News From Murwood PTA

Today was a Soul Shoppe day at Murwood. The students attended workshops with Daniel, our Soul Shoppe facilitator. They learned that sometimes things happen in people's lives that cause them to act out in ways that are hurtful or harmful to others. Using the metaphor of "leaking the balloon" students learned that the actions of others can be a result of their feelings. The younger students identified feelings that prevent people from getting along with each other. They learned three ways to prevent treating others in harmful ways or bullying. They are to empty your balloon before you leak out on others, Stop and Breathe, or use the "I feel, I need" statements, similar to the "I Message". With older students Daniel taught us that there are three different types of bullying: Physical Bullying, hits and kicks, Social Bullying, spreading rumors, breaking up friendships and Verbal Bullying, using "put downs" or making fun of others. The students learned about F.R.E.E. to stop bullying; Flow - don't let it bother you, Radar- find a way to get safe, move closer to a teacher or others, Express - speak up, use a strong "I Message" to let the person bullying know that it's not okay, Enough - know when to ask for help from an adult. These tools are helping us to create a safe school.

From the Office

NOVEMBER SCHEDULE

During the month of November our school schedule is adjusted for staff development, parent-teacher conferences and holidays.

The following dates are non-attendance days for students:

November 10 - Staff Development

November 11 - Veteran's Day

November 21-25 - Thanksgiving Holiday

The following dates are minimum school days students in grades 1-5 will be dismissed at 12:15:

November 16-18

All Kindergarten students will attend from 8:00-11:50 on minimum days with the exception of Wednesday, November 16 which remains 8:00-11:20.

PAPER SAVER

We are beginning our paper saver program again in order to conserve natural resources and save the cost of copying. Only the youngest child in the family will bring home paper notices in their Wednesday envelope.

PTA Corner

COME TO THE PTA MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 AT 7:00 PM

Please join us immediately following the Fundraising Meeting for our next PTA Meeting on Tuesday, November 15 at 7:00 pm in the library. We'll be updating you on some of the great happenings at Murwood and Mrs. Cheney will talk about Murwood's status as a Program Improvement school. Here is the evening's agenda!

COME TO THE FUNDRAISING MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 AT 6:00 PM

We will be planning for the upcoming Holiday Boutique on Saturday, December 3, including discussing our volunteer needs for registration and silent auction items. Come and learn how you can help make our first Holiday Boutique a success!

We will also be working on Auction invitations. Meet us in the library on Tuesday, November 15 between 6:00-7:00 pm to help with the Auction for Education. We will be assembling the invitations for the Auction to go out to our Murwood Families! Your help is greatly appreciated!

MURWOOD'S HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE AND GINGERBREAD SHOPPE
Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 3 because the most fabulous event of the season will be happening right here at Murwood. Our first ever Holiday Boutique and Gingerbread Shoppe will be from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Buy local; support 40 different small businesses and talented artisans. Support Murwood; the Boutique will be a family friendly event with a silent auction featuring the class baskets, a cookie auction, a kids-only shopping area (Gingerbread Shoppe) where everything is $10 or less, lunch for purchase, and a fun FREE holiday puppet show. Check out our Facebook page at Murwood Holiday Boutique and Gingerbread Shoppe or contact Shelden Hyde at sheldenhyde@astound.net for more information. All your holiday shopping in one room. This is an entrance free event; please plan to be there, and bring a friend!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OUR HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE AND GINGERBREAD SHOPPE ON DECEMBER 3

We have loads of fun jobs that only require you and a smile. We need people for set-up, breakdown, cashiers, gift wrappers, shopping helpers, ticket takers, auction supervisors, vendor support and greeters. Please come support our Holiday Boutique by helping us to make it an incredible day of shopping and fun for everyone! Please contact sheldenhyde@astound.net to sign up and thank you in advance for you participation.

BAKERS NEEDED FOR OUR COOKIE AUCTION ON DECEMBER 3

As part of the Murwood Holiday Boutique we will hold a COOKIE AUCTION. This is an opportunity to share your favorite holiday treat recipe with our community, get a jump start on your holiday baking and support our favorite school. Here are the details:

WHO: you and your family

WHAT: bake 1-2 dozen cookies or likewise holiday treats, plate and wrap in plastic wrap WHEN: December 3, 2011 is the cookie auction. Please drop them off by 10:00 am

WHERE: Murwood School

WHY: This is an opportunity to get everyone at our school involved in the "FUN"draiser. Whether you are providing the baked goods or bidding on them you are helping our school to reach its financial goals. Your participation will help make this new event exciting and success! Contact Garnet Shah at garnetshah@hotmail.com with questions or for more information.

MNN OPEN HOUSE STARTED NOVEMBER 7

Starting Monday, November 7, interested 4th and 5th grade students have been invited to come try out the new MNN (Murwood News Network) equipment. The MNN Room will be open at 7:45 am everyday. Up to 11 students will be allowed per day (first come first serve). Students will be dismissed when the bell rings to go to class rather than staying until 8:30 am. Because there are so many days off this month, the daily broadcast won't start until we get back from Thanksgiving break...the week of November 28. This time can be used by the students to get familiar with the new software and setup. Email MMuller@wcsd.k12.ca.us with any questions.

WCEF

Join us at the Turkey Trot, First Friday and Annual Report

Be part of Walnut Creek's premier holiday event, the 19th Annual Walnut Creek Sports & Fitness Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Kids Fun Runs,

Here's how you can join in!

Run! 10K, 5K and Kids Fun Run
Volunteer! We need 200 volunteers to help make this event a success. There are many time frames you can choose from!
Sponsor a Runner! Prizes awarded to the top fundraisers

First Friday!! Click here to view the latest exclusive discounts and special offers from local businesses that support our Walnut Creek Schools. Thank you for supporting our students through WCEF.

The WCEF 2010-2011 Annual Report is now available for viewing on line.

Calendar

		November
10	Thu	No School/District Staff Development
11	Fri	No School/Veteran's Day
15	Tue	Fundraising Meeting, 6pm, Library
15	Tue	PTA Meeting, 7pm, Library
16-18	Wed-Fri	Short School Days
21-22	Mon-Tue	No School/Parent Conferences
23	Wed	No School
24-25	Thu-Fri	Thanksgiving Holiday

Community News

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

Children's Winter Festival and WCI Glee Club Celebrate the Return of Walnut Creek on Ice
The holiday season kicks off with Walnut Creek on Ice again becoming the place in town for families to have fun. The ink in CivicPark opens Friday, Nov. 11. On Saturday, Nov. 12, the rink hosts its first ever Children's Festival (11 am -2 pm) The festivities include music by the Walnut Creek Intermediate Glee Club, live ice sculpturing, face painting, magician, skating performances and raffle prizes every ½ hour. Lace up your skates and glide around 8,000 square feet of ice, partially covered by a tent structure that allows guests to skate rain or shine. The rink is available for birthday parties, lessons, private parties and fundraisers. General admission is $15 per person; kids three and under are free. Admission includes skate rental. The rink is brought to you by Walnut Creek's Downtown Business Association and the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Bureau.

www.iceskatewalnutcreek.com or call (925)935-SNOW (7669).

Warriors Basketball Camp Winter 2011-12

Boys and Girls, Ages 7-15

Walnut Creek Warriors Lacrosse

Registration Is Open for the Spring 2012 Season

Girl and Boy Teams Ages 7-14

After-School Program

Contra Costa JCC-California Adventure Camps

Boys and Girls 1st - 5th grades

Quick 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

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