Weekly News From Parkmead Elementary School

The teachers call this time collaboration because they are working together while your students are attending once a week "specials." This week we are in coached collaboration with our instructional coach Alison Gomez. Grade levels are spending this time developing questions based on our school goal of partial implementation of Common Core State Standards (complex text, informational text, text dependent questions). A grade might ask: "What strategies are we using to more deeply engage students in complex text? How do we know these strategies are working?" The process of answering these questions is called action research and involves writing goals, looking at student work, and changing practice based on the results.

REMINDERS - BIKES and DOGS:

Please walk bikes on campus during school hours
After school on school days:

Don't ride bikes in the halls
Don't ride through Doris Eaton
Don't ride through PEP, Keyspot, Soccer...
Please supervise you children closely during non-school hours

No dogs on campus
During non-school hours: dogs should be on a leash at all times

Chris Reddam - Parkmead Principal

Volunteers -- We Can't Do It Without You!

Volunteers Still Needed for Community Service Day

We've had very few sign ups so far so please consider lending a hand! The day begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Heather Farm Community Center with an optional pancake breakfast. Then meet us at Parkmead Elementary at 9:00 a.m. for a few hours of work and fun in the garden or library.

Please register here. The last day to register online is September 25. Please email Brooke Smith at [email protected] with any questions.

Walking Club

The Walking Club returns to Thursday lunch recesses after a successful debut last year. Students walk laps around the field and earn tokens as they go. If you are interested in helping with the club and are available Thursdays from 11:20 to 1:00, please e-mail Beth Culler at [email protected].

Red Ribbon Week

This year we will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 14th -18th. This is a week where we promote healthy eating and active lifestyles. We are looking for volunteers to develop activities and staff tables during lunch time (11am - 1pm). Last year we provided tastings of healthy foods and taught the kids about sugar content in beverages. Please sign up via this link:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4AA5A82BA02-redribbon

Email Cathy Wang at [email protected] for more information.

Parkmead Wellness Committee

The Parkmead Wellness Committee promotes health and wellness in our school community. There are three subcommittees: Nutrition, Physical Education and Fitness and Go Green. To sign up, please go to: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4AA5A82BA02-parkmead

Email Cathy Wang at [email protected] for more information

Parkmead Auction

If you are interested in working on the Auction Committee this year, please join us for our first meeting on Thursday, September 26th. We will meet at 7:00 pm in the Parkmead library. If you cannot make it to the meeting but would like to help, please email Jeffrey Neve at [email protected].

WCEF

$64,957 Raised Last Year in Corporate Matching to WCEF! Have you filed your paperwork?

Remember, 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 your WCEF contribution. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, click here. It's an easy way to double your donation to WCEF! If you have questions, please contact Greg Sasser at [email protected].

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Don't let the name confuse you! First Friday Business Deals Good All Month Long!

Check out our September First Friday and the businesses supporting our schools and students. These businesses have invested in our students' education and are offering special discounts throughout the month of September - just be sure to mention WCEF!

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Only 6 Days Left! Help Extreme Pizza reach their goal for WCEF!

Extreme Pizza, one of our First Friday Business Partners, is hoping to raise $1,000 for WCEF in the month of September! Every order that mentions Coupon Code WCEF20 will receive 10% off the order and 10% will go to WCEF! Partner with us and help our kids! Order your pizza today.

Community Information and Flyers

These flyers are updated on a weekly basis. Click here to find district flyers and to download the information that interests you.

Lego & Listen - September 25, 2013

Walnut Creek Library, Bricks and stories supplied by the Library. Ages 4 & up - no exceptions

Walnut Creek Youth Sports

Fall Leagues and Clinics, Tackle & Flag Football, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer and Lacrosse

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