Weekly Wolf Update

Please click HERE to fill out the absence form for your Wolf.

Dear ASA Families,

As we prepare for our upcoming Fall Festival, we’re looking for donations to help make our Cake Walk a sweet success! We would greatly appreciate any store bought contributions of cakes, cupcakes, or other baked goods.

If you’re able to donate, please bring your items to the front office on Friday, November 15th by 1:00 pm. Your support will help make this event a fun and memorable experience for all!

Thank you for helping us make the Fall Festival special!

We’re excited to announce that Kindness Week is coming to our campus from November 12 to November 15! This special week is dedicated to fostering kindness, empathy, and positivity within our school community.

Throughout the week, students will have the opportunity to participate in lunchtime activities designed to celebrate and encourage kindness among their peers. These activities are a wonderful chance for students to connect, have fun, and spread positivity around campus.

Please note that students should adhere to the normal dress code on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during Kindness Week.

We look forward to Kindness Week as we come together to create a positive school environment!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

This is a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. School will resume on Tuesday, November 12.

We honor and thank all Veterans for their service.

Please join us for our School Site Council Board Meeting at 5pm in the Den.

Our PACK will be selling wristbands after school on Wednesday, November 13th from 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm! Please keep a lookout for a table in front of the school at dismissal. Check the flyer for more details including pricing information.

Thank you for your support!

Please join us for our PACK Board Meeting at 5pm in the Den.

Volleyball club will begin on November 13th for those who have been invited to participate.

We are excited to announce that our 5th-grade Wolves will be visiting Riley's Farm for a memorable field trip experience! This outing will offer hands-on activities that bring history to life, allowing students to immerse themselves in the past while learning about colonial life.

Buses will be departing promptly at 8:30 am, so please make sure to have your Wolf here on time!

On Friday, November 15th, report cards will be sent home with your Wolves in their backpacks! Please take a moment to review these reports, as they provide valuable insights into your child's progress this trimester. If your Wolf is absent, they will receive their report card on Monday, 11/18.

Thank you for your continued support!

We’re excited to invite all families to our annual Fall Festival on Friday, November 15th! Come celebrate the season with us and enjoy an evening filled with games, food and fun for all ages.

📅 Date: Friday, November 15th
🕔 Time: 4:30 pm- 7:30 pm
📍 Location: ASA Chino

🎫 Wristbands: $20 @ the door. Credit/ debit accepted only *wristbands are only needed for the inflatables/ carnival games

Bring your family and friends, and let’s make this a festival to remember! We look forward to seeing you there.

11/19- Basketball Tryouts *See ELOP section for more details

11/20- Coed Flag Football tryouts *See ELOP section for more details

11/20- Tri 1 Award Ceremony (TK-4th Grade) *Stay tuned for details

11/21- Basketball Tryouts *See ELOP section for more details

11/21- Tri 1 Awards Ceremony (5th-8th Grade) *Stay tuned for details

11/21- Regular Board Meeting @ 5:30pm

11/25-11/29- Fall Break School Closed

Dear ASA Families,

We are pleased to announce that the Trimester 1 Awards Ceremonies will take place on November 20th and November 21st. During these ceremonies, we will be celebrating students' hard work, achievements, and dedication!

Please see the award times and dates below:

November 20th

• AM Kinder- 8:15 - 8:45 AM
• 1st Grade- 8:55 - 9:25 AM
• 2nd Grade- 9:30 - 10:00 AM
• 3rd Grade- 10:45 - 11:15 AM
• 4th Grade- 1:15 AM - 1:45 PM
• TK/ PM Kinder- 2:00 - 2:30 PM

November 21st

• 5th Grade- 8:15 - 8:45 am
• 6th Grade- 9:00 - 9:45 am
• 7th Grade- 1:15 - 2:00 pm
• 8th Grade- 2:15 - 2:55 pm

If your student is receiving an award, you should have received a notification letter in their backpack. Please mark your calendar and join us in celebrating our students’ accomplishments.

We look forward to a wonderful celebration!

Need to Visit the Front Office?

24-25 Bell Schedule

24-25 Academic Calendar

24-25 Event Calendar

November Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Interested in Volunteering?

Dress Code

Attendance Policy

Drop Off & Pick Up Guidelines

Spirit wear is still available for purchase online only! Last day to purchase is November 17th. This is a great opportunity to show your school pride and grab some awesome gear. Orders can be placed through our online store, just click on the flyer!

Don't miss out! Stock up on spirit wear for yourself and your family before the deadline on November 17.

Thank you for your support and school spirit!

*Wolfie is still on campus & very hungry!! Check our PACK section to see how you can make full! 😉

We are committed to ensuring a smooth experience for you in managing your student’s club, tutoring and sport waivers. To help you navigate the PowerSchool Parent Portal and complete these important forms, we have prepared a brief instructional video. This video will guide you step-by-step through the login process and show you where to find and complete the necessary waivers for your student’s extracurricular activities. You may scan the QR Code or click the the photo to be taken to the video.

Please take a few minutes to watch this video, as it will make accessing and submitting these forms easier. Thank you for your attention and partnership!

We are thrilled to announce that Allegiance STEAM Academy is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year!

If your student is currently enrolled at ASA, there’s no need to reapply—your spot is secure. However, if you have a child on our waitlist for the current year and would like to apply for next year, we encourage you to do so during this Open Enrollment period. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of our dynamic community!

Apply today at asathrive.schoolmint.net and please share this exciting news with friends and family interested in joining ASA.

We extend a heartfelt thank you to each of our panel members who generously shared their time, expertise, and insights at our "Navigating the Digital World" Community Discussion on Technology and Youth. Our esteemed panelists, including counselors, psychologists, law enforcement, and educators—engaged in an in-depth conversation about the complex ways technology influences our students.

Covering essential topics such as social media's impact on well-being, the neurological effects of screen use, privacy considerations, and the hidden influences of social media algorithms, the discussion offered families valuable tools and perspectives to guide their children in a digitally driven world.

If you missed the live event, we invite you to click the image or link below to view the full replay or stream the audio from our discussion. Your engagement in these important conversations strengthens our community and our shared commitment to supporting our youth’s growth and well-being in today’s digital age.

Additionally, we invite all families to download the PDF shared below with clickable links to important resources to help keep students safe online.Thank you again to our panelists and everyone who participated, both in person and virtually!

CLICK HERE OR ON THE IMAGE ABOVE TO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE REPLAY

ASA NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Please take a moment to fill out the Alternative Income Form to ensure ASA receives all available funding. You can access the form through ASA's PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Your support in completing this form is crucial for securing the resources our school needs. For more information please click HERE.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter!

Did you miss our 8th Grade Costa Rica info meeting? You can view the presentation here & also watch the video to see just how much fun your student will have on the trip! Most importantly, here is our trip website Allegiance STEAM Academy 2025 Spring Break Trip.

If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Cameron at kellie.cameron@asathrive.org

Are you looking for a way to volunteer at ASA? Join the PAW Patrol (Parents of Awesome Wolves)! PAW Patrol is an innovative parental involvement initiative aa ASA Thrive that invites mothers, fathers, guardians and/ or significant family members to volunteer at least one day a year. Volunteering can include assisting teachers in their classrooms, helping out at recess or even helping out at school events! Click here to read our Volunteer Orientation Training Guide.

We’re excited to have your child with us this session! Here are a few quick reminders:

✍🏻 Waiver Required : If your child was invited to participate, please complete the waiver on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. This is needed for them to participate.

⏰ Dismissal Time: Pick-up is at 4:05 p.m. After two late pick-ups across any club or session, we may have to pause your child’s club participation for the rest of the year.

🌟After-School Competitions: To participate in any after-school competition, students must attend the regular school day.

Congratulations to all the students who competed over the weekend at the Calligraphy Writing Competition! Great job!

The Volleyball club will start on November 13th for those who have been invited to participate.

Basketball

Basketball tryouts will begin on November 19th and November 21st for Grades 6-8. Waivers are available now on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. The last day to complete waivers for tryouts is Friday, November 15.

Coed Flag Football

Coed Flag Football will have tryouts after school on November 20th for Grades 5-8. Waivers to participate can be found on your PowerSchool Parent Portal. The last day to complete waivers for tryouts is Friday, November 15.

If you have any questions about your child's participation please contact the following:

Clubs: Carmelita Lopez at carmelita.lopez@asathrive.org

Tutoring: Christina Chavez christina.chavez@asathrive.org

Mileage Club: If you are interested in volunteering to help, please email kinga.matusik@asathrive.org

Wolfie the Wolf will be on campus one more week, and he's still hungry! We continue inviting all students to bring in any wrapped sweet treats or small goodies to help “feed” Wolfie.

Where to Find Wolfie:
Wolfie will be stationed at the front gate every morning awaiting all his fun treats!

Accepted Donations:

• Wrapped sweet treats
• Small trinkets

Thank you for helping us keep Wolfie full and happy. We can’t wait to see him bursting with goodies at the Fall Festival!

The PACK is still looking for a Fundraising Chair Assistant! This 100% volunteer position is a wonderful way to get involved, help raise funds for our school, and make a positive impact on our students’ experiences. We would love to have you join our team!

For more details or to apply, please contact us at pack@asathrive.org.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our school!

We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Varsity Tutors, bringing FREE online tutoring and learning resources directly to our students!

With Varsity Tutors, ASA students can now access: ✅ 24/7 live tutoring support across various subjects ✅Self-paced and live classes to build essential skills and prep for exams ✅ Career exploration classes to spark curiosity and explore future career paths.

This is an incredible opportunity for students to get the support they need to thrive academically, all through their ASA accounts! The link to access Varsity Tutors is now live and available to all students when they sign into a computer or device with their ASA account.

This is a valuable resource to help students succeed academically and spark interest in future opportunities. To learn more and get started with this incredible resource, visit the Varsity Tutors Launchpad today!

Are you looking for resources to support your student's learning? Be sure to check out our Resource Guide, packed with helpful links!

As our ASA Counseling Program grows we want to share with our families what we are learning and focusing on as a school in the socio-emotional realm. Each week will feature the school wide Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skill, a breathing strategy, and grade level lesson topics

This week's school wide Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skill is: Friendship

Breathing Strategy of the week:Tree Breathing

This week there will be no classroom counseling lessons this week due to a shortened week and Ms. Wendy will be out of office, Wednesday 11/13 and Thursday, 11/14.

• Community Mental Health Resources

• 24/25 Tentative School Counseling Program Skills and Topics at a Glance

If you have any questions or would like counseling support for your child, please contact Ms. Wendy at (909) 465-5405 ext: 3344 or via email at wendy.dastrup@asathrive.org

Click HERE for the breakfast & lunch menu for November.

*If your Wolf requires a vegetarian meal, please be aware that it will need to be ordered 2 weeks in advance. Thank you.

If you have any questions or require a Vegetarian meal option for your Wolf please contact our

Meal Manager: Margarita Cosio at margarita.cosio@asathrive.org

Do you have great photos or video clips of ASA events to share? We are always on the lookout for the best photos and videos to help showcase our school programs and community!

Please email your best photos and video clips to MEDIA@ASATHRIVE.ORG. Please include the event name and date to help us organize the photos and video submissions.