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Wonders Extended Day at Murch – Enroll Today!  

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:
  • 🏃‍♂️ Outdoor play & active games
  • 🎨 Creative projects & art activities
  • 📖 Homework support & Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) time
Program Schedule
Before Care: 7:00 AM – first bell
After Care: Dismissal – 6:00 PM
Full‑day care available on most school closure days for enrolled families.

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

Learn more and view tuition rates here »

Help Shape Safer Routes to Murch – Complete the Survey Today!

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:

  • Complete the short survey linked below
  • Share the flyers (English & Spanish) on social media and with your networks
  • Spread the word to other Murch families—even during summer break!

📝 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

SRTS Survey Flyer 2025 ESP

Focus Forward Coaching, Learning & Wellness

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.

Sleep Therapy for Adults

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 Kids & Family Yoga Classes 

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.

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Academic Support from District Kids

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.

Kids Up Reading Coaches

Many bright and capable students find reading and writing harder than expected. Whether it’s dyslexia, dysgraphia, COVID or just not enough classroom instruction, these challenges can chip away at kids’ confidence and make school frustrating.

At Kids Up Reading Tutors, we provide one-on-one tutoring for students in grades 1–12. Our approach is grounded in the Science of Reading—using Orton-Gillingham and other evidence-based methods proven to help struggling readers build lasting skills.

We use systematic, explicit instruction to:

  • Strengthen phonological skills (the foundation of reading and spelling)
  • Master phonics and spelling rules
  • Build fluency and comprehension
  • Develop confidence as independent readers and writers

Every child deserves to feel capable and confident. With the right support, they can thrive.

Learn more at www.KidsUpReadingTutors.com or email Daniela@KidsUpReadingTutors.com.

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