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.
Wonders offers high‑quality before and after school care for Pre‑K through 5th grade students right on the Murch campus. Programs provide a fun, safe, and enriching environment with activities that build on the school day, including:Enrollment & Tuition
Flexible options available; monthly tuition remains the same each month. Accepts childcare vouchers, subsidies, and offers financial assistance through the Wonders Circle Fund.
Contact Wonders
📧 murch@wonderslearning.org
📞 (240) 274‑0246
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
Capitol Language Services (CLS) is excited to announce that enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is now open
for our:
• Before and After-school Programs
• Art Programs
• Spanish Programs
Enrollment Period: May 16, 2025 through July 31, 2025 for current Murch ES families.
CLS reserves spots for newly enrolled families accepted by the administration of the
school after July 31.
How to Enroll:
• Log in to your existing Procare account
• OR
• Visit your school’s page on the Capitol Language Services website and begin
the enrollment process there.
We’re looking forward to welcoming your child into our programs for the new school
year—enrollment is now open with plenty of opportunities to join!
If you have any questions about the enrollment process or our programs, please do not
hesitate to reach out to our office (202) 597-545.
Focus Forward Coaching, Learning & Wellness is a new practice located in the heart of Potomac, MD (Potomac Village), but also offers virtual coaching and consulting to clients anywhere in the world. Kristelle Kambanis, Owner & Founder, works with both students and adults who want to fine-tune their executive functioning skills, reduce overwhelm, and create a clear path forward. Whether it’s a student struggling with ADHD, an executive navigating leadership challenges, or an adult feeling stuck at a crossroads, coaching provides the strategies, structure, and accountability to move forward with confidence. If you or someone you know might benefit, Kristelle is happy to answer any questions and offers a complimentary 15-minute call to explore how she can help. Email Kristelle at Kristelle@ffclw.com.
Luisa Palloni, LICSW is a Murch mom and DC-based clinical social worker who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Through her telehealth-based private practice, Behavioral Sleep Services LLC, she provides convenient and effective treatment to adults who are looking for a solution to their sleep problems. CBT-I is a short term, research-based treatment that is specifically designed for people who have trouble falling and staying asleep. It’s also widely considered to be the gold standard for insomnia treatment by organizations such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
If you would like to learn more, check out the practice website at behavioralsleepservices.com or reach out to Luisa directly at lpalloni@behavioralsleepservices.com.
Circle Yoga is your neighborhood mindfulness and yoga studio for kids and adults. Their classes for kids, teens, and families are designed to teach yoga and mindfulness through the playful use of yoga poses, breathing techniques, relaxation practices, and meditation. Circle Yoga is offering one free class for new students. For more information, please click HERE.
Kristin Pillay, M.Ed, LICSW and Kim Palombo, PH.D, C-SLDS of District Kids: Center for Minds and Hearts, a comprehensive child and adolescent outpatient practice made up of former school educators, are offering additional support for children and families through Comprehensive Psychoeducational Assessments, Academic Support for kids and teens, and Child and Adolescent Individual and Group Therapy (with after school and Saturday availability now!).
Also, don’t miss theirDyslexia Screening Clinic on Saturday, October 19th. All families will receive screening results and reading resources. Sign up at www.districtkids.org.
District Kids: Center for Minds and Hearts is conveniently located at 5506 Connecticut Avenue NW between Mamma Lucia’s and Parthenon restaurant.
For more information, contact them at info@districtkids.org or 202-455-0706.
Is your child or teen reading below grade level? Is spelling a struggle? Is it affecting their self-confidence?
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