Murch Night at Potomac Pizza THIS Thursday February 2nd
Get out of the cold and come in and relax and enjoy the company of your family and friends over a warm meal. Join Murch families and friends THIS Thursday, February 2nd, from 4pm – 9pm at Potomac...
View ArticleGet Ready for the Murch Auction March 25th 2017!
The auction this year will be on March 25th, 2017 at the Washington Hebrew Congregation. In addition to helping raise money for our children’s school it’s also a fun night out with food, friends, and...
View ArticleNew Year Reminders
Happy New Year, Murch Mustangs! As we settle back into routines at Murch and a smooth start to 2017, please be reminded of the following: Absences If your child will be absent, please email your...
View ArticleDonations Request!
With less than a month and a half to go until this year’s Murch Auction – Glitz, Glamour, Gatsby we are asking for your help with auction donations for the big night! The auction is our BIGGEST...
View ArticleBattle of the Books Coming to Murch this Spring—Reading Lists Available
Battle of the Books (BOB) is coming to Murch this spring and your 2nd-5th grader is invited to participate! BOB is a trivia-style competition for 2nd through 5th graders and is designed to motivate...
View ArticleHoliday Greeting from Murch Staff
As the holiday season ramps up, we hope you take a moment to enjoy a Holiday Greeting from Murch staff, highlighting some of the many ways that Murch students and teachers marked the season. Click...
View ArticleLearning at Home: Educational Apps
With the prospect of two weeks with your children at home, you may be giving some thought to how to fill all of those hours. One option is to take advantage of a few educational apps and websites...
View ArticleWinter Break Reading Ideas
I hope every one of our students enjoys their break and takes time for rest, fun, and learning. For winter break reading ideas, if you are interested, please check out the Battle of the Books Reading...
View ArticleBattle of the Books Has Begun!!
Battle of the Books has come to Murch, and your 2nd-5th grader is invited to participate! Battle of the Books is a trivia-style competition for 2nd through 5th graders and is designed to motivate...
View ArticleTeacher Tips for Preparing for 2017-18
Thanks to all who came to our End-of-Year Celebration on Dennard Plaza! If you weren’t able to attend or missed picking up information from our teacher tables, please click below for the grade your...
View ArticleVolunteers Needed for Community Bonding Committee
Do you like to plan fun parties and events? Then we have the volunteer job for you. While Murch is in swing space over the next few years, we would like to ensure that our community bonds stay strong....
View ArticleIntroduction to DCPS RTI process
Learn more about the Response to Intervention process that is being used by DCPS and implemented at Murch.
View ArticleBuilders have arrived–Murch@36th Street!
Construction will begin at Murch@36th Street! MCN Build, the contractor on the project, has begun securing the property. Demolition of the trailers and abatement work will take place over the next...
View ArticleThank You to ANC 3F!
The Murch HSA is grateful to the Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners from ANC 3F for recently approving a grant of $3000 to purchase sound and amplification equipment to support the school’s music...
View ArticleMayor's Budget Still Underfunds Murch Renovation
Mayor Bowser released her Fiscal Year 2017 budget proposal on Thursday, March 24. The budget proposal includes $78 million for the Murch modernization, which still leaves the project $10 million...
View ArticleMurch Mobilizes to Help with Hurricane Harvey Relief
The Murch Student Council has been approached to participate in a drive for all those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Although more detailed information will be forthcoming, one immediate need is for...
View ArticleUDC and DCPS Reach Formal Agreement on Swing Space
At a meeting on March 22, the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Board of Trustees and DCPS reached agreement on plans for UDC to host Murch for the next two school years. The Murch community...
View ArticleThird Redesign Presented & Community Meeting Scheduled
DCPS and DGS will hold their next community meeting on the renovation on Thursday, March 24 at 7 pm in the gym/cafeteria “bubble” at Lafayette Elementary, 5701 Broad Branch Rd NW. They will present the...
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