PTA GENERAL MEETING!! Thursday, February 2nd 7:00 PM @MPR Mark your calendar for next Thursday Feb 2nd, general membership meeting at 7pm in the MP room. Luz Cázares, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Administration will be speaking about the budget for 2012/13 and what impacts it will have on our school. The more parents that we can get involved, the better. |
DINNER RAFFLE COMING MONDAY!!! It's time for our tremendously popular Dinner Raffle ticket sale!! And this time it is more than just dinner ! Keep an eye out for info packets being sent home with students onMonday, Jan 30th. Ticket sales start Wed Feb 1st and run until the week of March 12th. You don't want to miss out on this year's incredible items!!! Raffles tickets are only $1.00. Winners will be pulled Friday, March 16th! |
Super Bowl for Schools 
Despite continued state shortfalls, our community has stayed in the game and worked hard to support our schools. Let's rally once again for our students and provide programs that are threatened to be cut next year!
But HURRY! Game's over on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5th! PPIE GIVING FUND DROP & DONATE
January 31st & February 1st
Bring your donation to school drop-off... Suggested Donation: $150 per student
No need to get out of your car! We'll be there to greet you!
You may also bring your check to the school office or donate online atwww.ppie.org
Thank you if you have already donated to the PPIE Giving Fund at registration or since then!
(monthly payments offered!)
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Donuts with Dad 
Walnut Grove Dads please join us for "Donuts for Dads" this year at Walnut Grove Elementary on Friday, February 3rd.
Stop by the multi purpose room from 7:30am to 8:15am with your children and enjoy a donut. Hope to see you there. |
It's Science Fair Time!! Mark your calendar for the following key dates: Wed, Feb 1 Science Fair Kickoff, he LLNL will be at school to lead assemblies for the students, teaching them scientific concepts in an explosive way! Students will take home the booklet explaining everything they need to know about how to do a project.
6:30-8:00 PM Sandia Family Science Night- hands-on experiments for kids of all ages put on by Sandia Labs. This was hugely popular last year so surely not to be missed. And it's FREE Mon, March 12 Science Fair Projects Due 2:30-700 PM turn projects in to the MPR Tues, March 13 Science Fair Day 8:30-1:00PM Students with projects will be interviewed
6:00-8:00 PM Walnut Grove Science Fair Open House, all are welcome to come view the projects and explore many hands-on experiments put on by Amador HS Science Department.
Fri, March 16 All projects must be taken home by this date. You are encouraged to take projects home at the end of the evening on Tuesday or before school on Wed. Any projects remaining by Friday will be disposed of (sorry no storage space).
The WG Science Fair is sponsored by our PTA. Your generous donations at work!
For further information, please contact Beth Borchers |
Reflection Art Program News! WG Student, Ester Forest, Advances to State Level  The Peralta District (Alameda County) PTA Reflection awards ceremony took place on January 14th at the Ruby Bridges Elementary School in Alameda. This was the 3rd step in the National competition.
Esther Forest, a Walnut Grove 4th grader, will be moving up to represent Pleasanton in the State level of competition in the category of Film and Video Production. Congratulation to all the Pleasanton Students advancing to State Level Competition: Film/Video Production
Rniya Fatteh - Hearst Elementary - Primary
Esther Forest - Walnut Grove Elementary - Intermediate
Varsha Ramakrishna - Haverst Park Middle School - Middle/ Junior
Literature
Julia Kang - Mohr Elementary - Primary
Meera Popli - Vintage Hills - Intermediate
Photography
Anuja Joshi - Amador Valley High School- Senior
Visual Arts
Amanda McKenzie- Harvest Park- Middle/ Junior GOOD LUCK ESTHER!! |
Energize for the Prize Make your home Energy Efficient and help Pleasanton Schools  Do you know that an energy upgrade on your home can help save energy, lower your bills, make your homes more comfortable, improve the air quality and help Pleasanton Schools!! Get your home energy audit, do your upgrades, take advantage of HUGE rebates and support Pleasanton schools! Contact one of the Certified Contractors, to help you plan and complete your upgrade. The PPIE Giving Fund will receive $100 per home that enters into a contract to have upgrades done. You'll save money with a more energy efficient home & support the Giving Fund at the same time! Hurry! Some rebates end February 2012! Don't miss the Tri-Valley Home Energy Forum on Thursday, January 19th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Amador Recreation Center on 4455 Black Avenue. Contractors who are trained and ready to work on your home will be there to answer your questions. All the details can be found on the flyer. |
Ecology Club Is back to all Walnut Grove Students  The Ecology Club is free for all Walnut Grove students from Kindergarten to 5th grade. The club meets once a month and will host speakers, have fun activities, and organize service projects that build positive environmental relationships with the world around us.
Next Meeting: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Room 108 (Ms. Peters)
Time: 3 - 4 pm
Meeting Dates (put them on your calendar ) 2/23, 3/29, 4/26, 5/31. |
K-12 Homework Forum Pleasanton Unified School District and Amador Valley Adult & Community Education, in partnership with Pleasanton PTA Council present: K-12 Homework Forum Date and Time: Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Pleasanton Middle School Multi Purpose Room 
We value your feedback! There will be a special forum on the Homework Policy, revised in June 2011. Please come and share your thoughts and experiences regarding implementation of this policy. All parents, students, district staff and community members are welcome to attend.
We hope to gather input regarding the benefits and challenges of implementing the policy. Feedback may include how well the policy is being followed, effects on student learning, and what additional changes may need to be considered.
Please pre-register with Amador Valley Adult & Community Education:
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"Score One For Your School" Keep the box tops coming! Turn in your box tops in a ziplock bag with your name, grade and teachers name or use this winning collection sheet(remember, no staples). You will then be eligible for the next monthly drawing and contest on Friday, February 3rd. Download here: "Score for Your School" Collection Sheet |
Shop With Scrip Your ShopWithScrip order is due Friday, Febraury 3 at 3:00 p.m. If you haven't signed up, it's easy! Visit www.shopwithscrip.com and place your gift card orders today. You will need this sws code:DD9C15959721. After you've placed your order online, put your check in the small, black mailbox marked "ShopWithScrip". You can find this box in the PTA Area in the school office. Please place your order and bring your checks in by Friday, February 3. |
Representative for Special Needs Committee  We need a representative from a school to the PTA Council Special Needs Committee. The Committee is co-chaired by Dr. Ken Wyatt, Director of Special Education for the District. The committee plans to meet on a Tuesday, once a month until the end of the school year. |
PTA Shops Ptown - New Merchant in the Program Iron Horse Nutrition 4270 Rosewood Drive, Suite D Pleasanton, CA 94588  Discount offered: 5% off on all regularly priced items
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Upcoming Parent Ed course FREE Parent Ed class next week on autism
Pleasanton Unified School District Adult Ed and Pleasanton PTA Council are presenting a FREE Parent Ed class next week on autism
UNDERSTANDING AUTISM:
PARENTING A CHILD WITH AUTISM/ASPERGER'S DISORDER This class is for parents who have a child diagnosed with Autism/Asperger's Disorder. Parents will learn facts and common misconceptions about their child's diagnosis. Strategies and techniques for dealing with negative behavior at home, at school, and in the community will be discussed. Parents will also learn how to increase positive interactions and see greater possibilities for their child with peers, siblings, and themselves. Early intervention strategies and resources for parents will be offered. Suggested audience: adults over age 18. Christopher Brown, M.A. is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Pleasanton. He has a decade of experience working with children, teens, families, individual adults, and couples. Christopher has provided social skills groups, individual therapy, and support to families with children diagnosed with Autism and Asperger's Disorders in both agency, non-profit, and private practice settings. WHEN: Wednesday, February 1, 7:00-8:30pm WHERE: Vintage Hills MPR Please register with Amador Valley Adult & Community Education: 925.426.4280 or online at www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/adulted |
Doodle 4 Google: If I could Travel in Time... National winner wins $50,000 for their School  Doodle for Google is a contest where students participate designing a doodle for Google and the national winner will win $50,000
for their full time school to be invested in technology. This year theme us "If I could travel in time, I'd visit..." |
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