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Murwood Weekly eNewsletter
Winter Break is December 25th- January 5th
What's Happening This Week:
Dec. 7th- TK/K Parent Info Night- Tice Creek @6pm
Dec. 13th- 5th Grade Info Night at Tice Creek
Dec. 14th- PTA Festival of Lights
Dec. 19th- PTA General Meeting
Dec. 22nd- Shortened Day
- TK/K- 8:10-011:30
- 1st-5th Grades 8:10-12:25
Dec. 25th- Jan. 5th- Winter Break- No School
Principal's Message π
The holiday season is definitely near! There's excitement and anticipation in the air...and so much for parents and caregivers to do! I invite you all to take a deep breath. And another one.
And if you need, take a look at our incredible "Virtual Calming Room" on the WCSD website. Turn on some nature sounds or gentle music while you're cooking, cleaning, wrapping, shuttling children...all the things.
Attendance- Showing Up Together!
Absences are disruptive for all the reasons you might imagine, but also because elementary-aged students thrive on routine. When they return for an absence (even illness - when we need them to stay home) knowing they are going to enter each academic period out of synch from their peers. We have an incredible teaching staff and class communities who work to catch students up, but it can be an anxiety-inducing experience.
I ask that any family that needs support in getting their child to school regularly and on time to please reach out to me directly so that we can see how I can help support you and your child with good attendance practices. I truly see the impact that being chronically absent has on children's academic and social emotional success, and there is research that supports this. I am happy to help any family that needs support!
Warm Glove Drive
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Leadership
We collected 58 pairs of gloves. These gloves will be provided to people who are currently unhoused during these cold winter months.
Wishing a Happy Hannukkah to all of our families who will begin celebrating this weekend.
Monifa
Annual Book Swap! ππ
We are two weeks away from our annual Book Swap and are now accepting books! Students may bring used books (in good condition) now through Friday, December 15th. Bring in as many books as you'd like--for each book turned in, the student will be able to choose one "new" book that another student has donated (up to 10 "new" books per person). The book swap will take place during library times the week of December 18-22.
Our goal is to provide every student at Murwood with at least one "new" book even if they are unable to bring in any used ones of their own. Please contact me at ljones@walnutcreeksd.org with any questions.
Notes From the Office
TK/K Registration for the 2024-25 school year will open on December 11th. All registrations for TK/K must be completed online. A confirmation email will be sent once the registration has been reviewed. Links for TK/K Registration can be found on the District website (www.walnutcreeksd.org) starting December 11th.
If your child currently attends TK, you do not need to register them for Kindergarten as they are already registered and will automatically roll up to the next grade level. To be eligible for Transitional Kindergarten a child must be turning five (5) BETWEEN September 2, 2019 and June 2, 2020. To be eligible for Kindergarten a child must be turning five (5) on or before September 1, 2019.
Please see the UPDATED flyer below.
Thank you,
Mrs. Kaye, Office Manager
TK/K Enrollment 24-25 School Year
5th Grade Parents
Festival of Lights | December 14th
The fourth annual Murwood Festival of Lights is next week - December 14th from 5:00pm-6:30pm! This is a beloved evening in which families sign up to show off their twinkly lights, blow-ups, and all the other fun seasonal decor. To take the tour, swing by the school to pick up some hot cocoa and a map and then drive around enjoying Murwood's best holiday lights!
To feature your home, please sign up here by December 9th.
Spiritwear Sale | Ends December 8th
Donβt forget to add all those Murwood spirit items to cart. The 20% off sale ends December 8th!
PTA Meeting | December 19th
This monthβs PTA meeting is December 19th at 6pm via Zoom. Please join us - click here to register.
Ways to Support our Schools this December!
Want to support our schools this month? Weβve got trees, a Sports Basement sale, wine tasting and more! Be sure to mention WCEF at these wonderful local businesses when purchasing!
Wine Hardware, AXR Napa Valley, and Love + Chocolate!
Have a wine lover on your list? Join us on Wednesday, December 13 from 4-7 pm at Wine Hardware (next to the Lesher Center parking garage and owned by a Murwood family) for the event of the season! Shop for wine and/or gifts at Wine Hardware, taste the incredible wines of AXR Napa Valley, and enjoy some bites from Love + Chocolate. 10% of purchases made at the event benefit our schools and WCEF!
Honey Bear Trees: Now thru Dec. 24; 9 am-9 pm; Across from Acalanes HS; Cash or check only
Sports Basement: Vuori, UGGs and more on sale just for WCEF Basementeers Dec. 1-12; Basementeers save 20% on most everything (and 10% goes back to WCEF)!; Must show this flyer.