Walnut Grove Roadrunner Newsletter January 28, 2018
Looking for New Executive Board Members for the 2018/19 School Year

At last week's PTA General Assosiation Meeting the following people were approved to be on this year's Nominating Committee: 

Allison Bowling
Anita Iyer
Cara Palmer
Mia Maksumov
Rick Willardson

The Nominating Committee is now seeking community members interested in participating on the PTA Executive Board for the 2018-2019 school year.

If you are interested in finding out more, contact the Committee at pta@walnutgrovepta.org.
 
Walnut Grove's 50th Birthday Bash

Walnut Grove is turning 50 this year, and we hope you will come celebrate with us!

Join us at Handles Gastropub on Saturday, April 14th from 7:00-10:00pm for an adults only night of fun with past and present Walnut Grove parents, staff and alumni.

Tickets are $50.00 each and include heavy appetizers, non alcoholic beverages and entertainment provided by the Bell Brothers!  Alcoholic beverages can be purchased at the event. There will also be a fun wine pull and silent auction.

Ticket sales are limited to 125 so reserve yours now by clicking here.  Prices increase to $60 on April 1st.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact pta@walnutgrovepta.org.
 
National Geographic Bee

The National Geographic Bee is this Tuesday, January 30th at 4:00pm.  We are also the first elementary school in our district to host this fabulous competition.

This annual event is designed to inspire and reward students' curiosity about the world around us - its people and cultures, flora and fauna, its history and economies, and to learn more about maps, places and landscapes. National Geographic provides resources to prepare for the Bee by clicking here  . Sample questions and further information will be emailed to all registered students.

If you would like to volunteer to help with this event, please contact Deepta Rao at raodeepta@gmail.com .
 
Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Walnut Grove first week of February.
 
At the book fair, you will find hundreds of books from new and favorite authors, popular series, cool posters and school supplies.  The Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the MPR from February 5th through February 9th and everyone is invited! 

Please come and volunteer at our fair. We need your help to share the love of reading with our WG families! If you'd like to help out, please click here.
 
Donut Fun for Everyone

Donut Fun for Everyone  will take place on Wednesday, February 7th! This all-inclusive event, for all of the special caregivers in our kids lives will take place before school.  If you are interested in helping out, please contact  Christina Mantha.
 
Science Fair  

Science Fair is 6 weeks away:
 
Help your WG student get cranking on a project for our 18th Annual Science Fair! For your convenience, poster boards are available for a $7 donation in the office, while supplies last.
 
SCIENCE FAIR
PROJECT REGISTRATION: MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2018!

We are looking for members of the community who would like to interview WG junior scientists on Tuesday, March 13 or Wednesday, March 14, in the mornings.  Each participant gets interviewed and also gets a printout of the interview.  Be a source of inspiration to our kids!  Volunteer and interview.  Please contact Anita Iyer ASAP at ani.chase@@gmail.com  if you are able to help.
 

Science Fair T-shirts:
 
Order our unique "Walnutgrovium" t-shirts - orders will be taken till the end of February with t-shirts ready for pick up on March 12! Science Fair T-shirt Online Order

For more information on the Science Fair, check out it's newly updated website.


Display your child's Science Fair board:

We are looking for science fair boards to display in the front window of the school! Please contact Soojin Hwang,  hwangs@gmail.com, if you'd like to share your child's projects from years past. Thanks!
 
Spring Fundraising

Winter is here, but we'll find ourselves welcoming the Spring before we know it!  Along with the New Year arrives Walnut Grove PTA's Spring Fundraiser.  2018's Spring plans include a silent auction - and we need you!  

If you have anything to donate (items, experiences, talents) or are interested in participating in the incredibly fun auction committee, please contact Erin Arena at fundraising@walnutgrovepta.org
 
Abilities Awareness Appreciations

We had a wonderful Abilities Awareness Week event last week at Walnut Grove.   Thank you to the parents, teachers, PTA and SNC volunteers for making this a successful event.

Aarti Sati
Anita Iyer
Beth McLean
Carrie Williams
Cary Fudaka
Christina Mantha
Deepta Rao
Donalyn Harris
Emily Lange
Eunhee Soh
Grace Hong
Hemal Shah
Karen Braga
Kasumi Hsu
Kathleen Leung
Linda Bell
Lisa Bencriscutto
Michael Wilson
Michelle Hughes
Noreen Senner
Raluca Lordache
Ray Hung
Reging Stoops
Shadab Ilkal
Shannon Price 
Sohbana Srinivasan
Soojin Hwang
Shubna Narasimhan
Stella Lee
Stephanie Schieder
Summer Bowers
Xin Wang


Thanks Karen's Yard Cards for making our school look so festive!
 
Six Flags Read to Succeed

Reading logs for the Six Flags Read to Succeed program are due this Thursday, February 1st. T o earn one free ticket to Six Flags all you have to do is read a total of 6 (six) hours. 
 
If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Sodergren.
 
Happy Reading!
 
Harvest Park Noodles & Notes Fundraiser 

The 21st Annual Noodles & Notes Fundraiser will be Friday, February 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Harvest Park MPR.

Enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner while listening to student performances by strings, choir, and jazz band students.   Fun door prizes will be given out, and they will be offering some fantastic silent-auction items! 

Presale tickets can be ordered now online at  hpmusic.org . Or fill out the  ticket order form , and turn it in with your payment by Thursday, February 1st to the HP Music Boosters mailbox in the band room or the Harvest Park school office. Tickets at the door will cost $5 extra per person. 

For more information, contact Soojin Hwang ( president@hpmusic.org) or Mike Wen ( execvp@hpmusic.org). 
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(925) 426-4250

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JANUARY:
30 - Geographic Bee

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5-9 - Scholastic Book Fair
7 - Donut Fun for Everyone
12 - No School
19 - No School
21 - PTA Executive Board Mtg
23 - Recycling Day
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