| Principal's Message | This Friday progress reports for second quarter will be mailed home. Progress reports are required to be sent for students who are receiving a C- or below in a class. The end of the second quarter is January 23rd.
I hope everyone has a relaxing and safe winter break. Our first day back is January 5th.
We will see you in 2015!
Mike Cannon
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| President's Message | As we near the end of 2014 I want to say thank you to all of the wonderful parents and community members who have given their time this school year to support the kids and staff at WCI. We have been so fortunate for all of the volunteer help this year - starting way back in August with Tri-S registration, skate night, dances, health screenings, our Wild West Social, and all of the little things in between, thank you!
The beginning of 2015 will be a busy time for our PTA - we will be holding our first meeting of 2015 on Wednesday, January 21st, and soon after we will be looking for people to fill our Executive Board for the 2015-2016 school year. If you have any questions about PTA or getting involved, please don't hesitate to contact me at the email below.
Have a safe and happy winter break!
Julie Gibson
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Superintendent's Coffee
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Superintendent Wool will be hosting a series of coffee hours to meet with parents at each of our schools. This is an opportunity for all parents to talk with the Superintendent in a casual setting. Please bring your thoughts, questions, and concerns and join her for coffee and snacks.
The WCI coffee will be held on Thurs Jan 8th from 9:00-10:00am in the WCI Library.
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Notes from the Nurse
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If your child is ill, please keep him or her home until he or she is well and ready to function alertly in a school setting. A student should not return to school until they have been fever free for 24 hours, without the use of fever lowering medication. This benefits your child and other students.
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Boxtops for Education
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A great way to start the New Year, and to earn more money for our library, would be to have the box top receptacle filled with all those box top coupons! Over the holiday break, please continue to save all those box tops. Just have your student drop them off in the library the first week they are back in school. Anne Woods at shepwoods@comcast.net wants to thank everyone again for their ongoing support on behalf of the WCI library. Have a wonderful holiday! |
| WCEF News | |
 Time is running out!
Donate to WCEF before December 31st to maximize your 2014 tax deduction and give the gift of education to our students! During this season of giving thanks and sharing our blessings, please consider making a tax-deductible gift to WCEF in honor of your child, a family member or friend, or in memory of someone special in your life.
Thanks to donors like you, WCEF has been able to maintain the well-rounded educational opportunities and the enriching and engaging learning environments our students need to prepare them for the demands of the 21st century. Click here to see all the wonderful opportunities that your gift would help provide for the more than 5,000 students that we support! Your gift, in any amount makes a difference.
Please donate today and give the gift of education to our students.
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Job Opening: WCEF Executive Director
The Walnut Creek Education Foundation is seeking an Executive Director to assist the Board of Directors in its fundraising campaign and day to day operations. Candidates should have strong non-profit fundraising skills; excellent management skills with volunteers; good time management skills; fiscal management skills with a basic understanding of financial record keeping. Also desirable is experience with non-profit organizations; knowledge of school/education culture and funding; and Board Development experience. Click here for a full job description. Salary is commensurate with experience. Resume and letter of interest should be submitted to Tim Schultz at timbrunoschultz@gmail.com or mailed to WCEF, Box 186, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Attn: Tim Schultz. Deadline for applications is Friday, January 16, 2015.
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WCEF Business Partner Deals Good All Month Long!
Honey Bear Trees & Wreaths: Purchase your Christmas tree, wreath or greens through 12/24/2014 and Honey Bear will donate 20% of your purchase back to WCEF. Click here to print the coupon. Located across from Acalanes High School at the corner of Deer Hill Rd and Pleasant Hill Rd (7-days a week from 9:00am to 9:00pm).
Check out our December Business Partner deals! These businesses have invested in our students' education and are offering special discounts throughout the month of December just be sure to mention WCEF!
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| Attention 7th Grade Parents |
Mark your calendars! The annual Japan Day Core Activity for all 7th grade core classes will be on January 22, 2015. This is a fun day for everyone, but we need many parent volunteers to make this event a success! Volunteers will assist students at one of four stations in their core class making origami, sushi rolling, brush painting and scroll making. Click here to view volunteer sign-up information. There is also a required parent volunteer training night on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 7:00pm in the Library. If you have any questions, please contact Ellen Schuler at schulerellen@gmail.com
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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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WCI Sports
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2015 WCI Boys Basketball
COMPETITIVE
Registration for the 7th and 8th grade Competitive Basketball teams will begin on Monday, December 1st. Registration and payment must be received before you may tryout. In this program practices will be structured in preparation for the competitive level. Unlike the intramural program, play time will be relative to skill level, effort in and out of practice, attendance, sportsmanship, the number of games and respect to coaches, players, and sports staff. Cost: $345 ($70 refundable uniform deposit)
Tryout Dates: January 6th, 7th
(Must attend all days, no exceptions)
8th Grade: 4:30 - 5:45 pm
7th Grade: 3:15 - 4:30 pm
If you do not make the competitive team, you are encouraged to sign up for the Intramural program.
INTRAMURALS
The Intramural Basketball Program is open to all grades, no try-outs required. Registration runs Monday, December 1st through January 19th. The program will be held Tuesday, January 20th through the week of February 24th; Tuesday - Thursday; 3:15 - 4:30 pm. Games/scrimmages will be played with other WCI and Foothill Middle School teams with an end of season Jamboree during the last week at Foothill. Drills will be taught with a focus on improving one's skills, as well as teamwork and sportsmanship.
Cost: $210 (Includes jersey)
All registration forms and information are available at the After School Sports office and on our web site. For questions, contact:
Office: Athletic Director:
Greg Nacua, Kevin Liebe
Email: wcisports@walnut-creek.org
Phone: 943-5899 ext.2661
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Sister to Sister
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Announcing a Fantastic Opportunity for Middle School Girls Registration is now open for middle school girls to sign up to be part of the 2015 Sister-to-Sister mentoring program. Beginning in January, high school girls trained by AAUW's Orinda-Moraga-Lafayette branch will be hosting 2-hour sessions to explore the challenges of growing up girl and offer their support, understanding and guidance. Sunday Super Sessions will be held at the Orinda Community Church, 10 Irwin Way in Orinda, on 1/11, 2/8 and3/15 from 2:30-4:30 in the afternoon. This new format will allow for follow up with the middle school girls and encourage stronger connections to form between the participants and their "big sisters". Sister-to-Sister is an award-winning program that has been presented for the past 15 years by the Orinda-Moraga-Lafayette branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women). It is directed to middle school aged girls and features discussions, games, great snacks, guest speakers, Q&A panels and the opportunity to be mentored by a high school "big sister". The Sister-To-Sister program's goal is to create a supportive community where middle school girls can explore their challenges and concerns while hanging out with our amazing team of trained S2S high school leaders. In the past Sister-to-Sister has been presented as a one day, 6 hour Summit; however, in response to feedback from past participants and facilitators, this year it will be presented as series of three workshops from 2:30pm - 4:30pm on January 11, February 8 and March 15. Registration is now open. The cost is $45 if registered by 12/15/14. We are having a special "Register with a Friend" discount of $10 off ($35 each participant). After December 15, registration is $55 each or $45 each for "Register with a Friend" promotion. Applications are available at AAUW Sister-to-Sister (S2S) | Orinda-Moraga-Lafayette (CA). For more information please contact Laura Wittenberg at (925) 788-0901.
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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. ARF's Art Contest Through January 12, 2015 youth@arf.net; 925.296.3152 Need something fun to do over the holiday break? Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation is holding an art contest for students in grades 6-8. Interpret what ARF's mission statement means to you: People Rescuing Animals, Animal Rescuing PeopleŽ. Submissions due no later than January 12, 2015. Visit www.youth.arf.net for more information, rules, and submission forms. Email youth@arf.net with questions. Las Lomas Winter Soccer Camp Hosted by Las Lomas Men's Soccer Team and Coaches Ages Under 9 - 14
Walnut Creek Library
Winter Break Programs for Children
For ages 5 and up Youth League Tennis
Ages 5-14 - All Levels 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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Dec 17th
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WCI drama performance of "Broadway Lullaby"
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End of Quarter Shortened 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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