As I write my article, I do so with very mixed feelings, as it is the last article I will be writing for the eBoletin.  I am spending my last week as the Las Lomas Principal preparing for all of the graduation activities and reflecting on my career at Las Lomas.  There is not adequate space in this column to express my thanks to the parents, students, staff, and Walnut Creek community for the incredible love and support given to me and my family over our 23 years at Las Lomas and 27 years in the Walnut Creek community.  We came here as strangers with a 6 month old baby in 1981.  You have been a tremendous support to Kathy and me as we raised our two boys (the 2nd born while I was the Activities Director), supported us through the loss of parents, as well as celebrating with us in the wedding of our oldest boy.  You have celebrated with me as our students and school have received honors, academically, athletically, and personally. You have supported me when there have been issues that could have been destructive for the school by having faith in my leadership and decision-making abilities and have only given me words of encouragement instead of criticism.  My family came to Las Lomas as strangers to the school and community.  We leave Las Lomas with great friends and memories enough to last a lifetime!  To the staff, parents, and students, I entrust our school to all of you.  I know that the greatest days of Las Lomas are ahead, as you complete the accreditation process next year and chart the future of the school.  I know that you will all give Matt Campbell the same respect and caring that you have given me.  He is a lucky man, as there is no greater gift than being given the honor to lead Las Lomas High School!

This article is the last chance I will have to thank the members of the Class of 2010.  As students you have led in a very positive manner.  You leave the school a rich legacy as we look to the future.  As parents, you've been a marvelous support system for your students and the school.  I wish you all the best as you move on to new adventures.  It will be very strange for me Friday night to proclaim you graduates, as I know I speak not only to you, but to myself!  This article also gives me a chance to formally welcome the Class of 2014. You've heard me say already that you are coming to a special place.  I invite all of you to become involved in your own ways as you begin to experience the very positive traditions that make Las Lomas the school that it is.  While I will not be with you in person, I will be with you in spirit.

As is the custom, when August rolls around we will begin thinking about starting school again, which means everyone will need to verify addresses.  I urge you all to come and do this early if at all possible and avoid that first line at TRI-S.  Be watching for verification dates and times so you can beat the lines.  The dates for TRI-S will be August 17th and 19th.  More information will be forthcoming, but please get these dates on your calendar.  Please be on the lookout for additional Principal's messages and mailings that will be coming to you regarding TRI-S procedures.

I wish you all a wonderful and relaxing summer vacation time with family.  Thank you all again for making me the luckiest man in the world!  I leave with wonderful feelings about the school and my career.  Words cannot express the feelings I have for everyone at Las Lomas.  Thank you all for your love and support!  Matt - the school is yours!

ONCE A KNIGHT - ALWAYS A KNIGHT! - Do not forget, as I know I won't!!

It's hard to believe that we're already in the middle of finals week.  Many thanks to the Finals Fuel Team for pulling off another great week of nutritious treats for our kids:  Lynne Takeuchi, Janice Rich and Josephine Wang and our wonderful parent volunteers!

Per AUHSD Administrative Regulation 5121(a), students will not be allowed to take final examinations in advance of the scheduled time before the close of the semester.

To make TRI-S days successful, we need volunteers on these dates. Volunteers arrive ½ hour before opening and depart ½ hour after closing of each TRI-S session.

Click Here for volunteer shift times and to sign up

Questions? Please contact one of the following chairs:

Thank you!

All Together Now!

Our Spring Campaign has officially begun. Thank you parents for "springing" into action and donating to WCEF during our May donation days.

However, we have a long way to go to reach our goal. With continued cuts from the state and pending cuts from the city of Walnut Creek, it is imperative that all of our families give something to ensure that WCEF is able to fund their commitments for the 2010-2011 school year. We realize that donating is easy for some families and nearly impossible for others. The most important thing is that each family gives what they can.

As you're planning your donation, remember that 2-payment, 4-payment and 10-month payment plans are available. Make your 2010-11 tax deductible donation today using the online payment form (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express) or print a donation form and mail with your check, made payable to WCEF, PO Box 186, Walnut Creek, 94597.

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Please Pick up Medications

Of you are a student or the parent of a student with medications in the locked medicine cabinet in the Health Office, please pick them up between 8:00am - 3:00pm this week. All medications will be discarded if not picked up by Friday June 11th.

Summer Hours The Counseling Office will be closed during the month of July.  During the months of June and August the office will be closed for lunch from 12:00-1:30.
Counselors will be gone for the summer and will return on Monday, August 16. 

Report Cards Semester report cards will be mailed on Friday, June 18.

Summer School 

The Class of 2012 is selling a few high end items leftover from our Class Rummage Sale held this past March.  We have a few antiques and a few prints, plus a Kuryakyn Full Dresser Motorcycle Bag in excellent condition.  Please contact Mary Louie at marylouie@astound.net if you are interested in making any offer(s) this June.  Visit our class website for pictures and details.

On behalf of the Las Lomas Boosters, I would like to thank all the supporters and contributors to this year's fundraising efforts. We had our best year ever at the crab feed with our high gross and our highest net EVER. We also increased membership by over 10%.

In addition to normal items we fund like balls, trainer, etc., we were able to fund many worthwhile projects.

• New Sound System for the Gymnasium

• Wrestling Mat

• Water Polo Clock System

All of this is not possible without YOUR help and generosity. Thank you as well to the volunteers and the staff who devote their time and energy for the benefit of the student athletes at Las Lomas. None of this is possible without all of them.  Again, on behalf of the Las Lomas Boosters...THANK YOU.

We also have two wonderful ladies, Sharon Price & Kristen Rulifson retiring from Boosters after many years of long service. Without them, much of what we have done would have been impossible. If you know them, thank them for being so giving of their time and energy. We will miss them very, very much.

Kenneth Barley

Las Lomas Boosters-President