Murwood Weekly eNewsletter
December 4, 2019
Principal's Message
December is starting off as quite a rainy month. Please be sure to send students to school with the appropriate gear to keep them protected in the cold rainy weather. Thank you for making your way safely through the parking lot. Rainy days mean lots more cars at drop off and pick up. Our staff is stationed in several areas to get students to a dry space as quickly and safely as possible.
Student progress and instructional strategies are always at the forefront of what we do. Today, many teachers participated in a training on using Seesaw technology to support Reader's Workshop. Tomorrow our Amazing staff will engage in Data Chat meetings to strategize supports for student success.
This is such a busy time of the year, I would like to remind you all to take a moment to slow down. Make sure your children are getting lots of rest and are eating a nice breakfast. These things will help them stay healthy during this time of year. Also, parents don't forget to take care of yourself during this time as well. I hope you all enjoy this holiday season.
Monifa Morgan
Principal
Upcoming Events
- Dec. 5th- School Site Council Meeting
- Dec. 10th- ELAC Meeting
- Dec. 17th- PTA General Meeting (All are welcome to attend!)
- Dec. 20th- Shortened Day
- Dec. 21st-Jan. 5th- Winter Break
Triple P Parenting Classes
Join us for the Triple P Parenting Classes beginning January 15th from 5:30-7:30.
Parent Night Orientation will be held Wednesday, January 8th.
Use the sign up genius to register here.
Parents will learn to:
- Create a safe environment to promote healthy development and prevent accidents and injuries
- Create a positive learning environment to encourage children to experiment, learn and grow
- Use Assertive Discipline and plan ahead to avoid or manage potentially difficult situations
- Have realistic expectations and utilize parenting strategies that work for your family
- Taking care of yourself as a parent
Notes From The Office
Reminders
-All items in lost and found will be donated as of 12/20.
-Please drive safely when dropping of students and follow drop-off rules.
-Our neighbors at the end of the driveway are once again asking that driver’s coming
into the school not block the driveway or entrance to Kayser Ct.
-Please be sure to call the office if your child will be absent. Students with fevers of
100.5 or higher should remain at home until the are fever free for 24 hours.
-Late pick-ups after school are on the rise. Please be on-time to pick up your student or
sign them up for Keyspot.
Stay warm and dry this week-- it’s going to be a wet one!
Thank you.
Mrs. Kaye
Office Manager
PTA Mustang Monthly
Save the Date for Murwood PTA's Auction for Education!
Our Auction for Education is on February 29, 2020. The PTA is busy planning and we need your help!! Please review the volunteer opportunities on the Sign Up Genius and sign up if you can help. Thank you!!
Smile Amazon
With all the various holidays coming up in December (and New Years!), remember to use the smile.amazon.com website if you are doing any purchasing on Amazon. Choose Murwood Elementary PTA for your charity, and a small portion of your purchases will be sent to our school. PTA uses these funds for items such as new library books for the kids to check out!
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser
Our Charleston Wrap Fundraiser is still going strong! So far we've raised $1,985! Click here to shop and support our school.
Attention 5th Grade Parents! WE NEED YOUR CHILD'S BABY PHOTO!
Please find one baby picture of your 5th-grade child and upload it to the baby picture folder (or click here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VFeBZVY3BkIE25wrXvazBTpqSdUlIcUf). PLEASE MAKE SURE THE BABY PICTURE IS SAVED AND UPLOADED IN .jpg format and includes your child's first and last name, as well as teacher name (i.e. SallySmith_Boeger.jpg). If you prefer to provide a hard copy of your child's baby picture, please leave it in the office in the 5th GRADE BABY PHOTOS BOX. Be sure your child's first and last name and teacher's name is written on the back of the photo so we can make sure it is returned to you.
If you have any questions, please contact Valerie Gryfakis (vgryfakis@gmail.com), Laura Handley (lalahandley@gmail.com), or Dawn Greenaway (dawncorey2002@yahoo.com).
The Walk-a-Thon was a HUGE success!
Our Murwood Mustangs walked 3,688 laps, 737 miles and raised $3,131!! Congratulations to Ms. Boeger's class who won 1st place in laps and have earned a pizza party! And congratulations to Ms. Hesse and Mr. King who tied for 2nd place in laps and have each won an extra recess!
The PTA thanks everyone who helped plan this event, volunteered, stamped walking cards, donated time and/or money, walked, ran, or in any way supported our students!
Fresh Powder = New Snow Boots and More at Sports Basement
Become a Basementeer and save an additional 20% off at Sports Basement Dec 7-14! A week of fabulous savings on rain gear, ski boots and more. Now is the time to treat yourself. Let’s make WCEF the number one non-profit beneficiary this holiday season!
Make CPK a Part of Your Happy Holidays!
Join us all day December 9 at California Pizza Kitchen and 20% goes back to WCEF. Gift cards are also included, so stock up for gifts or use as an excuse to not cook some other day of the year. Click here for more information.
OH HONEY, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL TREE!
Honey Bear Trees is back! Straight from Oregon and right into your home, the best trees and wreaths in the East Bay. Mention WCEF when you check out and we recoup 20%. We love everything about this charming lot across from Acalanes HS, from the hours (9am-9pm, 7 days a week), to the quality selection. Don’t forget to grab your free bottle of honey!
Honey Bear Trees now until December 24
Although #GivingTuesday has come and gone there’s still time to give our students a trip of a lifetime
#GivingTuesday inspires people to donate, collaborate and give back. We’re extending #GivingTuesday and raising funds to bring Google Expeditions to WCI. This virtual reality technology is transforming classrooms across the country, and we know it will make a huge impact on our 6-8th graders for years to come. Help our students experience ancient Rome, the Amazon, inside the human body, and more. With this technology, classrooms have no boundaries. Donate today!
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