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Panther News
"Stay positive, Panthers....and don't forget to smile!"
We are a CA Distinguished School!
And we are Kindness Certified!
CURRENT EVENTS
Sep. 5th- Picture Day
Sept 12th- PERC (PTO) Meeting
Sept 20th-Engagement Session with Marie Morgan (Students and Technology)
Sept 27th-PTO Movie Night
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Happy hot days of summer Panthers!
Can you believe this heat? California gets that heat wave right as soccer, Bash Ball, and fall swim, baseball and softball begin. Who doesn't love watching their kids play sports on the hottest days of summer? Jeesh! Please don't forget that tomorrow is picture day so plan accordingly. It will be hot so while those button up sweaters look classy, they might not be the best idea for a 100 degree day.
Traffic Safety:
We have more families driving to school to start the year. Please be mindful that if you are entering campus close to 8:10a, traffic will be more congested and there is a probability your student might be late. Students can enter the playground at 7:55a every morning and traffic is much smoother. Planning to get to school 5 minutes earlier can reduce a lot of morning stress and help you get on your way! 5 minutes in the morning can have a big impact on helping everyone have a better day. I know that nobody wants to be late, but please also drive safely and follow all traffic laws.
Please remember that Azalea Circle is for TK/Kinder drop off only (and siblings of TK/Kinder students). All other students please drop off using the Magnolia entrance.
We need volunteers
Are you looking to hang out with your kids during the day? Well guess what, now is your chance!
Yard Supervisor Volunteers
TK/Kinder morning playground supervisor
1st-5th morning playground supervisor
Stay positive Panthers and don't forget to smile!
Mr. Burstein
PICTURE DAY IS SEPTEMBER 5!
SIGN UP for Girl Scout Brownies Today!
Do you have a 3rd grader looking to make new friends and learn about being a good citizen and community member? The 3rd grade Parkmead Brownie troop is about to kick off another year of fun activities and events. We are a fun, outdoor and activity- based learning group lead by Christine Brocato & Melissa Isenburg in a meeting co-op style! We have the coolest Cookie Mom Rachel Torres and so much fun planned for this coming year!
Email Melissa at melissaisenburg@gmail.com to learn more.
WALKING CLUB!
Walking Club is a fun way for our students get their steps in during lunch recess and earn fun prizes! We are looking for volunteers to help manage this club on Tuesdays and Fridays (11:45 - 1:00pm) You can sign up for one day, or both days! Every week or every other week. If you're interested, please email Jaine at jnejedly@walnutcreeksd.org.
ATTENDANCE
Email: pmattendance@walnutcreeksd.org
Please call or email before 9:00am on the day of the student's absence. Available 24/7.
If you are planning to be away, or on vacation for 5 or more days, please contact Shelly in the attendance office 2 weeks PRIOR to leaving to set up an Independent Study Contract.
The Parkmead Education Resource Council (PERC) at Parkmead is here to promote an inclusive community for children and families and support the education and enrichment of our children. Your volunteer time and funds bring programs and events to school. Some examples include community events, books for the library, books for students from our annual book fair, teacher classroom and grade level grants, and parent education programs.
PERC Annual Fund: Suggested donation of $250/family (multiple students)
In addition to supporting PERC, we invite you to join us for various community events that will be organized throughout the year, such as Welcome Back Day, Back to School Night, Our Specials are Special Night and Multicultural Night. These events offer excellent opportunities to meet other parents, strengthen community bonds, and create lasting memories for your family. Join and/or donate to PERC here.
5th Annual Read-a-thon is coming!
Get ready to grab your favorite books! On September 16, WCEF will launch its 5th annual Read-a-thon in
support of salaries for art, music, science lab, and additional elective classes. Stay tuned for more information on cool prizes and giveaways…
Fundraising Update
As of August 30, WCEF has raised over $340,000 – 21% of our $1.6M goal! Thanks to our amazing donors, key programs like TK-5 science lab, electives such as World Languages at WCI and Tice, and the Wellness Center at Las Lomas are available to our students because of you.
However, despite the generosity of many, we are currently tracking behind our goal for this time of year. Let's unite as a community, secure teacher salaries for this year, and ensure our students have access to programs and classes that otherwise would not exist.
Thank you to all who have given! If you haven’t donated yet, there is still time. Donate today. Work for a
company that will match your donation? To learn more about matching, click here.
WCEF is proud to have Smile Power Orthodontics as a Platinum Business Partner. Serving the Walnut Creek community since 1999, with a state-of-the-art facility located near Walnut Creek Intermediate, Smile Power Orthodontics brings 3D X-Ray technology (scanning technology complete with outcome modeling software), Invisalign, clear braces, and traditional braces treatments to kids and adults in a COVID-safe environment. Thank you to Smile Power Orthodontics for investing in WCEF and our 5,000 students across eight public schools!
CYO Basketball is here!
- Registration link: www.cyostmary.com
- Fee: $375 for the season (2nd-8th Grades)
- Fee includes:
- 10 league games
- 2 practices per week (most teams)
- 3 game tournaments (Thanksgiving and/or Christmas)
- Uniforms will be an addition TBD cost.
- Tryout week is early September at the St. Mary's Gymnasium; firm dates to be communicated ASAP!
- Season practices to begin late September/early October.
- Season ends in February 2025.
We hope you and your child(ren) are excited as we are for the upcoming season!
Any questions please reach out to:
Roque Santos at cyobasketballst.marys@gmail.com
See you on the court!
Parkmead Live News 24/7
Email: mburstein@walnutcreeksd.org
Website: https://www.walnutcreeksd.org/Domain/11
Location: 1920 Magnolia Way, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
Phone: 925-944-6858
Facebook: facebook.com/ParkmeadWC
Twitter: @ParkmeadWC