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W.W.U- October 26th-30th, 2026

Posted Date: 10/25/26 (11:00 AM)

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šŸ“š Join Us for Our Annual Literature STEAM Day Parade! 🐺

Get ready to celebrate reading, creativity, and imagination at our annual Literature STEAM Day Parade! We invite all students to dress up as their favorite character from a storybook and bring the character to life. Don’t forget, students need to bring their book to carry with them as they walk in the parade.

šŸ“… Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
ā° Check-In Begins: 8:05 AM (Parking lot- Side door)
šŸŽ‰ Parade Starts: 8:15 AM
šŸ“ Location: School Quad

Important Reminders for Families:
  • Check-In: Families must enter through the side door located in the parking lot for check-in.
  • Parking: You are welcome to park in the parking lot. However, please do not park on the sidewalk before 8:10 AM, as this may disrupt our morning student drop-off.
  • Student Attendance: All students must enter through the front gate to ensure their attendance is properly recorded.
  • Early Pick-Up: If you plan to take your student home after the parade, you MUST sign them out through the front office.
šŸ“š Friday is the LAST DAY of the Book Fair! The Book Fair will be open to parents after the parade. We hope you can stop by and find a great book to take home!
We look forward to seeing our Wolves bring their favorite literary characters to life!Ā 

Thank you for helping us make this a fun and memorable celebration of literacy for our school community. ā¤ļøšŸ“–
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4th Annual ASA Veterans Assembly ā¤ļøšŸ’™

We invite family members of ASA students who have served in the armed forces to join us for our 4th Annual ASA Veterans Assembly as we honor the veterans in our community!

If you have a family member who is a veteran and would like them to be recognized at this special event, please complete the form.
Thank you for helping us celebrate and honor those who have served!Ā 
Important Information

Open Enrollment for the 2027-28 School Year

Families wishing to enroll a sibling of a current ASA student must submit a new application for the 2027–2028 school year to be considered for admission and applicable sibling priority.Ā Currently attending students do not need to reapply.Ā Ā Ā šŸ”—Ā CLICK HEREĀ to learn more.
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Important: Minimum Day Schedule – Tuesday, November 3

Dear ASA Fontana Families,

Please plan ahead for an important schedule reminder forĀ Tuesday, November 3, 2026. ASA Fontana will serve as aĀ polling location for the November election, and all students will follow ourĀ regular minimum day schedule.

Dismissal Times:
  • TK & Kindergarten:Ā 11:25 AM
  • Grades 1–8:Ā 12:30 PM

After-School Programs:Ā Boys & Girls Club and TK Daycare WILL be availableĀ for enrolled students. However, there will beĀ NO after-school ELOP sports or clubsĀ on this day.

Families whose students are not currently enrolled in Boys & Girls Club or TK Daycare should make arrangements forĀ prompt pickup at their regular minimum day dismissal time.

Thank you for planning ahead and partnering with us to ensure a smooth dismissal. We are proud of the opportunity for ASA Fontana to serve our broader community as a polling location.
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Partnering for Student Success: Welcome to Thrive at Home!

At Allegiance STEAM Academy, we know that when home and school align, our students thrive. We are excited to continue ourĀ Thrive at HomeĀ series—a year-long campaign offering quick, research-backed strategies to help families support learning, focus, and character at home.Ā 

We invite you to visit our main series hub atĀ asathrive.org/thriveathomeĀ to discover practical tools for every stage of the school year.

This October, our schoolwide focus is on building aĀ 20-Minute Daily Reading Ritual. Reading just 20 minutes a day expands vocabulary, strengthens comprehension, and builds critical thinking across every subject.Ā 

Please visitĀ asathrive.org/thriveathomeoctoberĀ to access this month's resources, including our quick 10-minute podcast episode, printable family guides, and theĀ 20-Day Reading Streak Challenge Tracker!
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Attendance & šŸ“š Short-Term Independent Study (ST-IS)

ā° Attendance
Students should beĀ in their seats on timeĀ each school day. šŸ§’Students arrivingĀ after 8:05 AMĀ (or after their scheduled start time) must be signed in at the Front Office by a parent/guardian. šŸ“ Please refer to theĀ Bell ScheduleĀ andĀ Academic CalendarĀ when planning appointments or vacations.

šŸ“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 theĀ Front OfficeĀ and are available for up toĀ 15 school days. Longer requests require Administrative approval.

Ā Important:Ā If you did notĀ sign the ST-IS Agreement atĀ Back to School Night,Ā please contact theĀ Front Office atĀ (909) 258-9937.
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šŸ“… Upcoming Events

Ā šŸ“– October 30 – STEAM Literature Day
šŸ—³ļø November 3 – Minimum Day (Election Day – ASA Fontana Serving as a Polling Location)
Ā šŸ“˜ November 9 – Regular Meeting of the Board
Ā šŸ“ø November 10 – Make-Up Fall Portraits @ 8:30 AM
Ā šŸŽ–ļøNovember 11 – Veterans Day (No School)
Ā šŸš’ November 13 – Fire Drill @ 8:30 AM
šŸ« November 17 – School Site Council Meeting @ 4:00 PM
šŸ‚ November 23–27 – Fall Break (No School)
Enrichment Newsletter

šŸ”¬ STEAM with Mrs. Dawkins

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

šŸ“–Ā View the STEAM Newsletter:

šŸ€„ Mandarin with Mrs. Elva

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

šŸ“–Ā View the Mandarin Newsletter:

Spanish with Mrs. Bobadilla

See what our students are learning and practicing in Spanish!

šŸ“–Ā View the Spanish Newsletter:

šŸŽµ Music with Mr. David

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

šŸ“–Ā View the Music Newsletter:

šŸƒ P.E. with Mr. Herrera

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

šŸ“–Ā View the P.E. Newsletter:
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Howl Through Time: The 2026 Read-a-Thon Update! šŸ“šā³

Our Wolves are making great progress with ourĀ Howl Through Time Read-a-Thon! We’ve raisedĀ $3,149 so far!Ā šŸŽ‰ Congratulations toĀ Cumerida’s 1st-grade class, currently leading withĀ $702 in donations!

🐾 A Few Reminders for Families:
šŸ“–Ā Track Reading Minutes:Ā Record your student’s reading minutes on their Reading Log and return it to their teacher to earn prizes. Reading aloud, being read to, independent reading, and audiobooks all count!
šŸ’šĀ Sign Up & Fundraise:Ā Sign up for free using the link below! No donation is required to receive the Raising Cane’s meal certificate. Share your student’s personalized donation page with friends and family to help us reach our schoolwide goal ofĀ $25,000 raised and 25,000 minutes read!

šŸŽØĀ Coloring Pages:Ā Don’t forget to complete your student’s coloring page and submit it to the office byĀ October 22.

Thank you for supporting our readers and helping our Wolves build brighter futures! Let’s keep reading, fundraising, and reaching our goals together! šŸŗšŸ’ššŸ’›
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šŸ“š Save the Date: MiJa Books Book Fair! šŸ’ššŸ’›

Join usĀ October 26–30Ā in the gym for a Book Fair celebrating diverse stories, multicultural literature, and bilingual books for all ages!

šŸ’œ We’re excited to partner with MiJa Books, a Black- and Latina-owned bookstore that celebrates BIPOC authors and diverse voices.

šŸ’³ Students can bring cash in a labeled baggie or useĀ MiJa Pay E-Wallet, where families can also support teacher wish lists!

šŸ™ŒĀ Volunteer:Ā Sign Up Here

🐺 We can’t wait for our Wolves to discover their next favorite book!
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🐺 Wolf Skill of the Week: Citizenship 🌟

Citizenship means being part of a community and doing your part to make it fair, safe, and welcoming for everyone. Good citizens follow rules, treat others with respect, and speak up for what is right.
As Wolves, we can practice citizenship by taking care of our school, including others, working together to solve problems, and making choices that help our community. Every positive action helps make our school a better place! šŸ’š

šŸ’¬ Character Skill Reflections:
  • How can following our Wolf Ways help us practice citizenship?
  • Why is it important to be a good citizen?
  • Name one way you can practice being a good citizen at school.
If you have any questions or would like counseling support for your child, you can reach Mr. Thornhill atĀ (909) 258-9937Ā or via email atĀ aodhan.thornhill@asathrive.org

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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 atĀ NO CHARGEĀ for the 2026-2027 school year! No further action is required of you.
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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 campus—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.