Murwood Weekly eNewsletter
November 20, 2019
Principal's Message
Next week we will have no school for the Thanksgiving break. I hope that you all are able to enjoy time with family and friends. I know that I am very thankful to be a part of such an amazing community. I am fortunate to come to work each day with colleagues that work so very hard, believe in supporting all learners and are simply wonderful. I am grateful to work with amazing and caring parents and students who never cease to amaze me with their hard work and enthusiasm for learning.
Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving.
Monifa Morgan
Principal
Upcoming Events
- Nov. 20th -22nd- Parent Teacher Conferences (Shortened Day Schedule)
- Nov. 25th -Nov. 29th- Thanksgiving Break (No School)
- Dec. 5th- School Site Council Meeting
- Dec. 10th- ELAC Meeting
- Dec. 17th- PTA General Meeting (All are welcome to attend!)
Notes From The Office
Parent/Teacher conferences begin today. There will be early dismissals Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. TK/K students will dismiss at 11:30 (no lunch) while 1st-5th will dismiss at 12:30 (students will have lunch). There are no ASE classes on the shortened days. Please be on time to pick up your kiddos.
There is no school next week in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
There are A LOT of items currently in Lost & Found. Please check if your child is missing a jacket, sweater, lunch box, water bottle, etc. All unclaimed items after December 12th will be donated to a local shelter serving children.
Thank you.
Mrs. Kaye
Office Manager
Reflections
PTA Mustang Monthly
Walk-A-Thon Update
On Thursday November 14th all Murwood students participated in the Walk-A-Thon during their PE Class. The Walk-A Thon was a chance for our kids to be active at school while also fundraising for the Murwood PTA.
3688 = Total LAPS Walked by Students
737 =Total MILES Walked by Students
See the Wednesday Envelope to see your child's Lap Card and find out how many LAPS your child completed!!
Please consider sponsoring your child with a per lap $ amount based on the # of laps walked or offer a flat donation amount. The PTA supports free family fun nights, classroom supplies, technology, Soul Shoppe and much more. To donate, please write a check to Murwood PTA or visit MurwoodPTA.org
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser
Do you have photos of your child that you want to be considered for inclusion in this year's school yearbook? If so, please use this link to upload pictures you have taken thus far from within your child's classroom and/or from school-related events. Please continue to use this link to upload photos throughout the school year.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cDB-T4O2M3_uhrnHFeiBweHYZfo2y0oZ
This link will direct you to grade-level folders and then specific teacher folders within the grade-level folders.
1. Find your respective grade level folder - double click on it
2. Find your child's teacher folder - double click on it
3. Upload your photos (make sure they are .jpg format). You can upload as many as you want!
It's that simple!
** Follow these same steps if you want to upload photos for school-related events. Just find the specific event folder and share your photos!
Thank you for your help in making this school year's yearbook a great success! If you have any questions, please contact Valerie Gryfakis (vgryfakis@gmail.com), Laura Handley (lalahandley@gmail.com), or Dawn Greenaway (dawncorey2002@yahoo.com).
Got a Little Time to Help WCEF?
Your friends at WCEF are in need of a graphic designer to lend us their skills and talents. If you are savy in Canva or Illustrator we need help. Bonus: no need to come to a meeting! This position allows you to tinker from the comfort of your own sofa. contact@wcefk12.org
Our Wish for you on November 21
Kick off the holiday shopping season with a lot of flair and sparkle at Wish in Walnut Creek on November 21 from 4-7:00 pm. Need to pick up a Thanksgiving hostess gift? Or a gift for your child’s teacher? Start your holiday shopping at Wish, mention WCEF, and 10% goes back to our schools! Unable to make it on November 21, giveback carries through all weekend. Support a locally owned business that supports public education.
Wish Location: 2333 Boulevard Circle, Walnut Creek (now open Sundays 11-4 through the holidays!)
Trot, trot as fast (or slow) as you can….
That’s right folks, the Forma Turkey Trot countdown is on! A family-friendly event with 10K/5K/Kids runs, it’s guaranteed to perk you up before the tryptophan kicks in. Use code “WCEF19” and $10 of the registration goes back to WCEF. Now there’s a partnership we can all be thankful for. Register today! We also need volunteers for the week leading up to the race and day of. Volunteer info here.
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 WCEF recoups 20%. We love everything about this charming lot across from Acalanes High School, from their hours (9am-9pm, 7 days a week), to the quality selection and the helpers who load up your tree. Don’t forget to grab your free bottle of honey!
Honey Bear Trees now until December 24
100 Reasons
#givingtuesday is December 3, and we celebrate every day that encourages people to do something good. Volunteer. Donate to a cause. Help a neighbor. This year, we’re asking you to join us and do something good. Reach out and volunteer for WCEF. Donate. Help us create well-funded schools and well-rounded students.
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