Happy Wednesday Murwood. I can not believe that this is my last e-news for the year. And to be honest I am not ready to write it. I am not ready to say the good byes for the summer. This year has been simply amazing. As I reflect back on all of the accomplishments this year I am just wowed. I had the honor and privilege to spend the year with the most amazing staff, students and families and that is just something I will never forget.

As we gear up to say good bye to our 5th graders on Friday, I would be remiss if we didn't give a shout out to two of our Murwood family members who are pursuing other avenues. Congrats to Susan Travis who has entered her retirement era and to Ms. Brittany Rosenstrauch who will be joining the ranks of administration in Mt. Diablo. We wish you both nothing but the best on your next adventure.

PTA- The energy and enthusiasm that has ignited at Murwood this year has been contagious. To Megan and all of the executive board members- it has been a pleasure to work beside and with you all year to create such a welcoming, safe and fun environment for our community. The way you have spoiled our staff this year, the events hosted by PTA for our community and the true partnership has been invaluable. The Murwood spark is real and it's here to stay!

A couple other new things: Most of our 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students' CAASPP scores are in! You may have received a ParentSquare notification today.

And - Friday:

We are excited to bring to you quick and easy access to your student’s report card via Parent Square. Report cards will continue to be available via the Aeries Parent Portal, though additionally we’ll send the secure document via Parent Square notification. You can expect :

 We are excited to implement this new feature making access to your child’s progress even easier!

With fond farewells and 'keep in touch!', I wish all of our families a joyful, restful summer. See you in the fall!

Sincerely,

Ms. Minnich

Reminder!

We will be holding our 5th grade promotion on Friday, May 30th at 9:00am. We hold this event on our our blacktop, we ask that guests bring their own portable chairs to sit on for this event. We also ask that if you are bringing flowers, leis, balloons or other gifts, please save them for after the ceremony. We are exited to celebrate this milestone with our students and families.

Please note, parking is limited, so please plan ahead! Walking and carpooling is encouraged. Please be patient and plan plenty of time to get there and set up!

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Click HERE for the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar

First day of school NEXT year is Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

We’ve heard some families feel they aren’t receiving school updates in real time—and we understand the concern. The good news? ParentSquare is fully delivering our communications to 100% of WCSD families.

If you’re not seeing messages when you expect them, it’s likely due to your notification settings.

Now is the perfect time to review your settings—before this school year ends. Starting in July, you can expect to receive even more communication from the District, your school site, classroom teachers, and (soon!) your PTA/PTO. We want to make sure you're ready to stay connected from day one.

Let’s make sure no one starts the year out of the loop. 

Thanks for staying connected!

As the school year comes to a close, here are a few final reminders:

If your child has medications in the office, please stop by to pick them up. Any medications left after June 6th will be disposed of. If your child will need medications for next school year, a new Medication Administration form will need to be completed by your child’s physician and brought to the office in August.

Last call for Lost & Found!  All items left after June 6th will be donated.

Remember to monitor Parent Square for important updates about the upcoming 2025-26 school year, including Welcome Back Day and Residency Verification.

The office will be open until June 12th from 8:00am-3:00pm and will re-open on July 28th with the same hours.

I would like to thank you for all your support this past year. I wish all our families a fantastic summer break! Have fun and be safe!

See you in August.

Mrs. Kaye

Office Manager

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As the 2024–2025 school year comes to a close, Murwood PTA wants to wish all our families a joyful, restful, and adventure-filled summer! Thank you for being part of a year full of connection, celebration, and community.

We’re already excited for what’s ahead—and can’t wait to welcome you back in August!

See you soon, Mustangs!

—Murwood PTA

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Pre-ordered yearbooks will be available in front of the school 30 minutes before and after school May 29th - 30th!

Didn't purchase a yearbook yet? A limited supply of yearbooks will be available for purchase on-site during pickup windows—first come, first served!

Our 2025 Track & Field Day was a huge success—and it wouldn’t have been possible without YOU! From cheering families to the many volunteers who helped run stations, guide students, and keep the energy high, we’re so grateful for your support. Thank you for helping create an unforgettable day for our Murwood Mustangs!

As the school year wraps up, we want to thank you for being part of a community that believes in strong public schools. Together, we've accomplished so much:

 $535,000 funded art, music, and science lab for TK–5 students

 $295,000 supported 12 electives and a librarian at our middle schools

 $490,000 added 14 class sections and a fully staffed Wellness Center at Las Lomas

We also celebrated incredible milestones—over $201,000 from Read-a-Thon, $124,000 from Turn Up the

Heat, $24,000 from Taste & Toast, and $51,000 from FORE! Education.

But we’re not there yet.

Despite these successes, WCEF is still behind our $1.6 million goal, and overall participation is down. On top of that, the failure of Measure T means our Acalanes Unified High School District (AUHSD) (which includes Las Lomas) now faces $2 million in cuts—impacting class sizes, electives, and student support services.

If you supported Measure T or believe in protecting quality education, we’re asking families to consider a $130 donation—the same amount Measure T would have contributed per parcel. Every dollar brings us closer to bridging the gap and keeping our schools strong.

Give now at wcefk12.org/donate

or call (925) 933-WCEF to learn more.

Let’s finish strong—for our students, our teachers, and our schools.

With gratitude,

WCEF