Posts by Elizabeth Mettler
September 8, 2015 Minutes
Co-President Martha McIntosh called the meeting to order at 7:07 pm on September 8, 2015 in the library at Murch Elementary School. 1. Executive Board Members present: Maggie Gumbinner (co-President), Martha McIntosh (co-President), Brendan Holland (Secretary), Manolis Priniotakis (VP), Chris Cebrzynski (Principal), Karissa Kovner (past HSA president), Alicia Garfinkel (teacher representative), and Ron Eckstein (VP).…
Read MoreMurch has a New Website Design!
Over the weekend – you might have noticed that the look for the Murch website changed. In case, you are wondering -why? Here are some of the reasons it happened: Speed: the old site was rather slow – we’re hoping this new design will run faster and allow all of you to find the information…
Read MoreJoin the Murch Team
Looking for a Few Good Substitute Teachers Are you looking for a flexible, part-time job where you can still drop and pick the kids up from school? Consider becoming a substitute teacher for Murch. Murch is always interested in building the pool of quality substitute teachers. You can work any days that you like and even…
Read MoreJuly Update on Modernization
School may be out for the summer, but planning continues for the Murch modernization to ensure it remains on track to begin construction in the summer of 2016. The Department of General Services (DGS) and DC Public Schools hosted a community meeting on July 1 to present proposed revisions to the design concept. The revisions were aimed…
Read MoreMurch School Improvement Team
The Murch School Improvement Team (SIT) is a group of staff, parents and community members selected by the Principal to participate in the development of educational specifications and schematic design for the school’s modernization project. Current members of the Murch SIT are: Tim Abrams, parent (5th and 3rd grade) Renee Brown, parent (3rd and 2nd grade,…
Read MoreDC Council Testimony on Murch Modernization
On February 19, HSA Co-Presidents Martha McIntosh and Maggie Gumbinner testified before the DC Council’s Education Committee to highlight the overwhelming need for modernizing Murch. Their testimony also addressed concerns with the process used to schedule schools for modernization. On February 24, DCPS Chancellor Kaya Henderson testified before the Education Committee and also addressed the school modernization…
Read MoreDC Council Education Committee Testimony
Written Testimony of Martha McIntosh, Murch HSA Co-President DCPS Performance Oversight Hearing DC Council Committee on Education February 19, 2015 Hello. My name is Martha McIntosh and I am currently a Co-President of the Murch Home and School Association. I am also the parent of two students at Murch. My oldest child is now in…
Read MoreDeputy Mayor Promises $65 Million for Murch Renovation
On Tuesday evening, February 10, Murch parents and community members filled the school’s all-purpose room to meet with Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Niles. They shared their frustration with the long wait for renovation and their wariness that the need for additional funding might delay the project again. Deputy Mayor Niles told the Murch community…
Read MoreRenovation Alert 1/30/15: We Need Help!
On Tuesday, February 10, 7:00 pm, at Murch, Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Niles is coming to discuss the new mayoral administration’s plans for modernization. It is essential that we fill the room and let her know that funding for renovation and expansion is critical to the Murch community. The Murch HSA will provide babysitting…
Read MoreRenovation News: Deputy Mayor for Education Coming to Murch
Make plans now to attend the HSA meeting on Tuesday, February 10 at 7:00 pm. Newly-appointed Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Niles will be speaking to parents about the new Mayor’s plans for the Murch modernization project. The HSA will provide babysitting for Murch-age children. Meanwhile, planning for the renovation is moving forward. Proposals for…
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