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Enews -March 5, 2012

In this issue... Auction News 2012-2013 PFC Board Food Drive Art Show Yearbooks Lunch Patrol 5th Grade Design Lab Projects Community Announcements

Prom Kings and Queens in Training (AKA Class Projects)

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Dates to Remember 3/6 - 4th Grade Writing Test 3/7-3/9 - Auction class projects on sale in MUR 3/10 - End of 2nd Trimester 3/12-3/16 - Food Drive 3/16 - Auction 3/20 - PFC Meeting, 7pm Visit the Walnut Acres online calendar for future dates.

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This year projects will be displayed PRE-AUCTION in the Multi use Room during the following times: Wednesday, March 7, 11 am -1:30 pm Thursday, March 8, 2 pm-3:30 pm Friday, March 9, 7:30-8:30 am and 2:00-3:30 pm We will be selling Raffle tickets at this year's Pre-Auction event: CATCH A STAR raffle where just $50 will enter you in for a chance to win your choice from a selection of highly coveted LIVE AUCTION items. Don't forget about the Punch and Pizazz raffle where each ticket (1 for $25 or 3 for $50) comes with a delicious drink. The jewelry for pizazz will be on display and the list of live items will be provided during ticket sales.

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Quick Links Walnut Acres website District website Walnut Acres PFC website Enews submission deadlines Community News: sign-ups, teams & local events 2011-12 Walnut Acres Calendar 2011-12 MDUSD Calendar Lunch Menu Special Thanks To

2012-13 PFC Board Join the PFC Nominating Committee for coffee & bagels at Marita Louw's home on Thursday, March 8th, 8:30-10am, to learn how you can become part of the PFC Board. Children welcome. Email Sue Smith at [email protected] for more info on the coffee or questions about the PFC. To see a complete list of the open positions, go to the PFC Website. We appreciate ANY involvement and thank you for making a difference in the lives of our children.

Current Fundraisers

Walnut Acres Education Fund

Help Your Community, Help Your Food Bank March 12-16, 2012 Walnut Acres will host its annual food drive benefiting the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano March 12-16. The most wanted food items include: Canned Meat, Fish & Soups Canned Ready to Eat Meals Canned Vegetables & Tomato Products Peanut Butter (plastic container) Iron Rich Cereal (45% or more of daily value) 100% Fruit Juice (48 oz. or less plastic bottles) Canned Fruit (in juice) Dry Beans (any type) Enriched Rice or Pasta Powdered Milk We will be accepting canned food March 12-16, 2012, in designated food barrels set up in each classroom. Please watch for donation bags coming home this week. For more information about Community Service projects, visit the PFC Website. Thank you for your continued support! Community Service Co-Chairs Cheryl Sendaydiego & Emily Van Uden Walnut Acres Art Show The Walnut Acres Art Show is almost here. This year's theme is the Walnut Acres Museum of Modern Art, otherwise known as "WA MoMA". On Thursday, March 29th, the Multi-Use Room will be transformed into a Museum of Modern Art, showcasing artwork from all grades at Walnut Acres. Last day to submit Entry forms is today March 5th. Please place all completed entry forms in the school office in the box labeled "ART SHOW ENTRIES". If you would like to submit a last minute Entry, forms are located on the PFC Website. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer for this fabulous event, please email Robin Piantidosi.

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SHOP AND EARN CLICK HERE FOR SHOP AND EARN DETAILS

Labels for Education

Box Tops 4 Education Earn cash for our school! Collect Box Tops and drop them in the collection bin in the office.

Yearbooks The yearbook committee is looking for a few candids of Walnut Acres students to complete this year's book. If you have photos that you would like to submit for consideration to be included in the 20112012 yearbook, please put them on a CD and leave them in the "Yearbook" box located in the front office. Deadline for photo submission is March 15th. Lunch Patrol Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather with your children during the lunch recess! We are looking for more volunteers for First Aid/Lunch Patrol. You'll help children in the lunchroom and help with minor bumps and bruises on the playground. Please sign up at the PFC website. Shifts are M,T, Th or Friday 11:30-1 pm (Kindergarten parents are exempt). We ask parents to volunteer for Lunch Patrol at least three days throughout the school year. Your support is much appreciated! 5th Grade Design Lab Projects Small Appliance Recycling Program The small appliance recycling program, run by one of our 5th grade students, will take place on Saturday, March 10, 9:00am-2:30pm at Walnut Acres. Please click here for more detailed information. Thank you for your help. Blunt Nosed Leopard Lizard Project We would like to thank everyone who donated to help the Blunt Nosed Leopard Lizard. All together, we raised $155, which is enough money for 155 feet of fence. The fence is going to be used to protect the lizard's habitat. You all did a great job with giving donations. Thank you! Community Announcements FIFTH GRADERS: WHO WANTS TO BE A GUY OR DOLL ONSTAGE? Audition for a part in "Guys and Dolls Jr." on March 7. BE A PART OF THE WOODLANDS SWIM TEAM AND KERMIT'S PALS PROGRAM Registration is March 9 at Sports Basement. FAMILY-STYLE BLUEGRASS CONCERT Support the Mt. Diablo Music Education Fund on March 10. SMALL APPLIANCE RECYCLING PROGRAM On March 10, you can recycle almost anything with a cord or

battery! MARCH MADNESS MEANS MONEY Beginning March 10, Sports Basement will give customers 10% off PLUS 10% of sales back to PEAK when you mention Walnut Acres at checkout. IT'S FUN TO PLAY WITH THE YMCA YMCA offers youth spring sports programs camps: soccer, tee ball, coach-pitch baseball and basketball for kids ages 3-11. Programs begin March 25. GET TIX: NORTHGATE'S SPRING FOR EDUCATION This auction and dinner dance is March 30. RSM IS THE PLACE TO BE Visit Rancho San Miguel Swim Club's "open house" on April 1. ARF SPRING CAMP Kids (grades 1-5) can have fun while learning about animals: April 9-13. TRY LACROSSE FOR FREE Kids ages 5-14 can participate in a lacrosse clinic at Rudgear Park on April 22. BUMP! SET! SPIKE! Register now for summer volleyball camps for incoming 4th-12th grade girls and boys; camp starts June 18. Visit "Community Announcements" for more details - or to learn how to advertise your activity or event - by clicking HERE. Mt. Diablo Unified School District welcomes the participation of all students, parents, and community members in all District sponsored activities conducted on campuses or off-site. The District will work diligently to see that these activities are not limited by physical access barriers, thereby ensuring the opportunity for participation by all in these activities.

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