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 WCI Newsletter

   Published by the WCIPTA

January 29, 2014

Principal's Message
Las Lomas counselors will be coming to 8th grade English classes on Tuesday, February 4th to give students information regarding classes and procedures for the 2014-2015 school year.  Las Lomas High School will also be having their Freshman parent orientation Thursday, February 6th at 5:30 pm in their gym.  This will be followed by Las Lomas having open classrooms and sports/extracurricular information in the gym at 7:30 pm.

Please read information regarding WCEF and their efforts this week.  We appreciate all of the hard work and support everyone gives to WCEF to make school great for our students.

Have a wonderful week.

Mike Cannon
President's Message
Last week, Mr. Cannon said a special thank you to all of our WCI PTA Annual Fund Donors for donating to the PTA this year.  After a vote at the November PTA meeting, PTA was able to use the money collected through the Annual fund to help purchase important technology upgrades as well as pay for courtyard landscaping and critical staff development endeavors.  I would just like to add my thanks to the many WCI families who donated to the PTA Annual Fund this year - we couldn't do it without you! 

Our next PTA meeting is just 3 weeks away on Wednesday, February 19th at 7:00pm.  At this meeting, we will be hearing from our Superintendent, Dr. Patty Wool, who will speak about the school district budget.  In addition, we will hear the recommendations of the PTA Nominating Committee for the 2014-2015 PTA Executive Board.  All are welcome to attend! 

Lastly, 8th grade parents, save the date for our March PTA meeting - March 19th at 7:00pm.  At this meeting, Matt Campbell, Las Lomas Principal, will be joining us to answer your questions about Las Lomas.  You won't want to miss it!

Have a great week!

Julie Gibson
In This Issue
Principal's Message
Principal's Message
WCEF News
Vision Test Volunteers Needed
Creek Kids Care
Look Alike Day
Las Lomas PAF
Advocacy Day
6th Grade Tdap
National Charity League
Box Tops
Kindergarten Orientation
Las Lomas Rummage Sale
Community News
Article Submissions
Calendar of Events
Quick Links
WCEF News

 

Are You In? Tonight and tomorrow evening, parent, teacher, student and community volunteers will be calling many of our families as part of the WCEF Phone Bank outreach. Please help our volunteers by making your 2013-2014 donation today!  We are $60,000 away from meeting our goal. Thank you!

Vision Test Volunteers Needed
Volunteers need on Thursday, February 6 from 8:30 to 12:00 to help with vision tests for all new students to WCSD.  We would like to have 4 volunteers if possible.  If you can help, please contact Michele Fiquet or call her at (925)954-8122.
Creek Kids Care
Creek Kids Care is meeting next Wednesday, February 5, at 8:30 am in room 305.  New members are encouraged to attend!  Creek Kids is a local nonprofit organization comprised of youths working together to benefit the Trinity Center (serving our local homeless community) and the Mother of Peace orphanage in Zimbabwe.  Details about the organization can be found at www.creekkids.org.  We'll also be meeting February 26, March 19, April 9 and 30, May 21 and June 4.
Look Alike Day this Friday
This Friday, January 31st, is Look Alike Day at WCI.  Students are encouraged to dress up with a friend or group of friends.  The Leadership class will be having an activity on stage at lunch.
Las Lomas Band, Chorus and Drama Classes
In the next few weeks, WCI 8th graders will be visited by Las Lomas counselors and begin planning their course of study for their freshman year.  This is an exciting time and we hope your student will take advantage of the many outstanding music and drama classes that are available at Las Lomas.  The Band, Chorus and Drama teachers have prepared this convenient summary of courses offered in 2014-15.  If you have any questions about specific courses, you are welcome to contact the teachers directly.  Also visit the Las Lomas Performing Arts Foundation webpage to learn how parents can be involved in supporting the performing arts programs, and see the Events Calendar for the remainder of this year.  All are welcome to enjoy the concerts and plays at the Las Lomas Theatre!
Advocacy Day: Education in Transition
PTA Advocacy Day: Education in Transition
February 7, 8:30 - 2:30 p.m., San Ramon Community Center
Only one week left to Register!
 
The 2014 Advocacy Day: Education in Transition is just a few weeks away.  Join hundreds of parents, teachers, and local community leaders from the East Bay. Register Today! 
 
Why should you go to Advocacy Day?
Let your voice be heard - Step to the microphone for Q&A sessions directly with legislator and superintendent panels.
Get an update on major change in education - Learn about Common Core, State and Federal education funding from State and Federal legislators, and local school Superintendents - all moderated by EdSource.org Editor John Fensterwald.
 
To view the agenda, visit Advocacy Day 2014.
Get involved - Every district in California must implement Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP) this year.  Hear how you can participate and support your school. 
For more information, please contact Deema K. Shehabi.
6th Grade Tdap Requirements
All 6thgrade students will need to show proof of having received Tdap (pertussis) vaccination after the age of seven before they enter seventh grade.  We are now starting to collect this information from all 6th grade students. We are asking all 6th grade families to provide written verification of Tdap as soon as possible.

 

 

Proof of vaccination may be submitted by:

In person to WCI Office Manager Earlene Caven (Main Office)

Faxed to (925) 933-1922

Scanned and e-mailed to ecaven@wcsd.k12.ca.us

 

If you have questions about Tdap, you can contact our district nurse, Oonagh McAndrew RN, at omcandrew@wcsd.k12.ca.us or (925) 944-6850 x 2013. 

 

Information is also available at www.shotsforschool.org.

National Charity League
National Charity League (for 6-8th grade girls) - New Walnut Creek Chapter

Please join us to learn about the new

Walnut Creek Chapter of

National Charity League, Inc.

 

We will be hosting information sessions on:

 

Wednesday, January 22, 7pm at Walnut Creek Intermediate, Room 101

and

Tuesday, January 28, 7pm at Foothill Middle School, Library

 

for more information click here 

Boxtops for Education
Another new year means more opportunities for more box top coupons!  Please collect all those box tops that may have accumulated over the holidays and have your student drop them off in the library.  Also, when shopping online, please note that some companies offer box top coupons when making a purchase.  And, some companies put box top coupons on their packaging, so please check carefully before throwing out the packaging.  Let's see how fast we can fill up our box top receptacle!  Anne Woods at shepwoods@comcast.net thanks everyone for their continuing support in helping our library!
Transitional Kindergarten & Kidergarten Orientation
The Walnut Creek School District is pleased to offer kindergarten orientation for parents 
of students entering kindergarten and transitional kindergarten.  Please click here for more information.
Las Lomas Rummage Sale

Las Lomas Annual Rummage Sale

March 22, 2014

 

Donation Stations begins Sat. Jan 4 

  • Clean out your clutter and donate it to Las Lomas, the first collection day will be Saturday, Jan. 4. We will take household goods, games, toys, furniture, electronics, books, sporting goods, accessories and more. 
  • Drop off donations every Saturday: Jan. 4 thru March 15, from 10-2pm
  • The donation station is located on the Las Lomas Basketball Courts, enter from the back of the school behind Whole Foods.
  • Items too large to deliver, no problem. We will come to your home and pick it up for you, please contact Irene Bossert to arrange a pickup. *PICK UPS ARE ONLY FOR ITEMS THAT REQUIRE ASSISTANCE TO DELIVER.
Community News

In this section, we feature community news that has been approved for distribution by the Walnut Creek School District.  To have flyers posted in this section, please click here for submission requirements.        

Article Submission Guidelines
The WCI PTA publishes the eNewsletter every Wednesday. Our goal is to provide information to the WCI community in a timely manner. If you have an article to contribute email it to Susan Heitmann at wcienews@yahoo.com. Please limit articles to 150 words or less. The deadline is every Sunday at 6pm.

For community announcements (non WCI specific submissions) please review the community section guidelines for approval by the Walnut Creek School District. 
Calendar of Events

Below is a calendar of upcoming events.  Please be sure to check the WCI Website and WCSD website for additional calendar information.

 

Jan 24th

Shortened Day End of Quarter    
   

12:42 dismissal  

     
   
Feb 6th
Las Lomas Freshman Parent Orientation
 5:30
Las Lomas Gym

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