| WALKER CREEK ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER |
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FUN RUN HOWLING SUCCESS |
The Second Annual Coyote Fun Run was a huge success. We had a beautiful day for the Run and everyone--students, parents and staff members-- had a FUN day. Walker Creek families and friends, it is through your generosity and cooperation that we are able to provide not just the absolute necessities for running a school, but also some of the extras that make school more fun and interesting.
We realize that during October and November between the PTA events and the school events we have asked for your help over and over again. It's the participation of everyone that makes The Coyote Fun Run a success. Thank goodness Walker Creek parents are so good at multi-tasking. However, we promise to do our best to not have so many events during the same month in the future. Some things are out of our control, but we will work harder when setting up the calendar to spread out the fun. We know we have a good thing going and we would never want to "burn you out" by taking advantage of your generosity.
Baylee Pucel, in Mrs. Lacey's first grade class, brought in the most donations. This helped push Mrs. Lacey's class over the top to be the winner for the class with the most donations. We had Lance Wheeler run the most laps at 79. Congratulations Lance, you did a terrific job! Eight classes brought in donations totalling over $1000 each. These classes get to eat outside with Walker Coyote on Friday. They are: Feltman, Smith, Lacey, Kozak, Thompson, Ward, Renfro and Lee.
We also want to thank the companies who helped by sponsoring our Fun Run. They are:
The Graphix Store, Sprint, James Wood Motors Inc., Clayton YES Daycare, Envoy Mortgage Co., Chick-Fil-A and Arlington Technology Group. Please let these businesses know how much we appreciate their support!
We will keep you updated as to what big items are purchased for our school with the Fun Run earnings. Thank you once again for your generosity. | |
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Thanksgiving Break |
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Remember
Thanksgiving Holiday
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
November 26--28
Please have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving
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NEW CHECK-IN SYSTEM |
 We have a new check-in system at WCE! Volunteers and visitors are now required to show their driver's license (or a valid state issued ID) before receiving their visitor badge. We will scan the license once and your information will be in the system. Each time you visit or volunteer after that, stop in the office as you always have and we will print a visitor badge for you. When you are ready to leave the building, please come back through the office, turn in your dated visitor badge to us, and we will sign you out on our computer. We will also scan your license when you get your child out of school early. Once you are in the system, you will not have to bring your license in again! This will be a mandatory process at all BISD campuses beginning January 5, 2009. Opportunities to visit and volunteer on our school campus may be limited if you do not have a valid driver's license or a valid state issued ID. Our new system has the ability to provide alerts on people who may jeopardize the safety your children. Thanks so much for your cooperation and patience when checking in at the front office! |
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Battle of Books Team Announced |
 The Battle of the Books Team for 2008-2009 was recently announced. Members had to read designated books and take a test over these books. There is a Primary Team and an Intermediate Team. These teams meet each week and practice so that they can represent our school at the district competition in January. Member are: Primary Team:
Zoie Bright, Abigail Ivey, Dayton Wheeler, Jewel Burleson, Hailey Hillhouse, Altay Delikanlieglu, and Zane Taylor.
Intermediate Team:
Colton Eager, Brooklyn Younkin, Jet Coatney, Kate Simmons, Angie Whistler and Haley Whitney.
We are proud of our Battle of the Books team's commitment and wish them the best as they prepare for this exciting competition.
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PTA Meeting Tonight |
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Remember that our November PTA meeting is tonight, Tuesday, the 18th. Third grade will be doing the presentation. The Book Fair will be open late so that parents can browse before or after the meeting. Mrs. Smith plans to have the library open from 6-8 PM. |
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Book Fair |
The Scholastic Book Fair Continues this week through Friday. Students are encouraged to purchase their selections at their designated time or after school. The Book Fair is open late Tuesday, Nov 18, before and after the PTA Meeting from 6-8 pm. |
 School Picture & Retakes |
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Were you between paychecks when the orders were due for pictures? You can still purchase pictures, they just won't be here by Christmas. We will take orders for the next week and Lifetouch will come by and pick up the orders. After that, if you wish you can order them yourself through the mail or online. Our rush to have the orders by the 14th was so that those who wanted to photographs for Christmas would be able to have them in time.
If you child was absent or is new to our school they will have their picture taken on Wednesday, December 3. If you were not happy with the proof you received for your child, simply send the picture to school with your child that day and they take their picture again.. |
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Walker Coyote Stays Here |
 In our friendly competition with W A Porter Elementary, we came out on top with WCE collectiong 2,148 canned goods vs 1,499 that they collected.. Porter's mascot will spend some time at our school. The real winners are the families in our community who are helped by the students' giving spirits. Thank you all. |
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Celebration of Kids |
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Wednesday, December 3, is the date of our next Celebration of Kids. Students who have all A's, only A's & B's or perfect attendance are recognized at this assembly. Our nominees for the Circle of Courage are also recognized. Remember that the times have changed. The assembly for the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders is at 8:45 am. Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade are recognized at 9:30 am. |
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Family Movie Night |
 The whole family is invited to this fun, FREE event sponsored by the Walker Creek Elementary PTA. Friday, November 21, from 6-8 pm in the school cafeteria. We'll see the movie Alvin and the Chipmunks. Bring your sleeping bag and pillow, wear your pajamas, and come ready for a great time. Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be provided. |
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Christmas Holidays |
For the first time in many years our students will be dismissed early on the Friday that we get out for Christmas. We will dismiss at 1:00. Students will be out of school for two weeks and return on Monday, January 5, 2009. | |
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Nov 18 - PTA 7:00
Nov 20 - Kinder to River Legacy
First grade to TCC
Nov 21 - Family Movie Night
Nov 24 & 25 First Grade Thanksgiving Play
Nov 25 Kinder Feast
Nov 26-28 Holiday
Dec 3 Celebration of Kids
Picture Re-takes
Dec 5 - Third to Ballet
Dec 8 - Fourth to US Mint
Dec 9-12 Holiday Shoppe
Dec 10 Spelling Bee
Dec 16 PTA 5th Gr performs
Dec 17 - Kinder to Rudolph
Dec 19 Parties and Early Release 1:00
Dec 22 - Jan 3 Holiday
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