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 Wednesday, February 11, 2015

No school February 12-16!!!  See you next Tuesday!!!

Calendar
                January/February
Jan 20- Feb 20Mon-FriOne School, One Book Program
Feb 12ThursNo School - Staff Development Day
Feb 13FriNo School - President's Day
Feb 16MonNo School - President's Day
Feb 18WedAuction Meeting - 6 PM
PTA Meeting - 7 PM
Feb 19ThursTK/K Registration Information Meeting - WCI Library @ 7 PM 
Feb 20FriFamily Movie Night - Charlotte's Web - Doors open at 5 PM - Movie starts at 5:30 PM - Remember to bring your yoga mats and sleeping bags
Feb 27FriShort Day

Principal's Message

Dear Parents,

 

Please keep reading Charlotte's Web and enjoy a beautiful five day family weekend! See you bright and early Tuesday morning!
 

Thank you,

Carol Nenni

Murwood Principal

From the Office

Reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, 12th, Friday, 13th, and Monday, 16th February.  Enjoy your 5-Day weekend!

 

Our district will be holding a Kindergarten Informational Meeting on Thursday, February 19th, at Walnut Creek Intermediate for incoming TK and Kindergarteners.  Please see the attached flyer for more information, and RSVP to Sandy Miller (925-944-6850 x2000) at the district office.

PTA Corner

STILL TIME TO Register FOR ASE

Classes do have limited seats and are filling fast, so register now.

 

Check out the courses for this term -  Public Speaking and Debate,  Cooking by Geography,  Homework Club,  Tennis Club,  Singing Classes,  Dancing Classes, Broom Hockey, Yoga,  Physics with Legos,  Cartoon Computer programming,  a New Kid Science Class, Running Club, Chess, a new Art class.

 

Check out the ASE Spring Webpage on the Murwood PTA Website or pick up a packet in the school office.

 

Questions? Contact Amy Cole at 415-517-9403 or [email protected]

PTA Luau Auction for Eduction

AUCTION RSVP and Payments
Did you get hit on the head with a coconut?    Please remember to return your Auction RSVP and payment in the Wednesday Envelope by February 12th.  After this, prices will increase. Food, fun and a VIP appearance by football legend, Dwight Clark.   This is an event you do not want to miss!!    Visit our website if you wish to purchase tickets via credit card and to make donations to the Auction for Education Luau.

AUCTION VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!
Without parent volunteers, the auction will not be able to take place.   The revenue from the auction supports much-needed programs at Murwood such as the science program, the library, classroom materials and PTA events.   Please visit sign up genius to volunteer.  The next Auction Planning Meeting will be held on February 18th at 6:00 pm in the school library.  

RESTAURANT DONATIONS
Do you have a favorite restaurant?  Please consider donating a gift card to the auction or asking the restaurant for a donation.   Please email [email protected] if you would like to help with a restaurant donation.

WCEF

 

Save The Date: Veggie Grill 50% Event

50% Back to Our Students. Thursday, February 19 from 12:00-9:00 PM. Just mention WCEF when dining in or carrying out. Tell your family, friends and neighbors! Click here for all the details.

 

WCEF Business Partner Deals Good All Month Long!

Check out our February Business Partner and all the businesses supporting our schools and students.  These businesses have invested in our students' education and are offering special discounts throughout the month of January - just be sure to mention WCEF!

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Share your Passion:

WCEF Nominations/Volunteer Information for 2015-2016

Science, Technology, Art, Helping Children, Photography, Blogging, Wellness, Music, Reading...Whatever your passion may be, WCEF would love to hear from you. Do you have a few hours to give or a special talent to share to benefit our students K-12? Interested in volunteering on a non-profit board? Are you looking for a one time volunteer opportunity? Could you help with a small project at your school? Would you like to lead an event or support a committee?     

 

The WCEF Nominating Committee is currently looking for volunteers to fill board positions that will be open in the 2015/16 school year and for smaller tasks that support our students and school sites.  We would love to hear how your passion could benefit WCEF and our students! Please contact Nominating Chair Jennifer Wickboldt or Executive Director Liz Davis if you are interested or would like more information.

Character Counts

Character trait 

for February is:

The Pillar of Fairness

Community eFlyers 

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.

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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