News – ASA Fontana https://asafontana.org Allegiance Steam Academy: Fontana Mon, 24 Jul 2023 20:06:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://asafontana.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-favicon-1-32x32.png News – ASA Fontana https://asafontana.org 32 32 Prepare to Thrive in 23 – 24 https://asafontana.org/prepare-to-thrive-in-23-24/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prepare-to-thrive-in-23-24 https://asafontana.org/prepare-to-thrive-in-23-24/#respond Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:46:13 +0000 https://asafontana.org/?p=7515 Dear ASA Families,

It is with great honor to contact you and welcome your entire family to the new ASA Fontana Wolfpack!  You are receiving this letter because you have accepted the offer or have started the registration process for your child(ren) to attend ASA Fontana for the 2023-2024 school year.  Thank you for choosing ASA!

ASA Fontana will officially be co-located at Locust Elementary School, 7420 Locust Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336.

Below are some important dates, events, and items you will need in order to be prepared for the first day and week of school. 

“Prepare to Thrive at ASA Fontana!”  Welcome Presentations

We highly recommend that you attend one of the three Zoom Welcome Presentations to learn about school wide procedures, protocols, and school materials that you will need on the first day and throughout your time at ASA Fontana.  Your Wolfpack Presenters will be Mrs. Cummings (Office Manager), Mrs. Hernandez, (Attendance Clerk), and Mr. Espinoza (Principal).  Click on the corresponding English or Spanish presentation link to register today!

“Meet Your Wolfpack!” (Meet the Teacher) Event

Your attendance to this event is highly encouraged.  You and your child(ren) will meet your child’s Teacher in person on Thursday, August 10, 2023 from 9-11am on the ASA Fontana campus! Upon arrival, be sure to pick up a campus map and take a self-directed tour of our campus. Please note: this will take place during Locust Elementary School’s regular school day and we ask that you park in the North parking lot or in the neighborhood while being considerate of our neighbors.  Also, please use the ASA gate entrance only to enter and exit the event.  The ASA gate is located on the right hand side of the Locust Elementary School main office.

First Day of School

The big day is on the horizon and Monday, August 14, 2023 will be our first day of school.  Please note the arrival and dismissal times in the chart below (#5).  For students that choose to eat breakfast at school. Families can drop off students at 7:30am for breakfast.  Students will be served in the Den (MPR) and playground supervision will start at 7:30am.  Instruction officially begins at 8am and students will be marked absent after this time.  Drop off and Pick Up procedures, designed to get all Wolves on and off campus safely, will be shared in the coming weeks and during the upcoming “Prepare to Thrive at ASA Fontana!”  Welcome Presentations.

Grand Opening Celebration

You are invited to stay and join us at the grand opening of ASA in Fontana during the first day of school!  Distinguished guests will be present and our CEO will share a few words at 8:15am.  Coffee and donuts will be served for families of our Wolves afterwards until 9am.  You may park in the North parking lot or in the neighborhood while being considerate of our neighbors.

Arrival and Dismissal Times

Grade Breakfast & Playground Supervision Instruction Starts Dismissal
TK 7:30am 8:00am 12:15pm
K 7:30am 8:00am 2:30pm
1-3 7:30am 8:00am 2:40pm
4-6 7:30am 8:00am 2:50pm
7-8 7:30am 8:00am 3:00pm

 Dress Code

Please read the approved dress code graphics below.  The graphics are also available on Instagram and Facebook.

Mobile Applications

Download the free SeeSaw and PowerSchool Parent Portal (for IOS or Android) apps.  You will be connected with your child(ren)’s and Teacher(s).  Your child(ren)’s Teacher(s) will provide an invite during the first couple of weeks of school.

Important Documents – Special Education and 504 Plans

If your child(ren) has/have an IEP or 504 plans, we highly recommend you to request a copy of students’ most recent IEP or 504 plan and forward it to our ASA Fontana team.  You may do this by scanning the document and forwarding it to registration@asafontana.org as indicated in your Notice of Registration when you accepted your offer(s).  If you have any questions or concerns related to Special Education you may contact our ASA Fontana Special Education Coordinator, Mrs. Ross at ericka.ross@asathrive.org and/or (909) 258-9937.

Before and After Care Options

We received a great number of responses on the Before and After Care Survey!  We have taken your input and are in the process of confirming a program that best fits our wolfpack’s  needs.  You will receive more information via email very soon.

The ASA Fontana team may be reached at (909) 258-9937 and at the respective email addresses below.  We look forward to returning your phone call and/or email address as quickly as possible.  ASA Fontana office hours are from 7:30am to 4pm.

Office Team Contact Information
Marielena Cummings Office Manager marielena.cummings@asathrive.org
Ana Hernandez Attendance Clerk ana.hernandez@asathrive.org

Sincerely,

Miguel Espinoza, M.Ed.

ASA Fontana Founding Principal

Allegiance STEAM Academy, Thrive

p: (909) 258-9937

w: asathrive.org

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The Fontana Unified School District’s Board of Education voted recently to grant a four-year authorization to Allegiance STEAM Academy – Thrive (ASA), paving the way for ASA to launch its K-8 school in Fontana.

“We want to thank the community, Fontana Unified School District staff, and the Board of Education for their support,“ said ASA CEO Sebastian Cognetta. “Since the inception of this process, we strived to be transparent, showcase our STEAM-based model, and demonstrate that ASA could complement the great efforts underway for Fontana students.”

Read more here: https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/news/asa-gets-authorization-from-fusd-to-launch-k-8-school/article_5253e4fe-cd6f-11ec-8a4d-93f6edd9c7a9.html

]]> https://asafontana.org/state-superintendent-tony-thurmond-visits-allegiance-steam-academy-to-celebrate-literature-day/feed/ 0 Allegiance STEAM Academy – Thrive seeks expansion to Fontana https://asafontana.org/allegiance-steam-academy-thrive-seeks-expansion-to-fontana/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=allegiance-steam-academy-thrive-seeks-expansion-to-fontana https://asafontana.org/allegiance-steam-academy-thrive-seeks-expansion-to-fontana/#respond Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:06:10 +0000 https://itbusiness.liquid-themes.com/elementor/?p=433

Allegiance STEAM Academy – Thrive (ASA) is wanting to open a new school in southern Fontana this fall, school officials said.

ASA is a tuition-free charter-based public school located in Chino that provides an educational approach and instructional model based on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM), according to ASA CEO Dr. Sebastian Cognetta.

“As a former student and teacher in this community, I know that Fontana families will benefit from Allegiance’s model,” Cognetta said. “We plan to help students develop as critical thinkers, civic leaders, and socially responsible citizens that can be integral to their communities and beyond.”

Read more here: https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/news/allegiance-steam-academy—thrive-seeks-expansion-to-fontana/article_c63c911e-99bb-11ec-93e2-ffe2812f1734.html

]]> https://asafontana.org/allegiance-steam-academy-thrive-seeks-expansion-to-fontana/feed/ 0 State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Visits Allegiance STEAM Academy to Celebrate Literature Day https://asafontana.org/state-superintendent-tony-thurmond-visits-allegiance-steam-academy-to-celebrate-literature-day-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-superintendent-tony-thurmond-visits-allegiance-steam-academy-to-celebrate-literature-day-2 https://asafontana.org/state-superintendent-tony-thurmond-visits-allegiance-steam-academy-to-celebrate-literature-day-2/#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2021 10:03:04 +0000 https://itbusiness.liquid-themes.com/elementor/?p=426

CHINO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today met with school administrators, educators, and students of Allegiance STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Academy in Chino to promote the importance of literacy and celebrate the school’s Literature Day parade.

Read more here: https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr21/yr21rel87.asp

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