Happy Wednesday Panthers!

Shout out to all of the 3rd and 4th graders who completed testing today! We are so proud of how hard you have prepared for these assessments and you all did such a wonderful job! Aside from makeups next week and the science test for 5th graders, you are all done! We will see what grade level tried their hardest and earned a 1 hour recess with popsicles! Those results be out next Wednesday.

As we shift away from testing, we head into the final weeks of school! We have Music on the Green, Open House, Dad's Night Out, Field Day and more! Please make sure to be in the know and read communications coming home. We don't want anyone to be left out. Reminder the last day of school is June 4th and it is a minimum day.

Stay positive Panthers and don't forget to smile!

Mr. Burstein

Calling all dad's and father figures!

Who is ready to hang out with a good group of fellas for one last night of the school year?!?! Mark your calendars for May 21st.

We can talk about our kids, school, life and make new friends. We are going to meet up at the new watering hole, Bare Bottle. Thanks to Drew Shiller, beverages are on him when you sign up in advance!!!

Please fill out this RSVP and let us know you're coming. 

See ya'll at 6p 

We are excited to create a meaningful end-of-year slideshow that celebrates our students’ entire elementary school journey—and we need your help to make it special!

Please take a few minutes to submit photos from your child’s school years, from kindergarten through 5th grade. We’re looking for pictures that capture school memories, such as classroom activities, field trips, performances, spirit days, and other school events.

Submitting your photos is the best way to ensure your child is included in the slideshow. Without submissions, they may not be represented—and we don’t want anyone to be left out! We will not have the capacity to check and make sure every student is represented, so it is up to you! 

Thank you for helping us celebrate these special memories and make this slideshow something the kids will treasure for years to come!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Tiphanie Karas at karasfamilyof6@gmail.com.

Field Day is coming up on June 1 (1st-5th grades) and June 2 (TK/Kindergarten), and we need volunteers to help make this Parkmead tradition a blast for our Panthers. From set up, to running games, overseeing lunch, and handing out popsicles, there’s a role for everyone!

 

 

Want to help keep your child protected from the sun in style? Purchase a Parkmead hat before May 29 so they can wear it on Field Day: Parkmead PERC Store

 

Questions? Email Tiphanie Karas at KarasFamilyof6@gmail.com or Victoria Palmer at vpalmer@walnutcreeksd.org.

We all loved Simon’s mission to make the Tangerine Pines his forever home in this year’s One Book One School selection, but sometimes books need to relocate, just like families.

 

If you would like to donate your copy of Trouble at the Tangerine to another young reader, Ms. Westcoat will accept copies until the end of the school year. Please drop books off in the front office.

 

Find information about PERC online: https://linktr.ee/parkmeadperc

 

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, WCEF has raised $1.55 million — bringing us very close to our $1.6 million goal. This strong support is already making a meaningful impact for our students and schools.

As we look ahead to June 30, we’re aiming to raise the final $50,000 to fully reach our goal and continue supporting the programs our students rely on — this year and beyond.

WCEF volunteers are working hard to sustain and strengthen these important learning opportunities, and every contribution helps move us closer.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already given — your support is making a real difference this school year.

Haven’t donated yet? There’s still time to give!

And if you have, don’t forget: your gift is tax-deductible, and many companies offer matching donations — it’s an easy way to double your impact! 

Join us for a joyful evening of music, community, and connection as WCSD’s 5th–8th grade band students take the stage for a one-night-only outdoor performance.

✨May 13th from 6-7:30pm on the green at Tice Creek School!

✨For the full picnic experience, order a curated picnic /box crafted in partnership with WCSD Child Nutrition Services. All snack packs are nut-free and there is a vegetarian option!

🧺 Small (2–3 people): $20 | $10 of purchase supports music education

🧺 Large (4–5 people): $30 | $16 of purchase supports music education

🧺 Pre-orders close May 6—no day-of sales!

🧺To RSVP and pre-order your Sunset Snack Pack, click on the link below or scan the QR code: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E341780&id=81

🎶 Since 2002, WCEF has proudly funded music education across WCSD, helping ensure every student has access to dedicated teachers, inspiring instruction, and opportunities to perform. Let’s band together (see what we did there?) and continue this support! 

Bring your blanket. We’ll bring the melodies. Let’s celebrate music in our schools—together!

Registration has now closed for our 5th Annual FORE! Education Golf Tournament on May 11. The good news? There are still plenty of ways to be part of this special day!

Join us for the 19th Hole Reception (post tournament) to celebrate another beautiful day on the greens while raising money for Walnut Creek public schools. Purchase your reception tickets here: https://birdease.com/34286/register

Have a little time to spare during the day? We would love your help as a volunteer! Take a look at the available roles and time slots and join us on Monday, May 11, at Rossmoor’s Dollar Ranch Golf Course. Volunteer sign-up: FORE! Education Golf Tournament - Volunteer Sign Up.

We can’t wait to see you on the greens!