Home and School Association
Do afterschool and summer programs in D.C. meet your family’s needs? The Deputy Mayor for Education and the Office of Out of School Time (OST) want to hear from YOU!
If you are a parent/guardian of a school-aged child (K–12) living in D.C., please take a few minutes to complete the OST Family Survey. Your anonymous feedback will help shape future afterschool and summer programming and will be included in the FY25 OST Needs Assessment.
The first community meeting of the Ward 3 Education Network (W3EdNet) will be held on Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00PM via Zoom. Click HERE to register.
We’re excited to welcome Ward 3 Councilmember Matthew Frumin, who will share school-related updates and then take questions and join in discussion. Afterward, school representatives will highlight their priorities for the year.
The Ward 3 Education Network (W3EdNet) is a group made up of PTO Board and LSAT members as well as other interested community members working to promote the interests of DCPS students and families in the local high school feeder pattern and across the city.
Starting this fall, students can once again join Litter Patrol by arriving 15 minutes early on Monday mornings to help keep our playground and fields clean. Litter Patrol will begin on Monday, September 8. Please meet by the Little Bear on the Big Playground!
This student-led effort began in 2023 and has been a great way for kids to show pride in their school while making a difference — plus, they get to use the always-popular trash grabbers provided by the HSA!
We’re also looking for parent volunteers to help lead and support Litter Patrol this year. Interested? Please contact Tianni Craig at tiannic@gmail.com or 808-233-9911.
We’re excited to continue this tradition in the 2025–26 school year!
Ms. Miller is seeking donations of new clothing and school supplies for Murch’s “back-up” supply closet. Having these items on hand makes learning seamless.
Please visit our Amazon Wish List to purchase. Items will be shipped directly to Murch.
Thank you for your generosity in helping us support the Murch community!
The HSA is looking for volunteers to serve as Room Parents! This is a fun, low-commitment role that typically takes just 1–2 hours per month and is a wonderful way to support your child’s classroom.
Room Parents help with:
Sign up to be a Room Parent HERE!
(If your class is already full, let us know — we’ll add another slot!)
Orientation Details:
Wednesday, September 10
7:00–7:45PM
Murch Cafeteria (36th Street entrance)
If you can’t attend, don’t worry — we’ll follow up by email.
Questions? Contact Room Parent Coordinator Lizzie Polk at: roomparents.murch@gmail.
Want to meet new people, make a meaningful impact, and support our amazing school community? Now’s your chance! The Murch Home and School Association (HSA) has 25+ committee roles supporting events, fundraising, communications, staff appreciation, and more.
We’re currently looking for:
Ready to get involved or join a committee, complete the volunteer interest form today! Have a question? Email the HSA.
Your time and talent make a huge difference! 💛
The 2024–2025 Kids Ride Free Metro Cards will expire on September 30, 2025.
To ensure your student can continue riding free on Metrobus and Metrorail, please request a new card for the 2025–2026 school year by completing this form starting on August 12. ✅
If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca McGraw at rebecca.mcgraw2@k12.dc.gov.
The Fall Fair depends on parent volunteers to bring the fun to life, and we’re looki
ng for a few more helping hands:
Day-of Area Managers – Help oversee a specific section of the Fall Fair on the big day. Area Managers will attend one planning meeting the week before and then be on-site during the fair to supervise their area.
In addition, we’re seeking concession partners—local food vendors who would be a great fit for a carnival-style event. If you or someone you know runs a food business and would like to participate, we’d love to connect!
📧 Volunteer Inquiries: Kristen Davis
📧 Concession Opportunities: Rebeca Fiet
Be part of the team that makes the Murch Fall Fair an event to remember!
Join us for the first Coffee on the Playground of the 2025–26 school year on Friday, September 5
from 8:45-9:45AM. Come meet and mingle with fellow members of the Murch community!
This year, we’re excited to introduce a new format: Coffee on the Playground gatherings will also serve as HSA Community Meetings, typically held on the first Friday of each month.
Each meeting will include:
We’ll also continue holding HSA Board Meetings on the first Tuesday of each month. These meetings are open to the public and focus on detailed planning and budgeting.
Please note that HSA-sponsored Coffee on the Playground events are intended for parents and caregivers only.
Help Shape Safer Routes to Murch!
We’re excited to share that Murch has been selected to participate in DC’s Safe Routes to School (SRTS) initiative—an important program designed to improve safety and accessibility for students walking or biking to school.
The initial SRTS observations and meetings have already taken place, and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), along with their SRTS planning team, is now drafting recommendations. But before finalizing anything, they want to hear directly from YOU—Murch parents and caregivers!
📣 Your input matters. Community feedback plays a vital role in making these recommendations truly reflect the needs of our school.
📬 How you can help:
📝 Survey Links:
English: 2025 Parents and Caregivers Survey
Spanish: Encuesta a padres y cuidadores 2025
Thank you for taking a few minutes to support safer, healthier routes for our students!
SRTS Survey Flyer 2025 ENG