Our character trait for the month of January is Citizenship. At school the students learn how to share, follow rules and make our school and community better. You can model citizenship for your child at home by getting involved in community affairs and staying informed. There are lots of opportunities to get involved in the Murwood Community. You can start by attending Family Fun Nights, such as next Friday's movie night, or by attending PTA or MAC meetings. Most importantly stay informed, make it a point to read the eNews every week. If you know someone who doesn't receive or read the eNews share information with them and encourage them to sign up to receive this valuable communication.

From the Office

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DIVERSE ABILITY AWARENESS EVENT ON JANUARY 11

Please help with our second annual Diverse Abilities Awareness Event on January 11. This is an event which helps students understand those who have differences in the way they learn or experience school. Volunteers are needed to help with different activities set up in the multipurpose room. The activities are designed to help children understand what it might be like to have a physical, visual or learning disability. Last year the students and teachers found this to be a really valuable experience, so please come help and help us teach others how to better understand those who have different ways of learning. We need volunteers to work 2-3 hour shifts. Please contact Elizabeth Boegel at elizabethboegel@gmail.com if you are interested in helping.

ROPES ORIENTATION

The Walnut CreekSchool District is holding an informational Rite of Passage Experience (ROPES) Orientation for any interested fifth grade students and parents on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the WCI Library. Click here to see flyer.

PTA Corner

WALKING CLUB HELP NEEDED

As we start off 2012, we are looking for a few volunteers to help keep the Walking Club available to our students during lunch. Volunteers are needed on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Walking Club is held each day on the field from 11:45 -12:30. If you can help, please contact Tracie Granzotto at tracie_at_home@yahoo.com.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

You are invited to follow the yellow brick road to Murwood's Movie Night: Sing-a-long Wizard of Oz!
Friday, January 13th, 6:30pm

Murwood's Multi-Purpose room

Cookies and Milk will be provided for a treat.

This is a free event for the entire family.

*Parents or guardians are required to stay with your children.

Feel free to come dressed as your favorite character from the movie.

Bring your lawn chairs, sleeping bags and a picnic dinner.

See you somewhere over the rainbow!

AUCTION & PTA MEETINGS

Come out and join us for our next Auction Meeting on Tuesday, January 17th at 6pm in and stay for the PTA meeting at 7pm. We will be meeting in the library. We are looking for someone to help with planning the parties!! Please contact Danielle Scheg at schegd@yahoo.com or Shelden Hyde at Sheldenhyde@astound.net.

FIESTA PARA LA ESCUELA, AUCTION 2012!

The spring auction is right around the corner! You won't want to miss out on this fun evening on March 3 at the Clubhouse at Boundary Oaks. The early bird ticket price is $55 per person. Early bird pricing expires January 13, so don't delay!

SPRING ASE

Spring ASE registration is just around the corner! Registration will start on January 23, 2012 and end on February 15, 2012. Classes will begin the week of February 27th. Some of the classes offered this session are - Chess, Field Games, Computers, Tennis, Yoga/Zumba, Indoor Broom Hockey, Village Music and Mad Science. Register early to guarantee your spot! Registration info will be online starting January 23rd and also available in the office. For questions please email murwoodase@gmail.com.

MURWOOD SCIENCE FAIR

The Murwood Science Fair is Thursday, February 2. Have started your Science Fair project yet? Check the Science page on the Murwood School website for places to go for ideas. Paperwork is also shown there.

Calendar

		January
11	Wed	Diverse Ability Event
12	Thu	Ropes Orientation, 5th Grade, WCI Library, 7:00-8:30pm
13	Fri	Family Fun Night, MPR, 6:30pm
16	Mon	No School, Martin Luther King Observance
17	Tue	Auction Meeting, 6pm
17	Tue	PTA meeting, Library, 7pm

Community News

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

Join Us For Fun Scouting Events Boy Scout Troop #216

Open House Meetings & Activities for All New Boy Scouts & Parents

Chess at Walnut Heights

Berkely Chess School offering classes for

Boys & Girls 1st thru 8th Grade

Gcamp Galileo

Art, Science & Outdoors

Lafayette and other bay area locations

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

E-News Submissions

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