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Murwood Weekly eNewsletter
February 1, 2023
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Upcoming Events
Feb. 6th-Feb. 10th- WCEF's Turn Up The Heat Campaign
Feb. 9th- Multicultural Day Event
Feb. 16th-Feb. 20th- President's Day Holiday Weekend
Feb. 24th- Shortened Day Schedule
Principal's Message
Celebrating Excellence
Congratulations to Gillian Logan, our Murwood Teacher of the Year! Ms. Logan is a wonderful educator dedicated to providing her students with a creative and engaging learning experience that challenges and supports their individual needs.
Congratulations to Jennie Smith, our Murwood Classified Employee of the Year! Mrs. Smith is and amazing educator, dedicated to creating engaging and supportive science lessons for our TK-5th graders each day.
WCEF Turn Up The Heat!
We are kicking off February with Turn Up the Heat, the annual participation drive for WCEF. Turn Up the Heat is a great way to show love for amazing programs and classes that would not exist without your generous donations to WCEF.
Bonus Alert! The school with the highest increase in participation gets a popsicle party and a trophy! We want that trophy at Murwood!! Let's give what we can and return those red envelopes Feb. 8-10.
Why Donate? Without donations to WCEF our [TK-5 art, music and science lab programs; Tice: TK-5 art, music and science lab programs and additional middle school electives; WCI: elective program driven by what students want to take] would not exist. Plus, what you donate stays at our school. WCEF supports all grades from TK-12 meaning our entire community comes together to make more possible at our award-winning schools.
What should I donate? Every dollar counts. Give any amount right for your family. The more families who give, the more programs our students have! If you have donated, thank you!
Learn more about WCEF, the programs funded through donations to WCEF, and more at wcefk12.org/tuth.
This month teachers will be including lessons and read alouds for Black History Month. This is a wonderful time to celebrate the contributions and achievements of Black Americans.
Below are some of the resources our teachers will be using throughout the month.
Black History Month Resources
13 Exceptional Kid Lit Books to Read for Black History Month | ADL
Celebrate Black History Month, PBS Media
Celebrating and Learning about Black Culture
50 Resources for Black History Month (KQED)
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Notes From The Office
Return to Murwood Survey
Believe it or not it is already time to start planning our enrollment for the 2023-24 school year!! This process begins with our TK & Kindergarten pre-registration (the priority window closes on 1/31/23). 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 2023-24 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, simply email the office.
As always, thank you for your support.
Mrs. Kaye
Office Manager
Multicultural Night - Sign Up to Participate
February 9th is Murwood’s Multicultural Night - an evening when we gather to learn more about and celebrate our Murwood communities' various cultures and traditions. As this evening represents our Murwood Mustangs, we need our Murwood Mustangs to represent! If you’re able, please sign up to bring a dish that represents your family’s heritage or somewhere you have lived. You can bring an appetizer, main course, salad, or dessert. All food will be served potluck style.
Not a cook? That’s okay. Come down and enjoy the food, entertainment, and fun. If you want to lend a hand, you can sign up to help out with set up or clean up. There are spots to sign up for set-up and clean up.
ASE Enrollment - Closing Tonight!
PTA Treasurer Needed
We are looking for a new treasurer for the 2023-2024 school year. Please let us know if you'd like to learn more or are interested in volunteering for this key position by emailing us at murwoodelementarypta@gmail.com.
Turn Up The Heat is Coming Feb. 6-10!
Get ready to Turn Up The Heat for our school! To fulfill our $1.4 million pledge to our districts, and help fund additional programs not paid for by the state, WCEF is asking all families to donate and return their red envelopes February 6-10. Help us show gratitude for our TK-5 Art, Music and Science Lab programs; Electives at WCI and Tice Creek; and more classes and the Wellness Center at top-ranked Las Lomas by donating during Turn Up The Heat. As a bonus, the TK-8 school with the highest participation increase wins a popsicle party!
On February 6, your student will bring home a red envelope and donation form. Fill the envelope with a donation and return it to school. Now is the time to join the movement and help us ignite a brighter future for all.
Each gift, in any amount, makes a difference for your child and every student. Donate today! Not sure if you have donated? Email database@wcefk12.org.
Support WCEF with Corporate Matching!
Did you know that many companies offer corporate matching gift programs that can double or even triple the impact of your donation? If your company has a matching gift program, you can significantly increase the reach and impact of your gift. In 2021-22, corporate matching brought in nearly $200,000 – IT ALL ADDS UP!
Click here to see if your company will double or triple your WCEF donation.
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