Timberwolf Times
Volume 5, Issue 25 - February 5th, 2023
A Message from Dr. Lowry
Timberwolf Family,
Happy Sunday! This week is National School Counselor Appreciation Week! Make sure you take some time this week and let Aiesha Mercadel, Jessie Clay, Meghan McCarthy and Melissa Hardy know how much we appreciate them.
In fine arts news, our One Act Play achieved great success and they placed 1st in this weekend’s One Act Play competition. Additionally, we have some fabulous artists who will be participating in the 1st Annual Katy ISD 2023 FFA Livestock Show Art Exhibit. Their artwork is showcased below.
This past weekend our basketball season ended. All teams had success and our 8C Girls team were named District Champions. Now, we will transition to our spring sports, tennis, soccer, and track. Make sure you check out the information below concerning our tennis tryouts. Soccer and track information will be coming soon.
8th Grade Parents it's not too early to start thinking about the PTA sponsored 8th Grade Snow Ball Celebration on April 22nd. Please see flyer below for information about this awesome event.
Finally, in this week’s Timberwolf Times, you will find important information about 2023-2024 School Year Course Selection, Student Council Pixie Gram Sales, WCJH Cheer Tryouts, and Spring Pictures (Wednesday, February 8th). Furthermore, you will find information about Tompkins HS Cheer Tryouts, along with important details about our spring PTA fundraiser, and PTA SPIRIT Days.
I hope everyone has a great week, GO TIMBERWOLVES!
Dr. Andrew Lowry
Principal
WoodCreek Junior High School
This Week in Timberwolf Nation...
National School Counselors Week
Monday, February 6th
- WCJH PTA Spirit Day @ Ziggi's All Day! (see info below)
Tuesday, February 7th
- Cheer Tryout Meeting: Mandatory Parent and Student Meeting 5PM in the LGI
Wednesday, February 8th
- Student Spring Pictures (see info below)
Thursday, February 9th
- Make-up Cheer Tryout Meeting Parent and Student Meeting 5PM
- PTA: Pizza Fundraiser (see Info below)
Friday, February 10th
- Volunteer of the Year Nominations Deadline
- Last Day to Purchase Pixie Grams
Saturday, February 11th
- Foundation Limelight Run- Typhoon Texas Waterpark
- Thespian Workshop 7:30AM-1:00PM
A Look Ahead...
Monday, February 13th
- School Bus Driver Appreciation Week 2/13-2/17
Wednesday, February 15th
- PTA SPIRIT DAY: Adriatic Cafe (see info below)
Friday, February 17th
- Choir: UIL Treble Rehearsal 7AM
- Theatre: One Act Play Performance 6:30PM
PTA Spring Fundraiser Information
STUDENT COUNCIL FUNDRAISER
1st ANNUAL KATY ISD 2023 FFA LOVESTOCK SHOW ART PARTICIPANTS
Participant: Colton Lienemann
Participant: Elise Folse
Participant: Ethan Gobar
PARTICIPANT: Ruby Herrin
Congrats WCJH Basketball
One Act Play Results
This weekend our One Act Play competed and won FIRST PLACE!
Additionally, awards won this weekend:
Best Outstanding Interpretation
Honorable Mention All Star Cast - Jackson Wilcox as Romeo
Outstanding Techie - Connor McFarland
Best Actress - Kate Beeson as Lady Capitulate
All Star Cast - Matthew Warren as Benvolio
All Star Cast - Danna Harb as Juliet
WCJH COURSE SELECTION FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
- February 9th & 13th: Current 7th graders will meet with counselors individually to verify their courses in SchooLinks for the 2023-2024 school year.
- February 10th & 13th: Current 6th graders will meet with counselors individually to verify their courses in SchooLinks for the 2023-2024 school year.
- February 13th, 15th, 16th, & 17th: Current 8th graders will meet with counselors individually to verify their courses in SchooLinks & create their 4-year plan for high school.
- March 20th-28th: Course verification window—Courses are viewable in SchooLinks & students & parents will verify and/or submit course change requests in SchooLinks. This is the ONLY opportunity to request changes to course requests for the upcoming school year.
KVS REGISTRATION INFORMATION
SAVE THE DATE: 8TH GRADE CELEBRATION
Volunteer of the Year Nominations - DUE 2/10
2023-2024 WCJH PTA NOMINATIONS
ATTENTION ALL CURRENT 6TH GRADE PARENTS
MANDATORY CHEER TRYOUT PARENT MEETING
JH Cheer: Save the Dates
District JH Cheer Try-out - Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Taylor High School
INFORMATION ON TOMPKINS HS CHEER TRYOUTS
2023-2024 STUDENT TRANSFER APPLICATION
The Student Transfer Application for the 2023-2024 school year will open on January 3, 2023, and close on February 10, 2023. The online application can be found on the Katy ISD Student Transfers webpage.
All students currently on an approved transfer must reapply, except for children of employees who meet the criteria for automatic renewal. The Student Transfer Application for the 2023-2024 school year must be submitted by February 10, 2023. Failure to submit a transfer application by the deadline will revert your child(ren)’s campus assignment to their home-zoned campus. Late applications will not be accepted.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Jackie Cerame, Student Transfer Specialist, at 281-396-2357.
SPRING PICTURE DAY INFORMATION
PLEASE REMEMBER THERE WILL BE NO PROOFS SENT HOME BEFORE PURCHASE
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MAY PAY FOR PHOTOS FOR 1 WEEK AFTER PICTURE DAY
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO OUR DRIVERS
HELP NEEDED
Crossing Guard Needed
We are currently looking for another crossing guard to join our Timberwolf Family! If you or someone you know is interested in helping us out in the afternoons from 4:00-4:30PM please email Mrs. Robin Wollin @robindwollin@katyisd.org
MAKE SOMEONES DAY!
TUTORIAL SCHEDULE 4th SIX WEEKS
PURCHASE YOUR 2022-2023 YEARBOOK
PURCHASE YOUR YEARBOOK BEFORE THE PRICES GO UP!
COST: $70
Use QR Code or Click on Flyer to visit Jostens website to order.
WCJH FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES
Ziggi's Coffee February 6th
LITTLE CEASARS FUNDRAISER KICKOFF
It’s pizza time!
And what better way to celebrate than a fundraiser that begins on National PIZZA Day!!! Starting February 9, 2023 and for the next 4 weeks, we’re selling Little Caesar's Pizza Kits to raise funds for our school! To reach our goal and be successful, we need everyone’s help. It’s super easy to join the fun!
Every kit we sell earns $6 profit and makes an impact. Don’t forget to buy some for your family and make it a fun family night!
PTA SPIRIT DAY @ ADRIATIC CAFE
Just A Friendly Reminder...
Save the Date!!
Athletics
2021-2022 Federal and School Report Card Distribution
The 2021-22 Federal Report Cards can be accessed online at:
https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/frc/frc_srch.html?year=2022
The 2021-22 School Report Cards can be accessed online at: https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/src/src_srch.html
Katy ISD comparte información sobre el estado, distrito y escuela de su hijo(a) como parte de nuestras obligaciones bajo la ley federal ''Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA)''. Están disponibles dos boletas de calificación (federal y escolar) para su revisión en la oficina principal de nuestra escuela o en línea:
Las boletas de calificaciones federales 2021-22 pueden obtenerse en línea: https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/frc/frc_srch.html?year=2022
Las boletas de calificaciones escolares 2021-22 pueden obtenerse en línea: https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/src/src_srch.html
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.
2022-2023 Bell Schedule
Sign up for Important Updates - Join Remind
Join our remind groups for important text updates.
- Incoming 6th Grade - Text the message @wcjhwolf30 to the number 81010.
- 6th Grade - Text the message @wcjhwolf29 to the number 81010.
- 7th Grade - Text the message @wcjhwolf28 to the number 81010.
- 8th Grade - Text the message @wcjhwolf27 to the number 81010.
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