What's Happening at Walnut Acres - September 29, 2020

Mark Your Calendars!
10/20 - PFC Meeting - Zoom, 7pm
10/21-10/30 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/27 - Dine & Donate - Jack's Urban Eats - ALL DAY!

For the entire calendar, please see: PFC Key Dates 2020-2021

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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. 

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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.

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Pick Up Your Pre-Ordered
Spirit Wear

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):

• Wednesday September 30th
   - 1-2pm:           A-D
   - 2-3pm:           E-K

• Thursday October 1st
  -  1-2pm:           L-R
  -  2-3pm:           S-Z
  -  3-4pm:           unclaimed orders A-Z 

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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

Want to share your amazing pictures for the yearbook?

1. Go to: www.hjeshare.com Enter school code walnutacres
2. Click "select images for upload". Click "Browse for Images".
3. Locate our images, click on them, then click "Open".
4. Enter the information for each image. Please include "grade(s) of students" and provide the teacher's name if known. For "student(s) shown", type N/A.
5. Click "upload images".

Any questions contact: yearbook@walnutacrespfc.net

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                   SAY IT IN LIGHTS! 

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. 

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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

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AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT

Would you like your child to learn Spanish, to code, or to pick up a new sport? Check out the resources on our Enrichment page HERE

Walnut Creek Arts + Rec Programs Focus on Supporting Students Both the During School Day and Beyond – Registration Open Now 

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 grades
TK - 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.