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Walnut Creek Learning Community, 

I hope this message finds you well! I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support as we wrap up our successful second week of school. 

This week, we have focused on goal setting and organization. I encourage you to speak with your students about the goals they have set for themselves this school year. Discussing these goals can help them as they develop action plans on how to achieve their goals.

Your involvement is invaluable, and together we can support our students in reaching their aspirations!

Thank you for your continued support!
 

NEW INFO In this week’s edition:

  • Week Ahead Event Schedule
  • Walnut Creek Robotics Information
  • Post Graduation Opportunities Informational Packet
  • Yearbook Order Opportunity - Price Increase Soon!

Week Ahead Event Schedule - NEW INFO

Tuesday, September 10th:

  • Yearbook Club - 3 - 5 PM, Room 226

Wednesday, September 11th

  • Cross Country Meet @ Geisler - 4 PM
  • Volleyball Home vs. Oak Valley - 4 PM

Thursday, September 12: 

  • Robotics Team Meeting 3 - 4 PM, Room 125 (see below for details)

Upcoming Important Dates - NEW INFO

9/11/24 - PTSA Meeting @ 7 PM in the Creek Media Center

9/12/24 - Robotics Team Meeting, 3 - 4 PM

9/16/24 - Curriculum Night (see below for details)

10/4/24 - PTSA sponsored Movie Night (More info to come)

Walnut Creek Robotics Team Information - NEW INFO

We are very excited to announce that we will once again be offering robotics at Walnut Creek! Our robotics team will host a meet and greet on Thursday, September 12th from 3:00 - 4:00 PM for all interested students and parents. 

The only requirement for participation is enthusiasm for creative teamwork and an interest in robotics. We will attempt to field two teams this year, the RoboHawks and the CyberHawks. 

Student commitment is regular weekly meetings on Thursdays, usually until 5 PM, and some Saturday work days later in the season. 

Robotics programs rely heavily on adult help throughout the season. Robotics requires support with volunteer coaching positions, transportation, organizing for competitions, snacks and more. Walnut Creek has had a very successful robotics programs over the past several years, winning many awards at the state level - all of which is not possible without the support of our parent community. If you are available, please plan on attending our informational meeting and helping to fill the many volunteer roles that are needed to make our program successful!  

Post Graduation Opportunities Information - NEW INFO

Each year, the Michigan Department of Education requires that middle and high schools share information about post graduation opportunities. Please see the link below:

https://pathfinder.mitalent.org/resources

Yearbook Order Information - Price Increase Soon - NEW INFO

If you have not already done so, I encourage you to order your 2024-2025 yearbook as soon as possible. The yearbooks gradually become more expensive as the school year progresses, with the first price increase occurring in 2 weeks. To order a yearbook, please follow the link below: 

Yearbook Order Link

Chromebooks Needed! It’s not too late! - Previously Communicated

In order to fully engage in our school curriculum and assignments, students are required to have a device with them in school each day. Our district has a 1 to 1 chromebook program which I STRONGLY RECOMMEND PARTICIPATING IN. The vast majority of our students and families have already signed up for the program, but we do still have some families that do not yet have a device for their child to use. As school work intensifies next week, our students without a device are going to start to fall behind. It is imperative that you sign up for the program if you do not already have a device for your child. Today, our teachers conducted a chromebook inventory in all of their classes, and sent home chromebook paperwork with any student that does not yet have a device. The paperwork can also be found below. If you are in need of financial assistance, please contact me directly at SethTaboh@wlcsd.org for confidential assistance.

Linked below are the Chromebook Program Resources: 

Curriculum Night Information - Previously Communicated

Our annual curriculum night is scheduled for September 16th from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. This is your opportunity to visit Walnut Creek and to follow your child’s daily schedule. You will attend a 10 minute session with each of your child’s teachers in their classroom to learn important information about your child’s classroom expectations. 

Morning Announcement Script - Previously Communicated

Each morning, we start our school day with morning announcements. After we recite the pledge of allegiance, announce birthdays, and make other reminder announcements, Mr. Taboh reads a morning message to students. To see Mr. Taboh’s morning message, you can always check the document linked below which is updated weekly:

Morning Announcements Script

Material Drop off During the School Day – No food deliveries during the day! - Previously Communicated

 Occasionally, you may need to drop forgotten homework or materials off for your child at school. If you need to drop off materials, please come to the main entrance. You will be buzzed into our vestibule, where you will label and leave the materials to be delivered to your child.

 We have a school filled with nearly 700 students. We cannot accept food deliveries for students during the school day. If a food delivery service comes to our school, they will be turned away.

 If your child forgets their lunch at home, parents can drop lunch boxes/bags off following the above procedure. Please avoid dropping off fast food meals to your child at school. If you are not packing a home lunch for a child, please plan on having your child eat a school provided lunch from our cafeteria. All lunches are free for all students this year, so your child will never be without food during lunch. Please do not drop off starbucks, shakes, etc. during the day. These items will not be delivered to students in class.

 

Be well, 

Seth Taboh

Principal

Walnut Creek Middle School

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