Murwood Weekly eNewsletter
August 23, 2023
Upcoming Events
Aug. 23rd- PTA General Meeting- All Are Welcome!
Aug. 30th- 1st-5th Grades Back to School Night
Sept. 1st- Shortened Day
Sept. 4th- Labor Day- No School
Principal's Message
BEEP! BEEP! TRAFFIC ALERT!
This morning's drop off traffic came to a standstill, which caused quite the back up on Vanderslice and caused many students to be late to class. Thank you to everyone for your patience with one another as we work through the first few days. Here's how we can keep that from happening again:
- Do not exit your car or turn off your car in the drop off lanes
- Please park ONLY in designated spaces. Double parking causes back up and prevents others from exiting.
When we work together, we make the drop off experience better for everyone.
Our Specials classes started started this week! Students have started P.E., music, library, science and art classes. Be sure to ask your child which specials they have had so far this week. Your donations to WCEF help fund our specialists, allowing us to provide every student with a well rounded educational experience.
If you would like some pointers on how to address such topics, check out these resources from CommonSense.org for Media Balance and Well Being. They have such wonderful resources for families. Sign up for a weekly update as well. I have shared translated versions below!
See you at the PTA meeting tonight at 6!
Monifa
Translated Copies
Notes From the Office
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
A reminder to all that Murwood is a closed campus during school hours. Visitors and volunteers must sign in at the office and obtain a visitor badge. If you are going to drop off lunches or other items for your child, please bring the items to the office and we will be happy to deliver them. Please do not take items directly to the classroom. Also, we ask that parents not linger in the hallways after the morning bell. If you are staying to volunteer please sign-in.
If your child is going to be absent, please call the school to report the absence on our main number: 925-943-2462 or email fharvery@walnutcreeksd.org. There is a voicemail for leaving messages after hours. Please leave the following information: student name, your name and relationship to student, teacher name, date(s) of absence and reason for absence. Please note that illnesses of 3 consecutive days or more require a note from the doctor. Unverified absences will be recorded as unexcused.
Drop-off reminder: Students may be dropped off 15 minutes prior to the morning bell (7:55 on Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri and 8:40 on Wed) where we have morning recess and supervision. Students having breakfast may be dropped off at 7:45 (8:30 on Wed).
Thank you,
Mrs. Kaye
PTA Meeting Tonight!
After-School Enrichment
Spiritwear Sale
Let’s Connect!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MurwoodPTA
Instagram: @murwoodpta
PTA Website: https://murwoodpta.membershiptoolkit.com/
Take the pressure off back to school and dine-out at Extreme Pizza
Our annual Extreme Pizza Dine Out is August 18-September 30. Support thousands of Walnut Creek public school students as well as a fantastic local business. Call ahead or order online in advance to schedule your pick-up—genius! Mention coupon code WCEF10 or add it to the Coupon Code for online orders.
*Orders placed through 3rd party apps such as Doordash, GrubHub or UberEats do not qualify for giveback.
Be a G.E.M. and Give Every Month!
Did you know you can spread out your WCEF donation monthly, or even quarterly? Set up a monthly donation (starting at $10 a month) at wcefk12.org/donate, funds are automatically charged each month, and you support our amazing schools and students in a BIG way.
It Pays to Partner with WCEF
WCEF and our business partners make a difference in the lives of 5,000 students every day. When you partner with WCEF you make more classes, more teacher salaries, more programs available for all students from TK-12. Benefits for your business may include advertising on school site cashometers (only a few still available!), business spotlights to 3,300 families, and more.
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