| Principal's Message | Today 8th graders will receive a passive letter to take part in a program that promotes health among adolescents. This will be taking place in their regular PE class on May 20th. There is contact information in the letter if you do not want your student to participate in the program. We are looking forward to having the program at WCI and professors for the University of Texas and UC San Diego will be helping with this.
I hope everyone is doing their best keeping cool and enjoys the rest of the week.
Mike Cannon
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| President's Message | As the school year winds down, each week from now until the end of the school year, I want to use my "President's Message" space to thank some of the many volunteers who do so much for our kids at WCI. This week's group is the fabulous group of parents who make up this year's Executive Board for the PTA. Most of these folks have served on this board for two years logging countless hours both on campus and at home. My job as PTA President this year was made significantly easier because of these dedicated people who I have been so fortunate to spend time with this year. Thank you so much - Jackie Cate, Susan Farrell, Michele Fiquet, Samantha Francois, Rick Lewis, Cathy Mauger, Aimee Moss, Nancy Rhee, Ellen Schuler, Tim Schultz, Garnet Herndon-Shah, and Deema Shehabi.
Our final PTA meeting of the school year is next Wednesday, May 21st, at 9:30am in the Library. Feel free to drop off your kids and come by at 9:00 for coffee and snacks. We will be hearing from our administrators about end-of-year activities and also hearing from our Principal and Counselors about the 6th grade transition into WCI. Click here to see the full agenda. Hope to see you all there!
Julie Gibson
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WCEF News
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JOIN US THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!
PLAY IT FORWARD! Benefit Concert
Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 7:00 PM
Las Lomas Theatre
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. Don't be left out!
Please visit the website for more information. Ready to purchase tickets? Click here. |
7th Grade Parent Volunteers Needed
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Calling all 7th grade parents! Byzantine Bazaar Day is right around the corner, Tuesday, June 10th. This is a fun-filled morning for our WCI 7th graders including field games, academic challenges, and snacks - all related to the various cultures the 7th graders have been studying throughout the year. We'll need many volunteers to make it happen. Please click here to volunteer. |
6th Grade Parent Volunteers Needed
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Calling all 6th Grade Parents! The annual Greco Roman Day is just around the corner - Tuesday, June 10th. We need MANY VOLUNTEERS to help make this event a success. Please click here to go to Sign Up Genius and sign up for a time slot to help. Thank you in advance for helping to make this day one the 6th grade class will remember for years to come! If you need further assistance, please contact Sara Hill @ sara.hill123@icloud.com.
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Calling All WCI Parents - 6th, 7th & 8th Grade
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Help make 8th grade graduation memorable by signing up to volunteer or donate items for the upcoming 8th grade party and/or picnic.
The graduation party is on Friday, June 6th, 6:00-8:30 in the WCI Multi-Use room. Please sign up here to help with the 8th grade party on June 6th. MORE VOLUNTEER NEEDS AND DONATION REQUESTS HAVE BEEN ADDED!!
The picnic is on Tuesday, June 10th, 9:00-2:00 at Larkey Park (2271 Buena Vista Ave.). Please sign up here to help with the 8th grade picnic on June 10th.
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8th Grade Civil War Day
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Can you come help us on May 30 for the annual Civil War Day? Civil War day is a half day event where students experience what is was like to be a soldier During the Civil War. This is a very memorable event but it takes a great deal of parent volunteers.
May 15 at 7:00 pm Ammo making night
May 30 8:30 am-12:30 pm Civil War Day
Please follow the link to sing up
Can't help with the battle? Help feed the troops!
We are looking for bakers to supply 1 dozen cookies for the troops to celebrate with after the battle. Drop off cookies the morning of May 30th in room 502.
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8th Grade Memories
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Send in photos of your favorite memories of you and your friends from preschool until now (limit 5 per student). Let's see how much everyone has changed over the years.
or drop off in attendance office (pics will NOT be returned).
Deadline is May 31st.
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Yearbooks
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Not sure if you bought a yearbook for your child? Click here to see a list of students who have purchased yearbooks.
Your child's first name and last initial should be on this list if YOU HAVE PURCHASED A YEARBOOK.
If you have not bought a yearbook, follow the directions here if you still want to buy one.
If you are not able to buy a yearbook for your child this year, free signature booklets will be available in room 603 on yearbook signing days.
Yearbooks will be distributed the day before school is out for the summer.
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Tdap
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All 6th grade 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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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.
School Pool Free Transit Tickets for Students
Grades 6th - 12th Students
Active August 1st - September 12th
Applicatications available Online only
Heritage Day at Borges Ranch May 17th
Celebrate Walnut Creek's Ranching Heritage
A day of fun for all ages
10am -4pm
DVRA Swim Club
Open Dawn to Dusk Every day
Life Guards, Baby Pool, Picnic and Game Area
Click here to see all flyers on the district web site.
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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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May 17th
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Play It Forward Benefit Concert
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7:00pm
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Las Lomas Theater
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May 21st
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9:30am
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Library
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May 21st
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WCSD Instrumental Festival
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7:00pm
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Las Lomas
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Civil War Date
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| June 10th
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6th Grade Greco Roman Day
7th Grade Byzantine Byzaar
8th Grade Grad Picnic
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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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