Walnut Creek Middle School
Principal Newsletter - 12/13/19
Our Mission
We believe in the value of a diverse educational community; in a safe and caring environment where all children can learn.
Staff Highlight - Mrs. King - 6th/7th ELA
Mrs. King is a leader within our building, and a favorite among our students. Mrs. King is a fun and engaging teacher, and her classroom is always filled with laughter and learning. We are so lucky to have Mrs. King on our team, THANK YOU MRS. KING!
Reflections School Winners!
Congratulations!
Film: Annika Gaber and Jaden Bachrach
Literature: Gabrielle Williams, Levi Shanker, Shannon Strong, Angel Hi
Music Composition: Samantha Lang
Photography: Joseph Farida, Blake Bardocz, Jaden Bachrach, Annika Gaber
Visual Arts: Connor Sarigiannos, Grace Kathawa, Sarita Pattan, Lucy Yanalunas
Congratulations 8th Grade Boys Basketball!
We are so proud of your hard work! Good Luck in the playoffs!
Fall Musical - Legally Blonde Jr. - Tickets Still on Sale!
Spirit Week - 12/16 - 12/20
Walnut Creek will continue our tradition of having Spirit Week during our last week prior to the Holiday Break.
Monday: Dress for the Decades
8th Grade 70's
7th Grade 80's
6th 90's
Tuesday: Celebrity Day
Wednesday: Hawaiian Out
Thursday: Meme Day
Friday: PJ/Device Day
Toy Donations for Local Hospitals
If you are interested in donating a toy to be delivered to a child, you can drop it off in our office to be picked up and delivered. Toys do not need to be wrapped. Thank you for your support of our local community members that are struggling this holiday season.
PTSA - Volunteers Needed
Our PTSA is looking for two new parent volunteers to lead the committees for Spirit Wear and Fundraising. If you are interested in helping, please contact the PTSA at walnutcreekptsaWB@gmail.com
Thank you Norms Ice Cream!
Our 8th grade class won an ice cream party for donating the most money during our fundraiser!
Our 8th graders will have an ice cream party during lunch on Monday, 12/16!
Thank you to all who donated during our fall fundraiser!
Cupcake and Cookie Club Information
Cupcake & Cookie Club dates DECEMBER!
This month’s theme is Candy Houses costs $8 to participate.
There is 1 sessions left on Tuesday, December 17th, after school until 4:10ish :
No you cannot go to more than one per month--we repeat the same cupcakes all week, so you have to wait until next month for more fun.
Additionally, we are going to try an ADVANCED sessions for those who have attended multiple Cupcake Club dates last year.
Experienced Cupcake Clubbers can try their hand at 3D Candy Houses on any of these dates. Just get pre-approval from Ms. Jess if you are not sure if you are an ADVANCED creator.
Please check out the Cupcake Club Website for specific info and the online sign-up form.
Contact Ms. Jess if you have questions debjess@wlcsd.org
Chess Club - Next date 12/19 - 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Our chess club had another great day this week! I lost to last year's champion (and I think he was taking it easy on me..)
Our next chess club date is scheduled for 12/19, Students will meet in the commons, all are welcome!
Future chess club dates are: 1/22 - More dates will be announced in 2020!
2020 Tuition Expedition Information
Chance to win BIG & support WL classrooms!
15th Annual Tuition Expedition 50/50 Scholarship Raffle
Purchase your Tuition Expedition 50/50 Scholarship Raffle tickets today! Raffle's proceeds are channeled into Walled Lake Schools' classrooms through Foundation’s annual mini-grant program (see list of grant awards per school). Tickets are $50 each or 3 for $100 (plus $2 convenience fee per $50). Only a 1,000 tickets are available for sale. Great Odds! Grand prize winner will receive scholarship funds for postsecondary education (40% lump sum option available). Plus, ticket purchasers have the chance to win a FREE raffle ticket courtesy of the WL School Emp. Fed. Credit Union and opportunity to win secondary prize; HP Sprocket 200 Bundle Media printer donated by the FFE. Grand Prize drawing is March 30, 2020 at District’s Reflections Celebration; need not be present to win. Visit the FFE’s TE raffle website for details or contact the Foundation for more info. and to purchase tickets with check or credit card: phone ext. 62116 or email michellebianco@wlcsd.org. MI Raffle License# R55190
Upcoming Events: 12/16 - 12/20
Monday, December 16th
- Boys Basketball Playoff - Home @ 4 PM
Wednesday, December 18th
- Boys Basketball Playoff - Home @ 4 PM
Thursday, December 19th
- Chess Club 3:10 - 4:00 PM
Friday, December 20th
Last day of school for 2019!
Hawk Nest for Home Games - PRE-ORDER PIZZA
All students are still welcome to attend Hawks Nest for FREE for all home athletic events. This opportunity provides students time to complete their homework prior to attending home athletic events. Moving forward, we will sell tickets to students that would like to purchase pizza and pop as a snack during Hawks Nest. Students will purchase tickets for $5 which will buy 2 slices of pizza and a pop. Tickets will be sold at lunch on home game days. Pizza and pop will not be sold during Hawks Nest. We are implementing this change so that we can ensure that we purchase enough/not too much pizza for our students that are attending Hawks Nest.
Students that do not attend the Hawk Nest will not be permitted into an athletic contest unless they are accompanied by their parent/guardian. Parents/Guardians will be required to stay at the event with their child if they did not attend Hawk Nest. Thank you for your cooperation.
Academic Interventions
Free Math Tutoring:
6th Grade Students are invited to attend free math tutoring on Wednesdays from 3:00 - 3:30 each week in room 117.
7th Grade Students are invited to attend free math tutoring on Thursdays from 3:00 - 3:30 each week in room 117. Occasionally, the 7th grade will meet in the morning due to conflicts with the staff meeting calendar. I will communicate changes to dates/times.
8th Grade Students are invited to attend free math tutoring on Tuesdays from 3:00 - 3:30 each week in room 117.
Peer Tutoring:
Peer Tutoring is an academic intervention which provides students the opportunity to receive academic help from their peers. Peer tutoring will meet each Tuesday in the media center from 3:00 - 4:00.
B.L.D. Coney Island Offering Discount to Walnut Creek Families
Walnut Creek Middle School
Email: sethtaboh@wlcsd.org
Website: https://wlcsd.org/schools/middle-school-/walnut-creek/
Location: 7601 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, USA
Phone: 248-956-2400
Twitter: @tabohs