Timberwolf Times
Volume 5, Issue 11 - October 9th, 2022
A Message from Dr. Lowry
Timberwolf Family,
I hope everyone is enjoying their 3-day weekend. We have a busy week ahead and many upcoming events later this month. Please be sure to read the Times in its' entirety.
Our Timberwolf teams continue to dominate! Our football and volleyball teams continue with success and played awesome this week. Additionally, our choir and first year orchestra students put on some outstanding performances this past week. Congrats to them all!!!
Highlights in this week’s Timberwolf Times include yearbook sales, Kindness Matters/Anti Bullying information, and "Respect the PACK" for our teachers. Please consider supporting our band students this week by picking up a few dozen donuts this Monday for Spirit Day. Also information for our upcoming Monster Mash dance is listed below.
On an additional note, please remember with Halloween approaching, costumes are not permitted to be worn at school.
Here’s to another great week at WoodCreek!
GO TIMBERWOLVES!
Dr. Andrew Lowry
Principal
WoodCreek Junior High
This Week in Timberwolf Nation...
Monday, October 10th
- NO SCHOOL- Indigenous Peoples' Day, Columbus Day - Student and Staff Holiday
- WCJH Band Spirit Morning @ Shipley's (see info below)
Tuesday, October 11th
- 7th Grade Boys Football vs. Katy JH @ KHS 5:15-8:00PM
Wednesday, October 12th
- 8th Grade Boys Football vs. Katy JH @ KHS 5:15-8:00PM
- PTA Spirit Night @ Cane's 5:00-10:00PM (see info below)
Thursday, October 13th
- 7th Grade Girls Volleyball vs. CRJH @ WCJH 5:15-8:00PM
- 8th Grade Girls Volleyball vs. CRJH @ CRJH 5:15-8:00PM
- KISD Fireflies & Food Trucks @ No Label 6:00-9:30PM (see info below)
Friday, October 14th
A Look Ahead...
Monday, October 17th
- PTA Spirit Day @ Ziggi's (see info below)
- 7th Grade Boys Football vs. Adams JH @ KHS 5:15-8:00PM
- 7th Grade Girls Volleyball vs. SLJH @ SLJH 5:15-8:00PM
- 8th Grade Girls Volleyball vs. SLJH @ WCJH 5:15-8:00PM
Tuesday, October 18th
- 8th Grade Boys Football vs. Adams JH @ KHS 5:15-8:00PM
Wednesday, October 19th
Thursday, October 20th
- EOS Girls Volleyball Tournament @ TBD 4:30-8:00PM
Friday, October 21st
- PTA Fun Food Friday - during all lunches (ordering info coming soon!)
Saturday, October 22nd
- EOS Girls Volleyball Tournament @ TBD 8:00am-1:00PM
KATY ISD TAX RATE ELECTION - EARLY VOTING OCT 24th- Nov 4th
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
In an effort to create a culture of kindness on our campus, the WCJH Counseling Department and School Social Worker will be facilitating guidance lessons on bullying prevention.
Students will participate in these lessons on Thursday, October 6th during PE and Athletics classes. The guidance lessons were created by KatyISD to ensure consistency across all campuses.
If you have questions about the lessons, please contact your child’s grade level counselor.
Scan the QR Code for Kindness Challenge
Student Picture Day Ordering Information
SUPPORT WCJH FUNDRAISERS
EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUND GRANT PROGRAM
In connection with the Emergency Connectivity Fund grant, Katy ISD would like to inform you of the opportunity for your child to check out a district owned device. The purpose of the ECF program is to supply devices to meet the remote learning needs of students. Students who may benefit from these devices include:
a. Students who need a device – Digital Divide
b. Families who may only have one computer at home, but several students
c. Students in tutoring programs
Students will be loaned a Lenovo Chromebook to use at home. They will have access to the device for the entire year. The devices will need to be turned in on or before May 25, 2023. Students may be asked to return the device during state testing. If you would like further information or are interested in the program, please have you child go the library to pick up a form. Once the form is completed and signed, please return the form to the librarian and she will issue the device to your child. If you have any questions, please free to email them to S1660642@katyisd.org
8th GRADE CELEBRATION FUNDRAISER
CLICK ON THE PICTURE BELOW TO ORDER YOUR DONUTS
SAVE THE DATE - WCJH Monster Mash
PARTY PACKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE NOW!
PURCHASE A HOLIDAY PIE FOR THE TEACHERS
House of Pies and WCJH PTA are proud to support our teachers this year with delicious ready to serve homemade pies of their choice.
We are asking parents to sponsor a pie (or two) for $20 each so that we are able to treat every teacher on campus. When you sponsor a pie for a teacher, they will receive a gift certificate to pick out a pie at House of Pies pie for the holidays. Gift certificates will be delivered to the teachers' boxes mid November. A small portion of the proceeds will go back to our PTA!
WE STILL HAVE PLANNERS FOR SALE! STOP BY THE FRONT OFFICE AND SEE MRS. WOLLIN
PURCHASE YOUR YEARBOOK BEFORE THE PRICES GO UP!
$65 through December
Use QR Code or Click on Flyer to visit Jostens website to order.
COLLEGE AND CAREER NIGHT
Save the Date! Katy ISD will host its annual College and Career Night on Wednesday, October 12th at the Merrell Center.
Representatives from colleges, universities, technical schools and military academies from across the US will be there to answer questions about specific schools and programs.
JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER...
KATY THEATRE PRESENTS ALICE IN WONDERLAND Oct 13-15th
TOMPKINS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS JAMES and the GIANT PEACH Oct 6-8th and 14-15th
2022-2023 Bell Schedule
NOTE: There are CHANGES to the 2nd Six Weeks TUTORIAL Schedule!
Tutorials are held from 8:20-8:50am per the subject and grade schedule. Please make sure you check the schedule below before dropping off your student for tutorials in the morning. For the days marked "By Appt", your student must have arranged to meet their teacher beforehand.
Students will enter the building for tutorials between 8:15-8:30am at the BACK of the school, on the academic end of the building, through the door near Rm 1172 (Ms. Thomas-Combs). Students arriving after 8:30am will not be permitted to attend tutorials and will have to enter the building through the school’s main entrance.
Athletics Newsletter
GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUT INFORMATION
BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUT INFORMAITON
WCJH PTA HAS A NEW WEBSITE
WCJH PTA has a brand new website! PTA is still working to get all areas up and running, but feel free to check out all of the latest updates! We are looking forward to a great 2022-2023 school year!
JOIN PTA!
Don't forget you can join WCJH PTA online! Not only can parents join but students, neighbors, businesses, family, and friends can join as well. Just like last year, there will be monthly drawings for yard signs, gift cards, and spirit wear. The membership helps support the programs and events that help enhance students' experiences at school. Join now! PTA Membership — WoodCreek Junior High PTA (wcjhpta.com) Thank you for your support!
Any questions or concerns please feel free to contact membership@wcjhpta.com.
*If you purchased school supplies through the PTA that includes one membership.
Sign up for Important Updates - Join Remind
Contact Information
Mission Statement: WoodCreek Junior High, in partnership with the community, parents, and students, will provide a safe, positive, engaging learning environment that is devoted to empowering each student to become a productive, responsible, respectful citizen while achieving academic excellence.
Website: https://www.katyisd.org/WCJH
Location: 1801 Woodcreek Bend Lane, Katy, TX, USA
Phone: (281) 234-0800
Facebook: facebook.com/woodcreekjrhigh/
Twitter: @WoodCreekJrHigh
WCJH Administrative Team
Dr. Andrew Lowry Principal
Karla Beek Assistant Principal - Student Support
Ryan Saam Assistant Principal - 6th Grade
Derek Ankney Assistant Principal - 7th Grade
Lauren Merriman Assistant Principal - 8th Grade
Melissa Hardy Counselor - Student Support
Meghan McCarthy Counselor - 6th Grade
Aiesha Mercadel Counselor - 7th Grade
Jessie Clay Counselor - 8th Grade
School Information
Instructional Calendar 2022-2023 Click Here
Lunch Menus Click Here
Bus Transportation Click Here
Student Code of Conduct Click Here
Registration Information Click Here