News From Murwood

Welcome back to the new school year. I especially want to welcome all of the families new to Murwood. I hope you all had a wonderful summer. We appreciate all of the volunteers who helped with our Welcome Back Registration Day last week. We are off to a great start. Our staff has been busy preparing for the new school year. We are looking forward to a year filled with exciting learning opportunities and continual student growth. We have welcomed several new staff members to Murwood and have some familiar faces in new positions this year. Below is a list of our staffing for 2011-2012.

STAFFING 2011-2012

Kindergarten: Margy Banfield, Carol Hawthorne

K-1 Combination: Paula Shaw

First Grade: Joy Inouye, Laura Miller, Erica Montgomery

Second Grade: Michele Blank, Julie Craik, Brittany Rosenstrauch

K-2 SDC: Adrea Staller

Third Grade: Tina Adams, Marcia Eiler, Colleen Wolff

Fourth Grade: Courtney Hesse, Debbi Pollak

4-5 Combination: Jan Wikander

Fifth Grade: Kevin King, Melody Wine

Title I: Janet Kirkpatrick

From the Office

NOON SUPERVISORS NEEDED

We are looking for Noon Supervisors. If you would enjoy spending time outside with Murwood students then we would love to have you apply to be a Noon Supervisor for the 2011-12 school year. Please contact the office if you are interested.

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

We look forward to seeing all of you at Back to School Night on Thursday, September 1. This is an opportunity for parents to meet their child's teacher and to learn about the grade level curriculum and classroom expectations.

Back To School Night Schedule

6:30-7:15 PM - Classroom Presentations - Grades 4-5

7:15 -7:45 PM - Principal's Welcome, PTA and WCEF Information, Multi-Purpose Room

7:45 - 8:30 PM - Classroom Presentations - Grades 1-3

WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT 2011-12 CALENDAR

See here for this year's school calendar.

PTA CORNER

FALL 2011 AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS NOW ENROLLING!

Registration for the Fall After-School Enrichment Programs is now open and ends Thursday, September 8th. There are several classes that fill up quickly, so DON'T WAIT! This ASE session for the school year includes great classes: Basketball skills, Spanish, Chess, Private or Semi-Private Piano or Guitar Lessons, Engineering with LEGOs, Computers, Chorus, Dance, Volleyball, Mad Science and Tennis!

The 2011 Fall Afterschool Enrichment Program packet includes class descriptions and registration forms and can be printed from the Murwood PTA website at www.murwoodpta.org. You can also pick up a packet in the school office. Please turn completed forms into the school office no later than September 8th. Late registrations may be rejected. Please contact Murwood's After School Enrichment Coordinators with any questions: Kachina Foscalina and Kim Claus at MurwoodASE@gmail.com.

IT'S TIME FOR RELECTIONS
Each year, the National PTA Reflections Program challenges students to create art inspired by a specific theme. This year's Reflections theme is "Diversity Means." If you would like to volunteer to help organize this fun program at Murwood, please contact Tracie Granzotto at
Tracie_at_home@yahoo.com. More information about submitting an entry will be posted on the PTA website soon.

MURWOOD LOVES BOX TOPS
Welcome back to school everyone. We're looking forward to another successful year participating in Box Tops for Education. Last year we raised over $1,000 for our PTA supported programs. Everyone should have received a Box Tops envelope during registration. This is a spot for you to store your clipped tops. Tape it inside a cabinet, throw it in a drawer, whatever is handiest for you. If you didn't get a storage envelope and would like one, extras are available in the office. Bring in any sheets you filled this summer and a new Box Tops sheet will be coming in your Wednesday envelope. Thank you for your support of our Box Top program.

HEADS UP: INNISBROOK SALES BEGIN SOON

The Innisbrook fundraiser begins Aug. 31 and runs through Sept. 21. Keep an eye out for more information next week!

LAST CHANCE TO ORDER SPIRITWEAR

The last day to order Spiritwear is Thurs., Sept. 1. Order forms are available in the office. Don't miss out on this year's fun fashions!

WCEF

WCEF Supports Every Student Every Day!

If you have already made your 2011-2012 donation to WCEF - thank you! If not, donate now using the secure online form and your credit card or click here to print out a donation form and mail it in with your check or credit card number. Your family donation to WCEF supports every student every day! Click here for more information about WCEF and the programs funded for 2011-2012.

First Friday! We are excited to announce the launch of our new business program. Click here to view the exclusive discounts and special offers from local businesses that support our Walnut Creek Schools.

Upcoming Fall Events!

Whole Foods Shopping Day: Tell your family and friends! Our next Whole Foods Shopping Day is September 14^th! 5% of all purchases go back to WCEF.

Downtown Wine Walk: Join us on Wednesday, September 14 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Walnut Creek Downtown Business Association Fall Wine Walk. WCEF receives $25 from every ticket sold by WCEF (be sure to select Walnut Creek Education Foundation prior to ticket purchase). Advance tickets: $30 per person; $35 per person day of event. Click here for information and to purchase tickets. Be sure to select "Walnut Creek Education Foundation" under "How did you hear about this event?"

WCEF's Facebook Page: Check out the WCEF Facebook Page! Be sure to "Like" us to stay up-to-date on our upcoming fall events!

Calendar

		August
8/31	9/21	August 31-September 21 - Innisbrook Fundraiser
		September
1	Thu	Back to School Night
2	Fri	Minimum Day
9	Fri	PTA Back to School Picnic, 6-7:30pm
20	Tue	First PTA Meeting - 7pm in the Library

Community News

Please check out the WCSD website to see informational flyers for these events and other happenings.

School Waste Reduction and Recycling Program

Parent's Focus group about current recycling and waste reduction

8/28/11 at The Gardens at Heather Farm

Links

Murwood School Website Murwood PTA Website

Murwood Keyspot Murwood School Lunch Menu

Walnut Creek School District WCEF - K12

Escrip Walnut Creek Intermediate

Las Lomas High School Las Trampas Creek Council of PTAs

E-News Submissions

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