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 This Week at Murch


Tuesday, February 9: HSA Meeting at 7 PM
All Week: Online Murch Book Fair

Future Events


February 15: NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day
February 17: Potomac Pizza Night
February 19: Last Day to Order Murch Masks & T-Shirts
February 24: Murch Parent Support Group at 7 PM
 

Murch Auction 2021: Chasing Our Rainbow     

 

Our volunteers are working hard to make this year’s auction great. We plan to be ready for online bidding on March 20, 2021, but stay tuned because we hope to preview a few items ahead of auction night. Last year the online auction turned out to be a great success, earning over $85,000 for the school - that has helped pay for teacher appreciation, after school programs and gift cards for families in need, and funding consulting services to close the racial achievement gap. While the auction format and items may be different this year, we hope to repeat our success and earn money for the 2021-22 school year.

Why Chasing Our Rainbow? Rainbows are a symbol of hope, thanks and solidarity. We have weathered this COVID storm together and we are so close to our rainbow! Additionally we are changing up the auction this year. Normally, we rely on many local businesses to donate auction items, but this year, we are exploring additional options supported by Murch families and here is how you can help.

  • Support a local Business: Buy a gift card from a local restaurant/business and donate the gift card to the Murch Auction. This is a quick and easy way to support our local merchants and Murch!

  • Getaways & Outings: Everyone is looking to get away for a break! Could you offer a weekend or week-long stay at a second home? A day out on your kayak? Travel points you’ll never use?

  • VIP experiences (virtual/in-person): What about a behind the scenes tour of your cool workplace? Who’s in your network? Maybe you know someone in the media, arts or sports who can offer a behind the scene look at the zoo, a tv station, a sports complex, even a restaurant kitchen. Covid safe experiences, please.

  • Share Your Talents through RAINBOW CONNECTIONS: Maybe your hobby is brewing beer, sourdough baking, photography, home decor, gardening or knitting...include an item or service for bid. Check out the ideas and sign up for one that matches your particular interests/abilities. Here are some examples:

    • Offer to host kids for a fireside chat with s’mores while their parents can have 2 hours to themselves!
    • Have a projector? Host a socially distant movie night with a few kids.

    • Offer a one-off or monthly delivery (baked treat, science project, craft project)

    • Coffee Cab: Pick up & deliver someone’s coffee order for a week

    • Help plan a family's vacation itinerary to a place you know well

    • Cook a date night dinner

  •  Donate items you may already have: Do you have a bottle of vintage bourbon or good wine? Restaurant gift cards?

Ready to donate? Here's how:

Email us your idea.

Sign up for a Rainbow Connection.

Visit our auction page and input a donation.

Straight from Mr. C.


Please click HERE to find an archive of Mr. C's blog on the Murch website.

Join the HSA Meeting this Tuesday at 7 PM

The monthly HSA monthly meeting is tomorrow evening, Tuesday, February 9 at 7 PM.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  Please click HERE to join in.

Join the American Heart Challenge

Our School is Heart Healthy!

Join us in our three-week campaign to learn about heart health and raise funds to protect all hearts – especially other kids’!

Through fun activities we’ll discover ways to take care of our hearts and brains while practicing kindness, gratitude and learning ways to de-stress. Plus, we have the chance to earn PE equipment for our school!

We understand that every family may not be able to donate, but all students will enjoy (and learn from) the weekly missions and have the opportunity to share about heart disease in your family and community. If you are able to help raise funds, the American Heart Association will put those to work right here in Washington D.C.

Dates of Campaign: February 3 - 26

Our money due date: February 26

Thank you!

Daniel Hayden and Shaquanda Gainey
Health/Physical Education

Potomac Pizza Night on Wednesday, February 17   

Typically the Student Council holds a bake sale around Valentine's Day to raise money for  the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Unfortunately the Student Council is unable to hold a bake sale this year. So, this year's Murch Student Council Fundraising Event to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will be held at Potomac Pizza!

When customers order on Wednesday, February 17 between 4 - 8 PM AND mention "Murch," 20% of all orders will go to Murch.

Of these proceeds, 100% will go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

The Student Council is very excited to still be able to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society so let's support our Student Council in a big way on February 17!!

Back in Stock! Order Murch Masks and T-Shirts by February 19

Because we are unable to hold live events and sell Murch merchandise, the HSA is taking orders for the following products:

- Kids short sleeve t-shirts: $18
- Adult short sleeve t-shirts: $20
- Kids masks: $10

ORDERING: Fill out the order form and select the items that you want.  Ordering closes Friday, February 19th at 9 PM. **If you need to order 2 of the same shirt size, please complete TWO separate order forms.**

CONFIRMATION: Once you have completed the form, you will receive a confirmation email from the HSA within 24-48 hrs to verify your order.

DELIVERY & PAYMENT: Payment will be processed upon delivery. We will accept credit cards ONLY. Delivery date is TBD, but most likely the beginning of March. An email will be sent to everyone who ordered a shirt and/or mask with delivery options.

Please email hsamurch@gmail.com with any questions.

Beyond Murch        

View after school and parenting programs recommended by other Murch Families on our Beyond Murch webpage.  If you have a program to recommend, please contact us at communicationsatmurch@gmail.com.

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