The temperatures may have been hot, hot, hot this week ☀️🔥, but that didn’t stop the learning and growing happening on campus! At the same time, we’ve been making adjustments to ensure our wolves are safe — limiting physical activity outdoors and providing extra reminders for hydration. Please help us by sending your child to school with a labeled water bottle each day. Labeling all water bottles, lunch boxes, backpacks, and jackets helps us quickly return lost items to their owners.

For our TK/K families:

🚗 We encourage you to park in the parking lot when walking in to pick up or drop off your students, as space is limited out front.

🚦 If you park on Locust, please stay behind the orange cone and large pole.

💡 A great suggestion came from our Howling with the Community — TK/K families putting on hazard lights when parked. This helps other drivers know you are parked and not waiting in the 1–8 drop-off/pick-up line.

Finally, a very important reminder: 🚸 Please avoid walking students across the street in unsafe areas, making U-turns in front of the school, or stopping in traffic lanes. Even if it feels quick or convenient, these actions are unsafe and against the law. Let’s work together to keep every wolf safe. 💛

👉 Don’t miss out — Tri 1 Clubs and Sports sign-ups are due Monday! Make sure your child is registered so they can take part, get involved, and shine beyond the classroom. 🐾

With appreciation,

Mrs. Valenta 🐾

At Allegiance STEAM Academy, we are deeply committed to providing every student with the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to thrive — not only today, but well into the future. As part of that commitment, we are placing a school-wide focus on strengthening math learning across all grade levels this year.

Here’s why:

Math is more than just numbers — it’s a powerful predictor of success in school, college, and life. Research shows that readiness for Algebra by 8th grade is one of the strongest indicators of high school graduation and college achievement. By helping students build a strong math foundation early, we are opening doors to their future.

In today’s world, students need more than content — they need to think critically, solve problems, and innovate. Math teaches exactly that. Whether students are learning to estimate, create models, or reason through complex situations, they are building the same skills used by engineers, doctors, designers, entrepreneurs, and other changemakers.

As a STEAM school, we prepare students for a world full of exciting careers — from robotics to renewable energy, from biotech to aerospace. These fields demand strong math skills, and our students deserve to be ready for them.

You don’t need to be a math expert to support your child’s learning. What matters most is your encouragement, curiosity, and growth mindset. When students hear, “I believe in you,” or “Let’s figure this out together,” it makes a big difference.

This year, we’ll be offering Family Math Nights, resources, and ongoing communication to help you feel confident and supported.

We’re committed to making math:

Let’s work together to help our students thrive in math — because their future is worth it.

The theme of this night is Growth Starts Here: Developing Mathematical Mindsets. The focus for this evening will be in changing how we talk about and approach math. Topics will include: the power of a growth mindset in math, avoiding “I am not a math person” language, and strategies for building math confidence at home. 

We hope you’ll say, “Count Me In!” and we’ll see you there. 

Hey parents! 👋 A heads-up that the deadline to sign the kids up for trimester 1 clubs and sports is this Monday (Aug 25th). Don't miss out! Here's the link to check them out and register: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/55560450. Let me know if you have any trouble with it! Email Mr. Tony: tony.moran@asathrive.org for clubs and tutoring or Coach JC for Sports at juan.avila@asathrive.org. 

-Mr. Tony and Coach JC

What is School Counseling?

School counseling supports students with their academic, personal, and social development. We provide guidance on setting goals, resolving conflicts, and overcoming school-related challenges. Unlike therapy, which addresses deeper emotional issues and involves longer term support, school counseling focuses on immediate needs and short-term strategies. 

Responsive Services include crisis, work refusal, grief, friendship problems, self-regulation difficulties, and more. Requests typically entail student check-in, parent contact, teacher/admin consult, and follow-ups as needed. 

Short term individual services can also be provided for students in areas of school related challenges. Therapy referrals for deeper concerns can also be coordinated with the help of Care Solace.

ASA Counseling Services

Counseling Connection🍎

This week's school wide Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skill is: Keeping Your Den Clean

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

Allegiance STEAM Academy is now using ParentSquare, a simple and secure way for families to stay connected and informed. With ParentSquare, you can:

✅ Customize how you receive messages (email, text, or app notifications)

✅ RSVP for school and classroom activities

✅ Sign permission slips digitally

✅ Securely access important student documents

Getting started is quick and easy! 🎉

👉 Visit asafontana.org/parentsquare to learn more and download the app today!

👉 Click here to access the Getting Started Guide

Together, we’ll make communication simpler, faster, and stronger. 💚🐺

Parents, to ensure a faster and safer dismissal 🚦, please:

🚗 Carline: Have your placard 📄 clearly displayed on your dashboard.

🚶 Front Gate: Have your placard 📄 in your hand.

📌 Forgot your placard? You can:

Reminder: Students will not be called without a placard.

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

🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ If you wish for your student to walk off campus, please complete the Walking Waiver linked below.

We kindly remind all parents to be respectful and mindful to our staff 💚 as they work hard to ensure the safety of your student every day. 🐺

If your student plans to walk home after school, we kindly ask that you complete the Permission to Walk To/From School & Release of Liability Form linked here. As a reminder students are to walk off campus and to not wait in front of the school to be picked up in the car line.

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 the form directly in ParentSquare to ensure your child's safety and compliance with school procedures.

Thank you for your attention to this matter!

This is a reminder regarding Immunization requirements for the 2025-2026 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.

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 2025-2026 school year! No further action is required of you.

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

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.