Timberwolf Times
Volume 4, Issue 7- September 12th, 2021
A Message from Dr. Lowry
Timberwolf Family,
Next Thursday (9/23), is the is the end of the first six weeks grading period and students do not have school on Friday, September 24th. As we enter this week of instruction, please make sure your child is staying engaged and completing all work. If you have any questions about grades please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teachers this week and next week.
Please take some time to review this week's Timberwolf Times as it includes information about Character Strong, our 1st Fun Food Friday, Yearbook Sales, PTA Fundraiser, WatchDog Dads, before/after school tutorials and much more.
Thank you again for your support, flexibility, and I am looking forward to another great week at WoodCreek!
Dr. Andrew Lowry
Principal
WoodCreek Junior High
This Week in Timberwolf Nation
Celebrate Freedom Week and Constitution Day will be held the week of September 13 - 17, 2021. Friday, September 17, 2021, is Constitution Day.
Monday, September 13th
- Spirit Wear Day!
- Character Strong Lesson During Advisory
- 4:00 PM Theater Rehearsal
- 5:15 PM 7th Grade Football vs Tays @ OTHS
Tuesday, September 14th
- 4:00 PM Theatre Rehearsal
- 5:00 PM Band Booster Spirit Night Chipotle Mexican Grill
- 5:15 PM 8th Grade Football vs Tays @ OTHS
Wednesday September 15th
- 4:00 PM Theatre Rehearsal
Thursday, September 16th
- 4:00 PM Theatre Rehearsal
- 5:15 PM 7th Grade Volleyball vs Katy @ Katy High School
5:15 PM 8th Grade Volleyball vs Katy @ Katy High School
Friday, September 17th
- College Spirit Day!
- Fun Food Friday
- 4:00 PM Theatre Rehearsal
- 4:00 PM Choir Social
HELP WANTED!
Crossing Guard Needed
PTA Fundraiser
- Go to http://www.stepitupkids.com/woodcreekjh77494 and register for the fundraiser.
- Send out 10 donation request emails and turn in the Golden Ticket to be eligible for Golden Ticket prizes.
- Send out 20 donation request emails and turn in the Golden Ticket and you are registered to win one of our 3 remaining mini-fridges. One contains $250!
- You can get the Golden Ticket to fill out here at https://www.facebook.com/groups/784477261592313/permalink/6314115698628414/.
Come Join our Informational Meeting about our Watchdog Program
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...Rewarding Students' Positive Behavior
In partnership with PTA, we will be implementing PBIS app system this year. Our students will be rewarded for positive behavior in a variety of ways, including earning points using our PBIS Reward system. All staff will be giving out points for things like, remembering your ID, Respecting the PACK, being respectful, attending school events and other positive actions. Students will have their ID scanned, and that will add points to their bank. Later, students will redeem their points for different rewards.
Students can also download the PBIS STUDENT APP to see their point balance and see who rewarded them. We are excited about providing positive behavioral supports to our Timberwolves!
New KATY ISD Transportation Procedures
Students may NOT ride a bus home with a friend for the 2021-2022 school year. If a student wishes to go home with a friend, alternative transportation arrangements (i.e. Car rider, walk, bike) must be made. Notes to ride another bus home will not be approved by administration. Students may only ride their assigned bus. Thank you for understanding.
Campus Wide Tutorial
Please Scan or Click the Link To See the 1st Issue of Counselor's Corner.
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.
JOIN STUDENT COUNCIL
Click HERE for join Student Council link
Student must login with their KISD credentials to access the form.
Help Support One of Our Teachers - Kara Kelly
A message from Ms. Kelly:
This September, I am riding in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
My goal was to pedal 100 miles throughout the month, but a few days in I realized I can do a lot more than that, so now I will pedal 200 miles. In a few weeks I may raise it even higher, who knows? So far this month I’ve ridden 63 miles and plan to do another 30 before the weekend is through.
I'm doing this because cancer is the largest killer of children from disease in the United States - 38 kids die every week.
My challenge will be tough, but it's nothing compared to what these brave kids face every day of their lives as they battle this terrible disease.
Kids should be living life, NOT fighting for it.
And so I am taking on this challenge to end childhood cancer and save little lives.
Please support me by making a donation through my fundraising page:
https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/KaraKelly/d
All funds raised will support Children's Cancer Research Fund to continue their work to develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Something I love about this charity is that last year they raised $14,000,000, 87% of that went to funding research, education and awareness programs and family assistance programs. 10% went back into the fundraising program and only 3% went to fund the managers. I feel this charity gives back a lot more than they keep for themselves.
This coming up Wednesday, 9/15, however much is donated will be matched!!! This is HUGE!!!
Thank you for your support!
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.
BAND BOOSTER SPIRIT NIGHT
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