Murch Student Council Interest Meeting—October 11th
3rd, 4th and 5th Graders: Are you interested in participating in the Murch Student Council? Come to an Interest Meeting in Room A121 at 3:25 on October 11th. Class Representatives: All candidates for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Class Representatives will submit one paragraph (neatly written or typed) to their Homeroom Teacher by October 18th. Classroom Representative […]
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Donate to SOS & Enter the Fall Fair Raffle
The HSA has two important fundraising goals to meet for this SY2022-2023: To encourage 100% participation with Murch families, even if it is just one dollar a month. To raise $100,000 or more to provide the resources and support needed by all students from Pre-K to 5th grade. A gift of $500 or more per […]
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LSAT Meeting – Oct. 5
The LSAT (Local School Advisory Team) will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 5 at 5:45PM. The LSAT is composed of Murch staff, parents and community members who advise the principal on matters of school policy. All members of the community are welcome to attend. Event: October LSAT Meeting Date: Wednesday, October 5 Time: […]
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Volunteer at the Fall Fair!
The Fall Fair is October 23 from 12pm-4pm, and key to its success are parent volunteers at the class booths! Please consider volunteering for a shift – opportunities are available before, during, and after the Fall Fair. Click here for more information about the Fall Fair and to sign up for volunteering. Thank you!
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HSA Meeting – Oct. 11
Please join us for our monthly HSA Meeting! It is always so important and valuable to have members of the community at the HSA meetings, so we hope to see you there. Event: October HSA Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 11 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Murch Library
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Murch Day at Confetti – Oct. 14
Support Murch and get a tasty treat at Confetti, an ice cream and treat shop in Tenleytown, on Friday, October 14! Stop by anytime and mention “Murch”, and the Murch HSA will receive 20% back from the proceeds. Confetti is located at 4545 42nd St. NW, Suite 109.
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Green Scene Meeting – Oct. 3
Please join us for a meeting of the Green Scene Monday evening, October 3, from 6:30-7:30. The Green Scene works to develop and enhance the grounds at Murch ES; we host clean up and planting days 4 times per year and work with the faculty to bring outdoor learning opportunities to the students. Ongoing projects […]
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Pick Up Lost & Found Items—Items Not Picked up will be Donated by COB on 10/7
Lost and Found items, normally located in bins and on hangers just past the Murch Health Suite, will be out and available for pick-up starting Friday, September 30th and running through Friday, October 7th. Please look for the items by the main security desk. We have a growing collection of sweaters, coats, water bottles, etc. […]
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Seeking Potted Mum Donations
The Green Scene is seeking donations of 6-10 potted fall mums to plant in the planters around the pollinator garden and by the main entrance to Murch. If you would like to donate a potted mum plant (easily found at local hardware and grocery stores this time of year), please drop off at the pollinator […]
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Murch Night at Potomac Pizza – Oct. 19
Support Murch and take a night off from cooking dinner! Order from Potomac Pizza on Oct. 19 from 4pm-8pm. All dine-in and carryout orders earn 20% back to the HSA when you mention Murch while ordering.
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Still Seeking Room Parents in Several Classes
Are you interested in doing more to support your student’s classroom? Then sign up to be a Room Parent! Room parents are needed still in the following classrooms: –Kindergarten: Fisk (3) and Pyle (1) –2nd: Esche (1), Buza (1) and Walton (3) –3rd: Crabtree (1) –4th: Brady (1), Davis (1) and Sessoms (1) –5th: Deegan […]
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Join Our Team!
Murch has a pool of wonderful substitute teachers. We would not be who we are without them, but we always want to grow our team. If you are interested in joining our substitute team or know someone in your network who might want to, please contact us–or recommend us, and let us know so we […]
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Student Picture Day—Monday, October 17
Mark your calendars and start practicing your poses! School Picture Day will be on Monday, October 17. Each student will be photographed individually by Freed Photography. Please note that class/group photos will be taken in February. Weather permitting, student portraits will be taken outside. For best results, Freed photographers recommend that students wear solid colors, […]
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Breakfast and Lunch Information
BREAKFAST INFORMATION Breakfast at Murch is served from 8:15-8:40 AM in the cafeteria for 1st-5th grade students. Pre-K and K students will eat breakfast in their classrooms. Breakfast is free to students at all DCPS schools. For breakfast (1st-5th graders), please have your children enter the doors on Davenport Street. Adults will be in the […]
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Be in the Murch Directory
Want an easy way to connect with Murch Friends? Join the Online Murch Directory! It is totally free! You control what information is shared. You can easily pull up class lists or grade level information. While you are there, download the Membership ToolKit app. It is super user friendly and helps you connect with Murch friends […]
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Cross Country Information & Interest Meeting—September 1st at 3:30 PM
Fall is officially here and our Cross Country team is back at Murch! QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT MURCH CROSS COUNTRY 1) What grades can participate? Cross Country is for interested Murch students in 4th & 5th grades. 2) How do I sign my student up? What does it cost? Paperwork is all online through this link: […]
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Athletics at Murch—Information for 4th & 5th Grade Students
If your student plans to participate in official DCIAA sports teams during the 2022-23 school year, please complete athletic paperwork as part of your back-to-school checklist! As with previous years, DCIAA requires participation paperwork be submitted. Approval can take time, so we encourage you to submit your forms as early as possible. Athletic participation forms […]
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Now Open: Wonders Registration for 2022-23
Registration is now available for Wonders, a new aftercare offering at Murch. The program will meet in the Murch cafeteria, with pickup at 6:00 pm. Deadline to register is August 25, 2022. Click here for tuition information, and click here to register. Contact here if you have questions.
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Now Open: CLS Registration for 2022-23
CLS has reopened registration for before and after school care. Deadline to register is August 15, 2022. Click here to register. CLS will offer: before care (7:30 am-8:30 am), after-care (3:15 pm-6:00 or 6:30 pm), and Spanish classes twice/week. If you have questions, please call CLS office (202) 597-5453 – 10 am-2 pm, M-F.
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Murch Needs You–Volunteer for the HSA & LSAT
Dear Murch families, Murch needs you! Nominations for the 2022-2023 Murch Home and School Association (HSA) Executive Board are open. The Murch HSA has really stepped up to support teachers, staff and students as we transition into our new normal after two years of turmoil. It wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of a team of […]
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