Posts by Michelle Cohn
Private Violin Lessons
Interested in private violin lessons? Learn from conservatory trained violinist and composer, Nathaniel Heyder. He teaches all ages and skill levels and is available for in-person or virtual lessons. Contact: 703-477-4703 or nate.heyder@gmail.com
Read MoreMay 1, 2024: SY24-25 Class Placements & Reflections
Dear Murch Families, As we head into our final term of the 2023-2024 school year, I want to update you all on one item, in particular, and take a moment to reflect on how I am feeling as a school leader as we complete only our second full year, post-pandemic. SY24-25 Class Placements Teachers have…
Read MoreMarch 1, 2024: Budget Update for SY24-25
Dear Murch Families, I hope this newsletter finds you and your families in good spirits. I would like to provide an update on the school budget process and share a bit about how I approached this very challenging budget cycle. However, I will be sharing the details of budget decisions first with the faculty/staff and…
Read MoreJanuary 1, 2024: Happy New Year!
Greetings Murch Families, As we conclude 2023, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your support and collaboration in making the start of this school year a resounding success. While I am very much enjoying winter break, I am really looking forward to the second half of this wonderful school year. Our…
Read MoreDecember 1, 2023: Season of Giving
Hello Murch Families, I hope everyone had an enjoyable time over the Thanksgiving holiday, spending time with family, friends, and those that you love. My wife and I celebrated the holiday by ourselves for the first time in 28 years, the age of my oldest child. I am grateful for the spirit of giving that exists within…
Read MoreNovember 1, 2023: Happy Halloween!
Good Evening Murch Families, Happy Halloween! I hope everyone celebrating has a fun and safe night of festivities. In this second installment of Mr. C’s Corner, I want to take an opportunity to reflect on another great month of school and all of the exciting opportunities coming down the pike as we wind down our…
Read MoreOctober 1, 2023: Our First Month of School
Happy Sunday Murch Families, This school year, I will be writing to the Murch community at the end of every month, instead of every week. So welcome to the first installment of “Principal C’s Corner!” I hope that each and every family in the Murch community has experienced a smooth transition to this school year,…
Read MoreInterested in Chaperoning a Field Trip?
Background checks are required for ALL parents interested in chaperoning a field trip. It is a simple and easy process that we encourage everyone to do ASAP. Follow these steps: 1. Complete the DCPS Clearance Application. 2. After you submit your DCPS Clearance Application you will receive an email with a link to instructions to use to…
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2023: Welcome Back!
Happy Friday Murch Families, WELCOME BACK!! This first week of school is full of so many emotions for everyone; teachers, parents, and students. We welcomed our last group of students yesterday, our pre-K 4 classes. It appears that much of what we planned for is working as expected. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this…
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