| Principal's Message | Thank you to everyone in the community for another successful year at WCI. I appreciate everyone's teamwork to make this the best possible place for students and look forward to seeing many of you next year.
On Thursday, 8th graders will be practicing for the promotion ceremony. 8th graders only will be released at 1:20 pm on this day, county connection buses will be running at this time to take them home.
Our 8th grade promotion will be held on Thursday, June 12th at 5:30 pm. Students should report to the gym at 5 pm.
Our final day of school on Friday, June 13th will begin at 9 am and end 12:10 pm.
Once again, thank you for your support this year.
Mike Cannon
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| President's Message | Well, it is finally upon us - the last few days of school! It's a crazy, fun, busy time for everyone and I just want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all of the parents who have given their time this week, and last, to support the grade-level end-of-year activities. Yesterday, we hosted Greco-Roman, Byzantine Bazaar, and the 8th grade picnic - none of which would have happened without the over 125 combined volunteers who showed up to help with these events. Add to that the other activities that our kids have gotten to participate in this year - skate nights, dances, Japan Days, 8th grade party - and we truly see that without the fabulous families we have here at WCI, the experience our students have would not be nearly as memorable.
Thank you to all of you who have stepped up and helped this year - we couldn't do it without you. Have a great summer!
Julie Gibson
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WCEF News
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Over 200 Responses So Far But...
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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ARE YOU IN?
Thank you to the many families who have already made their donation for the next school year. 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. Do it today and avoid the rush at back to school registration.
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 Las Lomas Student Receives Michael W. De Sa Memorial Scholarship
The eighth annual Michael W. De Sa Memorial Scholarship administered by the Walnut Creek Education Foundation, was awarded in the amount of $2,000 to Las Lomas High school senior, Jordan Menkes. The scholarship was presented to Jordan by Lisa and Sam De Sa during Las Lomas High School Senior Awards Night held on Tuesday, June 3, 2014.
Jordan was chosen from among sixteen Las Lomas seniors who applied for the scholarship, named after the Walnut Creek School District Superintendent who passed away in 2006. His achievements exemplify the scholarship criterion, which seeks a well-rounded graduate of the Walnut Creek schools (attending K-12) who has nurtured life's passions both in school and outside the confines of academia, through service in the community and other pursuits. Read more about Jordan Menkes and the De Sa Scholarship.
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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. |
Las Lomas Boosters
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It's never too early to become a Las Lomas booster. If your child plans on playing sports at Las Lomas or you just like to just go watch the games, join the boosters now and start enjoying all the benefits.
Our purpose is to raise funds for the entire athletic program at LLHS to ensure the athletic program is viable and all student athletes have a rewarding high school athletic experience. We encourage strong parent and community support. Membership includes free admissions to home games. Purchase your membership early in the LL webstore or at Tri-S. More information at www.laslomasboosters.com.
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6th Grade Volunteers
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A very BIG thank you to all parents who volunteered your time this year - for both Skate Nights and Greco-Roman Day!!
All events were a great success and none would have been possible without your help as well as the funding of these events through WCEF!! So, thank you to all!!
Have a safe and happy summer - Sara Hill and Julie Martin
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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 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
| | Over the summer vacation, please continue to cut out those little Box Top coupons. Then, try and remember where you put them so that your child can drop them off in the library during the first week of school. A full box top receptacle at the beginning of the school year means more money for our library! As in the past, we will have another contest in September with more gift cards for the three students who turn in the most box tops - another incentive to save them! Anne Woods at shepwoods@comcast.net thanks everyone again for their support on behalf of the library. Have a wonderful summer! |
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. |
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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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 12th
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8th Grade Graduation
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| Field
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Last Day of School
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Tri-S
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4:00-7:00
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First Day of School
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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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