October 22: TB Assessment at Tice Creek School 2-4pm
October 30: Halloween Parade, 8:30am
Principal's Message
Happy Wednesday Parkmead!
What a great time to be a sports fan in the California! The Valkeries are going to the WNBA Finals in their 2nd year of existence, the 49ers are 5-0 and the Warriors season is just a week away. Oh and the Giants... well, pitchers and catchers report in 150 days... What is also exciting about being in California is the annual "Great Shakeout!"
Yes, we know that California is known for their earthquakes and because of that, we like to be prepared. Every year on October 15th at 10:15a, schools across the country participate in an earthquake drill called "The Great Shakeout." This is our chance to practice what to do in the event of an earthquake, which includes dropping, finding cover, and waiting for things to stop shaking or waiting for the "all clear."
In the event of a true emergency, please know that Parkmead and all other Walnut Creek Schools have protocols to ensure students, staff and community members are safe and informed. Families will be notified to ensure communication is clear and everyone is up to date with any and all information they need to know.
While these emergency drills can sometimes be scary, we make it well known that we are just practicing and we are not in any danger. These drills provide us opportunities to practice what happens in an emergency so we are prepared.
We will have two more walk in clinics for TB screenings at Tice Creek School on the following dates:
10/22 from 2p-4p
11/19 from 2p-4p
All families are welcome to get cleared and there is no charge for this service.
English Learner Advisory Committee
English Language Advisory Committee Information
The rich diversity of our Parkmead community is one of our greatest strengths, and we are so proud that many of our students are emerging bilinguals.
This year, we are going to hold ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee) meetings to gather as parents, caregivers, and staff to discuss programs, learning plans, and support for our multilingual students. We would love family feedback to ensure these meetings serve the needs of our community. Please take a moment to complete this brief voluntary ELAC Planning Survey to assist us with planning.
Thank you for your partnership and support in making this a wonderful year for our students!
ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE
Parkmead’s annual food drive begins October 14!! Our leadership students are excited to partner with the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano to support local families in our community.
Food collection barrels will be available at school beginning October 14 and will be picked up on December 16, giving our families plenty of time to participate.
Some of the most-needed items include peanut butter, canned tuna and chicken, canned soups and vegetables, macaroni and cheese, canned fruit, shelf-stable milk, cereal, crackers, rice, applesauce, beans, pasta, and 100% fruit juice.
Every donation makes a difference, and we appreciate any contributions your family is able to make. Please see the attached flyer for more information!
Thank you for helping us make a positive impact in our community!
Picture Re-take Day - October 20
Retake Day Information
Here is who should go to the camera on retake day:
Any student that was absent on the original picture day
Any new students who have not been photographed
Students wanting a retake photo. If a student ordered a package and wants a new photo please have them return the original package to the photographer on retake day.
Orders can be placed online at mydorian.com before Picture Day and for up to 2 days afterward. Detailed instructions for editing and downloading your Picture Day reminder are Linked here. To help promote Picture Day, reduce inquiries to the front office, and support our ongoing efforts toward paperless retake days,we are sharing the Picture Day reminder with families to encourage you to place their orders online. Online ordering helps streamline the process and provides families with a faster turnaround time for receiving their orders.
Staff Birthdays - OCTOBER
Mrs. Shelly, Attendance Clerk/Health Clerk, 10/2
Mrs. Thompson, Intervention, 10/3
Mrs. Caughlan, Music Teacher 10/7
Ms. Lissette, TK Para, 10/11
Ms. Jen, TK Para, 10/30
PERC News & Events
Parkmead Education Resources Council
Next PERC Meeting - October 16
The next PERC meeting will be held on Friday Oct 16th at 8:30am in the MPR Google hangout link). We hope to see you there or virtually! We’ll be discussing upcoming events as well as voting on the draft annual budget. The draft PERC Annual Budget is available to view on the PERC website, in the Resources section. Please have a look prior to attending the meeting.
Parkmead International Festival
Our annual Parkmead International Festival Family Night will be Friday Nov.13 from 5:30-7:30pm in the MPR. We had a great turnout last year and we are hoping to do it again! We encourage our school families to sign up for a table to showcase their culture through décor, food and native outfits. Please reach out to Sunita Swamy at president@parkmeadperc.org if you are interested in hosting a table this year (specifying which country you would like to represent), any interest in helping out or with table signup questions.
Annual Fund Donation
Through your generous donation to PERC, we’re able to purchase classroom supplies, cover the cost of school field trips, provide teacher appreciation, and much more not covered by the school’s regular budget. Your dollars stay right here and help make Parkmead Elementary a wonderful learning environment and community.
Donate to the Annual Fund The suggested donation to help meet the fundraising goal is $250 per family, but any amount is deeply appreciated! Your donation is tax deductible (Federal ID 61-1459498), and remember to find out if your employer has a corporate matching gift program.
Follow us on Socials
PERC Instagram -> @percparkmead
PERC Facebook-> Parkmead PERC PTO
WCEF
Walnut Creek Education Foundation
Join the WCEF team! Volunteer as the VP of Fundraising WCEF
⚡We are seeking a dedicated volunteer to lead the fundraising charge as a vital part of the WCEF Board.
⚡The VP of Fundraising will work to help secure critical funding through our Annual Giving Campaign as well as events such as the Read-a-thon, FORE! Education Golf Tourney, and February's Turn Up the Heat.
⚡If you are interested or want more information, contact us at contact@wcefk12.org.
Third Thursday with WC Mayor Wilk & WCSD Superintendent Campopiano
Join us at Bar Camino on October 15th for Third Thursday at Bar Camino.From 4:00 pm to close, they will donate 10% of all dine-in sales to WCEF!
To celebrate the success of WCSD´s Annual Read-a-thon, Mayor Kevin Wilk and Superintendent Jon Campopiano will be there as our guest hosts.
Come down and meet them, eat, drink, and support our schools!
Visit the WCEF Booth at Once Upon a Street!
⚡Once Upon a Street returns to Broadway Plaza on October 17th from 11am-2pm.
⚡Join the Royal Celebration, commemorating Broadway Plaza´s 75th Anniversary! Join the family-friendly fun as we celebrate the people, places, and stories that have shaped Broadway Plaza for 75 years.
⚡ WCEF is proud to partner with Christy Zoerner as a Gold Business Partner.
⚡ A lifelong East Bay resident, Christy brings local knowledge and over nine years of mortgage industry experience to her real estate career.
⚡ Known for her attentive service and eye for detail, she is committed to achieving the best outcomes for every buyer and seller.
⚡ Outside of real estate, Christy enjoys family time with her husband and two daughters, cheering on the local swim team, cooking, entertaining, and hiking the East Bay trails.
⚡Thank you Christy Zoerner for your continued support of WCEF and investment in our students!
Attendance
Send a message 24/7
If your student is absence for any reason, please don't just tell your teacher. Our attendance clerk, Shelly, must know as well.
Phone number: 925-944-6863 - 24 hrs/7 days (Leave a message)
Please call or email before 9:00am on the day of the student's absence. Available 24/7.
If you are planning to be away, or on vacation, please contact Shelly in the attendance office PRIOR to leaving to set up an Independent Study Contract. The earlier the better so we can prepare!
