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Murch Parent Engagement Survey 

We want to hear from YOU!
The Murch Parent Engagement Committee is working hard to find ways to create more meaningful opportunities for families to get involved at Murch.
  • We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming space for every family.
  • To ensure we provide the best support possible, we need your input!
  • Your voice matters, and your feedback will help us create an environment where every family feels valued and supported.
Please take a moment to participate in our Parent Engagement Survey.

Thank you for being a vital part of our community – we truly appreciate your time and insights!

Save the Date for Murch International Night – Thursday, June 5!

Save the date and help us relaunch Murch International Night! Last held in 2019, our much-anticipated International Night at Murch will take place on the evening of Thursday, June 5 from 6:00-8:00PM.

That evening, students and other guests will perform cultural songs and dances, while families will host international tables with food, activities and information set up around the playground. Families will be able to visit these tables, have a “passport” stamped as they travel around displays of different countries (and U.S. states), and enjoy delicious food.

We are looking for families to share their culture through art, music, crafts, dress, and food. Please consider signing up to share your country and culture with our wonderful Murch community! There are many ways to help – SIGN UP HERE!

 

Lend an item to the Murch international display! 

In the coming weeks, the Murch International Committee will start decorating the international display at school with cultural items from various countries and cultures represented at Murch. The committee is looking for cultural items to be showcased. If you are interested in lending an item, please email Negar (nikifar30@gmail.com) and Sayuri (sbayona@gmail.com). The more the community participates, the better!

Free Parent Workshop – Parenting in the Midst of Stress and Uncertainty

Are you impacted by recent changes and feel an increase in stress, anxiety, or fear? Do you have a child who is expressing high levels of stress?

Join our free parent workshop to learn ways you can help yourself and your family cope in uncertain times. The workshop will be held via Zoom on March 14th from noon-1pm.  The talk is entitled Parenting in the Midst of Stress and Uncertainty. 

For more information and to register, please click here.

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Murch Community Night at Potomac Pizza – March 19 from 4-9PM!

Mark your calendars for Murch Community Night at Potomac Pizza on Wednesday, March 19 from 4-9PM! Potomac Pizza will donate 20% of all dine-in and carry-out sales to the Murch HSA when you mention Murch while ordering. So, grab your friends or meet new ones while you eat pizza and support Murch!

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Track & Field Information

On your marks! The kick-off meeting for Spring Track & Field will take place on Thursday, February 27 at 3:30PM in the Pre-K Commons. All fourth and fifth graders (and their parents) are welcome and encouraged to attend. Practice will take place after school every Tuesday and Friday, rain or shine, beginning on Tuesday, March 4th.

Murch students will train and compete in events including sprints and relays, middle distance running (up to one mile), shot put, long and high jump. Don’t worry if your son or daughter has little or no experience in any of these events. Murch has a fantastic team of parent coaches to help train the athletes every step of the way. Our goal is to build a passion for running, jumping and throwing that will continue long into the future.

We hope to see as many of you as possible at the kick-off meeting. If you or your student are unable to attend, you can find a list of FAQs here. For follow up questions, please reach out to Coach Paul (pauldjacobs@gmail.com).

To register your child now, you may go to the following sign-up form: https://bit.ly/MurchTrack

Let’s make 2025 a Track & Field season to remember. Get Set! Go Murch!

RISE at Alice Deal Middle School 

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.  
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.

Girl Scout Troops at Murch

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!

If you’re curious to read more about what Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital is and does, click here (including resources in other languages here). To date, our scouts have grown their confidence and interpersonal skills through creating art, learning cultural songs and dances, hiking, investigating and practicing personal safety skills, building their own stuffed animals, investigating water conservation, and are preparing to visit a local mechanic to study engineering. Although individuals are welcome to register for Girl Scouts at any time through the local council website, we have had great experiences in building and deepening relationships for our scouts through the formation of troops within our Murch community.

If you are interested in joining Girl Scouts, please contact Kassi Chappell (Kindergarten & 1st grade mom and Daisy Troop Leader) to help us coordinate our numbers. She can answer any questions you may have and put you in touch with the corresponding age level leaders.

Capitol City Little League Spring 2025 Season

Capitol City Little League (Cap City) offers Spring and Fall baseball and softball for kids 4-14 years old. Register now through mid-February for the Spring 2025 season. Games and practices will start in mid-March. Learn more and register at: https://capcityll.org/

No experience is necessary—this is an outstanding league for all players from 4-14, from novices to travel team-level players. The league has pitching and skills clinics and a wonderful group of volunteer parent coaches. All Murch students are welcome to play with Cap City, regardless of where they live.

Questions? Contact registration@capcityll.org.

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