Weekly Wolf Update - May 19-22, 2025

Posted Date: 5/18/25 (11:00 AM)

Together We Can. Together We Did.

As we close out this incredible year, I can’t help but reflect on the marigold garden we’ve planted together—both literally and symbolically.

Earlier this year, I shared The Marigold Story with our staff and students, encouraging us all to be marigolds: to protect our garden, help one another grow, and lead with kindness.

To our ASA families—thank you for being marigolds too. Your partnership, support, and presence have made all the difference. Whether you volunteered your time, showed up at events, or simply encouraged your wolf through each school day, you helped us grow something beautiful.

I’ve always told my own children to leave a place better than you found it, and that’s exactly what we’ve done here. While the garden we’ve nurtured will remain on this campus, the heart of what we’ve built will move with us to our very own campus next year. 🌱🏫

It’s an exciting time ahead! Please stay tuned—we’ll be reaching out this summer to ask for your help as we prepare for our big move. We can’t wait to open the doors of our new home with you by our side.

A reminder for our last day of school: Students may enjoy Summer Fun Free Dress! ☀️ Please ensure outfits follow the school dress code policy to keep things safe and respectful for everyone.

Let’s enjoy these last few days together—lifting one another up, celebrating all we’ve accomplished, and sending off our 8th graders with love and pride. They’ll always be part of the ASA wolf pack.

Together We Can. Together We Did.

With deep appreciation,

Mrs. Valenta 🐾🌼

Dear ASA Families,

We’re excited to celebrate our students’ achievements during the Trimester 3 Awards Assemblies happening this week! 🌟

If your student will be receiving an award, you should have already been notified via ParentSquare or through a physical letter sent home on Friday, May 16th.

📅 Award Assembly Schedule:

Tuesday, May 20th

8th Grade Awards: 8:15 AM

Join us as we recognize and celebrate our amazing 8th graders’ accomplishments and send them off with pride! 🐺

Wednesday, May 21st

🔹TK–3rd Grade: 8:15–8:45 AM

🔹4th–7th Grade: 9:00–9:30 AM

✨ Also on Tuesday, May 20th at 5:00 PM – we invite you to our 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony taking place at EHIGH located at 7775 Sierra Ave., Fontana, CA. All 8th Graders were given 5 tickets to share with their family.

We look forward to seeing you at these special events! 🎉

🚨 Reminder! - No After-School Care (TK-8th)

This is a reminder that there will be NO Boys & Girls Club OR TK After School Care on the following days:

May 19 is a regular school day for all students

May 20–22 are minimum days for all students.
TK/Kindergarten: 12:15 PM
1st–8th Grade: 12:30 PM

✅The last day of Boys & Girls Club was on Friday, May 16.

As our staff prepares for the exciting move to our new campus 🏫, we need to provide teachers with dedicated afternoon time during these minimum days. We truly appreciate your support and understanding during this important transition!

Thank you for your continued support!

AB 84 Could Impact ASA - Learn More Below

Dear ASA Families,

If passed as written, AB 84 could:

Divert more than $210 million away from California charter schools
Make it harder to open new charter public schools
Add new administrative barriers and cut funding for nonclassroom-based learning programs
Increase operational costs through additional layers of bureaucracy

We believe it’s important for families to understand the potential effects this bill could have on our students, teachers, and school programs.

ASA’s Nonprofit Role:

We do not endorse candidates.
We share neutral, factual information.
You are welcome to advocate personally.

For additional information and tools to contact your legislators, visit:

👉 [Learn More About AB 84 and Take Action]

Thank you for staying informed and supporting Allegiance STEAM Academy and all California charter school students!

We hope to see you online tomorrow evening.

Sincerely,

Sebastian Cognetta, Ed.D.

Chief Executive Officer

Allegiance STEAM Academy, Thrive

Join the ASA Fontana Volunteer Crew at the Fontana Days Festival! 🎉 📅 June 5–8, 2025 | Veterans Park

Be part of one of Fontana’s biggest celebrations! Allegiance STEAM Academy Fontana is proud to host a booth at the Fontana Days Festival—and we need YOU to help us make it shine!

This is our moment to connect with the community, highlight our amazing STEAM programs, and welcome new families into the Wolf Pack. Whether you're passionate about sharing what makes ASA special or just love being part of the action, your time and energy will make a big impact!

Booth Hours:

🕔 Thursday, June 5: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

🕔 Friday, June 6: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

🕛 Saturday, June 7: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

🕛 Sunday, June 8: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

💥 Click below to express interest and stay tuned—our scheduling sign-up is coming soon.

Let’s show Fontana the heart of ASA! 💚🐺

ASA Outreach Team Interest Form

📚 2024-2025 Yearbooks Are Now on Sale!

Great news! Yearbooks have arrived and will be distributed to students on Tuesday.

If you haven’t purchased one yet, there are still some available—don’t miss out on this year’s memories!

Stop by the front office or scan the code on the flyer if you'd like to buy one before they’re gone.

The memories, the milestones, the moments that matter—capture it all with this year’s ASA Fontana Yearbook!

Don’t miss your chance to own a keepsake filled with unforgettable experiences from the 2024-2025 school year. 📖✨

📲 Scan the code on the flyer to secure your copy or stop by the Front Office!

Counseling Connection🍎

This week's school wide Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skill is: Transitioning and Saying Goodbye

If you have any questions or would like counseling support for your child, you can reach Mr. Thornhill at (909) 258-9937 or via email at aodhan.thornhill@asathrive.org

Resources and Links

Community Mental Health Resources

The Digital Learning Services Department at SBCSS is hosting an exciting AI workshop for your students. Students will have the opportunity to explore the world of artificial intelligence through interactive activities and imaginative discovery. In this session, they’ll develop a foundational understanding of AI, discover its impact on everyday life, and have the opportunity to experiment with innovative AI technologies.

Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to register your students as soon as possible.

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

S.T.E.A.M. 🚀 with Mrs. Arnett

CLICK HERE for Mrs. Arnett's STEAM newsletter.

🀄 MANDARIN with Ms, Elva

CLICK HERE for Ms. Elva's Mandarin newsletter.

🤸 PHYSICAL EDUCATION with Coach G

CLICK HERE for Coach Gordon's PE newsletter.

🎻 MUSIC with Mr. Delfosse

CLICK HERE for Mr. Delfosse's music newsletter.

📚 SPANISH with Mrs. Bobadilla

CLICK HERE for Mrs. Bobadilla's Spanish newsletter.

📚Telling Tails-Reading Program🐾

Click here to download the PDF

⭐ASA PARTNERS WITH VARSITY TUTORS⭐

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!

Varsity Tutors Platform Overview

📢 ASA NEEDS YOUR HELP! 📢

Please fill out the Alternative Income Form to ensure ASA receives all available funding.

📝 How to access the form:

💻 Your participation makes a huge difference in supporting our school community! Thank you for your help! 🐾

📷 Click the picture for more info!

Select here for How to Access Parent Portal.

🚸 Permission to Walk To/From School & Release of Liability

Dear Parents/Guardians,

If your student plans to walk home after school, we kindly ask that you complete the attached Permission to Walk To/From School & Release of Liability Form 📑.

This form ensures that we have your consent for your child to walk home safely and acknowledges that the school is not responsible for any incidents that may occur while they are walking.

Please complete and return the form to the front office to ensure your child's safety and compliance with school procedures.

Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Walking Waiver

Medication at School

Just a reminder — if you dropped off medication for the school year, please make sure to pick it up no later than Thursday, or it will be discarded.

Immunization Requirements

This is a reminder regarding Immunization requirements for the 2024-2025 school year. If you haven't done so already, please make an appointment now with your child’s doctor to ensure that they receive all school required vaccines. You can now request access to your child’s Digital Vaccine Record to provide proof of immunizations.

The health and safety of your child is very important to us here at Allegiance STEAM Academy Thrive. Please do not forget to inform the health office of any health concerns you have regarding your child.

We are pleased to inform you that all enrolled students at Allegiance STEAM Academy are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at NO CHARGE for the 2024-2025 school year! No further action is required of you.

Click HERE for the to visit our Food Services page on our school website.

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.

Please click on the links below to view important information

📞 Need to visit the front office? Please call 909-258-9937 to make an appointment

🤒 Is your child feeling ill?

🏫 Report an Absence

⚕️School Health Office

💚 Interested in Volunteering?

🔔 School Bell Schedule

📆 2024-2025 Academic Calendar

📣 2024-2025 Event Calendar

🎒 New Family Resources

🧇 May Breakfast Menu

🥪 May Lunch Menu

👕 School Dress Code Policy

🏫 ASA Attendance Policy

[Sunday, May 18 at 2:10 PM]
🚨 Reminder!
Trimester 3 Award Assemblies are happening this week on Tuesday & Wednesday!

TUESDAY, May 20 – 8th Grade Awards
WEDNESDAY, May 21 – TK–7th Grade Awards

If your student is being recognized, you should have received a ParentSquare message and a physical letter that went home on Friday with your student.

Please see the award schedule below.

Tuesday, May 20th
8th Grade Awards: 8:15 AM
Join us as we recognize and celebrate our amazing 8th graders’ accomplishments and send them off with pride! 🐺

Wednesday, May 21st
🔹TK–3rd Grade: 8:15–8:45 AM
🔹4th–7th Grade: 9:00–9:30 AM

✨ Also on Tuesday, May 20th at 5:00 PM – we invite you to our 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony taking place at EHIGH located at 7775 Sierra Ave., Fontana, CA. All 8th Graders were given 5 tickets to share with their family.

We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing students! - Let’s finish the year strong! 🎉