Murwood PTA
About Murwood PTA
Every child. Every Voice. One Murwood.
The Murwood PTA is dedicated to supporting quality education, advocating for the health, safety, and well-being of every child, and building an inclusive school community where families and educators work together to help all students thrive.
🔔 Important Reminders 🔔
Murwood Pumpkin Contest 2026
Get creative and show off your pumpkin decorating skills! Carve, paint, or decorate a pumpkin at home and bring it to school during morning drop-off on Friday, October 30.
- Categories: Most Creative, Funniest, Spookiest, Best School Spirit, and People's Choice.
- Quick Reminder: Please label the bottom of your pumpkin with your child's name and grade/class, and remember to pick it up at the end of the day.
Annual Murwood School Auction 2027
Giddy up, Murwood family! Big news is riding into town, and you’re going to want to get your boots ready!
We are thrilled to reveal the theme for our upcoming spring event: Murwood’s Honky-Tonk 🎉✨
It’s time to saddle up, come ready to line dance, and support our kids for an unforgettable night of community, fun, and exciting bidding!
🤠 Event Details at a Glance
- What: Murwood PTA’s Annual Spring Auction
- Theme: Honky-Tonk (Western)
- When: Saturday, March 20, 2027 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Where: Elks Lodge, 1475 Creekside Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
- Dress Code: Dust off those cowboy boots, plaid shirts, fringe, denim, and cowboy hats! Whether you go full Western glam or classic country, wear your favorite Honky-Tonk attire and come ready to kick up your heels! 🌵💃🕺
❤️ Why We Auction: Supporting Our Kids & Campus
The Annual Auction is our PTA’s flagship fundraiser designed to bridge critical funding gaps and ensure our students and educators have everything they need to excel. Every single dollar raised goes directly toward making Murwood a place where childhood magic and learning thrive! 📚✨
Because of your generous support at events like this, we're able to bring amazing experiences to our campus all year long—including sponsoring awesome school traditions like our upcoming Murwood Carnival a.k.a. Fall Festival!
Where your auction support goes:
- 📖: Keeping our library shelves stocked with engaging books for eager young readers.
- 🎨: Funding art supplies and classroom programs so creativity flourishes.
- 🚌: Supporting in-school and after school enrichment and field trips that bring learning to life for every child.
- ❤️: Showing our stellar teachers and staff just how valued they are.
- 🎉: Sponsoring school-wide programs and traditions that unite our whole campus.
🎟️ Ticket Information
- Oct 26 – Dec 31: $100 Early Pricing
- Jan 1, 2027 Onward: $125 Regular Pricing
Purchase Spring Auction Tickets
🤝 How You Can Get Involved
Events like this are only possible through the strength of our incredible community! Here’s how you can help make this auction our best one yet:
- Procurement & Item Donations: Do you own a local business, have access to vacation homes, sports tickets, unique experiences, or great donation ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Email us directly at auction@murwoodpta.org.
- Volunteer Opportunities: It takes a village to wrangle a night like this! If you’d like to lend a hand with planning, setup, or event logistics, please fill out our volunteer form.
Sign Up to Volunteer and/or Donate
About the PTA & Volunteering at Murwood
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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
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Meeting Minutes
Schedule and Agenda
- 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)
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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.
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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.
Here are associated links:
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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
PTA Reflections Arts Program
The Murwood PTA is committed to providing accessibility for all. If you experience difficulty with the accessibility of any web pages or documents on our sites, please email president@murwoodpta.org.
