Weekly News From Parkmead Elementary

Thanks to donors like you partnering with WCEF and our amazing school districts, our children are among the most prepared for college and adulthood. Click here to see all the wonderful opportunities that your gift would help provide for over 5,000 students that we support! Your gift, in any amount matters.

Please donate today and give the gift of education to our students. Thank you!

TRAFFIC - PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY

Yesterday I met with a Lieutenant from the CHP to talk about ways we can increase safety and enforcement. Our families expect that our crosswalks are a safe place to cross the street. Please drive carefully and make sure you stop for all pedestrians in our crosswalks.

On Sunday there was an article in the Walnut Creek Patch about traffic in our neighborhood. To read the article please follow this link:

Walnut Creek Patch Article

Notes from Miss Emily in the Office

'Tis the Season for LICE...Bah Humbug! Unfortunately, lice do not go south for the winter. These little critters are a BIG hassle and we need everyone's help to be preventative about their spread. We must keep Parkmead itch free by being mindful of the following:

Always notify the school office when you have discovered lice on your child. This information is considered confidential.
When Lice Notifications are sent home, please pay attention! Check your child immediately.
Any student found to have lice MUST receive a medicated shampoo treatment before returning to campus. Continue monitoring for lice daily, up to two weeks after treatment.
Take precautions. Keep long hair tied back. Do not share personal items such as hats, scarves, brushes, helmets, or caps. Be thoughtful of social engagements such as sleepovers

WCEF

Looking for the perfect holiday gift?

This holiday season give the gift of education.

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.

Please donate today and give the gift of education to our students. Thank you.

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Finish Your Holiday Shopping with Us!

Sports Basement: December 14, 2013

10% off and 10% Back to our schools ALL DAY. Mention WCEF at check out.
Holiday Shopping Boutique from 2-4 PM. Demonstrations from Red House Music as well as a performance from the students at Harps Etc.
Refreshments, Gift Wrapping and so much more!

Looking for the perfect holiday greens?

Honey Bear Tree Lot: Purchase your Christmas tree, wreath or garland at Honey Bear from now until December 23 and they will donate 20% of your purchase back to WCEF. Click here to download a flyer.

Turkey Trot "SPONSOR A RUNNER" Contest

Any student who participated in our Turkey Trot contest needs to make sure that all sponsor donations are turned in to your school office in the Turkey Trot box by Friday, December 13 to be considered for one of the top fundraiser prizes.

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

Check out our December 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 December - just be sure to mention WCEF!

Parkmead PTA

Parkmead Elementary PTA is now on Facebook! Please visit and "like' the Parkmead Elementary PTA Facebook page to connect with our organization.

Learn about the latest volunteer opportunities
See PTA funds in use in our school
Learn about important issues that may affect our children
Share your ideas, and more

Thank you for your support of Parkmead's PTA!

2014 Science Fest

Our annual Science Fest commences in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) on Friday January 31, 2014 with Science Night. Parent volunteers will organize hands-on activities, exhibits demonstrations and games! (This is a prelude to "Science Fair" which happens later, in February).

Register Online: Now is the time to register your kids' projects for the 2014 Science Fair which takes place February 27th. Students will showcase their own projects in the MPR.

To register, go to our website http://parkmeadscience.com and scroll down to the "Register Here" icon. We also need more volunteers. Use the link for "parent volunteer sign-up" for both Science Night and Science Fair. Full details are on the website.

Science is Cool!

Spirit Wear

Are these freezing cold mornings making you wish you had purchased a nice, warm Parkmead Logo Sweatshirt? Not to worry! We still have some hoodies and t-shirts available for adults and kids! (22 youth full zip hoodies, a few youth pullover hoodies, lots of boys and girls t-shirts, and a couple of adult t-shirts and hoodies too!)

Just stop by the office on Friday Dec.13th at 8:10 after drop off or Monday Dec. 16th between 1:45 and 2:30.

T-shirts are $12 and sweatshirts are $25. (checks to be made payable to PERC). If it is not possible for you to stop by during the designated times you may contact Emily in the office to arrange another time. Parkmead logo car magnets $5, lanyards $2, travel mugs $4, and pencils are also available in case you need some for yourself...or as a gift?

Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers needed for short and flexible job: We need about 20 volunteers to each follow up with 10 businesses who have received a letter requesting they make an auction donation but have not done so yet. Often a simple email or phone call will do the trick - the business often wants to make a donation but needs a gentle reminder. No meetings and you can do this when it is convenient for you!

We promise not to ask you to do more than 10! Sign up using this Signup Genius link or email [email protected].

The auction is PERCs biggest fundraiser. Your time and donations to PERC fund science and technology labs/equipment as well as other educational and fun programs at Parkmead!

PEP Classes

GET YOUR PEP ON and GIVE the GIFT of EXPERIENCE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

Enrich your children with enlightenment through PEP's amazing winter line-up. Choose from: GUITAR, PIANO, ART APPRECIATION, WORLD HISTORY, HIP HOP, CREATIVE WRITING CLUB, TOYOLOGY, GIRLS ON THE RUN, CRITTERS N CLAY (includes a class for kinders), CHESS and first ever new to the line-up: PUBLIC SPEAKING!

Go to http://pepparkmead.appspot.com for individual flyers and complete details. Do your part and please register prior to the winter holiday to help this wholly volunteer-run program enjoy a winter break! Most classes begin the week of Jan 13, 2014 with a few beginning in February. Register NOW as class sizes are limited.

There are a limited number of SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. If you are interested, please send an email to [email protected] to request an application.

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.

City of Walnut Creek Winter Guide to Arts + Recreation

Winter Registration is now open offering a variety of programs for all different ages.

City Of Walnut Creek Recreation Winter Break Offerings

Science and Technology Camps for Children

Boys and Girls Ages 6-13

Walnut Creek Multi-League Baseball

Recreational baseball league, family environment.

All players play all of the time.

For boys and girls grades 1-4th

Registration will begin in December

e-News Submission Guidelines

Deadline for Weekly eNews is Monday at 5:00 pm
Send all weekly eNews submissions to [email protected] and
Copy Principal Chris Reddam ([email protected] ) on all submissions
Articles should be submitted in the body of an email - not formatted or in another file
Attachments cannot be included in the eNews, but articles can be linked to a website
Please provide all necessary links for images and websites
Articles are run for one week, submit a new article for resubmission if needed

Community information must be sent to the District Office for approval. Please click here for the procedures.