Funded Programs and Personnel 2010-2011
New Board and New Executive Director
Our Volunteers
De Sa Scholarship Recipient
WCEF Business Partner Program: Shop Locally – Support our Businesses - Support our Schools
WCEF Business Partner: Whole Food
WCEF in the News: District Administration article
Save the Date
Other Ways to Give

Funded Programs and Personnel 2010-2011

K-5 – Buena Vista, Indian Valley, Murwood, Parkmead, Walnut Heights (WCSD)

Art, Music & Physical Education (27 weeks)
Teacher Collaboration (while students are participating in art, music and P.E. their teachers meet to learn about strategies and interventions that help them to become more effective teachers)
Librarian Hours

6-8 Walnut Creek Intermediate (WCSD)

Teacher on Special Assignment (Vice Principal)
Counselor
Librarian Hours
Campus Safety Supervisor
Afterschool Homework Program
Visiting Artist Program
6th Grade Orientation and WEB Leaders

9-12 Las Lomas High School (AUHSD)

Class Size Reduction (English, History, Algebra)
Academic Counselor
Crisis Counselor
Tech Coordinator
Computer Lab
Campus Nurse
Science Supplies
Campus Improvements
Partner Group Support (PTSA, ASB, Performing Arts)

New Board & Executive Director

The Walnut Creek Education Foundation K-12 (WCEF) has selected their Board of Directors slate for the 2010-2011 year. Officers assume their posts on July 1st.

The 2010-2011 officers are: Executive Committee: Mary Vanderpan, president; vice presidents: Earlene Caven, administration; Bruce Fuller, finance and treasurer; Eva Santelli, fundraising; Trina Horner, secretary. Committee Chairs: Sherri McGoff, marketing communications; Ellen Osmundson, business development; Erin Sicotte, community development; Mary Dockter and Sharon Taplin, co-chairs, parent development; Anne Siri, volunteers. School site chairs: Glynnis Cowdery, Laurie Goodwin, co-chairs Las Lomas High School; Daniel Jones, Taun Hall, co-chairs, Walnut Creek Intermediate; Susan Bigham, Walnut Heights; Nancy West, Jonathan Rosenbaum, co-chairs, Parkmead; Leesa Weidinger, Buena Vista; Catie Micallef, Indian Valley; XXX, Murwood. The Foundation is seeking a site chair for Murwood elementary school. Interested parties should contact the Foundation.

Trustees: Tim Argenti, Allied Waste Management; Scott Ellis, Colliers International; Tony Kallingal, Mechanics Bank; Sharon Rubens, Rubens, Nunnemaker, LLP; Rob Stankus, Robert Anthony Strategic Marketing & Design.

Advisory Members: Patricia Wool, Superintendent, Walnut Creek School District; John Stockton, Superintendent, Acalanes Union High School District; Matt Campbell, Principal, LLHS; Walnut Creek School District Governing Board Members, Barbara Pennington and Katie Pena; and Acalanes Union High School District Governing Board Member, Kathy Coppersmith.

Staff: Elizabeth Davis was hired in May to assume the position of Executive Director for the Foundation. Lorraine Souder will be continuing as the Data Manager.

WCEF Volunteers

It takes 1,000s of hours to raise the funds needed to support vital programs and personnel that WCEF commits to each year for the Walnut Creek School District and Las Lomas High School (AUHSD). Click here to see our volunteers. Next time you see one of them at a school event or meandering among the shops of Walnut Creek thank them for their passion and effort towards providing the quality education our children deserve.

Las Lomas Student Receives Michael W. De Sa Memorial Scholarship

The fourth annual Michael W. De Sa Memorial Scholarship administered by the Walnut Creek Education Foundation, was awarded in the amount of $2,000.00 to Las Lomas High school senior, Melissa Bartow. The scholarship was presented to Ms. Bartow during Las Lomas High School Senior Awards Night held on Wednesday, May 26th.

Bartow was chosen from close to twenty Las Lomas seniors who applied for the scholarship. Her achievements exemplify the scholarship criterion, which seeks a well-rounded graduate of the Walnut Creek schools (attending K-12) who has nurtured life’s passions both in school and outside the confines of academia, through service in the community and other pursuits.

After graduation from Las Lomas High School Melissa will be attending University of San Diego where she will be fulfilling her dream of playing water polo.

When Walnut Creek Superintendent, Mike De Sa passed away in 2006, his family requested that donations be made in his name to the Walnut Creek Education Foundation (WCEF). De Sa’s family, wife Lisa and children Caitlin and Sam, proposed using a portion of the funds to start a memorial scholarship fund to be administered by WCEF and awarded to seniors at Las Lomas High School.

For more information about the Michael W. De Sa Memorial Scholarship or to make a donation, please contact Liz Davis, WCEF executive director by calling
925-933-WCEF or eadavisus@yahoo.com or www.wcefk12.org.

BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM�
Shop Locally � Support our Businesses - Support our Schools

Business owners and corporations understand that partnering with a great school district and reaching thousands of families with their message, product or service is a powerful marketing tool that helps boost economic success.
Whether in times of economic prosperity or in the challenging economic times that we are currently experiencing, ensuring that our future business leaders and innovators receive an excellent education, starting right from Kindergarten, is one of the most important endeavors that we can help our children with.

WCEF's Business Partnership Program is an outstanding opportunity for local and regional companies to provide financial support to save the quality academic and enrichment programs, student support services and personnel that may be cut due to the continuing State education budget problems.

With various funding levels of participation, businesses and corporations can help make a big difference in the Walnut Creek School District and Las Lomas High School of the Acalanes Union High School District. Our business partners receive ample recognition and positive public relations benefits for their support.

For more information or to become a business partner, contact WCEF executive director, Liz Davis at eadavisus@yahoo.com or call (925) 933-WCEF (9233).

WCEF BUSINESS PARTNER �
WHOLE FOODS of WALNUT CREEK

For that past nine years Whole Foods of Walnut Creek has donated thousands of dollars and in-kind grocery donations and gift cards to the Walnut Creek School District and Las Lomas High School (AUHSD).

During the 2009-2010 school year, Whole Foods donated $7747.50 WCEF with their Nickels for Non-Profit program and their 5%Day. Every time you bring your own bag to the store during the Nickel for Non-Profit promotion a nickel is donated to the non-profit that has been selected for the month. This year Whole Foods wrote a check for over $1,400 to WCEF. On March 23, Whole Foods hosted an all day event to benefit WCEF by giving back 5% of their sales for the day. On May 6, Whole Foods presented a check in the amount of $6,249.00 to the Foundation.

Whole Foods Market, Inc. began in 1980 with one store in Austin, Texas. Now, thirty years and 270 stores later they have become the world’s leader in natural and organic foods. On January 31, 2001 they opened their doors in Walnut Creek and immediately set out to make a positive difference in the community.

Whole Foods mission is three fold. They operate around the ideas of Whole Foods – Whole People – Whole Planet and think that these elements all play a huge role in their success in a community.

Whole Foods — We search for the highest quality, least processed, most flavorful and natural foods possible ....
Whole People — Our people are our company. They are passionate about healthy food and a healthy planet...
Whole Planet — We are committed to helping take care of the world around us, and our active support of organic farming and sustainable agriculture helps protect our planet. And while we assist our global neighbors through our Whole Planet Foundation’s micro-lending operations, we also step out the back door of each of our stores to support food banks, sponsor neighborhood events and donate to local non-profit groups.

WCEF, our parents, community members and our children are grateful to Whole Foods of Walnut Creek for their commitment to our schools and look forward to our continued partnership as we support each other for the 2010-2011 school year and beyond.

**WCEF in the News: District Administrationarticle**

WCEF in the News: District Administration article
Recently WCEF was featured in the June issue of the District Administration magazine. District Administration is the leading provider of smart management solutions for K-12 administrators at school districts throughout the United States. Follow this link to read the article.

SAVE THE DATES

From June 1 – August 31 Sports Basement will be donating 20% of all Sigg sales dollars to WCEF. Follow the link to read more about this great offer…
Las Lomas Tri-S Tuesday, August 17th and Thursday, August 19th
WCI Tri-S Monday, August 16th and Wednesday, August 18th
Elementary Welcome Back Days, Monday, August 23rd and Tuesday, August 24th (days and times vary by site)
Walnut Creek Downtown Wine Walk fall event, Wednesday, September 15th , 6-9pm
A Taste for Education to Benefit WCEF hosted by Wine Thieves at Heather Farms, Friday, September 24th
Mardies Marathon, Sunday, November 7th 8:00 AM Heather Farms

Other ways to give to WCEF

In addition to our Parent Campaign here are some other ways you, your family and friends can support WCEF:

Help Us Help YOU Get Free Money! Take advantage of Corporate Matching!

It is very likely that your employer has a corporate matching program and we encourage you to take advantage of it! This is when an employer matches a part or all of an employee's donation to a charity. This process must be initiated by the employee through their Human Resources or Payroll department and the paperwork sent to WCEF at PO Box 186, Walnut Creek, CA 94597.

We have a partial list of employers with matching programs, but if you don't see your employer, be sure to ask your HR department.

GoodSearch.com is a Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use as you would any search engine; get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!

GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to your designated charity! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, BestBuy, eBay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop. Each time you place an order with a simple click of the button, you'll support your favorite cause.

Go to www.goodsearch.com, enter Walnut Creek Education Foundation as your charity of choice, and shop! And, be sure to spread the word to friends and family. It's a fast, easy and fun way to support our schools.

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Funded Programs and Personnel 2010-2011 New Board and New Executive Director Our Volunteers De Sa Scholarship Recipient WCEF Business Partner Program: Shop Locally – Support our Businesses - Support our Schools WCEF Business Partner: Whole Food WCEF in the News: District Administration article Save the Date Other Ways to Give Funded Programs and Personnel 2010-2011 K-5 – Buena Vista, Indian Valley, Murwood, Parkmead, Walnut Heights (WCSD) Art, Music & Physical Education (27 weeks) Teacher Collaboration (while students are participating in art, music and P.E. their teachers meet to learn about strategies and interventions that help them to become more effective teachers) Librarian Hours 6-8 Walnut Creek Intermediate (WCSD) Teacher on Special Assignment (Vice Principal) Counselor Librarian Hours Campus Safety Supervisor Afterschool Homework Program Visiting Artist Program 6th Grade Orientation and WEB Leaders 9-12 Las Lomas High School (AUHSD) Class Size Reduction (English, History, Algebra) Academic Counselor Crisis Counselor Tech Coordinator Computer Lab Campus Nurse Science Supplies Campus Improvements Partner Group Support (PTSA, ASB, Performing Arts) Back to Top New Board & Executive Director The Walnut Creek Education Foundation K-12 (WCEF) has selected their Board of Directors slate for the 2010-2011 year. Officers assume their posts on July 1st. The 2010-2011 officers are: *Executive Committee: Mary Vanderpan, president; vice presidents: Earlene Caven, administration; Bruce Fuller, finance and treasurer; Eva Santelli, fundraising; Trina Horner, secretary. Committee Chairs: Sherri McGoff, marketing communications; Ellen Osmundson, business development; Erin Sicotte, community development; Mary Dockter and Sharon Taplin, co-chairs, parent development; Anne Siri, volunteers. School site chairs: Glynnis Cowdery, Laurie Goodwin, co-chairs Las Lomas High School; Daniel Jones, Taun Hall, co-chairs, Walnut Creek Intermediate; Susan Bigham, Walnut Heights; Nancy West, Jonathan Rosenbaum, co-chairs, Parkmead; Leesa Weidinger, Buena Vista; Catie Micallef, Indian Valley; XXX, Murwood. The Foundation is seeking a site chair for Murwood elementary school. Interested parties should contact the Foundation. Trustees: Tim Argenti, Allied Waste Management; Scott Ellis, Colliers International; Tony Kallingal, Mechanics Bank; Sharon Rubens, Rubens, Nunnemaker, LLP; Rob Stankus, Robert Anthony Strategic Marketing & Design. Advisory Members: Patricia Wool, Superintendent, Walnut Creek School District; John Stockton, Superintendent, Acalanes Union High School District; Matt Campbell, Principal, LLHS; Walnut Creek School District Governing Board Members, Barbara Pennington and Katie Pena; and Acalanes Union High School District Governing Board Member, Kathy Coppersmith. Staff:* Elizabeth Davis was hired in May to assume the position of Executive Director for the Foundation. Lorraine Souder will be continuing as the Data Manager. Back to Top WCEF Volunteers It takes 1,000s of hours to raise the funds needed to support vital programs and personnel that WCEF commits to each year for the Walnut Creek School District and Las Lomas High School (AUHSD). Click here to see our volunteers. Next time you see one of them at a school event or meandering among the shops of Walnut Creek thank them for their passion and effort towards providing the quality education our children deserve. Back to Top Las Lomas Student Receives Michael W. De Sa Memorial Scholarship The fourth annual Michael W. De Sa Memorial Scholarship administered by the Walnut Creek Education Foundation, was awarded in the amount of $2,000.00 to Las Lomas High school senior, Melissa Bartow. The scholarship was presented to Ms. Bartow during Las Lomas High School Senior Awards Night held on Wednesday, May 26th. Bartow was chosen from close to twenty Las Lomas seniors who applied for the scholarship. Her achievements exemplify the scholarship criterion, which seeks a well-rounded graduate of the Walnut Creek schools (attending K-12) who has nurtured life’s passions both in school and outside the confines of academia, through service in the community and other pursuits. After graduation from Las Lomas High School Melissa will be attending University of San Diego where she will be fulfilling her dream of playing water polo. When Walnut Creek Superintendent, Mike De Sa passed away in 2006, his family requested that donations be made in his name to the Walnut Creek Education Foundation (WCEF). De Sa’s family, wife Lisa and children Caitlin and Sam, proposed using a portion of the funds to start a memorial scholarship fund to be administered by WCEF and awarded to seniors at Las Lomas High School. For more information about the Michael W. De Sa Memorial Scholarship or to make a donation, please contact Liz Davis, WCEF executive director by calling 925-933-WCEF or eadavisus@yahoo.com or www.wcefk12.org. Back to Top BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM� Shop Locally � Support our Businesses - Support our Schools Business owners and corporations understand that partnering with a great school district and reaching thousands of families with their message, product or service is a powerful marketing tool that helps boost economic success. Whether in times of economic prosperity or in the challenging economic times that we are currently experiencing, ensuring that our future business leaders and innovators receive an excellent education, starting right from Kindergarten, is one of the most important endeavors that we can help our children with. WCEF's Business Partnership Program is an outstanding opportunity for local and regional companies to provide financial support to save the quality academic and enrichment programs, student support services and personnel that may be cut due to the continuing State education budget problems. With various funding levels of participation, businesses and corporations can help make a big difference in the Walnut Creek School District and Las Lomas High School of the Acalanes Union High School District. Our business partners receive ample recognition and positive public relations benefits for their support. For more information or to become a business partner, contact WCEF executive director, Liz Davis at eadavisus@yahoo.com or call (925) 933-WCEF (9233). Back to Top WCEF BUSINESS PARTNER � WHOLE FOODS of WALNUT CREEK For that past nine years Whole Foods of Walnut Creek has donated thousands of dollars and in-kind grocery donations and gift cards to the Walnut Creek School District and Las Lomas High School (AUHSD). During the 2009-2010 school year, Whole Foods donated $7747.50 WCEF with their Nickels for Non-Profit program and their 5%Day. Every time you bring your own bag to the store during the Nickel for Non-Profit promotion a nickel is donated to the non-profit that has been selected for the month. This year Whole Foods wrote a check for over $1,400 to WCEF. On March 23, Whole Foods hosted an all day event to benefit WCEF by giving back 5% of their sales for the day. On May 6, Whole Foods presented a check in the amount of $6,249.00 to the Foundation. Whole Foods Market, Inc. began in 1980 with one store in Austin, Texas. Now, thirty years and 270 stores later they have become the world’s leader in natural and organic foods. On January 31, 2001 they opened their doors in Walnut Creek and immediately set out to make a positive difference in the community. Whole Foods mission is three fold. They operate around the ideas of Whole Foods – Whole People – Whole Planet and think that these elements all play a huge role in their success in a community. *Whole Foods —* We search for the highest quality, least processed, most flavorful and natural foods possible .... *Whole People —* Our people are our company. They are passionate about healthy food and a healthy planet... *Whole Planet —* We are committed to helping take care of the world around us, and our active support of organic farming and sustainable agriculture helps protect our planet. And while we assist our global neighbors through our Whole Planet Foundation’s micro-lending operations, we also step out the back door of each of our stores to support food banks, sponsor neighborhood events and donate to local non-profit groups. WCEF, our parents, community members and our children are grateful to Whole Foods of Walnut Creek for their commitment to our schools and look forward to our continued partnership as we support each other for the 2010-2011 school year and beyond. Back to Top *WCEF in the News: District Administrationarticle* WCEF in the News: District Administration article Recently WCEF was featured in the June issue of the District Administration magazine. District Administration is the leading provider of smart management solutions for K-12 administrators at school districts throughout the United States. Follow this link to read the article. Back to Top SAVE THE DATES From June 1 – August 31 Sports Basement will be donating 20% of all Sigg sales dollars to WCEF. Follow the link to read more about this great offer… Las Lomas Tri-S Tuesday, August 17th and Thursday, August 19th WCI Tri-S Monday, August 16th and Wednesday, August 18th Elementary Welcome Back Days, Monday, August 23rd and Tuesday, August 24th (days and times vary by site) Walnut Creek Downtown Wine Walk fall event, Wednesday, September 15th , 6-9pm A Taste for Education to Benefit WCEF hosted by Wine Thieves at Heather Farms, Friday, September 24th Mardies Marathon, Sunday, November 7th 8:00 AM Heather Farms Back to Top Other ways to give to WCEF In addition to our Parent Campaign here are some other ways you, your family and friends can support WCEF: Help Us Help YOU Get Free Money! Take advantage of Corporate Matching! It is very likely that your employer has a corporate matching program and we encourage you to take advantage of it! This is when an employer matches a part or all of an employee's donation to a charity. This process must be initiated by the employee through their Human Resources or Payroll department and the paperwork sent to WCEF at PO Box 186, Walnut Creek, CA 94597. We have a partial list of employers with matching programs, but if you don't see your employer, be sure to ask your HR department. GoodSearch.com is a Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use as you would any search engine; get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up! GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to your designated charity! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, BestBuy, eBay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop. Each time you place an order with a simple click of the button, you'll support your favorite cause. Go to www.goodsearch.com, enter Walnut Creek Education Foundation as your charity of choice, and shop! And, be sure to spread the word to friends and family. It's a fast, easy and fun way to support our schools. Back to Top
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