Current News and Events
As part of Halloween festivities at Murch, we invite parents/guardians to attend and watch our annual Halloween parade, which we are excited to continue this year. The parade […]
Read MoreIn these unprecedented times, many in our community are feeling the impact of rising costs and the anticipated reductions in SNAP and WIC funding starting November 1. To […]
Read MoreThe 5th Annual Murch Fall Bulb Planting Day will take place on Saturday, November 8, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. Meet at the Pre-K picnic tables and help keep our school gardens beautiful! This […]
Read MoreIn recognition of National Principals Month, the HSA is creating a digital Kudoboard for Mr. C! This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to share messages of […]
Read MoreThe Murch HSA’s annual Support Our School (SOS) Campaign is underway—and this fall, your donation can have an even bigger impact! Donate to the SOS Campaign by October […]
Read MoreThe Fall Session of Murch Plus kicks off today — Wednesday, October 22, from 3:30–4:15 PM! Emails with class assignments were sent earlier this week. Students will be […]
Read MoreOn Thursday, November 6, all current Murch students are invited to stop by the Big Playground from 3:15–4:00 PM for a special library pop-up! Our 5th grade Library Advisory Board (LAB) […]
Read MoreSave the date for one of Murch’s most joyful traditions — our annual Festival of Lights celebration on Wednesday, December 17! This special event highlights holidays, customs, and […]
Read MoreGet ready for the holidays and support Murch at the same time! Our Holiday Gift Wrap Fundraiser begins on Thursday, October 23 — shop for beautiful wrapping paper, gift bags, […]
Read MoreWe are looking for current Murch families to help lead school tours for prospective families interested in joining our community. Tours take place once a month on Monday mornings at 9:15 AM and […]
Read MoreAs part of the DCPS curriculum for PE, Murch second graders get to enjoy a bicycle unit for approximately 2 weeks. This year, the bicycle unit will start […]
Read MoreIt’s not too late to join the two Amore Learning classes happening at Murch right now! 🎨 He[art]beats (Tuesdays, 3:30–4:30 PM) It’s not too late to join He[art]beats, […]
Read More- Thursday, October 30
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		Deadline for Mr. C's Kudoboard! In recognition of National Principals Month, the HSA is creating a digital Kudoboard for Mr. C! This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to share messages of appreciation for all that he does for Murch. For more information and to send him a message, click HERE. 
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		Volunteers Needed: 2nd Grade PE Bike Unit! Parent volunteers are needed to help with the 2nd grade PE Bike Unit from 8:40-9:35 AM each day from Monday, October 20 - Friday, November 7. For more information and to sign-up, please click here. Thank you! 
 
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- Friday, October 31
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		End of Term 
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		Volunteers Needed: 2nd Grade PE Bike Unit! Parent volunteers are needed to help with the 2nd grade PE Bike Unit from 8:40-9:35 AM each day from Monday, October 20 - Friday, November 7. For more information and to sign-up, please click here. Thank you! 
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		Halloween Parade As part of Halloween festivities at Murch, we invite parents/guardians to attend and watch our annual Halloween parade on Friday, October 31 at 2:45 PM. For more information, please click here! 
 
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- Monday, November 03
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		No School for Students (Half-Day Records & Half-Day Wellness for Staff) 
 
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- Tuesday, November 04
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		Litter Patrol Join us on Monday mornings from 8:15-8:30AM to help keep our playground and fields clean. For more information, click HERE. 
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		Volunteers Needed: 2nd Grade PE Bike Unit! Parent volunteers are needed to help with the 2nd grade PE Bike Unit from 8:40-9:35 AM each day from Monday, October 20 - Friday, November 7. For more information and to sign-up, please click here. Thank you! 
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		HSA Meeting Join us for our monthly HSA Board Meeting at 7PM in the Library. This meeting is open to the public and focused on deeper planning and budgeting. 
 
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- Wednesday, November 05
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		Volunteers Needed: 2nd Grade PE Bike Unit! Parent volunteers are needed to help with the 2nd grade PE Bike Unit from 8:40-9:35 AM each day from Monday, October 20 - Friday, November 7. For more information and to sign-up, please click here. Thank you! 
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		Murch Plus Fall Session The six-week Fall Session runs on Wednesdays, October 22–December 3 (no class on November 26). Classes meet 3:30–4:15 PM. Please pick up your students promptly at 4:15 PM. Students who are in Wonders or CLS will be released to their after-school program 
 
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- Thursday, November 06
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		Volunteers Needed: 2nd Grade PE Bike Unit! Parent volunteers are needed to help with the 2nd grade PE Bike Unit from 8:40-9:35 AM each day from Monday, October 20 - Friday, November 7. For more information and to sign-up, please click here. Thank you! 
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		Fall Library Pop-Up On Wednesday, November 6, all current Murch students are invited to stop by the Big Playground from 3:15–4:00 PM for a special library pop-up! 
 
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- Friday, November 07
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		2nd Grade PE Bike Unit Ends 
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		Volunteers Needed: 2nd Grade PE Bike Unit! Parent volunteers are needed to help with the 2nd grade PE Bike Unit from 8:40-9:35 AM each day from Monday, October 20 - Friday, November 7. For more information and to sign-up, please click here. Thank you! 
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		Coffee on the Playground 
 
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- Saturday, November 08
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		Murch Fall Bulb Planting Day The 5th Annual Murch Fall Bulb Planting Day will take place on Saturday, November 7, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. Meet at the Pre-K picnic tables to help keep our school gardens beautiful and blooming! 
 
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- Sunday, November 09
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		Wrapping Paper Fundraiser Ends! 
 
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- Monday, November 10
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		Litter Patrol Join us on Monday mornings from 8:15-8:30AM to help keep our playground and fields clean. For more information, click HERE. 
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		Murch School Tour 
 
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- Tuesday, November 11
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		No School (Veterans Day) 
 
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- Wednesday, November 12
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		Murch Plus Fall Session The six-week Fall Session runs on Wednesdays, October 22–December 3 (no class on November 26). Classes meet 3:30–4:15 PM. Please pick up your students promptly at 4:15 PM. Students who are in Wonders or CLS will be released to their after-school program 
 
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- Monday, November 17
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		Litter Patrol Join us on Monday mornings from 8:15-8:30AM to help keep our playground and fields clean. For more information, click HERE. 
 
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- Tuesday, November 18
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		Girls Basketball Game: Lafayette at Murch ES Ben Murch Elementary School, 4810 36th St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA 
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		LSAT Meeting The Murch Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) will meet on Tuesday, November 18 from 6:15-7:45PM. To join the meeting, please click on the Zoom link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81804537093 All LSAT meetings are held virtually, open to the entire Murch community, and include an opportunity for Q&A. We hope you'll join us! 
 
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- Wednesday, November 19
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		Murch Plus Fall Session The six-week Fall Session runs on Wednesdays, October 22–December 3 (no class on November 26). Classes meet 3:30–4:15 PM. Please pick up your students promptly at 4:15 PM. Students who are in Wonders or CLS will be released to their after-school program 
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		Murch Shop Night at Child's Play 
 
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- Thursday, November 20
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		Girls Basketball Game: Brightwood ES at Murch ES Ben Murch Elementary School, 4810 36th St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA 
 
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- Monday, November 24
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		Litter Patrol Join us on Monday mornings from 8:15-8:30AM to help keep our playground and fields clean. For more information, click HERE. 
 
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- Wednesday, November 26
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		No School (Thanksgiving Break) 
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		Murch Plus Fall Session The six-week Fall Session runs on Wednesdays, October 22–December 3 (no class on November 26). Classes meet 3:30–4:15 PM. Please pick up your students promptly at 4:15 PM. Students who are in Wonders or CLS will be released to their after-school program 
 
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- Thursday, November 27
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		No School (Thanksgiving Break) 
 
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- Friday, November 28
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		No School (Thanksgiving Break) 
 
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