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Just a friendly reminder that this Friday, December 22nd, is a Minimum Day for all students. The minimum day schedule is as follows:
Kindergarten: 8:15 - 11:40
1st - 5th Grade: 8:15 - 12:30
Holiday Break will be December 25th through January 5th! We will see you back at school on Monday, January 8th, 2018!
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Yearbook Cover Contest
Calling all 5th Graders!!
There is still time to submit artwork for the yearbook cover contest. Submissions are due this Thursday, December 21st no later than 3pm.
This year's submissions should focus on Walnut Grove's 50th Anniversary. Since the cover artwork inspires the yearbook's overall theme, please be sure to submit your brightest, most vividly colorful sample to give the yearbook a bright, bold lead to follow!
To submit artwork, please review this document, but please read carefully as there are very
specific guidelines for the artwork. Once you read the guidelines, you will use this template for your drawing. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Stephanie Schieder.
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National Geographic Bee
Calling all 4th & 5th Graders!!
The National Geographic Bee is going to be held at Walnut Grove for the very first time! 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, to learn more about maps, places and landscapes, its people and cultures, flora and fauna, and history and economies. National Geographic provides resources to prepare for the Bee by
clicking here
. Sample questions and further information will be emailed to all registered students.
To register, please follow this
link
and submit the form by Friday, January 19, 2018. This event is sponsored by the PTA and is free for all students.
We are also in need of some volunteers to help with this event. If you would like to help out, please contact Deepta Rao at
[email protected]
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Donut Fun for Everyone
Save the Date - Donut Fun for Everyone! will be on Wednesday, February 7, 2018
In previous years, we have had a "Donuts with Dad" event and a "Mornings with Mom" event. For this school year we are doing something different - we are having one, all-inclusive event, for all of the special caregivers in our kids lives. It is called "Donut Fun for Everyone!" It will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 8:15-9:15am. We hope to see you there!
If you are interested in helping with this event, please contact Christina Mantha at [email protected].
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Food/Supply Drive
Ms. Peter's 4th Grade Class is coordinating a Holiday Food-Supplies Drive to Benefit Open Heart Kitchen through this Thursday, December 21st.
Open Heart Kitchen will serve close to 350,000 prepared, nutritious meals free of charge to the hungry people of the Tri-Valley area this year.
Non-expired, canned food staples are needed, as are gift cards to purchase fresh items at local grocers too.
Since Open Heart Kitchen is a kitchen serving hot meals, many utility items are most welcome as well, such as cleaning supplies and paper goods. Here are some of the most needed items:
*canned fruit
*canned tuna or chicken
*bottled spaghetti sauce
*coffee (especially decaf)
*4 oz. juice boxes
*individually wrapped sweetner, Sweet & Low, etc.
*bottled salad dressing
*Laundry detergent
*Dryer sheets
*Dishwashing soap
*Toilet paper
*Paper towels
*Gift cards to Costco, Lucky, Safeway, Raley's and Target
If you would like to help spread some holiday cheer this season, please bring your donations to Ms. Peter's classroom by this Thursday, December 21st.
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Spelling Bee Winner
Congratulations to the 2017-18 Walnut Grove Spelling Bee Winner...Reedhima Ahuja!! Reedhima is a 5th grader from Mrs. Smith's class and won the Bee in the 15th round. She will be moving to the next level of competition. Let us all wish her the best!
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Spring Fundraising
Fall 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
[email protected]
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Walnut Grove Photos Needed
As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we are in need of old photos we can use in a video montage. The pictures can be from anytime within the last 50 years, and can be of the school, students, teachers, or anything relating to Walnut Grove.
All photos can be submitted to
[email protected]
or if you have hard copy photos, you may place them in the box in the PTA room (which is located in the main office). All photos should be labeled with a description if applicable, and the names of the people in the photo. All hard copy photos will be returned, so please be sure to include your name on them.
Please pass this information on to anyone you may know that has been affiliated with Walnut Grove over the last 5 decades.
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Bears that Care
Is it time to clean out your child's closet? Do you have gifts waiting to be re-gifted? Bears That Care can help!
Bears That Care (organized by Walnut Grove students Colin and Jaedyn Lambert, and their sister Taryn) is hosting their fifth annual toy drive.
Children can bring unwrapped toys or books to their classrooms between January 22nd and January 26th.
Toys must be new or in excellent (like-new) condition.
The class with the most donations will win a PIZZA PARTY and a $25 GIFT CARD FOR THEIR TEACHER!!!
With your help, we hope to once again make this toy drive a huge success!
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Walnut Grove Office
(925) 426-4250
Walnut Grove Attendance
(925) 484-3031
Principal:
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*Yearbook Cover Contest
*Geographic Bee
*Donut Fun for Everyone
*Food/Supply Drive
*Spelling Bee Winner
*Spring Fundraiser
*50th Anniversary Photos
*Bears that Care
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What's coming up?
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DECEMBER:
21 - Yearbook Cover Contest Submissions Due
22 - Minimum Day
25 - Holiday Break Begins (through January 5th)
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Need contact information on a student?
Visit our Online Student Directory
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This week the PTA would like
to appreciate Swathi Krishna for her hard work and dedication chairing our recent Spelling Bee.
She organized a wonderful event for our community and we thank you, Swathi!
Also, a big thank you to the numerous volunteers who made homemade soups for our Staff Soup Day last Friday. The staff loved it so much, and wanted you to know they appreciate you!
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Don't forget to shop
and earn cash back for
Walnut Grove!
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