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Absence Reporting

If you think your child would be absent, please call the main office at (925) 682-8000 ext. 86203

Upcoming Events
6th Grade Transition

 Your 5th grade student is automatically moved up to 6th grade. There is nothing you need to do. If you live in the Walnut Acres attendance area your student will attend Foothill Middle. 

The deadline for choosing elective classes has passed.  Please visit the Foothill website  for information. 

23-24 School Year Intradistrict Transfers- Grades K-5

The 23-24 Intradistrict Transfer Application window for Grades K-5 will be open from February 10-April 1. For more information on the transfer process and to complete the online application, please visit our website: mdusd.org/intradistricttransfers

2023/2024 Enrollment

If your student is currently enrolled & attending Walnut Acres there is nothing you need to do to enroll them for next year. They will be automatically moved to the next grade. 

TK & Kindergarten

TK eligible birthdates: September 2, 2018 - April 2, 2019

Kinder eligible birthdates: September 2, 2017 - September 1, 2018

The first step is to complete the online enrollment before March 21st at this LINK.  

2023/24 TK and Kindergarten enrollment will be handled by district staff at the new enrollment center: Willow Creek Center, 1026 Mohr Lane, Concord.

The district has assigned an enrollment date to each elementary school. Walnut Acres TK/K enrollment dates are Tuesday &  Wednesday, March 21st & 22nd. These are the first days Walnut Acres TK/K students can enroll.

If you can't attend on March 21st or 22nd you can go to the enrollment center any Friday AFTER March 22nd. (If you go to the enrollment center before March 21st you will not be able to enroll). 

We can’t accept any TK/K enrollment paperwork at Walnut Acres. We are happy to answer any questions and assist you however we can. 

The first step is to complete the online enrollment before March 21st at this LINK 

The next step is to assemble the required documents below and bring them to the enrollment center on March 21 or 22:

  • Parent's photo ID

  • Student's birth certificate

  • Student's immunization record

Two proof of residency documents from the list below (no substitutions):

  • current valid vehicle registration

  • state or federal tax return filed within the last 12 months with W-2 form(s) attached

  • current voter registration receipt

  • other forms of identification or communication from a government agency

  • property tax bill with parent name and property address indicating homeowners exemption

  • lease/rental agreement (including property address, names of occupants, name and phone number of owner/manager)

There are forms that need to be filled out as well. They will be provided to you on registration day.

Please keep in mind that paperwork still has to be complete for enrollment to be final and before your student can attend school. 

The link for the online enrollment is HERE. 

Important details:

  • TK/K enrollment is now held at the Willow Creek Center, 1026 Mohr Lane, Concord, not at Walnut Acres
  • The first days to enroll TK/K are March 21 & 22, 2023
  • After March 21/22 you may only enroll your student on a Friday at the Willow Creek Center, 1026 Mohr Lane, Concord. 

Watch this slide presentation to learn more about the Walnut Acres TK/K program.

Interested in daycare? Please call Walnut Acres Children's Center 925-932-0507.

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1st - 5th Grades

2023/24 first through fifth grade enrollment will be handled by Walnut Acres beginning Wednesday, January 18th. AIR online enrollment will be open January 1st. 

Please do not complete the AIR online enrollment if you meet one of the conditions below. Contact the office at 925-939-1333.

If your student:

  • was enrolled in one of our schools previously even if they did not attend

  • received services such as speech or OT 

  • received assessment services

Don’t complete the online enrollment. Call the school office first. 925-939-1333.

 

If none of these apply to your family, follow the steps below.

Steps to register your student:

  • Obtain the registration packet as noted below

  • Gather the necessary documents (see below)

  • On/after January 1, 2023 enroll online HERE through our district AIR online enrollment link. 

    • Print and/or save a copy for your records

    • You may upload the required documents during the enrollment process (from the packet and those listed below) 

  • We will email you to review your enrollment in the order they are received. Please be patient as we receive many new enrollments. There will not be registration appointments this year. 

Registration Packet

You will need to obtain a packet of forms as part of the registration process by either:

  1. Downloading the file HERE or

  2. Request to have them emailed (contact ryang@mdusd.org)

  3. Pick up paper copies at the school office after January 18th

Required Documents

  • All forms completed and signed 

    • Home Language Survey

    • Proof of Residency form

    • Overflow Notice

    • Medical exam form*

    • Dental exam form*

  • Printout/copy of online enrollment

  • Parent’s photo ID

  • Student’s birth certificate or passport

  • Student’s complete immunization records 

  • Two proof of residency documents - see below

*The medical exam itself must take place after March 1, 2023. The student’s most recent dental exam is acceptable. 

How to submit your documents:

The school office needs all of your documents to complete your student's enrollment. There are a few ways to get them to us.

  1. Upload documents to your AIR online enrollment. 

  2. Email documents to Walnut Acres at ryang@mdusd.org

  3. Bring all documents, bundled together (a large envelope would be best) and clearly marked with your student’s name, to the school office.  

Acceptable Address Verification Documents

Two of the following - only the documents below can be used:

  • current valid vehicle registration

  • state or federal tax return filed within the last 12 months with W-2 form(s) attached

  • current voter registration receipt

  • other forms of identification or communication from a government agency

  • property tax bill with parent name and property address indicating homeowners exemption

  • lease/rental agreement (including property address, names of occupants, name and phone number of owner/manager)

  • payroll stubs/checks

Submit all paperwork via email (ryang@mdusd.org), by uploading them to the online enrollment or bringing them to the office. 

Please note, your student's enrollment is not complete until all paperwork is received.

 

To enroll in the current school year, 2022/2023, please call or email the office. 925-939-1333 or ryang@mdusd.org.

welcome to walnut acres elementary

 

Welcome to Walnut Acres. We are a dynamic learning community focused on preparing our children for leadership and success in the 21st Century. We have high expectations for all learners and we are working to promote content mastery aligned to standards, as well as creativity, critical thinking, communication, global citizenship, and collaboration. Our formative assessment practices support targeted instruction and differentiation, while our instructional strategies provide meaningful learning experiences. A rich performing arts and fine arts program as well as physical education and hands-on science learning opportunities complement our strong academic program.Our Character Counts program provides guiding principles to support our students’ social and emotional development. Walnut Acres is a dynamic communitGarden - D Wingy of talented, eager learners, dedicated, creative staff, and active, supportive families. The success of our school is a testimony to our shared vision and our united commitment to support our children to become the best that they can be. Collaboratively, we help to make Walnut Acres a wonderful place to learn and grow.


 

Office Staff
  Lauren Ashton Principal
  Yvonne Ortega Secretary
  Galen Ryan Office Manager