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 Murwood Elementary
eNewsletter
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
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Calendar
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December
| | Dec 12 | Fri | Keyspot Evening of Theatre presents Super Social Skills: How to Interact With Humans - The Musical | | Dec 17 | Wed | Charleston Wrap pick-up | | Dec 22 thru Jan 2 | Mon-Fri | Winter Break |
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January
| | Jan 5 | Mon | First Day Back in 2015! |
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Principal's Message
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Dear Parents,
The MW Office Staff thanks you for being so kind and showering us with lovely gifts at this time of year. This year, we ask that you join PTA or donate a gift card to our Giving Tree. That's a gift that keeps on giving! Thank you!
INTERNET ESSENTIALS
We know that many students and their families would like to have Internet service at home so they can do homework, search for jobs, download music, communicate with others and much more. We also believe the Internet can be an important part of your child's education. That's why we want to make sure you know about a new program provided by Comcast called Internet Essentials.
THE HOUR OF CODE
This week many of our second through fifth grade students have been participating in a program called the Hour of Code. This introduction to computer science is designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. Code.org has organized this free program for the week of December 8-14 in celebration of Computer Science Education Week. The program is self-guided and can be accessed at code.org. Give it a try! The students viewed a special message tweeted by President Obama congratulating them for participating in this exciting event!
Thank you,
Carol Nenni
Murwood Principal
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From the Office
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Please be sure to come in and check the lost & found...we have a lot of jackets that would love to be reunited with their owners before the break.
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From the PTA President
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Dear Murwood Families,
Congratulations to our 5th Grade band students and Laura Marks! They were great at joint 5th grade/WCI concert last night. For many of these students, this is the first time they have performed in front of a group. Look on the MW website for audio of last night's concert!
Just a reminder, there is still time to add your favorite recipes (up to 5) to our Murwood Cookbook.
PTA President
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PTA Corner
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REFLECTIONS
Congratulations to Corinne S. and Alisa M.! These young ladies had their Reflections entries chosen to move up to the next level. Corinne's literature piece entitled The World and Alisa's piece One Smile will be entered in the county competition next month. Good luck, ladies!
RECIPES NEEDED!
Please share your favorite recipes for our fabulous Murwood PTA Cookbook. The link to the website is http://www.typensave.com/get-started/ (User Name: MEPTA and Contributor Password: pudding387). Reserve your copy today. Deadline for recipe submissions is December 15, 2014. The cookbook will be coming out March 2015. Contact Renee Brooks for more information.
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Keyspot Corner
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SAVE THE DATE
Murwood Keyspot Presents -
"Super Social Skills - How to Interact with Human Beings - The Musical"
Captain Invisible, Freeze Frame, The Green Pen, and Info Blast are superheroes with a problem. Well, a lot of problems and they've been flagged by the ISS (International Society for Superheroes, of course) as "not mixing well with the general population." Ouch! Fortunately, their Advisors at the ISS want to help them improve, sending them on a mission to master people skills.
Friday December 12th 5pm
Tickets cost $5 Contact Garnet at Keyspot with any questions.
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WCEF
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Looking for the perfect holiday gift?
This holiday season give the gift of education. During this season of giving thanks and sharing our blessings,please consider making a tax-deductible gift to WCEF in honor of your child, a family member or friend, or in memory of someone special in your life.
Thanks to donors like you, WCEF has been able to maintain the well-rounded educational opportunities and the enriching and engaging learning environments our students need to prepare them for the demands of the 21st century. Click here to see all the wonderful opportunities that your gift would help provide for the more than 5,000 students that we support! Your gift, in any amount makes a difference.
Please donate today and give the gift of education to our students.
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Annual Report
The WCEF 2013/2014 Annual Report is available online. Click here to view.
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Rossmoor Friends of WCEF Club: Las Lomas HS Common Core Hands-on Lesson
Do you have family and friends living in Rossmoor? Please let them know about the Rossmoor Friends of WCEF club meeting at Rossmoor on December 11 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM in Creekside Rooms 1&2 for all Rossmoor residents. There will be a hands-on presentation fromLas Lomas High School teacher/coaches on Common Core. For more information please contact Liz Davis at [email protected] or call 925.933.9233.
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WCEF Business Partner Deals Good All Month Long!
Honey Bear Trees & Wreaths: Purchase your Christmas tree, wreath or greens through 12/24/2014 and HoneyBear will donate 20% of your purchase back to WCEF. Click here to print the coupon. Located across from Acalanes High School at the corner of Deer Hill Rd and Pleasant Hill Rd (7-days a week from 9:00am to 9:00pm).
Check out our December Business Partner deals! These businesses have invested in our students' educationand are offering special discounts throughout the month of December just be sure to mention WCEF!
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Character Counts
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Character trait
for December is:
The Pillar of Caring
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Community eFlyers
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These links are all Walnut Creek School District approved flyers that are electronic. Please use the links below to view the newest flyers or click on Community Flyers to view all electronic flyers on the Walnut Creek School District website.
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Looking for a fun and meaningful Winter Break experience for your K-5th grader? Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation is holding Winter Camp ARF on December 22- 23, 9am-12pm and December 29-30, 9am-12pm.
Play games, make crafts, meet our animals, and more! $150 per child; register with a friend and save! All fees help support ARF's life saving programs. Register online at www.youth.arf.net. Questions? [email protected] 925.296.3152
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