| Principal's Message | This evening at 7 pm in the Las Lomas gym, all students throughout the district in elementary and middle school who are involved in the band program will be performing. This a great opportunity to see how students progress over the years musically. It is also a wonderful time to see first hand the support WCEF gives to students who play an instrument.
Next Tuesday, May 27th, WCI will have our annual Open House from 6 - 7:45 pm. We hope you will be able to come, it is an open program where you can drop into classrooms and see the work students have done.
Have a safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend.
Mike Cannon
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| President's Message | As I mentioned last week, I am using the final few President's Messages to thank some of the many wonderful volunteers at WCI. This week's honorees are Heidi Killoran and Deanna Beasley. For three years these ladies have provided incredible lunches, snacks, and treats for the staff at WCI. Their Back To School Staff lunches have become legendary! And their treats during staff appreciation week and throughout the year always get rave reviews!. Thank you so much Heidi and Deanna for all of your hard work over the years. We will miss you as your kids move on to high school.
As you read below about the great end-of-year social studies events that are going on for our students - Civil War Day, Byzantine Bazaar, and Greco-Roman Day -please remember that the funding for these and so many other great things at WCI is provided through your donations to WCEF. Thank you so much to all of the wonderful parents who give what they can to WCEF and our PTA.
Have a great Memorial Day weekend!
Julie Gibson
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2014-15 Tri-S Information
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Below are the dates and times for next year's Tri-S. Please mark your calendar. Watch future enews for opportunities to volunteer at this important event. We need a lot of help to make this event run smoothly.
DATE: Wednesday, August 20, 2014. The hours are 9:00-12:00 and 4:00-7:00.
If you need additional information please contact Cathy Mauger at gandcm@sbcglobal.net or 925-330-6997.
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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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8th Grade Picnic and Grad Party
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Please help make the 8th grade graduation memorable by signing up to volunteer or donate items for the upcoming 8th grade party and/or picnic.
WE STILL NEED LOTS OF VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS!!
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.
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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8th Grade DC/NY Trip 2015
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Next Year's 8th Grade Washington DC / New York Trip 2015 (Early Bird Discount Extended!):
Attention all current 7th grade families. Sign up for next year's 8th grade trip by the end of May and still receive the early bird discount. The trip will be taking place from June 26, 2015 - July 1, 2015. Don't miss out on this trip of a lifetime. We already have 50 students signed up, and anticipate a lot more to come. Sign up at www.worldstridesdiscovernow.org under our trip ID # is 103444. If you have questions, please email trip leaders Steve Miller and Sarah Oliphant at wcidcny@gmail.com. *This is not a school or district sponsored trip. |
WCEF News
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WCEF's 2014-2015 Annual Giving Campaign is Underway!
Donate Today! Don't wait until TRI-S/Welcome Back Days
Look for your Annual Giving Campaign Brochure in the mail this week and make your2014-2015 annual WCEF donation today - either by using the envelope in the mailer, or online. You can also drop off your donation with WCEF Volunteers at WCEF Donation Days: Elementary Schools - May 28 & 29 before and after school or at Open House May 29; WCI - May 23 & 27 before and after school or at Open House May 27.
Give what you can. Help safeguard academic opportunities for all our students K-12. All our children benefit from any donation your family is able to make and remember you can spread your payments out or consider becoming a Sustaining Donor.
WCEF makes an annual funding commitment to the school districts in the spring for the coming school year. We have to continue fundraising activities until that commitment is met. The longer we have to fundraise, the more volunteer time and financial resources are required. The sooner we know the commitment is met, the better for everyone, especially our children. Together, we step up to provide our students with the opportunities that make a difference in their daily school lives while giving them advantages that will last a lifetime.
Visit the campaign website for complete information. Thank you for your continued support of WCEF!
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Let us help with dinner at the WCI Open House!
WCEF and Extreme Pizza are partnering again this year to offer dinner at WCI's Open House on Tuesday, May 27. Pizza by the slice and drinks will be available to purchase in the WCI Cafeteria. Or, pre-order your dinner online from the Walnut Creek location and Extreme Pizza will deliver your meal to WCI's cafeteria at the time requested from 5:30 to 7:15 pm (You must indicate "WCI delivery" in the notes of your online order to ensure delivery. The pre-order deadline is Monday, May 26 at 4:00 pm.) WCEF will receive 10% of all pre-orders, no other coupons apply. If you have any questions please contact Stacy Howard at bshoward@astound.net.
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Don't let the name confuse you! First Friday Business Deals Good All Month Long!
Looking for great SUMMER CAMP opportunities for your kids? Check out our May First Friday for the details at Red House and see all the businesses supporting our schools and students throughout the month of May . 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! |
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.
Safety Training Class
CPR/AED & First Aid Class
Child & Babysitting Safety Class
at Indian Valley Pool June 8th
Keeping Kids Safe
City of Walnut Creek Recreation
Fun Martial Arts Safety Program
Ages 5-11 Fridays 5:30 - 6:15pm
Help Your Child Stay Safe!
Civic Park Community Center
2014 Gaels Summer Youth Baseball Camps
Camps at Saint Mary's College
2,3 & 5 Day Camps
Ages 6-15
School Pool Free Transit Tickets for Students
Grades 6th - 12th Students
Active August 1st - September 12th
Applicatications available Online only
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 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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| Field
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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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