Happy Day after Open House Panthers!

Thank you to all the families and friends who attended Open House last night. It was so awesome seeing so many exciting faces walking campus. I am continually impressed by the work our students do each and every day. The growth they've made since August is something that should make everyone smile!

One thing I kept hearing all night was "Parkmead is such an amazing school." I completely agree, but it is a more than just a school, it's an amazing community. The families, the teachers and staff and students make Parkmead amazing. I am so thankful for the work we do here, and I am thankful for all of you who make Parkmead special.

Tomorrow night is the final dad's night of the year. Come one, come all and hang with some of the coolest dudes in Walnut Creek (those guys are actually busy but the guys hosting it aren't bad)! If you've got WCI Open House, no problem, come after and share all the cool middle school details! More information and RSVP link below!

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.

I wanted to express my gratitude to all the families, caregivers and kids that came through the Art Show Open House on Tuesday. Parkmead has many talented artists and showcasing their hard work from this year was a huge point of pride for me. I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to Parkmead's classroom teachers for graciously opening your classrooms to the mess that is art on a cart. I always appreciate your flexibility for all messy and involved projects I throw your way. Next, I want to express DEEP GRATITUDE to all of my classroom volunteers - as you know from experience, art would not happen without your help. From helping with weaving to cleaning up paint to encouraging students to keep going and "add more detail", you all are an integral part of our Parkmead Art Program. Lastly, (but not least), I would like to especially thank Jen Ulbrich, Jill McCauley, Bree Davis and Megan Westcoat for helping me all day Tuesday, from delivering Portfolios to classrooms to hanging up the beautiful artwork our students created for our art show, it wouldn't have happened without your amazing help. I am grateful to live and teach in this wonderful community. 

Thank you for all your support,

Kat O'Donohue Munn 

Students may take home a turkey & cheese or a sun butter & strawberry sandwich, served with fresh fruits, baby carrots, and a choice of milk. Please submit one order form per student by Friday, May 29th.

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!

 

 

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

 

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

Bar Camino has held fundraising events for WCEF on the third Thursday of every month since February, donating 10% of net sales from 4pm to close. We cannot thank Bar Camino enough for their commitment to our students! They have donated $1510 from the last three third Thursday events! Learn more about Bar Camino and check out their amazing menu here. And come on down to Bar Camino on May 21st for the last Third Thursday of the year!