Principal's Message January 2019
Tue, Jan 15 1:04pm
Dear Walnut Acres Parents, I was happy to welcome all your children and our wonderful staff back to school last week. Thank you to all parents who remembered me over the holiday! I lost my list of gif ... [More]
Tonight! Walnut Acres Elementary Winter Concert- 4th and 5th grade Instrumental Music Program
Tue, Jan 15 12:32pm
Walnut Acres Elementary Winter Concert TONIGHT! Tuesday, January 15th at 6:30PM Where: Walnut Acres Elementary MUR Come see our 4th and 5th grade musicians perform! Questions? Email Mr. Kellersberg ... [More]
One more week: Drive-thru and drop off your aluminum cans and plastic bottles!
Fri, Jan 11 1:45pm
Got Aluminum Cans and Plastic Bottles? Jan 14-18, at morning drop-off, we are collecting CRV-labeled aluminum cans and plastic bottles. No need to get out of your car - just hand us the bag (or open ... [More]
Register Now! Winter 2019 Walnut Acres After School Enrichment
Thu, Jan 10 6:53pm
Announcing Walnut Acres After School Enrichment Winter, 2019 Registration is now open! Please visit the PFC website to view the individual flyers and registration information. Look for flyers comi ... [More]
This week: Parent focus group, Drive Thru, and Bring your recycling!
Sun, Jan 6 9:26pm
Welcome back! School starts this Tuesday, January 8! FOCUS GROUP! Your opinion counts! We are conducting a focus group on Wednesday, January 16, at 8:00 a.m. to discuss items related to our recent ... [More]
Reminder! School Starts Back Tuesday, January 8
Fri, Jan 4 10:43am
In case you missed it on the school calendar, Winter Break runs through Monday, January 7. The kids will return to school on TUESDAY, January 8.
STEM and Science Fair Registration due on January 11, 2019!
Thu, Dec 20 9:53am
Get ready for the 2019 STEM and Science Fair on February 7! Walnut Acres students in K-5 are encouraged to think like young scientists and submit a project in any science-related or engineering fie ... [More]
Principal's Message December 2018
Wed, Dec 19 7:05am
Hello Walnut Acres Parents, As always, life is busy at school with holiday energy abounding. Teachers are enjoying the opportunity to create a holiday experience with their classroom families before r ... [More]
Winter Break Dates - Dec 22 thru Jan 7
Mon, Dec 17 11:04am
In case you missed it on the school calendar, Winter Break is from Saturday, December 22 through Monday, January 7. The kids will return to school on TUESDAY, January 8.
Collection for office staff holiday gift
Sun, Dec 16 7:57pm
Greetings! I am collecting for a holiday gift for our lovely office staff: Amanda Smith, Denise Calbeck, and Dr. Dowd. These lovely ladies help students and parents every day so let’s show them some l ... [More]
Today is the Last Day for Toy and Clothing Drive Donations & Lost and Found Pickup!
Fri, Dec 7 9:36am
This is the last day to... Donate to the Toy and Clothing Drive to Benefit Shore Acres Elementary! Drop off donations of gently used toys and clothing in front of the office. All sizes and types of c ... [More]
the GREAT walnut acres READ - Last Day to Return Readathon Envelopes is TODAY!
Fri, Dec 7 12:48am
the GREAT Walnut Acres READ - Final Day to Return Readathon Envelopes is TODAY! In order for your student(s) to get credit for their reading efforts, they MUST turn in their Readathon envelopes TODAY, ... [More]
TOMORROW 12/5- Round Table Pizza gives back 15% of sales to Walnut Acres!
Tue, Dec 4 3:32pm
*** First 10 families that place an order as part of this fundraiser will receive a a voucher for a FREE PERSONAL PIZZA for your next visit, thank you for your support! *** Our first "Walnut Acres We ... [More]
Walnut Acres Elementary Lost and Found - Pick Up This Thursday!
Tue, Dec 4 3:27pm
All of the Walnut Acres Elementary Lost and Found items will be out on the picnic tables this Thursday from 11am-3pm. If you think your student is missing something, please stop by and pick it up! A ... [More]
Walnut Acres PFC Enews, December 4, 2018
Tue, Dec 4 9:41am
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - December 4, 2018 Mark Your Calendars! 12/3-7 Toy and Clothing Drive 12/3-7 Recycling CRV Drop-Off 12/3-7 Hour of Code 12/4 PFC Holiday Party, 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. 1 ... [More]
Registration for Math Kangaroo Competition - deadline December 15
Tue, Dec 4 8:37am
Did you know that Walnut Acres students are invited (and encouraged!) to participate in the Annual International Math Kangaroo Competition? This spring (for the second year in a row), under the leader ... [More]
Annual Toy and Clothing Drive This Week, December 3-7
Mon, Dec 3 1:18pm
This Week! Toy and Clothing Drive to Benefit Shore Acres Elementary! Every holiday season Walnut Acres reaches out to the larger community with our Annual Toy and Clothing Drive benefiting Shore Acres ... [More]
the GREAT walnut acres READ - Return completed envelopes tomorrow!
Sun, Dec 2 5:58pm
the GREAT Walnut Acres READ - Envelopes due TOMORROW! The GREAT Walnut Acres READ(athon) is coming to a close and we need your envelopes! Please return them to your classrooms tomorrow, Monday, Decemb ... [More]
LAST CALL! GoodEggs- 24 hours left to help us earn $500 for the PFC, and WA Wednesday at Round Table 12/5/18
Thu, Nov 29 6:37pm
Hope everyone had a great holiday break! Quick note to remind everyone of some great "Shop and Earn" opportunities coming up soon, and a last minute plea- We have just over 24 hours left to earn a ... [More]
the GREAT walnut acres READ - Pajama Party and "Pennies for Paradise" TOMORROW!
Thu, Nov 29 3:43pm
the GREAT Walnut Acres READ - FINAL DAYS! The GREAT Walnut Acres READ(athon) is coming to a close and we are wrapping it up with a Pajama Party! Tomorrow, students may wear their pajamas and bring the ... [More]
Update from the Kid Buy-in Party Team
Thu, Nov 29 10:16am
Happy Holidays! Keep the festivities and fun going all year long with a buy-in party for our children! We are still looking for hosts and co-hosts for all grade levels. Come and talk to us if you’d l ... [More]
Recycling and Environmental Sustainability at Walnut Acres
Thu, Nov 29 9:21am
Did you know that Walnut Acres has a robust Recycling and Environmental Sustainability Program? Over the past several years, with the leadership of a handful of committed Walnut Acres parents, our s ... [More]
PFC President's Message - November 27, 2018
Tue, Nov 27 1:45pm
Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings! Here we are, coming back from our Thanksgiving Break and running headlong into the Holiday Season and I am reflecting on how incredibly grateful I am to be part o ... [More]
the GREAT walnut acres READ - Pajama Party and "Pennies for Paradise" on Friday!
Mon, Nov 26 9:54am
the GREAT Walnut Acres READ - FINAL WEEK! Welcome back to school, and welcome to the final week of the GREAT Walnut Acres READ(athon)! With the smoke, and then the rain, we bet that your students fou ... [More]
the GREAT walnut acres READ - Thanksgiving Update!
Tue, Nov 20 3:52pm
Happy Thanksgiving Parents! the GREAT Walnut Acres READ is in full swing and we just wanted to remind you and your students to be sure to log their reading during the Thanksgiving Holiday! This is a g ... [More]
the GREAT walnut acres READ - Pajama Party and "Pennies for Paradise" on Friday!
Thu, Nov 15 12:44pm
the GREAT Walnut Acres READ Pajama Party is tomorrow! Please remind your students that they may wear PAJAMAS to school tomorrow! Their teachers may have given them additional options - such as bringin ... [More]
Up to 20% off at Sports Basement, $500 bonus from GoodEggs.com, Dine and Donate, and more new Shop & Earn Opportunities
Thu, Nov 15 8:42am
Did you know there are several easy ways to help raise funds for the PFC while going about your daily shopping? Below are some upcoming specials, and check out the updated Shop & Earn page on the PF ... [More]
Teacher Appreciation Tree
Tue, Nov 13 6:09pm
Want to share a note of thanks to your teacher? We got you covered. We have made a giving tree of thanks for our beloved teachers. Students can write a notes of thanks to their teachers. We will have ... [More]
the GREAT walnut acres READ - Start Reading Today!
Tue, Nov 13 3:02pm
the GREAT Walnut Acres READ starts today! The signs are posted, reading logs are coming home, and 99pledges.com is live! Our Read-a-Thon team kicked off our annual reading fundraiser with the student ... [More]
How to Help Survivors of the Camp Fire in Butte County
Tue, Nov 13 10:11am
We are all thinking about the 52,000 people forced to evacuate their homes because of the deadly Camp Fire in Butte County. Here are a few ways you can help: Butte County Schools Fire Relief Fund Th ... [More]
What's Happening Next Week at Walnut Acres Elementary
Fri, Nov 9 12:01pm
Happy Friday! There’s a lot on our calendar next week. Check it out: Monday, November 12th: Veteran’s Day Holiday: No School. Tuesday, November 13th: -The Great Walnut Acres Read-a-thon Starts! Watch ... [More]
BOOK FAIR: Open 2 - 7 pm Thursday!
Thu, Nov 8 9:05am
Thursday Hours: 2:00 - 7:00 pm Due to popular demand, we are extending the hours today to accommodate the WACC pick up times at 4:30 and 6:00 pm! We have restocked some of the more popular books so co ... [More]
Walnut Acres PFC Enews, November 6, 2018
Tue, Nov 6 2:04pm
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - November 6, 2018 Mark Your Calendars! 11/5-9 Scholastic Book Fair 11/9 Aladdin Registration Deadline 11/13 Science Fair Workshop, 6 p.m., Science Lab 11/13 PFC Meet ... [More]
Vote Tuesday November 6!
Mon, Nov 5 9:32am
Tuesday, November 6th is Election Day. Remember to vote! ** Your polling place might have moved to Walnut Acres Elementary! Please check your ballot. ** Vote Yes on Measure J - it's the last item o ... [More]
Next week: Drive-thru and drop off your aluminum cans and plastic bottles!
Fri, Nov 2 9:42am
Got Aluminum Cans and Plastic Bottles? Nov 5-9th, at morning drop-off, we are collecting CRV-labeled aluminum cans and plastic bottles. No need to get out of your car - just hand us the bag (or open ... [More]
Tomorrow! Halloween Sing Out and Costume Parade at Walnut Acres
Tue, Oct 30 10:20am
Halloween Sing Out and Costume Parade On Wednesday October 31, Walnut Acres will have our monthly Sing-Out to celebrate the life skill of Responsibility. The Sing-Out begins as usual at 8:00 a.m. with ... [More]
Last Chance! Buy your 2019 Walnut Acres Yearbook(s) for $25 before 10/31
Mon, Oct 29 11:39am
Buy your 2019 Walnut Acres Yearbook(s) NOW for $25 each! Prices will go up to $35 after October 31st. Go to: www.yearbookordercenter.com Enter school code: 10053 and purchase with a credit or debit card.
Walnut Acres PFC Enews, October 23, 2018
Wed, Oct 24 11:30am
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - October 23, 2018 Mark Your Calendars! 10/22-26 5th Grade Walker Creek Trip 10/24 Math Kangaroo Contest Info Session, 7:00 p.m. Library 10/31 Sing-Out and Halloween ... [More]
Walnut Acres PFC Endorses Measure J, Local School Improvement Bond for MDUSD
Thu, Oct 18 10:38am
Walnut Acres PFC Endorses Measure J, Local School Improvement Bond for MDUSD At Tuesday's general meeting, the Walnut Acres PFC voted to endorse Measure J, a local bond measure that would provide fund ... [More]
Principal's Message October 2018
Tue, Oct 16 2:22pm
Happy Halloween month, Walnut Acres parents! As I wrote this month’s update, our children were repainting our US map and checkerboard, cleaning library books, sweeping, raking, pulling weeds, and pick ... [More]
CUYT Presents: The Jungle Book - October 19 & 20
Tue, Oct 16 2:04pm
Get Your Tickets Before They Sell Out
Fri, Oct 12 10:34pm
Hurry! Only a Few Auction Tickets Left! The hottest tickets in town are going fast! In less than two weeks we have nearly sold out of tickets to the Walnut Acres Live Auction on Friday, March 8th. Onl ... [More]
Help Us Get GREAT Auction Donations!
Wed, Oct 10 3:49pm
Hey Parents! We need your help to make this Auction a success! Donations are the most critical component of a successful auction. We use these gifts to raise the funds needed to support vital program ... [More]
Walnut Acres PFC Enews, October 9, 2018
Tue, Oct 9 3:19pm
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - October 9, 2018 Mark Your Calendars! 10/10 Walk and Bike to School Day 10/13 Community Service Day 10/16 PFC Meeting, Staff Lounge, 8:15 a.m. 10/17 iClickSmiles Sch ... [More]
What's Happening at our Next PFC Meeting: Tuesday, October 16, 8:15am in the Staff Lounge
Tue, Oct 9 2:16pm
Here's what is happening at our PFC meeting next week: - State of our School by Dr. Dowd. - Current financial status including Jaguar Fund update. - Upcoming school/PFC activities including Com ... [More]
Walk and Roll to School on Wednesday, October 10! Decorate your bike or scooter!
Sat, Oct 6 2:07pm
Please join us for Walk and Bike to School Day on Wednesday, October 10 by leaving the car at home and walking or rolling to school! It is a fun way to celebrate safe, non-polluting ways to get to sc ... [More]
Good Eggs Organic Grocery Delivery Fundraising Offer for Walnut Acres Elementary
Wed, Oct 3 2:06pm
This fall, 5% of every grocery order you place on Good Eggs will go back to Walnut Acres Elementary! The first 5 new families to join the fundraiser from our school this week will receive a free flowe ... [More]
Auction Tickets On Sale Today!
Mon, Oct 1 10:27am
Auction Ticket Forms Come Home Today! Check backpacks for a gold-colored form – the “Midnight in Paris” details you’ve been waiting for are here! Tickets for our Parisian-themed party and fundraiser g ... [More]
This week: Drive-thru and drop off your aluminum cans and plastic bottles!
Sun, Sep 30 4:59pm
Got Aluminum Cans and Plastic Bottles? THIS WEEK, at morning drop-off, we are collecting CRV-labeled aluminum cans and plastic bottles. No need to get out of your car - just hand us the bag (or open ... [More]
Measure J Information
Wed, Sep 26 1:40pm
Measure J: Information on Local School Improvement Bond for Mt. Diablo Unified School District This November 6, registered voters have the opportunity to vote on a school bond (Measure J) that will ... [More]
Walnut Acres PFC Enews, September 25, 2018
Tue, Sep 25 2:16pm
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - September 25, 2018 Mark Your Calendars! 9/25-9/26 iClickSmiles School Picture Days 10/1 Auction Tickets Go On Sale 10/10 Walk and Bike to School Day 10/13 Community ... [More]
Last Chance! Fall After School Enrichment Classes Begin this Week!
Mon, Sep 24 3:54pm
Hello Walnut Acres families! Enrichment classes are starting this week and there is still time to get your kids involved in some fun, engaging after-school activities! Please see below for classes tha ... [More]
School Photo Day Information for Next Week - September 25 and 26
Fri, Sep 21 11:40am
School Photo Days - Tuesday and Wednesday, September 25 and 26 Hello Walnut Acres Elementary Families, We are excited to announce that iClickSmiles Photography will be taking school photos at Walnut A ... [More]
Principal's Message September 2018
Tue, Sep 18 1:50pm
Happy September, Walnut Acres Parents! During our first month of school, our dedicated teachers have concentrated on building a strong learning family in preparation for the academic challenges ahead. ... [More]
Join us TONIGHT for PFC Meeting, 7pm in the School Library
Tue, Sep 18 8:34am
We're just over a month into school, and your PFC volunteers have been quite busy. There are lots of activities planned for the coming weeks. Join us tonight for our monthly meeting in the library at ... [More]
Spirit Wear is arriving this week!
Mon, Sep 17 2:06pm
Hello Parents, As promised, the new Walnut Acres Spirit Wear is arriving this week! The items that you ordered will be delivered to your child's classroom today or tomorrow for teachers to distribute ... [More]
3rd Grade Arcade Night - this Friday!
Wed, Sep 12 2:22pm
Third grade invites you to a FUNdraiser! Arcade Night Friday, September 14th 5:30 - 7:00pm MUR Third grade has been working hard to create amazing arcade games out of cardboard. Come see their cre ... [More]
Walnut Acres PFC Enews, September 11, 2018
Tue, Sep 11 2:06pm
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - September 11, 2018 Mark Your Calendars! 9/12 Sing-out, 8:00-9:00 a.m. 9/18 PFC Meeting, Library, 7:00 p.m. 9/25-9/26 iClickSmiles School Picture Days 10/10 Walk/Bik ... [More]
Drive Thru Safety Reminders
Thu, Sep 6 2:06pm
Please review the following guidelines to help keep the Drive-Thru area safe! Thanks to Sarah Waters and Cathy Canillas for organizing morning greeters and further clarifying these guidelines. We are ... [More]
Walnut Acres PFC Enews, August 28, 2018
Tue, Aug 28 2:02pm
What's Happening at Walnut Acres - August 28, 2018 Mark Your Calendars! 8/28 Back to School Night, 3rd Grade, 5:45-7pm 8/29 Back to School Night, 1st Grade, 5:45-7pm 8/30 Back to School Night, 2nd Gr ... [More]
Join us at the annual Walnut Acres Ice Cream Social!
Thu, Aug 23 12:35pm
Come to the annual Walnut Acres Ice Cream Social! Friday, Aug 24 from 6 - 8 pm Walnut Acres Courtyard Join your friends, old and new, for this annual Back to School tradition! This is a fun opportunit ... [More]
Principal's Message August 2018
Tue, Aug 21 1:51pm
Welcome Back Walnut Acres Parents! It’s the earnest voices and the exuberance of the children that call educators from lazy summer days to the flurry of school opening preparations. Early last week, a ... [More]
Did you miss Jaguar Day?
Fri, Aug 17 1:45pm
Hello Walnut Acres Families, Still have a few steps to complete? See Below! New to Walnut Acres? Please Register on Konstella! Konstella is our school’s communication tool for announcements and sign- ... [More]
TK/K Parents: 1st Day of School, All Students Start at 7:55am
Wed, Aug 15 2:13pm
The first day of school, tomorrow, August 16th, all TK and Kindergarten students should report to their assigned class rooms at 7:55 a.m. and need to be picked up at 11:17 p.m. On Friday, August 17th ... [More]
Join Your Classroom in Konstella!
Wed, Aug 15 10:52am
Now that 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 com ... [More]
Reminder: Walnut Acres Jaguar Day and Back to School Checklist
Sun, Aug 12 9:14pm
COMPLETE THIS BACK TO SCHOOL CHECKLIST AND SKIP THE LINES ON JAGUAR DAY! Hello Walnut Acres Families, We hope you had a wonderful summer! To help you prepare for the 2018-19 school year at Walnut Acr ... [More]
Walnut Acres Jaguar Day and Back to School Checklist
Sun, Aug 12 5:28pm
COMPLETE THIS BACK TO SCHOOL CHECKLIST AND SKIP THE LINES ON JAGUAR DAY! Hello Walnut Acres Families, We hope you had a wonderful summer! To help you prepare for the 2018-19 school year at Walnut Acr ... [More]