Everyone from the teachers to the office staff is committed to helping kids suceed.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
My children are attending Murwood and I know it is the perfect place for them. teachers are warm and friendly. The school through the efforts of the Walnut Creek Education Fund and the PTA cover all those things that are missing these days from public school. The parent involvement is almost overwhelming.
... Read more Sometimes I feel like a crappy parent because all the moms I see seem like super moms volunteering and such. The after school center is fun, but very loud and messy. It seems to be the place that kids want to be. The after school programs put on by the PTA are great. reasonably priced. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/06/08
My child has attended Murwood since Kindergarten and I have loved every minute. My child in my opinion is recieving the very best education possible. The teachers are diverse in their teaching style, the staff from the custodian to principal is approachable and friendly. The parents are enthusiastic
... Read more and dedicated. the after school care facility Keyspot is great. I feel like the school is a home away from home. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/05/07
The Walnut Creek School District is small with only 5 elementary schools & one middle school. This is part of the reason our school is so successful; Another is the quality & dedication of our excellent teachers & the high level of parent participation. Our PTA/parents raise funds to have extra-curricular
... Read more activities, have including piano, hip-hop, drama, band, science, to name a few. We have Arrt, Physical Education & Science (and a Science Fair starting last year) for all kids. In Walnut Creek many kids participate in sports & the school grounds are available for baseball & soccer. Three years ago a Boy Scout Pack was started. Programs for speech & IEP are, of course available, but the professionals who work in these areas are dedicated & hard-working. Murwood is also a diverse school - with many ethnic groups & languages we are proud of. A 'Distinguished School'. A terrific school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/17/07
I had two daughters attend Murwood. For my first daughters teachers I would say that three teachers out of the six were well above average and the other three were well below average. For my second daughters teachers I would say two were well above average and the rest were well below our expectations.
... Read more If I had a third child I would not be sending them to this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/04/07
My child is only in Kindergarten this year, but I have to say that the teacher quality, overall beauty of the school, and parent involvement is amazing! I have to say that the PTA run auction that funds most of the PTA events was out of this world! But at Murwood that seems true. The afterschool
... Read more program is fantastic! Keyspot is where my child wants to be, and I am so glad to have him there. Murwood gets two thumbs way up! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/28/07
I am very impressed with the quality of staff and their dedication to the students. They participate in on-going enrichment activities. Parent involvement is excellent and makes everyone feel welcome and part of this special community. The PTA is very supportive!
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Posted by a parent on 01/08/07
This school is a fantastic well rounded school. The teachers are experienced and take an interest in the children. They also attend extended training on rotating and grouping children increasing academic performance for students at all levels. They also are beginning many extended family and after
... Read more school student events. Although there is a couple of unapproachable cliques, overall everyone is welcoming and friendly. It has academics and diversity. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/19/06
Murwood is an excellent school! It has a more diverse student population, both ethnically and economically, than the other WC schools and yet the school does an excellent job challenging students of every level. The faculty is responsive and friendly. My 2 children are thriving academically and socially.
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Posted by a parent on 08/31/06
Murwood is an average public school with a ethnically diverse population. Parents are not particularly friendly. There are no innovative teaching methods or extraordinary teachers.
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Walnut Creek schools — Murwood Elementary School is located at 2050 Vanderslice Ave, Walnut Creek CA 94596. 2050 Vanderslice Ave is in the Blackwood neighborhood and 94596 ZIP code in Walnut Creek, CA The school district for Murwood Elementary School is the Walnut Creek School District. Murwood Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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