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Murwood Weekly eNewsletter
No School Monday, January 15th for the MLK Holiday
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Upcoming Events
Jan. 15th- Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday- No School
Jan. 16th- PTA General Meeting- All are welcome!
Jan. 19th- Disco Bingo
Jan. 22nd-Jan. 26th- Kindness Week!
Jan. 24th- School Site Council Meeting
Jan. 26th- Spelling Bee
Feb. 7th- Muffins with Marie
Principal's Message
We have had a wonderful return to school this week. This is a time in which we remind students of the classroom and school wide expectations while continuing to move forward with our learning goals. Kindergarten students are beginning their unit on writing How To books. I can't wait to read their published pieces soon!
This coming Monday there is no school in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King is widely regarded as America’s pre-eminent advocate of nonviolence and one of the greatest nonviolent leaders in world history. Drawing inspiration from both his Christian faith and the peaceful teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. King led a nonviolent movement in the late 1950s and ‘60s to achieve legal equality for African-Americans in the United States. He went on to lead similar campaigns against poverty and international conflict, always maintaining fidelity to his principles that men and women everywhere, regardless of color or creed, are equal members of the human family.
To learn more about Dr. King, please visit thekingcenter.org
PTA is a GREAT way to support our school!
The Murwood PTA plays a vital role in enhancing the overall educational experience for our children, and we are currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join the PTA Board for the 24-25 school year. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to actively contribute to shaping the school environment, building a stronger community, and making a lasting impact on your child's education.
Why join the PTA Board?
Make a Difference: Your ideas and efforts will directly contribute to creating a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.
Build Community: Connect with fellow parents, teachers, and school staff to foster a sense of belonging and camaraderie within our school community.
Support Your Child's Education: By actively engaging in the PTA, you demonstrate to your child the importance of community involvement and the value of education.
Save the date! Mufffins with Marie
Meet with Marie Morgan, Superintendent, on February 7th from 8:30am-9:30am in the Murwood Library!
Happy New Year!
Monifa
After School Enrichment!
Spring session After School Enrichment enrollment opens here next Wednesday, January 17th at 5am and closes at 11:59pm on January 31st. Classes will run from Monday, February 5th to Friday, May 3rd. Students can look forward to offerings of chess, lego, hip-hop, glee club, and more! Additional information coming early next week.
Notes From The Office
Return to Murwood Survey
Believe it or not it is already time to start planning our enrollment for the 202-25 school year!! This process begins with our TK & Kindergarten pre-registration (the priority window closes on 1/29/24). If your child is currently enrolled in TK or K you DO NOT need to register them for next year. They will automatically roll up to the next grade level as do our 1st thru 5th graders.
Our next step is to determine who will be returning for the 2024-25 school year. Your assistance in helping us with this is greatly appreciated. Please take a moment to complete our RETURN TO MURWOOD SURVEY. Even if you are unsure of your plans for next year, please submit a response. If your plans change at any time before the start of the new school year, please email the office.
As always, thank you for your support.
Mrs. Kaye
Office Manager
WCI EVENT: TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024
Topic: “How to Understand A Middle Schooler”
Speaker: Keith Hawkins of Real Inspirations Inc.
Audience: Current WCI Parents/Students & incoming 5th grade parents/students
Duration: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Event Space Location: WCI Gym
*Please RSVP by January 25 to reserve your spot!
Future Squire Families…
As the calendar now says 2024, it will only be a short few months until you and your child will potentially join the Walnut Creek Intermediate School community. Later in the spring you will be receiving information regarding your child’s transition to WCI. In the meantime, the WCI PTA wanted to invite you to an event that may interest you. Please consider attending, “How to Understand A Middle Schooler” featuring our keynote speaker, Keith Hawkins. Attendance at this event is optional.
Who is Keith Hawkins?
Keith, is a returning, dynamic public speaker who captivated WCI students last January by discussing his philosophy: “Give What You Need.” His delivery and engagement with students is truly inspiring with a relatable demeanor, magnetic presence, and a million-dollar smile!
This year we are thrilled to welcome Keith Hawkins back to WCI! The WCI PTA is sponsoring this event and wanted to include our new 2024 incoming families.
The “How to Understand Your Middle Schooler” keynote speech highlights will include:
How to help students feel a sense of belonging and voice at school
Ways to build a strong, social-emotional tool box for a middle schooler so that academics and other aspects of a teen/preteen’s life can benefit
The importance of supporting and listening to your preteen/teen, celebrating their victories, recognizing their efforts and improvements, & focusing on growth rather than accomplishments
Personal anecdotes, practical tips, and valuable insight to help make the middle school experience a positive one
If you think you (and your grade 5-8 student is invited as well) would enjoy sharing some time laughing, pondering, participating, and reflecting on the challenges and intricacies of middle school, mark your calendars for Keith Hawkins’ “How to Understand a Middle Schooler” speech! It’s one you won’t want to miss! Please RSVP by January 25th to reserve your spot!
Sincerely,
Chrissy Morss
WCI PTA President
Jason Law
WCI Principal
Volunteers Needed for the 2024-2025 School Year
PTA Meeting - January 16th
Disco Bingo
Fundraising Update
We ended 2023 with over $971,582 raised since July 1, or 65% of our $1.5 million goal. Your donations directly benefit every child’s education in WCSD and Las Lomas – salaries, electives, smaller classes, and more – for this school year! Thanks to all our amazing donors for your support!
If you’ve donated, remember that your gift is tax deductible. And please check to see if your employer matches.
If you haven’t yet donated, you can give today.
Business Partner Spotlight: Smile Power Orthodontics
WCEF is proud to have Smile Power Orthodontics as a Platinum Business Partner. Serving the Walnut Creek community since 1999, with a state-of-the-art facility located near Walnut Creek Intermediate, Smile Power Orthodontics brings 3D X-Ray technology (scanning technology complete with outcome modeling software), Invisalign, clear braces, and traditional braces treatments to kids and adults in a COVID-safe environment.
Thank you to Smile Power Orthodontics for investing in WCEF and our 5,000 students across eight public schools!
Murwood
Email: monifam@walnutcreeksd.org
Website: https://www.walnutcreeksd.org/Page/1182
Location: 2050 Vanderslice Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
Phone: (925) 943-2462
Twitter: @MurwoodWC