MURACO MATTERS

August 23, 2022

Newsletter from the Muraco Elementary School Parents Association (MESPA)

Hello from MESPA!

On behalf of the Muraco Elementary School Parents Association (MESPA), welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! 


We want to take a moment to introduce returning and new families to MESPA, which serves as a communication and support system to Muraco staff, students and families through activities, events and in-school support and fundraising. We are 100% volunteer run, and our board meets monthly to plan and support various activities and goals at the school. We welcome any amount of time Muraco parents and caregivers have to offer! We have parents volunteering daily out front in the carline (rain or shine), others who help set up at our bigger events, and still more who help with behind the scenes support (newsletter communications, fundraising, etc). Any and all help is welcome! 


Our Muraco Matters newsletter is distributed on Sunday evenings, with midweek updates as needed. We will be updating our MESPA website in the coming weeks, so for now, please use this newsletter for MESPA information. You can also find us on Muraco Matters Facebook page or email us with questions or ideas.


Please join us during the first week of school events for popsicles or coffee, to find out more about what we have planned for the coming year. We need volunteers, ideas and ... yes, financial support, but stay tuned for an important fundraising update in the coming weeks. 


Sandy George & Joanna Shea O'Brien

MESPA Co-Presidents

UPCOMING DATES


Aug 29: Popsicle Party

4:00 pm, Muraco Back Playground


Aug 31: First Day of School 

Early release at 11:20


Aug 31 and Sept 1: Welcome Coffee for Parents

8:20-9:00 am, Overhang behind Muraco


Sept 9: Walk/Bike/Roll to School 


Sept 15: Fall Festival

5-7:00 pm, behind Muraco

(Rain date Sept 16)
 
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MURACO POPSICLE PARTY
Meet other Muraco families, connect with friends and enjoy a cold treat as we close out the summer and prepare for the school year! Join us at 4:00 pm on the back playground at Muraco on Monday, August 29. MESPA will provide the popsicles!
WELCOME BACK COFFEES
Learn about what MESPA does, meet current board members and hear about volunteer opportunities this year. Coffee and donuts provided! 8:20-9:00 am on the first two days of school (Aug 31 and Sept 1). Meet behind the school in the overhang, on the Tufts Road side of the school.

MURACO FALL FESTIVAL

Join us for a reimagined, all-outdoor fall celebration on Thursday September 15 from 5-7 pm (rain date: Sept 16). Pack a picnic dinner, or support one of the food trucks that will be on-site. Enjoy lawn games, a photo booth and music with our Muraco community!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

SEPT 29 - CURRICULUM NIGHT!

Meet the teachers, visit the school, and hear about each grade's curriculum. Please note, this event is for parents only.


 
Volunteers Needed! Click here if you are interested in helping us with the above events, or hearing more about volunteer opportunities with MESPA.

Join students from all Winchester elementary schools in our first Walk, Bike, Roll (and Carpool) Day of the 2022-23 school year on Friday, September 9. Parents of returning students, break out your yellow vests! New families, please email muracoschoolparents@gmail.com if you would like a yellow safety vest ... bright, fashion-forward AND a proven traffic calming measure! 

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MESPA BOARD MEETING

The first MESPA board meeting of the year will be held via zoom on Wednesday, September 14 at 9:00 am. Join us to hear more about what is being planned! Zoom link here.


Our 2022-2023 board:

Sandy George and Joanna Shea O'Brien, Co-Presidents; Sabrina de la Fuente and Claudine Sweeney, Vice-Presidents; Sarah Jaffe, Treasurer; Eleni Lodato, Secretary.
 

Coming Soon!

The MESPA Web site and our MESPA Online Directory are both under construction -- thanks for your patience as we make some necessary improvements. 


We would love some assistance from those with experience in these areas - please reach out to us at muracoschoolparents@gmail.com if that could be you!
 
Resources for Muraco Families

Quick Links:


Muraco Elementary School Website


Muraco Elementary School Handbook


WPS website


Amazon Smile 



WPS CORI form



MySchoolBucks Lunch payments
Food Assistance:
Free Breakfast and Lunch and Food Pick Up Locations- Click Here

Community Mental Health Referral:
If you, your child, or community members are looking for outside mental health providers
Call
(888)244-6843
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

If you, your children, or other community members are in need of immediate/emergency mental health support, please contact the following resources:
● Advocates, Inc, Psychiatric Emergency Services (24 hours): 1-800-640-5432. Call for
Intake, Burlington, MA
● Winchester Hospital Emergency Room: 781-756-2000. 41 Highland Ave., Winchester
● Winchester Police: Emergency, 9-1-1; Non-Emergency, 781-729-1212

Community Support:
Emergency Shelter Intake- 866-584-0653

Technology:
Technology Support Click HERE
General Newsletter Information

If you would like a translation of this email, please contact the Multicultural Network at: 

781-729-7100, or email: office@wmcn.org, Subject: Translation.


Submission Guidelines: The newsletter is distributed on Sundays unless there is no school on Monday due to a holiday. In that case, the newsletter will be distributed on Monday. Please send submissions, no later than 9 a.m. the day before the newsletter distributes, to muraconewsletter@muracoparents.com

Please include contact information and how long to run your submission. Submissions are subject to the editing/approval of Principal Leslie West or Superintendent.



QUESTIONS?

Contact the MESPA newsletter editors at muraconewsletter@muracoparents.com


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