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Minutes from the January HSA Meeting
BEN W. MURCH HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION/PTA, INC. General Meeting Meeting Minutes January 12, 2016 Co-President Maggie Gumbinner called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm on January 12, 2016 in the library of Murch Elementary School. 1. Executive Board Members present: Martha McIntosh (co-President), Maggie Gumbinner (co-President), Brendan Holland (Secretary), Alicia Garfinkel (Teacher Representative),…
Read MoreSOS Time is Here!
Do you love your child’s classroom instructional aide? Did you know that the HSA funds the enrichment coordinator to ensure your kids get extra academic challenges? That your child has access to iPads and other technology at school? Do you like being able to provide extras for our teachers? Then show your appreciation by donating…
Read MoreFall After-School Activities Roster Available!
Our Fall 2015-16 After-School Activities Roster is now available! Click Fall After-School Activities Roster for a list of our offerings from September through December 2015. Most activities start the week of September 21st. Many of the activities fill up quickly, so please register early to secure your child’s spot. For your convenience, registration forms are…
Read MoreMurch has a New Website Design!
Over the weekend – you might have noticed that the look for the Murch website changed. In case, you are wondering -why? Here are some of the reasons it happened: Speed: the old site was rather slow – we’re hoping this new design will run faster and allow all of you to find the information…
Read MoreJoin the Murch Team
Looking for a Few Good Substitute Teachers Are you looking for a flexible, part-time job where you can still drop and pick the kids up from school? Consider becoming a substitute teacher for Murch. Murch is always interested in building the pool of quality substitute teachers. You can work any days that you like and even…
Read MoreJuly Update on Modernization
School may be out for the summer, but planning continues for the Murch modernization to ensure it remains on track to begin construction in the summer of 2016. The Department of General Services (DGS) and DC Public Schools hosted a community meeting on July 1 to present proposed revisions to the design concept. The revisions were aimed…
Read MoreMurch School Improvement Team
The Murch School Improvement Team (SIT) is a group of staff, parents and community members selected by the Principal to participate in the development of educational specifications and schematic design for the school’s modernization project. Current members of the Murch SIT are: Tim Abrams, parent (5th and 3rd grade) Renee Brown, parent (3rd and 2nd grade,…
Read MoreDC Council Testimony on Murch Modernization
On February 19, HSA Co-Presidents Martha McIntosh and Maggie Gumbinner testified before the DC Council’s Education Committee to highlight the overwhelming need for modernizing Murch. Their testimony also addressed concerns with the process used to schedule schools for modernization. On February 24, DCPS Chancellor Kaya Henderson testified before the Education Committee and also addressed the school modernization…
Read MoreDC Council Education Committee Testimony
Written Testimony of Martha McIntosh, Murch HSA Co-President DCPS Performance Oversight Hearing DC Council Committee on Education February 19, 2015 Hello. My name is Martha McIntosh and I am currently a Co-President of the Murch Home and School Association. I am also the parent of two students at Murch. My oldest child is now in…
Read MoreDeputy Mayor Promises $65 Million for Murch Renovation
On Tuesday evening, February 10, Murch parents and community members filled the school’s all-purpose room to meet with Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Niles. They shared their frustration with the long wait for renovation and their wariness that the need for additional funding might delay the project again. Deputy Mayor Niles told the Murch community…
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