| Principal's Message | Donation Days for WCEF began last week. I want to thank everyone who has donated to WCEF, it allows us to make WCI a better place for all students. Please make sure to read their article in e-news this week to see all the great work we have done together.
As the school year is winding down, please make sure all library and text books are turned in on time. Keeping our instructional materials in good condition and accounted for is an important part of our organizational process.
Have a wonderful week.
Mike Cannon
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| President's Message | Less than three weeks to go until another school year is all wrapped up. The end of the school year is a busy time, just read the articles below to learn all about the many activities taking place over the next few weeks at WCI and how you can help out.
This week, I want to say THANK YOU to our PTA Grade Level Parent Reps who work all year long to coordinate the special grade-level events at WCI - Vera Caulfield, Cathy Mauger, Julie Martin, and Sara Hill. These awesome volunteers have worked hard to put together 6th Grade Skate Nights, Greco-Roman Day, Japan Days, Byzantine Bazaar, and of course the 8th Grade Graduation Party and Picnic. Please join me in thanking this great group of volunteers!
Please remember that grade-level social studies events such as Civil War Day, Byzantine Bazaar, and Greco-Roman Day are just some of the many things parent donations to WCEF support at WCI. In addition, working together, the WCI PTA and WCEF provide funding toward our 2nd Vice Principal, Campus Safety Supervisor, and important technology maintenance and upgrades. Thank you so much for all of your support to make WCI a great place for our kids.
Julie Gibson
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WCEF News
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On behalf of all our students THANK YOU!
WCEF 2013-2014 WRAP UP!
- $ 725,919 raised for our students K-12
- $ 39,000 outstanding in pledges and matching gifts (Please make sure to file your matching paper work or pay off your pledged amount before June 30, 2014. Contact sasserg@comcast.net for help.)
- $56,996 raised from business and events
- 1,274 donors contributed to the 2013-2014 campaign
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Donation Days/Open House 2014
WCEF's 2014-2015 Annual Giving Campaign is Under Way!
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
- LLHS - Thank you to those who made your donation last week at Donation Days. If you did not please go online today and make a donation or set up your pledge for the 2014-2015 school year.
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. Visit the campaign website for complete information and to see the programs your donation supports.
Donate Today Before the Hustle and Bustle of TRI-S/Welcome Back Days in August!
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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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Thank you so much to the many 7th grade parents who have already signed up to help with Byzantine Bazaar Day on Tuesday, June 10th. We still have a few spots left, so please click here to volunteer. It will be a great day for our 7th graders! |
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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Boxtops for Education
| | With only two weeks of school left, there is still plenty of time to have your students drop off those box top coupons in the library. What better way to end the school year - a full box top receptacle! As a reminder, many companies receive shipments that have box top coupons on their packaging. So please double check before throwing out any packaging. Also, on-line shoppers might go on the Box Top for Education website - they will find a list of companies that offer box top coupons upon purchase. Anne Woods at shepwoods@comcast.net thanks everyone for their continuing support of our wonderful library! |
Smart Start Program
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This Friday 6th graders are practicing how to deal with peer pressure and some resiliency skills on how to say "No" and get out of the situation with out losing a friend. Here is some information for parents to review and discuss with their kids.
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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. |
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
Summer Sports Camps
Flag Football, Lacross & Soccer
Camps are held at Tice Valley Grass Field
Grades 1st-5th
Cooking with Kids Foundation
City of Walnut Creek at Heather Farm Community Center
French Dinner Camp Ages 4-5 and 6-12
Fun while learning the life skill of cooking
Cal Bears Youth Football
Two week long sessions
Cal Football Staff & Players
9am-3pm
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 30th
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Field
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May 30th
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12:42pm dismissal
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| June 6th
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8th Grade Party
| 6:00-8:30pm
| MUR
| June 10th
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6th Grade Greco Roman Day
7th Grade Byzantine Byzaar
8th Grade Grad Picnic
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| June 12th
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Year Book distribution
| Lunch
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| June 12th
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8th grade Graduation
| 5:00pm
| Field
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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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