There will be a Boys Basketball Interest Meeting for all interested 4th and 5th grade boys on Monday, November 24, right after school in the Commons (across from the gym). Students will learn about the team, eligibility requirements, and receive the tryout schedule.

Participation Packets & Health Forms
Students must have their DCPS Student-Athlete Participation Packet and Universal Health Certificate submitted before tryouts.
📄 2025–26 DCPS Student-Athlete Participation Packet

Important reminders for parents:

• Please complete all questions in Part 1 of the Universal Health Certificate before uploading forms — incomplete forms are often rejected by the Jackson-Reed Athletic Trainer.

• If your student already submitted forms for Cross Country and you’d like to confirm they’re still valid, email Murch.Athletics@k12.dc.gov or stop by the Welcome Center.

For questions, please contact Head Coach Sam Fisk (samuel.fisk@k12.dc.gov).
We’re also excited to welcome Assistant Coach Rob Hartman (Murch parent) to the coaching staff this season!

Murch is partnering with NW Community Food to help support their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive!

They are collecting: 
Frozen small turkeys (10 lbs)
Frozen whole chickens
Frozen turkey breasts

Main Collection Day for Turkeys & Chickens:
 Sunday, November 23
 8:30 AM–12 PM
Due to limited freezer space, this is the only day they can accept on-site turkey donations.

Additional Food Collections:
 Every Saturday & Sunday
 11 AM–3 PM

New to NW Community Food?
Murch families are encouraged to visit on Sunday, November 16, when food distribution takes place from 1–3 PM. No documentation is required, and all are welcome. Volunteers at Connecticut Ave & Windom Pl will guide you.

Drop-Off Location:
NW Community Food
4340 Connecticut Ave NW
Rear alley entrance — look for the blue sign on the gray door.

For more information or to make an online donation, visit www.nwcommunityfood.net.

Let’s come together to support our community this Thanksgiving!

The Murch Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) will meet on Monday, November 17 from 6:15-7:45PM via Zoom.

Please note this updated date – the meeting was rescheduled from Tuesday, November 18 to avoid a conflict with the DCPS Virtual Budget Hearing.

 Join the LSAT Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81804537093

As a reminder, all LSAT meetings are held virtually, open to the entire Murch community, and include time for Q&A. We hope you join us!

• Current and former Murch Cross Country runners
• Friends and supporters of the Girls on the Run team
• Families looking for a fun way to get moving before Thanksgiving 
• Anyone who wants to support an amazing nonprofit that builds confidence and leadership in girls

 Special Murch Discounts! 
Girls on the Run is offering two registration deals for our community:

• FREE kid entry with a registered adult runner (save $45!)
• $10 entry for each additional child (save $35!)

 Just select “Murch” under school affiliation and add “n/a” for name when prompted. 

A Murch meet-up spot will be shared as we get closer to race day!

The Murch Girls Basketball Team has been putting in serious work on the court these past few weeks — and their season tips off this week with HOME games on Tuesday and Thursday!

Let’s pack the gym, make some noise, and show our Mustangs the home-court love they deserve!

 Mark your calendars! 
Here’s the full schedule for the 2025 season:

Get your holiday shopping done early and support Murch at the same time! Join Murch families and friends on Wednesday, November 19 from 6:30-8:30 PM for Murch Shop Night at 

Child’s Play (5536 Connecticut Ave, NW).

Pick up gifts, games, and goodies for all ages while supporting a beloved local business — and 10% of proceeds will go directly to the Murch HSA to benefit our students and programs.

Can’t make it? Shop online! All purchases made between Tuesday, November 18 at 12:00 AM through Wednesday, November 19 at 11:59 PM will count towards our total proceeds. Just use code MURCH2025 at checkout!

While you can still shop for Legos, Tonies, Balance Bikes, and Playmobile, these brands are not part of Shop Night totals.

It’s the perfect way to shop local, give back, and spread some early holiday cheer!

• 9:15 AM – Pre-K, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades (includes a special procession by Pre-K students)
• 10:45 AM – Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grades

The Fall Session of Murch Plus will take place from Wednesday, October 22 – Wednesday, December 3 from 3:30–4:15 PM!

Students will be dismissed from Murch Plus at 4:15 PM to either their after-school program or to parents/guardians.

• After-School Programs: Students enrolled in Wonders or CLS will be released directly to their program.
• Parent Pick-Up: Parents will meet students outside the front entrance on Davenport Street and should wait until their child is brought out with their Murch Plus group.

Our Holiday Gift Wrap Fundraiser has been extended to Wednesday, November 19. Don’t miss the chance to shop for beautiful wrapping paper, gift bags, and more, and 40% of every purchase goes directly back to the Murch HSA to support our school programs.

You can participate as much or as little as you’d like — every order helps! It’s an easy way to check off your holiday to-do list while giving back to our community.

 Click here to register and enter Murch’s organization ID: 29632 
 Don’t want to register? Click here to start shopping! 

For more information, click here. Thank you for supporting Murch!