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Calendar
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May
| | Thurs | May 7 | ROPES awards ceremony, WCI Gym, 7PM | | Tues | May 19 | PTA Meeting, 7 PM | | Mon | May 25 | Memorial Day Holiday - No School | | Tues | May 26 | Open House, 6 PM | | Fri | May 29 | Short Day - TK/K dismissed at 11:20 AM; Grades 1-5 dismissed at 12:30 PM |
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Principal's Message
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Dear Parents,
Thank you, third through fifth grade parents, for having your child in school on time during testing. Next week is our last week, so let's make sure everyone is here, especially from Mrs. Wikander's and Adams' classes, so we can finish up!
All FIFTH GRADERS must be in school on Monday and Tuesday, May 4 and 5, for the 5th grade science test. It will be held from 1:00- 2:30 pm.
If you have enjoyed any of our wonderful events this year, made new friends, and helped build community, thank our dedicated PTA President, Mandy Wells, and our incredible Executive Board and Committee Members. We are still in need of officers to step up and keep our calendar active next year. We can't do it without you, so please don't assume "someone" will step up and take over. Be that someone for Murwood! Volunteer to be on our board so we can continue to do what is best for children and our community. If I can answer any questions, please call me.
Thank you,
Carol Nenni
Murwood Principal
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From the Office
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Once again, we are noticing a trend of students that are looking for snacks at the start of school and at recess. Please make sure your children are getting a good breakfast (always include protein!) before they head off to school. If your mornings are rushed, try keeping some 'grab and go' items in your pantry...things like string cheese, granola bars, whole grain toaster waffles or toast with nut/soy butter, trail mix, fruit, and hard-boiled eggs are just a few great options. Also be sure to pack a healthy snack for them or, better yet, have your child pack snacks (grown-up approved, of course) in their backpack the night before.
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From the PTA President
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Dear Murwood Families,
Next week is National Teacher Appreciation Week (of course, we extend the celebration to the entire Murwood staff), and we're very excited to pamper our teachers and staff. Please be sure to check in with your room parent for a schedule of events, but also remember that testing is still going on for the upper grades. We're asking that parents leave by 8:15, so that testing can begin on time. Please check the link below for opportunities to help out during this week.
We're also still looking for a few more people to serve on the PTA's executive board. Please contact me, Mrs. Nenni, or any of the other board members for more information.
Murwood PTA would also like you to join us for the May general meeting. We will be voting on collaborative fundraising, finishing up old business for the year, and saying good bye to some board members.
Mandy Wells
PTA President
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PTA Corner
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AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT REMINDER
Pick up after class must be prompt. Please confirm end times of your child's class. Arrange alternative pick up with Keyspot for times you may be late. Class schedules are available on the PTA website. Students can not be held in the front office.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK IS COMING UP!
The week of May 4th - 8th is Teacher Appreciation Week at Murwood. During this week we show our appreciation for our excellent and dedicated teachers. Each day we will be doing something special for our teachers. We need parent volunteers to make this a special week, so please sign up if you are interested and can help. If you have any questions, please email
HONOR SOMEONE SPECIAL! MURWOOD HONORARY SERVICE AWARD NOMINATIONS
Please take a moment to say thank you to someone special who serves the children at our school. Murwood PTA is accepting nominations for our Volunteer Service Awards. Anyone who has contributed to the welfare of our children is eligible, whether within or outside the realm of PTA. Nominations must be received by May 15, 2015.
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Keyspot Corner
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Save the Date -
Murwood Keyspot's Evening of the Arts
Friday May 22nd 6pm $5.00 per person
Drama Club Play - Munchkin Mediation - Conflict Resolution in OZ - "It's one year later and all the famous characters have returned to Oz. They've been having trouble readjusting, and their quarrels have led to the throwing of more than one yellow brick. With the usual memorable tunes and silly humor, Munchkin Mediation introduces and reinforces strategies for controlling anger, using "I-statements," active listening, sharing perspectives, and finding win-win solutions to conflict."
Kindergarten Play - The Great Kapok Tree
Kindergarten Chorus
Skits, Art Show, Super Raffle, Bake sale, fun for the entire family!
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WCEF
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TWO DAYS Until the WCEF Spring Gala!
"Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Future"
Friday, May 1, 2015
Tickets Available Now!
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We are looking forward to seeing you there and honoring some wonderful stakeholders in our history. Thank you to everyone who is coming to support our students and help us celebrate!
Tickets for this event are available online now. For more information, click here. To purchase tickets by phone, contact Stacy Howard at (925) 963-4795.
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Character Counts
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Character trait
for April is:
The Pillar of Citizenship
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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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