One of the things that makes Murch a great school is parent involvement. The Home & School Association (H.S.A.) organizes special events and activities throughout the year that need your time. Participating in school events fosters community spirit and adds to a rewarding year for your children and your family. It is also a great way to make new friends – Murch parents are a diverse and fun groups of folks! Come find out for yourself.
All parents are encouraged to get involved. Whether you can give a short amount of time or chair an event, your participation is appreciated. Pick an activity that interests you and fits with your schedule. There are opportunities to volunteer during the day, evenings or weekends throughout the year.
Volunteer in the classroom
Please contact the following liaisons if you would like to help in the classroom:
Art
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Music
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Library
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Physical Education
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How Do Our Gardens Grow? With Water! Sign up for Summer Watering Duty
Please add your name to the list of volunteers who'll be working this summer to keep our trees and gardens healthy. We have watering teams scheduled every weekend and need plenty of volunteers to ensure the Murch grounds stay green.
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if you'd like to join our volunteer pool. You can also come out from 8 to10 a.m. this coming Sunday, June 20, to water and weed. No gardening experience is necessary, and children are welcome.
2009-2010 Murch Special Event Volunteer Opportunities
September
Directory The Murch Directory contains the contact information for all Murch families and is a book that families use throughout the school year. Volunteers are needed for advertising sales, editing and layout.
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September
Book Fair The book fair sells new and used books of excellent quality. The Book Fair allows parents to purchase books for their child’s classroom and the school library too. The best part: 25% of the proceeds go to H.S.A. in support of our school. Volunteers needed for set-up, checkout, clean-up and pizza sales.
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October
Fall Fair, October 24th The Fall Fair is one of the most popular events at Murch. The playground is transformed into an amusement park with rides, games and entertainment. Volunteers are need for event planning, class booths, the flea market, the bake sale and cake walk.
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Spring
School Play The school play performed by 3rd, 4th and 5th graders is an annual tradition. Volunteers are needed to help the director organize rehearsals, make costumes, construct sets, run lights and sound and apply make-up for the actors.
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Spring
Talent Show The Talent Show gives 2nd - 5th graders an opportunity to showcase their talents. Volunteer for event planning, rehearsals, lights and sound.
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March
Spring Auction The Murch auction is the school's biggest fundraiser and a tour-de-force for the community. This “grown-up” party takes place at a glamorous venue where attendees bid on special class creations, travel, fine dining, entertainment packages, gift certificates, books, fine art, and many more wonderful items in both silent and live auctions.
This event depends on an extensive team of parent volunteers to solicit donations of
auction items from the business community and from within the Murch community, coordinate class project-gifts, produce the auction catalog, sell tickets, and organize the logistics of the evening itself.
Contact: Auction Chair,
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to volunteer
May
Politics and Prose Book Fair In May, Politics and Prose Bookstore generously donates a percentage of sales to Murch. Volunteers needed for event planning.
On-Going Activities: There are numerous ways you can volunteer throughout the year that do not take too much time and can be done around your schedule. Please reach out to the listed contact if you are interested in any of these activities.
Room Parents support the teacher and students by helping plan classroom events, communicate with parents, and coordinate activities for the class such as the Fall Fair booth, parent pot luck, art project for the auction and class gifts for the teacher. Most classes have two to three room parents to share the responsibilities.
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Substitute Teacher Program
This program helps recruit, train and retain substitute teachers for Murch. Volunteers are needed for training sessions, coordinating communications and preparing welcome kits.
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Grounds Casey Trees
The many beautiful trees and plants on the Murch grounds need care, including the 120 trees donated by Casey Trees. Volunteers needed for the water brigade and weeding. This is a low-key activity you can do while your children play on the playground.
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Every morning you can see the dedicated second, third and fourth grade students working on Davenport and Ellicott streets to make morning drop-off easier for students and parents. Parent and student volunteers are needed to work from 8:20 -8:45 am. Patrol shifts are 2-3 days a week.
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Parent Buddy Program
It takes time to navigate a new school. Become a buddy to a new parent to share your knowledge and tips and make sure they feel welcome in our great
school.
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Volunteer your Special Skills
Throughout the year, special skills are needed at Murch, from carpentry to make-up at school performances, from art to music, from science to sports. Let us know your special skills.
Contact: Volunteer coordinator,
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Coffee on the Playground
Every month, the H.S.A. organizes coffee on the playground to foster community spirit among parents. Volunteers are needed for coffee duty. Take a month.
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Murch Website and Newsletter
Do you have strong writing or computer skills? Are you a good photographer? Volunteers are needed to help write content and maintain the Murch website.
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WWII Expertise Needed for Social Studies Project
Parents or grandparents who have a great interest or expertise in World War II --specifically, the decision-making process behind using the atomic bomb – are needed to consult on a fifth-grade debate/social studies project.
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