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WCI Newsletter
Published by the WCIPTA
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Principal's Message
This week many students will begin the new Smarter Balanced field test. Before spring break you should have received detailed information about the new testing through an e-mail. As a reminder, this is a field test only and no student will be receiving results (schools will not receive the results either). This year is to work out any issues Smarter Balance may have and prepare students for next year when they will receive results. At WCI, 6th and 7th graders will be testing during their core classes and 8th graders will be testing during their history class.
The week of May 5th, 8th graders will still be talking the "old" STAR test in Science only. These results will be mailed to you like they always have in the past.
Please feel free to contact me anytime with questions around any of the new or old testing.
I hope everyone had wonderful Spring Break.
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President's Message
I hope everyone enjoyed a fun and safe spring break! With the start of the 4th quarter of school upon us, at my house it feels like the countdown to summer has begun! With that, there are always many end-of-year activities to help out with at WCI. So, please be on the look out when you read your enews for volunteer opportunities coming up in the next couple of months.
Please join us on Wednesday, April 23rd, at 7:00pm in the Library to recognize individuals who have had a positive impact on our school this year! We will be holding our annual PTA Honorary Service Awards Celebration to say "thank you" to the wonderful WCI community members who are being honored this year.
Have a great week and enjoy this awesome warm weather! Julie Gibson
WCI PTA President
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Got Ballot?
Welcome back from Spring Break! We hope you are rested and ready to push AUHSD's Measure A to victory! Here is how you can help right now.
- Find Measure A ballot in huge stack of mail that accumulated over Spring Break.
- Open, check "yes" and sign.
- Place in mailbox before it returns to bottom of stack that accumulated over Spring Break.
- Pat yourself on the back, you have done the most important thing you can do today to support our local schools.
- Share that sense of pride and accomplishment with others. Sign up now for a night or two of phone banking:
Week 8 - Las Lomas - 4/13-4/17
Week 10 - All Schools - 4/27-5/1
Thank you for bringing us one step closer to over $3.9 million annually for our high schools!
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Spring Pictures
Spring picture day is coming April 17th! All students will take a photo during their PE period on
Thursday, April 17th. There is no pre-ordering for these pictures. If you would like to receive ordering information via email, please email orders@ciphotoca.com
with your student's name and school. If you do not sign up through email, proofs will be mailed home with an option to purchase or return via the mail. PLEASE NOTE: The photos will be taken on a green screen; please do not wear green on photo day.
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Book Fair Thanks
The WCI Book Fair was a success! The proceeds from the book fair will go towards new books for our WCI Library. I want to thank all the students, their parents and teachers who supported the Book Fair. A special shout-out goes to Mr. Phillips's PE class who helped move shelves and unload boxes of books on setup day. Thank you to WCEF who generously provided cookies and lemonade on Science Fair night. Last but not least, thank you to all our wonderful Book Fair volunteers, without who the Book Fair wouldn't run as smoothly or be as enjoyable.
Aileen Baker
Book Fair Coordinator
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Creek Kids Care "Say Yes Concert"
Mark your calendars now for the annual Creek Kids Care "Say Yes" concert. This fabulous event (featuring talented youth performers) is April 27 at Hillside Covenant Church. Doors open at 3:00 for a boutique, with the concert beginning at 4:00. Proceeds directly benefit both the Trinity Center (serving our local homeless community) and the Mother of Peace orphanage in Zimbabwe. Tickets can be purchased at www.creekkids.org. More details can be found on the flyer attached to this newsletter and on the Creek Kids website. |
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Box Tops For Education
Now that spring break is over, it's time once again to round up all those box top coupons and have your child bring them into the library. Unlike an Easter basket full of candy, a full box top receptacle has no calories - just those little coupons that add up to more money for our wonderful library! Anne Woods at shepwoods@comcast.net thanks everyone for their continued support on behalf of our library. |
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Creek Kids Care
Creek Kids Care is meeting next Wednesday, April 9, 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 April 23, May 21 and June 4
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2014 WCI Coed Tennis
Registration starts March 25th through April 25nd.
Tennis will start Tuesday, April 29th and run twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) 4:00-5:30, and last until May 29th. We will be limited to 36 sign-ups between both schools. Location, Heather Farm tennis center. This is an intramural program for beginners and advanced players with some competition between our two schools. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the tennis center.
Cost: $240 (Includes team shirt)
All registration forms and information are available in our after school sports office and on our Website!
Contact: Mark Callaway, Kevin Liebe, Athletic Directors
WCI After School Sports
943-5899 ext2661
Email: wcisports@walnutcreek.org
http://www.walnutcreekrec.org/wci-main.htm
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WCEF News
 Tickets on Sale NOW!
3rd Annual Play It Forward Benefit Concert
Don't be left out!
Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 7:00 PM
Las Lomas Theater
Join us as we celebrate our students playing alongside world class musicians as they Play It Forward to benefit all our students! This one night only event will feature performances spanning all types of incredible music. Tickets are selling quickly - don't be left out! Please visit the website for more information. Ready to purchase tickets? Click here.
Would you or your business like to be a part of this amazing night? Event sponsorships are an exceptional opportunity to showcase your company and support a worthwhile cause. Click here to view our sponsorship packages.
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Don't let the name confuse you! First Friday Business Deals Good All Month Long!
Spring Spruce Up! Great paint deals for inside and outside your home. Check out our April First Friday for the details at Kelly-Moore paints and see all the businesses supporting our schools and students throughout the month of April. These business partners have invested in our students' education and are offering special discounts good any day of the week, all month long - just be sure to mention WCEF!
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WHO Swimming
Join the Walnut Heights Otters swim team! The Walnut Heights Otters are a summer recreation swim team committed to providing high quality coaching while making it a fun experience for all. We believe that success in the pool comes from dedication, hard work and attention to technical detail. The Otters consistently rank in the top half of the swim conference and last season we won the conference championship! As a team we dedicate ourselves to being known as the most spirited team around - not only do we work hard but we play hard too! We also offer fun social activities for the whole family such as age-group parties, an Adult Social, Beach Day and a teen overnighter at the pool. The goal is to foster a very close knit team - like a family. For information about joining the Walnut Heights Otters swim team you can download the registration and splash fee policy flyer, visit our website at www.whoswimming.com or, if you have further questions please email us at whoswimming@gmail.com
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Community News
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1st - 9th Grades
June 23 - July 25
Morning camp at WCI Full-day camp continues at Heather Farm
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Ages 7-14
Boys Tackle Football
Girls Cheer
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Ages 4-16+ All Levels
Spring, Summer & Fall Camps in Walnut Creek
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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.
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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