How to…Contact Past Auction Chairs

Just a list…not complete 2020: Leigh Connery – leighfenner@gmail.com Dana Hedgpeth – hedgpethd@gmail.com Emily Kallaur – emilykallaur@gmail.com Jess Regan – jessregan.com 2019: Allison Birgfeld – jones915@gmail.com Rebeca Fiet – rebecafiet@gmail.com Stefanie Harrington – stefanie.harrington@gmail.com 2018: Dana Hedgpeth – hedgpethd@gmail.com Jess Regan – jess@jessregan.com 2017: Elisa O’Keefe – elisa.okeefe@gmail.com Jess Regan – jess@jessregan.com 2016: Courtney Carlson…

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How to …throw the 5th Grade Class Party

I forwarded the DJ info to Maggie Gumbinner earlier today. She was gathering that info. She can get it to you Karissa or I can forward again. We also had a friend/co-worker of Trena’s take photos around the room. That was a huge hit as well as we also did a “step and repeat” towards…

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How to …throw the 5th Grade Promotion Reception

First – what is 5th Grade Promotion? In case you are new to Murch – there is a promotion ceremony every year to celebrate our fifth graders. They also get a class picnic, a clap-out, a party…   The ceremony is usually held at the auditorium at Wilson High School – though while we are at…

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How to … Administer Teacher-Directed Classroom Grants

  Background – The HSA has funding designated each year for grants to purchase classroom supplies and materials. Commonly known as the “Teacher Grant Program,” it is technically the Teacher-Directed Classroom Enhancement Grant Program. The HSA returned to using the longer name in the spring of 2016 to make clear that the items purchased by the HSA were…

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How to … Host Coffee on the Playground

In recent years, the HSA has tried to host Coffee on the Playground for parents once a month (weather permitting), starting with the first day of school.During the school year, the events have typically been held on Fridays. In the winter, Principal C has held one event inside with time for a Q&A with parents.(This was…

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How to Prepare for Back to School

  Schedule and plan events – The following events for the start of the school year should be scheduled over the summer in coordination with the school: PreK and Kindergarten playdates – There have traditionally been two for each grade in August. In the past, these were held on the Murch playground, but due to impending…

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How to do Emergency Backpacks

During school year 2015-2016, each classroom unit was provided by the HSA with a new emergency backpack kit. These kits are to be stored in the classroom, near the door, and taken outside with staff during all drills. Each kit should be returned to the front office and checked in at the end of the…

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