Wolverine Families,

The school year is in full swing, and we are excited to begin Week 5! Students are wrapping up their first units of instruction and completing Common Formative Assessments (CFAs) to check their mastery of essential standards. These assessments help our teachers identify what students have learned and where additional support may be needed.

This Week

• Monday, 9/7: No School — Labor Day
• Tuesday, 9/8: Early Out — Dismissal at 2:18 PM
• Wednesday, 9/9: Dismissal at 3:15 PM
• Thursday, 9/10: College Day — Wear your favorite college gear! Dismissal at 3:15 PM
• Friday, 9/11: Patriot Day — Wear Red, White & Blue. Dismissal at 3:15 PM

Dress Code Reminder

Parents and students, please review our Dress Code Guidelines. Students who arrive out of dress code will be provided with a change of clothes and will receive a Low-Level Referral and lunch detention. Loaner clothing should be washed and returned to the office the following school day. Thank you for helping students arrive ready for school.

PBIS & ASB

Our PBIS Store is OPEN! Students can redeem their PBIS points for snacks, drinks, Game Room passes, gift cards/certificates, and more.

Beginning this week, ASB will sell concessions after school on Fridays. Cash only.

Academics & Important Dates

The end of our first six weeks is Friday, September 18. We will review student grades at that time. Students with a GPA below 2.0 will need to attend a Parent Conference with their parent/guardian on October 8 or October 9 from 2:30–3:30 PM. Please save the dates.

Our first Saturday School is October 10! Saturday School gives students an opportunity to make up absences and classwork while participating in a positive morning of learning and collaboration.

Thank you for continuing to partner with us as we support our students academically, behaviorally, and socially.

BE RESPECTFUL • BE RESPONSIBLE • BE SAFE

Go Wolverines! 

2026–2027 School Year | Finish the First Grading Period Strong!

We are starting Week 5, which means we are getting close to our first grading period! Grades end Friday, September 18, 2026, at the end of Week 6. Students have two weeks to check their progress, complete assignments, ask for help, and show what they know. Now is the time to take action—not the night before grades close!

ACADEMICS – TWO WEEKS TO FINISH STRONG

Students, take a few minutes this week to look at every class and ask: Do I know where I stand?

• Check Aeries and review each class grade.
• Look for missing or incomplete assignments.
• Check Teams and/or OneNote for class information and assignments.
• Use your agenda every day to stay organized.
• Talk to your teacher about concepts you do not understand.
• Use Paper, our free 24/7 online tutoring resource, for additional help.
• Make a plan now for anything that needs attention before September 18.

Week 5 Challenge: Choose the class that needs the most attention and take one action this week to improve—complete an assignment, attend extra help, study, or talk with your teacher.

Remember: Your grade should reflect your learning and effort. Take ownership of it!

PBIS – THE WOODCREST WAY

Being successful academically also means making choices that help everyone learn.

BE RESPECTFUL
Listen when others are speaking, use appropriate language, respect personal space, and treat students, staff, and our campus with respect.

BE RESPONSIBLE
Arrive prepared and on time, bring your ID and materials, complete your work, follow school expectations, and take ownership of your choices.

BE SAFE
Keep hands and feet to yourself, make safe choices, follow adult directions, and tell a trusted adult when you see or experience something that is unsafe.

Continue earning PBIS Spirit Points for positive choices, attendance, participation, school spirit, and involvement.

Respectful. Responsible. Safe. It’s what Wolverines do every day.

MENTAL HEALTH & SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT – FIND YOUR BALANCE

As assignments, activities, and responsibilities increase, students may begin to feel more pressure. A busy week does not have to become an overwhelming week.

Try the PLAN – DO – RESET approach:

PLAN: Write down what needs to be completed and decide what is most important.
DO: Focus on one task at a time instead of trying to do everything at once.
RESET: Take a break, get enough sleep, move your body, and make time for something you enjoy.

Students, asking for help is a responsible choice. If school, friendships, stress, or something outside of school is affecting you, come talk with Miss Torres or Ms. Morales Garcia.

COMMUNITY & SCHOOL CONNECTION – LEARN, LEAD & GET INVOLVED

There are opportunities outside of Woodcrest for students and families to learn, connect, and build new skills.

ONTARIO
The Ontario City Library provides teen programs and spaces designed to support academic, recreational, and career goals. Students ages 13–17 can also explore volunteer opportunities that help build leadership and work-related skills.

Ontario's De Anza Community & Teen Center provides activities for teens that include recreation, enrichment, wellness, technology, arts, leadership opportunities, and other ways to connect with peers.

CHINO
The Chino Experience Teen Center serves students in grades 7–12, providing a supervised environment for teens to socialize, participate in activities, and connect with their community.

Chino also offers the Teen Opportunity Program (TOP) for youth ages 13–18 in grades 7–12. The program provides opportunities to volunteer with City programs and special events while developing leadership and interpersonal skills.

THIS WEEK’S CONNECTION CHALLENGE

With grades closing soon, make your Week 5 goal about connection and action:

Connect with a teacher. Help a classmate. Attend a school activity. Ask for help. Volunteer. Encourage someone.

Small positive choices add up—academically, socially, and personally.

With care,

Miss Torres & Ms. Morales Garcia
School Counselors

isabel_torres@chino.k12.ca.us
B_MoralesGarcia@chino.k12.ca.us

Service-Learning Project: At Woodcrest Junior High School, we believe that ALL students can have an impact on their school, their community, and ultimately their world. Students are encouraged to volunteer their time and record their service on a sheet provided in the agenda. Students are recognized based on the hours of service given. Each Student is encouraged to complete 5 service hours.

Service Awards

Service Award of Merit: five hours of documented service

Service Award of Distinction: fifteen hours of documented service

Service Award of Honor: thirty hours of documented service

In the Agenda on page 27 there is information and ideas of service hours that can be conducted throughout the year and on page 28 there is a sample log. Students need to turn in their log to Ms. Torres by April 30th.

Students were provided with a badge holder and lanyard for their student ID. If a student loses their ID, a replacement ID may be purchased for $5.00.

Students are welcome to use their own lanyard and badge holder if they prefer. If the school-provided lanyard or badge holder is lost or damaged, families will need to provide a replacement.

Please help your student keep their ID secure and bring it to school each day.

If ID's are forgotten a loaner ID will be provided in the office, if it becomes a pattern parent will be contacted and progressive discipline will be followed.

Congratulations to the following classes for being our August Attendance Winners:

Ms. Becerra - 98.11%

Ms. Negrete - 97.64%

Mr. Robertson - 97.02%

Ms. Schwietert - 97.04%

Mr. Yurk - 98.95%

Our Goal is 97% Attendance!

Donations can be dropped off in the office. Students will receive 5 to 10 pts for donations.