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WCI Newsletter
Published by the WCIPTA
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Principal's Message
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I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe extended weekend. Please continue to be careful in all the pick up and drop off areas, especially in the rainy weather. Make sure that cell phones are off and drive at a slow speed. This will ensure safety for all students on campus. Also, please remind your student to walk their bikes and skateboards on campus and to always cross the street in the proper locations. Thank you in advance for your help keeping students safe. Have a great week. Mike Cannon |
President's Message
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Our next PTA meeting is tonight, 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. Click here to see the meeting agenda. All are welcome to attend!
Have a great week!
Julie Gibson
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Attention 8th Grade Parents
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We are looking for 5 to 6 parents to become Parent Advisors for next year's incoming freshman class. Parent Advisors guide the student leadership throughout their 4 years at Las Lomas by providing supervision, coordinating and assisting with various fun class and fundraising activities. Interested? We will be having a meeting on Thursday, March 6th, 7 pm in the Las Lomas library where we will be providing more detailed information on Parent Advising and applications for those interested. Please contact Mary Louie at marylouie714@gmail.com with questions.
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Musical Corner
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Our Jazz Band is having a very successful festival season. They performed at the Folsom Jazz Festival on Saturday, January 25 and earned 4th place out of 15 middle schools! Kevin D, Robbie U and Evan S all received Outstanding Musicianship Awards! They performed at the Campana Jazz Festival in Pleasanton on Saturday, February 8 and earned 1st place out of 12 middle schools; in addition our saxophone section earned 1st place section award, the trombones earned 2nd
place section award and Kevin D and Ian J-L earned Outstanding Soloist Awards. Kevin D also received a 50% scholarship to summer music camp. We will be performing at the Santa Cruz Jazz Festival the weekend of March 14 - 16 and will be performing assemblies at all 5 elementary schools in March and April. I'm so proud of these students and they're having so much fun meeting new people, and making new friends wherever we go!
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Volunteers Needed for Hearing Tests
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Volunteers needed for 8th Grade Hearing Tests on Tuesday, February 25th. We would like 2 volunteers for the morning shift of 8:30-11:40 and 2 volunteers for the afternoon shift of 12:40-3:00. Please email Michele Fiquet at mif456@yahoo.com or call her at (925)954-8122 if you can help.
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Attention 6th Grade Parents
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Please calendar this IMPORTANT date. The 6th Grade Skate Night is Tuesday, March 18th. This FUN event will take place at The Golden Skate in San Ramon from 6:30pm-8:30pm. It is
an evening your 6th grader won't want to miss!! There will be additional information coming, but, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sara Hill.
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Creek Kids Care
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Creek Kids Care is meeting next Wednesday, February 26, at 8:30 am in room 305. New members are very welcome! 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 March 19, April 9 and 30, May 21 and June 4.
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8th Grade DC/NY Trip
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It's still not too late to sign up for the DC/NY trip in June 2014. Sign up ASAP, as we are putting together the final trip details! To register, go to www.worldstrides.com, and our trip number is 89423. An informational video is available, contact us if you would like one. Please feel free to email Mr. Miller and Sarah Hansen (Program Leaders) at wcidcny@gmail.com if you have any questions.
This is not a school or district sponsored event
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Friends of the WC Library
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The Friends of the Walnut Creek Library's Book Sale is the perfect place to pick up great books at great prices. The sale will be in the Oak View Room at the Walnut Creek Library on Saturday, March 1 from 10-5. Following a short break from 2:30-3, we will hold the Bag Sale from 3-5 where you may purchase a grocery bag of books for $5. All proceeds from the Book Sale are used for the library collection and children's programs.
Friends of the Walnut Creek Library members are invited to a special pre-sale on Friday, February 28 from 4-5:30. This pre-sale is exclusively for Friends Members. Not a member? You may join at the pre-sale. Please click on the following link for more information on Friends membership levels - http://www.wclibraryfriends.org/join.html
Happy Reading - and thanks for supporting the Walnut Creek Library.
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National Charity League
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Please join us to learn about the new
Walnut Creek Chapter of
National Charity League, Inc.
We will be hosting information sessions on:
Tuesday, March 4th, 7pm at Walnut Creek Intermediate, Room 101
Click here for more information
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6th Grade Tdap Requirements
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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.
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WCI Sports
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2014 WCI Coed GolfRegistration is from February 3rd through February 28th. Tryouts start Monday, March 3rd and Wednesday, March 5th. Participants pay green fees of $10.00 for tryouts. Participants must play both days of tryouts. Please collect the tryout green fees (separate payment) with the registration fee and form. Players must have experience playing on a golf course; have their own clubs, golf shoes. Collared shirts must be worn, no t-shirts. Tryouts will be necessary if more than 12 participants sign up. Please see attached golf quiz to be given with the registration form. Practice will start, March 10th for WCI, March 11th for Foothill on the course at 3:45-Dark and both teams on Thursday, March 13th on the practice range 3:30-5:00. Then practices will be every Monday for WCI and Tuesday for Foothill on the course and Thursdays on the range through May 23rd except during spring break. Monday and Tuesday practice 3:45 till dark, Thursday range 3:30-5:00. Matches are on Wednesdays. DAYS OF PRACTICE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!!!! Cost: $305 (includes team shirts) Registration forms and information are available at the after school sports office and on our Website! Contact: Mark Callaway, Kevin Liebe, Athletic Directors WCI after School Sports 943-5899 ext 2661
Thank you!
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WCEF News
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DON'T BE LEFT OUT!
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If you have already made your donation for the 2013-2014 school year please accept our sincere gratitude.
We appreciate your generous support.
- If you have yet to make your donation for the current school year it is needed now to meet this year's program, staff and materials funding needs; our children are counting on all of us. The 2013-2014 campaign closes March 31, 2014.
- Every Donation, In Any Amount, Makes A Difference! Donate today!
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 Thank you Volunteers and Runners! FORMA Gym Presents $12,050 to WCEF On Wednesday, February 12, FORMA Gym presented a check for $12,050 to the WCEF as one of six beneficiaries of the 21st Annual Turkey Trot. This year's race registered 6,600 runners from 38 different states and included runners of all ages. Approximately 350 students, families and community members from all over Walnut Creek volunteered to ensure the race was a huge success. Thank you to our volunteers, runners and FORMA Gym! See you in November for the 22nd Annual Walnut Creek Turkey Trot! ____________________________________________________________________________________ Share your Passion: WCEF Nominations/Volunteer Information Technology, Art, Helping Children, Photography, Blogging, Wellness, Music, Reading...Whatever your passion may be, WCEF would love to hear from you. Do you have an hour to give or a special talent to share to benefit our students K-12? Are you looking for a one time volunteer opportunity? Could you help with a small project at your school? Would you like to lead an event or support a committee? The WCEF Nominating Committee is currently looking for volunteers for smaller tasks and to fill board positions and we would love to hear how your passion could benefit WCEF and our students! Please contact Vera Caulfield at (vcaulfield@gmail.com) or Executive Director Liz Davis at (eadavisus@yahoo.com) if you are interested or would like more information. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Don't let the name confuse you! First Friday Business Deals Good All Month Long! Check out our February First Friday to see all the businesses supporting our schools and students. These business partners have invested in our students' education and are offering special discounts throughout the month of February - just be sure to mention WCEF!
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Community News
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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.
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Summer Programs at Heather Farms Park
Swimming, Dance, Gymnastics!
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Recreational summer swim team for kids of all levels, ages 4-18
Fun and supportive, excellent coaching
Improve strokes and confidence
To view all flyers and past submissions, click here to be directed to the District Flyer Page
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Article Submission Guidelines
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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.
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Calendar of Events
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Below is a calendar of upcoming events. Please be sure to check the WCI Website and WCSD website for additional calendar information.
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Feb 19th
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7:00 pm
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WCI Library
| Feb 27th
| WCI/LLHS Symphonic
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| Las Lomas
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The mention of any business, service or event
in this publication does not imply an endorsement by
WCI PTA, WCI, or the Walnut Creek School District |
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