Weekly Wolf Update

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

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community Members,

We are excited about the many events we have planned and would love your participation! Your involvement plays a crucial role in making these events successful and staying connected.

Here are few upcoming events you can attend or volunteer for:

• Navigating the Digital World Community Discussion
• Veteran's Day- *see details below
• Fall Festival - *see details below

We would also like to remind everyone that students who arrive early for breakfast are expected to eat before the start of the school day. Breakfast is served to ensure our students have the energy and focus they need for a successful day of learning.

Please remind your child that if they come for breakfast, they should use this time to eat and fuel up for the day. We want to ensure a smooth and timely transition to class for all students.

We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your continued support!

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.

Come support our volleyball teams as ASA takes on Woodcrest this Monday!

-The Girl's Volleyball team will play at 4:00 pm

-The Boys Volleyball team will play at 5:00 pm

The games will be held at Woodcrest Jr. High, 2725 S. Campus Ave., Ontario, CA, 91761.

Let's cheer our team to victory! Go Wolves!

• Wise Wolves will be cancelled on Tuesday. If you have any questions, please reach out to lauren.mcguire@asathrive.org.

• Yearbook will be cancelled on Tuesday. There will be an optional meeting on Wednesday, October 23. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Wayne at wayne.pang@asathrive.org.
  

• Girls Volleyball practice will be cancelled on Tuesday. If you have any questions contact Ms. Borges at rylee.borges@asathrive.org.
  

Our entire ASA community is invited to join us for an important panel discussion designed to help our community better understand the impacts of technology on our youth. We’ll explore key topics such as social media, privacy, and the effects of digital tools on brain development, while providing insights from a diverse group of experts.

What to Expect: We’ll discuss:

• How social media algorithms polarize communities and create addiction

• Implications of tech use on brain development

• Non-social media tech use, group chats, and privacy concerns

Meet the Panelists:

• Wendy Dastrup – ASA Counselor

• Cindy Aguilar – ASA School Psychologist

• Dr. Allycin Powell-Hicks - Mental Health Expert and television host

• Ernie Delgado – CEO/Founder of Beyond Technology Education

• Anthony Semenza – DA Investigator/ Law Enforcement Officer

• Edgar Hernandez – High School Teacher

• ASA Educators and Administrators

Event Details:

🗓️ When: Tuesday, October 22nd, 5:00-6:30pm
📍 Where: ASA Chino: The Den

We are thrilled to announce that Corey the Dribbler, a world-renowned basketball handler and motivational speaker, will be visiting our school this Thursday! Corey has entertained and inspired thousands of students across the country with his incredible basketball skills and powerful messages about hard work, perseverance, and making positive choices.

During his visit, Corey will showcase his amazing dribbling skills and share valuable lessons on:

• Building confidence
• Setting and achieving goals
• Staying active and healthy
• Overcoming obstacles with determination

Thank you to our PACK for setting this up for our Wolves! We can't wait for them to experience this fun and motivating event!

PM TK/K classes are invited to come to class early if they would like to participate in the Corey the Dribbler assemblies. This is not required, but we also wanted to offer the option to our pm students to participate. Please see the flyer for more details!

Please be reminded that every Friday is a minimum day. For the bell schedule, see the "important Information" section below.

10/28- 5th Grade Catalina Parent Night *Stay tuned for details

10/29- High School Night *Stay tuned for details

10/30- End of Trimester 1

10/31- Literature Day! *Stay tuned for details

11/01- No School for Students (Teacher Work/ Staff Professional Learning Day)

11/01- Lost & Found items will be donated

11/05- School Site Council Board Meeting @ 5pm

11/07 & 11/08- Veteran's Day Assemblies

Last year, ASA honored veterans with an assembly on Veterans Day. Veterans joined us for grade level assemblies. The assemblies had an incredible impact on our community and allowed our students to understand the importance of honoring Veterans. Veterans will be invited to sit on stage and participate in a panel discussion. They may participate as much or as little as they are comfortable. Our main focus is to honor those that have served. Please click below to RSVP.

Wristband sales will begin online October 27th!

*PACK is looking for volunteers!

(High school students can fulfill their community service hours as well)

*PACK is also looking for local business sponsors. Email pack@asathrive.org for inquiries.

Need to Visit the Front Office?

24-25 Bell Schedule

24-25 Academic Calendar

24-25 Event Calendar

October Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Interested in Volunteering?

Dress Code

Attendance Policy

Drop Off & Pick Up Guidelines

Sign-ups for Session 2 are now open on your PowerSchool Parent Portal! Please read the instructions carefully & don't forget to complete the sign-up process to ensure your child's spot!

Please complete the form by Monday, October 21, 2024.

Please click here for instructions on creating or accessing your PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Our Lost and Found is overflowing with jackets, water bottles, lunchboxes, and other items that students have left behind. We kindly ask that you remind your student to check the Lost and Found for any missing belongings.

Deadline: All unclaimed items will be donated on November 1st.

You're also welcome to stop by the school to check for any items that may belong to your child. Please make sure to do so before the donation date!

Thank you for your cooperation!

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 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!

Thank you to all the families that have registered for our Winter Fundraiser! This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a school community, spread some holiday cheer, and raise essential funds for our students and programs.

We’re grateful for the generosity and support of our parent community, and we look forward to making this a memorable and successful event! Last day to turn in orders is October 28th.

Last week the PACK had 2 shade coverings installed for our Wolves. One was put up in the Kindergarten area and another one near the playground. Your 23-24 Color Run funds are hard at work!

Thank you for your continued support and involvement. Be sure to follow us on social media for regular updates. Together we're making a difference for our Wolves!

Get ready, because our next Spirit Wear Sale is just around the corner! 🎉 Be on the lookout for our new drop—it’s a good one, and you won’t want to miss it!

Whether you’re updating your collection or grabbing some gear for the first time, this sale will have something for everyone. Stay tuned for the official launch date and details, and get ready to show off your school pride in style!

Thanks for your support, and we can’t wait to see everyone rocking their spirit wear!

If your Wolf requires daily, as-needed, or emergency medication in the health office for the 2024-2025 school year, please ensure that all necessary medication forms have been completed. This applies to both prescription and over-the-counter medications, which must have a physician-signed authorization form.

For all required forms related to your child’s medical needs, please visit the ASA Thrive Chino Health Office webpage.

We are thrilled to offer a variety of sports and clubs this year, providing students with opportunities to thrive, learn, and grow. These activities also highlight the importance of regular school attendance.

Please remember that students must be present during the regular school day to participate in any after-school competitions. Additionally, after two late pick-ups from any club or session, your child will not be able to participate in clubs for the rest of the year. Dismissal for clubs is at 4:05 pm.

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

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

Sports: Alex Arellano 111 at alex.arellano111@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

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: Overcoming Fear

Breathing Strategy of the week: Shoulder Rolls

Lesson of the week: 3rd and 4th grade will be learning about coping strategies they can access when feeling dysregulated or enduring tough situations.

• 3rd and 4th grade - Coping Skills Lesson

• Coping Strategies Infographic

*Please note that Ms. Wendy will be out Thursday, 10/24 - Tuesday, 10/29

• 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 October.

*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.