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Weekly Wolf Update - September 7th - 11th, 2026

Posted Date: 09/06/26 (11:00 AM)


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๐Ÿบ Howl Into September!

As we head into the Labor Day weekend, I hope everyone has a chance to slow down, enjoy some extra time together, and recharge! Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September and honors the contributions and achievements of American workers. It is a wonderful reminder to recognize the hard work and dedication that help our communities thrive.

I hope you all enjoy a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved three-day weekend! We look forward to welcoming our Wolves back on Tuesday, ready for another great week of learning and growing.

๐Ÿ“š Triad Conferences Coming Up!

Our Triad Conferences are coming up! On September 9th at 4:00 PM, teachers will be sending out their Triad sign-up links for conferences taking place the week of September 28โ€“October 1.

Please keep the following dates in mind:
๐Ÿ“… September 28โ€“October 1: Minimum Days
๐Ÿซ Friday, October 2: Student-Free Day โ€” No School for Students

Please be sure to sign up for a Triad with each of your childโ€™s teachers.
Middle school families will sign up with their childโ€™s homeroom teacher.

What is a Triad Conference?
Triads are an opportunity to build a strong school-home partnership. Each conference includes the parent(s), student, and teacher working together to reflect on learning, celebrate successes, and set goals for continued growth.

โญ Students play a prominent role in the conference, so please make sure your child attends the Triad with you.

๐Ÿšจ Important Childcare Information

Please note that Boys & Girls Club will NOT be available September 28โ€“October 1 due to Triad Conferences.

TK & KN Daycare will be available until 12:30 PM only on these minimum days.

Thank you for your partnership and support! We look forward to connecting with our families and students during Triad Conferences. ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›

โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™ R.E.D. Friday!

This Friday, September 11, we will be celebrating R.E.D. Friday โ€” Remember Everyone Deployed. R.E.D. 

Friday is a way to show our support and remember the brave men and women who are currently serving our country and are away from home.

We hope to see a SEA OF RED across our campus on Friday! โค๏ธ๐Ÿบ

Thank you for all you do to support our Wolves. Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend, and weโ€™ll see you Tuesday!

September Newsletter


This month, Thrive at Home: Building Strong Habits for Student Success is helping families explore simple ways to protect studentsโ€™ attention and create home routines that support focused learning. 

Visit asathrive.org/thriveathomeseptember for a short audio overview, practical family tips, conversation starters, and easy-to-use resources you can put into practice right away. You donโ€™t need to make big changes all at onceโ€”choose one simple strategy that works for your family and build from there.
Important Information

Attendance & ๐Ÿ“š Short-Term Independent Study (ST-IS)

โฐ Attendance
Students should be in their seats by 8:00 AM each school day. ๐Ÿง’ TK PM & Kindergarten PM students start at 11:45 AM Mondayโ€“Thursday and 8:00 AM on Fridays.
Students arriving after 8:05 AM (or after their scheduled start time) must be signed in at the Front Office by a parent/guardian. ๐Ÿ“ Please refer to the Bell Schedule and Academic Calendar when planning appointments or vacations.

๐Ÿ“š Short-Term Independent Study (ST-IS)
ST-IS is available for qualifying absences due to illness, medical appointments, or planned family vacations. Requests must be made through the Front Office and are available for up to 15 school days. Longer requests require Administrative approval.

โœ๏ธ A Parent Agreement must be signed, and all assigned work must be completed and returned by the due date to receive attendance credit.

 Important: If you signed the ST-IS Agreement at Back to School Night, you must still come into the Front Office to sign the agreement before requesting Independent Study.

โ“ Questions?
โ˜Ž๏ธ Contact the Front Office at (909) 258-9937.
 

๐Ÿ“ข Dismissal Reminder ๐Ÿบ

Parents, to ensure a faster and safer dismissal , please follow these reminders:

๐Ÿš— Carline: Have your placard ๐Ÿ“„ clearly displayed on your dashboard.
๐Ÿšถ Front Gate: Have your placard ๐Ÿ“„ in your hand.

Forgot your placard? You can:

  • Park and pick up a new one at the office ๐Ÿข
  • Have a clear picture of your placard on your phone ๐Ÿ“ฑ
  • Request one by email โœ‰๏ธ โ€” email hello@asafontana.org to have it sent to you.

โš ๏ธ Students will not be called for dismissal without a placard.

Boys & Girls Club: If your student is enrolled in the Boys & Girls Club, they will be released and checked in during dismissal. Students must be picked up and signed out by the Boys & Girls Club at the side gate.

๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Walking Home: Walking waivers were included as part of the parent registration process for the 2026โ€“2027 school year. If you have questions regarding your studentโ€™s walking waiver or not sure if you completed one, please contact the Front Office at 909-258-9937.

๐Ÿ’š We kindly ask all parents and guardians to remain respectful and mindful of our staff as they work hard every day to ensure the safety of all our students. ๐Ÿบ
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๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Events

๐ŸšซSeptember 7 โ€“ Labor Day (No School)
 ๐ŸšŒ September 23 โ€“ 4th Grade Field Trip to the LA Zoo
๐Ÿ“ธ September 28 โ€“ Fall Portraits (Picture Day)
 ๐Ÿ“… September 28โ€“October 1 โ€“ Triad Conferences (Minimum Days)
 ๐Ÿšซ September 28โ€“October 1 โ€“ No Boys & Girls Club
 ๐Ÿ”’ September 29 โ€“ Lockdown Drill @ 8:30 AM
 ๐Ÿšซ October 2 โ€“ No School (Teacher Work Day โ€“ No Students)
Enrichment Newsletter

๐Ÿ”ฌ STEAM with Mrs. Dawkins

Explore what our students have been learning, creating, and discovering in STEAM!

๐Ÿ“– View the STEAM Newsletter:

๐Ÿ€„ Mandarin with Mrs. Elva

Take a look at what our students are learning and exploring in Mandarin!

๐Ÿ“– View the Mandarin Newsletter:

Spanish with Mrs. Bobadilla

See what our students are learning and practicing in Spanish!

๐Ÿ“– View the Spanish Newsletter:

๐ŸŽต Music with Mr. David

See what our students have been learning, practicing, and creating through music!

๐Ÿ“– View the Music Newsletter:

๐Ÿƒ P.E. with Mr. Herrera

Check out what our students are working on and learning in P.E.!

๐Ÿ“– View the P.E. Newsletter:
Counseling Corner

๐Ÿบ Wolf Skill of the Week: Stay on Track ๐ŸŒŸ

Staying on track means staying focused while learning and working toward your goals. Giving your best effort in everything you do helps you grow, improve, and become the best version of yourself.

At ASA, we practice staying on track by remaining focused in class, giving our best effort, celebrating small improvements each day, and continuing to work toward our goals. Every step forward counts! ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ’ฌ Character Skill Reflections:
  • What is one goal that you have for yourself this school year?
  • Why is it important to give your best effort in everything that you do?

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

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๐Ÿบ Join PACK for a Picnic at the Park! ๐ŸŒณ

ASA families, come join PACK for a fun afternoon at the park! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’› 

๐Ÿ“… Friday, September 11 โฐ 12:30โ€“2:30 PM ๐Ÿ“ Benjamin Fernandez Park

Enjoy an afternoon of snacks, Kona Ice, play, and great conversation with our ASA community! ๐Ÿง๐ŸŒณ

๐ŸŒŸ A quick note from school: PACK is our parent-sponsored group, and we are so excited for our families to have this fun time together! ASA staff will be in Friday afternoon Professional Development, so we won't be present, but we hope you all have a wonderful afternoon.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Parent/Guardian must be present with their student(s) for the duration of the event.

All ASA families are welcome! ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›
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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 2026-2027 school year! No further action is required of you.
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La Gran Fiesta

๐ŸŽ‰ Community Event: La Gran Fiesta! ๐ŸŽ‰

ASA Fontana families, youโ€™re invited to La Gran Fiesta, a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration hosted by the City of Fontana! 

Join the community for an evening of live music, performances, delicious food trucks, entertainment, and family fun! ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŒฎ๐ŸŽจ

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, September 19
 โฐ 5:00โ€“9:00 PM
 ๐Ÿ“ Miller Amphitheater
 17004 Arrow Blvd., Fontana, CA 92335

๐ŸŽค Featuring the Yamila & Yali Guerra Orchestra and much more!

โœจ Free event | All ages welcome!

We hope our ASA Wolfpack families can take part in this wonderful community celebration! ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›
For more information, please see the flyer above.
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๐Ÿ”Ž Find It Fast

Looking for something specific? Our Find It Fast page is your one-stop hub for the most frequently accessed school resources.

Whether you're checking the academic calendar, bell schedules, or monthly meal menus, or need quick access to important forms like reporting an absence or reviewing the dress code policy, it's all just a click away.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Visit asafontana.org/finditfast to quickly get what you needโ€”no searching required.


๐Ÿ“ž Need to visit the front office? Please call 909-258-9937 to make an appointment
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CAMPUS & FACILITIES UPDATE


We know our families and Wolves are eager for updates on our campus environment. We want to provide our families with an update on our physical campusโ€”both the direct improvements our team has implemented and the status of district-managed projects.

School-Led Improvements
To ensure our students have a secure and comfortable learning environment, our ASA Fontana team has directly initiated and completed several recent upgrades:
  • Upgraded Security Surveillance: A comprehensive security camera system is currently being installed across campus to enhance overall safety and monitoring.
  • Filtered Water Hydration Station: A new filtered water refill station has been installed, giving students easy access to clean drinking water throughout the day.
  • Targeted Climate Control: In response to an outage in one of our classroom AC units, FUSD installed a mobile air conditioning unit to keep the space comfortable until the primary unit's full replacement.

District-Managed Property & Playground Status

Because ASA Fontana leases our campus facility, capital improvements and structural property developments are managed through Fontana Unified School District (FUSD).
While the initial playground installation phase has been completed on the campus, the space requires a few remaining finishing items and final safety inspections before it can be officially opened for regular student use.
  • Prioritizing Student Safety: Ensuring the space fully meets all required safety and operational standards is top priority. The playground area will open once final clearance steps are complete by FUSD.
  • Ongoing Coordination: Our administration remains in regular communication with district staff to receive updates on the project schedule, final inspections, and next steps for completion.

We share our families' enthusiasm for a fully completed campus and appreciate your patience while these final property details are finalized. We will continue to share updates as soon as confirmed timelines are provided by the district.