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Today is #GivingTuesday!!! If you donate to the SOS Campaign today, November 28th, the grade level with the highest giving percentage (of any amount) will each receive a Murch yo-yo! As of today, our 2nd grade is in the lead at 32% giving, with the 4th grade right on their tail at 31%. And if […]

Tired of Thanksgiving leftovers? It’s a good week for pizza! Support Murch on Wednesday, November 29 by dining at or ordering take out from Pete’s Pizza, and the Murch HSA will receive 25% of the pre-tax sales! Pete’s is located at 4940 Wisconsin Ave NW (tel: 202-237-7383). Our fundraiser will run all day from 11AM – 9PM. Please note that […]

The Scholastic Book Fair will take place in the Murch Library, Dec. 12-14 from 8am-9am and 3pm-6pm all three dates. A huge selection of books for readers of all ages, along with learning resources, puzzles, and gift items, will be available for purchase. We are looking for adult volunteers to help during this fun event! Please sign up here to volunteer […]

The holiday season is upon us, and it’s a time for us to collectively support our Murch community.  We’d like all our students to be able to have a holiday meal or receive a gift, even if their family budget doesn’t allow for it. We are looking for gift cards such as Visa cards, Target […]

The LSAT (Local School Advisory Team) will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 29 at 5:45PM. The LSAT is composed of Murch staff, parents and community members who advise the principal on matters of school policy.  All members of the community are welcome to attend. Event: LSAT Meeting Date: Wednesday, Nov. 29 Time: 5:45 […]

Battle of the Books (BOB) is coming to Murch this spring and your 2nd-5th grade is invited to participate! BOB is a trivia-style competition for 2nd through 5th graders and is designed to motivate students to read high-quality children’s literature.  Battles will begin in March and the championship battles will take place in May.  We will also […]

This spring’s musical will be Finding Nemo Jr. – and audition information is now available!  Click here for audition materials, sign-up forms, and important dates.

The HSA is in need of four iPads that are able to sync with hotspots and complete transactions with Square. Which generation iPad will work depends on the type of iPad you have (Air, Mini, Pro). If the iPad is valued at $500 or more, the HSA will be happy to provide you with a tax receipt […]

Calling all budding scientists and mathematicians! All Murch students in pre-k through 5th grade are invited to participate in the Annual Murch STEM Fair, which will be held on Thursday, February 1 at 6:00 PM in the Murch gym. More information and registration information is available HERE. This information is also available via pdf HERE. […]

Do you have a costume that is too small for your child or one that you know your child will not wear again? Murch is collecting costumes that are washed and in good condition to give out to students in our community who come to school each year without a costume.  Every year, the mental health team works […]

Over the course of the school year, there will be multiple opportunities for ALL parents to engage with Mr. C and Assistant Principal Hawkins. Parent Forums will take place on the following dates (locations TBD unless noted below): Saturday, October 28 from 10-11AM in the Murch Library Tuesday December 5 from 8:30-9:30AM Saturday, February 3 from […]

Starting October 10, 2023, the meal payments portal, MySchoolBucks, was replaced by a new meal payment solution, LINQ Connect. Existing MySchoolBucks account holders must register for a LINQ Connect account. To get the new account set up, it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:   Register: Create an account at https://linqconnect.com and select register. Have your student’s ID number available. Verify Account: Click the email verification link sent […]

The SOS Campaign is the Murch HSA’s annual fundraising campaign.  Your SOS donations are critical because they allow the HSA to fund programs at Murch that the DCPS budget does not cover, such as Murch Plus, field trips, teacher grants, scholarships, technology, and more!  We need YOUR help to reach our goals of $110,000 raised AND 100% […]

Ms. Burton would love volunteers to help re-shelve books in the Murch library. This is an easy and flexible volunteer opportunity that helps our wonderful library run more smoothly. You can volunteer for as little as 15 minutes or spend several relaxing hours re-shelving books. Swing by after dropping your kids off in the morning […]

Check out Mr. C’s latest monthly newsletter to the Murch community!  This is emailed to families every month and also posted on this website.  Find Principal C’s Corner under the “About Murch” menu tab above.  Future installments will be posted there as well.  Happy reading!

Calling all interested hoopsters! A basketball interest meeting will be held Wednesday, October 4th from 3:30-3:45 PM in the Murch gym.  This brief meeting is for 4th and 5th grade girls and boys who are interested in trying out to play basketball this season.  Parents are also welcome to attend the interest meeting to receive […]

The Murch Home and School Association (Murch HSA) is still looking for support for the following volunteer positions: Communications Chair Social Media Manager Welcome / New Family Committee To get started, please fill out our volunteer interest form or email us.  Click here for more information about HSA volunteering.

Fall is here! Get a Murch sweatshirt, hat, or long sleeve shirt for 15% off at Murch’s online apparel store. The Murch HSA will also be selling Murch t-shirts, hoodies, and insulated mugs at the Fall Fair. Youth and adult sizes available!

Calling all student-athletes in grades 4 and 5! If you intend to try out for basketball this winter or participate in track and field in the spring, we strongly encourage you to get an up-to-date physical, if you don’t already have one.  As a reminder, health forms cannot be more than 365 days old (from […]

Did you know that in D.C., kids ages 5-21 can ride for free on the Metrobus, Metrorail, and the DC Circulator?! Just sign up for a card here and then pick it up at Murch’s Welcome Center when you receive a notification it has arrived. All cards from the previous school year will become invalid after September […]