Walnut Creek Campus
Fourth Quarter Newsletter
Note from the Principal
Dr. Kim Davis
2013 Graduation
Thursday, May 23, 2013, 07:00 PM
7 Flags Event Center, Clive, IA
Senior/Graduation Information
- Rehearsal: Thursday, May 23rd 10:00 am at 7 Flags Event Center
- All work must be turned in by Wednesday, May 22nd
- Baby pics/Senior Pics for Slideshow to Carrie by May 3rd
- Cap and Gown Pick up – Monday, May 20-Wed, May 22 in office
- Graduation fees - $35 pay in office before or when picking up cap and gown
- Senior Meeting to go over details: April 22, 2013 in Media Center 11:45-12:15;
- See Bret for info and to fill out green Senior Info Form if you can’t be there
- Scholarship Deadlines: Grabinski and Prairie Meadows – April 5th & Other WCC Scholarships – May 3rd
Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday, Apr 25, 2013, 04:00 PM
Walnut Creek Campus, 1020 8th St. West Des Moines, IA
Around School...
Dancing for 1 Billion Rising
A small group of female students and staff spent the week leading up to February 14 learning a dance that thousands of people across the world all learned and performed on Valentine's Day standing up against violence towards women. The most startling fact we all learned from this experience is that one in three women in the world have or will experience violence in some time of their life. We all need to stand up against this! To learn more go to http://onebillionrising.org/.
Lenny Bell
Poet and Say What MC, Lenny Bell, spent time at Walnut Creek the end of February. He shared his childhood story of growing up in New Orleans, emphasizing how education saved him. He also shared his own amazing poetry and gave some of our talented students an opportunity to share their poetry as well. After lunch he met with a small group of aspiring poets and musicians, offering advice and giving them some connections to get their voice heard.
Valentine's Day Carnations
The principal's advisory group sold carnations for Valentine's Day again this year to WCC students and staff. The carnations were individually tagged and delivered on Valentine's Day during advisory.
Large Group Speech Participants
Several students participated in the large group speech contest. Students entered in the group mime and short film categories. For more details on the contest, see Ted's article below.
Individual Speech Participants
Two students participated in the individual speech contest this year. One participated in the storytelling category and the other in improvisational speaking. See Ted's article below for more details on the event.
Annual Spring Egg Hunt
WCC welcomed the arrival of spring with their annual egg hunt. Students spent their advisory time hunting for eggs in the yard and then took them to office for prizes.
Staff Notes
Large Group and Individual Speech Contests 2013 Wrap Up
Ted VanDeventer,
Social Studies Teacher
Chemistry
The newest addition to the Walnut Creek Science Department is Chemistry I and II. Chemistry I started in 3rd quarter and is now on to Chemistry II. Students are beginning to tackle the mole - and I don't mean the ground dwelling kind. They are determining what exactly is that mole and why it is important in Chemistry. The mole will follow them through the end of the quarter. We are very excited to be able to offer these new classes with the addition of the science lab in the new building.
Chantel Karns,
Science & Art Teacher
Online Learning Opportunities
Carrie Jacobs
Social Studies, Art, & Technology Teacher
Upcoming School Events
- April 17--passion day in advisory
- April 19--no school, district staff development day
- April 24--school-wide service learning day has been canceled, we will have a regular early out schedule with an IP day
- May 1--Coffeehouse and salsa competition
- May 8--no regularly scheduled classes, students will be arranging for individual meetings with their advisor
- May 15--staff versus students softball game and lunch
- May 22--seniors last day to turn in completed work for graduation
- May 27--no school, Memorial Day
- June 5--last day of school, moved from May 31 due to snow days
Walnut Creek Campus/WDMCSD
Email: davisk@wdmcs.org
Website: http://www.wdmcs.org/wcc
Location: 1020 8th St. West Des Moines, IA
Phone: (515)633-6400
Facebook: facebook.com/walnutcreekcampus