Important Dates
- Monday, February 26-Thursday, February 29- 5th Grade Science Camp
- Friday, March 1- SHORTENED DAY TK/K: 8:10am-11:30am, Gr 1-5: 8:10am-12:25pm
- After School Enrichment sign-ups are now open!
- Monday, March 4-Friday, March 8- Read Across America Week
- Wednesday, March 6- Coffee with the Principal, MUR, 9am
- Wednesday, March 6- Drama Performance, Cinderella, MUR, 7pm
- Tuesday, March 12- PTA Meeting, 7pm
- Friday, March 15- Trimester 2 report cards available to parents on Aeries
- Thursday, March 21- Science Fair, MUR, 5:30-7:00pm
From Your Principal
Good Afternoon Buena Vista Parents,
I hope you are doing well. There has been so much learning happening with Buena Vista students. This week started with our 5th grade classes leaving for outdoor education on Monday. We have been receiving daily updates on all of the amazing learning opportunities they have had over the last few days with the camp naturalists, their teachers and parent volunteers. I can't wait for their return tomorrow afternoon to hear all about their experiences these last few days.
Today our fourth grade students held the Black Heroes Wax Museum. It was great to see how much amazing information our fourth graders learned about each of their heroes and to see them come to life as their hero and share their biography with our other Bulldog learners, staff, and parents. Superintendent Marie Morgan stopped by as well and was so impressed at how prepared our fourth grade students were.
Quick reminder that this Friday is the end of Trimester 2. It is a shortened day schedule on Friday. TK and Kindergarten are dismissed at 11:30 and Grades 1-5 will be dismissed at 12:25.
Thank you so much to those parents that participated in the Youth Truth Survey these last few weeks. I am looking forward to getting your feedback and sharing it with our staff and School Site Council.
SEL Day is March 8
Walnut Creek School District believes that social and emotional learning is an integral part of educating our students. In support of SEL Day (March 8), consider reviewing our district standards or visiting our Parents Guide to Social Emotional Learning site.
Reading Challenge
Our library specialist, Ms. Iyengar, is challenging all Bulldog students to a Reading Challenge during Read Across America week! All students who make time to read EACH DAY from March 4-March 10 can be entered into a prize drawing. Look for the reading challenge to be sent home with your child before March 4. Visit the library website for more info. Send any questions to piyengar@walnutcreeksd.org
It's a great day to be a Bulldog!
Respectfully,
Angela Gramlick
Notes From the Office
Are you returning to Buena Vista next school year?
We are preparing for next year- please take a moment to complete our Intent to Return to BV form to let us know your plans for next school year.
Kindergarten Oral Assessments Due
It's time to turn in your completed Oral Health Assessment forms if you haven't done so already. Please take this form to your dental provider and have them complete it. Once done, please bring it to the office.
Volunteers needed for Vision & Hearing Testing
We are looking for parent volunteers to help us with our hearing & vision testing. We need 2 more parents to help out on both Monday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 5 from 8:30-11:30am. It can be for an hour or three, one day or both! Please email me if you're able to help.
Is your child home from school?
Parents, it is very important that you remember to leave a message on the attendance line at (925) 944-6822 ext. 3801 or email jlouie@walnutcreeksd.org if your student will not be coming to school. Emails to teachers or the Principal do not always get communicated to the office. Thank you!
Extended Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) Available
Walnut Creek School District’s new Extended Learning Program offers student enrichment from dismissal time until 6:00 pm each day. Some families qualify for free tuition based on income. To learn more and to register, visit our ELOP website here.
40th Anniversary Celebration - Taste & Toast on March 20!
WCEF is excited to bring together our Walnut Creek community to celebrate our 40th anniversary at the Taste & Toast event! We’ll be showcasing our school's art, music, and wellness programs all around downtown Walnut Creek on the evening of March 20 from 5:30-8:30pm. More information can be found here and buy your tickets here ($40 and students are free!) – join us for bites, sips and some seriously great offers in downtown Walnut Creek!
Have A New Teen Driver? Sign up for Virtual Driver’s Training
Our partner, Bay Area Driving School, has dates available from February through June to get your new driver some virtual driver’s ed. To sign up, call Bay Area Driving School at (510) 886-1016 and mention WCEF, or use this link. WCEF benefits with a 25% give-back from this partner!
CAC Parent Trainings
Our Contra Costa SELPA invites parents to attend the following information sessions: CAC Parent Trainings.
Angela Gramlick-Principal
Email: agramlick@walnutcreeksd.org
Website: https://www.walnutcreeksd.org/Subsite001
Location: 2355 San Juan Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
Twitter: @BuenaVistaWCSD