General Supplies for Kdg through 5th Grade—Available for Pick-Up on Wednesday, September 30
General supplies for Kdg through 5th grade have arrived and are available for pick-up on Wednesday, September 30th from 3:00—7:00 PM in the Murch gym. Kdg, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade have a whiteboard to pick up, as well as math manipulatives. 4th & 5th grade have a whiteboard to pick up. Please note that […]
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Kids Ride Free Cards Available
Murch has received an initial batch of Kids Ride Free cards for the 2020-21 SY. These are SmartTrip cards that will allow students to take Metro to and from school throughout the 2020-21 SY. If you would like a Kids Ride Free card, please complete the Kids Ride Free google request form found by clicking […]
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Hispanic Heritage Month Resources
September 15th marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15th. This is a great time to highlight the experiences and contributions of Spanish-speakers in the United States. The Hispanic Heritage Month committee has put together a document with resources you can use as we celebrate this month. Please click HERE for […]
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Murch Attendance Reminders
Dear Murch families, Below are a few reminders, as well as additional information, regarding attendance for this school year: Each student (or parents on behalf of younger students) are expected to sign into Canvas daily, and daily attendance will be recorded through this action. Students will be expected to log into Canvas each school day […]
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Beginning of Year Assessments
It’s time for beginning of the year assessments. Since all assessments are now virtual, please click HERE for a guide on how to help your child have a positive experience. Please be sure to watch the short video embedded in this page. Please contact your classroom teacher with any questions.
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Register For HoopEd’s After School Program
HoopEd is offering an outdoor after school program for kids this fall called Learn, Sweat, & Play that will take place at the Murch Playground on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting September 14. Groups are organized by grade (1st-3rd or 4th-6th) and will engage in all sorts of activities from kickball, soccer skills, flag football, and whiffle […]
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There Is Still Time to Be in the Murch Directory!
We need to stay in touch as a community more than ever this year — so please don’t miss your chance to be in the directory! The directory is how Murch families connect and it only takes a moment to make sure you’ll be included in the next printing. So how do you make sure […]
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Welcome Back Murch Mustangs!
Welcome back Murch Mustangs! Please click HERE for a beginning of year video message from our teachers and staff. We can’t wait to see everyone next week!
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2020-2021 Supply Lists
Supply lists for the 2020-2021 school year are available by clicking HERE. Parents/guardians, please don’t feel obligated to purchase every item on the grade-level list; these are suggested supplies put together by our teachers to make at home learning more organized and/or effective. If you need assistance procuring any of the suggested supplies on the […]
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Virtual Open House Dates for Prospective Parents
Join one of our Virtual Open Houses to learn more about Murch! Current parents and members of the HSA will be ready to answer your questions about Murch. Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 7 PM Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at 9:30 AM Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 7 PM Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at 9:30 […]
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Fall Extracurriculars with Capitol Language Services
Upcoming Programs Virtual After-School (3:45 PM – 5:45 PM) If you are interested in your child attending our enrichment activities online, you will have the option of enrolling in our virtual after-school program. Group classes will include Spanish, French, Chinese, Art, Sports, homework assistance, Lego club, and many more. We are working on providing […]
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Tech Support, FAQ’s and Call Center #
Welcome back to school! Please click HERE for tech info, including FAQ’s, technical support and hotspot support. Families, please use the number below for technology assistance: DCPS Family & Student Tech Call Center 202-442-5885, Press #1
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Submission of Health & Dental Forms + Immunization Update
Submission of Health & Dental Forms Thank you for completing enrollment for the 20-21 SY! If you haven’t already done so, please send your health & dental forms via email to Ms. Berger in the Murch Welcome Center by clicking HERE. This will allow Murch to be in compliance with DC Health’s school immunization requirements, […]
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Free and Reduced-priced Meal (FARM) Information and Application
The DCPS Free and Reduced-meal (FARM) application supports DCPS Food and Nutrition Services providing students with high-quality meals through federal meal reimbursement. FARM Applications for the 2020-2021 school year are available now! Please click HERE for more information about the FARM program. Please complete a FARM application if your child attends a NON-CEP school, even […]
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DCPS Technology Survey
Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced that all DC Public Schools will be virtual from August 31 until November 6 (for the duration of the first term). DCPS is asking all families to complete a short technology access survey about device need and high-speed internet connectivity as soon as possible. 8/20/20 Update: If you complete the technology survey on or after […]
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Murch HSA Preparations for the Upcoming School Year
Dear Murch Community: While we await word from the DC Public School system on the upcoming academic year – we wanted you to know that Murch’s HSA remains a strong and important partner as we navigate this year together. It is because of the existing support of parents and caregivers like you that the HSA […]
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Announcing Next Year’s HSA and LSAT Board Members
The final HSA and LSAT boards for the 2020-21 school year are listed below. In the June 2 HSA meeting, the 2020-21 budget was also approved. Thank you to all our volunteers for this past year — and a big welcome to the new volunteers! HSA: Co-President: Ashley Webb Co-President: Jen Stark 1st VP: Amy […]
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Fresh Off the Press—The Blue & Gold Newspaper
The latest edition (June 2020) of The Blue & Gold newspaper has been released. Click BLUE & GOLD to read the latest edition (titled The Pandemic Diaries) by Murch’s reporters. Through journal entries kept from March until May, students chronicle their experiences during the coronavirus response and offer their insights into stay at home orders […]
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Enrollment for SY20-21 Now Open!
DCPS is excited to open enrollment to our families and welcome new students to our community for the 2020-2021 School Year! To help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our region, all DCPS school buildings are currently closed and distance learning is underway until the end of the school year on Friday, May 29, 2020. […]
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Online Resources for Distance Learning
Murch Resources: The Resource Team Murch Plus Distance Edition Mr. C’s Read Alouds on the Murch Kindergarten Distance Learning YouTube Channel DCPS-Recommended Resources: Grade-Specific Distance Learning Packets (Weeks 1-7) Mental Health Resources Online Resources (Elementary) Other Resources: DC Public Library Distance Learning Resources Additional Online Learning Resources
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