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Book Fair this week! Halloween Carnival on Saturday!
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Calendar
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October
| | Mon-Fri | Oct 19-23 | Book Fair - Library - Monday through Friday from 2-4 PM and during lunchtime for the kids. Tuesday night 6:30-8 PM, with guest readers for the kids while parents shop and attend the PTA meeting. Saturday during the Halloween Carnival from 11 AM-3 PM | | Weds | Oct 21 | MAC Meeting - 4:30 PM in the Library | | Weds | Oct 21 | Science Camp Gift Wrap Fundraiser over | | Thurs | Oct 22 | Coffee with Carol - 8:30 AM in the teacher's lounge | | Sat | Oct 24 | Halloween Carnival - 11 AM to 3 PM - Book Fair also open | | Weds | Oct 28 | CCC Meeting - 7 PM at WCI | | Weds | Oct 28 | Picture Day make-up day | | Fri | Oct 30 | Halloween Parade - 8:15-9 AM around the school track
Pumpkin Contest
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,
Please join us tomorrow morning for "Coffee with Carol" at 8:30 AM. Bring your friends, especially new families, to hear about what is going on at Murwood!
Thanks to April Cherrington, and all the parents who came to our Parent Education Night to learn more about Conceptual Math and Mindset.
Don't miss our Halloween Carnival this Saturday! Can you sign up and help? I'll be baking cookies, reading to kids, and helping at the cake walk? How about you?
Thank you,
Carol Nenni
Murwood Principal
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From the Office
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Picture Re-Take Day is Coming...Wednesday, October 28th! Look for the flyer in this week's Wednesday envelope.
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PTA President's Message
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Hello Murwood Families! I hope you all enjoyed last nights Parent Education night! We are looking to having more of these as the school year progresses. I hope you have been able to visit the Book Fair and pick up a few more books to become household favorites. Saturday at the Halloween Carnival will be the last day for the Book Fair. Speaking of Halloween Carnival, the Carnival is this Saturday the 24th. There will be plenty of fun activities! Please come and join us as it will also be the last day for the book fair. Mayor Bob Simmons to visit Murwood Walking Club on Wednesday, October 28th from 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM on Wednesday, October 28th. We will need a few extra volunteers to help tally the kids laps. Please contact the PTA if you can help!
I hope you all have a fantastic week! Fire up Your Feet!
Murwood President Colin Wells
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PTA Corner
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COFFEE WITH CAROL TOMORROW
Please join Murwood PTA and Principal Carol Nenni for "Coffee with Carol" tomorrow at 8:30 AM in the teacher's lounge. Come hear about about what's new at school, ask questions, and get to know the community.
How's everyone's gift wrap selling going? Murwood is currently raising money for our science program and outdoor education through a gift wrap and kitchen item sale. Look for the Charleston Wrap packet and shop, shop, shop! Our school code is 7626. It is quick and easy to sign up your child then, forward the online shopping link to relatives who are out of town. The sale ends the week of October 21. Thank you for supporting Murwood and our science program.
REFLECTIONS
We had some amazing Reflections entries this year on the theme of "Let your imagination fly." They are posted by the office. Come by and see the imaginative work of our Murwood students.
BOOK FAIR Our scary Monster Book Fair is in full roar! It is so awesome to see how excited all the students are to see all these new books. As a reminder the book fair is open from 2-4 PM today through Friday. And it is also open during the Halloween Carnival on Saturday.
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL - THIS SATURDAY!
Join us this Saturday, October 24th from 11:30-3pm for our Annual Murwood Halloween Carnival. This is a free Murwood Community event, with a nominal fee for food/cake walk. There will be loads of fun activities for our students, including: Carnival games, cake walk, face painting, Sips and Sliders food truck, and fabulous prizes for students. Remember to stop by the library for our book fair during the carnival. The carnival will come to a close with an amazing Magic Show from 2-2:45pm that you don't want to miss!!
There are still opportunities to volunteer! Click here to sign up for volunteering at this fun event!
PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST
Please bring pumpkins for the Pumpkin Carving Contest next Friday morning. Awards will be awarded at each grade level and to each participant. Make sure you bring it home after school to decorate your home for Halloween!
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From Mrs. Sicotte
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HANDS-ON DISCOVERY DAY AT BAY AREA SCIENCE FAIR
Explore! Discover! Create! is a hands-on discovery day for students ages 5-14. The free event will be held from 9 AM-noon October 24, at the Cal State East Bay, Concord Campus located at 4700 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Concord.
Students at the event move from station-to-station participating in hands-on science and engineering activities, including making ice cream using liquid nitrogen, daytime solar viewing, a Popscicle stick catapult competition, and more. For more information call 925-521-1511.
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Meet the Young Entrepreneurs Who Are Supporting WCEF K-12!
WCEF has some great young entrepreneurs who are helping us reach our fundraising goal.
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Visit Yalla Mediterranean on Mondays in October and support WCEF!
In Greek, Yalla means Let's Go! Every Monday in October, take a break from cooking at home and go to Yalla Mediterranean in Walnut Creek. Whether you dine in or carry out, Yalla will donate 20% of your purchase price to WCEF! This promotion requires that you mention WCEF.
Location and contact info:
1813 Ygnacio Valley Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(in Ygnacio Plaza)
(925) 934-5098
Register today for the Walnut Creek Turkey Trot--entry fees go up after October 31!
Be part of Walnut Creek's Thanksgiving Day tradition: The 23rd annualTurkey Trot 5K/10K Run and Kids Fun Run! Click here to register for the race.
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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.
- Interested in Girl Scouts? A new Daisy troop will be forming at Murwood for Kindergartners and TK'ers. Girl Scouts is a great way to build long lasting friendships, learn life skills, get involved in your community and have a lot of fun! We will be holding an information/interest meeting soon. If curious to learn more, please contact Karen Abbott, 925-407-5591 or [email protected]
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The Lamorinda Rugby program had over 300 players in what was a successful 2014-2015 season. We always welcome new players, ages 7-19. Our main season runs from December to March/April. Registration for the 2015-2016 season is now open. More information and registration at www.lamorugby.com Questions? Email Lamo's Youth Director Adam Browne
- Aquathon at Heather Farms on November 15 - Benefiting Synchronized Swimming Athletes with Disabilities and the Walnut Creek Aquanuts
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