Monthly Archives: January 2012

Brownie Book Drive Thru Feb 10

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Maggie

Murch Brownie troop 2163 is holding a children’s book drive for Books for America, a non-profit organization that makes books available to schools, shelters and other facilities in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Please donate your gently used children’s books … Continue reading →

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Volunteers Needed to Reshelve Library Books

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Adrienne

Like to organize things? Have a couple of hours to spare? Ms. Bell, the intrepid Murch librarian, would love a few adult volunteers to pop by the library and help her re-shelve books. If you have a bit of time … Continue reading →

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DCPS Pre-school, Pre-K and Out-of-Boundary Lottery Opens This Week

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Adrienne

The pre-K, pre-school and out-of-boundary lottery begins on January 30, and ends on February 27. For more information, and to apply, click here.

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Lip Sync Tryouts Feb 14 and 16

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Laura

The Lip Sync is coming! Tryouts are next week. If you missed the info meeting on Jan 25, you can download the rules and permission slip and other info by going to Student Life/Lip Sync. Feb 14 and 16: Lip … Continue reading →

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Whole Foods Cooks with the 5th Grade

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Lisa

still working on this; getting more info from Kelly; need help with photo arrangement Continue reading →

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Honor Your Child’s Teacher or Coach, Showcase Your Biz, With an Ad in the Murch Auction Catalog

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Laura

The Murch Spring Auction is less than three months away, on March 17, which means now is the time to purchase an ad in the widely anticipated and well-read auction catalog. Distributed to more than 400 households and the local … Continue reading →

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Save the Date for Murch Auction’s 6th Annual Build-a-Bar Party on Feb 11

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Laura

Attention Murch Parents: Watch your inbox for a personal invitation to the the Sixth Annual Murch Build-a-Bar Party, on Saturday, February 11 starting at 6:30pm. Most important: Book your sitters now! Get into the spirit for the Spring Auction as Damian & Martha Saccocio … Continue reading →

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MLK Spirit of Service is Alive at Murch

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Lisa

Thank you to the many families who turned out in the cold to celebrate MLK day by sprucing up our school. A part of the Murch school mission is to help our students become contributing citizens of the global community. … Continue reading →

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Resignation Letter from HSA Co-President Stewart Robertson

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Laura

Dear Murch Community, Now that my family and I have relocated to San Carlos, Calif. and I’ve wrapped up the last of my PTA duties, it is time for this HSA Co-President to step away. It has been a distinct … Continue reading →

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Winter Chinese After School at Murch

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Laura

Murch continues its after school Mandarin Chinese language program this winter starting January 17. Students can take 45-minute classes once or twice a week. Classes meet in Room 202. New students are welcome to sit in on a class before … Continue reading →

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