Principal's Update
Fri, May 14 3:30pm
Good Afternoon Jaguar Families, We're almost to the end, and we still have a lot planned for the last few weeks. Walk-a-thon The Walk-a-thon school fundraiser is finally here! Please come during your ... [More]
Join Us and Vote on our Budget and PFC Board! Our May PFC Meeting is Tuesday, 5/18 @ 7 PM by Zoom
Fri, May 14 2:47pm
Hi Walnut Acres Families, Please join us for the final Walnut Acres General PFC meeting of the year next Tuesday night at 7pm by Zoom. At the meeting: Hear a State of the School from Principal Luon ... [More]
For Your Calendar: Our May PFC Meeting is next Tuesday, May 18th @ 7 PM by Zoom
Thu, May 13 2:55pm
Hi Walnut Acres Families, Our final General PFC Meeting of the year is next Tuesday, May 18th at 7pm by Zoom. Be sure to note it on your calendar! At Next Week's PFC meeting: Hear a State of the Sc ... [More]
Book Fair is Happening May 17th -20th
Thu, May 13 12:44pm
We are happy to share we will be having a Book Fair on campus next week, May 17th - 20th with the hopes of loading kids up with books to read over the summer! This will be different than our normal o ... [More]
Walk-a-thon Distance Learners
Tue, May 11 12:03pm
Hello Distance Learners! We invite you to participate by going for a 15-minute walk in your neighborhood the week of May 17th. We encourage you to dress up in your class colors and take a photo to sh ... [More]
Walnut Acres PFC eNews, March 11, 2021
Tue, May 11 8:55am
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - May 11, 2021 Mark Your Calendars! 5/10-5/14 - Darcy Jones Book Drive 5/17-5/20 - Scholastic Book Fair 5/18 & 5/20 - Walk-a-Thon 5/18 - PFC Meeting via Zoom - 7pm 5 ... [More]
2021 Walk-A-Thon is Coming - May 18 & May 20
Thu, May 6 7:34pm
More info to come about how/when to collect pledges
Book Drive is Next Week! May 10th - May 14th
Wed, May 5 1:11pm
Book Drive is Next Week! May 10th - May 14th This community service drive was named after Darcie Jones, a Walnut Acres parent who started a book drive in the Spring of 1994 to benefit the summer readi ... [More]
April PFC Meeting Recording & Recap
Thu, Apr 22 1:04pm
Hello Jaguars! We had a big meeting on Tuesday. We have a link to the minutes--where you can find the link to watch the meeting-- and see our proposed budget for next year. Here are a few spotlight ... [More]
REMINDER - Sports Basement Shopping Event - Happening NOW!
Wed, Apr 21 12:56pm
Shop at Sports Basement NOW-Thru April 27th! Everyone will receive 11% off when they shop, Basementeer members will receive 20% off. Year round, Sports Basement offers the Basementeer members a discou ... [More]
Join Us Tomorrow Night! Our April PFC Meeting is Tuesday, 4/20 @ 7 PM by Zoom
Mon, Apr 19 4:02pm
Hi Walnut Acres Families, Join us for the April 2021 Walnut Acres General PFC meeting tomorrow night at 7pm by Zoom! At the meeting: Hear a State of the School from Principal Luong, Hear from our Te ... [More]
Do You Have a Little Time In Your Schedule?
Fri, Apr 16 10:13am
Have a little time in your schedule to book some simple ways to raise money for our PFC? Then PFC Needs YOU for Shop & Earn! Manage our affiliates, including Amazon and Sports Basement, as well as coo ... [More]
2021-22 PFC Board & Budget Draft Review: April PFC Meeting is next Tuesday, April 20 @ 7 PM by Zoom
Thu, Apr 15 12:53pm
Hi Walnut Acres Families, Our April 2021 Walnut Acres General PFC meeting is next Tuesday, April 20th at 7pm by Zoom. At Next Week's PFC meeting: Hear a State of the School from Principal Luong, Hea ... [More]
LAST CHANCE TO ORDER A YEARBOOK
Thu, Apr 15 7:06am
Buy Your Walnut Acres 2021 Yearbook Now!! go to: www.yearbookordercenter.com enter school code: 10053 to purchase with credit card. Saturday, April 17th is the final day to purchase a Walnut Acres Y ... [More]
Do You Look Forward to Our Book Fair Every Year? Then You're Our Person!
Wed, Apr 14 11:16am
Do you love to books? Love the smell of all the pages? Do you love to see kids get excited to read? If so, then maybe you would be like to coordinate our Scholastic Book Fair next school year? We ... [More]
Sports Basement Shopping Event - Next Week!
Tue, Apr 13 10:45am
Shop at Sports Basement Next Week - April 20-27th! Everyone will receive 11% off when they shop, Basementeer members will receive 20% off. Year round, Sports Basement offers the Basementeer members a ... [More]
Last Chance to Share Your Input- PFC Budget Survey for WA Families
Sun, Apr 11 11:09am
Hi Walnut Acres Families, We have only heard from about 70 families! Please share your thoughts with us! The PFC Executive Team is working hard to prepare a balanced budget for the 2021-22 school yea ... [More]
What a Welcome Back Sign!
Thu, Apr 1 3:07pm
KUDOS to the Yard Card Crew for the awesome "Welcome Back" sign they put up for our cohorts to see when they arrive back to campus for in-person learning! Also, a BIG THANK YOU to Ms. Carella for co ... [More]
Share Your Input- PFC Budget Survey for WA Families
Tue, Mar 30 3:43pm
Hi Walnut Acres Families, Every parent and guardian at Walnut Acres Elementary is automatically a member of the Parent Faculty Club. So, please share your thoughts with us! The PFC Executive Team is ... [More]
REMINDER - Round Table Pizza - Dine & Donate! - Tomorrow - Wednesday, March 31st - 11:00am-9:00pm
Tue, Mar 30 2:47pm
TOMORROW! Round Table Pizza - Dine & Donate Wednesday, March 31st - 11:00am-9:00pm Round Table Clubhouse (on Treat and Oak Grove) will be donating 20% of your purchase to the Walnut Acres PFC! Mak ... [More]
Mark Your Calendars - Round Table Pizza - Dine & Donate! - March 31st - 11:00am-9:00pm
Fri, Mar 26 3:19pm
Mark Your Calendars Round Table Pizza - Dine & Donate Wednesday, March 31st - 11:00am-9:00pm Round Table Clubhouse (on Treat and Oak Grove) will be donating 20% of your purchase to the Walnut Acres ... [More]
WE DID IT! Thanks for your generous donations to air purifiers for our classrooms
Fri, Mar 26 1:59pm
Happy Friday Walnut Acres Families, Thanks to your very generous donations, the PFC has ordered an air purifier for every grade-level classroom at Walnut Acres Elementary, and we have the funds to or ... [More]
Food drive during drop off / pick up
Wed, Mar 24 10:28am
The food drive donation bins for Monument Crisis Center will be out by the crosswalk and drive by loop during drop off and pick up. The donation bins are big white cylinders with blue writing. Have yo ... [More]
PFC Meeting Minutes & Agenda (03.18.21)
Tue, Mar 23 11:48am
At last week's PFC meeting, we learned a lot of important information regarding the return to school. Attached are the agenda, the minutes (with a link to the Zoom recording), and pertinent informatio ... [More]
Coming Soon! Donation Opportunity for Air Purifiers for the Classrooms
Sat, Mar 20 11:22am
Hi Walnut Acres Families, We have heard from several parents who would still like to help out with a successful and safe re-opening. We have researched and tested out an air purifier in one of our cl ... [More]
The Committee That Showers Our Teachers with Appreciation!
Thu, Mar 18 5:06pm
Who doesn’t appreciate our teachers, right? We need 1-2 Teacher Appreciation Committee chairs for the 2021-2022 school year to show their appreciation by organizing breakfast or lunch every other mont ... [More]
Join Us Tomorrow Night! Our March PFC Meeting is Thursday, 2/18 @ 7 PM by Zoom
Wed, Mar 17 12:33pm
Hi Walnut Acres Families, Join us for the March 2021 Walnut Acres General PFC meeting tomorrow night at 7pm by Zoom! At the meeting: Hear from Principal Luong on reopening plans and procedures, Hear ... [More]
Are You A Natural Leader? We Need You!
Tue, Mar 16 1:18pm
Are you diplomatic, strategic and most of all... The #1 fan of the Walnut Acres Elementary PFC? We need you for PFC President! We have fantastic Executive Board nominations already lined up for next ... [More]
Date Change: Our March PFC Meeting will be held Thursday, March 18 @ 7 PM by Zoom
Mon, Mar 15 1:41pm
Hi Walnut Acres Families, Our March 2021 Walnut Acres General PFC meeting has been re-scheduled from Tuesday night. It will be this Thursday, March 18 at 7pm by Zoom. MDUSD has scheduled a special Boa ... [More]
Food Drive - March 22nd - 26th
Mon, Mar 15 9:06am
Food Drive March 22nd - 26th Help us collect nonperishable food items for families in need within our school district. Drop off your items in the collection bins in front of the school office. Items ... [More]
Party People...We Need YOU!
Sun, Mar 14 11:26am
Gala Auction? Online Auction? Outdoor Auction? We Need a Team! We are looking for a dynamic team to run our Auction next year! This is only a one-year commitment. We must have an Auction Lead (or co-l ... [More]
Return to School Wishlist - All Wishes Granted - Thank You!
Sun, Mar 14 9:12am
Hello Walnut Acres Parents! Our families funded every single item on the Safe Student Drop Off and Pick Up Wishlist! Thank you so much for your generosity! The PFC will continue to work with our sta ... [More]
Return to School Wishlist
Fri, Mar 12 9:24am
Hello Walnut Acres Parents! Walnut Acres staff and teachers are busy planning our return to campus. We have compiled an Amazon Wishlist of items that you may purchase and donate to the school. This ... [More]
Date Change: Our March PFC Meeting will be held next Thursday, March 18 @ 7 PM by Zoom
Thu, Mar 11 5:33pm
Hi Walnut Acres Families, Our March 2021 Walnut Acres General PFC meeting will be Thursday, March 18 at 7pm by Zoom. MDUSD has scheduled a special Board meeting on Tuesday March 16th, where they plan ... [More]
Save the Date - Spring 2021 Golf Tournament
Tue, Mar 9 10:26am
When: Friday May 21st, 9am Where: Lone Tree Golf Course, Antioch What: Spring 2021 Golf Tournament - Parent Buy-in-Party Price: $150/ player or $500 for a foursome - includes golf, range, boxed lunc ... [More]
Additional Resources on Re-Opening from Cherise Khaund, MDUSD Board President
Thu, Mar 4 11:47am
Hi Walnut Acres Families, Thanks to those who were able to join us Tuesday night to hear from Cherise Khaund, President of the MDUSD Governing Board of Education and our MDUSD area representative. T ... [More]
Walnut Acres PFC eNews, March 2, 2021
Tue, Mar 2 11:22am
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - March 2, 2021 Mark Your Calendars! 3/2 - PFC Special Presentation: Cherise Khaund, MDUSD Board President on MDUSD Re-Opening, Zoom - 7pm 3/16 - PFC Meeting via Zo ... [More]
Required Registration to Continue in 100% DL or to Change to Hybrid Mode (3/1 is the last day to submit)
Sun, Feb 28 7:05pm
Dear Parents/Guardians, We have received more than 500 responses to the survey already. If you still have not completed the survey, this is a reminder that tomorrow, March 1, is the deadline. Please l ... [More]
This Tuesday! Zoom Log-in for Special PFC Presentation by MDUSD Board President Cherise Khaund, 3/2 @ 7 PM
Sun, Feb 28 3:09pm
Hi Walnut Acres Families, Cherise Khaund, President of the MDUSD Governing Board of Education and our MDUSD area representative, has agreed to meet with interested Walnut Acres families by Zoom on Tue ... [More]
Volunteer with the Walnut Acres PFC Next Year!
Fri, Feb 26 9:45am
Hi Walnut Acres Parents! We are currently recruiting volunteers interested in supporting our school next year, 2021-22, by running our incredible fundraisers, community events, and year-round programs ... [More]
Required Registration to Continue in 100% DL or to Change to Hybrid Mode
Thu, Feb 25 1:08pm
Dear Parents, Thank you to more than 400 families that have already completed the survey to let us know of their choice to continue with 100% Distance Learning or switch over to the Hybrid Mode. We ... [More]
Next Tuesday! Special PFC Presentation by MDUSD Board President Cherise Khaund, 3/2 @ 7 PM by Zoom
Thu, Feb 25 11:20am
Hi Walnut Acres Families, Cherise Khaund, President of the MDUSD Governing Board of Education and our MDUSD area representative, has agreed to meet with interested Walnut Acres families by Zoom on Tue ... [More]
Principal Update with Survey Link
Mon, Feb 22 4:06pm
Dear Walnut Acres Families, The district office has informed principals that we are planning on returning to some form of on campus instruction in the month of March, depending on county Covid 19 metr ... [More]
MDUSD Registration FAQ from Cherise Khaund, MDUSD Governing Board President
Sat, Feb 20 4:14pm
The following FAQ was created by Cherise Khaund, MDUSD Governing Board President, in response to questions she has received from parents today regarding the email survey from MDUSD titled "Required Ma ... [More]
Required registration to continue in 100% DL or to change to Hybrid mode
Sat, Feb 20 10:38am
Dear Parents/Guardians, Things are moving fast and we are continuing to plan for reopening of schools. The Mt. Diablo Unified School District has just emailed 16,000 parents (with currently enrolled ... [More]
Save the Date! Special PFC Presentation by MDUSD Board President Cherise Khaund, 3/2 @ 7 PM by Zoom
Fri, Feb 19 9:48am
Hi Walnut Acres Families, Cherise Khaund, President of the MDUSD Governing Board of Education and our MDUSD area representative, has agreed to meet with interested Walnut Acres families by Zoom on Tue ... [More]
PFC Meeting Recap
Thu, Feb 18 2:06pm
In case you missed our PFC meeting this past Tuesday, we have all of the information attached -and available on the PFC website! You can even watch the meeting via the link at the top of the minutes! ... [More]
Save the Date - Virtual Wine Tasting - Parent Buy-in-Party
Mon, Feb 15 9:03pm
When: Friday, March 19th Where: Your Living Room (or Kitchen, or Patio) Time: 7pm Cost: $120 per couple What: Join the parents of Walnut Acres for a Virtual Wine Tasting Parent Buy-in-Party. Feat ... [More]
Tomorrow Night! Our February PFC Meeting is Tuesday, 2/16 @ 7 PM by Zoom
Mon, Feb 15 11:27am
Hi Walnut Acres Families, Join us for the February 2021 Walnut Acres General PFC meeting tomorrow night at 7pm by Zoom! At the meeting: Receive updates from Principal Luong on what's happening at Wal ... [More]
Coming Up! Our February PFC Meeting is next Tuesday, 2/16 @ 7 PM by Zoom
Thu, Feb 11 12:21pm
Hi Walnut Acres Families, Join us for the February 2021 Walnut Acres General PFC meeting next Tuesday night at 7pm by Zoom! At the meeting: Receive updates from Principal Luong on what's happening at ... [More]
Today's Shelter In Place
Wed, Feb 10 3:19pm
Dear Parents and Guardians, Walnut Acres Elementary places high priority on school safety and we continually strive to enhance our school safety procedures. In an effort to keep you informed of happ ... [More]
District Wide Internet is Back On
Tue, Feb 9 8:11am
Good morning Parents/Guardians, The district wide internet is back on. It was out yesterday due to a power outage at CCCOE. Thanks for your patience. Have a great day. Principal Luong
District Wide Internet Down
Mon, Feb 8 12:58pm
Dear Parents and Guardians, The district internet is down and we do not know when it will resume. Teachers are unable to Zoom during this time. However, those working from home will still be able to c ... [More]
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: District Wide Internet is Down!
Mon, Feb 8 12:47pm
Currently the internet is down across the entire district. If your child has a teacher who is working from campus they have no access. We do not have an estimated time for when it will resume.
Principal's Update
Mon, Feb 8 11:41am
Good morning Walnut Acres Families, This coming week lays many exciting celebrations (Valentine’s Day, Lunar New Year- the year of the Ox, President’s Day, and Black History Month), and teachers have ... [More]
Education Foundation Launches “Give 10” Giving Campaign
Mon, Feb 1 2:36pm
Dear MDUSD Families, The MDUSD Education Foundation is launching our “Give 10” annual giving campaign in February. We will be raising money to fund STEAM programs for our students throughout the ... [More]
Principal's Update
Mon, Feb 1 8:58am
Important Dates: 2/12 No school 2/15 President's Day, no school 2//16 PFC Meeting, 7:00pm 2/26 End of Second Trimester 3/12 Report cards sent home Welcome to February Walnut Acres Families, February ... [More]
Walnut Acres PFC eNews, January 26, 2021
Tue, Jan 26 10:47am
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - January 26, 2021 Mark Your Calendars! 1/26 - 1st-5th Grade New Student Registration 2021-22 Begins 2/2 - TK-K Registration 2021-22 Day 2/12 - Board Holiday - NO SC ... [More]
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Mon, Jan 25 3:28pm
Happy New Year Walnut Acres!!! We hope this email finds everyone well and staying safe. Now that the New Year has arrived (and we are still dealing with COVID and distance learning), we feel like o ... [More]
Yearbook Class Zoom Photo / Spirit Day
Sun, Jan 24 6:15pm
Dear parents, Important announcement! On Wednesday, January 27th, your child's teacher will be taking a class screenshot during one of their Zoom sessions which will be going in the yearbook. P ... [More]
Read-A-Thon Winners!
Tue, Jan 19 3:20pm
READ-A-THON RECAP: CAMP OUT WITH A GOOD BOOK! This year's Read-A-Thon was a great success! Congratulations to all of our Walnut Acres readers who read a combined total ... [More]
Tomorrow Night! Our January PFC Meeting is Tuesday, 1/19 @ 7 PM by Zoom
Mon, Jan 18 12:04pm
Hi Walnut Acres Families, Join us for the January 2021 Walnut Acres General PFC meeting Tuesday night at 7pm by Zoom! At the meeting: Receive updates from Principal Luong on what's happening at Walnu ... [More]
Coming Up! Our January PFC Meeting is next Tuesday, 1/19 @ 7 PM by Zoom
Thu, Jan 14 1:37pm
Hi Walnut Acres Families, Join us for the January 2021 Walnut Acres General PFC meeting next Tuesday night at 7pm by Zoom! At the meeting: Receive updates from Principal Luong on what's happening at W ... [More]
Curtains Up Youth Theatre Winter ZOOMSICAL Productions - Registration Open
Thu, Jan 14 1:04pm
Curtains Up Youth Theatre is excited to announce their winter ZOOMSICAL (a musical on Zoom) productions. Please see the attached flyers and registration links below for information. Rehearsals begin i ... [More]
No School on January 18, and a Message from Dr, Clark
Thu, Jan 14 11:21am
This is a reminder that Monday, January 18, is a Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, and school will be closed. Please see the message below from Superintendent Clark stating that schools will continue ... [More]
Yearbook Photos Clarification
Mon, Jan 11 5:48pm
We realize the messaging that has gone out today about yearbook photos has been confusing. What Principal Luong was referring to when she gave the upload instructions were candid photos. Yearbook is ... [More]
Do Not Pay for Pictures
Mon, Jan 11 3:17pm
Dear Parents, I have been notified that you may be receiving emails from Lifetouch to purchase pictures. Please do not pay. We do not have a contract with them, and there is no set date for Picture ... [More]
Update from Principal Luong, 1/11/21
Mon, Jan 11 9:26am
Dear Jaguar Families, Welcome back to school. Vaccines for Covid 19 are now going into arms in our Community. So much is happening in our world and our children may have questions about what they have ... [More]
Yearbook Needs Your Help!!
Sun, Jan 10 9:06am
Thank you for all the photos submitted over the winter break!! We LOVE them! Please keep sending us more. Each time of year brings new, fun photo opportunities to share and the yearbook depends on ... [More]
Yearbook Needs Your Pictures!!!
Sun, Dec 20 10:32am
Greetings! Thank you for all the great photos you've been sending, but keep them coming! Each time of year brings new, fun photo opportunities to share and the yearbook depends on your contribution ... [More]
School Office Closed During Winter Break
Fri, Dec 18 2:26pm
The Walnut Acres school office will be closed during the winter break starting December 21 - January 4.
Update From Principal Luong, 12/14/20
Mon, Dec 14 8:53am
Update from Principal Luong, 12/14/20 Important Dates: Dec. 16, Dine and Donate at Chipotle, 5:00- 9:00pm Dec. 21- Jan. 4 Winter Break Jan. 18- No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Feb. 12- No Scho ... [More]
Tomorrow - LAST DAY For Shop & Earn with Five Little Monkeys Toys & Gifts Store!
Wed, Dec 9 9:22am
Shop & Earn with Five Little Monkeys ENDS TOMORROW!!! Support a small, local business who will also support our school! Five Little Monkeys store in Walnut Creek will give 15% of all online purchase b ... [More]
Distance Learning Continues During Stay at Home Order
Fri, Dec 4 3:45pm
Dear Walnut Acres Community, As I am sure you are aware our County will be entering a new "Stay at Home" period beginning this Sunday evening, December 6th. This will not affect Walnut Acres' curre ... [More]
Recorded Town Hall Meeting with Superintendent, Dr Adam Clark on December 1, 2020
Thu, Dec 3 11:01am
Dear Walnut Acres Families, It was wonderful to see so many of you on December 1st at the Town Hall Meeting with Superintendent Dr. Adam Clark. He definitely felt the Walnut Acres Spirit and appreci ... [More]
Shop & Earn with Five Little Monkeys Toys & Gifts Store Now - 12/10
Tue, Dec 1 12:12pm
Shop & Earn with Five Little Monkeys 12/1-12/10 December 1st - 10th Five Little Monkeys store in Walnut Creek will give 15% of all online purchase back to Walnut Acres when you use code: WALNUTACRES20 ... [More]
PFC President's Winter Message, 2020-21
Tue, Dec 1 9:07am
Dear Walnut Acres Families, It’s December 1st, and the holidays are fast upon us. I hope you can safely celebrate with friends and family, and give the ‘gift of giving’ in these difficult times. So ma ... [More]
Town Hall Meeting with Superintendent Clark
Mon, Nov 30 10:56am
Walnut Acres Town Hall Meeting with Superintendent Clark Tomorrow - December 1, 7:00 - 8:00pm via Zoom Dr. Adam Clark, Superintendent of MDUSD, will be presenting the plans for school reopening in Jan ... [More]
READ-A-THON: Turning in envelopes & donations
Mon, Nov 30 9:26am
Please drop off your student's Read-A-Thon envelope with cash/check donations enclosed to the school on Monday, December 7th or Tuesday, December 8th from 3 PM to 4 PM. We will be collecting them at ... [More]
Town Hall Meeting with Superintendent Clark
Sun, Nov 29 7:14pm
Good Evening Walnut Acres Families, Hope you have all had a restful, long weekend. I would like to invite you to our Town Hall Meeting with Superintendent Clark on this coming Tuesday, December 1, 7: ... [More]
Walnut Acres PFC eNews, November 24, 2020
Tue, Nov 24 9:49am
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - November 24, 2020 Mark Your Calendars! 11/18-12/2 - Read-a-Thon - "Camp Out with a Good Book" 11/23-11/27 - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL 11/30-12/4 - Toy Drive 12/ ... [More]
READ-A-THON 2020: Emoji Pictionary!
Mon, Nov 23 10:43am
The Read-A-Thon is off to a fantastic start, so let's keep the fun going with a game! Students will use their reading knowledge and critical thinking skills to guess the titles of popular kid's ... [More]
Walnut Acres Holiday Toy Drive
Fri, Nov 20 8:59am
With the holidays upon us, it's time for Walnut Acres to reach out to the larger community with our annual Toy Drive benefiting Shore Acres Elementary. We will be accepting donations of gently used to ... [More]
Happy Thanksgiving
Thu, Nov 19 3:59pm
I'm so grateful for all of our wonderful Walnut Acres families. For all you are. For all you do. Thank you! Enjoy your well deserved break from school. Stay calm and Jaguar on, Principal Luong
November's PFC Meeting Recap!
Thu, Nov 19 10:46am
In case you missed our PFC meeting, we have all of the information attached -and available on the PFC website! You can even watch the meeting via the link at the top of the minutes! Have a happy and r ... [More]
TODAY! Dine & Donate at ROCCO'S for Walnut Acres
Thu, Nov 19 9:38am
Don't forget TODAY Rocco's Ristorante will be donating 25% of proceeds from families mentioning WALNUT ACRES when they place their order all day Pick up lunch or enjoy a nice dinner Buon Appetito! R ... [More]
Dine & Donate at ROCCO'S TOMORROW for Walnut Acres
Wed, Nov 18 10:53am
Rocco's Ristorante will be donating 25% of proceeds from families mentioning WALNUT ACRES when they place their order all day TOMORROW - Thursday, November 19th. Pick up lunch or enjoy a nice dinner ... [More]
Read-A-Thon 2020 STARTS TODAY!
Wed, Nov 18 9:31am
Are you ready to campout with a good book? Read-A-Thon 2020 begins TODAY! Wed., November 18th - Wed., December 2nd. Please see attached flyer for information on how to participate. Check out our ... [More]
Check out the Read-A-Thon 2020 “Camp Out With A Good Book” Video
Tue, Nov 17 9:21pm
There’s only 2 days left until Read-A-Thon 2020 begins! To kick off the event, please come along on a little adventure through Walnut Acres Campground. We wish all the students a fun and successfu ... [More]
Tomorrow Night! Attend our November PFC Meeting @ 7 PM by Zoom
Mon, Nov 16 12:22pm
Hi Walnut Acres Families, Join us for the November Walnut Acres General PFC meeting tomorrow night at 7pm by Zoom! At the meeting: Receive updates from Principal Luong on what's happening at Walnut Ac ... [More]
Update from Principal Luong 11/16/20
Mon, Nov 16 11:15am
Walnut Acres Town Hall Meeting with Superintendent Clark Mark your calendars: The Walnut Acres community will have a town hall meeting with Dr. Clark on Tuesday, December 1, 7:00- 8:00pm. Join us via ... [More]
Final Days - Book Fair Open Until This Sunday at 8pm
Fri, Nov 13 2:04pm
Last days for the Walnut Acres Book Fair! Be sure to log in now. Remember, every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly (25% back in rewards!). Don't forget to look at your teacher's wi ... [More]
Coming Up! Our November PFC Meeting is next Tuesday, 11/17 @ 7 PM by Zoom
Fri, Nov 13 1:55pm
Hi Walnut Acres Families, Join us for the November Walnut Acres General PFC meeting next Tuesday night at 7pm by Zoom! At the meeting: Receive updates from Principal Luong on what's happening at Walnu ... [More]
Walnut Acres PFC eNews, November 10, 2020
Tue, Nov 10 10:06am
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - November 10, 2020 Mark Your Calendars! 11/2-11/15 Virtual Scholastic Book Fair 11/11 - Veteran's Day - NO SCHOOL 11/17 - PFC Meeting 7pm - Zoom 11/18-12/2 - Read-a-T ... [More]
Update from Principal Luong 11/09/20
Mon, Nov 9 2:08pm
Good afternoon Jaguar Families, Just a reminder that no Meal Distribution and no school this Wednesday, 11/11, in honor of Veteran's Day. Aeries and Google Outage On Wednesday, November 11th (Vetera ... [More]
Coming Soon - Walnut Acres Read-A-Thon 2020
Mon, Nov 9 10:02am
Walnut Acres Read-A-Thon 2020 Pitch a tent in your backyard, grab those flashlights, and get ready to “Camp Out With A Good Book”! This year’s Read-A-Thon is a camping adventure, and will be held Nov. ... [More]
Open Parent Meeting
Wed, Nov 4 9:04am
Dear MDUSD Parents and Guardians, This is Isabel Lara, the District Community Liaison, writing to tell you that Superintendent Dr. Adam Clark will be opening a line of communication to speak with you ... [More]
Update from Principal Luong, 11/02/20
Mon, Nov 2 10:55am
November 2- 15 Virtual Book Fair November 6 Trimester Ends November 11 Veterans Day No students and staff Nov. 18- Dec. 2 Read-A-Thon November 20 Report Cards Sent Home Sent home Via Parents’ e ... [More]
Our Walnut Acres Scholastic Book Fair Is Now Open!
Mon, Nov 2 9:19am
Dear Parents and Families, Walnut Acres Scholastic Book Fair is now open! Join your kids in exploring titles and plots and discovering inspiring characters. Empower them by letting them choose the boo ... [More]
Walnut Acres Book Fair Time Machine - The Movie!
Fri, Oct 30 12:36pm
Want to know how reading can be like a time machine and take you anywhere you want to go. Watch our Walnut Acres Book Fair Movie now! See below or click HERE Our book fair will go live on Monday. T ... [More]
Walnut Acres Online Book Fair Starts Monday!
Thu, Oct 29 1:37pm
Our Walnut Acres Book Fair is going online this year—with a Virtual Fair! Starting this Monday, November 2nd until November 15th, discover new books with your kids. Bonus: Each purchase supports our s ... [More]
October PFC Meeting Re-cap
Tue, Oct 27 1:52pm
Fret not if you missed the PFC General Meeting last week! We have all of the information attached -and available on the PFC website! The highlight was an incredibly helpful and informational presenta ... [More]
DINE & DONATE - TODAY @ JACK'S URBAN EATS 4pm-8pm
Tue, Oct 27 12:23pm
REMINDER...Today 4pm-8pm - Dine and Donate at Jack's Urban Eats. Come out and help support a local business that is also supporting Walnut Acres! Bring the attached flyer or show it on your smartphon ... [More]
Walnut Acres PFC eNews, October 27, 2020
Tue, Oct 27 9:44am
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - October 27, 2020 Mark Your Calendars! 10/19 -10/30 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 10/27 - TODAY-Dine & Donate - Jack's Urban Eats 10/30 - Halloween Costume Parade, 2pm ... [More]
Update from Principal Luong 10/26/20
Mon, Oct 26 7:55am
Update from Principal Luong 10.26.20 Important Dates October 19- 30 Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences Teachers will reach out to you before these two weeks to schedule a time October 30 2:00p ... [More]
Registration Open - 2021 International Math Kangaroo Competition
Wed, Oct 21 9:58am
2021 International Math Kangaroo Competition registration is now open online. Click HERE to sign up. Due to COVID-19, the Math Kangaroo competition will again be held online in 2021. When registering ... [More]
Curtains Up Youth Theatre Announces TWO Holiday Production!
Mon, Oct 19 10:24am
We are happy to announce TWO Holiday Productions for your children to participate in! Grades 4-8: Elf The Zoomsical! Register here by October 23, 2020! Rehearsals begin October 26th! AND... Gr ... [More]
No Power Outage Forecasted for Walnut Acres
Tue, Oct 13 5:53pm
Good Afternoon Walnut Acres Families, Although other parts of the Bay Area may face power outage (by PG & E) for Wednesday through Friday, our school currently has no power outage forecasted for the n ... [More]
Walnut Acres PFC eNews, October 13, 2020
Tue, Oct 13 10:01am
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - October 13, 2020 Mark Your Calendars! 10/20 - PFC Meeting - Zoom, 7pm 10/19 -10/30 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 10/27 - Dine & Donate - Jack's Urban Eats 10/30 - Hal ... [More]
Update on Parent Buy-In-Parties
Mon, Oct 12 10:26am
Hello Walnut Acres Parents, I hope this email finds you all safe and healthy. I am following up on our 'Late Fall' Parent Buy in Parties. These parties consist of Dad's Night Out and the Murder M ... [More]
Update from Principal Luong, 10/12/20
Mon, Oct 12 10:19am
Update from Principal Luong, 10.12.20 Important Dates October 19- 30 Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences Teachers will reach out to you before these two weeks to schedule a time October 30 2:00 ... [More]
Community Food Drive - this Saturday, Oct. 10th
Wed, Oct 7 10:52am
Normally Walnut Acres takes part in the City of Walnut Creek's Community Service Day. With the current pandemic, the city is doing a Community Food Drive this Saturday. What a great time to do a Hom ... [More]
Beginning of the Year Distant Learning Parent Survey - Deadline Extended
Wed, Sep 30 10:52am
If you didn't get a chance to complete the Beginning of the Year Distant Learning Parent Survey that Principal Luong sent out - the deadline has been extended! Please provide your feedback now. The ... [More]
Reminder to Pick-Up Your Spirit Wear Today & Tomorrow
Wed, Sep 30 9:27am
2020 Spirit Wear Pick-Up Today & Tomorrow If you ordered spirit wear through Konstella at the start of the school year, please remember to pick it up today or tomorrow. Spirit wear distribution will t ... [More]
Walnut Acres PFC eNews, September 29, 2020
Tue, Sep 29 8:07am
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - September 29, 2020 Mark Your Calendars! 10/20 - PFC Meeting - Zoom, 7pm 10/21-10/30 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 10/27 - Dine & Donate - Jack's Urban Eats - ALL DAY! ... [More]
Spirit Wear is HERE - See Message for Pick-Up Times
Fri, Sep 25 2:08pm
2020 Spirit Wear is Here! Spirit Wear orders placed through Konstella at the start of the school year will be available for pick-up this coming Wednesday September 30th and Thursday October 1st. As wi ... [More]
PFC President's Fall Message, 2020-21
Thu, Sep 24 1:28pm
Hi Walnut Acres Families, Keep Calm, and, well, Jaguar On. And that’s just what we have been doing for the first six weeks of school! I want to say a BIG THANK YOU to our hardworking teachers, support ... [More]
Ignore the Picture Order Email
Wed, Sep 23 10:56am
Dear Parents/Guardians, You may have received a message from Lifetouch to place an order for pictures. Please do not respond. As you may know, I am in the process of getting our Picture Day approved ... [More]
Today's the Day - Round Table Pizza's Dine & Donate!
Wed, Sep 23 9:09am
Get your orders in today! Round Table Clubhouse (on Treat and Oak Grove) will be donating 20% of your purchase to the Walnut Acres PFC! Make sure to show the attached flyer or mention Walnut Acres. ... [More]
Beginning of the Year Distance Learning Parent Survey
Mon, Sep 21 3:57pm
Happy Autumn Walnut Acres Families, It is our hope to continue our journey in partnership and support. Please take a minute to give us honest and constructive feedback by completing this short survey. ... [More]
PFC General Meeting Video and Minutes
Mon, Sep 21 11:07am
Another successful PFC General meeting is in the books! If you were unable to attend, you can find the minutes attached (video linked in the minutes). We had lots of information and news to share! ... [More]
Walnut Acres PFC eNews, September 15, 2020
Tue, Sep 15 9:56am
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - September 15, 2020 Mark Your Calendars! 9/15 PFC Meeting - Zoom, 7pm 9/23 - Dine & Donate - Round Table Pizza (2960 Treat Blvd.) 10/20 - PFC Meeting - Zoom, 7pm 10 ... [More]
Last Call For Auctioned Wine
Wed, Sep 9 5:17pm
Did you purchase wine during the last school year's WA online auction? Better question - Did you forget to pick it up?? EEK! THIS IS YOUR LAST CALL! Please reach out to Hillary Bennett at hillaryb ... [More]
Double Your Donation (Help us secure free money for Walnut Acres!)
Wed, Sep 9 1:44pm
Parents, you can quickly and easily double the impact of your donation to the Walnut Acres PFC by applying for a matching grant from your corporate employer. Last year Walnut Acres received over $26 ... [More]
Walnut Acres PFC eNews, September 1, 2020
Tue, Sep 1 10:27am
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - September 1, 2020 Mark Your Calendars! 9/7 LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL 9/15 PFC Meeting - Zoom, 7pm For the entire calendar, please see: PFC Key Dates 2020-2021 * * ... [More]
SPIRIT WEAR SALES EXTENDED! FRIDAY IS YOUR LAST DAY!
Mon, Aug 31 9:23am
SPIRIT WEAR SALES HAVE BEEN EXTENDED! LAST DAY TO PURCHASE YOUR SPIRIT WEAR IS THIS FRIDAY!! Your student can show their Jaguar Pride on their Zoom calls every Spirit Day Friday, with our new 2020-202 ... [More]
Please Support the Jaguar Fund!
Tue, Aug 25 4:59pm
We need your support to help us keep the wonderful programs we have in place at Walnut Acres! The Jaguar Fund is the Parent Faculty Club’s primary source of funds to bridge the gap between public fund ... [More]
2019-2020 Yearbooks for Sale!
Mon, Aug 24 11:55am
There are a very limited number of surplus 2019-2020 yearbooks from the publisher. If you missed out on purchasing one last year please email Carrie Million at carriemillion@gmail.com. These are ava ... [More]
Yearbook Photos & Orders for 20-21
Sat, Aug 22 5:54am
Welcome Back Walnut Acres families and staff to this most unusual school year! We are planning another amazing yearbook and need everyone's help to share their pictures. Please upload your photos fro ... [More]
Purchase Your Spirit Wear Now!
Fri, Aug 21 9:33am
Your student can show their Jaguar Pride on their Zoom calls every Spirit Day Friday, with our new 2020-2021 Spiritwear! And parents, you can show your Jaguar Pride around town. Click HERE to see all ... [More]
Missed It? Here's our August 2020 PFC Meeting Summary, Minutes & Video
Wed, Aug 19 11:14am
Thanks to the parents and staff that were able to attend the first PFC meeting of the 2020/2021 school year! Fear not, if you missed it, you will find the minutes attached at the end of this note, and ... [More]
Parent Buy-in-Party Update
Mon, Aug 17 12:33pm
Hello Walnut Acres Parents; Happy First Day of School! I hope this email finds you all safe and healthy. I am following up on our Fall Parent Buy in Parties. These parties consist of Wine Walk a ... [More]
eMail Reset Request
Thu, Aug 13 3:00pm
If you are having problems signing in to your student's mdusd.net account, please go to this link so that I can reset it. I will email you as soon as it has been done. https://forms.gle/5mHvyPeUMj4c ... [More]
Purchase Your 2020-21 Yearbook
Tue, Aug 11 9:44am
Purchase Your 2020-21 Yearbook This year's theme is: "Upside Down, Turned Around and Virtual Bound 2020-2021" Due to our current distance learning situation our yearbook will be more compact but stil ... [More]
Join Your Classroom in Konstella!
Mon, Aug 10 1:18pm
Once you have your teacher assignment, join your classroom in Konstella! Connect to other students, parents and your teacher right away for a great first day of school. Using Konstella on a computer: ... [More]
Your Virtual Jaguar Day Checklist Is Here!
Mon, Aug 10 12:51pm
Hello Walnut Acres Families, IT IS HERE - JAGUAR DAY 2020 IN VIRTUAL FORMAT! Even though it looks different this year, we still have the same enthusiasm that we always do for Jag Day! We hope you had ... [More]
Sign up Now: Curtains Up Youth Theatre and Spanish & Mandarin Online Classes
Sun, Aug 9 10:57am
We are happy to share a couple ONLINE enrichment offerings with you and more to come in the future! 1. Curtains Up Youth Theater is excited to announce their fall productions beginning August 17-reg ... [More]
Zoom Meeting Recording from PFC Special Meeting Last Night
Fri, Aug 7 9:20am
Hi Walnut Acres Families, We had over 100 families on our Special PFC Zoom Meeting last night. Attached is a copy of Principal Luong's talk on distance learning and what to expect as Walnut Acres Ele ... [More]
Special PFC Meeting, Thursday, Aug 6 @ 7PM, by Zoom
Wed, Aug 5 7:33pm
Hi Walnut Acres Families, We hope you can join us tomorrow, Thursday, August 6th at 7pm by Zoom for a special Parent Faculty Club Meeting. At the meeting: The PFC Executive Team will share next step ... [More]
Special PFC Meeting, Thursday, Aug 6 @ 7PM, by Zoom
Mon, Aug 3 3:26pm
Hi Walnut Acres Families, We hope you can join us this Thursday, August 6th at 7pm by Zoom for a special Parent Faculty Club Meeting. At the meeting: Meet our Executive Team, and hear initial commit ... [More]
School Office Opens Tomorrow - See Message for More Details
Sun, Aug 2 2:22pm
Due to the pandemic, the school office staff are limiting the number of people on campus. The school office will be open for new families to obtain their Homelink code from 7:45-3:00. If you have oth ... [More]
Walnut Acres Reopening Next Steps
Fri, Jul 31 4:27pm
Greetings Walnut Acres Families, As parents, we are all eager for information regarding the upcoming school year. As you know, Walnut Acres Elementary will re-open with distance learning on Monday, A ... [More]