Murch Night at Chipotle — Saturday, October 24
Anyone for chips & guacamole? Pick up dinner from the Tenleytown Chipotle (4301 Wisconsin Ave) on Saturday, October 24 from 4-8pm and raise money for Murch! If ordering in person, you must show the digital flyer below (“School Spirit Tastes Great”) or if ordering online or on their app, make sure you enter the code TYBY9N6 so […]
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Bullying Prevention Week: Wear Orange on Wednesday, October 21st & Stand for Kindness
In recognition of Bullying Prevention Week (October 19-23), Murch will participate in Unity Day on Wednesday, October 21st. Unity Day demonstrates that we are together against bullying – united for kindness, acceptance and inclusion. We ask that all students and teachers wear orange on unity day to encourage safe and supportive schools and communities. For […]
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Panorama Survey for 3rd-5th Grade Students
Attention Parents/Guardians of DCPS Students in Grades 3 and Up: The Panorama Student Survey for grades 3 and up will open online on Monday, October 19 and will close on November 2nd. The Panorama Student Survey allows students to give input around their school experiences and their social and emotional learning. Your student’s homeroom teacher […]
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Virtual Open House to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
This year we are hosting a virtual open house to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Starting Tuesday, October 13th at 9am please use this link to virtually travel with your family through Spain, Mexico, and some of the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Please note that the link does not go […]
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Donations Needed For ELS PreK and K Classrooms
Our ELS (Early Learning Supports) Pre-K and K classrooms are in need of donations of developmentally appropriate toys and learning support materials. Requested items include: Board books Beginning Reader books Chunky/wooden puzzles Toy (plastic) fruits and vegetables Toy (plastic) cups, plates, etc. Baby dolls (to reflect various genders and races) Balls Blocks Duplo-type blocks Chunky […]
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Student Council Information
Calling all 3rd-5th graders interested in learning more about Student Council! Please click HERE for more information about student council elections during the 2020-2021 school year. Each homeroom in 3rd-5th grade elects one representative to serve on Student Council. The offices of President and Vice-President are filled by 5th graders. The offices of Secretary and […]
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Is Your Student Missing from the Murch Directory?
More than 70 students don’t have any information in the Murch Directory — please don’t let your family be left out! If you are new to Murch and have not logged in to AtoZConnect or emailed Kristen Fletcher, your student won’t appear in this year’s school directory. Go to AtoZConnect. Click on Signup Now. Enter […]
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Submission of Immunization Forms (New Due Date: 10/15)
Submission of Health & Dental Forms If you haven’t already done so, please send your health 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, which can be found HERE. If you have any questions about […]
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Buddy Families
Are you new to Murch and seeking ways to get linked into the Murch community? Are you a returning Murch family who would like to help new families feel welcome? The Murch HSA has a Buddy Program that links new families with returning families to provide new families with a resource for insider information about […]
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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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Support Our School! Launch of the SOS Campaign for SY2020-2021
Dear Murch Community, It is because of the Murch community’s contributions to the HSA that we have had the funding available to help Murch meet so many unexpected and unprecedented needs since March 2020. This fall’s SOS (Support Our School) campaign is more important than ever. This year, because distance learning means that field trips, Murch […]
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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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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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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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