Posts by Clare Carr
Fall Community Events: Washington Spirit, Fall Fair, Movie Night, Pizza Night
Join the Murch Community at one of the upcoming events this fall: Sept. 26: Murch at the Washington Spirit Join fellow Murch soccer fans and cheer on the Washington Spirit! Purchase discounted tickets here. Oct. 2: Movie Night A Murch tradition: Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs and watch a movie with all you…
Read MoreGirls on the Run Fall Registration Deadline – Aug 31
Girls in grades 3-5 are invited to join the fall season of Girls on the Run. This is our 27th season at Murch! Families MUST register online at www.gotrdc.org(opens in new tab) by August 31st. We are able to have 20 girls on the team. GOTR DC will hold a lottery on September 1st and notify families. We…
Read MoreWelcome Assistant Principal Kenny!
Principal Hawkins is pleased to introduce our new Assistant Principal, Christopher Kenny, to the Murch Family! Mr. Kenny brings more than a decade of experience in education, serving as a teacher, district leader, and school administrator, all with a focus on helping every student succeed. Most recently, he served as Assistant Principal at Bancroft, where…
Read MoreCross-Country Interest Meeting for 4th and 5th Graders
If your 4th or 5th grade student is interested in participating in Cross Country this year, join for an Interest Meeting after school on Thursday, Aug. 27. Coaches Jack Ryan and Emma Fisler will share information about the upcoming season. Practices: Practices will be held after school on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:15-4:30. Students will dismiss…
Read MoreMurch Buddy Program – Sign Up by Sept. 18
New to Murch Elementary School? Welcome to Murch! All new families are invited to participate in the Murch Buddy program, where new families are paired with a returning family to provide a resource for information about Murch and connection to the community. Sign up to participate using THIS FORM by Friday, September 18, 2026. Returning…
Read MoreNew-to-Murch Parent/Caregiver Breakfast – Sept. 17
Parents and caregivers who are new to Murch Elementary School are invited to a new parent breakfast on Tuesday, September 17 from 9:15-10:00AM in the Murch PreK and Kindergarten Commons (open area in-between the Pre-K and Kindergarten halls; across from the gym). Come meet fellow Murch parents, Principal Hawkins, and members of the Murch Home…
Read MoreBack to School Night – Sept. 10
Back to School Night for grades K-5 will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10! Don’t miss this opportunity to visit your student’s classroom and hear from their teacher(s). Stay tuned for details on timing, schedule, and child care. Note: There will be a separate Back to School Night for Pre-K families.
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