| Principal's Message | With less than two weeks left, I wanted to congratulate all the students who have had an excellent academic year. This week and next I will be going into classrooms giving our academic excellence awards for students who received a 3.75 or higher in at least one quarter. Students will also be receiving an award for receiving a 4.0 all quarters.
On Wednesday, June 11th, we will be hosting the President's Awards in the MU at 8:30 am. If you were invited to the President's Award ceremony, which is for 8th graders only, you should have received an invitation last week.
I hope everyone has a great second to last week.
Mike Cannon
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Less than two weeks to go until the last day of school. I want to take this opportunity to say a fond farewell to this year's graduating 8th graders and their parents. I wish you all well in the years ahead.
Also, this week I want to say a huge THANK YOU to the person who works "behind the scenes" all year to get these Enews letters out - Susan Heitmann! I'm sure she hates that she is being asked to print this article - but she truly deserves our gratitude for helping to keep all of us parents informed about what is going on weekly at WCI. Thank you, Susan!!
Have a great week!
Julie Gibson
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WCEF News
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We need your input!
WCEF is conducting a brief survey. In an ongoing effort to always improve the work that we do on behalf of our children, please take a few moments and share your thoughts with us. Your input is critical and will help the Foundation as we work with our Districts to determine program funding for all our students K-12. Please take a few minutes now to complete the WCEF Survey. Thank you!
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WCEF's 2014-2015 Annual Giving Campaign is Under Way!
THANK YOU! to those who made your donation last week at Donation Days/Open House. A big thank you also to our parent and student volunteers that were out before and after school to help launch the new campaign. It was great to see so many families take advantage of this opportunity to donate!
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. 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 August TRI-S/Welcome Back Days!
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WCEF Slate of Officers for 2014-2015
WCEF is made up of parents and community members like you who are committed to serving our students. At the WCEF Board Meeting on May 22, the slate of officers for the 2014-2015 school year was voted in. Thank you to all new board volunteers, returning board members and a special thank you to those board members who are retiring from the board. We are grateful for your service to our students!
WCEF continues to welcome volunteers throughout the year. Do you have a few hours to give or a special talent to share to benefit our students K-12? Are you looking for a one time volunteer opportunity? Maybe you would like to help with a small project at your school? Or lead an event or support a committee? Whatever your passion may be, WCEF would love to hear from you!Please contact Denise Stenberg, Volunteer Coordinator at stenbergfour@comcast.net.
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2014-15 Tri-S Information
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Below are the dates and times for TRI-S event for next school year, please mark your calendar. If you can not make this date, no worries! You can register online, print your registration, and send someone with your print out to attend TRI-S for your student. Like I said no worries, just ask someone for this favor and you will be all set! If you need additional information please contact Cathy Mauger at gandcm@sbcglobal.net or call 925-330-6997.
DATE: Wednesday, August 20, 2014. The hours are 9:00-12:00 and 4:00-7:00.
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Tri-S Volunteers Needed
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TRI-S volunteers are needed. Please click here to volunteer. You will be able to register your student during your volunteer shift. Your help is sincerely appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cathy Mauger at gandcm@sbcglobal.net or call (925)330-6997. |
Volunteers needed for 8th Grade Picnic and 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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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! |
Reflections Volunteers Needed
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Calling all those who appreciate the arts! We are in search of a team of volunteers to manage our Reflections program next school year. We are in search of a Chair and a few other volunteers to assist. This volunteer work will be focused in the fall. If you are interested, please contact Traci Beeby.
National PTA's Reflections program encourages students in pre-K through grade 12 to explore and be involved in the arts.
The theme for the 2014-2015 school year is The world would be a better place if... Thousands of students will reflect on the theme and create original works of art in the categories of dance choreography, film production, music composition, literature, photography and visual arts.
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Las Lomas Girls Volleyball
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The Las Lomas Girls Volleyball team will be having open gyms over the summer they will begin on June 17th. The schedule is as follows Mon 6-8pm Small Group Lessons by request Tues 6-8pm Open Gym for returning players Wed 6-8pm Open Gym for incoming freshman Thurs 6-8pm Open Gym for returning players Tryouts will begin Aug 18th from 5-7pm for Freshmen. For more information contact the Las Lomas Varsity coach Shannon Lee. |
Las Lomas Boys Volleyball Camp
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Las Lomas Boys Volleyball Camp
Incoming 6th-8th Grade
July 14-18 1:00-3:00
Cost $100
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Las Lomas ALL KNIGHTER PREVIEW
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Thurs June 12th
Las Lomas Gym
6-9 pm
Come bring your kids and see the very last on-campus All Knighter Grad Night! The All Knighter will be held off-campus after this year, so come preview this fabulous event while you have the chance.
$2 Admission
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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! |
Adult Education
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CHANGING YOUR MIND: Discover the Hidden Potential in You and Your Child
Thursday, August 21st, 2014, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Stanley Middle School Library, 3455 School Street, Lafayette
More information and R.S.V.P. At http://tinyurl.com/ChangingYourMind8-21-14 |
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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Thank you from After School Sports
| To the parents and kids that participated in any of the After School Sports programs this year, we would like to thank all of you for making this year another success. It is because of your participation that the sports programs are able to happen and move forward, and it's great to see all the kids out there having a fun throughout the year. We are already looking forward to next year, and wanted to make sure that we let you know that we are always looking for coaches for our different sports; girls volleyball, boys and girls basketball, and golf. Coaches are the cornerstone for our programs, and we are always looking for anybody who would be interested in helping out. Coaching positions are paid and can be either intramural or competitive. If you are interested, or know someone who may be interested, please contact us at wcisports@walnutcreekrec.org. Thank you again, and have a great 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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June 6th
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MUR
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8th Grade Party
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6th Grade Greco Roman Day
7th Grade Byzantine Byzaar
8th Grade Grad Picnic
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Year Book distribution
| Lunch
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8th grade Graduation
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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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