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eNews Jan. 26, 2021
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - January 26, 2021 Mark Your Calendars! 1/26 - 1st-5th Grade New Student Registration 2021-22 Begins 2/2 - TK-K Registration 2021-22 Day 2/12 - Board Holiday - NO SCHOOL 2/15 - President's Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL * * * * *
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Are you interested in getting more involved with the fun PFC committees and events that happen at Walnut Acres? Is there an event or committee you have a passion for? LET US KNOW! The PFC Board is looking for energetic parents interested in the opportunity to be more involved for the 2021-2022 school year. For more information check this out! If you see something you fancy, drop a note to the VP of Communications at vpcommunications@walnutacrespfc.net. * * * * * Go to: www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter school code: 10053 Also - Yearbook Needs Your Pictures! The yearbook committee is planning some fun features for the yearbook and we need your photo contributions. Please send photos of the following (make sure the student is in the picture too):
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Any questions contact: yearbook@walnutacrespfc.net * * * * *
Support the PFC and put a smile on your child's face! For $25.00, the greeting “Happy Birthday ‘Your Child’s Name’” will be on display on the Walnut Acres' electronic Marquee from 7am-9pm on your date of choice. The deadline for submitting an order is one week prior to your child's birthday. Click HERE to purchase. Questions? Email Pat Mitsch at marquee@walnutacrespfc.net. * * * * * SHOP & EARN FOR WALNUT ACRES  Raise money for Walnut Acres by simply buying the same products and services you do every day! When shopping on Amazon, make sure to click on our Amazon link from the PFC home page HERE
*These Parent eTrainings have been added to the Konstella calendar |
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eNews - Nov. 24, 2020
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - November 24, 2020 Mark Your Calendars!
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Thank you to everyone that made purchases during our Virtual Book Fair. We had almost $4,000 in sales which will result in ~$1,000 in rewards to purchase new books for our library! If you purchased a book from your teacher's wish list, once it is delivered be sure to drop it off at the classroom during your next drop-off day. We will have another book fair in the Spring to give everyone an opportunity to purchase books leading into the summer and encourage summer reading! More info to come next year. * * * * * Read-a-Thon envelopes went home, and 99pledges links have been sent so pitch a tent in your backyard, grab those flashlights, and “Camp Out With A Good Book”! Remember this year’s Read-A-Thon runs Nov. 18th – Dec. 2nd and is an exciting fundraiser that challenges students to use their most important academic skill, READING, to directly support our school. The money raised goes to sustain our PFC-funded initiatives such as reading and math specialists, science aides, and our STEM instructor. If you have questions please email readathon@walnutacrespfc.net. For more information click HERE. * * * * *
Our annual Toy Drive benefits Shore Acres Elementary. We will be accepting donations of gently used toys and books ONLY (no clothing due to Covid) November 30 - December 4 in front of the school office. As a guide donate only what you would be comfortable giving to a friend. Please email communityservice@walnutacrespfc.net with questions or to volunteer with sorting and/or delivering donations. * * * * *
Mark your calendar and get ready to help a local business while also supporting Walnut Acres. December 1st - 10th Five Little Monkeys store in Walnut Creek will give 15% of all online purchase back to Walnut Acres when you use code: WALNUTACRES2020 Take advantage of their free local delivery within 3 miles of the store and free shipping on all orders over $150! * * * * *
2021 International Math Kangaroo Competition There is still time to register for Math Kangaroo! Registration is open online until Dec. 15th. Click HERE to sign up. For more details see the Konstella message previous sent out HERE or contact Chao Yang at chaoathome@yahoo.com. * * * * * Go to: www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter school code: 10053 Also - Yearbook Needs Your Pictures! The yearbook committee is planning some fun features for the yearbook and we need your photo contributions. Please send photos of the following (make sure the student is in the picture too):
TO SEND PHOTOS:
Any questions contact: yearbook@walnutacrespfc.net * * * * *
Support the PFC and put a smile on your child's face! For $25.00, the greeting “Happy Birthday ‘Your Child’sName’” will be on display on the Walnut Acres' electronic Marquee from 7am-9pm on your date of choice. The deadline for submitting an order is one week prior to your child's birthday. Click HERE to purchase. Questions? Email Pat Mitsch at marquee@walnutacrespfc.net. * * * * * DURING THE HOLIDAYS - SHOP & EARN FOR WALNUT ACRES Raise money for Walnut Acres by simply buying the same products and services you do every day! When shopping on Amazon, make sure to click on our Amazon link from the PFC home page HERE
Celebrate the holiday season this December with Walnut Creek Arts + Rec! Families can enjoy winter break camps, virtual and in person opportunities to meet Santa, take home activity packets for youth, and more. See all the activities and register to participate at https://bit.ly/ArtsRecHoliday. |
eNews - Nov. 10, 2020
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - November 10, 2020 Mark Your Calendars!
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Walnut Acres Scholastic Book Fair is still open until the 15th! Remember, every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly (25% back in rewards!).
This is a great event to purchase books for your children to read for the Read-a-Thon or to purchase some great gifts for the holiday season! Click HERE to start shopping. * * * * * Pitch a tent in your backyard, grab those flashlights, and get ready to “Camp Out With A Good Book”! This year’s Read-A-Thon is a camping adventure, and will be held Nov. 18th – Dec. 2nd. The Read-A-Thon is a fundraiser that challenges students to use their most important academic skill, READING, to directly support our school. The money raised goes to sustain our PFC-funded initiatives such as reading and math specialists, science aides, and our STEM instructor. Please visit the PFC website for more information, and stay tuned for details on when to pick up your Read-A-Thon participation materials. * * * * *
2021 International Math Kangaroo Competition There is still time to register for Math Kangaroo! Registration is open online until Dec. 15th. Click HERE to sign up. For more details see the Konstella message previous sent out HERE or contact Chao Yang at chaoathome@yahoo.com. * * * * * Go to: www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter school code: 10053 Also - Yearbook Needs Your Pictures! The yearbook committee is planning some fun features for the yearbook and we need your photo contributions. Please send photos of the following (make sure the student is in the picture too):
TO SEND PHOTOS:
Any questions contact: yearbook@walnutacrespfc.net * * * * *
Support the PFC and put a smile on your child's face! For $25.00, the greeting “Happy Birthday ‘Your Child’sName’” will be on display on the Walnut Acres' electronic Marquee from 7am-9pm on your date of choice. The deadline for submitting an order is one week prior to your child's birthday. Click HERE to purchase. Questions? Email Pat Mitsch at marquee@walnutacrespfc.net. * * * * * SHOP & EARN FOR WALNUT ACRES Raise money for Walnut Acres by simply buying the same products and services you do every day! Check out our Shop and Earn site HERE
Explore and grow this November with Walnut Creek Arts + Rec! Families can enjoy outdoor scavenger hunts, fall break camps, take home activity packets for youth, and more. See all the activities and register to participate at https://bit.ly/ArtsRecHoliday. |
eNews - Oct. 27, 2020
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - October 27, 2020 Mark Your Calendars!
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Our PFC Teacher Appreciation Committee Chairs - Courtney Biagi and Kristi Tyson (thank you ladies!) dropped off some Halloween Treats for our teachers and staff last week. Of course some Halloween popcorn, an ice chest filled with soda and disposable Halloween themed masks would help get the Halloween spirit going. Also, the teachers and staff received their very own Walnut Acres "Keep Calm and Jaguar On" magnets! * * * * * Dine & Donate - TODAY! 4pm-8pm October's Dine and Donate is today at Jack's Urban Eats. 20% of the proceeds will be donated to Walnut Acres! Phone Orders/Pick-up Orders, show the attached flyer below. Ordering online...go to the "Sides" section and "add fundraiser" to your order so they know you are with Walnut Acres. * * * * *  Halloween Parade Let us see you in those costumes! Students and families are welcome to dress up and showcase their costumes in their front yard while teachers parade through the neighborhood in their cars. Don't forget to maintain social distance. Here is the map to our parade route to see the best location for you to watch the parade: https://gmap-pedometer.com/gp/bookmark/view/id/7453381 * * * * *
This year's Walnut Acres' Book Fair will be held online instead of in-person. Stay tuned for more details to come. This is a great event to purchase books for your children to read for the Read-a-Thon or to purchase some great gifts for the holiday season! * * * * * Pitch a tent in your backyard, grab those flashlights, and get ready to “Camp Out With A Good Book”! This year’s Read-A-Thon is a camping adventure, and will be held Nov. 18th – Dec. 2nd. The Read-A-Thon is a fundraiser that challenges students to use their most important academic skill, READING, to directly support our school. The money raised goes to sustain our PFC-funded initiatives such as reading and math specialists, science aides, and our STEM instructor. Please visit the PFC website for more information, and stay tuned for details on when to pick up your Read-A-Thon participation materials. * * * * *
2021 International Math Kangaroo Competition Registration is now open online. Click HERE to sign up. For more details see the Konstella message previous sent out HERE or contact Chao Yang at chaoathome@yahoo.com * * * * * Go to: www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter school code: 10053 Also - Yearbook Needs Your Pictures! The yearbook committee is planning some fun features for the yearbook and we need your photo contributions. Please send photos of the following (make sure the student is in the picture too):
TO SEND PHOTOS:
Any questions contact: yearbook@walnutacrespfc.net * * * * *
Support the PFC and put a smile on your child's face! For $25.00, the greeting “Happy Birthday ‘Your Child’sName’” will be on display on the Walnut Acres' electronic Marquee from 7am-9pm on your date of choice. The deadline for submitting an order is one week prior to your child's birthday. Click HERE to purchase. Questions? Email Pat Mitsch at marquee@walnutacrespfc.net. * * * * * SHOP & EARN FOR WALNUT ACRES Raise money for Walnut Acres by simply buying the same products and services you do every day! Check out our Shop and Earn site HERE
Halloween fun for all ages! Join Walnut Creek Arts + Rec for a pumpkin patch on the Lesher Center’s Rudney Plaza, outdoor scavenger hunts, a house decorating contest, take home activity packets for youth and seniors, and more. See all the activities and register to participate at https://bit.ly/ArtsRecHalloween.
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eNews - October 13, 2020
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - October 13, 2020 Mark Your Calendars!
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Still haven't donated to Jag Fund? Through parent donations, the PFC is able to fund many of the things that make our school unique. The suggested donation is $650 per student, which can be contributed in monthly payments if you prefer. Click HERE for more information. *NEW ON THE JAG FUND PAGE: Check out the new widget on the Jag Fun page to find out if your employer has an employee matching gifts program! Please help us reach our goal! Donate Now. * * * * * Halloween Parade Let us see you in those costumes! Students and families are welcome to dress up and showcase their costumes in their front yard while teachers parade through the neighborhood in their cars. Don't forget to maintain social distance. Here is the map to our parade route to see the best location for you to: https://gmap-pedometer.com/gp/bookmark/view/id/7453381 * * * * * Dine & Donate - Oct. 27th 4pm-8pm
Mark your calendars! October's Dine and Donate is at Jack's Urban Eats. 20% of the proceeds will be donated to Walnut Acres! * * * * *  Buy your 2020-2021 Walnut Acres Yearbook NOW for $18! Price goes up to $22 January 1, 2021 Go to: www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter school code: 10053 Also - Yearbook Needs Your Pictures! The yearbook committee is planning some fun features for the yearbook and we need your photo contributions. Please send photos of the following (make sure the student is in the picture too):
TO SEND PHOTOS:
Any questions contact: yearbook@walnutacrespfc.net * * * * *
Support the PFC and put a smile on your child's face! For $25.00, the greeting “Happy Birthday ‘Your Child’s Name’” will be on display on the Walnut Acres' electronic Marquee from 7am-9pm on your date of choice. The deadline for submitting an order is one week prior to your child's birthday. Click HERE to purchase. Questions? Email Pat Mitsch at marquee@walnutacrespfc.net. * * * * * SHOP & EARN FOR WALNUT ACRES Raise money for Walnut Acres by simply buying the same products and services you do every day! Check out our Shop and Earn site HERE
Halloween fun for all ages! Join Walnut Creek Arts + Rec for a pumpkin patch on the Lesher Center’s Rudney Plaza, outdoor scavenger hunts, a house decorating contest, take home activity packets for youth and seniors, and more. See all the activities and register to participate at https://bit.ly/ArtsRecHalloween.
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eNews - Sept. 29, 2020
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - September 29, 2020 Mark Your Calendars!
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Still haven't donated to Jag Fund? Through parent donations, the PFC is able to fund many of the things that make our school unique. The suggested donation is $650 per student, which can be contributed in monthly payments if you prefer. Click HERE for more information. *NEW ON THE JAG FUND PAGE: Check out the new widget on the Jag Fun page to find out if your employer has an employee matching gifts program! Please help us reach our goal! Donate Now. * * * * * Dine & Donate - THANK YOU!! Thank you to everyone who placed orders during our Dine & Donate with Round Table Pizza last Wednesday. Alireza Vahdat from Round Table, and a former Walnut Acres parent, said this Walnut Acres fundraiser has happened since 2011. Usually the sales range between $400-$900. Last Wednesday they had over $2,000 in sales! From those sales, Round Table will be donating $405 to Walnut Acres. THANK YOU! Every bit helps the PFC. Our next Dine & Donate with be on October 27th with Jack's Urban Eats. More info to come. * * * * * Pick Up Your Pre-Ordered Spirit Wear orders placed through Konstella at the start of the school year will be available for pick-up this coming Wednesday, September 30th and Thursday, October 1st at the picnic tables in front of the office. Masks are required and please observe all social distancing best practices while waiting in line. The following pick-up times are based on the last name of the PERSON WHO PLACED THE ORDER (not the child's last name):
* * * * * Go to: www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter school code: 10053 Want to share your amazing pictures for the yearbook?
Any questions contact: yearbook@walnutacrespfc.net * * * * *
Support the PFC and put a smile on your child's face! For $25.00, the greeting “Happy Birthday ‘Your Child’s Name’” will be on display on the Walnut Acres' electronic Marquee from 7am-9pm on your date of choice. The deadline for submitting an order is one week prior to your child's birthday. Click HERE to purchase. Questions? Email Pat Mitsch at marquee@walnutacrespfc.net. * * * * * SHOP & EARN FOR WALNUT ACRES Raise money for Walnut Acres by simply buying the same products and services you do every day! Check out our Shop and Earn site HERE * * * * * AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
Need some help managing your child’s distance learning? Looking for safe opportunities for your child to socialize with peers and engage in physical fitness, arts and recreation activities? The City of Walnut Creek’s Arts + Rec Department has launched a new series of School Day Enrichment Programs which provide students with social interactions and engaging enrichment activities throughout the day, while also supporting their distance learning. Your child will build new friendships and new skills while having fun with a small, physically distanced, stable group! Starting October 5 both half day sessions (4 days per week) and full day sessions (5 days per week) are available. Click here to register and click here for FAQs, financial aid info, safety protocols, and more. Arts + Rec is also offering afterschool camps and electives both in-person and online that can augment your child’s distance learning day. Program times and focuses vary from sports to ceramics, but all programs adhere to federal, state and county health guidelines. Find out more about the opportunities for your child at: walnut-creek.org/artsrecopen.
 Take Home a Rec-Tivity Packet for gradesTK - 8th Get creative and enjoy a play pack! Let the creativity of Walnut Creek Arts + Rec staff inspire some fun-filled time with pre-planned activities you can do with your family including an optional Zoom Magic Performance and Trick Reveal with Justin! We’ve included instructions, specialty project supplies, a supplies list for items you need from home and the necessary magic trick supplies for Zoom. Specific activities are a surprise but expect 6 – 8 activities for both indoor and outdoor play, physical expression and arts & crafts. Must register by 9/28 in order to guarantee supplies. You will choose the time and location to pick up your packet at time of registration. Optional Zoom Magic Session Sunday, 10/11, 11:00 - 11:30am. Zoom login will be sent to registered participants. Cost: $25 per packet Course ID: 29093 Options for grades: TK-2nd, 3rd-5th or 6th-8th Register now at https://bit.ly/RecTivityPackets Pick Up Location Options: Civic Park Community Center 10/6 7:30 – 9:30am or 2:00-4:00pm Shadelands Art Center 10/7 9:00 – 10am or 2:00 – 3:00pm Clarke Swim Center 10/10 12:15 – 12:45pm or 1:15 – 1:45pm Call 925-295-1940 or email recreation@walnut-creek.org with questions or to register. |
eNews September 15, 2020
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - September 15, 2020 Mark Your Calendars!
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* * * * * Go to: www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter school code: 10053 Want to share your amazing pictures for the yearbook?
Any questions contact: yearbook@walnutacrespfc.net * * * * *
Support the PFC and put a smile on your child's face! For $25.00, the greeting “Happy Birthday ‘Your Child’sName’” will be on display on the Walnut Acres' electronic Marquee from 7am-9pm on your date of choice. The deadline for submitting an order is one week prior to your child's birthday. Click HERE to purchase. Questions? Email Pat Mitsch at marquee@walnutacrespfc.net. * * * * * SHOP & EARN FOR WALNUT ACRES Raise money for Walnut Acres by simply buying the same products and services you do every day! Check out our Shop and Earn site HERE * * * * * AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
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eNews - Sept. 1, 2020
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - September 1, 2020 Mark Your Calendars! * * * * *
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Your student can show their Jaguar Pride on their Zoom calls every Spirit Day Friday, with our new 2020-2021 Spiritwear! And parents, you can show your Jaguar Pride around town. Click HERE to see all the options, including this year's "Keep Calm and Jaguar On!" Please be sure to double check the item description and sizing before submitting your order. The PFC will be taking orders through this Friday, 9/4 and spiritwear orders will be distributed in late September. If you have any questions or issues with your order, please contact spiritwear@walnutacrespfc.net. * * * * *
Go to: www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter school code: 10053 Want to share your amazing pictures for the yearbook?
Any questions contact: yearbook@walnutacrespfc.net * * * * *
Support the PFC and put a smile on your child's face! For $25.00, the greeting “Happy Birthday ‘Your Child’s Name’” will be on display on the Walnut Acres' electronic Marquee from 7am-9pm on your date of choice. The deadline for submitting an order is one week prior to your child's birthday. Click HERE to purchase. Questions? Email Pat Mitsch at marquee@walnutacrespfc.net. * * * * * NEEDED: Shop & Earn Coordinator
* * * * * After School Enrichment Are you interested in online after school enrichment classes for your children? Please share your preferences in this short survey: https://forms.gle/8bVehpToXbsQA6ef9
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August 9th, 2020
Sign up Now: Curtains Up Youth Theatre and Spanish & Mandarin Online Classes. For more registration details click HERE |
March 10th, 2020 - Get Your eNews!!
Lots of Things Happening at Walnut Acres - Mark Your Calendars! For the entire calendar, please see: PFC Key Dates 2019-2020 * * * * *  What Happens Here Is Magical...Engaging...Instructional... Ever wonder what goes on in the Walnut Acres STEAM Lab? Our STEAM Lab is located in B-6, and that’s where the magic happens, at the hands of Patty Galindo, our Computer Science Instructor, and your students. Patty presented About our STEAM lab at our February PFC Meeting. The presentation contains videos from the classroom, so please don't share outside of our school community. Our STEAM Lab instructor is paid for by the PFC. Many thanks for your donations to Jaguar Fund, our Gala Auction, etc. Our students couldn't make STEAM magic without you! * * * * * Help with Extra Classroom Sanitation The PFC would like to mobilize the parents of Walnut Acres to help with this effort. For the short term, we would like to have parent volunteers wipe down all surfaces of all classrooms at least twice a week. We are doing our second session tomorrow (Wednesday)l. With the shortage of disinfectant supplies, we are hoping that some parents would be able to donate disinfectant wipes or bring their own supply when volunteering. Some teachers have been kind enough to donate a little of their own classroom supply, but ask that when possible, parents replenish them when the stores have restocked. Please note wipes must NOT contain bleach. We appreciate your assistance with keeping our children and staff healthy. If you are able to come help out tomorrow after school please check the sign-ups HERE * * * * *
Classes start on March 23rd! We have SO many new classes to check out! Register now to make sure you get a spot for your child!
All students are invited to exhibit work at the WAE Art Show, March 19th from 6-8pm. The show is going to be incredible, we encourage and welcome all types of art! Thank you for participating. Please complete the individual online submission form by this Friday, 2/13 and add the below key dates to your calendar. Art Show Key Dates: Friday, 3/13: Last day to Submit Entry Wednesday, 3/18: Drop off labeled, ready to hang art in MUR between 7:45-8:15am Thursday, 3/19: Art Reception, 6-8pm Friday, 3/20: Pick-up artwork in MUR BEFORE school 7:45-8:15am If you would like to volunteer to help set-up, break-down or bring baked goods for the event, please look at the sign-up sheet HERE * * * * *
Please help us collect nonperishable “Open and Eat” food items for the MDUSD HOPE Food Pantry. Start looking through your pantry and be on the lookout for more information to come. Please focus on "Open and Eat" Items. Canned foods are also welcome, but some families lack access to kitchens. MDUSD Homeless Outreach Program for Education (HOPE) is a district-wide program serving legally homeless children and their families. HOPE offers assistance with transportation to/from school, meals, and assistance to obtain health care and needed services. The Food Pantry provides food to families in need within our school district. * * * * *
We know many of you take pictures at school events and would love to share them with the yearbook. Please upload them to the yearbook website following these directions. Remember the more pictures we have from you the more pictures we have of your student!!
Remember to buy your yearbook for $35.00 at www.yearbookordercenter.com. Enter school code: 10053 to purchase with credit card. Any questions contact: yearbook@walnutacrespfc.net * * * * * 4th Grade Parents - 4th Grade Parents: For the month of March, please help us in the Drive Thru line as we open doors and greet students while they are arriving at school. As like last year, we are having each class level help out at the Drive Thru during specific months. We would appreciate 2-4 helpers each day. Can you help for 20 minutes in the morning, 7:40 - 8:00 am? If so, please sign up! Click HERE for the 4th Grade Drive Thru sign ups. * * * * *
Date: Saturday March 21st, 9 - 11am All students are welcome to walk through the displays at Willow Creek Center. A good opportunity to see science exploration from other schools in the District. Students representing Walnut Acres at the Showcase are the 3rd grade 1st and 2nd place winners; 4th grade 1st place group invention winners along with 4th grade 1st place individual winner. Also represented at the Showcase the 5th grade 1st place winner and 1st place winning group for the Chariot Challenge. Location:Willow Creek Center, 1026 Mohr Lane, Concord * * * * *
Our 3rd Walnut Acres International Fair will be held on April 17th (Friday) from 4:00-7:30p.m. Thank you to those that have signed up so far to volunteer! These are the 19 countries which people already signed up. Afghanistan, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Holland, Ireland, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, Thailand. If you would still like to sign up - click HERE * * * * * Recycle Club News
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Support the PFC and put a smile on your child's face! For $25.00, the greeting “Happy Birthday ‘Your Child’s Name’” will be on display on the Walnut Acres' electronic Marquee from 7am-9pm on your date of choice. Click HERE to purchase. The deadline for submitting an order is one week prior to your child's birthday. Questions? Email Pat Mitsch at marquee@walnutacrespfc.net. * * * * * 2020-2021 PFC Committees
* * * * *   Bronco Baseball Academy is back for our 20th season offering summer baseball camps in Walnut Creek! This summer we will again be offering four week-long camps at Foothill Middle School for kids ages 5-12 years old. Registration is open now. Visit www.BroncoBaseballAcademy.com for all the details and to sign up today! |
Next recycle collection will be April 13-17. Bring your cans and plastic bottles (please, no glass) to the monthly collecting station by the drop off zone. Mike Jahnke brings the recycling donated by YOU to the Martinez recycling plant and brings back cash $$ which is then donated to our Recycle Club. Don't forget to also save your chip bags, bar wrappers and food pouches for the TerraCycle collection
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