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FRIDAY IS REGULAR DISMISSAL TIME AT 2:35 PM.
Spring break is next week! See you back at school Monday, April 6.
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Calendar
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March
| | Mar 26 | Thurs | Science Fair 6-8 PM | | Mar 27 | Fri | Spirit Day - Twin Day | | Mar 30- Apr 3 | Mon-Fri | Spring Break |
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Principal's Message
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Dear Parents of English Learners,
Please attend our District English Language Advisory Committee meeting TONIGHT, at the Walnut Creek District Office, 960 Ygnacio Valley Road (at the corner of Ygnacio and Walnut) from 7- 8 PM. We are asking for your feedback on programs in which your children participate, how we can raise parent involvement, as well as your input on what you would like to see in programs that serve your children. Thank you.
Thank you,
Carol Nenni
Murwood Principal
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From the Office
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LOST & FOUND
Last call to check the Lost and Found table outside of the office! All items left behind on Friday as we head into break will be donated.
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From the PTA President
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Dear Murwood families,
I hope you are enjoying your auction winnings, the nice weather, and preparations for tomorrow's Science Fair.
Our nominating committee is still looking for next year's PTA board. Please contact Tina Neuhausel if you are interested in taking on one the many important jobs available next year.
Mandy Wells
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PTA Corner
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SCIENCE FAIR
The Science Fair is THIS THURSDAY, March 26th, 6-8 PM. Families welcome, please keep your students with you at all times.
Containers and presentation boards can be dropped off at the MP room today from 2:30-4 PM or Thursday before school. All materials must be picked up by 8:15 AM on Friday morning. Containers and Skyscrapers will be tested at the Science Fair at 6:30 PM.
Questions: [email protected]
SPRING FLING CONCERT
The all school (K-5th grades) spring concert is coming! Save the date for May 21st at 6 PM. We will have a picnic before the concert on the baseball field.
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PTA Luau Auction for Eduction
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MRS. CERRUTI'S FRIDAY FLICKS PARTY
There are still spots left for Mrs. Cerruti's Friday Flicks Party on April 10 from 2:35 - 4:30 pm in Room 3. Your child can kick off their weekend with a special Friday Flicks with Ms. Cerruti. They can bring a blanket and settle in to watch Big Hero 6 with friends. Snacks will be provided. Number of Student Attendees limited to 20. Cost $20. All proceeds benefit the Murwood PTA.
OTHER SIGN-UPS
There are also spots left for several other sign up parties including the 5th Grade Summer Send Off. Sign up sheets are located on the PTA Bulletin Board in the lobby area of Murwood. Not only are these great opportunities to meet other families in the Murwood Community, they also raise much-needed funds for our PTA. For more information, email [email protected].
AUCTION WINNINGS
All auction winnings not picked up last week, will be sent home in the Wednesday Envelope. If you have not paid you account in full, please pay you bill via credit card at http://events.readysetauction.com/murwoodelementarypta/murwoodauction or send a personal check in the Wednesday Envelope addressed to the Murwood PTA - Attn: Fundraising. Thanks for you support!!
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From the Library
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LIBRARY NEWS
A big congratulations to Murwood's 21 third, fourth and fifth graders who completed the three intermediate chapter books nominated for the California Young Reader Medal! We're proud of you Sienna H, Gracelyn S, Will J, David L, Aleesha S, Ian B, Erkhes M, Laurel T, Zach L, Sophia N, Sage B, Adam S, Evan B, Alisa M, Grace D, Kate L, Stella C, Emma F, Madison D, Kailani RW and Esther S. These students joined me for pizza and voting on Monday and we are excited to announce that Wonder by R.J. Palacio was the winning book for our school.
All third through fifth graders were polled on the Picture Books For Older Readers nominees. The winner in this category for Murwood was Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Team by Audrey Vernick.
Pre-K through fifth graders heard and voted on the picture books in the Primary category and choose Too Tall Houses by Gianna Marino as their favorite. Murwood's ballots have been forwarded on and added to a statewide tally. The winning titles for California will be announced on May 1st.
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WCEF
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WCEF Spring Gala on Friday, May 1, 2015
The event, themed "Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Future," will l be held at the Fireside Room,Rossmoor and kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with a no-host cocktail hour, followed by a catered buffet dinner, and awards ceremony to honor some of those who have supported WCEF throughout its 32-year history. Tickets for this event are available online now. For more information go to www.wcefk12.org or to purchase tickets by phone, contact Stacy Howard at (925) 963-4795.
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Sports Basement Charity March Madness!
Help WCEF win our matchup. Head to Sports Basement and mention WCEF at checkout to get 10% off all purchases and give 10% back!
In the spirit of the March Madness tournament local charities are seeded againsteach other in the Sports Basement brackets. You receive a 10% discount & WCEF receives 10% back for our students when you mention WCEF at checkout! The most funds raised win that week's match up and advances to then ext round. Last year we raised $3,246 for our kids! Please let your friends and neighbors know! back!!
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| Extreme Pizza Walnut Creek Joins the Madness! Extreme Pizza is partnering with WCEF and Sports Basement during our March Madness Event. Mention WCEF (Code: WCEF 20) and get 10% off your order and 10% back to our kids! Order online or call (925) 930-6100. |
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Character Counts
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Character trait
for March 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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