Timberwolf Times
Volume 4, Issue 5 - August 29, 2021
A Message from Dr. Lowry
Happy Sunday Timberwolves!!!
Don’t forget that tomorrow is our Open House event and additional details can be found in this week's Timberwolf Times. This week we kick-off volleyball on Thursday and below you will find information about Tutorials, Pep Squad, Character Strong, and Black Out Pep Rally Shirts.
We have an exciting week ahead and GO TIMBERWOLVES!
Dr. Andrew Lowry
Principal
WoodCreek Junior High
This Week in Timberwolf Nation
Monday, August 30th
- Spirit Wear
- Open House 6th Grade @ 6:00 PM
- Open House 7th & 8th Grade @ 7:30 PM
Tuesday, August 31st
- 4:00 PM Theatre Auditions
- 5:00 PM Orchestra Parent Meeting
Wednesday September 1st
- 10:00 AM PTA meeting and VIPS Kick-Off
- 4:00 PM Theatre Auditions
Thursday, September 2nd
- 7th Grade Volleyball vs MCJH @ Home 5:15 PM
8th Grade Volleyball vs MCJH @ Mayde Creek JH 5:15 PM
Friday, September 3rd
- College Spirit Wear
Monday September 6th
- Labor Day Holiday - No School
OPEN HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT
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 spiritwear. The membership helps support the programs and events that help enhance students' experiences at school. Join now! https://www.wcjhpta.com/.../1-regular-annual-pta-membership Thank you for your support!
Any questions or concerns please feel free to contact membershiop@wcjhpta.com.
*If you purchased school supplies through the PTA that includes one membership.
PARENT DROP-OFF & PICK-UP
Morning Drop-Off
Students that are being dropped off will be dropped in the front of the school. We highly encourage students to walk, ride their bike or take the bus to and from school. With 1500 students attending WCJH this year, the parent drop off is expected to be busy. We need everyone's help to ensure a safe and speedy drop off each morning.**** If you plan to wait in the car rider line until the front doors open at 8:30am to drop off your child please stay in the right lane of the car rider line****
Expectations for morning drop-off.
- Drop-off occurs in the front of the school, please do not drop-off your students at the back of the school. That area is reserved for buses.
- When entering the front driveway, form two lines.
- As you approach the building, you will merge into one line. Please allow cars to merge one after another.
- Instruct your student to have all their belongings ready to go prior to being dropped off.
- Pull all the way forward in the front drive before allowing your student to get out of the car.
- Please remain in your vehicle and allow your student to retrieve their belongings.
- Do not go around other cars when exiting unless instructed by our security or staff.
Our main entrance will open at 8:30 AM. You are permitted to drop your student off earlier; however, students will not be supervised until 8:30 AM.
Afternoon Pick-Up
Dismissal will begin at 4:05 PM. Bus riders will exit at the back of the building to meet their bus. Car riders, bike riders, and walkers will exit at the front of the building.
Additional Tips
*Woodcreek Bend Lane is two lanes but technically only just past the school. HOWEVER, to keep traffic from backing up, the road becomes two lanes even though the white line isn't painted on the road from that point all the way to the stop sign at Kingsland.
*The school zone in front of the elementary school is in effect until 9 am in the morning and in the afternoon until 4:15 pm.
*Regarding the light at Katy Flewellen and Woodcreek Bend, DO NOT TURN RIGHT ON RED during school zone hours.
Transportation Bus Service & Route Information
The Katy ISD Transportation Department is excited to communicate that all 2021 – 2022 route buses are equipped with GPS systems. With the GPS systems, parents, campuses and transportation personnel are able to track buses in real-time through a downloadable application from Edulog. For parents and patrons having children who are eligible for transportation services in Katy ISD, the link below contains information on how to download the application. WCJH campus code is: 52218172.
http://www.katyisd.org/dept/transportation/Pages/Bus-Track.aspx
2021-2022 Bell Schedule
Campus Wide Tutorial
Katy ISD and WCJH is continuing our partnership with CharacterStrong in our ongoing effort to actively support the emotional well-being of all learners. Re-establishing a strong community and fostering a positive school climate is a priority here at WoodCreek Junior High School. Relationships are the heart of a positive school climate, This year we will be implementing our CharacterStrong program on Monday's during advisory. The CharacterStrong curriculum is for all WCJH students and helps build connections at school, home, and in the community.
DO YOU WANT TO JOIN WCJH PEP SQUAD ?
ORDER YOUR BLACK OUT PEP RALLY SHIRT BY AUGUST 31st, 2021
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.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE UPDATES FROM KATY ISD (VAPING)
Updates for 2021-2022
The Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2021-2022 Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct on Monday, July 26. A summary of the changes can be found here. Two significant changes include:
- Students who engage in a second offense related to vaping or paraphernalia (selling, giving, delivering, possessing, using, or being under the influence) regardless of the substance, will be recommended to the District’s Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP), the Opportunity Awareness Center (OAC).
- Students who are in possession of synthetic or look-alike drugs will also be recommended to the DAEP.
Parents and students should review the Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct each year to be aware of behavior expectations and potential consequences.
Katy ISD appreciates partnering with parents to ensure all students can attend alcohol, drug, and vape-free campuses. Student safety and academic success is our number one priority!
Join Science Olympiad!
What is Science Olympiad?
It is an academic event that allows students to test their knowledge in a multitude of science topics. If you are a science enthusiast, visit the link below to submit your digital application.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XtOoOk201NF7XdSMjIr6SkJXSeAQSdwGT1BgJ8vPj0c/edit?usp=sharing
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Parents/Students Technology Support Inquiries Online
Parent & Student Tech Resources & Support
Parent Technology FAQs
Katy 1 Source (Parent & Student Searchable Knowledge Base)
“How-To Guide” for Parents on the Home Access Center (HAC)
Home Access Center (HAC) User Guide (English) Home Access Center (HAC) User Guide (Spanish) New for 2021-2022! Behavior data will be available in the HAC for all secondary students.
Canvas Parent Guide
Athletics Newsletter
Athletic Tickets
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.
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
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