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Superintendent Message -- January 2020
Welcome back and Happy New Year. I hope everyone had a chance to spend time with family, rest and get ready for 2020. I am excited for what the new year has to offer and all of the great and challenging events ahead.
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Superintendent Message: Budget Update Feb. 14
As we get ready for the much anticipated President Week break, I want to give you an update on the progress that we have made and continue to make on the District’s budget deficit. As I mentioned last week, I am confident that we can solve this challenge.
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WCCUSD BOARD APPROVES RENAMING SCHOOL AFTER FORMER FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA
The West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education voted unanimously tonight to rename one of its elementary schools after former First Lady Michelle Obama.
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WCCUSD, Teamsters 856, UTR Special Message: Joint Statement on Budget Challenge
UTR, Teamsters, WCCUSD release a joint statement on working together and collaboratively to help solve the current budget challenge.
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New Family Enrollment Now Open
New family enrollment for families new to the West Contra Costa Unified School District, including transitional kindergarten and kindergarten opens at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21. You can enroll you child online or in person at your neighborhood school. Find out more information www.wccusd.net/Page/11736.
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WCCUSD BOARD APPROVES RENAMING SCHOOL AFTER FORMER FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA
The West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education voted unanimously tonight to rename one of its elementary schools after former First Lady Michelle Obama.
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Homecoming: Retired Richmond Police Lt. Michael Booker Returns to Coach Kennedy High School Boys Basketball Team
Michael Booker, who coached at Kennedy for six season winning 124 games, returned to lead the Eagles after spending the past 10 seasons as El Cerrito's head coach.
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Coronavirus Update
The District has been following the news of a new virus, coronavirus, and has been in touch with Contra Costa Health Services who have issued updates about the virus and tips during cold and flu season.
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Families Rising Together: WCCUSD Parent Committees Host Engagement Event
Join the AASAT, CAC, MDAC, and DLCAPS committees for a daylong event on parent/family engagement. Jasmine Jones, an El Cerrito High School graduate, and Executive Director of the West Contra Costa Public Education is the keynote speaker. Childcare, breakfast and lunch will be provided.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Board Announces Public Hearing to Convene Jan. 29
A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, January 29 from 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. at DeJean Middle School to consider approval of a waiver of Education Code 48661(a) for Harbour Way Community Day School to be co-located on the campus of Coronado Elementary School. All community stakeholders are encouraged to attend.
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Want to Travel Abroad? View the 2020 International Travel Opportunities for WCCUSD Students
Are you interested in traveling abroad this spring? View the upcoming student international travel opportunities in WCCUSD.
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Health & Wellness Policy Available for Review on Jan. 29
Over the last two or more years WCCUSD has engaged in a process to update the Health & Wellness Policy. The final iteration of the Policy is now available for review before going to the Board for adoption. On Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 10 am to 11:30 am at Alvarado Adult School (MPR) we will be hosting a convening for all interested Stakeholders to review the updated Health & Wellness Policy.
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Next Meeting to Discuss Wilson Name Change Scheduled for Thursday
The next meeting to discuss changing the name of Wilson Elementary School will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Grace Lutheran Church, 2369 Barrett Ave., Richmond, CA.
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De Anza High School Teacher Named Warren W. Eukel Teacher Trust Award Winner
Myrna Hadjirul was honored by the WCCUSD School Board for being recognized as one of the best teachers in Contra Costa County. A special education teacher for the Dons, Hadjirul was one of three teachers honored with the Warren W. Eukel Teacher Trust Award. It is the second straight year a WCCUSD teacher has been recognized for the honor.
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New Family Enrollment Begins January 21
Welcome to the WCCUSD family. New Family Enrollment, including transitional kindergarten and kindergarten, opens at 9 am on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
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Checkmate: El Cerrito High School Hosts Chess Day
The El Cerrito High School Gauchos hosted their first Chess Day bringing together novices and masters of the game for a fun lunchtime experience.
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Kennedy High School' s Football Team's Historic Postseason Run Ends Four Points Shy of Title
The Eagles were playing for their first North Coast Section Title in 31 years but fell just short, losing 31-28 to St. Bernard-Eureka.
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De Anza, Kennedy High School Football Teams Two Wins From First NCS Titles in More Than 30 Years
The last time the De Anza and Kennedy high school football teams were both in this position, none of the current players were born and most of their parents were still in grade school.
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Team Work: WCCUSD, Special Olympics Partner for Third Annual Special Olympics Basketball Tournament
Just before the Thanksgiving Break, the West Contra Costa Unified School District and the Special Olympics of Northern California partnered on November 20 to host the third annual Special Olympics basketball tournament.
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Out for a Spin: Richmond Hosts 8th Annual E-Bike Challenge
Richmond High School engineering students, Chevron engineers team up to design, build and race electronic bicycles for the 8th Annual Richmond High School E-Bike Challenge.
