Murwood Elementary
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  Wednesday , April 24, 2019
Calendar

April

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PTA's Annual Disco Bingo, 5:30 pm
April 29-May 3 CAASPP Testing - 3rd grade
Principal's Message

Families-

Disco Bingo
Please join us for disco bingo Friday night here at Murwood. This is a favorite annual event and we hope you can join us. The dancing begins at 5:30! Bring cash for a food truck dinner. No cost family fun is our commitment to our community. Don't miss it.

CAASPP Schedule
All students in grades 3-8 will participate in state mandated CAASPP testing. For more information about CAASPP, please visit the  Walnut Creek School District Assessment Page here.

We want you to have the state testing dates on your calendars.  Please note that testing will be held in the classrooms on Chromebooks, to replicate the most natural learning environment. Please note all testing will take place in the morning.
 
3rd grade:  Week of April 29 - May 3
4th grade:  Week of May 6 - 10
5th grade: Week of May 6 - 10
5th grade science state test:  Monday May 13
Miss Logan's Class:  May 13 - 17
Miss Logan's class science test:  May 20

We respectfully request that your child be in school, rested, and on time and that you save appointments for non-testing dates.  We do know emergencies occur and things come up so, please let the office and your child's teacher know of any potential absences as soon as possible.  We can test a child in advance or do make-ups for illnesses if necessary.

Thank you so much.

Carol Nenni
Murwood Principal
News From the Office

From the Office

With the weather quickly warming up here are some reminders: 
  • Dress in layers so as the day gets warmer clothing can be removed to keep the student comfortable.
  • Send students to school with water bottles (no glass!) and remind them to drink.  Keeping hydrated is super important especially when students are playing or exercising in warm weather.
  • Head and eye protection may be worn but must be removed in the classroom.
  • Apply sunscreen.  The sun is intense on the blacktop especially at lunch time.
  • Avoid sandals and other open toe footwear for safety reasons.  No flip flops are allowed.
Stay cool everyone and enjoy the warmer weather!            

Thank you,
Nancy Kaye
Murwood Office Manager
4th GRADE ART TO REMEMBER UPDATE 

Don't Miss Out! Now is the time to place your order for custom keepsake products featuring your child's artwork. These items make great gifts for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and any other important person in your child's life.

The deadline to order is APRIL 24th . Go to Order.ArtToRemember.com to place your order.

Thank you for supporting our soon to be 5th graders!
Disco Bingo! 

Please join us for the PTA's annual Disco Bingo evening!  Friday April 26th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm in the multipurpose room.

Rosie's Mexican Food Truck  will be there so please bring  credit cards or cash for food to purchase.

Hope to see you all for a fun night of music and bingo!
Information Session for 5th Grade Parents
Human Growth and Development Education Info Night

An information session will be held for parents of 5th grade students on May 7, 2019 at 6:30 P.M. in the District Office Conference Room to view materials used in the Human Growth and Development Education Program and to answer any questions parents may have. The district office is located at 960 Ygnacio Valley Road in Walnut Creek. This program will be presented to our 5th grade students in late May .

The Countdown has begun! Taste & Toast is May 8!

Taste & Toast is coming Wednesday, May 8 from 5:30-9pm. For $40, you will receive a booklet packed with vouchers that can be redeemed for bites, sips, tastes & shopping discounts throughout downtown Walnut Creek. Grab a booklet (or two!) and join us as we stroll the best of downtown. It's the event of the season. Will you be there? Buy your booklet today before price increases!
 
P.S. It's family friendly - from strollers to teens - there is more than one thing for everyone!
Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming Up!

The week of May 6th - 10th is Teacher Appreciation Week at Murwood. During this week we show our appreciation for our excellent and dedicated teachers and staff.  Each day we will be doing something special for our teachers. We need parent volunteers to make this a special week, so if you are interested and can help, please sign up! If you have any questions, please email  Laura  or  Janet . 

Please click on the link to sign up:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448ACA62EA4FA7-murwood1
Keyspot's 12th Annual Evening of the Arts 
Friday, May 10th, 2019 
Dinner Service is from 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Doors to the Multipurpose Room open at 6:00 PM
Click the link below for more information:
Dino-Mite Scholastic Book Fair (May 20th-23rd)
 
Volunteers make a difference and we need your help to pull off the best Dino-Mite Book Fair ever! Sign up here: 

Save the Date!
Walnut Creek Education Foundation (WCEF)


Events Volunteer Needed
Volunteering with WCEF is a great way to learn what's happening at your child's school, how funding in the district gets allocated, and you can meet families from across the district. If you have a little time to spare, we are looking for an events volunteer to help at Spring Sings, Science Fairs, etc.
 
Community eFlyers and Events

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