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Murwood Weekly eNewsletter
Picture Day is Thursday, September 14th!
Upcoming Events
Sept. 11th- Measure J Community Input Meeting
Sept. 13th- Coffee With the Principal
Sept. 14th- Picture Day
Sept. 18th-Sept. 29th- WCEF Read-a-Thon
Sept. 18th- ASE Classes Begin
Sept. 19th- PTA General Meeting- All are welcome!
Sept. 25th- Measure J Community Input Meeting
Oct. 2nd-Oct. 6th- Parent-Teacher Conferences
Principal's Message
Coffee with the principal
This coming Wednesday, September 13th I will have coffee and pastries in the library. Come join me, meet other parents and build community.
WCEF Read-a-Thon
WCEF's 4th Annual Read-a-thon is coming to Murwood September 18-29 to raise money for our library, as well as the Art, Music, and Science Lab programs at Murwood. Look out for emails from WCEF and your teacher for more information and prizes, and let's get ready to read, read, read!
September is Attendance Awareness Month
For the month of September, the Walnut Creek School District is celebrating Attendance Awareness Month with a renewed push to get all kids to school—on time, every day. SHOWING UP TOGETHER!
Did you know that students have access to math support at home?!? Ask your students about DreamBox Math and have them show you how cool math can be! Dreambox has everything students need to build confidence and competence in math. Students in the US who used Dreambox averaged 1.58 grade levels of math growth. Use this link to access Dreambox and other educational apps available to all WCSD students!
Monifa
Notes From the Office
Mark your calendars for Picture Day, Thursday, September 14th. Once again we will be partnering with Dorian Studios. Order forms were sent home in today’s Wednesday Envelope. Extra forms will be available in the office. You may also order photos online (recommended). All students will be photographed regardless of ordering status.
Murwood Elementary
Picture Day is 09/14/2023
Parents have the ability to order pictures by visiting mydorian.com/order. Pictures may be ordered on-line up to four (4) days after picture day.
After the 4-day grace period expires, a personalized access key will be sent home with picture delivery. A $7 shipping and handling fee will be added to all orders made with a personalized access key and orders will ship directly home.
Say Cheese!
Mrs. Kaye
Extended Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) Available
Spiritwear Sale Ends Tomorrow
Mom’s Happy Hour and Bags and Brews
Parents get to have fun too! Buy your tickets today!
Mom’s Happy Hour - September 15th at 5:30pm
Dad’s Bags and Brews - September 16th at 3:00pm
PTA Survey
4th Annual Read-a-thon is coming!
Get ready to grab your favorite books! On September 18, WCEF will launch its 4th annual Read-a-thon in support of salaries for art, music, science lab, and additional elective classes. Stay tuned for more information on cool prizes and giveaways.
Sing-along to Mamma Mia with Town Hall Theater to support WCEF
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