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You’re invited to a fun-filled Kids Day with the George Mason Patriots baseball team as they take on the George Washington Colonials on Sunday, May 3! Tickets are just $5, making this an easy and affordable outing for the whole family.
Stick around after the game for kids run the bases and postgame autographs—plus a potential group photo on the field for attendees!
👉 Get your tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/
Come cheer on the Patriots and enjoy a great day at the ballpark! 🎉
Prospective families are encouraged to visit Deal during one of their upcoming open houses. Meet current students, participate in a Q&A with Principal Neal, and enjoy student-guided tours!
Please sign up in advance if possible.
Mark your calendars for this year’s Murch Musical, taking place at Murch on:
Our talented 4th and 5th graders have been hard at work creating an original production from the ground up—developing characters, writing scripts and lyrics, choreographing dances, and designing costumes, props, and sets.
Under the direction of the Educational Theatre Company, this student-driven performance is sure to entertain. You won’t want to miss this creative, collaborative showcase of Murch talent!
Musical participants, please click here for the full rehearsal schedule.
Get ready for one of the most exciting traditions of the year—Field Day! It’s a fun-filled, high-energy event, and we need volunteers to help run activity stations and cheer on our students.
Schedule:
Wednesday, May 27
Thursday, May 28
Rain Date: Friday, May 29
Interested in helping make Field Day a success? We’d love to have you!
Click HERE to sign up and volunteer!
Thank you to everyone who has already enrolled for the 2026–2027 school year—we’re off to a fantastic start!
We’re currently at 40% of our projected enrollment (628 students). Every completed enrollment plays an important role in helping us plan for staffing, resources, and a strong start to next year.
Grade-Level Challenge Update (standings as of April 22):
The grade with the highest enrollment percentage by May 22 will win a grade-wide cookout and end-of-year celebration!
The Murch LSAT is seeking parents to join the advisory team for the 2026-27 school year. The Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) is a group of elected and appointed members that exists at every DCPS school. The Murch LSAT includes parents, teachers, non-instructional staff, and a community member who collectively provide advice to the principal on ways to support student achievement.
The Murch LSAT aims to gather a diverse group of parent representatives that reflect our whole school community. We hope you’ll considering joining for next school year!
Please complete the LSAT Candidate Submission Form HERE by May 18.
Questions? Email LSAT Chair Kassi Chappell.
Looking for a unique opportunity for your child to build confidence, learn social etiquette, and have fun with peers? Capital Cotillion offers a wonderful program where students practice manners, dressing up, and social dancing in a welcoming, structured environment.
A Murch parent shared that their children have participated for several years and found it to be an enriching and memorable experience—and many Murch families may not yet be aware of it!
Pre-registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open, and classes tend to fill quickly in the spring. Families are encouraged to sign up early to secure their preferred schedule.
👉 Learn more and register HERE
📧 Questions? Contact accounting@capitalcotillion.com
Feel free to share with friends—this is a great opportunity for students to learn lifelong social skills while having fun! 💫