Looking to sharpen your basketball skills this summer? Murch alum Aaron Brin (Class of 2020) and current varsity basketball player at Sidwell Friends School is hosting a free basketball skills clinic for Murch students and members of the community. Open to rising 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, this clinic is a great opportunity to learn…

RISE is a summer bridge program designed to help rising 6th grade students feel confident and excited about their transition to Deal. The program introduces students to all things Deal while building connections and confidence. For registration information, please see the link in this week’s HSA newsletter.

Dive into books this summer with the Discover Summer program at the DC Public Library! Complete a summer reading bingo card by doing activities such as reading for 20 minutes or asking a librarian for a book recommendation. Do just three of these activities and you will earn two FREE tickets to a Nats game…

Following last week’s sold-out Screenagers screening at the Avalon Theatre, many families expressed enthusiasm for staying connected and continuing the conversation—and we’re excited to help! We invite you to join Screenwise Families DC, a new WhatsApp group designed to connect, inform, and support families who want to work together to delay the introduction of social…

Looking for a unique opportunity for your child to build confidence, learn social etiquette, and have fun with peers? Capital Cotillion offers a wonderful program where students practice manners, dressing up, and social dancing in a welcoming, structured environment. A Murch parent shared that their children have participated for several years and found it to…

As conversations about technology’s impact on kids continue, the Murch parent-led Delaying Social Media and Smartphones Workgroup is sharing resources to help families decide how and when tech enters their children’s lives. Why pay attention? A recent New York Times article, “A Smartphone Before Age 12 Could Carry Health Risks, Study Says,” highlights a 2026 study linking early smartphone access to higher…

Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital (GSNC) invites families to explore Girl Sprouts, a new program designed especially for Pre-K girls! Girls who are at least 4 years old and will be entering Kindergarten next school year are invited to join. Girl Sprouts introduces preschool girls to the Girl Scouts experience through fun, age-appropriate activities. Participants will…

Give your child a summer filled with adventure, creativity, and fun! Campers ages 5–12 will enjoy weekly themes, exciting field trips, pool days, S.T.E.A.M. activities, sports, and hands-on learning—all in a safe, supportive camp environment. 📍 Location: Bethesda Elementary School 🕓 Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM–6:00 PM Spots are filling quickly—secure your child’s place today!…

Communities aren’t built overnight. They’re built one neighbor, one family, and one shared meal at a time. Since 2018, I’m Eddie Cano has been proud to be part of that story—serving classic Italian and Italian-American cuisine on Connecticut Avenue and creating a welcoming gathering place for the neighborhood many Murch families call home. Like many…