Weekly Wolf Update - March 23rd- 27th, 2026

Posted Date: 03/22/26 (11:00 AM)

📸 8th Grade Promotion Pictures

Thursday, March 26th

Reminder: Promotion pictures will be taken at 8:30 AM. Students should wear their best formal attire 👗👔 while still following the school dress code.

Please make sure your student arrives on time so they can be photographed first thing in the morning.

This is a special keepsake to celebrate their 8th grade year! 🎓

🌸📸 Spring Picture Day

Thursday, March 26th

Reminder: Spring Picture Day will take place on Thursday, March 26th for all students! 🎉

Students are encouraged to dress to impress 👗👔while still following the school dress code.

Let’s get ready to capture some amazing smiles and special memories! 😄✨

🐺 Count Me In for Math Night! ➕

Join us this Thursday from 4:00–5:00 PM in the Gym for a fun-filled Family Math Night! Families will engage in hands-on activities that show how math is part of our everyday lives—from managing money to making real-world decisions.

Our goal is to build confidence in math and share simple ways families can support learning during daily routines.

A big thank you to Mrs. Delk, Miss Cumerida, Ms. Miller, Mrs. Montijo, and Mr. D for planning and preparing an engaging and meaningful evening for our wolves!

🐾 Howling with the Community Recap🐾

March 18, 2026

Thank you to all of our families who joined us for our recent Howling with the Community. Your partnership, questions, and engagement continue to make ASA a stronger community for our students. 🐺

Click Here to review the Slide Deck

✨ Highlights

GiveThx: We are excited to introduce a school-wide platform where staff can give and receive notes of gratitude, helping us continue to build a culture of appreciation.
Charter Renewal: We shared an overview of the timeline and process for our upcoming charter renewal.
Facilities Updates:
ASA has received notice that the architectural plans for our new play structure have been approved by the Division of State Architecture (DSA). At this time, an installation timeline has not yet been provided.
Filtered water fountains will be installed over Spring Break, replacing the current fountain near the 1st–6th grade restrooms and the fountain on the west side of the gym.

💬 Questions & Responses

Restrooms in TK/K Classrooms

We will continue to request updates from FUSD. As of now, restrooms are accessible to TK/K students.

Use of Other Restrooms for Kindergarten

Kindergarten students may be escorted to other restrooms when needed; however, these are primarily used by grades 1–6 and may often be occupied.

Accelerated Reader (AR)

While not a comprehensive reading program, AR can positively impact reading motivation. We will explore AR and similar options to determine alignment with our school’s priorities.

After-School Reading/Book Club

We encourage families to share club ideas with Tony Moran so we can explore interest and feasibility.

Campus Safety Communication

Following the recent incident involving a neighbor entering campus, we conducted a post-incident review. This included revisiting student release and parent communication procedures to ensure timely updates moving forward.

Pick-Up/Drop-Off Efficiency

Staff will review procedures during our next Friday meeting to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow, including reminding cars to pull forward.

K Recess & Middle School PE Scheduling

At this time, separate schedules are not possible. We are continuing to ensure clear supervision and designated spaces for each group and will monitor as needed.

3rd Grade Field Trip

We are working to finalize a new date with the Discovery Center after needing to reschedule due to transportation availability. The plan is for grades 3–5 to attend together once confirmed.

Volunteer Opportunities (PACK Request)

We will be sharing a calendar of events that would benefit from volunteers to better support recruitment and planning.

Still Time to Complete your LCAP Survey

At Allegiance STEAM Academy, decisions are guided by purpose, data and partnership.

Your responses directly influence:

• Academic programs

• Student support services

• Social-emotional learning

• School safety

• Enrichment and electives

• Family engagement efforts

• Budget priorities

This is how we ensure our school continues to reflect the needs of our students and community.

https://asathrive.jotform.com/260625646849065

🌟 Celebration Incentive

Every class that reaches 90% or higher family participation will earn a Glow Dance Party — a celebration of collective engagement and partnership. When families participate, students thrive.

ASA Academic Year 2026-27: Major Session Dates

As we prepare for the 2026–2027 academic year, we are sharing the major session dates to help families plan ahead.

CLICK HERE or on the image above to review the approved start and end dates and mark your calendars. Additional calendar details will be shared once they are finalized.

Fontana Facilities Update

We know many of our Fontana families have been asking about the installation of the play structure and shade structure, and we are excited to share a positive update.

Per our Facilities Use Agreement with the Fontana Unified School District, these projects are the responsibility of the district. We are happy to share that the plans have now been approved by the Division of the State Architect (DSA).

This approval is an important step forward, and we are currently awaiting confirmation from the district and their architect regarding the next steps and timeline for installation.

We appreciate your patience and continued support as we work with FUSD to bring these exciting improvements to our campus. We look forward to seeing these new additions for our Wolves soon!

📅 Upcoming Events

➗ March 26 – Family Math Night @ 4:00-5:00 PM (The Den)

📸 March 26 – Spring Portraits

🎓 March 26 – 8th Grade Promotion Pictures

🌸 March 30 – April 6 – Spring Break (No School)

Join us for a fun night out at the hockey game while supporting our school! 🎉

🎟️ Purchase Tickets:

https://www.gofevo.com/event/Allegiancesteam4

🙌 Volunteer Opportunity – Chuck-a-Puck Booth:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0A45A9AB2AABF5CF8-62962864-41726

Thank you for your support—we hope to see you there! 💚

STEAM with Mrs. Arnett

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

STEAM Classroom Materials Request 🧪📦

Mrs. Arnett is requesting empty cereal boxes for upcoming classroom projects. Thank you to the families who generously donated supplies back in December, your support was greatly appreciated!

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

🎶 Music with Mr. Delfosse

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

Counseling Connection🍎

This Week’s Social Emotional Learning(SEL) Skill: Goals 🌟

Goals are things we want to work toward, achieve, or get better at. A goal can be something small, like finishing your work, or something bigger — like improving in reading, making a new friend, or learning a new skill.

Goals give us direction and help us focus on what is important. They can be short-term or long-term, and each step we take helps us grow and succeed. 🎯💚

💬 Character Skill Reflections:

What is one goal you would like to work on?
What is one small step you can take to reach that goal?
Who can help you when you are working toward a goal?

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

Counseling Resources🧠

San Bernardino County Mental Health

🌟 Goal Setting at Home (TK–8th Grade) 🌟

Here are ways families can practice trustworthiness at home:

Setting goals helps children stay focused, build confidence, and work toward something important.

Here are simple ways families can practice setting goals at home:

1️⃣ Start with One Small Goal

Help your child choose one simple goal (ex: finish homework, read for 10 minutes, clean their room).

2️⃣ Make a Plan Together

Break the goal into small steps and talk about what they can do each day.

3️⃣ Write It Down or Draw It

Have your child write or draw their goal and place it somewhere they can see it.

4️⃣ Check-In Time

Set a daily or weekly time to talk about progress and celebrate small wins.

5️⃣ Celebrate Effort

Praise your child for trying and sticking with it, even if the goal isn’t finished yet.

Practicing goal setting at home helps our Wolves build responsibility, confidence, and perseverance. 🐺⭐

📣 How We Communicate at ASA

To keep families informed and connected, Allegiance STEAM Academy uses specific platforms for specific purposes. Here’s a quick guide so you always know where to go.

💬 ParentSquare – Our Main Communication Tool

School & classroom announcements
Weekly Wolf Update
Attendance notifications
Secure documents & messages with teachers

👉 If it’s important or time-sensitive, it will be shared in ParentSquare.

📊 PowerSchool Parent Portal

Live grades & daily attendance
Not used for school announcements

🌐 ASA Website

Calendars, bell schedules, lunch menus
Policies, handbook, events & contact info
Find It Fast for frequently used resources

📝 SchoolMint

Enrollment, waitlists & annual registration
Not used for daily communication

📸 Social Media

Celebrations & highlights only
Not used for official school communication

❓ Need Help?

After trying the links and password reset tools, contact your school front office for support with access or account updates.

👉 Want the full breakdown, direct links, and help resources? Visit our website to review everything in one place.

ASA School Communication Guide

Technology Readiness for Testing

CAASPP assessments are taken online. Help your child get comfortable with computers by practicing typing, dragging, and highlighting text — just like they’ll do during testing.

🌟 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 .

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. 🐺

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!

🔎 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