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November 4, 2025 – HSA Minutes
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Jackson-Reed Theater Presents Mamma Mia!
Don’t miss Jackson-Reed Theater’s spring musical, Mamma Mia! 🎶 Featuring ABBA’s iconic hits, this sunny, feel-good show follows a young woman’s search for her father on the eve of her wedding—bringing three men from her mother’s past back to a Greek island for a story full of humor, heart, and great music.
📅 Performances: May 15, 16, 22 & 23 at 7:00 PM | Matinee: May 23 at 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Jackson-Reed Auditorium, 3950 Chesapeake St NW
🎟 Tickets: $20 adults | $10 students | Free for Jackson-Reed faculty & staff
Learn more, donate, or purchase tickets at www.jacksonreedtheater.com. A fun night out for the whole family! ✨
Join Screenwise Families DC – Stay Connected on Tech & Kids
Following last week’s sold-out Screenagers screening at the Avalon Theatre, many families expressed enthusiasm for staying connected and continuing the conversation—and we’re excited to help!
We invite you to join Screenwise Families DC, a new WhatsApp group designed to connect, inform, and support families who want to work together to delay the introduction of social media and smartphones, and to help children build healthy, thoughtful tech habits.
📱 Join Screenwise Families DC here
Let’s keep the conversation going and support one another in raising screenwise kids!
🌍 Murch International Night – Thursday, June 4 from 6-8pm!
One of the things that makes Murch so special is our global community. International Night is a chance to connect, share our cultures, and celebrate what makes our school so vibrant and unique.
Mark your calendars for Murch’s International Night on Thursday, June 4 from 6:00–8:00 PM! This beloved event celebrates the rich diversity of our community—and we’d love your help to make it a success.
What is International Night?
It’s a joyful, schoolwide celebration where families come together to share performances, culture, and food from around the world. Students receive “passports” to stamp as they travel from table to table—exploring displays, learning about different cultures, and tasting foods from various countries and U.S. states.
This event was brought back last year, and it was a huge success—featuring over 30 countries and hundreds of participants. Let’s make it even bigger and better this year!
How can you participate?
The International Night Committee is looking for families to share their culture through art, music, dance, crafts, traditional clothing, and food. Whether you host a table, perform, or contribute a dish, every contribution helps make the evening special.
👉 Sign up HERE to participate OR click HERE to print and fill out the form
Questions? Contact the committee at murchinternational@gmail.com.
Thank you for helping make this a meaningful and vibrant celebration of our community—we can’t wait to see you there!
Field Day – May 27 & 28: Volunteers Needed!
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
- Morning (9:00–11:30 AM): Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Afternoon (12:15–2:45 PM): 1st & 2nd Grades
Thursday, May 28
- Morning (9:00–11:30 AM): 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades
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!
📣 Enroll By May 22 to Help Your Grade Win!
Friday, May 22 is the final day for families to enroll/re-enroll for the 2026–2027 school year to help their grade win the Grade-Level Enrollment Challenge! The grade with the highest enrollment percentage will earn a grade-wide cookout and end-of-year celebration. 🍔🎉
🏆 Current standings as of May 20:
We’re now at an incredible 75% of our projected enrollment (628 students)! Every enrollment helps Murch plan for staffing, resources, and a strong start to next school year.
- Pre-K: 77%
- Kindergarten: 80%
- 1st Grade: 84% 🌟
- 2nd Grade: 76%
- 3rd Grade: 73%
- 4th Grade: 76%
First Grade is in the lead, but there’s still time for another grade to make a final push before the challenge ends on Friday, May 22!
👉 Enroll today via ASPEN or click HERE for more information.
Let’s finish strong, Murch—every enrollment counts! 🙌
Capital Cotillion – Registration Now Open!
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! 💫
Aftercare Programming Update for 2026-27 School Year
March 27, 2026
Dear Murch Families,
I am writing to share an important update regarding our aftercare programming for the 2026-27 school year.
For more than 15 years, Capitol Language Services (CLS) has been a valued partner in providing aftercare at Murch. We are deeply grateful for their long-standing commitment to our community and the care they have shown to our students over the years.
As we look ahead, the administration has been exploring ways to expand access to affordable, high-quality aftercare options for families. After reviewing multiple providers and considering factors such as program structure, cost, enrichment offerings, and capacity, we are planning to move forward with Future Stars as our aftercare and enrichment vendor beginning next school year.
Why the Change?
Future Stars will be able to offer:
- Extended care hours
- A wide selection of after-school clubs and enrichment options
- Lower overall costs for families compared with current pricing
- Flexible enrollment options
To help you learn more about Future Stars and what they offer, we are sharing their informational brochure. This includes sample schedules, program highlights, club descriptions, and pricing.
We understand that changes to aftercare routines affect families in different ways. Our goal is to provide clear, timely information and ensure a smooth transition for everyone.
After spring break, we will share enrollment timelines, registration instructions, and opportunities to meet the Future Stars team.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for all you do to support our students and school community. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Warmly,
Principal Cebrzynski and Assistant Principal Hawkins
Murch Plus Spring Session | Dismissal Information
The Spring Session of Murch Plus is underway! This session will be held every Wednesday from April 22 through May 27 from 3:30–4:15 PM.
Dismissal Information:
• After-School Programs: Students enrolled in Wonders or CLS will be released directly to their program.
• Parent Pick-Up: Parents will meet students outside the front entrance on Davenport Street and should wait until their child is brought out with their Murch Plus group.
Students will be dismissed from Murch Plus at 4:15 PM to either their after-school program or to parents/guardians.
Questions? Please contact Rebecca Dufresne at rebecca.dufresne@k12.dc.gov.