Category Archives: DCPS

Feedback Welcome for Proposed DCPS Calendar for 2012-2013

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Laura

DCPS has posted its Proposed DCPS Calendar for School Year 2012-2013. The District is interested in hearing your feedback, what works for you, what doesn’t. If you have any comments or suggestions, please fill out the feedback form on the DC … Continue reading →

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Murch Receives Gifts for the Gardens

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Lisa

The organizers of DC School Garden week are giving Murch a big thank you for our participation. We will receive three bags of compost, seedlings, and a new raised garden bed kit, plus several books to supplement our program.  Thank … Continue reading →

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Ms. Hsu’s Class Releases Monarchs

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Lisa

Monarch butterflies, that is! Many of Ms. Hsu’s class’s monarch butterflies emerged from their chrysalises this week. On Tuesday, the class released them into Murch’s Native Plant and Butterfly garden, hoping they will find food and shelter before beginning their … Continue reading →

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Murch Donates Garden Produce for Chef Competition

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Lisa

Celebrating National Farm to School Month, Murch donated produce harvested from the vegetable and herb gardens to the kick-off event for D.C. Farm to School Week. Four local chefs competed to make seasonal salads using produce from DC School gardens. … Continue reading →

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Garden Week Treats & Tours

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Lisa

Celebrate DC School Garden Week September 26 – October 1 Continue reading →

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Murch Included in DC School Gardens Tour Oct 1

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Lisa

Murch Garden Beautification Day, Sat. Sept. 24, 9-12
Tour Murch Gardens, Sat. Oct. 1, 10:30-12 Continue reading →

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DC Teacher of the Year Nominations Due Sept 30

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Laura

OSSE is requesting nominations for the 2012 District of Columbia Teacher of the Year. This award recognizes and honors the many contributions our classroom teachers make on a daily basis. The winner of the DC Teacher of the Year will … Continue reading →

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