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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 🔔

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 Returns Friday, August 21

Start the year with healthy habits, less traffic, and extra fun! Walk, bike, scooter, or carpool to school every Friday. Parent volunteers will scan student Key Tags at arrival, and every participant receives a special back-to-school charm on day one.

For Friday, August 21, those who walk or roll receive a special Back to School 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:

  • August 21, 2026: Back to School
  • October 30, 2026: Halloween
  • January 8, 2027: Winter
  • February 5, 2027: Valentine's Day
  • May 28, 2027: Memorial Day

Enroll in the Fall After School Enrichment (ASE) Program

Enrollment opens on Thrusday, August 20, and closes on Friday, September 4. Classes run Mondays through Fridays from 2:35 PM to 3:35 PM, starting September 14 through December 11.

ENROLL VIA HOMEROOM

 

ASE Calendar

    1. Visit Murwood’s Homeroom Site.
    2. While viewing classes, you can filter by grade or day of the week at the top.
    3. To learn more about a program, click “See Details” which will provide you with more information on the course and the company leading it.
    4. When you’re ready to book, click “add” and you’ll notice the course turn teal and a number pop up in your cart (upper right hand corner). (Note: You can add all your classes and students at once and will be asked to assign classes to specific students once you checkout.)
    5. When you’re ready to check out, click the shopping cart in the upper right corner.
    6. You’ll then assign students to each class as well as their dismissal for that day.
    7. Once all information has been added, you’ll finalize your purchase by adding in your credit card.  NOTE: Families who purchase on Homeroom can opt for a 0% interest payment plan with no credit check and no late fees.  
    8. Lastly, once all classes have been booked, you’ll be able to see them in your Homeroom account and you’ll also receive an automatic email confirmation.

    *Scholarships may be available. Please contact the office for more information.

    • Courteous and attentive behavior is expected. A student can be withdrawn without a refund at the teacher’s discretion, if there is any consistent inappropriate classroom behavior. Do your best to anticipate your child’s interest level. 
    • All classes are one hour, beginning at 2:35pm, immediately following dismissal from school.  Students are expected to go directly to their afterschool classroom when the bell rings, or be escorted if in Kindergarten (or TK).
    • Unattended students will be withdrawn from their ASE classes without a refund.
    • Unregistered siblings are not permitted to attend ASE classes.
    • Keyspot and ELO-P kids are escorted to and from their classrooms. To register for Keyspot, contact Keyspot staff at (925) 932-8118. To register for ELO-P, contact Dianne Adair at (925) 248-6806.
    • Students must be picked up promptly at the classroom 3:35pm, or in front of the school after school enrichment class, if they are not registered for Keyspot or ELO-P.

    For other inquiries, contact the ASE coordinator at murwoodase@gmail.com.

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

  • Coming soon! Join the first meeting on August 27 in-person at Murwood.

     

    Agenda

    • Coming soon – August 27

     

    Meeting Minutes

    • Coming soon – August 27

     

  • 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, and Specialists!

    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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