Starting this fall, Litter Patrol is back! Join us on Monday mornings from 8:15-8:30AM to help keep our playground and fields clean. Litter Patrol will begin on Monday, September 8. Please meet by the Little Bear on the Big Playground!

This student-led effort began in 2023 and has been a great way for kids to show pride in their school while making a difference — plus, they get to use the always-popular trash grabbers provided by the HSA!

We’re also looking for parent volunteers to help lead and support Litter Patrol this year. Interested? Please contact Tianni Craig at tiannic@gmail.com or 808-233-9911.

We’re excited to continue this tradition in the 2025–26 school year!

Want to meet new people, make a meaningful impact, and support our amazing school community? Now’s your chance! The Murch Home and School Association (HSA) has 25+ committee roles supporting events, fundraising, communications, staff appreciation, and more.

We’re currently looking for:

• Auction Chair: Join the team as the fourth auction chair and help lead the planning for our biggest fundraiser and parent party of the year!
• Auction Solicitation Volunteers: Help us gather auction items by email—perfect for parents who want a flexible way to contribute.
• Community Engagement Coordinator: Coordinate special events like restaurant fundraisers and group tickets to sporting events, helping Murch families connect outside of school.

Ready to get involved or join a committee, complete the volunteer interest form today! Have a question? Email the HSA.

Your time and talent make a huge difference! 💛

The 2024–2025 Kids Ride Free Metro Cards will expire on September 30, 2025.

To ensure your student can continue riding free on Metrobus and Metrorail, please request a new card for the 2025–2026 school year by completing this form starting on August 12. ✅

If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca McGraw at rebecca.mcgraw2@k12.dc.gov.

The Fall Fair depends on parent volunteers to bring the fun to life, and we’re looking for a few more helping hands:

Day-of Area Managers – Help oversee a specific section of the Fall Fair on the big day. Area Managers will attend one planning meeting the week before and then be on-site during the fair to supervise their area.

In addition, we’re seeking concession partners—local food vendors who would be a great fit for a carnival-style event. If you or someone you know runs a food business and would like to participate, we’d love to connect!

📧 Volunteer Inquiries: Kristen Davis
📧 Concession Opportunities: Rebeca Fiet

Be part of the team that makes the Murch Fall Fair an event to remember!

Don’t forget to complete and submit your student’s health forms! The required forms can be found here on the DCPS website. For immunization information and pediatric immunization facilities, visit: Immunization | doh (dc.gov).

Please send your completed health forms to MurchESEnroll@k12.dc.gov. Thank you!

If your 4th or 5th grade student is interested in participating in an official DCIAA sport(s) this year— 

• Fall: Cross Country
• Winter: Basketball
• Spring: Track & Field

• The packet only needs to be completed once per school year.
• Clearance is valid for the entire year (or until the health form expires).
• Submit forms as early as possible, ideally before school starts, since the clearance process can take time.

The Murch Online Directory is the easiest way for families to stay in touch and connect with our school community. The directory is available to Murch families only, and you control what information is visible to others.

Here’s how to access it:

• New families: Create an account to be listed and gain access.
  👉 Register on Membership Toolkit

• Returning families: No need to re‑register! Simply log in to update your contact info and privacy settings.
  

Class assignments (with 2025–26 teacher names) will appear in the directory in September.

💡 Tip: The directory is online‑only again this year. For the easiest access, download the Membership Toolkit app to your phone or tablet.

Questions? Email Rajiv D’Cruz.

New to Murch Elementary School and seeking to connect with others in the Murch community? 

Each year, the Murch Home and School Association (HSA) works with Lauren Miller, Murch’s guidance counselor, to organize the Murch Buddy Program.

The Buddy Program partners new families with returning families to provide new families with a resource for information about Murch and a new connection to the community.

The time commitment is minimal – a meet up at the playground and/or a cup of coffee – however, a little goes a long way to welcome new families and continue to grow and strengthen our community!

New or returning families who are interested in participating can complete THIS FORM by Friday, September 19, 2025. Families are paired during the last week of September and first week in October.

If you are a new or returning family with questions about the Buddy Program, please contact Lauren Miller (lauren.miller@k12.dc.gov).