Timberwolf Times
Volume 4, Issue 9- September 26th, 2021
A Message from Dr. Lowry
Good Afternoon WoodCreek Family!
As we continue to improve our after school dismissal, I am happy to report that progress was made this week. There will be an officer directing traffic at the intersection of Morgan Pkwy, and WoodCreek Bend Lane, at the 4 way stop. Please be aware of this change in transportation starting Monday, Sept. 27th. Please DO NOT park down WoodCreek Bend Ln. directly in front of our school, in our effort to help with the flow of traffic.
We would like our car rider line to continue to grow in a positive way and thus want to leave our entrance open for any vehicles trying to enter WCJH. Please know we are in the process of working with our city, in hopes of expanding our school zone and having permanent Crossing Guards at this intersection. We will have a police officers assisting us, until this situation becomes resolved. (Please note: if there is a matter of priority for our KISD officers, they will be absent from this location).
We appreciate your support in keeping our students safe.
GO TIMBERWOLVES!
Dr. Andrew Lowry
Principal
WoodCreek Junior High
This Week in Timberwolf Nation
Monday, Sept 27th
- Spirit Wear Day!
- Character Strong Lesson During Advisory
- 5:15 PM 7th grade Football vs WMJH @ Legacy
Tuesday, Sept 28th
- 4:00 PM Theatre Rehearsal
- 5:15 PM 8th Grade Football vs WMJS @ Legacy
Wednesday Sept 29th
- 4:00 PM Theatre Rehearsal
Thursday, Sept 30th
- 5:15 PM 7th Grade Volleyball vs Haskett @ WCJH
5:15 PM 8th Grade Volleyball vs Haskett @ Haskett
Friday, Oct 1st
- 4:00 PM Theatre Rehearsal
Upcoming Events:
- October 6th Picture Day
- October 19th Choir Spirit Night Jax Grill and Union Kitchen
- October 22nd PTA Hosting Fun Food Friday
- October 27th Coffee with the Principal
- October 29th Pep Rally and Halloween Dance
Parents/Guardians of Bus Riders,
There have been some changes made to our WCJH bus routes. Please check the attached list for your student’s new bus number. These changes will be effective TUESDAY, October 5th.
Please note that not all bus numbers will change, and some students will not be affected by the new routes.
For those who have students who are affected, please communicate the change with your student to ensure they are aware of the correct bus to ride home. It is helpful to have this information in a text message or paper copy so students have a quick reference if needed.
YEARBOOK BACK TO SCHOOL SALE!
Yearbook Back to School Sale - First 200 books $55. Click HERE to purchase a 2021-2022 WCJH Yearbook.
COMING SOON: Picture Day Oct 6th
ORDER YOUR PINK OUT PEP RALLY SHIRT AND SUPPORT BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
STUDENT ACCESS TO FIRST 6 WEEKS GRADES
BIRTHDAY GRAMS FOR YOUR STUDENT!
ATTENTION 7th Grade Parents
Campus Wide Tutorial
This week the WCJH Counseling office delivered guidance lessons to all students. The topics covered in this guidance were an introduction to the counselors office, how to access the counselor’s office, definitions of bullying, how to be an Upstander, making reports using the SpeakUp app regarding student safety, and treating others with kindness, tolerance, and acceptance.
Student Pick Up
Please be advised that the cutoff time to check out your student from school is 3:15 PM.
We cannot check out a student after this time before dismissal.
Thank you for your cooperation.
We are excited to announce our Brookwood Poinsettia Fundraiser! Ends 10/1, so order now!
LOVE AND LOGIC PARENT SESSIONS FALL 2021
Legacy Parent Academy 2021-2022
The Ugly Truth About Vaping and Human Trafficking Awareness will be live-streamed and recorded. The recorded sessions will be posted in English and Spanish on the Legacy Parent Academy webpage following each event. Additional information is available on the Legacy Parent Academy webpage athttp://www.katyisd.org/parents/Pages/Legacy-Parent-Academy.aspx.
What in The Wide World Of WC Sports
Athletics Newsletter
Clear Bag Regulation: Rhodes, Legacy, and Merrell Center
Athletic Tickets
KISD Community Education Classes Available Now!
Registration is now open for 21-22 Community Education courses!
Visit our website to view the course catalog and sign up for classes in PayNGo.
INTERMITTENT HOME TO SCHOOL ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR TEMPORARY MEDICAL CONDITION
Students who return to in-person learning at their home campus and are required to isolate due to COVID, or any other medical condition requiring an extended absence, will have access to the Intermittent Home to School learning option, allowing students to access and stay current on assignments through the Katy ISD Learning Management System (Canvas). Intermittent School to Home is not a virtual program, such as KVA, and students cannot exceed a total of 20 cumulative days utilizing this option.
Students are encouraged to continue to report a COVID-19 positive via the COVID-19 Self Report APP. Beginning on Monday, August 16, in-person learning students who self-report a COVID-19 positive, may select via the APP, Intermittent School to Home academic support The academic support is specifically for in-person students to access missed assignments via Canvas when absent from school for an extended period of time.
Free COVID Testing for Students
As part of Katy Independent School District's proactive approach to mitigating the spread of COVID-19, beginning Monday, August 30th, the District will begin offering a FREE rapid COVID-19 testing option to its enrolled students. The free test is in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) COVID-19 Testing Project.
The rapid test is available at:
Gerald D Young Facility
5825 Katy Hockley Cut Off
Katy, TX 77493
Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Beginning September 11, 2021 staff and students may be tested for COVID on Saturdays from 8:00am until 12:00pm.
Parental/Guardian permission, as well as a reservation, is required for all students who are below 18 years of age. Permission slips will be available at the testing site and reservations should be made through the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4AA5A82AA1FB6-week17
Additional questions related to this program can be submitted to COVID19Responses@katyisd.org.
SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Safe Return to School Plan
In preparation for the start of the school year, please click here for Katy ISD’s Safe Return to School Plan.
Facial Coverings/Mask - Optional
Per Governor Abbott’s Executive Order 38 effective as of July 29, 2021, no governmental entity may mandate the wearing of facial coverings. However, current CDC guidance recommends the wearing of facial coverings for vaccinated and unvaccinated persons when indoors and in confined spaces. Face coverings and masks will remain optional on all Katy ISD campuses. Campuses will also continue to provide sanitizing products for students and staff, as well as encourage social distancing practices where appropriate.
COVID-19 Self-Reporting App
2021-2022 Bell Schedule
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: http://www.katyisd.org/campus/WCJH/Pages/default.aspx
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
Tim Chesser Assistant Principal - Student Support
Karla Beek Assistant Principal - 6th Grade
Lauren Merriman Assistant Principal - 7th Grade
Stephanie McDonald Assistant Principal - 8th Grade
Meghan McCarthy Counselor - Student Support
Jodi Slaughter Counselor - 6th Grade
Jessie Clay Counselor - 7th Grade
Brittany Waddell Counselor - 8th Grade
School Information
Instructional Calendar 2021-2022 Click Here
Lunch Menus Click Here
Bus Transportation Click Here
Student Code of Conduct Click Here
Registration Information Click Here