Happy Wednesday Panthers!

We are officially done with state testing and I cannot express how proud I am of our students. The teachers worked so hard to prepare them and the students took the task of doing their best to heart. Since they all worked so hard, 3rd-5th grade earned a 1 hour recess and popsicle party on Friday!!!

HUGE shout out to Ms. Sandi for hosting a "Science Cram Session" on Monday after school. Ms. Sandi and her husband "Mr. Pat" spent over an hour of their own time tutoring 52 students to get them prepared to do their best on the California Science Test. That doesn't include the hours she spent making study sheets for the students to reference. Thank you Ms. Sandi and Mr. Pat!

As we wrap up the school year, it's time to shine and show off what we've done this year. Everyone is invited to Open House at 6p Tuesday May 19th. As a reminder, all classrooms will be open from 6p-7p for families to walk around and tour campus. We will also have our fabulous art show presented by Ms. Munn. If you think DaVinchi was artistic, wait until you see what our students have done under the direction of Ms. Munn! Please make sure to stop by the MPR before or after heading to your classrooms.

Thursday May 14 is the City of Walnut Creek's Bicycle Rodeo: Pedal Palooza in Civic Park from 3 to 6pm. We will have several businesses handing out giveaways and if students talk to each City booth to learn about the bicycle facilities around the City, bicycle safety tips, and bicycle related games, they will receive a prize courtesy of Target!

 

The City will also have a much smaller station that morning on the northwest corner of the Broadway and Newell Avenue intersection from 7:30 to 10 am to catch any students there. 

Our district is partnering with Eat Real and Professor Christopher Gardner, PhD, at Stanford University to better understand how school meals shape students’ eating habits.

This short, anonymous survey asks families to share their child’s experience with school meals and how it may influence food preferences at home.

👉 Take the survey: https://redcap.link/eatreal2026

📅 Deadline: May 22nd, 2026

Questions? nutrition@stanford.edu

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). That means a morning of outdoor games and spirited competition between Parkmead classes, capped off with a school-wide popsicle party!

 

To make this Parkmead tradition a blast for our Panthers, we need volunteers! From set up, to running games, overseeing lunch, and handing out popsicles, there’s a role for everyone!

 

Field Day Volunteer Sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084EA5AF23AAF58-63851824-parkmead#/

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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!

🎶 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!

WCEF is looking for passionate volunteers to help make a difference!

We are seeking passionate and creative volunteers to help enhance education for our students. Whether you're a seasoned pro or simply enthusiastic about supporting education, we have a place for you!

We're looking for help with:

🏫 School Site Reps 🎯 Fundraising

📢 Communications

Volunteering with WCEF is a rewarding way to give back, meet inspiring people from the two districts we support, and see your contributions make a direct impact. If you or someone you know might be interested, please reach out at contact@wcefk12.org. 

It’s Third Thursday and you know what that means - Bar Camino! 

On the third Thursday of every month, from February through June, Bar Camino will donate 10% of net sales from 4pm to close. WCEF is excited about this partnership - eat delicious Mexican food, hang out with friends and family, and support our students. 

Learn more about Bar Camino and check out their amazing menu here. And come on down to Bar Camino on May 21st for the next Third Thursday! Thank you Bar Camino for your commitment to our schools and our kids! 

WCEF is proud to partner with F&M Bank as a Platinum Partner. F&M Bank is a locally owned and operated community bank proudly serving California through 33 convenient locations - with a new location currently being built next to the Walnut Creek Target.

F&M Bank offers a full complement of loan, deposit, equipment leasing and treasury management products to businesses, as well as a full suite of consumer banking products. They have friendly well-trained banking professionals; and offer convenient services such as mobile banking, online banking, bill pay, and treasury management solutions, including remote deposit capture.

Please check out their website for more information.