Make dinner easy and support our 5th Grade Outdoor Ed program at the same time! Order online or head to Chipotle tonight from 5-9PM. 

To make your dine-out count show the flyer or mention Murwood (in person), or use our donation code (43MHR9X) for online purchases.

Every bite brings camp in sight!

The cold weather is here! Please send your children in layers, as the temperatures have definitely dropped! Remember to label outerwear so that it does not become a member of our ever growing Lost & Found. Speaking of the Lost & Found, please be sure to stop by school and pick up any missing items. All items left in the Lost & Found will be donated on December 19th.

In classrooms   

Our school works as a Professional Learning Community (PLC). Our mission is to work collaboratively to guarantee that ALL Murwood students learn at high levels. We are redesigning a system that was never created for equity among ALL students. By creating grade level essential standards, we are shifting from a focus on teaching to a focus on learning.

This work means that teachers meet weekly to analyze data, plan for student learning and evaluate progress. You may have heard your child(ren) talk about WIN (What I Need) Time, in which teachers work with focused small groups within their class or between grade level teachers on targeted skills to strengthen and extend student learning.

Today, our Instructional Leadership Team participated in Instructional Rounds, observing classroom instruction in grades TK-5. Instructional Rounds are a tool to help a school to use live data, in real time, to help a school come up with shared school wide goals. The process is non-evaluative, and helps us think of school-wide implications and how to improve the school as a whole.

We have such incredible learning happening every day at Murwood, and I’m continually inspired by the dedication and collaboration of our staff. Our team is excited to keep growing together so we can provide the very best for our students.

Every day is a great day to learn at Murwood!

Monifa

The priority enrollment window opens on Monday, December 8, 2025 and closes on Friday, January 30, 2026. Registration is done on-line. To be eligible for TK, your child must turn 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026. To be eligible for Kindergarten, your child must turn 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026.

The District will be holding a Parent Information Night this Thursday, December 4th, 6:00pm at Parkmead Elementary located at 1920 Magnolia Way.

You will find more detailed information, registration requirements and link to the enrollment portal HERE.

As always, please reach out if you have any questions or need any assistance.

Mrs. Kaye

Office Manager

Join us this Friday from 5–7:30pm in the MPR to sip, shop, and support Murwood! Below is a sneak peek at what our talented parent and student makers will be offering:

Come browse, sip, and shop. There’s truly something for everyone!

This Wednesday, Dec. 3, our goal is to raise $10,000 to support our schools—and thanks to two generous parent-led businesses, Fiscal Founders and Vinteige, donations will be graciously matched dollar-for-dollar up to $3,500 amplifying the impact for over 5,000 students.

Fiscal Founders, founded by Tice Creek parent Ramandeep Shergill, specializes in empowering small businesses with expert financial guidance. As a hands-on finance leader with nearly 20 years of financial and accounting expertise, Ramandeep collaborates with businesses to design practical, scalable financial solutions, offering fractional CFO and Controller services that provide the expertise of a large corporation with a personalized approach. 

Vinteige, founded by Tice Creek parent Sabrina Abu-Hamdeh, brings unique, handcrafted home décor that inspires creativity and warmth. Her mission is to revive quality vintage pieces that complement and enhance a variety of modern design styles, while reducing environmental impact through re-use. 

We are excited to partner with Fiscal Founders and Vinteige! Let’s come together to unlock the full match and support our schools!

Donate now by clicking here!

The first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, was designated “Giving Tuesday” in 2012 with the simple vision of bringing people within a community together to contribute toward building a better world. What better day than Giving Tuesday to support Walnut Creek public schools and our amazing students! And if Tuesday doesn’t work for you, we have set 12/1-12/5 as the Week of Giving , so you have the whole week to help us reach out fundraising goals!  

Whether it’s a one-time donation or a monthly contribution, every dollar you give to WCEF helps to provide critical resources for student success and to ensure a comprehensive education for all.

Phone- (925)943-2462

Email- monifam@walnutcreeksd.org

Website- https://mw.walnutcreeksd.org/37902_1

Location- 2050 Vanderslice Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94596