You may have noticed the "10% Goes Back To School" signs at your local grocery stores lately. Over the last month, your purchases have accumulated money those products will donate to our school. Starting September 19th, a code will be printed on the bottom of your receipt for you to redeem that money for Murwood. Starting September 19th, take your code and go to
www.backtoschools.escrip.com and select Murwood. Enter the code on your receipt and Murwood will receive that money you've earned. It's that easy. If you don't have access to a computer, you can bring your receipt into the office and we can enter it for you. Escrip members contributions will be automatically donated. Entries must be made by October 13th.
INNISBROOK SALES ARE TAKING OFF
Innisbrook sales continue through September 21st. If you have not receive a packet, please contact Danielle Scheg at schegd@yahoo.com. Fifty percent of proceeds from each purchase will go to Murwood, so please show your support by participating in the sale.
Fifth Grade Families - Proceeds from Fourth Grade sales will be used to lower Outdoor Education costs for the student's Fifth Grade class next fall.
Fourth Grade Families - Proceeds from each student's sales will be used to off-set their own individual Outdoor Education costs. EVERY sale counts!
REFLECTIONS PROGRAM 2011-12
The Murwood PTA is proud to sponsor the Reflections Program. Reflections provides an opportunity for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by the theme
"Diversity Means..." Students can submit entries in six different categories; Literature, Photography, Visual Arts, Musical Composition, Dance Choreography, and Film Production. Entry forms and category rules are available on the Murwood Elementary School PTA website.
Completed entry forms and submissions are due in the Office by Monday, October 10, 2011.
Any questions can be directed to the Reflections Chair, Tracie Granzotto,at tracie_at_home@yahoo.com.
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
Calling all Vendors, Home Business Owners, etc. We would like to talk to you regarding Murwood's First Holiday Boutique! Please contact Shelden Hyde at
sheldenhyde@astound.net.
AUCTION COMMITTEE MEETING
Come join us for our first Auction Committee Meeting of the school year, on Tuesday, September 28th at 7pm in the Library.
HARVEST FEST IN THE WILD WEST!
Save the date:
Saturday, October 22nd, 11-2pm
on the Murwood Campus
This is a family event that is free to attend.
Los Gallos Taqueria $2 tacos
Blush Frozen Yogurt
Games & Prizes
Petting Zoo
Book Fair
Live entertainment and MORE!
Keep an eye on the e-news and Wednesday folders for more information. Volunteer opportunities still available. Contact Garnet: garnetshah@hotmail.com for more information.
BOX TOPS 1, 2, 3
Three tips for better Box Tops results:
1. Make sure to check the expiration date on your Box Tops. Anything earlier than 12/31/11 has expired and is not redeemable.
2. If you are using the Box Top sheets that come home in the Wednesday envelope, please be sure to NOT use staples. Tape or glue stick are acceptable adherents, or if it's easier just throw them in a Ziplock bag (which is a participating Box Top vendor). Be sure to mark it with your teacher's name so you're sure to get classroom credit.
3. If your family doesn't purchase any products with Box Tops on them you can still earn credit for Murwood if you shop online. Log onto www.boxtops4education.com and through the earn tab you can shop at your favorite stores, (ex: Nordstrom, Target, Old Navy, Toy R Us, Justice, and more) and a portion of your total will come back to us.
Thank you for your support.
LEGISLATIVE NEWS
The 2011-12 school year is shaping up to be another challenging one! The economy continues to be a major issue at both the state and federal level, and education continues to suffer. State-wide, school budgets are facing yet another year of inadequate revenues, with some school districts taking drastic measures to save money.
In the recent "Blueprint for Great Schools" report, Superintendent Tom Torlakson stated: "There's no question that the financial emergency facing California's schools represents the biggest roadblock in our path, made even more daunting by the recent failure to reach a bipartisan budget agreement." (Read the complete report at www.cde.ca.gov)
Murwood PTA Legislation team is once again gearing up to work hard on behalf of the children to ensure that your legislators hear your voice, and do what is right for our children's education.
We will be keeping you informed about issues that affect education, organizing letter writing campaigns to local legislators and in the spring will take our annual Advocacy Day trip to Sacramento.
What can you do to help?
Go to your Murwood PTA meetings - a great way to get informed, and meet other parents who care about education. Sign up at www.lastrampaspta.org for legislative alerts and for more information.
Questions? Contact Soumya Saratchandran [Legislative Rep for Murwood] at soumyasarat@yahoo.com. 
Whole Foods Shopping Day is TODAY - 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.