN ROBBINS from 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm. All proceeds benefit our music program. Remember to bring the fliers!

Thursday, May 28 is our school Chalkwalk event. We need many volunteers throughout the day. We will start about 9:00 am at the front of the school and should be finished by 2:30 pm. All classes will then have the opportunity to tour the sidewalk masterpieces. Bring your sunscreen, dust busters, baby wipes, and protection for your knees.

Looking Ahead:

Tuesday, June 2 at 6:30 pm is our Volunteer Recognition Dessert. If you have volunteered at all this year please come have dessert on us and let us show you how much we really appreciate everything you have done to support our school.

Thursday, June 4 beginning at 10:30 am is our Schoolwide Picnic. Come have lunch with your child and celebrate another great year with us. We will distribute yearbooks on this day and students will have the opportunity to have their yearbooks signed throughout the day.

The Chula Vista 2nd Annual 4th of July Family Festival will take place at San Miguel Park from 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm. For more information go to http://www.4thfestival.com. Wolf Canyon gets 10% of the proceeds for all families who mention our school when you purchase your tickets.

Looking Ahead:

Tuesday, July 21 Meet the Teacher Meet The Teacher 2015-2016
Wednesday, July 22 First Day (Min. Day)for Grades 1-6.
Wednesday, July 22 Kindergarten Orientation 9:00 am – 11:00 am for Parents and their Kindergarteners

2015-16 YEAR ROUND- STUDENT CALENDAR

All students returning to any school in the Chula Vista Elementary School District for the 2015-16 school year are required to show proof of residency at their school of attendance before the start of school in order for their child’s name to be placed on a class list. Residency verification will begin on May 26 – May 29 from 8:00 am to 9:30 am and again from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm in the school office. The office will be open for extended hours on Tuesday, May 26 and Thursday, May 28 only until 7:00 pm.

If you have any questions about what bills are acceptable, please call the office or refer to our school blog. Note: Bills must have a due date of May 22 or later. Bills due in June will be perfect. If you pay your bills online, please print out a copy of the statement (dated May 22 or later) showing your name and address on the bill. Click here Verification of Residency for Returning 2015-2016

Monday, May 18 7:00 pm The last PTA general meeting of this school year. Come out and show your support for our wonderful PTA!

Monday, May 18 Registration for District Preschool begins. Contact the school district office for more information at 619-425-9600.

Friday, May 22 is the last day to make a donation for NICKELS FOR NEPAL.

Tuesday, May 26 – Friday, May 29 Wolf Canyon celebrates all staff. Please show your appreciation for all the many people that play a special part in caring for our children (teachers, special education staff, aides, office personnel, cafeteria workers, librarian, school psychologist, school nurse, custodians, bus drivers, YMCA and DASH supervisors, computer technician, student teachers, breakfast and lunch supervisors (noon duty), and military intern.

Wednesday, May 27 Wolf Canyon celebrates the Day of the Teacher. PTA will be sending home a special template for you to consider having your child fill out and decorate. Please return this form on Tuesday, May 26 and we will be sure to present these special notes to the classroom teachers. We also need volunteers to help with lunch time supervision that day. If you are available and interested in helping out, please call the school office at 619-482-8877.

Bullying Update. The Chula Vista Elementary School District is streamlining our protocol for reporting bullying incidents. For more information regarding this process please refer to the link under the Parent Resources tab on the right hand side of this blog.

Looking Ahead:

Tuesday, July 21 Meet the Teacher Meet The Teacher 2015-2016
Wednesday, July 22 First Day (Min. Day)for Grades 1-6.
Wednesday, July 22 Kindergarten Orientation 9:00 am – 11:00 am for Parents and their Kindergarteners

2015-16 YEAR ROUND- STUDENT CALENDAR

Monday, May 11 at 9:00 am and again on May 12 at 3:30 pm there will be an in-service for all Chalkwalk volunteers for about 30 minutes in the school auditorium.

Wolf Canyon Book Swap! May 11 & 12 from 8:15 am – 9 am and 3 pm – 4 pm drop off your old books and earn credit to shop! For every 4 books you turn in you will receive a voucher for one free book during the sale. May 13 & 14 8:30 am – 4 pm come shop – all books will be $1. Great way to get the old books you no longer need out of your house and get a few new books for your children. Any questions, please contact Cassie at cassiepatterson@me.com. Please bring appropriate books for elementary school students.

Thursday, May 14 6:30 pm GLEE Club and Music Program Presentation. This event is FREE!

NICKELS FOR NEPAL – K-Kids is collecting spare change to help the victims of the devastating earthquake in Nepal. We will take cash donations through May 22.

A bike was found on our campus. Please call the school office if you lost a bike.

Looking Ahead:
Monday, May 18 7:00 pm PTA General Meeting
Monday, May 18 Registration for District Preschool begins Contact the school office for more information.
Tuesday, July 21 Meet the Teacher Meet The Teacher 2015-2016
Wednesday, July 22 First Day of School for Grades 1-6 Minimum Day.
Wednesday, July 22 Kindergarten Orientation 9:00 am – 11:00 am for Parents and their kindergarteners
2015-16 YEAR ROUND- STUDENT CALENDAR

CCSS, CAASPP, and SBAC – What Does it All Mean!
You may have heard these acronyms tossed around in the last few months regarding student standards and testing. Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are what all students should be able to know and do at the end of each grade level. These standards build on one another so students have a comprehensive education and are prepared for college or careers by the time they exit high school. These standards are measured by assessments in the state of California referred to as the CAASPP the California Assessment of Student Progress and Performance. The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) is a state-led consortium that has developed next-generation assessments to accurately measure student progress towards the Common Core State Standards. These assessments will be used to help our schools determine how are students are doing as we provide instruction to help our students master the standards.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the CHALKWALK on May 28 – all day. If you are artistic and want to have a day of fun helping students create masterpieces on the sidewalk then please contact the school office and leave your contact information. There will be an in-service for all volunteers in the near future.

Tile Painting is back. This is a great way for your child to leave their mark on our school.
Order form 2015
6th grade students can leave their mark, too.
6th grade tile Order form 2015

Registration for District Preschool begins on May 18. You can pick up a registration packet for more information in the school office.

WANTED: Toys for the Principal Prize Box. (Small McDonald’s like toys)

Looking Ahead:
May 7 6:30 pm Kindergarten Musical
May 11 Book Swap and Sale book sale flyer
May 14 6:30 pm GLEE Club and Music Program Presentation
May 18 7:00 pm PTA General Meeting

2015 – 2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR
2015-16 YEAR ROUND- STUDENT CALENDAR

Meet the Teacher Meet The Teacher 2015-2016

The Opus Project is a community based music program for at-risk youth in San Diego County. It was designed as a free after-school instrumental music program to demonstrate the positive affects that learning and performing music has on students, engage parents and teachers, build community support for music education, and advocate for its return to schools. For more information go to http://www.sdys.org/community-opus-project.

The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is a non-profit youth program for Americans ages 11 through 17. This program instills the values of teamwork, discipline, camaraderie and service through our passionate all-volunteer force and our partnerships with our nation’s armed forces. For more information go to http://www.seacadets.org.

THANK YOU to everyone who supported the APEX Fun Run. It was a blast.

State and District Testing begin this week. These assessments are a great way for us to know how to better support your children in mastering the Common Core State Standards. Remember, the standards are not the curriculum. The standards are the expected skill sets that all students should have to be prepared for college and/or careers. The Common Core Standards tell us what the students are expected to know but not how. Here’s how you can help your child: Make sure they get a good night’s sleep, eat a good breakfast, and wear comfortable clothes. Most of all remind your child to do his/her best and relax.

Tuesday, April 28 at 2:30 pm we will be conducting several Emergency Preparedness Drills and are looking for parent volunteers who would like to participate. If you are interested please contact the school office.

Wednesday, April 29 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm is FAMILY DINNER NIGHT AT Panda Express in the Otay Ranch Shopping Center. You must have the flyer for Wolf Canyon to receive credit.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the CHALKWALK on May 28 – all day. If you are artistic and want to have a day of fun helping students create masterpieces on the sidewalk then please contact the school office and leave your contact information. There will be an in-service for all volunteers in the near future.

Registration for District Preschool begins on May 18. You can pick up a registration packet for more information in the school office.

WANTED: Toys for the Principal Prize Box. (Small McDonald’s like toys)

Looking Ahead:
May 7 6:30 pm Kindergarten Musical
May 14 6:30 pm GLEE Club and Music Program Presentation
May 18 7:00 pm PTA General Meeting

Monday, April 20 at 3:30 pm School Site Council is meeting to discuss the Parent Involvement Policy and the School Plan for Student Achievement for the 2015 – 2016 school year. Everyone’s input is welcomed.

Monday, April 20 at 7:00 pm the PTA meeting will feature the OPUS community project and some of our students will be performing to showcase our music program. Come to the meeting an earn an extra chance to win the mini-iPAD.

Thursday, April 23 – The APEX Fun Run will take place and we are still in need of parent volunteers. Parents can drop in when ever they are available.

Students are getting pledges to help raise money for the school and are earning awards for getting pledges. Students will be running on a track that is 1/16th of a mile long. On average students run between 26 and 36 laps with 36 being the most they can get credit for. To donate please check out your students “apex lanyard” that was distributed last week. All instructions are inside. To donate go to http://www.apexfunrun.com. Use the student’s special “access code” printed on their lanyard to log in and enter your information online. This will help the school and help us keep track of pledges. Remember to Login your students shirt size online because every student will receive a free shirt just for choosing their size online! Thank you for your support!

It’s time to submit your nominations to PTA for the Honorary Service Award. This is a great way to recognize outstanding volunteers. Click here for the nomination form.
spring 2015 nomination form

Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 pm in the auditorium is Wolf Canyon’s very first GATE Cinematography Club Film Festival.

If you serve in the military and would like to deliver the morning message one morning in the month of April, contact the school office at 619-482-8877 or click the link Military Announcement Flyer!!

Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the YMCA play area connect with other military families and their non school age children for a play date.