Murwood Weekly eNewsletter
March 29, 2023
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Upcoming Events
April 3rd-April 7th- Spring Break
April 24th-May 5th- CAASPP Testing (3rd-5th grades)
April 10th- Youth Truth Survey Opens
April 19th- Incoming TK/K Parent Info Night
April 20th- Disco Bingo
Principal's Message
Thank you to the parents who signed up to volunteer at our TK/K Info Night. This will be a great way to welcome to our new families to Murwood.
Attendance is a parent and student responsibility. Let your child know that you think attending school daily is important. Show them you are interested in their school activities. Tell them that you want them to do well in school.
State Testing
When we return from Spring Break, students in 3rd-5th grades will take the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). This will be the first time our 3rd graders take this assessment. Students have been practicing using the assessment platform, so that they are comfortable navigating the system. These assessments are another tool to give educators information about student progress and they help us identify areas where we can improve our teaching and support.
3rd-4th graders will test on April 24th-April 28th and our 5th graders will test on May 1st- May 8th. It is important that students are at school each day during testing. Please ensure that they arrive at school on time and are well-prepared to do their best. Additionally, please make every effort to avoid scheduling appointments or other activities that would cause your child to miss school on these testing days.
To learn more about CAASPP testing please see this flyer.
Have a wonderful Spring Break!
Monifa
Notes From The Office
Return to Murwood Survey
In order to help us in planning our enrollment for next year, 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. If you have previously submitted a response to this survey, you do not need to again.
As always, thank you for your support.
Mrs. Kaye
Office Manager
Date Change!
Parent/Caretaker Education: Social Media & Online Safety Workshop
March 30th - 7:00pm-8:00pm
Walnut Heights MPR | 4046 Walnut Blvd.
**This event will also be livestreamed: https://vimeo.com/event/1009647
Navigating the digital world with your student(s) can be overwhelming and confusing. Please join us for a parent/caretaker workshop facilitated by Liz Farrell to delve deeper into the topics of social media usage and online safety. We’ll have an interactive discussion on everything tech including tips, strategies, and best practices for managing the challenges of today's digital world at home.
If you are planning to attend, please RSVP here.
Auction Item Pickup
Win something in the PTA silent auction? Please swing by the school on Friday, March 31st from 9am-11am to pick them up. If you can’t make it, another time will be scheduled after Spring Break! Or, please contact Angela Gil to coordinate a pickup time.
WCEF Survey Closes March 31!
The Walnut Creek Education Foundation (WCEF TK-12) will embark on its 40th anniversary next school year, and to help best guide and inform our 40+ volunteer parent board we are asking you to take a few minutes to complete this survey. Your responses are completely anonymous and invaluable. Thank you!
Last chance to buy Early Birdie tickets to FORE! Education Golf Tournament
Ticket prices are going up on April 1 for WCEF’s FORE Education Golf Tournament! Buy your Early Birdie tickets today and help raise money for eight public schools. Held on Monday, May 8, this is your chance to get on the beautiful Rossmoor 18-hole course. Gather your friends and co-workers for this fun event!
Sign up for your early birdie tickets here!
Gino’s Soccer Academy Summer Camp
This summer will be the 27th year of Gino’s Soccer Academy (GSA) here in Walnut Creek! GSA is a soccer camp for kids 4–17 years old, and for beginner to advanced players. GSA offers five one-week camps from June to early August, and also has specialty camps for competitive players, teams, goalkeepers, and high school players.
We look to foster the players ‘Love of Soccer’ in a fun environment, while elevating their skills. Skills taught include ball control, moves, improving 1st touch, passing/receiving, speed of play, improved decision making, shooting/finishing and more!
All camps are held in Walnut Creek.
Phone: (925) 323-6644 | Website: www.ginossocceracademy.comMurwood
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