Aug 28, 2015
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Upcoming Dates

Welcome back! Hopefully the new school year is off to a good start! Here are some dates to look forward to:
  • Sept 1: Back to School Night
    • 6:30-7:15 - PALS I & II
    • 7:15-7:30 - Parent Meeting w/ Principal Reddam
    • 7:30-8:15 - PALS III
  • Sept 4: Short Day (Early Dismissal)
  • Sept 7: Labor Day (No School)
  • Sept 8: MAGIC Introductory Parent Meeting
    • After school - Room 17
  • Sept 10: MAGIC Country Groups Meet
    • After school in assigned classroom
  • Sept 13: PALS Family Gathering
  • Sept 15: Joint PTA/PTO Meeting
  • Sept 26: New Parent Welcome Event
  • Sept 28: Staff Development Day
Back to School Fashion Show
Macy's Broadway Plaza - Aug 29 @ 10 am

Don't Miss the Back-to-school fashion show at Macy's Broadway Plaza!

Help fund Science specialists, PE, Art, Music and much more for our kids by simply coming to enjoy the back-to-school fashion show at the Broadway Plaza Macy's on August 29 at 10 a.m. Featuring teachers and students from Walnut Creek School District schools and Las Lomas, the event includes a complimentary continental breakfast, raffles and 30 percent off most items. Don't miss this exciting opportunity! RSVP to [email protected].
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MAGIC Update
Magic Volunteers Needed

Tuesday, Sept. 8 @ 2:45 PM
MAGIC Country Teams Informational Meeting
 
Calling all MAGICians! Please mark your calendars for the MAGIC informational meeting at 2:45PM Tues., Sept 8th- in Rm 17. This is an important meeting for all Country Team Members to meet and get more details on this year's Fall MAGIC.

Thank you to everyone who signed up at Welcome Back Days. We're off to a great start, but we need more help! If you'd like to join in the fun - and it really is fun - come to the meeting on September 8th!

This year's theme is "It's a Small World". We will be studying the unique biomes and cultures of Australia, Angola, Suriname, Canada, and Vietnam. New families can find out more by reading our handy tip sheet posted on the Resource section of the PALS website.

Hope to see you there!

Your MAGIC Chair,
Jennifer Billeci
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Missing T-Shirt Sizes for MAGIC

We missed some families at WBD! If you did not attend WBD or missed the MAGIC table to sign up for a t-shirt size, please use the provided link below. T-shirt sizes must be submitted by Wednesday, September 2nd to insure your child receives the proper sized MAGIC T-Shirt! Thank you!!

Saturday Science Class
Ages 6-10

Charles Sun is organizing a science class in Walnut Creek.
 
Date/Time: 8 Saturdays starting Sept 12, 10 AM-NOON
 
Location: Lindsay Wildlife Museum classroom, Walnut Creek
 
Topics: Invisible Forces and Energizing Everything curriculum from Mystery Science
 
For more info:  
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