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DCPL's Virtual Programs for Women's History Month
During the month of March, DC Public Library will host virtual programs and provide resources to honor Women's History Month. The theme for 2021 is Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to be Silenced.
Attend virtual author talks, watch family story times, listen to engaging speakers, and find reading lists at dclibrary.org/womenshistory
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Winter Coding Classes For Your 5th Grader and Up
Is distance learning not keeping your kid engaged or just not challenging them enough? LabCatsCode which has been teaching kids for 7 years is offering two beginner classes for the Winter months. Come learn to code!
We will be offering two classes aimed at novice coders on Wednesdays – How to Build a Website from 11am to 12:15 pm and Basics of Python from 1:30-2:15 pm.
All classes will be online and…
Start: the week of January 10th.
Length: Ten 1 hour sessions plus online support during the week.
Cost: $275
Ages: 5th grade and up
Includes: website with access to all course material, quizzes and homework as well as online development environment.
I know…I know…it is more online time. But, it truly will make your kids think and learn how to view things in a different light. And it is fun!
Elizabeth Mettler
Former Murch Mom (Sophie - 7th/Deal; Callahan - 9th/Wilson; Eva - 10th/Wilson)
LabCatsCode
https://labcatscoding.com/
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Winter Coat Drive
To Be Well Fed a non-profit organization started and run by a Murch family, is organizing a coat drive for homeless and at-risk students from Southeast Academy and Eagle Academy charter schools in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Southeast DC. Both schools are located in Ward 8 in Anacostia, and struggle with a variety of social and economic issues that profoundly impact the ability of students to readily access learning.
At Southeast Academy alone, before the pandemic, more than 60 elementary students were classified as homeless. To Be Well Fed provides groceries to 80 students and families each week.
Both schools typically receive winter jackets from community groups organizing winter coat drives, but during the pandemic many of these groups have not been operating, and as a result the schools are short of badly needed winter jackets.
We would like to provide both schools with a supply of NEW winter coats for ages 4-12 and will be collecting them through January 15 for delivery the following week. This would be a great opportunity for the Murch community to provide support to a community of students and families on the other side of town.
You can drop-off NEW jackets at the homes of two Murch families:
4618 Reno Road, NW
4521 29th Street, NW
Or purchase through an Amazon Wish List and the coats will be delivered directly to the drive organizers.
For more information, please contact:
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Online Art Class for 3 - 5 Year Olds
(Tuesdays at 3:30 PM)
My Grown Up and Me ONLINE ART CLASS FOR 3 - 5 YEAR OLDS
Tuesdays at 3:30 PM
Turn screen time into creative time with online classes from Children’s Art Studio. More than ever, children need safe, fun outlets to feed their imaginations, interact with peers and manage stress. In our weekly Zoom classes, a professional instructor will guide your budding artist through a series of drawing and painting exercises.
They’ll learn new techniques, experiment with different styles, complete fridge- and frame-worthy projects, and develop a love for creating that lasts long after class ends.
Most important, they’ll realize the tremendous social, emotional and developmental growth and benefits linked to artistic creativity and expression.
Join us! Enroll at any time, your tuition will be prorated.
This is a wonderful class for our youngest students. You can join class with your little one or set them up for independent work.
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FREE PEP (Parent Encouragement Program) Webinars
PEP (Parent Encouragement Program) is offering free webinars to support parents with challenging issues. Check out the classes below as well many more at PepParent.org:
