Celebrate Van Ness Main Street on Saturday, September 14th! Van Ness Main Street and other community partners have planned a fun day with live music, local artisan pop-ups, a book sale, and an outdoor movie in the park! The day will begin with a family-friendly clean up of Forest Hills Park. Check out the full schedule here. This community event is made possible through a partnership between Van Ness Main Street, Friends of Peirce Mill, and Forest Hills DC.
Sign Up for Kids Ride Free Metro Cards!
The Kids Ride Free program allows students to ride for free on Metrobus, Metrorail, and the DC Circulator while traveling within the District. The Kids Ride Free program ensures that enrolled District students who are also District residents can get to school and school-related activities for free. To request a Kids Ride Free card, please complete THIS form. You can also use the form to request a DC One Card.
2023-2024 Kids Ride Free Metro Cards will expire on September 30, 2024, so please request a new card by completing the form for the current school year.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. McGraw (rebecca.mcgraw2@k12.dc.gov).
August 1, 2024: Back to School Info, Enrollment and Class Assignments
Dear Murch Families,
As we enter August, anticipation fills the air with the promise of a new academic year just around the corner. I am thrilled to welcome back our students and the entire school community on August 26th. Our faculty and staff will continue to prepare for the return of both our returning and new students to Murch, ensuring that our classrooms are not only safe but also nurturing environments where your children can thrive.
One important update I’d like to share is about enrollment and student-teacher assignments. We have over 40 seats to fill to reach our enrollment projection of 661 students, which I am confident we will meet. That said, this creates some uncertainty in predicting final numbers for grade levels/individual classes at this time. The leadership team will be monitoring enrollment over the next two weeks. Once we can confidently finalize grade-level enrollment, we will send class assignments to you.
In my next update, to be sent on Monday, August 5th and posted to the HSA website, I am excited to introduce several new staff members who will be joining our Murch family as well as initiatives, in conjunction with DCPS’s new five-year strategic plan, aimed at enriching the educational experience for our students. From a focus on improving to new extracurricular activities, we are committed to providing a well-rounded education that caters to the diverse needs and interests of our students.
We understand that the transition back to school can be a time of mixed emotions for both children and parents. Please know that we are here to support you every step of the way. In the coming days/weeks, I will be sharing more information including, but not limited to our back-to-school procedures, the implementation of STRONG START (which will take the place of the morning meeting), our new staff members, and our Sneak Peek on August 23rd.
Your partnership is vital to the success of our school and your children’s education. We encourage you to get involved, whether it be through volunteering, joining our HSA, or simply engaging with your child’s learning at home. Together, we can make this a fantastic year filled with growth, learning, and joy.
Please mark your calendars for our Back-to-School Night on September 5th, where you will have the opportunity to meet our teachers, visit the classrooms, and learn more about the curriculum and our goals for the year ahead.
In closing, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your continued support and trust in our school. We are honored to be a part of your child’s educational journey and look forward to seeing their smiling faces on the first day of school.
Warm regards,
Principal Cebrzynski
Murch is Seeking Substitute Teachers for SY24-25
Murch ES is looking for substitute teachers for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are interested in learning more about being a substitute at Murch ES, please email Principal Cebrzynski (chris.cebrzynski@k12.dc.gov) or AP Hawkins (devario.hawkins@k12.dc.gov).
To view the current DCPS requirements for substitute teachers and the Substitute Teacher Application, please visit: https://dcps.dc.gov/page/substitute.
LSAT Meeting Tonight – Monday, September 16 from 5:45-7:00PM
The Murch Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) will have their first meeting of the school year on Monday, September 16 from 5:45-7:00PM. All LSAT meetings are held virtually and are open to the Murch community.
Click the ZOOM link below to join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88535741463
Meeting ID: 885 3574 1463
To view the meeting agenda, please click here.
The LSAT is composed of Murch staff, parents and community members who advise the principal on matters of school policy. All members of the community are welcome to attend. Parents and community members are welcomed to join, listen in and share questions during our Q&A portion of the meeting.
Please contact us if you have any trouble logging into the meeting.
Volunteer as a Room Parent!
The HSA is seeking volunteers to serve as Room Parents! This is a fun, low-lift volunteer opportunity that typically requires only 1-2 hours per month.
Room Parents assist teachers with:
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- organizing classroom celebrations;
- coordinating gifts to teachers and donations of supplies to classrooms;
- occasionally recruiting volunteers for HSA events; and
- sharing information with families and caregivers about school and community events.
Sign up to be a Room Parent HERE.
The Room Parent Orientation will be on Tuesday, September 10 from 7:00-7:45PM in the Murch Cafeteria (36th Street/Cafeteria entrance). If you sign up but are unable to make the meeting, we will follow up by email.
Questions? Email HSA Room Parent Coordinators Amy Turner and Lizzie Polk at: roomparents.murch@gmail.com.
New Parent/Caregiver Breakfast – Tuesday, September 24
Parents and caregivers who are new to Murch are invited to a new parent breakfast on Tuesday, September 24 from 9:15-10:00AM in the Murch Commons (open area in-between the Pre-K and Kindergarten halls; across from the gym).
Please join us to meet other Murch parents, Principal Cebrzynski, and members of the HSA Board to learn more about the school and our community. Light breakfast treats and coffee will be served.
To RSVP, please click here. If you have any questions, please contact HSA VP of Family Support, Hayley Love.