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W.W.U- November 9th - 13th, 2026

Posted Date: 11/08/26 (11:00 AM)
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Honoring Our Veterans & Celebrating Kindness!

A heartfelt thank you to the courageous Veterans who joined us for our 4th Annual Veterans Day Assembly. It was an honor to recognize you, celebrate your service, and express our gratitude for the sacrifices you have made. A special thank you to our wonderful parent volunteers for helping decorate our gym and making this celebration extra special!

This week, our Leadership Students are kicking offĀ ASA Kindness Week!Ā They will officially launch the week during our Monday Live, inspiring our students to spread kindness, stand up for one another, and make a positive difference throughout our Wolf Pack. Let's make kindness contagious!

Your Proud Principal-
Mrs Valenta

šŸ’ššŸ¾ ASA Kindness -Presented by Leadership

Let's spread kindness and show our Wolfpack spirit! Join us for a week of fun activities:

šŸ¾Ā Monday:Ā Kick Off Kindness! Kindness goodie bags for all grades created by student Leadership.
šŸ§¦Ā Tuesday:Ā Crazy Sock Day!
šŸ«Ā Wednesday:Ā No School-Thank you Veterans for your service!
šŸˆĀ Thursday:Ā Sports Gear Day!
šŸŒˆĀ Friday:Ā Kindness Colors Day! Wear a color that represents kindness. *See flyer below.

Let's make kindness a priority and remember that even small acts can make a BIG difference!

Together, we can spread kindness!Ā šŸ’š
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Attention 7th & 8th Grade Families: Explore High School Career Pathways!

As our middle school students prepare for the transition to high school, we want to help families explore the exciting opportunities ahead!

ASA Fontana invites our current 7th and 8th grade families to a special presentation with Mr. Eric Huber, Coordinator of Career Readiness & Workforce Development for Fontana Unified School District (FUSD).

Event Details
šŸ“…Ā Monday, November 9, 2026
šŸ•£Ā 8:30 AM
šŸ“Ā ASA Fontana Campus ā€“ Gym

Mr. Huber will share information about theĀ Career and Technical Education (CTE) programsĀ available at high schools throughout Fontana Unified School District. These programs provide students with opportunities to explore career interests, develop practical skills, and prepare for future college and career pathways.

Families are encouraged to attend, learn about the available programs, and ask questions to help their students make informed decisions as they plan for high school.
We look forward to welcoming you!

šŸ”—Ā Learn more about FUSD's CTE programs:
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Five More Years for ASA Fontana!

We are thrilled to announce that the Fontana Unified School District Board of Education votedĀ unanimously to renew ASA Fontanaā€™s charter for another five years!Ā This milestone reflects the dedication of our incredible staff, the trust and partnership of our families, and the strength of our entire Wolfpack.Ā 

šŸ”—Ā Read the full announcement here

šŸ“Š Student Satisfaction Survey

ThisĀ November, all ASA students will have an opportunity to participate in our annualĀ Student Satisfaction Survey. This survey gives our learners a voice in sharing their experiences at school.
What to Expect
TheĀ student surveys will be administered the week of November 16Ā during the school day:
  • TKā€“2 studentsĀ will complete the survey in class with teacher support, as each question will be read aloud.
  • 3ā€“8 studentsĀ will complete the survey independently in class.
For your awareness, PDFs of both surveys are linked below so families may preview the questions.
LinkĀ to Surveys
For more information see the letter was sent through ParentSquare with additional details.
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Yearbook Pre-Orders Are Now Open! šŸ“ššŸŗ

Don't miss out on capturing this year's special memories! Families can nowĀ pre-orderĀ their student'sĀ 2026ā€“2027 yearbookĀ and receiveĀ 20% OFFĀ when purchasing now!


Make sure to grab yours at the discounted price and save a little while preserving memories from this school year! šŸ¾šŸ’š
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Growth Mindset Conversations ā€” Raising Problem Solvers, Not Perfectionists

Our NovemberĀ Thrive at HomeĀ campaign focus is officially live! This month, we are helping families practiceĀ Growth Mindset ConversationsĀ by replacing performance-focused evaluations with process-oriented dialogue that builds student resilience and confidence.

šŸ”—Ā Access your resources & downloads here:Ā VisitĀ asathrive.org/thriveathomenovemberĀ to download your printableĀ Growth Mindset Conversation Starters GuideĀ and theĀ 30-Day Challenge Tracker Calendar!
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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 2027ā€“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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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 November 9 ā€“Ā Ā 1st Grade Field Trip @ 9:00 am/ Mary Vagel Nature Center
šŸ“˜ November 9 ā€“ Regular Meeting of the Board @5:30 PM-Chino Campus
Ā šŸ“ø November 10 ā€“ Make-Up Fall Portraits @ 8:30 AM
Ā šŸŽ–ļøNovember 11 ā€“ Veterans Day (No School)
šŸ« November 17 ā€“ School Site Council Meeting @ 4:00 PM
šŸ‚ November 23ā€“27 ā€“ 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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Counseling Corner

šŸŗ Wolf Skill of the Week: Gratitude šŸŒŸ

Gratitude means recognizing and appreciating the good things in our lives, both big and small. It means being thankful for the people who support us, the opportunities we have, and the kindness others show us.

As Wolves, we can practice gratitude by saying thank you, showing appreciation, helping others, and noticing the positive things around us. Practicing gratitude helps us build stronger relationships, develop a positive attitude, and create a caring school community. šŸ’š

šŸ’¬ Character Skill Reflections:
  • What is one thing you are grateful for at school?
  • How can showing gratitude make someone else's day better?
  • What is one way you can show appreciation to a teacher, friend, or family member?

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 campusā€”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.