Return those red envelopes! Every February, WCEF hosts Turn Up The Heat, our largest participation-based fundraiser. The goal is two-fold: raise critical funds and increase family participation. 

This year, Turn Up the Heat is February 2-6.

Your donation stays at your school - your dollars will fund programs and classes that otherwise do not exist - and that the state does not fund.

Participation is the key to WCEF’s success - the more families who give, the more we can make possible for all students. 

🎯All students in a WCSD class that achieves 67% or more participation during TUTH will receive a 6-7 prize.

🎯The ONE school across WCSD that has the greatest % increase in participation gets the highly coveted TUTH trophy and a school-wide popsicle party.

Donating is easy: donate online, or drop cash or a check in the red envelope with the form sent home on Feb. 2. Teachers will collect red envelopes until Feb. 6.  

We are encouraging students to walk, bike or roll to school every Wednesday. Students will earn points and collectable charms for their backpacks just by walking, carpooling or biking to school. We need volunteers to help us check kids in when they arrive to school.

The commitment is minimal (30 minutes before school on Wednesdays). All you need to do is smile and scan student key cards. Plus, it helps if you want to have fun!

"In 2025, Assembly Bill 2630  amended the law to specify “Kindergarten” includes both transitional kindergarten (TK) and kindergarten, requiring children enrolled in public school for their first year in TK, kindergarten or by first grade to have an oral health screening completed by a licensed dental professional.

Note: TK students that receive an oral health screening do not have to repeat the oral health screening at kindergarten or first grade for the purposes of this law. However, it is recommended that children receive regular dental care to improve school success, reduce chronic absences, and improve their overall health."

Please return THIS FORM to Jaine in the office by May 15, 2026. This is required for all TK & K students

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and we’re inviting families to help shower our amazing teachers and staff with extra love. Colorful hearts will be available in the office—stop by this week to jot down sweet notes of appreciation that will decorate the staff room next month.

 

Can’t make it in? No problem. Email your message to evp@parkmeadperc.org, and Tiphanie Karas will happily play Cupid on your behalf.

 

Let’s fill Parkmead with heartfelt cheer!

Perk up your winter wardrobe with Parkmead Spirit Wear! Purchase Panther hoodies, beanies, and sweatshirts and show your school spirit all season long!  

Click Here for the PERC Store  

Shop at Ace Hardware’s downtown Walnut Creek location during the month of February, and Ace will round up the bill and donate that money to WCEF! Finish that home project you’ve been wanting to do; stock up on light bulbs, batteries, and other home essentials; and check out new paint colors - all while supporting our schools and students! Thank you Ace Hardware for your support!