DCPS Will Close on Friday, June 18 to Celebrate Juneteenth
June 17, 2021 6:05 PM Dear Families, Happy Juneteenth from DC Public Schools! Today, President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June 19 as a federal holiday. As such, Mayor Bowser announced that DC Government will honor the holiday tomorrow on Friday, June 18. DCPS will be closed tomorrow in celebration of Juneteenth being a federal […]
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CLS is Reopening!
Capitol Language Services plans to open their before school, afterschool, and no school camps at St. Paul’s on August 30, 2021. Click here for more details on the programs offered at Murch. Services include: Murch Before Care: From 7:30 – 8:30 AM. The children will be escorted to their teacher’s line. $120/month Murch After-School: From […]
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Murch School Spirit Video!
In celebration of National Photography Day (June 15th) and to celebrate Murch, the Murch Student Council sponsored a final spirit day! Students were asked to email one photo of themselves celebrating our school community. The video of submissions is available HERE. Thank you for helping the Student Council celebrate our wonderful Murch and for your […]
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I’m Eddie Cano Fundraiser (Tuesday, June 22)
Whether you head to the End-of-Year Celebration or not, take the night off from cooking on Tuesday, June 22, by ordering dinner item from the mouth-watering menu at I’m Eddie Cano. Owned by the parents of two Murch alums, I’m Eddie Cano will donate to the Murch HSA a portion of proceeds from orders picked up before 5:30 PM […]
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Parent Open Forums with Mr. C on June 16
Mr. C will hold one last open forum for parents on Wednesday, June 16. The forums will be held at two times: • 11 AM – 12 PM • 8 – 9 PM To join the meeting: Topic: Parent Open Forums Link: Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 997 191 8912 Passcode: 131664
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Signs for 5th Grade Clap-Out
In honor of the 5th graders’ graduation from Murch and all of their hard work, let’s show them our appreciation! Make a sign for the 5th graders to see on their walk around the school as they are clapped out on Monday, June 21st. If you make a sign, add it to the fence line […]
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End-of-Year Celebration!
On Tuesday, June 22, from 4-5:30 PM, the Murch Community will gather on the big playground to celebrate the end of the school year. We will have free ice cream, pizza for sale, and tables set up for each grade level where families can ask questions and get basic information about what to expect in […]
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Murch Staff End of Year Gift Fund
As a community, Murch Elementary School has risen to every challenge in this school year. Teachers, students, and parents + caregivers have adapted in ways that were just unthinkable. As this unusual year comes to a close, please consider making a donation to the HSA’s Murch Staff End of Year Gift Fund by Monday, June 21st. This fund […]
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Fresh Off the Press—The Blue & Gold Newspaper
The latest edition (June 2021) of The Blue & Gold newspaper has been released. Click BLUE & GOLD to read the latest edition by Murch’s reporters, including an article about what kids learned during their long homestay, book reviews and staff interviews.
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Technology Collection Process and Timeline
Looking ahead, Murch will collect DCPS technology + chargers from students prior to the end of the school year. This includes laptops, tablets and hotspots. After collecting technology, Murch will be allowed the opportunity to have devices re-imaged this summer, so they are ready for grade-level laptop carts next year (students will not have a […]
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Proposed HSA Budget for the 2021-2022 SY
Below you will find the proposed budget for the 2021-2022 school year that will be voted on for approval on Tuesday, June 8th at the Budget & Elections meeting. Please review and let the HSA know if you have any questions at hsamurch@gmail.com Reminder: Budget & Elections Meeting is Tuesday, June 8th at 7PM via Zoom.
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Theme of the Month for June: Legacy
Every month, Murch focuses on different themes to help promote social/emotional learning. Students are asked questions each week on the monthly theme and lessons are presented on that theme throughout the month. In June, the Murch community will be focusing on legacy. In class, your student will be exploring questions around this theme. Here are […]
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The Murch Talent Show is BACK!!!
Mark your calendars and start practicing your talent, as the Murch Talent Show will be back on Tuesday, June 15, at 6 PM. Although a lot of things are getting back to normal, we’ve decided to hold our talent show over Zoom. Here are a few of the details: Format: We’ll gather via Zoom and […]
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Deal Middle School Virtual Math Competition for 4th & 5th Graders—Saturday, June 12
Deal Middle School is inviting 4th/5th graders from its feeder schools to participate in a virtual math competition run by their middle school math team. This competition is for any 4th or 5th grader who loves math puzzles, logic, and thinking about numbers. The competition will have individual and team components. The competition will take place June 12 […]
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Enrollment for 21-22 SY Continues—Enrollment Challenge Announced!
Enrollment for the 2021-22 school year continues. Please click HERE for all the details about enrollment. Thank you to the 247 students who have already re-enrolled (as of 5/5). This is just over 40% towards our projection of 614 students. The district has set a benchmark for each school to reach 90% enrollment by June […]
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Volunteer for the HSA! Treasurer Position Still Open
Dear Murch Community, What an incredible community we have! To be honest, it takes everyone’s participation to keep our school activities humming. Would you please consider putting some of your organizational and teamwork skills to work helping out in the HSA? There are a few positions still available: FILLED TWO Co-Presidents: The job of the co-presidents […]
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Student Council’s Book Collection for the Little Free Library
Dear Murch Community, The Murch Student Council is collecting gently used children’s books to keep the Little Free Library stocked. There are donation boxes under the Main Staircase at Murch. Your child is encouraged to bring in 1 or 2 gently used books to donate. We will continue this effort until the end of this […]
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Enrollment for SY21-22 Now Open!
DCPS is excited to open enrollment to our families and welcome new and returning students to our community for the 2021-2022 School Year! Please find an official update to enrollment processes and deadlines at the DCPS enrollment website by clicking HERE. On this site, you will see the steps for completing the packet, as well […]
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Thank You For Supporting the Murch Auction & Flash Sale
Thank You For Supporting the Murch Auction & Flash Sale Thank you to all our volunteers, donors, sponsors, and bidders. Our online auction this past Saturday was a great success and we reached our fundraising goal of $60k. FLASH SALE! We have some items which are now on flash sale at GREAT prices. Items include […]
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