Weekly Wolf Update - September 22nd - 26th, 2025

Posted Date: 9/21/25 (11:00 AM)

Dear ASA Families,

Our staff is looking forward to a wonderful week of Triads—another opportunity to build community and strengthen our partnership. As we enter Fall, it’s a perfect time for reflection and growth. Triads give us a chance to celebrate our students’ progress, set goals, and strengthen the partnership between home and school. Remember, your child is an important part of the triad, so please be sure they attend with you. We kindly ask that everyone be respectful of time. Our teachers are committed to starting and ending on time, and we truly appreciate your support in arriving promptly.

🍂 Monday marks the first day of Fall! A season for new beginnings and growth, we’re excited to embrace it together as a community.

Thank you for your understanding with the reschedule of Howling with the Community. We look forward to seeing you this Wednesday morning at 8:15 AM.

Don’t forget:

📸 Picture Day is Thursday! Students must be in full uniform.

⏰ Minimum Days Monday–Thursday.

🚫 No School Friday.

With appreciation,

Mrs. Valenta

9/22–9/25 – Triad Conferences (Minimum Days) 📑

9/25 – Fall Portraits (Students must wear Uniforms) 📸

9/26 – No School (Staff In-Service) ✏️

10/2 – PACK Meeting 5:30pm in person and online🐺

10/13 – Regular Meeting of the Board @ 5:30 PM Fontana Campus🏫

📸 Picture Day

Picture Day is Thursday, September 25, 2025.

👉 Please note: Students are required to wear their full school uniform.

🚫 This is not a free dress day.

⏰ Reminder: This day is also a Minimum Day due to Triad Conferences. Please plan for early dismissal.

Make sure your child arrives in a uniform and ready to say cheese! 🧀📷

LET’S HIT 100% ATTENDANCE! 🎯

Allegiance STEAM Academy Needs YOUR Help!

If your student is out sick, has doctor’s appointments, or planned vacations…

No problem – keep them learning with our Short-Term Independent Study (ST-IS) program! ST-IS Policy

Why Use ST-IS?

Keeps students on track with classwork
Counts toward attendance goals
Easy to set up – we’ll guide you every step!

Let’s make 100% attendance a reality – together!

Call the front office at (909)258-9937 or Email attendance@asafontana.org to get more info or get started.

📢 Triad Week Reminder ✏️

Triads are scheduled for September 22–25. Please review the following important schedule updates:

👉 Minimum Days all week (Sept. 22–25)

👉 Friday, Sept. 26 – Student-Free Day

🚫 No TK After Care

🚫 No Clubs

✅ Boys & Girls Club will be following their scheduled time.

🕒 Dismissal Times (Sept. 22–25):

TK AM – 11:25 AM
TK PM – 12:40 PM
1st–8th Grade – 12:30 PM

✅ Please plan accordingly for pick-up. Thank you for your support—we look forward to connecting with you during Triads!

STEAM with Mrs. Arnett

[CLICK HERE] for Mrs. Arnett's STEAM Newsletter

🎶 Music with Mr. Delfosse

[CLICK HERE] for Mr. Delfosse's Music Newsletter

Mandarin with Ms. Elva

[CLICK HERE] for Ms. Elva's Mandarin Newsletter

🌎 Spanish with Mrs. Bobadilla

[CLICK HERE] for Mrs. Bobadilla's Spanish Newsletter

🏃 Physical Education with Coach Gordon

[CLICK HERE] for Coach Gordon's PE Newsletter

📣 Save the Date: 2nd Annual Clash of the Pack!

Get ready, ASA community—it’s almost time for one of our most spirited traditions! 🎉 Join us for the 2nd Annual Clash of the Pack Game Day on:

📅 Saturday, October 18, 2025

⏰ Games kick off at 9:00 AM

📍 ASA Fontana Campus — 7930 Locust Avenue, Fontana

🔥 Game Highlights:

🏈 Co-ed Flag Football

🏐 Volleyball Showdowns

☕ Fuel Up Early: PACK will be hosting a snack bar & coffee station starting at 8:30 AM—so come early, grab a cup, and get ready to cheer on your Pack!

💙 This is more than just game day—it’s a celebration of teamwork, school spirit, and community. Mark your calendars, bring your energy, and let’s make this year’s Clash of the Pack bigger and better than ever! 🐺

💥 Who will rise to the challenge? Don’t miss it!

#ClashOfThePack #ASAFamily #WolfPackPride

Counseling Connection🍎

This week's school wide Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skill is: Identifying and Demonstrating Feelings.

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

🏒Family Fun Night at Ontario Reign!

Join us for a fun-filled night of hockey and school spirit as we cheer on the Ontario Reign at Toyota Arena!

📅 Friday, October 17th

📍 Toyota Arena

🎟 A portion of every ticket sold supports ASA Fontana!

✨ Special Raffle:

Purchase your tickets by October 3rd to be entered for a chance to win an Ontario Reign backpack and other exciting goodies!

👉 Get your tickets here: Ontario Reign Tickets – ASA Fontana

Let’s show our school spirit and enjoy an unforgettable night together! 💚💛

📲 Stay Connected with ASA – Download ParentSquare Today!

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! 🎉

Register your account.
Download the free app from the App Store or Google Play.
Stay connected anytime, anywhere.

👉 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. 💚🐺

🌟 Volunteers Wanted! 🌟

We love having families involved, and there are so many ways you can support. Whether it’s helping in the classroom, joining field trips, or lending a hand at future school events.

Important Reminder:

All volunteers must complete the clearance process before participating. Once cleared, you’ll be ready to jump in whenever opportunities come up.

📌 Start the Clearance Process Here:

Live Scan: Click Here
TB Test: Click Here

We truly value our parent and family volunteers—thank you for helping make a difference in our school community!

📢 Dismissal Reminder 🐺

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:

Park and pick up a new one at the office 🏢
Have a clear picture of it on your phone 📱
Request one by email ✉️ — email hello@asafontana.org to have it sent to you.

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. 🐺

🚸 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 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!

Walking Waiver

Immunization Requirements

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.

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 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.

🥤 Reminder: Bring a Water Bottle to School Daily!

To help keep classrooms running smoothly, please make sure your child comes to school with a water bottle daily. Staying hydrated supports learning.

💧 Drinking fountains are available for use throughout the day.

🙏 Thank you for your support!

NO Fast Food and Lunch Drop-Off Procedures

Fast food is not permitted at school as it goes against our wellness program. We kindly ask that you do your best not to send your student to school with fast food.

If your student forgets their lunch, please do not bring fast food to school, as we will not accept it in order to maintain compliance with our wellness policy. Instead, your student will have the option to enjoy a free, healthy school lunch.

If you need to drop off a lunchbox for your student, please note that we aim to minimize classroom disruptions. To help with this, please:

Clearly label your student’s name on the lunchbox.
Encourage your student to pick up their lunchbox during recess or on their way to the lunchroom.

Thank you for your understanding and support in promoting a healthy learning environment for all students.

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.

🔎 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.

👉 Visit asafontana.org/finditfast to quickly get what you need—no searching required.

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