Wildcat Weekly

Volunteers Needed- April 1st All Staff Luncheon

We are excited to host an all-staff luncheon on Wednesday, April 1st from 11:25 AM–12:40 PM, and we are looking for parent volunteers to help support student supervision during this time. Your support will allow our staff to enjoy this special time together. If you are available, please consider signing up to help—we truly appreciate your partnership!

https://signup.com/go/bhzDLfW

ACE Spring Clean Up

Join us for the ACE Spring Clean Up on April 19th from 9:00–11:00 AM! In celebration of Earth Day, we invite staff and families to come together for just a few short hours to help update and beautify our campus while caring for our environment. Many hands make light work, and your time and effort will help our school truly shine. We hope to see you there! 🌎🌿

RSVP Here: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/4023494560112/true#/invitation

ROSTERING OF STUDENTS FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Toward the end of this school year, the staff at Altamont Creek will begin planning for our next school year. Part of our planning process is rostering students. We are committed to building balanced classrooms. Research indicates achievement is higher in classrooms with healthy dynamics; therefore, we week to build the best possible dynamics in EVERY classroom. Classes are balanced for number of students, gender, academic levels, personality types, student behaviors, and special needs. This is a challenging task. As part of the process, the staff must make recommendations for student placement that best meet the needs of all our students.

Although teachers' styles vary, each grade level spends significant time collaborating to make sure the same grade level standards are applied and, from class to class, each student receives a comparable education. Teachers, administrators, and specialists will follow a systematic process to ensure each child is placed in an appropriate and positive learning environment.

Parents often have a preferred teacher and teachers have families with whom they have built relationships with over the years. However, allowing parent requests severely hampers our staff's ability to create balanced classed. As a result, we have a NO TEACHER REQUEST policy. If you feel your child has a specific need you feel I need to be aware of, please complete the form (link below). Please DO NOT INCLUDE TEACHER NAME(S), as those will not be considered. Forms will be accepted until Friday, April 10th.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOv-Ubq5VMpdKSzJ3MvziC2G9hHVxNaDGgxOwsTR0YATk8TQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Family Handbook

It's that time again! The City of Livermore's Poetry in a Test Tube Contest is now open and accepting submissions until April 1, 2026. All Livermore residents are invited to submit a poem for a chance to win cash prizes in 5 age groups! An awards ceremony will follow on May 20th, with certificates and prizes awarded by special guest Mayor John Marchand.

A Message from Right At School

Parents, let's talk about those extra hours in your child's day.There are 24 hours total- about 10-12 spent sleeping and 6 hours in school.That leaves around 6 precious hours ...and that's where the fun begins!

At RAS,we turn afterschool time and school breaks into meaningful,screen free adventures your child will actually look forward to.

Before School: Before the bell rings, let your child dive into a morning of adventure, creativity, and excitement with Right Club’s Before School program! Drop your kid off when it works for your schedule! Our programs are ﬂexible so kids can join in whenever they arrive, so they can start their day in a fun and easy-going way. Kids enjoy different activity stations like Right Moves fun fitness and Inspiration Stations where they can exercise their creativity.

After School: During Right Club After School, hosted on-site at your kid's school, kids have time to get homework done, then take part in games, crafts, and STEM challenges that keep them engaged in learning (and off their screens). Our 2025-26 curriculum offers 19 brand-new journeys, each with countless activities that go beyond the classroom to help your child discover who they are and what they’re passionate about.

Break Camps (Winter Break, Spring Break, and Non-School Days): When school is out, fun is IN with RAS Camps! Take part in a week-long adventure full of STEM activities, learning challenges, and wacky art projects. RAS Camps are flexible. Your family can pick the number of days you need care, and drop off and pick up when it suits your schedule.

Summer Camp: RAS Camp’s Adventure Weeks are packed with excitement, from field trips to mystery guests and more! Every day comes with the classic day camp experience: water games, STEM activities, arts & crafts, outdoor play, and more. Before and after camp care are included!

Sign up here!

Volunteer Portal

There are so many ways to get involved at Altamont Creek! Whether you have a little time or a lot, your support makes a big difference for our Wildcats. You can help in classrooms, support events like the Book Fair or FundRun, lend a hand in the library, or join a committee through our PTA.

Volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with our school community and support our students’ success.

If you’re interested, please check out the links below for current volunteer opportunities—we’d love to have you join us!

Lunch Bunch: We looking for several adult volunteers to become part of our Lunch Bunch. These volunteers will help assist and supervise students during their lunch break. Please sign up for as few or as many time slots as you are able. We appreciate all the help!

Sign up: https://signup.com/go/WAZtLPA

Class Garden Visits: Each class will have the opportunity to meet monthly with our lead volunteer to learn and work in the garden. We’re looking for additional volunteers to help support these class garden sessions — either with your child’s class or any class that fits your schedule.

Sign Up: https://signup.com/go/uyvcGvv

Wildcat Buck Redemption: Our Wildcat Buck Store is open every Friday morning! Students can redeem their hard-earned Wildcat Bucks for fun prizes with the help of our amazing volunteers. The store is fast-paced, exciting, and a great way to celebrate positive choices each week.

Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EA4AC2AA4FA7-45666269-wildcat#/

Parent Patrol: Our Parent Patrol helps keep Altamont Creek’s parking lot safe during morning drop-off by supporting our Student Valet program. Thank you to all the parents who volunteer their time to ensure a smooth and safe arrival for our Wildcats!

Sign Up: https://signup.com/go/zzZTyqp

Breakaway Summer Camp

Breakaway Summer Camps will be returning for its fourth year at Sunset Elementary. The program is staffed by LVJUSD teachers and provides a full day of enrichment, including STEM activities, arts and crafts, sports, games and hands-on learning experiences. It is designed to be engaging, active and fun, while still supporting student growth.

The camp is open to students entering grades 1–6 and runs in weekly sessions throughout June from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

If you are interested, please register here:
https://tinyurl.com/BreakawayCamp26