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Vote NOW for Parent Representatives for the 2012-13 Murch Local School Advisory Team (LSAT)

The following Murch parents are running to serve as next year's LSAT Parent Representatives: Miriam Cutelis, Keena Lee, Bethany Little, Valerie Mallett, Martha McIntosh, and Sebastian Sprenger. (See below the candidates' statements of interest.) Click HERE to vote now. If you have difficulty with the link, type the following URL into your browser: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2012-13MurchLS ...
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Slate of Candidates for 2012-13 HSA Executive Board

HSA members will elect the 2012-13 executive board on Tuesday night, May 22, at 7pm. You are encouraged to come and vote. The HSA Nominating Committee will present the following slate of candidates at the meeting: Co-Presidents: Kirsten Anderson and Karissa Kovner First Vice-President: Courtney Carlson Second Vice-President: Lisa Stone Secretary: Nicole Bynum Treasurer: Kelly Lynch A ...
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LSAT Meeting Rescheduled for Thursday, May 24, 5:30 pm

Parents and staff are welcome to attend the LSAT meeting in the library on Thursday, May 24, at 5:30 Agenda: 1. Literacy intervention and curriculum update 2. Strategic Plan update 3. Enrichment update 4. Principal's vision and plans for next year

Coffee on the Playground for Parents Friday, May 25

On Friday, there will be a coffee on the playground in the morning. So, stick around after drop off and enjoy a cup of Joe and catch up with friends!

Murch Fundraiser at Politics and Prose May 19-20

It's time to stock up on books! Our annual fundraiser at Politics and Prose is coming up this weekend, May 19-20.  20% of purchases made with Murch coupons over these two days goes to the school. Coupons will be available at the store registers. Teacher wish lists and suggested summer reading lists will be available at the Murch table in the store. Stock up on your summer reading, Father's Day ...
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Murch Has Got Talent!

Some 36 acts, featuring Murch students from pre-K to fifth grade, bravely took the stage Friday night to sing, dance, tumble, and prance, delighting the audience that packed the gym. The show could not have gone on without the dedication of parent volunteers Marsha Goodman-Wood, who served as chief organizer and did a magnificent job as master of ceremonies; deputy organizer Marisa Jensen; and all ...
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HSA Elections May 22

The election for the HSA executive board and the LSAT (Local School Advisory Team) for the 2012-13 school year will take place at the general HSA membership meeting on May 22. Positions that will be voted on are co-president, first vice president, second vice president, secretary, treasurer, and assistant treasurer (2 positions).  If you are interested in serving on the HSA, please send an ema ...
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Calling All Parent Volunteers! Your HSA Needs You. Nominations Open for Exec Board

The Murch Home and School Association (HSA) Nominating Committee is seeking parents willing to serve on the HSA executive board for the 2012-2013 school year. Positions include: co-president (2); vice president (2); secretary; treasurer; and assistant treasurer (2). The Murch HSA facilitates parent participation at the school through fundraisers and community events. In addition, we are seeking ...
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On a Misty Morn in Rock Creek Comes a Herd of Mustangs!

Murch Mustangs were small in number but strong in spirit on Sunday's Family 5K Fun Run!  The runners --kids, parents, and one dog--got off to a misty start in Rock Creek Park, and everyone finished by ...
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Register for the Language Program! Open House May 18

Registration Opens for The Language Program: Learn More at Our Open House on May 18 It is hard to believe we are nearing the end of the school year and harder still to believe it is time to start planning for 2012/13. But as springtime rounds its peak bloom, The Language Program of Capitol Language Services has opened its registration for 2012/13 – placement is guaranteed for all students enro ...
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Hands On Science Starts May 15

Mrs. Kuduk-Hsu will lead a Hands on Science class after school for grades 2-3 beginning on Tuesday, May 15. Download the Hands On Science Registration Form for Spring 2012.

Earth Day Photo Contest Winners

The Student Blog announced the winners of its third annual Earth Day Photo Contest. Thank you to everyone who entered and congratulations to the winners! 1st Place:  Kate Joos, 3rd Grade Read More

Murch Stampede Girls Take First Place, Boys Second, at East/West Track and Field Championships!

On Tuesday, the Murch Track and Field Team competed in the East/West Championships at McKinley Tech High School. It was a long, hot day, but the athletes turned out one top performance after another, ...
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Track Championship Meet Tuesday, May 1

The Murch Track and Field Team will participate in its second meet of the season this Tuesday, May 1 : the East/West Championships. The meet is scheduled to take place at Roosevelt Senior High School.  Murch athletes will be competing against athletes from other schools in the West in both individual and relay events, such as the 100-meter dash, the high jump, the 1600-meter run, and the ...
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Pie in the Eye!

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Wishing Ms. Cutelis the Very Best in Her New Endeavor

It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce that art teacher Ms. Cutelis will be leaving Murch at the end of the school year. Her enthusiasm, pas ...
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Student Placement

Many parents have questions about how class lists will be developed for the 2012-2013 school year. Starting in early May, the staff and I will begi ...
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Changes for Next Year

Dear Parents, Based on shifts in student population, an effort to create equity in a staffing plan, and an attempt to use our resources to get opti ...
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HSA and LSAT Election Meeting May 22

I urge all parents of the Murch community to step up and volunteer their time and talent to improve our school by serving on the Home School Associati ...
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DC-CAS Science Testing for Fifth Graders

Fifth graders will take the Science portion of the DC-CAS test on April 25. Study packets will be sent home this week containing: 1) study notes; and ...
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The Newly Released School Newspapers

By Robert Finlow, 4th Grade and Alex Holmes, 4th Grade You wake up in the morning and you go to get the newspaper, the Murch Mustang. But you find ...
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Murch Students Meet Real Authors

By Sydney Schwab, 4th Grade and Adelaide Kaiser, 5th Grade Murch students met authors at Politics and Prose Murch really loves books! With Battle ...
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Mr. C.’s Secret Pizza Recipe

By Nico Acajabon and Alex Holmes, 4th Grade Edited by Noam Jacobvitz The Student Blog sat down with Mr. Cebrzynski, Murch's principal, for an in ...
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The Nature Exploration

By Julia Arnsberger and Kelly Harris On Friday, May 4th fifth graders went on a field trip to the Patuxent River Park in Maryland.  We split into ...
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School Daze – by Alex Holmes