September 2021 Update for SOS
Thank you to all of the Murch families that have contributed to the Murch SOS Campaign so far. We are making steady progress towards reaching our goal of raising $77,000 with contributions from 100% of our families.
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Slow Down: Safety Reminders for Vehicles Around Murch
Slow Down: Safety Reminders for Vehicles Around Murch School days bring congestion around Murch. School buses are dropping off their passengers, kids on bikes and on foot are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, and busy parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. It’s never more important for drivers […]
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Murch Outdoor Movie Night Is Back
Celebrate the start of the school year with Murch’s annual outdoor Movie Night on Friday, September 24 at 7:30 p.m. We will be showing Raya and the Last Dragon on the soccer field. Free popcorn will be served, and we will offer pizza, snacks and water for sale. Pizza sales will begin at 6:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served […]
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SOS Prize Update…What’s Next??
Congratulations to the Jacobs family for winning the pack of 4 tickets to Nats Park for Murch Day!! We hope they enjoy an afternoon at the Park and that they get to see the Nats get a win. (You can purchase your own tickets to Murch Day at Nats Park through September 17.) We are also so grateful to all […]
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Sign Up to be a Room Parent!
Are you interested in doing more to support your student’s classroom? Then sign up to be a Room Parent! Room parents assist teachers in organizing classroom activities and celebrations, getting volunteers for HSA events and sharing information about school/community events. This is a volunteer opportunity that only requires 1-2 hours monthly/bi-monthly at most! Please sign up here. Mark your […]
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Buddy Family Program
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 information about Murch […]
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Murch Data Meeting: September 23rd
The MURCH DATA MEETING has been rescheduled and will be held on Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00pm. Meeting Overview, from Principal Cebrzynski: Every student will take multiple assessments throughout the year and many of you may not be aware of what they are or why we give them. Most importantly, you may not know what the […]
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Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Breakfast and lunch are FREE this year. Breakfast is grab & go as students enter the building (starting at 8:35 AM). Please click the link below for elementary breakfast & lunch menus for Term 1: Below are dietary accommodation forms:
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Are You Ready to Support Our School?
We kick off the HSA’s Support Our School campaign this week! We are excited about this opportunity for our community to come together in making a financial commitment, of any amount, to support Murch through the HSA’s activities. Be on the lookout for updates, including various monthly prizes you can win by simply making a […]
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Girls on the Run Fall Team
Girls in grades 3-5 are invited to join the Murch Girls on the Run team. Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. The Murch team is full but there is a community team that will practice at Fort Reno on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-5:45 starting on 9/13/21. Families MUST register online at www.gotrdc.org and choose the […]
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SY21-22 In-Person Learning Resources and Paperwork
Dear Murch families, Please see below for important in-person learning resources and paperwork: Building Map and Entry/Exit Points—please click the link for the arrival/dismissal line-up areas for each grade level/teacher. School-Based COVID-19 Testing Opt-Out Form Español | Amharic (አማርኛ) | French (Français) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Korean (한국어) | Chinese (中文) Effective Monday, August 30, consent for student COVID-19 testing will take place via […]
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Supply Lists for 2021-22
Supply lists for the 2021-22 school year are available by clicking HERE. Please note that the pre-k lists will be shared during parent conferences in August. If you need assistance procuring any of the suggested supplies on the list, please reach out to Ms. Lauren Miller (Murch’s guidance counselor), Ms. Deb Meisel (Murch’s social worker) […]
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2021-22 Nut-Free Policy
As a gentle reminder, Murch continues to be peanut-free AND tree-nut free during the 2021-22 school year. These policies are in place to better protect students with nut allergies so that all children can safely attend school. More information (FAQ’s) can be found by clicking HERE.
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Please Read: Submission of Health & Dental Forms + Immunization Update
Submission of Health & Dental Forms If you haven’t already done so, please send your health & dental forms via email to Nurse Gebre at mgebre@childrensnational.org and Ms. Stefanie Berger at Stefanie.Berger@k12.dc.gov in the Murch Welcome Center. This will allow Murch to be in compliance with DC Health’s school immunization requirements, which can be found […]
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Action Needed To Be Included in the 2021-22 Murch Directory
AtoZ Connect, the company we use to create our school directory and provide an easy way for you to connect with other Murch families, updated their platform over the summer. This year, you need to create a new login with AtoZ Connect even if none of your information has changed. Go to the membership toolkit […]
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Murch School Spirit Video!
In celebration of National Photography Day (June 15th) and to celebrate Murch, the Murch Student Council sponsored a final spirit day! Students were asked to email one photo of themselves celebrating our school community. The video of submissions is available HERE. Thank you for helping the Student Council celebrate our wonderful Murch and for your […]
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Fresh Off the Press—The Blue & Gold Newspaper
The latest edition (June 2021) of The Blue & Gold newspaper has been released. Click BLUE & GOLD to read the latest edition by Murch’s reporters, including an article about what kids learned during their long homestay, book reviews and staff interviews.
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Enrollment for SY21-22 Now Open!
DCPS is excited to open enrollment to our families and welcome new and returning students to our community for the 2021-2022 School Year! Please find an official update to enrollment processes and deadlines at the DCPS enrollment website by clicking HERE. On this site, you will see the steps for completing the packet, as well […]
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Thank You From the Murch Staff
In December, we asked the Murch Community to contribute to the Murch Staff Holiday Gift Fund. On behalf of the Murch staff, they say THANK YOU for the gifts given from Murch families towards the holiday gift fund! It brightened their day and was much appreciated. Thank you for your generosity and appreciation, Murch […]
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Murch Mustang among D.C. area students to ask Jill Biden a question!
Congratulations to Murch Mustang, Amy Tesfaye, who was one of the D.C. area students selected by the Washington Post‘s KidsPost to ask Jill Biden, our next first lady, a question. Click HERE to watch the video montage (Amy is the first student to ask a quesetion!) Way to go, Amy! Murch is proud of you!
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