| Principal's Message | Welcome back and Happy New Year. I hope everyone had a relaxing time off and that students are ready to focus and finish off the second quarter strong. The end of this quarter is January 23rd so let's make sure we put forth maximum effort the next few weeks.
This Thursday, January 8th, in the WCI library, we will be hosting a superintendent coffee with Dr. Patty Wool. We hope you can make it.
With the start of the New Year, it is a great reminder to make sure all safety aspects are being followed in the various drop off and pick up areas at WCI. Please be sure you are always using the proper areas and following all traffic rules on the city streets and our parking lots. Make sure that pedestrians are the the priority and to stay off texting and calling when around students being picked up and dropped off.
Have a wonderful week.
Mike Cannon
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| President's Message | Happy New Year WCI community! Please join us on Wednesday, January 21st for our first PTA meeting of 2015. We will be meeting at 7:00pm in the Library on the 21st and we'd love to see you there.
Julie Gibson
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8th Grade Las Lomas Information Night
| If you have a current 8th grader planning on attending Las Lomas High School, please mark this important date on your calendars: THURSDAY, FEB. 5TH. On this night, Las Lomas will hold three important events on their campus: Incoming Freshman Parent/Student Meeting, Open House for all students/parents, AND Sports/Activity Information Night for incoming freshman. Details to follow in next week's Enews, but for now, please save the date, Thursday, February 5, 2015. Thank You!
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| Attention 7th Grade Parents |
The annual Japan Day Core Activity for all 7th grade core classes will be on January 22, 2015. There are still some volunteer spots open! Please sign up to help in your child's core class if possible. 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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| WCEF News | |
 WCEF January Update
Thank you to all who have made your 2014-2015 WCEF donation! Together, we have raised $607,000.
Haven't made your donation yet? Please donate today! Monthly and one-time payments are available online. Prefer to send in a check - you can do that too! Click here to download a printable donation form.
Click here to see how your donation supports all our students. A donation in any amount makes a difference. Our kids are counting on all of us! Thank you!
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WCEF Business Partner Deals Good All Month Long!
Check out our January Business Partner and all the businesses supporting our schools and students. These businesses have invested in our students' education and are offering special discounts throughout the month of January - just be sure to mention WCEF!
Heading to the slopes this winter? 10% off all purchases!
- Rentals! Cheapest around! Plus check out our Season Leases (Rent now, Return in May!)
- Lift Tickets! Buy your lift tickets at discounted rate! Check out the participating resorts!
- 10% off your purchases and 5% back to our student's every day of the year. Just mention WCEF at checkout!
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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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WCI Reflections Program
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Congratulations to the following 2 students whose entries moved forward from the Council (Regional) level to the 32nd District (County) level of the program:
Yoon-Ju K., 7th Grade; Visual Arts Category
Rhiannon M., 7th Grade; Music Category
These students' entries will be judged against entries from all parts of Contra Costa County to determine which entries move forward. The next level of the Reflections Program is the State level. Our students will find out if they are selected to move to the State level at the 32nd District Reflections Showcase on January 31. Congratulations to our talented students and good luck!
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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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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! |
National Charity League
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Please join us to learn about the
Walnut Creek Chapter of
National Charity League, Inc.
We will be hosting information sessions on:
Tuesday, Jan. 13th or Thursday, Jan. 22nd at 6:30pm at Walnut Creek Intermediate, Room 104.
The National Charity League (NCL), is one of the nation's most distinctive and well-respected non-profit mother-daughter membership organizations. NCL is committed to volunteerism and supporting philanthropies through hands-on service in local communities. Currently NCL has more than 45,000 members and thrives through nearly 200 Chapters in 19 states. NCL members are mothers and daughters in grades 7-12.
Questions? Email Antoinette Norris, antoinettenorris@icloud.com
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Creek Kids Care
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The WCI branch of Creek Kids Care will meet on January 14 at 8:30 am in room 305 (Ms. Stewart's classroom). All WCI kids are encouraged to participate in this fun and worthwhile club. Creek Kids Care is a local nonprofit of kids and teens working together to benefit the Trinity Center (serving our local homeless community) and the Mother of Peace orphanage in Zimbabwe. Details about the organization can be found at www.creekkids.org. In addition to the January 14 meeting, the club will meet on these dates: February 4, February 25, March 11, March 25, April 15, May 13, and June 3. If you have questions, please contact Elizabeth McCormick at oneadamtwelve@me.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. Las Lomas Jr. Knights Basketball CheerClinic and performance! Open to all students TK-5th grade Contra Costa Children's ChorusBoys and Girls, ages 4-18 Free Placement Interviews 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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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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