Murwood Weekly eNewsletter
November 6, 2019
Principal's Message
Believe it or not, there are only two months left in 2019! November and December are always very busy school months as we have fewer school days due to various breaks. (No School: Nov. 11th, Nov. 25th-29th, Dec. 23rd-Jan. 3rd) This is the time of year in which it is very chilly in the morning and warms later in the day- colds and flu are on the rise. Please remember to send your child with layers so that he/she stays warm.
Our amazing teachers work very hard to continue growing and strengthen their instructional skills. Our teachers work with Teachers College consultants five times a year to sharpen their skills in the areas of English Language Arts, particularly Readers & Writers Workshop. Next Tuesday and Wednesday, 3rd-5th grade teachers will embark on their first sessions of the year.
Is your child using Dreambox at home? DreamBox Learning is a K-8 digital math program that independent studies have found to raise student achievement and better prepare children for future success.If you do not have your child's login information, please check with his/her teacher. Dreambox is a standards aligned math program which allows students to strengthen their math skills.
Monifa Morgan
Principal
Blue Star Moms Donations
Notes From The Office
Lost & Found
WOW! What is 128??? It is the number of items currently in our Lost & Found (yes I counted). Amongst the assortment are 93 jackets, sweaters and other clothing items (anyone missing a shoe?) and some 35 water bottles, hats, lunchboxes, etc. Please stop by the Lost & Found if your child has any missing items. All items not collected by winter break will be donated.
Illness
We have seen an increase in the number of absences due to illness as well as an increased number of students needing to go home during the school day because they are sick. This a reminder to please keep sick kiddos at home. Children should not be given fever reducing medication and then sent to school. It is not healthy for the child and potentially exposes other children to illness. All children should be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. The fastest way to get well is to stay home and rest.
Independent Study Contract
All requests for an Independent Study Contract (absences of 5 days or more) must be made at least 1 week prior to the start of the absence in order to allow the teacher enough time to prepare the work. Please stop by the office to make an ISC request and sign the contract.
Thank you.
Mrs. Kaye
Office Manager
Murwood Walk-a-Thon
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Walk-A-Thon Donations
As if you really needed a reason to eat at Bounty Hunter
We have a surprise for y'all that we just can’t contain anymore. Bounty Hunter is teaming up with WCEF to give 10% back to our schools when you mention WCEF! Yippee! Date night? Lunch with the ladies? Maybe a gift card or two to fill holiday gift giving needs? Bounty Hunter is granting your wish on Tuesday, November 12 ALL DAY ! 11:3am-10pm! Make a reservation 925.433.9314
C&T Recycling November 9
‘Tis the season for purging! We've teamed up with C&T Recycling to raise money for our schools. Recycle your e-waste and get those documents shredded!
When: Saturday, November 9, 2019 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: 960 Ygnacio Valley Rd (Walnut Creek School District Office parking lot)
What: From old cell phones to flat screens to microwaves — if it's electronic, recycle it!
Cost: Recycling fees based on size. Shredding is $10 per bankers box
100 Reasons to Donate
Our Music Specialists make lessons with the recorder...Recordable- Paul McCartney TK-8
Electives Galore
A super reason to donate to WCEF: Electives at Las Lomas. Four world languages. Medical Technologies. APs. Band. World Art. Journalism. Engineering. Digital Design, and more. These classes, and more, are made possible because of your gifts to WCEF.
Murwood
Email: monifam@walnutcreeksd.org
Website: https://www.walnutcreeksd.org/Page/1182
Location: 2050 Vanderslice Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
Phone: (925) 943-2462
Twitter: @MurwoodWC