Wildcat Weekly

Dear Wildcat Families,

We are off to a fantastic start to the school year, and I’m grateful for the energy, excitement, and teamwork that has already been so evident on campus. Below are some important updates and upcoming opportunities for you to stay connected and involved at Altamont Creek.

Thank You for a Wonderful Back to School Night!
It was wonderful to see so many families at Back to School Night. Your partnership and enthusiasm help set the tone for a successful year of learning and growth for our Wildcats.

Principal Coffee – Wednesday, August 26
Please join me for our first Principal Coffee immediately following the Spirit Assembly on Wednesday, August 26. This is a casual time to connect, ask questions, and share ideas. (See flyer below for details.)

Unkind or Bullying? A Conversation We’re Having at ACE

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be visiting each classroom to talk with our Wildcats about the difference between unkind behavior and bullying. We’ll discuss what bullying can look like, including repeated actions, purposeful behavior, and a power imbalance, as well as how even a one-time unkind interaction can hurt someone’s feelings.

I’d love for families to continue this conversation at home! Take a few minutes to look at the graphic below with your child and talk about the difference between being unkind and bullying. Most importantly, remind your child that we can always choose kindness, speak up when something doesn’t feel right, and ask a trusted adult for help.

Attendance Matters
If your child will be absent, please call the Attendance Line at 925-454-5575, then press 2. While we understand that illness and emergencies happen, every day of school matters for your child’s learning and success. Thank you for helping us build strong attendance habits!

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Safety
For the safety of all students, please follow all drop-off and pick-up expectations. Stay patient, remain in your car, and follow staff directions. Working together helps keep everyone safe.

Check out the Safety Video our students made: Safety Video

Volunteer at the Wildcat Buck Store- CHANGE
We are looking for parent volunteers to help with our Wildcat Buck Store every other Friday starting at 9:30 AM. This is a fun way to celebrate positive behavior and connect with students!

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

School Site Council – Parent Members Needed
We are seeking one parent interested in serving on our School Site Council. This important group helps guide school decisions and supports our academic goals. Please see the information below if you are interested.

PBIS Committee Volunteers
We are still looking for parents to join our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Committee. If you’d like to help strengthen our schoolwide culture of safety, respect, and responsibility, we’d love to have you join us. Please contact me at atapia@lvjusd.org.

Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to our Wildcat community. Together, we make Altamont Creek a safe, welcoming, and inspiring place for every child.

With appreciation,
Andrea Tapia
Principal

Wildcat Families!

Do you or someone you know own a local business? We’d love to feature our neighborhood partners in this year’s FundRun! Joining forces with Livermore businesses makes this event extra special for our kids and community.

Interested in sponsoring? Shoot us an email at allforaltamont@gmail.com!

As we transition into a new school year, we need "all hands on deck," especially while we establish lunch time routines.

Altamont Creek Elementary is 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!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

Sign up: hhttps://signup.com/go/CrzcByv

A Call for Altamont Creek School Site Council Members

Be Part of Our Team!

Altamont Creek Elementary School seeks ONE new parent member to serve on its School Site Council for the 2026-2027 academic year. The School Site Council meets four times a year and meetings are open to the public. Members serve a 2-year term.

According to GreatSchools.org “The school site council (SSC) is a group of teachers, parents, classified employees and students (at the high school level) that works with the principal to develop, review and evaluate school improvement programs and school budgets. The members of the site council are generally elected by their peers. For example, parents elect the parent representatives and teachers elect teachers.”

“Successful school site councils, regardless of their specific agendas, are more than a “rubber stamp” committee, and always ask thoughtful and challenging questions.

School Site Council members don’t just represent their own interests. They have an obligation to make decisions that will best serve the whole school community.”

If you are interested, or would like to nominate someone, please fill out the bottom portion of this form and return it to the office no later than Friday, September 4.

Elections will be held electronically shortly after the application deadline.

Check one:

□I would like to serve on Altamont Creek’s School Site Council

□I would like to nominate the following person(s) to serve on Altamont Creek’s School Site Council

Parent Name:____________________Phone:_____________Email:_____________________

Parent Name:____________________Phone:_____________Email:_____________________

Please write (on this sheet or attached sheet) a brief paragraph describing your qualifications and experience with education and your reasons for wanting to serve on Altamont’s SSC. Please limit your statement to 100 words. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

It pays to get chromebook insurance! Here are the new costs for repairs according to the handbook. Please note that replacement is up to $498.

Estimated costs/fees are listed below and subject to change.
○ Charger/Adapter $35.
○ LCD/Screen $35.
○ Keyboard/Touchpad $40.
○ Bezel $35.
○ Cover $40.
○ Hinges $6 per set
○ Damages not to exceed $498. or the current cost of a new Chromebook

This year again we will be offering "Breakfast & Books" in the MPR daily from 8:00-8:20am to all students. This Breakfast and Books time will be spent eating breakfast, followed by reading or engaging independently with other learning/studying. Chromebooks are not allowed during this time.

In order to remain compliant with both federal and state regulations for the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs and the California Universal Meal Program, we ask that all families verify their household eligibility.

STAY IN THE LOOP!

Website: https://altamont.livermoreschools.org/

Facebook: Altamont Creek Elementary

PTA Facebook: Altamont Creek PTA

App: To be notified of upcoming events, be sure to download the Livermore Schools app from the App Store or from Google Play.

Principal Email: atapia@lvjusd.org