Wildcat Weekly

Welcome Back, Wildcats!

Dear Families,

Happy New Year! As we begin this fresh start together, we want to take a moment to highlight something that plays a powerful role in your child’s success at school: regular, on-time attendance.

📚 Why Attendance Matters
Research shows that students who attend school consistently are more likely to feel connected, achieve academically, and develop strong routines that support learning. Even missing just 1–2 days a month can add up and impact progress over time.

⏰ Why Being On Time Is Important
Arriving on time helps students start their day calmly and confidently. Tardiness can disrupt classroom routines, cause students to miss important instructions, and make it harder for them to fully engage with learning right from the start. A smooth morning routine sets the tone for a successful day!

🌟 A New Year, A New Commitment
We know that life happens, and we truly appreciate your partnership in making attendance a priority whenever possible. Together, we can support strong habits that help every student feel successful, connected, and ready to learn.

Thank you for all you do to support your child and our school community. Here’s to a wonderful year ahead!

Warmly,
Andrea Tapia
Principal

Families are invited to join us for our upcoming ELAC meeting on Wednesday, January 14th at 8:45 a.m. in the MPR. ELAC is a great opportunity to learn, share ideas, and support our English Learner students. We hope to see you there!

Las familias están invitadas a acompañarnos a nuestra próxima reunión de ELAC el miércoles 14 de enero a las 8:45 a.m. en el MPR. ELAC es una excelente oportunidad para aprender, compartir ideas y apoyar a nuestros estudiantes aprendices de inglés. ¡Esperamos verlos ahí!

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