Attention 5th graders! Did you know about RISE?!
RISE is an opportunity for students to learn about all things Deal and make a strong transition to middle school over the summer. RISE features everything from opening a lock to learning about the school-wide International Baccalaureate programming, including:
- Opportunities to build relationships with teachers, staff, and fellow students,
- Important middle school transition skills (such as keeping organized for multiple classes, checking your grades, and keeping up with assignments),
- Time to engage in fun, engaging team-building activities,
- And more!
RISE weeks are assigned alphabetically by your student’s last name. Please see links below to register. Space at RISE is limited.
- Week 1 (July 7 – 10) – Last Names A – F: Register Here
- Week 2 (July 14 – 17) – Last Names G – N: Register Here
- Week 3 (July 21 – 24) – Last Names O – Z: Register Here
Students must be fully enrolled at Deal to participate in RISE. Enrollment opens on April 1, 2025 and can be completed online (https://enrolldcps.dc.gov) or in-person at Deal. You may complete the registration forms above to reserve your seat, but your student’s participation in RISE will not be confirmed until their SY 25-26 enrollment is complete.
For questions, please reach out to Ms. Gathers, 6th grade assistant principal (stacey.gathers@k12.dc.gov).
All incoming 6th grade families are asked to complete this Course Information Form to select your child’s world language and provide additional information.
Have you ever thought about participating in Girl Scouts? There are currently two troops of Murch students (one Daisy troop of 1st graders, and one Brownie troop of 2-3rd graders, but Scouting is open to kids K-12) with plans to open more if there is interest!