Timberwolf Times

Timberwolves,

We had another great week at WoodCreek. On Wednesday, we had the opportunity of hosting Open House for our 6th grade parents. Thank you to all that came out to walk the halls and meet your child's teachers. We had a great turnout!

This Wednesday, August 28th, we will have Open House for both 7th and 8th grade parents starting at 6:00pm. We ask that you please refrain from parking across the street in the SPORTS COMPLEX. Please use the back parking behind WCJH or park on the streets where permitted.

For those of you that didn’t make it out to the Pre-Season Volleyball Tournament, you can catch the girls in action this week as they start district against Katy Jr. High. Please see calendar below for times and dates of each team.

FUN FOOD FRIDAY is back! Our first one of the year will be held on Friday, Sept 6th. Please see below for more information. Our PTA has also created a few links to pre-order lunch, and to volunteer or donate items so that FFF is a success. It's a great way to volunteer and see some smiling faces!

Lastly, if your student is considering joining Science Olympiad, NHD (National History Day) or wanting to take a trip of a lifetime be sure to see the flyers below for information.

As I said last week, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. It is important that the lines of communication between all members of our school community remain open and available. Together, WCJH will be a community of kindness, excellence, and trust.

Dr. Andrew Lowry

Principal

WoodCreek Junior High

Monday, August 26th

• Women’s Independence Day
• Theatre: Musical Auditions (Room T-12) 4:15-6:15pm

Tuesday, August 27th

• Lyndon Baines Johnson Day
• Theatre: Musical Auditions (Room T-12) 4:15-6:15pm

Wednesday, August 28th

• Jazz Band Auditions during class
• 7th & 8th Grade Open House @ 6:00-7:30pm (see info below)

Thursday, August 29th

• Jazz Band Auditions during class
• 7th Grade Girls Volleyball vs. KJH @ KJH 5:15-8:15pm
• 8th Grade Girls Volleyball vs. KJH @ WCJH 5:15-8:15pm
• Show your school spirit and WEAR TIE DYE!
• Theatre: Musical Auditions Call Backs (Room T-12) 4:15-6:15pm

Friday, August 30th

Monday, September 2nd

• Staff and Student Holiday - NO SCHOOL
• Hydrocephalus Month
  
• Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
  
• Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
  

Tuesday, September 3rd

• 7th Grade Football vs SLJH @ SLHS 5:15-8:15pm
• Band: Private Lessons 4:15-8:45pm

Wednesday, September 4th

• 8th Grade Football vs SLJH @ SLHS 5:15-8:15p
• 7th Grade Girls Volleyball vs. HJH @ WCJH 5:15-8:15pm
  
• 8th Grade Girls Volleyball vs. HJH @ HJH 5:15-8:15pm
• Show your school spirit and WEAR CAMO!

Thursday, September 5th

• Cross Country Meet @ WCJH 5:15PM
• Cheerleading Practice 4:15pm
  

Friday, September 6th

• PTA Fun Food Friday during all lunches (see info below)
• Orchestra Ice Cream Social 4:15--7:00pm

Students that have PTA memberships along with an adult membership will get the privilege of being first in line for FFF.

This is an exciting time for the students, especially 6th grade. It only happens 6 times during the school year. September 6th will be the first one! FFF is when students get to purchase Chick-fil-A, pizza, chips, soda and candy. The event is a fundraiser that helps support WCJH. Parents are able to pre-purchase Chick-fil-A and pizza via our website. Wristbands will be given out during lunch to students that pre-purchased entrees on September 3rd and 4th. Pre-purchased option will close at 8am on Wednesday, September 4th. The student are able to purchase entrees in advance on the 3th and 4th during lunch with CASH only.

If you miss the pre-purchase window, students will have to wait till Friday during their lunch period. Soda, chips and candy are cash pay the day of the event only. Notice there is a price increase from last year. Make sure your child knows if they pre-purchased an entrée and/or is a PTA member! This will make the wristband distribution run smoothly!

Wristbands are the students responsibility to keep up with and must be worn on Friday, the day of the event!

If you did not pre-purchase and your child does not have a wristband, no worries, they will get to participate and purchase items as the Admin team releases them from the Cafeteria. Items for prepaid and purchase will be set up in the hallway and rotunda. Volunteers and staff will direct students.

We will have a limited amount of extra entrees for purchase along with tons of candy, chips and soda. CASH ONLY the day of the event! No bills larger than $20, please. Volunteers and donations are needed for this event. If you have a business that would like to sponsor, let us know.

Tentative dates for FFF for the 2024-25 school year: Oct 31st (Thursday), Dec 6th, Jan 17th, Feb 28th and May 2nd.

PTA knows that this is a fun event for all students and we can not wait to have the 6th graders experience this Jr High event. Please know that all the volunteers strive to make the event run smoothly and efficiently. We definitely work better as a pack on FFF!

I would like to thank you once again for your continual support of the programs being offered here at WCJH. With your help, we will have the opportunity to create more effective instructional programs. We are continually looking for ways to improve the educational setting at WCJH. I am looking for parents who are dedicated to our campus and are looking for ways to assist the school in reaching our improvement goals. I am asking for any WCJH parent, who desires a position on the WoodCreek Junior High Campus Advisory Team, complete this form.

The WCJH Campus Advisory Team consists of parents, teachers, administrators, interested community members, and supportive business partners. The purpose of the team is to become informed on various educational issues that are important to WCJH and Katy I.S.D. There are approximately 4 meetings each school year. The majority of the meetings are held at 4:30 p.m. Currently, we have three parent member positions to fill. This will be a two-year term, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 school year.

If you are interested in being a member of the WCJH Campus Advisory Team, please complete this form no later than Friday, September 6, 2024 by 3:00pm. The following week all responses will be placed in a “hat” and names will be randomly drawn for the selection of our new members. The lottery system makes the selection process random and equitable. Please consider playing an important role in the future of WoodCreek Junior High School and in your children’s educational career.

Respectfully,

Dr. Lowry

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A parent/guardian of a school-age child has the responsibility to require that his/her child attend school regularly.

When sickness or another reason necessitates an absence, a note signed by the parent/guardian or phone call explaining the reason for the absence is required prior to or when the student returns to school.

If a student fails to submit a note from the parent or the school does not receive a phone call from the parent, the absence will automatically be considered unexcused.

We appreciate the parents and caregivers and want everyone to know we are here to work with you and your child. There may be days that your child doesn't feel 100%. As long as they are not running a fever or contagious, coming to school is still the best way to stay on top of their studies and continue to gain the knowledge and education that we strive to provide all students.

WoodCreek Junior High School Attendance Clerk

Melissa Hill

Email: melissajhill@katyisd.org

Phone: 281-234-0923

In accordance with Texas Education Code 28.004 and Senate Bill 9, junior high students will receive instruction on the required health TEKS specific to abuse and violence prevention. Under Texas statute, parents/guardians must choose to “opt-in” for their student to participate in the lessons that address the topics of abuse and violence prevention.

On September 2, 2024, parents/guardians will receive information via email on how to view associated lessons and record their decision for student “opt-in” of these lessons.

Below are the windows for both the parent opt-in and when lessons will be taught:

• Parent Opt-In Window: September 2nd – September 30th
• Instruction Window: November 4th – December 20th

WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRAVEL TO GREECE, ITALY & ECUADOR

JOIN NATIONAL HISTORY DAY

The Academic Counseling, College and Career Guidance department will offer College and Career Connection Webinars on Wednesdays from 6pm-7pm each week. The live presentations will take place from 6pm-7pm via Zoom Webinar.

Participants are not required to register for each individual session. Presentations will be recorded and placed on the Academic Counseling webpage.

For more information, please contact Remona Clark at remonalclark@katyisd.org or 396-7452.

Tutorial Information at WoodCreek Junior High

They will be held from 8:20-8:50am per the subject and grade schedule.

Students will enter the building for tutorials between 8:15-8:30am at the BACK OF THE SCHOOL, on the academic end of the building, through the door near Room 1173 (8th Grade Math Hallway). Students arriving after 8:30am will not be permitted to attend tutorials and will have to enter the building through the school’s main entrance.

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• 6th Grade for 2024-2025 - Text the message @wcjhwolf31 to the number 81010.
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• 8th Grade for 2024-2025 - Text the message @wcjhwolf29 to the number 81010.

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Mission Statement: WoodCreek Junior High, in partnership with the community, parents, and students, will provide a safe, positive, engaging learning environment that is devoted to empowering each student to become a productive, responsible, respectful citizen while achieving academic excellence.

Website: https://www.katyisd.org/WCJH
Location: 1801 Woodcreek Bend Lane, Katy, TX, USA
Phone: (281) 234-0800
Facebook: facebook.com/woodcreekjrhigh/
X: @WoodCreekJrHigh

Instagram: @WoodCreekJrHigh

Dr. Andrew Lowry - Principal

Lauren Merriman - Assistant Principal - Student Support

Derek Ankney - Assistant Principal - 6th grade

Angel Bateman - Assistant Principal - 7th Grade

Ryan Saam - Assistant Principal - 8th grade

Aiesha Mercadel - Counselor - 6th Grade

Tiffany Mitchell - Counselor - 7th Grade

Meghan McCarthy - Counselor - 8th Grade