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Murwood PTA

About Murwood PTA

We are so glad you’re here! The Murwood PTA is a team of parents, guardians, teachers, and staff working together to support our kids and make Murwood an incredible place to learn and grow.

Everything we do—from supplying vital classroom resources to hosting community events—is designed to lift up our families and staff. We’re here to help you stay connected, backed up, and informed throughout the school year.

 


 

🔔 Important Reminders 🔔

 

Murwood PTA

The Murwood Carnival is Coming!

We are so excited to bring an afternoon of fun to campus and put this special event together for our Murwood families and staff! Powered by PTA funding, the Murwood Carnival is back with the same great fall vibes—featuring carnival games, popcorn, face painting, and community connection.

  • When: Sunday, October 25 | 2:00–4:00 PM
  • Where: Murwood Field (Please enter through the front of the school for check-in)

Claim your Free Family Ticket!

Sign Up to Volunteer

 

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Garden Club Clean-Up Day on October 15!

Help us spruce up our school garden before its big debut in October! Join us on Thursday, October 15 from 3:45–5:00 PM for a fun Rock Painting session where kids can add a splash of color to our garden pathway! 

Don’t forget to bring work gloves and hand tools if you have them—if not, just bring yourself! Every extra hand helps as we weed, trim, and clear out the beds.

 

Complete Your Annual PTA Registration 

Register your family info, sign the required student waiver (so your child can join in on PTA-sponsored events), and optionally purchase your PTA memberships or donate to the Annual Fund.

COMPLETE ANNUAL PTA REGISTRATION

 

Walk 'n Roll on Fridays!

Walk, bike, scooter, or carpool to school every Friday. Parent volunteers will scan student Key Tags at arrival, and every participant receives a charm!

This program is brought to you in partnership with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and 511 Contra Costa. To learn more, visit Walk 'n Roll and watch this short video!

Special Charm Dates:

  • October 30, 2026: Halloween
  • January 8, 2027: Winter
  • February 5, 2027: Valentine's Day
  • May 28, 2027: Memorial Day

About the PTA & Volunteering at Murwood

  • President: Jessie Roberts

    Exec VP: Megan Lenigk & Katherine Walton 

    1st VP - School Programs: Gayle Ospital-Cone & Rachel Hollis

    2nd VP - Communications: Holly Nicola

    3rd VP - Ways & Means (Fundraising): Cynthia Caron

    4th VP - Outreach (Events): Gabby Spurlock

    Secretary: Kate O’Rourke

    Treasurer: Erin Aitken

    Financial Secretary: Adam Grasso

    Financial Reviewer: OPEN

    Parliamentarian: Ashley Baynham

    Historian: OPEN

    Principal/Advisor: Monifa Morgan

    Teacher Rep: Annalise Cox

  • Schedule and Agenda

    • October 20, 2026 at 6 PM (Virtual)
    • November 17, 2026 at 6 PM (Virtual)
    • December 15, 2026 at 6 PM (Virtual)
    • January 19, 2027 at 6 PM (Virtual)
    • February 16, 2027 at 6 PM (Virtual)
    • March 16, 2027 at 6 PM (Virtual)
    • April 20, 2027 at 6 PM (Virtual)
    • May 18, 2027 at 6 PM (Virtual)

     

    Meeting Minutes

     

  • PTA Reimbursement Form

    Here is how to submit your reimbursement via FutureFund BeeKeeper:

    • Fill out details: Enter your contact info and describe your purchase or event.
    • Murwood PTA Budget: Link the expense to your specific PTA budget category.
    • Upload Receipts: Snap a clear photo and upload your digital receipt files.
    • Submit your report.

     

    Important Rules:

    • 30 Days: Submit all receipts within 30 days of purchase.
    • May 1: Final deadline for all submissions.

     

    Need help? Email Murwood PTA Treasurer at treasurer@murwoodpta.org.

     

    PTA Membership for Teachers, Staff, Specialists, and Community Members!

    Join the PTA! One School. One Community. One PTA.

     

    Tax Information

    For tax purposes, our FEIN is 94-6183859.   

  • Volunteering at School:

    • Classroom assistance: Help with activities, read to students, or assist with projects.
    • School events: Volunteer at events like book fairs, fundraisers, or school dances.
    • Library support: Help with shelving books or reading to students.
    • Field trips: Accompany classes on educational outings.

     

    Participating in School Organizations:

    • Parent-Teacher Association (PTA): Attend meetings, participate in fundraising, and support school initiatives.
    • School Site Council: Participate in decision-making processes. Requires a monthly time commitment for attending the council meeting.

     

    Interested in Volunteering at Murwood? Walnut Creek School District volunteer requirements have changed. Under California's SB 868, school volunteers are now required to complete additional screening, including Mandated Reporter Training, TB risk assessments, and livescan backround checks under certain circumstances. Take a look at this flyer for more information.

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