Happy last 6 days of school Panthers!

It's been a busy "short week" and it's only Wednesday. Yesterday, our former Panthers came to Parkmead and participated in the annual "Clap Out." Students got high fives, pictures and autographs from the future leaders of the world! We are so excited for all of them starting their next journey and we are so appreciative that they stopped by Parkmead one last time!

Today, we had our favorite assembly of the year! The BMX crew came back but this time, they had a roller blade professional! If jumping, flipping and tricks weren't enough, how about jumping over 15 staff members at one time! Oh, and there was that stunt where the brave Ms. Tovani sat on a chair while someone jumped over her... Thank you to PERC for sponsoring this amazing assembly.

We are in need of additional family ambassadors to help welcome our new families. A simple text message, phone call, or invite to a play date can mean the world to so many new families. We are also asking if any families speak a different language to also sign up and help welcome new families whose first language is not English.

Please sign up to help! Be a Family Ambassador

Stay positive Panthers and don't forget to smile!

Mr. Burstein

Reminder to pick up your student's medications from the office before THURSDAY, JUNE 4. Please see Miss Shelly if you need to make arrangements to transfer them over to Keyspot or Dianne Adair for the summer.

All medications MUST be picked up!!

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!

 

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

 

As the school year comes to a close, we want to thank you for being part of a community that truly values education. Together, we reached our $1.6 million goal and made an incredible impact across our schools:

We also celebrated some amazing community-wide successes this year — over $220,000 raised through Read-a-Thon, $161,000 from Turn Up the Heat, $39,000 from Taste & Toast, and $58,000 from FORE! Education.

None of this would be possible without the generosity of our community and the dedication of our incredible WCEF volunteers, who give so much of their time, energy, and heart to this organization. If you’ve ever considered getting involved, we would love to welcome new volunteers to help support our schools and students. Please reach out at contact@wcefk12.org. 

And if you haven’t had a chance to give yet, it’s not too late to make an impact. Please donate at wcefk12.org/donate.

Wishing all of our families, staff, and supporters a wonderful and relaxing summer. Thank you again for being part of such a special community.

With gratitude,

Lacie Brown & Inna Raspudic

2025–26 Co-Presidents, WCEF TK–12

Shop at Ace Hardware’s downtown Walnut Creek location during the month of June, and ask to round up your bill at checkout - that money will be donated 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!