| Principal's Message | Tonight is the third WCI PTA meeting of the year starting at 7 pm in the library. We hope you can join us.
At 6:30 pm, WCI will be hosting an English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting in the library that will be done prior to our PTA meeting. The ELAC meeting is a great opportunity for parents of students who are english language learners to learn about various aspects surrounding education at WCI.
This Tuesday, October 21st, the WCI Fall Concert will be in our gym beginning at 7 pm. Please come and see the great work the students have been doing this year.
Have a wonderful week.
Mike Cannon
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President's Message
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Well, it looks like we're finally getting some fall weather this week! I hope you all are enjoying the shorter, cooler days. Please join us TONIGHT in the library at 7:00 for our monthly PTA meeting. We will be hearing from our Principal, Vice Principals, and Counselors as well as learning more about our PTA Reflections program and hearing about how we can all be involved in our annual Wild West Social on November 14th! Click here to see the agenda for tonight. Julie Gibson jagibson@astound.net.
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WCI Wild West Social
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We will be holding our Annual Wild West Adult Social Nov.14th beginning at 6:30pm at the Shadelands Ponderosa Ranch. Tickets are $60 Per Person which includes a BBQ Dinner, Gaming Chips, a Raffle and No-Host Bar.
This is a fun evening, which sells out fast so get your tickets now - space is limited! Download the ticket order form and bring it along with a check made out to the WCI PTA by 10/31 to the main office or mail the form and check to Walnut Creek Intermediate, 2425 Walnut Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94597
We need donations for our auction/raffle! Suggestions include vacation rentals, event or sporting tickets, and gift cards. If you have questions, want to make a donation or need further information, send an email to: wciptasocial@yahoo.com. We hope to see you there!
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Directory Distribution Help
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Thanks to all of you for submitting your information to us for publishing in the directory. Also thanks to many hard working volunteers, the data is kept digital and reproduced directly from your entries.
The directory is completed and ready for distribution. We need some volunteers to help with this task. On Wednesday, October 22nd at 11:30 in the library we will meet, prepare and distribute the directories to classrooms for students to take home. If you can help, will you please email Nancy Martinucci VP Volunteers, at: nucci4@comcast.net. The time commitment is about an hour, two at the most. Thank you in advance.
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Nicaragua Summer Trip
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Spanish teacher Angie Green and Global Studies teacher Julie Krug are chaperoning a trip to Nicaragua through Free the Children in August. The trip is open to all WCI students. If this interests you, you can find information on their web pages. Application deadline is December 3rd.
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Red Ribbon Week Volunteers
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Volunteers needed to "decorate" WCI for Red Ribbon Week. Take this chance to volunteer with a friend or do the job with your student, this is a fun thing to do together. The supplies need to be purchased (there is PTA Budget) and then put up on Sunday October 26th, or early morning Monday morning Oct. 27th. We also need volunteers to take them down on Friday October 31st in the afternoon or evening. Please contact Dayna Wagner to get more information and to volunteer. Your help is sure appreciated!
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Reflections
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PTA Reflections Arts Program
A National PTA Program celebrating the Arts with student submissions in 6 categories:
Visual Arts
Photography
Literature
Dance Choreography
Film Production
Music Composition
Theme: The World Would Be A Better Place If..............
Bring the theme to life!
Students can draw, paint, take a photo, write a story or make a video that captures the magic of a monent in their lives! Students' work will have a chance to advance to a District, State and even National level.
Description and entry forms which must accompany the Art submission are available in the PTA folder in the office at WCI.
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WCI Sports
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Girls Competitive Basketball
2014
Grades: 7th and 8th
Registration: 10/13- 10/31
Mondays - Thursdays between 3:15-6:00pm
Try-outs: November 3rd (required) First practice: 11/4
Cost: $345 (includes $70.00 refundable uniform deposit) Focus is put into improving skills as well as team play and effort. Advanced play and techniques will be taught in preparation for competitive play.
Girls Intramural Basketball
2014
Grades: 6th, 7th & 8th
Registration: 10/13- 10/31; no try outs First practice:11/4
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Cost: $210 (Includes team shirt) Our 6-week program is a fun opportunity to play with your WCI friends and improve your skills. You will be taught the essential skills of team play, individual improvement and fundamentals of the game. Games will be held at WCI and Foothill.
Forms and information are available at the After School Sports office and on our web site: www.walnut-creekrec.org
Want to make a difference in after school sports? Coaches are needed for the upcoming fall basketball season. This program offers students in WCI to learn and practice new skills, learn sportsmanship, and to compete.
These are paid positions, afternoon hours, Monday-Thursday's. High school and college age candidates are welcome to apply. All interested parties please contact Ken Nacua or Kevin Leibe at wcisports@walnutcreekrec.org.
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8th Grade Baby Pictures Needed
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The yearbook class is gathering baby pictures of the 8th graders for the yearbook. We can use a high quality photos printed on photo paper or the photo can be submitted digitally. Digital photos need to be high resolution ( at least 400kb). Please have students deliver photos to Mrs. Gautier in room 603. We will take good care of the photo and return it in a couple of months. Digital photos should be sent to Mrs. Gautier at: rgautier@wcsd.k12.ca.usPhoto deadline is November 15th.
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WCEF News
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$6,377.80!!THANK YOU to our families, Walnut Creek community and Whole Foods! Our shopping day was a huge success raising $6,377 for our students! We couldn't have done it without you. Thank you!
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Talbots WCEF Shopping Appreciation Day: Friday, October 17 (10:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
- 15% off regularly priced merchandise all day
- 10% back to WCEF and our students.
- Raffle prizes, Refreshments and more from 3-6:00 PM
- Just mention WCEF at check out
- Please invite your family, friends and neighbors!
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WCEF Thank-A-Thon
Beginning Thursday, October 23 volunteers will be calling all our 2014-2015 parents, alumni, and community donors to say thank you and let you know how much we appreciate you and the donation you made in support of all our students K-12!. Haven't made your donation yet - please do so today! We would love to give you a call to say thanks. Donate NOW!
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Kaiser and other Corporate Matching Companies
It's That Time! Have you filed your paperwork?
If your company offers corporate matching, don't forget to sign-up to match your donation to WCEF. For Kaiser Employees and many other area companies October is the month to sign up for matching funds for your WCEF contribution. It's an easy way to double your donation to WCEF! If you have questions, please contact Greg Sasser at sasserg@comcast.net.
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 Register today! Entry fees go up after October 31!
Be part of Walnut Creek's premier Thanksgiving Day event, the FORMA Gym 22nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K/10K Run and Kids Fun Run, by participating or volunteering on Thanksgiving morning, November 27. Last year WCEF raised over $15,000!! It's a healthy activity to share with thousands of other enthusiastic runners/volunteers and you will be home in time to get the turkey in the oven! Click here to register for the race. Click here to volunteer November 24, 25, 26, or Race Day.
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Do you have family and friends living in Rossmoor?
Rossmoor Friends of WCEF Club: Meet and Greet Your Local School District Candidates
Do you have family and friends living in Rossmoor who are interested in our local schools? Please let them know about the Rossmoor Friends of WCEF club meeting at Rossmoor on October 16 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM in Creekside Rooms 1&2 for all Rossmoor residents. We will be introducing the candidates running for School Board positions for the AUHSD and the WCSD. For more information please contact Liz Davis at eadavisus@yahoo.com or call (925) 933-9233.
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8th Grade DC/NY Trip 2015
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Attention all 8th grade families. Sign up now for the Washington DC & New York City 8th grade trip and save before the price increases. We will be voting soon on the Broadway play that we will be seeing in NY, don't miss out on being able to cast your vote! 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 55+ 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.
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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. Walnut Creek 100 Centennial Birthday FestivalFree, Fun, Family-Friendly Event Shadelands Ranch Museum Music, food, games and Birthday Cake Camp ArfVeteran's Day Camp Grades K-5 November 10 and Nov. 11 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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Oct 15th
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7pm
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Library
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Fall Band Concert
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| Gym
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Minimum Day
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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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