Murwood Elementary

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 Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Calendar
January
Mon-FriJan 4- Feb 4One School, One Book
WedJan 20Tickets go on sale for the Garden Party Auction for Education
WedJan 20ROPES Informational Meeting (5th grade parents) - WCI Library at 7PM
WedJan 20After School Enrichment registration opens
FriJan 29
Murwood Heritage Night and International Potluck - in the MPR at 5 PM - All Murwood Families are invited

Principal's Message
Dear Murwood Families,

Tickets go on sale TODAY for this year's Garden Party Auction for Education at Scott's Seafood on Saturday, March 19. Join me for what is sure to be a night to remember! Thank you, Laurel McClendon, and Auction Committee. Invitations come home today!
 
Fifth Graders were treated to a ROPES presentation today by former Murwood students Katelyn and Eliza. These young ladies wanted to learn about the difference between typical classroom teaching and teaching students who are deaf or hard of hearing.  They visited a school for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, interviewed the teacher, observed classes and  wrote a report of their findings. Today, they shared photos and insights with our curious fifth graders, generating a lot of interest. 
 
Many of our fifth graders are looking forward to the ROPES meeting TONIGHT at 7:00 PM in the WCI Library.  They will learn all about the ROPES programs and the different projects they can choose. They'll learn all the requirements and take home a booklet to begin planning their ROPES project.  If you cannot make it to the meeting, booklets will be available in the MW office tomorrow. Let's have a great MW showing tonight!
 
Anyone interested in serving two days a week as a noon duty supervisor?  We would love to have you join our team and work a few days or sub when a regular member is not  available. Call the office and let us know.

Carol Nenni
Murwood Principal
From the Office
If your child has been sick at all, please keep in mind that they need to be symptom free (no fever, vomiting, etc.) for a full 24 hours before returning to school...this keeps everyone's immune system healthy!
 
Please remember that every time you need to pick up a child from school during school hours, you must come to the office to show proper identification & sign your child out.  To reduce classroom distractions, we also ask that any drop off items or messages be delivered by office staff.

We are looking for one parent helper on Monday and Tuesday mornings to assist the District Nurse gathering & returning students to their classrooms for hearing testing.  If you would be able to help at all, please contact Stacy in the front office...943.2462, x5002.
From the PTA President
Dear Murwood families, 

Please join us on Friday, January 29th

MURWOOD HERITAGE NIGHT
INTERNATIONAL POTLUCK
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
MURWOOD COMMUNITY ROOM
 
Come, share your culture, enjoy the food and have a wonderful time!

View this flyer for more information.

Murwood PTA President
Colin Wells
After School Enrichment
Registration opens today!  Classes begin the week of February 15th. 

The PTA liability WAIVER is required for all registrants. Registration info can be found in your Wednesday envelope and on the PTA website.  Paper copies will be distributed once for most classes.
Science Fair Information
The 2016 Science Fair is Thursday, March 10th from 6-8 PM.  Students in Transitional Kindergarten through 4th grade are highly encouraged to participate.  Students in 5th grade are all participating.  Fill out your project proposal and turn it in to your teacher by February 10th!

TK/3: Simple scientific collection or model, a scientific observation or demonstration, or a problem solving experiment or the STEM problem can be worked on.
Grades 4-5: A problem solving experiment using the Scientific Method or the STEM problem can be worked on.

Grades 1-3 STEM Challenge: Make a maze in which a rolling marble changes direction at least 5 times.
Grades 4-5 STEM Challenge: Using recycled materials, create a robot with a moveable part (move manually).
Auction for Education
SAVE THE DATE
Murwood PTA's Auction for Education
Saturday, March 19, 2016
7pm-11pm
Scott's Seafood Walnut Creek
**tickets go on sale in TODAY**
Parkmead Active Learning Program (PALS)
Parkmead Active Learning School (PALS) has OPENINGS FOR 2016-2017 in K-5th grades!

PALS is an alternative public elementary school program offered by the Walnut Creek School District. With 25 years of proven success, PALS fosters a love of learning through strong traditions, an involved community, and a supportive multi-grade classroom environment.
Tice Creek School
Walnut Creek's newest school, Tice Creek, opened August 2015 as a K-8 opt-in school available to families who reside within the attendance boundaries of the Walnut Creek School District. For the 2016-17 school year, the school will serve students in grades K-7th grade, adding 8th grade in 2017-18. 

Applications will be made available on the school website beginning February 1st, 2016. Applications must be post-marked by March 14th, 2016. Please refer to the school website for more enrollment information. 
What's Cooking at Walnut Creek!
Hey kids and parents did you know that we have a salad bar filled with many fresh and crunchy fruits and veggies every single day?

Our kitchen is proudly serving many homemade items.  We are also introducing many new food items on our menu. Come down and try something new today!

If there are any food items that you would like to see on the menu or you would like to have nutritional information on existing entrées please contact Lisa Maloney at (925) 943-2691
WCEF
The Counter to Give Back 15% to WCEF!
Mark your Calendar! From January 25 to January 28 (Monday through Thursday), The Counter will donate 15 percent of your total check to WCEF. So put the skillet away and enjoy one of their delicious burgers, dine-in or carry-out! Present this flyer and 15 percent of your total order will be donated to WCEF. Please don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a meal out and give back to Walnut Creek Schools! 
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Check out these amazing offers from our business partners!
All of the businesses featured in our monthly Business Partner Newsletter are supporters of WCEF K-12. Click here to read the January edition.
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Become a Sports Basementeer For Free - For a Limited Time Only!
Our longtime partner, Sports Basement, is spinning the traditional "loyalty" program into a win-win for their loyal customers and our community.  Basementeers recieve 10% and give 10%:
  • 10% off every item every day
  • 10% of profits back to your favorite local charity or school
Register before January 31 and the $25 enrollment fee will be waived.  Click here to signup during your next visit to Sports Basement and be sure to select WCEF as your beneficiary! 
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February is National Children's Dental Health Month
According to The California Dental Association, tooth decay is the number one chronic health problem in children and it is easy to prevent! In honor of National Children's Dental Health Month, Drs. Roemer and Pink extend the special offer below to all new patients under 18 years of age. Offer honored through March 27, 2016.
 
Pay only $10 for a child dental examination and radiographs, including necessary x-rays (All proceeds will be donated to WCEF)
 
CALL (925) 937-2100 or (925) 935-3030 to schedule an appointment today!

Roemer & Pink DDS
1901 Olympic Blvd #105
Walnut Creek, CA  94596
Las Lomas High School Annual Rummage Sale 
Las Lomas High School Annual Rummage Sale
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Donation Collection begins Saturday, January 9

Clean out your clutter and drop it off at Las Lomas High School, back entrance behind Whole Foods. 

Drop off donations every Saturday: January 9 - March 5 (or until we reach capacity), from 10am - 2pm (no collection February 13 or 20).  Items may not be donated outside of the scheduled dates and times.  The school office cannot accept any items at any time.

Items too large to deliver? We can arrange pick up. Visit our Las Lomas Rummage Sale website 
for more information.

The Rummage Sale will be held on March 12, 8am - 2pm.  Arrive early to get the best selection.  Early bird entrance starts at 7am!

For general inquiries email us at: llhs2018rummage@gmail.com.

All proceeds benefit the Class of 2018 and the All Knighter event
Community eFlyers and Events
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