Coming very soon is the Fiesta Para La Escuela, our annual Auction for Education event.  The auction team has been hard at work, gathering donations and preparing class projects for bidding.  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 the auction event on March 3.  Whether you attend the Fiesta on March 3, participate in the on-line auction, or support our school with your time, we appreciate you.  By working together we all make Murwood an exciting learning community.

COMMUNITY SURVEY

A reminder to all 5th graders planning to participate in ROPES your registration form is due in the office by Friday, February 24.  If you are still considering participating in the program we have additional information books available in the office.

SPRING 2012 AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS NOW ENROLLING!

Registration for the Spring After-School Enrichment Programs is now open and ends Wednesday, February 15. Classes begin the week of February 27. There are several classes that fill up quickly, so DON'T WAIT!  This ASE session for the school year includes great classes:  Chess, Field Games, Computers, Tennis, Yoga/Zumba, Indoor Broom Hockey, Village Music and Mad Science!

 

The 2012 Spring Afterschool Enrichment Program packet includes class descriptions and registration/waiver forms and can be printed from the Murwood PTA website.  You can also pick up a packet in the school office.  Please turn completed forms into the school office no later than February 15.  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.

 

STELLA & DOT

If you did not get a chance to attend the Stella & Dot Party you can still shop online at www.stelladot.com/corinnebruzzone at check out type in Murwood so our school gets credit.  The more our school earns the more items will be available at our auction.  The party is open through the end of next week.

 

HOW MUCH DO YOU LOVE YOUR SCHOOL?

Enter the I Love My School sweepstakes for a chance to win 1,000 Bonus Box Tops for your school: http://bit.ly/A8qm4R!  And in honor of February, we're giving some love to our Box Top families.  During the month of February, for every 10 redeemable Box Tops your child submits, their name will be entered into a drawing for a free gelato from Naia Felateria.  If you use a ziplock bag to turn in your Box Tops, just be sure to put your child's name and teacher's name on the bag to be sure they are entered.

AUCTION NEWS     

AUCTION TICKETS - FIESTA PARA LA ESCUELA - GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!:You do not want to miss out on your opportunity to bid on hot items like a Hawaiian Vacation, A tour of ABC Studios with Dan Ashley or a Ride Along on Oakland's Antique Firetruck for 8, including a stop at Fenton's Ice Creamery.  ONLY 7 more days to purchase your tickets.  Tickets are $65/person. 

 

AUCTION TEAM MEETING:We're in the home stretch now! Be a part of our team and help us figure out those final details at our meeting this Thursday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 pm at the home of Aimee Moss. Contact Aimee at aimee@mosscpa.com or 256-4522 for more info or for directions.

 

PTA MEETING & AUCTION FIESTA PREVIEW: Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Feb. 21, a short 2 weeks away! Our regular PTA meeting will begin at 7:00 pm but you'll want to come at 6:00 for an auction preview, including delicioso snacks and online bidding. Please come! It will be fun! ¡Venga, por favor! ¡Definitivamente nos divertiremos!

 

RAFFLE! RAFFLE! RAFFLE!: Keep selling those raffle tickets! The raffle drawing is on March 3, during the school auction. If you need more tickets, you can pick them up in the office!

 

THE PTA IS THINKING AHEAD AND NEEDS YOU!

Would you like to be actively involved with how the PTA spends its money and resources?

Would you like to know a lot more about what is going on around the Murwood campus?

 

Be a part of the PTA...and better yet, the PTA Board.  Come to any or all of the monthly meetings and consider participating on the board.  The PTA Board has openings each year and the ones available for the 2012-13 are:  Treasurer, Financial Secretary, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President (shared position with someone already in place), 4th Vice President (shared position with someone already in place) and Secretary.  If you are (or know someone who might be) interested in being a part of the board - or if you would like more information about the responsibilities of these positions - please contact Cortny Christensen at cortny.christensen@oracle.com.   All nominations will be presented at the March 20 PTA meeting.

Saint Mary's College Basketball 2012 Summer Camps

Spring Break Camp and Summer Camps

Great Books at Great Prices

The Friends of the Walnut Creek Library's Quarterly Book Sale is on Saturday, February 18 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Walnut Creek Library Oak View Room.  Following a break from 2:30 - 3:00 pm, we will have the Bag Sale from 3:00 - 5:00 pm.  During this time, you may fill a grocery bag with books for $3.00.  All proceeds from the book sale are donated to the Walnut Creek Library for new books and children's programs.  Thanks for supporting your Walnut Creek Library! Please contact Cindy Jordan at 925-699-3751 with any questions.