Wildcat Weekly

October Letter from Mrs. Tapia

Dear Wildcat Families,

Happy October! This month is full of exciting events and opportunities for our students, families, and community to connect and celebrate. Below are a few highlights we’d love for you to mark on your calendars:

School-Wide Focus: Be Respectful
Each month, our Wildcats focus on a core value, and for October we are emphasizing “Be Respectful.” Students will be learning and practicing what respect looks like in the classroom, on the playground, and in our community. We encourage families to talk with their children about how they can show respect at home and at school.

Fall Conferences
We look forward to welcoming families on campus for fall conferences over these next two weeks. This is a wonderful time to connect with teachers, discuss student progress, and set goals together. Please remember we have early dismissal.

Fencing Update
I am excited to announce that we are finalizing plans to fence the big playground. It will still be a neighborhood park outside school hours, but will bring an added layer of safety and security for our students during school hours. The project will take approximately three days to complete and we are looking at the end of October/early November. As soon as we have firmer dates, we will share as part of our blacktop will be needed for installation. Thank you for your patience and support while we finalize this project.

Walk & Roll to School Day – October 8
Join us in promoting healthy habits and safe routes to school by walking or rolling with your child on October 8. Let’s make it a community-wide event!

Jungle Book Play – October 18
Our talented students will be performing The Jungle Book on October 18 with Missoula Children's Theater. We can’t wait to see their hard work come to life on stage. It's not too late to sign up! Please see details below in the flyers.

Unity Day – October 15

On Unity Day, we join schools across the nation to stand against bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Please encourage your child to wear orange in support.

First ELAC Meeting – October 15 at 8:45 a.m.

Families of English Learners are invited to our first ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee) meeting in the MPR Your input and partnership are so valuable to our program.

PTA Movie Morning – October 19

Join us for a cozy community morning with a movie hosted by our PTA. It’s a fun way to connect with other families and support our school. See the flyer below.

Book Fair – October 20–23

Our Book Fair is back! Students will be able to browse and shop during the school day, and families are welcome to join during select times. This is a great way to spark a love of reading.

Picture Retakes – October 21
If your child was absent on picture day or you’d like a retake, Dorian will be back on October 21.

Thank you for your continued partnership in making Altamont Creek such a wonderful community for our Wildcats. We look forward to a fantastic month ahead!

Warmly,

Andrea Tapia

Join Altamont Creek for International Walk and Roll to School Day! We will celebrate our school spirit, our health, and the environment with the Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools program. This year, our school will celebrate in-person at the schoolyard. With your family and friends, you can participate by:

· Taking a walk, or riding a bike, skateboard, or scooter

· Biking with your child on their own or with a trail-a-bike

· Taking the bus with your child and walking to and from the bus stop

· Joining a Walking School Bus or a Bike Train

Post a fun photo on social media to celebrate the day! Remember to tag @AlamedaCoSR2S on X/Twitter with #WalkandRoll25 and #IWR2SD, and post on Facebook at facebook.com/saferoutestoschool.

We look forward to walking and rolling with you!

The Book Fair is coming SOON - October 20-23. We need lots of help to make the Book Fair a success. Click here to volunteer! It's super fun AND book fair volunteers get a 20% discount!

Did you know that missing just two days of school each month adds up to nearly 20 days in a year? In elementary school, every day counts! Regular attendance builds strong learning habits, helps students stay connected with their classmates, and ensures they don’t miss important instruction. Thank you for helping your child arrive at school on time, every day—together we are setting them up for success!

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

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

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Trunk or Treat Parking Space Sign Up

Pumpkin Competition Sign Up

Family Handbook

Hello ACE families, online ticket sales for the Addams Family screening at The Vine Cinema are now open. This is our biggest giveback fundraiser of the year. Be sure to purchase tickets early as seating is limited! See flyer for details.