News From Murwood PTA

Coming this Saturday is Murwood's first Holiday Boutique. Our volunteers have been hard at work, arranging for vendors to bring a variety of items to school for sale, preparing class baskets for the silent auction and setting up a Gingerbread Shoppe for children to shop in. We are so fortunate that there are so many individuals in our community willing to work so tirelessly for our children. We hope you will attend this fun family event on Saturday.

From the Office

TRAFFIC SAFETY

For the safety of our students we ask that you drive responsibly and respectfully both in the school parking lot and the streets surrounding Murwood. Please obey all speed limits, turn off cell phones and park in designated parking spots only when waiting for your child. Thank you, your attention to safety will keep all of our students safe and prevent a tragic accident.

TOYS FOR TOTS

This year Murwood is participating in the "Toys for Tots" drive sponsored by the Marine Corps. We will be collecting new toys for under privileged children. The barrel will be available for toy drop off until December 14. You can find it just inside the front doors.

PTA Corner

GIFT WRAP NEEDED

The Gingerbread Shoppe needs your leftover and unwanted holiday gift wrap for our boutique this weekend. Donations can be left in room 3 or in the office by Friday. THANKS!!!

MURWOOD'S HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE AND GINGERBREAD SHOPPE

Come out on Saturday, December 3 because the most fabulous event of the season is 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! Here's a sneak peek at our talented vendors and artisans.

Holiday Boutique and Gingerbread Shoppe Schedule
This Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 10:00am-4:00pm
*Holiday Boutique 10:00am sale opens
*Gingerbread Shoppe opens 10:00am until 4:00pm or sellout
*Cookie Auction and Silent Auction begins @ 10:00am
*Cookie Auction ends @12:00pm
*Tacos available from 11:30am- 2:00pm
*"Holiday Treats" Puppet Show by Nick Barrone 2:00pm-3:00pm
doors open at 1:30pm
*Silent Auction items rolling finish commences at 3:00pm and finishes
at 4:00pm
*Boutique closes 4:00pm

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BOUTIQUE

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 your participation.

BAKERS NEEDED FOR BOUTIQUE COOKIE AUCTION

As part of the Murwood Holiday Boutique we will hold a COOKIE AUCTION. This is an opportunity to share your favorite holiday treat 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 other 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 successful! Contact Garnet Shah at garnetshah@hotmail.com with questions or for more information.

TOFFEE SALES

Please pick up your toffee pre-orders this Saturday at the Hospitality Tables at the Holiday Boutique.

REFLECTIONS SHOWCASE ON DECEMBER 3 FROM 11AM - 2PM

Congratulations to Anya A., Kate B., Helen F., Mason G., Parker G., Shealyn H., Pranav N., Adam N., and Sarah N. for submitting such wonderful works of art, photography and literature.

Before or after you have visited the Holiday Boutique and Gingerbread Shoppe, head over to Walnut Creek Intermediary (WCI) to check out the Reflections Showcase in their Library on December 3 from 11:00 am-2:00 pm. What a great way to inspire your budding artist! Show them the amazing works of art created by their peers.

THE PTA IS TOO SKINNY - HELP US FATTEN IT UP

The PTA is looking for volunteers to help with two short-term research projects. If you are interested in helping out with either project or if you don't have time to help out but have some thoughts, please email PTA President Aimee Moss at aimee@mosscpa.com.

1. PTA meeting attendance: We need volunteers to help us collect ideas about how to boost attendance at our monthly meetings.

2. The PTA and Social Media: Should we increase our online presence? We need help researching the best ways of doing that, including the pros and cons of creating an online community group and/or a Facebook page.

WCEF

THIS SATURDAY: Sports Basement Holiday Shopping Date to benefit WCEF Saturday, December 3, 9:00 am-7:00 pm. Take advantage of a 10% discount off your purchases and a 10% donation goes to WCEF all day long. Join us from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm for refreshments and a Holiday Boutique that features our business partners. Click here for all the details!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Walnut Creek Sports and Fitness Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day! What an amazing day with over 4,500 runners and more than 200 volunteers! We are truly blessed with our amazing community that supports our students.

Honey Bear Tree Lot: Purchase your Christmas tree or wreath at Honey Bear from now until December 23 and they will donate 20% of your purchase back to WCEF. Click here to print the coupon.

Calendar

		December
3	Sat	Holiday Boutique and Gingerbread Shoppe
3	Sat	Reflections Showcase
Dec 19- Jan 2		Winter Break

Community News

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

ARF Winter Camp

Crafts, Games, Learn about animal care and behavior!

Boys and Girls, Grades 1-4

Walnut Creek Youth Athletic Association

2010 T-Ball & Baseball Season

Boys & Girls Ages 4-8

Walnut Creek Little League

Baseball & Softball

Boys and Girls Ages 5-18

Great Books at Great Prices

Looking for special books for holiday gifts without breaking the bank? The Friends of the Walnut Creek Library's Quarterly Book Sale is on Saturday, December 10 from 10:00AM-5:00PM at the Walnut Creek Library Oak View Room. Following a break between 2:30-3:00PM, the Bag Sale will be from 3:00-5:00PM. During this time, you may fill a grocery bag with books for just $3.00. All proceeds from the book sale are donated to the library for new books and children's programs. Thanks for supporting your Walnut Creek Library!

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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