Timberwolf Times
Volume 3, Issue 4 - August 16, 2020
A Message from Dr. Lowry
Happy Sunday Timberwolves!!! We have an exciting week ahead. Starting today, I will be sending out Timberwolf Times on Sunday at 3 PM each week. This will help everyone get the weekly information at the start of each week to help with planning and reminders. In addition, to this week's Timberwolf Times, I will also be sending out a special edition of Timberwolf Times on Tuesday with any last minute reminders for the start of school on Wednesday.
GO TIMBERWOLVES!
Dr. Lowry
Principal
WoodCreek Junior High
Day 1 Virtual Learning Readiness
Students: Getting Started on Day 1 of virtual learning:
- Know your Katy ISD username and password. If you do not know this information, click here for help.
- Go to the Home Access Center (HAC) and view your schedule.
- 5th –12th grade students can login to the HAC using their student credentials
- Launch the Google Chrome browser on your device.
If using a personal device, make sure it is up to date, click here for help.
- Go to MyKaty Cloud: https://mykaty.katyisd.org
- Ensure you have Webpass enabled, click here for help.
- Find Canvas (under the Secondary tab on MyKaty Cloud):
- Click on the course that contains the name of your first class (refer to schedule in HAC).
- Be on time to each course throughout the day, as attendance will be taken. Your teacher will have instructions for you about content and an online meeting link.
Self-Service Password Tool - Be sure you can log in before Wednesday!
The self‐service password process for staff, secondary students (grades 6th-12th) and parents/guardians has launched. There are no changes to your existing Katy ISD password, nor is any action required on your part at this time. However, should you need to update your password in the future, you will be able to do so by accessing the Self-Service icon, located on the District’s website homepage, where your password can be recovered by text, email or security questions.
Any user who may forget their password, or is creating a password for the very first time, will need do so via the new Password Self-Service.
Students in grades K-5 will continue to receive and retrieve their passwords through their classroom teachers.
The Password Self‐Service icon can be accessed on any device by going to www.KatyISD.org and clicking on the red Password Self-Service icon located at the top right of the page.
Parents and students in need of assistance can contact the Help Desk for support through the online form available on the Parent Tech Help web page.
Back-to-School Grab N' Go on August 17th and 18th
All WCJH parents and students are welcome to our grab-n-go event this Monday and Tuesday. This event is for all WCJH students and their parents to come drive through a Back-to-School Grab N' Go to pick up items needed to start the school year off right such as, ID's, classroom materials, technology, etc. Student schedules will not be distributed during Grab N' Go. Your student's schedule will be accessible in Home Access Center starting on Monday, August 17th.
Additionally, behind the school we will be selling school planners and PTA will be selling spirit wear and memberships. PTA will also be able to answer any questions you might have about PTA and getting involved at WCJH. Please know masks must be worn and safety/social distancing protocols will be enforced during the event.
Assigned Dates and Times by Grade Level
Monday, August 17th - 9am to 11am - 8th Grade
Monday, August 17th, 1pm to 3pm - 7th Grade
Tuesday, August 18th, 9am to 12pm - 6th Grade
If you have more than one student at WoodCreek JH, we encourage you to come to the drive through for your youngest child.
Please read all information below prior to attending the Grab-n-Go.
- Grab-n-Go will take place at WoodCreek Junior High School (1801 WoodCreek Bend Ln. Katy, TX 77494).
- Enter at the front entrance. See map below.
- Follow the flow of traffic and stay in your car. Please maintain a safe speed.
- Write your child's name(s) and grade level(s) on a piece of paper to show staff when arriving to Grab-n-Go.
- Wait in your vehicle while materials are retrieved and delivered to your vehicle.
- Follow all directions given to you by WCJH staff.
Schedule Information from our Counseling Team
Dear WCJH Students and Parents,
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year. We have missed you and are excited to have you back!
Student schedules will be available to view on the Home Access Center on August 17th. The scheduling process has changed due to the addition of Katy Virtual Academy. As a result, counselors are working on a compressed timeline. Our first priority is to ensure that students have a complete schedule for the first day of school. Counselors may not be able to balance all classes prior to the first day of school. Please understand that schedules may change beginning now through the first two weeks of the school year.
Schedule Change Process:
If a student is requiring a schedule change, please complete the SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUEST FORM.
· Schedule change requests via email or phone call will not be accepted.
· Requests must be submitted by Tuesday, August 25 at 4:00 p.m.
· Please read the directions carefully.
KVA Specific Schedule Information:
· Some courses are scheduled outside the normal school day to accommodate for the addition of KVA classes. As a result, some students may have holes or an added study hall in their schedule in periods 1-7.
Please refer to the attached bell schedule so that you will understand your child’s schedule as you view it in HAC.
We understand you may have questions for your counselor. Please understand that there may be a delay in our response to your emails and phone calls. We will address them as soon as possible, as your concerns are important to us.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility.
WCJH Counseling Team
2020-2021 WCJH Bell Schedule
Meet Tim Chesser - Student Support Assistant Principal
Mr. Chesser is a native Houstonian, and has lived in the Katy Area since 2001. He attended the U of H- University Park before transferring and graduating from U of H – Downtown. After brief careers as a restaurant manager, and a Call Center Manager, he began his teaching journey in 2003 in HISD. He joined the staff at McMeans Jr. High in 2005, teaching Reading, English, Physical Education and Coaching before earning his Masters at Lamar University and making the transition to Administration. He has since been an Assistant Principal here at WCJH for six year. He is married with two children, loves to work out, cook, the Houston Rockets, and playing with Nestle (his Sheepadoodle) at the dog park. He is also renowned for his dad jokes.
Annual Enrollment Update - ACTION REQUIRED FOR ALL PARENTS
Last week, parents and guardians who have an email address on file with the District should have received a unique SnapCode for each of their enrolled students. Please be sure to check your spam folder, as the district sends the codes out in large batches and many e-mail programs tag the message a spam. Parents and guardians who have not provided an email address will receive their Snapcode by US postal mail.
If you do not receive a SnapCode yet, or you are having issues with PowerSchool Enrollment, please contact your child’s campus or submit a Help Desk ticket and a Technology staff member will contact you within 24 business hours.
When completing the Annual Student Update via Power School, parents will have the option to request a technology device and/or internet support for their children due to in-person instruction being delayed until Tuesday, September 8. Parents who selected the Katy Virtual Academy (KVA) instructional option may request a technology device and/or internet support if the request was not made when the KVA commitment form was submitted.
The deadline to complete the Annual Student Update is August 18.
If you have any questions about your student's enrollment at WoodCreek Junior High, please contact our registrar at LeahCCaffey@katyisd.org.
Timberwolf Trek
Save the Date!
Dr. Lowry is looking forward to talking with you and updating you on the start of the school year!
Vaccine Clinics
The Texas Vaccine Institute will be hosting vaccine clinics for the district this year. Please see the information below:
Dates
August 5, 6 and 7
August 11, 12, 13 and 14
August 17, 18 and 19 (the first day of school)
Location
Legacy Stadium
Time 9:00am – 12:00pm
Cost
$15.00 (1 vaccine)
$25.00 (2 vaccines)
$30.00 (3 or more vaccines)
Immunizations must be current if you are attending virtual or in person classes. If you have any questions please email Nurse Nelson, TraceyANelson@KATYISD.ORG.
Katy ISD Digital Resource Information Meetings
Back to School Videos
http://www.katyisd.org/returntoschool/Pages/School-Safety-Demonstration-Videos.aspx
Covid-19 Impact on Students
Please complete the following surveys to help us know about your needs and better understand how we can offer support to your student. We understand that these are unusual times and we care very much about our students and families during this pandemic. Please know that completion is voluntary and any information shared will remain confidential among those who need to know in order to support your child. Our campus support staff may contact you, to discuss additional needs and available supports.
English
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc09Jy67aJKsiJv2QMlSUKQ0PghhgN1n_2wbrheI5XA_gdAUA/viewform
Espanol
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUeJP2tMl7hiwCsXNQITWvMYq9x102I-AiUvICAG9urxn1Nw/viewform
Contact Email and Questions
Be sure to visit the Katy ISD Smart Restart page often, as the district updates it frequently with the latest information about KVA, In-Person school, Athletics, Fine Arts, Safety Protocols, links to newsletters and more.
General Questions
Katy Virtual Academy Questions
Special Education Questions
Sign up for Important Updates - Join Remind
WCJH Athletics and Physicals
Please see below for information about volleyball tryouts, SAC camps and Skill sessions available at WCJH starting August 19. If your daughter is interested in trying out for volleyball please fill out the google form below. Please have the google form filled out by Friday August 7th. I will be sending out google forms for sac and skill camps based off the athletes that sign up for tryouts.
- Click HERE for Information about Volleyball Skills and SAC camp sessions
- Click HERE for information about Volleyball Tryouts
- Tryout Interest Form: https://forms.gle/GPsRusNxqkqtZr2V6
- Click HERE for information about Football Equipment Pickup
- Click HERE for information about Football SAC and Skills sessions
If your student is interested in trying out for 7th Grade Football, please sign up for the 7th Grade Football Remind group ASAP. Click here for the group information. Coach Lighter will send out all information through Remind.
Join PTA
Click here to join the WoodCreek Junior High PTA!
School Information
Instructional Calendar 2020-2021 Click Here
Lunch Menus Click Here
Bus Transportation Click Here
Bus Schedules Click Here
Student Code of Conduct Click Here
Registration Information Click Here
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
Lauren Merriman Assistant Principal - 6th grade and 8th grade M-Z
Stephanie McDonald Assistant Principal - 7th grade and 8th grade A-L
Jodi Slaughter Counselor - 8th Grade
Brittany Waddell Counselor - 7th Grade
Jessie Clay Counselor - 6th Grade