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Good News on Swing Space!
We are pleased to report some good news: Murch’s swing space is starting to take better shape. This week, Principal Cebrzynski and representatives from the SIT met with administrators from the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), as well as DCPS and DGS, to discuss the swing space plans. One big piece of news is that DCPS and UDC…
Read More"Paws and Claws" Donation Request—Extended to March 18
The 4th grade Community Service Club is partnering with the Humane Society on a project called “Paws and Claws.” This is an effort to collect many items for pets that are in shelters. They need items such as: new and used towels, pet food, new pet toys, paper towels, powder laundry detergent, dawn ultra dish…
Read MoreMurch Modernization Needs Your Help!
Over the last several years, the fight to renovate and expand Murch has hit numerous potential roadblocks. As a strong community, we have worked together to overcome them all. The project now faces another challenge, and we need help from our entire community to ensure that we can overcome this latest obstacle to getting the…
Read MoreBreakdown of proposed changes to modernization design – February 11, 2016
In February 2016, DCPS and DGS presented two proposed scenarios for altering the design. The primary impacts of proposed design changes would be: Scenario #1 Move the cafeteria to the current gym space, which reduces the cafeteria size from 3715 sq. ft. to 2722 sq. ft. Build the kitchen to the side of the current…
Read MoreSample letter to Mayor Bowser on underfunding of Murch modernization
Dear Mayor Bowser, The Murch Elementary School community is grateful for your past support of the school’s modernization. You have said that this project is your highest priority for school renovation. We need your help now to make sure the final project is one that truly serves the needs of our children. Planning for the Murch…
Read MoreContact Information for City Leadership
Mayor Muriel Bowser email: eom@dc.govJohn A. Wilson Building1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20004 Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Nilesemail: dme@dc.gov1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 307Washington, DC 20004 DC Council Contacts Chairman Phil Mendelsonemail: pmendelson@dccouncil.us1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504Washington, DC 20004 Ward 1 – Councilmember Brianne Nadeauemail: bnadeau@dccouncil.us1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 102Washington, DC 20004 Ward…
Read MoreMurch HSA Meeting February 9th – Cancelled!
For those who were planning to attend the February 9th HSA meeting, it has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you… The next HSA meeting is schedule for March 8th at 7pm in the media center. See you then!
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Murch Swing Space Plan
What is the current swing space plan? DCPS announced January 2, 2016 that for the 2016-2017 school year, Murch would be located at a trailer complex to be constructed on two fields at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). For the 2017-2018 school year, Murch would locate on the current school site while…
Read MoreSwing Space and Renovation – Where Do We Stand and What's Next?
As Murch gets closer and closer to renovation, everyone in the community has plenty of questions. There are many details that are still being sorted out, but there are also many things that are known and worth highlighting. First and foremost, by the fall of 2018, Murch will have a tremendous, new facility that fits our student population and…
Read MoreHSA Meeting Minutes from Nov and Dec 2015
Just in case you were wondering – here’s what happened during the HSA meetings: BEN W. MURCH HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION/PTA, INC. General Meeting Meeting Minutes December 8, 2015 Co-President Martha McIntosh called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm on December 8, 2015 in the library of Murch Elementary School. 1. Executive Board Members…
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