What's Happening at Walnut Acres - October 23, 2018 Mark Your Calendars! * * * * * 2018 Parent Survey- Make Your Voice Count Teachers and students are completing the survey now and your input is crucial, so that we have data from across our community as we assess our progress. To encourage parent participation, we will provide extra recess time to every class that earns a response rate of 75% or higher and a treat from Dr. Dowd for any class that has a response rate of at least 90%. So, share your insights, support our growth, and make your child happy! The results of the teacher, student, and parent surveys will be analyzed and shared at a future staff meeting and with various school/community teams to inform our work. Results will also be posted on the school website for you to review. * * * * * International Math Kangaroo Contest Informational Meeting - We are participating again in the International Math Kangaroo Contest thanks to the leadership of parent, Chao Yang.The competition will be held on Thursday 3/21/19. Children can participate n a 3 p.m. or 7 p.m. test session. Registration is open now and will close on There will also be an information meeting for all interested parents on Wednesday evening, 10/24/18, at 7:00 p.m. in our library. Come hear about the engaging, collaborative Saturday math practice sessions that will be held to prepare students for the 3/21/1 Math Kangaroo Contest. * * * * * Buy Your Yearbook before Wednesday, October 31st Prices Go Up for the 2018-19 Walnut Acres Yearbook! Buy it now for $25, or for $35 after October 31st. Go to: www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter school code 10053 to purchase with credit or debit card. * * * * * Halloween Sing Out and Parade Details On Wednesday October 31, Walnut Acres will have our monthly Sing-Out to celebrate the life skill of Responsibility. The Sing-Out begins as usual at 8:00 a.m. with our 3rd-5th grade students in the MUR. As the older grades Sing-Out ends, we will call all students to the playground for the Halloween parade. After the parade, the TK-2nd grade students will head to the MUR for their Sing-Out. Parents and younger siblings are welcome to attend these events! * * * * * The Walnut Acres Book Fair is coming! * * * * * CUYT Winter Production of Aladdin CUYT’s winter production of Aladdin is open to current Walnut Acres 5th graders and 4th graders (as ensemble members). Online registration is currently open and closes November 9th. For more information, go to: Curtains Up Youth Theatre on the Walnut Acres PFC website. Questions? email CurtainsUpYouthTheatre@gmail.com. * * * * * Science Fair Ideas Workshop * * * * * Walk and Bike to School Day Results! We had 225 students who registered the morning of Walk and Bike to School day. Several parents reported how quiet the drive thru area was. Thanks to everyone who participated! * * * * * Community Service Day at Walnut Acres was a Success! A BIG THANK YOU to all the hard working volunteers (26 families, 78 people) who helped at our school on Community Service Day! Lots of work was accomplished, including: * * * * * 4th Grade Parents! Sign up to Volunteer at Drive Thru in October! For the month of October, please help us in the Drive Thru line as we open doors and greet students while they are arriving at school. It's a fun way to start the school day! Just like last year, each month a different grade will be asked to help out at the Drive Thru. * * * * *  Happy Birthday Wishes on the MarqueeSupport the PFC and put a smile on your child's face! For $25.00, you can say “Happy Birthday (Your Child’s Name)" on the Walnut Acres electronic Marquee from 7am-9pm on your date of choice. To purchase, go to theBirthday Marquee Sales Page in Konstella. The deadline for submitting an order is the 25th of the month prior to your child's birthday. So if your child has a birthday on February 1st, please place your order by January 25th. Questions? Email Pat Mitsch at marquee@walnutacrespfc.net. * * * * * Intradistrict Transfer Request for the 2019-20 School Year Beginning Monday, October 15 through November 15, 2018, the district will accept Intradistrict Transfer Requests. Intradistrict transfers are for students who reside inside the MDUSD boundaries requesting transfer to another MDUSD school. All applications must be made online through the MDUSD website. Northgate Area Choral Music Festival
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 7 pm * * * * * Calling all 1st Graders! Are you interested in joining Cub Scouts? Our local Pack 210 is recruiting 1st graders to join and form a "Tiger Den." You will get to participate with Dens from other grades in camping, service projects, overnights, and the annual Pinewood Derby. So grab a friend and join the fun! Our Pack accepts all children in grades K-5 into Cub Scouting. If interested, contact our Membership Chair, Sarah Waters, at sarahsin70@hotmail.com. * * * * * Homework Help Program at the Ygnacio Valley Library! Are you an elementary or middle school student that needs help with homework? Our Homework Help program employs local high school students to help you with your homework! There is no registration, drop-ins are welcome, and it's free! Meet in the meeting room from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on most Thursday afternoons. Check the Walnut Creek website to confirm dates. * * * * * The 26th Annual Forma Turkey Trot, will be here before you know it and registration is open! Register early for best pricing. This family fun event, brought to you by Forma Gym, is a great way to start your Thanksgiving holiday and show support for your schools! There are several races to choose from including Kids Fun Runs, 10K Run* and 5K run or walk, and festival areas with costume contest! Fast & Sweet - you're home in time for football, turkey and pumpkin pie! |
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