Murch Family Newsletter
Brenda Lewis, Principal
202-282-0130,brenda.lewis@dc.gov
http://www.murchschool.org
May 9, 2008
Spotlight on Instruction
I would like to encourage you to join us for a Responsive Classroom information session on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 from 6:30-7:30. The session will focus on the following components:
• An introduction to Responsive Classroom
• Take a Break
• Loss of Privilege
• Logical Consequences
• Question/Answer Time
The Responsive Classroom approach fosters a safe learning environment in which students feel empowered in their academics and in sustaining quality social relationships. I hope to see you there!
Educational Aides
Great news…the Kindergarten Aides has been restored system-wide. For Murch this means, we will not have to make any cuts to the number of aides we currently have, we will have the same number of DCPS aides for next year!
After School
Students who remain on school ground s after dismissal must be:
• Enrolled in Extended Day
• Enrolled in an After School Activity
• With a guardian or adult supervisor
Thank you for abiding by this policy.
HoopEd
HoopEd announces another one day mini camp for the DC public school holiday Friday May 16th. Camp will be held at the Jelleff Boys and Girls Club in Georgetown as well as at Lafayette Elementary School from 9:00am-3:00pm. Boys and Girls in grades K-6 are welcome. To register go to www.hoopeducation.com or call Coach Jonathan at 202-431-9780.
Kids Art Fair/Murch Rummage Sale
KIDS ART FAIR 9:30-12
A special family event! Every Murch student pre-K through 6th grade has created a special framed artwork for this outdoor art gallery. You may purchase your child's framed masterpiece for $29.95+tax (this covers the cost of the frame). You may take your child’s artwork without the frame for no charge. Come celebrate personal expression at Murch!
Murch Elementary School Rummage Sale
Sat. May 17, 8 am -1 pm
4810 36th St NW (enter on Davenport or Ellicott)
Books, furniture, kids' clothes, baby items, electronics, toys, household items, and tons of other great stuff! All proceeds go directly to support Murch ES.
Conferences
We will be having conferences on Friday, May 16, 2008 from 8:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. If you are unable to make the conference times specified, please contact your classroom teacher to set up an alternate time. The sign up sheets for PK-K are available outside of the classrooms, grades 1-5 are posted outside of the main office, individual conference invitations were sent for the sixth grade conferences. We look forward to seeing you on May 16th!
Home and School Association
It was great to see many parents at our monthly coffee on the playground this past Wednesday. We would like to thank Galen Acar for organizing the teacher appreciation luncheon and the parents who volunteered to help out with this event.
Please note these upcoming events:
Tuesday, May 13th @ 7:30 - HSA meeting. Please attend. We will be selecting new MDT representatives, reviewing the HSA budget, and voting on the amount of seed money to set aside for the playground/ soccer field project
Saturday, May 17th 8am -1pm Rummage sale- Bring your stuff to Murch for the sale.
Karen Beiley & Jen Closser, HSA co-presidents
Responsive Classroom
Please join us on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 from 6:30-7:30 for an information session about Responsive Classroom. We hope to see you there!
Children’s Art Studio
The Children's Art Studio is pleased to offer five weeks of art intensive summer camp at Murch: June 23 - July 25.
The camp is for children four to ten. Class will be held from 8:30-2:00. The cost is $220 per week. Contact childrensartstudio@gmail.com to sign up or for further information.
Meeting for First Grade Parents
On May 28, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. the second grade teachers will be hosting an information meeting for parents of current first graders. The meeting will focus on what to expect in second grade. Watch the upcoming newsletters for further information!
Upcoming Events
May 13 Responsive Classroom Parent Information Session 6:30-7:30
May 16 Parent/Teacher Conferences
May 17 Art Fair/Rummage Sale
June 10 Sixth Grade Promotion
