• 9:15 AM – Pre-K, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades (includes a special procession by Pre-K students)
• 10:45 AM – Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grades

Get ready for the holidays and support Murch at the same time! Our Holiday Gift Wrap Fundraiser begins on Thursday, October 23 — shop for beautiful wrapping paper, gift bags, and more, and 40% of every purchase comes back to the Murch HSA to support our school programs.

You can participate as much or as little as you’d like — every order helps! It’s an easy way to check off your holiday to-do list while giving back to our community.

👉 Click here to Register, so you can give back while you wrap! Murch’s organization ID is 29632.

Please look for a flyer in your Friday Folder and more information in Thursday’s newsletter!

In recognition of National Principals Month, the HSA is creating a digital Kudoboard for Mr. C! This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to share messages of appreciation for all that he does for Murch.

💻 How to contribute: 
Click HERE to open the Kudoboard, then select “+ Add to Board.” You can write a note, upload photos, videos, or even a GIF. Once you’re finished, click “Post” to add your contribution.

We invite students, parents, caregivers, teachers, staff, and community members to participate. Let’s show Mr. C how grateful we are for his leadership, energy, and dedication to the Murch community!

⏰ The last day to contribute is Thursday, October 30.

P.S. Don’t worry—we haven’t forgotten about Mr. Hawkins! We’ll celebrate him during Assistant Principals Week in April.

It’s not too late to join the two Amore Learning classes happening at Murch right now!

🎨 He[art]beats (Tuesdays, 3:30–4:30 PM)
It’s not too late to join He[art]beats, where Amore Learning teacher and local fine artist Drew Tye Ruby-Howe leads a dynamic art class set to music. Kids draw and paint to the rhythm of the beat, exploring creativity, expression, and the joy of making art together. Expect masterpieces to come home, creativity to soar, and friendships to flourish!

🎭 Spotlight on Acting & Improv (Thursdays, 3:30–4:30 PM)
Budding performers can take the stage in Spotlight on Acting & Improv. This interactive workshop blends improv games, script reading, and storytelling to help students build confidence, teamwork, and stage presence. Voice projection, body language, and character development are all part of the fun—culminating in a short classroom performance for families.

✨ Spots are still available at a discounted rate!
👉 Register here: amorelearning.com/booknow

If your 4th or 5th grade student is interested in participating in an official DCIAA sport(s) this year— 

• Fall: Cross Country
• Winter: Basketball
• Spring: Track & Field

• The packet only needs to be completed once per school year.
• Clearance is valid for the entire year (or until the health form expires).
• Submit forms as early as possible, ideally before school starts, since the clearance process can take time.

The Murch Online Directory is the easiest way for families to stay in touch and connect with our school community. The directory is available to Murch families only, and you control what information is visible to others.

Here’s how to access it:

• New families: Create an account to be listed and gain access.
  👉 Register on Membership Toolkit

• Returning families: No need to re‑register! Simply log in to update your contact info and privacy settings.
  

Class assignments (with 2025–26 teacher names) will appear in the directory in September.

💡 Tip: The directory is online‑only again this year. For the easiest access, download the Membership Toolkit app to your phone or tablet.

Questions? Email Rajiv D’Cruz.

We’d like to remind our Murch community that there is a designated handicapped parking spot on Davenport Street, near the corner of 36th Street on the school side.

A number of our students rely on wheelchairs and accessible transportation, and this spot is essential for ensuring they can safely arrive at and leave school—especially during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.

We kindly ask that families refrain from parking in this space unless they have a valid need or permit to do so, so we can ensure accessibility for those who truly need it.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping Murch inclusive and accessible for all!