Murwood Weekly eNewsletter
October 23, 2019
Principal's Message
I want to give a HUGE thank you to Mrs. Durflinger, Mrs. Sicotte and our AMAZING parent volunteers, who worked so hard to set up and run the Arctic Adventure Book Fair. Remember there is still time to purchase books. The book fair will run from now until Saturday at the Fall Carnival.
I hope to see you all at the carnival on Saturday between 11am-2pm. Our wonderful PTA have been working hard to create a fun-filled day!
Next week we have a different schedule for the week. Thursday, October 31st is (Halloween) is a shortened day schedule. Friday November 1st is a non student day. This is a professional development day for teachers. Schools will be closed.
Monifa Morgan
Principal
Notes From The Office
Our annual Halloween Parade will take place on Friday, October 31 at 8:20am on the track. Students will walk with their class one time around the track and then pose for pictures.
Please remember that we are an Elementary school with young, sensitive kiddos, so please NO bloody or gory costumes. Also, NO WEAPONS of any kind are allowed. Masks are okay for the parade but should be removed for class.
Lastly, the 31st is a short day with dismissal at 11:30 am for TK/K and 12:30 pm for 1st - 5th. No school on November 1st.
Shortened Day Schedule:
TK/K 8:10-11:30 ** No Lunch**
1st-5th 8:10-12:30
Have a safe and happy Halloween!
Thank you.
Mrs. Kaye
Office Manager
Arctic Adventure Book Fair
Where: Murwood Library
When: October 22-26
Lunch Recess
After School
Tuesday Evening 5:30-7:30
Fall Carnival
A great way to have your child purchase books without lost or missing change is with the new Scholastic eWallet account, create an account on the link below.
You may send also send cash in a labeled envelope for your child to make their purchases with.
You or your relatives can also shop for books and other goodies online using the book fair web link. Get started on your holiday shopping or buy a new book or two to read on school vacation.
Please remember prices in the Scholastic flyer do Not include tax.
Fall Carnival
Saturday, Oct 26, 2019, 11:00 AM
Murwood Blacktop
Halloween Parade
Thursday, Oct 31, 2019, 08:15 PM
Black Top
Fall Carnival Volunteers Needed!!
Please click the link below to sign-up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054BACAB2EA4FC1-2019
Booths are being reserved on a first come first serve basis by respective room parents. Volunteer at ANY open slot, regardless of assigned class. If you would like to volunteer to run a booth that has not already been reserved by a class, please contact Dawn Greenaway at dawncorey2002@yahoo.com to reserve the booth.
Murwood PTA thanks you for your help in making this event happen!
Murwood's Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest
Murwood's Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest is coming up on Thursday, October 31st! Show your creativity!
- Pumpkins should be dropped off at your grade tables in the hallway before the start of school.
- Everyone who participates will get a goody bag
- Prizes: Dunkin Donuts gift cards will be awarded for best pumpkin for each grade level, best staff, and one GRAND PRIZE winner!
- New this year: Every student will be given an opportunity to vote on their 2 favorite pumpkins! The pumpkin with the most votes per grade level wins! The pumpkin with the most votes all-around wins the Grand Prize!
- Pumpkins must be taken home at the end of the school day on Thursday 10/31!
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Trunk or Treat, October 25 Civic Park
A few of our passionate volunteers will be representing WCEF at Walnut Creek’s Trunk or Treat! Festivities begin at 4:30 on Friday, October 25 in the Civic Park parking lot. It’s your chance to meet a few of the faces behind WCEF and ask us anything and everything! Looking forward to meeting you and seeing some familiar faces. More information.
Look at the shiny, new thing! It’s our website, and it’s really fantastic
Look at the shiny, new thing! It’s our website, and it’s really fantastic
WCEF has launched our new (mobile friendly and super informative) website. See where your donations are going, learn a bit more about why we have an education foundation and why supporting it is so important. Meet the Board and see the faces behind the foundation that work tirelessly to make our schools the best they can be. Hint, we are parents just like you... http://www.wcefk12.org/
Got Something to Say? Let’s Talk.
t’s that time of year! WCEF will be holding our annual phone-a-thon next week on October 29. If you haven’t donated, we want to hear why. Let’s start the conversation! We value every gift in any amount because every dollar we receive ensures we can continue to offer enriching opportunities to our kids year after year. BONUS: If you make your donation before October 29, you will get a thank you call from a Las Lomas student!!
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