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Walnut Creek Learning Community, 

As we wrap up another productive week at The Creek, I want to wish all of our students and families a restful Mid-Winter Break next week. Whether you are traveling or enjoying a staycation, I hope you find time to disconnect and enjoy quality time together. 

This week, our morning announcements centered around a powerful poem titled “Pretty Good.” It tells the story of a student who settled for "pretty good" work and "pretty good" grades, only to realize later in life that "pretty good" wasn't enough to reach his true potential.

We challenged our students to have a silent conversation with themselves about where they might be settling for "fine" or “pretty good” instead of striving for "great”.

Our students have limitless potential, but reaching it requires setting high expectations and not settling for “pretty good”. Here are a few ways you can continue this conversation over the break:

  • Ask about the "Silent Conversation": Ask your child what they thought about the Pretty Good poem. Did they identify any areas in school or extracurriculars where they feel they are just "getting by"?
  • Redefine "Fine": When your student describes their effort or a finished project as "fine" or "good enough," encourage them to look for one small way to make it "great."
  • Focus on the Process: Celebrate the Determination it takes to tackle a difficult task rather than just the final grade. Remind them that growth happens in the space between "pretty good" and "great."

Go Hawks!

NEW INFO In this week’s edition:

  • Week Ahead Event Schedule
  • Grade Level Math Skipping Information

Week Ahead Event Schedule - NEW INFO

Monday February 16th - Friday February 20th:

  • No School, Mid-Winter Break

Tuesday, February 24th

  • Girls Basketball Away Vs. Farmington STEAM Academy
  • Wrestling HOME Vs. Farmington STEAM Academy

Wednesday, February 25th

  • Girls Basketball HOME Vs. Smart
  • Wrestling Away Vs. Smart

Grade Level Math Skipping Information - NEW INFO

Each year, WLCSD provides a process for students to complete an assessment to skip a grade level in Mathematics if they have mastered all standards in their grade level math course. For information on this year’s grade level skipping process, please review the document linked below: 

Grade Level Math Skipping Parent Letter

Middle School Unified Basketball Camp - Previously Communicated

Interested in unified basketball? Sign up for our Middle School Unified Basketball Camp!

Three Saturday sessions (1:00 - 2:30 p.m.) where student athletes will have the opportunity to participate in basketball skills, a snack break, and game play. Participants should wear comfortable clothing (t-shirt, shorts, and athletic shoes), and bring a sweatshirt (for personal comfort), a water bottle, and a snack. 

All Unified middle school athletes and partners are welcome. No experience necessary.

Bleacher seating will be available for parents/guardians who would like to stay during the camp.

   Middle School Unified Coaches:  Erin Sowa-Greaves and Meagan Clancy.

Registration is through Walled Lake Community Education. Please register your middle school student for each desired session at the link below:

February 7, 2026 - MS Unified Basketball Camp Session Registration Link

February 28, 2026 - MS Unified Basketball Camp Session Registration Link

March 7, 2026 - MS Unified Basketball Camp Session Registration Link

All Middle School Unified Basketball Camp sessions will take place in the gymnasium at Walnut Creek Middle School.

High School 8th Grade Family Night - Previously Communicated

Dear WLCSD Class of 2029 Families:

All current 8th grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend 8th Grade Information Night (for incoming 9th graders) on Monday, March 2 at their future Walled Lake high school:  Walled Lake Central, Walled Lake Northern, or Walled Lake Western.  The event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the auditoriums at all three schools.

This event includes presentations from administration, counseling, and academic departments.  Athletic teams, clubs, and activities will also be on-hand for students and families to learn more about extracurricular involvement in high school.

District attendance maps can be found at https://www.wlcsd.org/about-us/district-maps. 

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing next year’s 9th graders and their families on Monday, March 2!

-WLC, WLN, and WLW Administrations

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:

Mr. Taboh’s Morning Message Script - 25/26 School Year

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Be well, 

 

Seth Taboh

Principal

Walnut Creek Middle School 

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