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January 16, 2026

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Reminder: No School on Monday! Enjoy the 3-day weekend! Reminder: No School on Monday! Enjoy the 3-day weekend!

Awards Assemblies Awards Assemblies

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Our 2nd 9 weeks awards assembly will be held on January 20. You will know if your child is getting an award because their teacher will reach out to you or you will see that they made all A's on their report card. 2nd-5th grade report cards will be available in the Skyward Portfolio on January 13.


Students who receive an award will get a dog tag. If your child previously received a dog tag, feel free to have them wear them to school for the awards assembly. That way they can display their previous achievements and add another dog tag to the chain if they get another one!


Award times are listed below:

7:50-8:10 -- 5th grade

8:15-8:35 -- 4th grade

8:40-9:00 -- 3rd grade

9:05-9:25 -- 2nd grade

9:30-9:45 -- 1st grade

9:50-10:05 -- Kindergarten

Male Mentor Program Male Mentor Program

We are starting a new male mentoring program at Murchison where Murchison dads can "adopt a classroom" to help in different ways in class. See the flyer below if you are interested in learning more information.

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5th grade Parent Night at Kelly Lane Middle School 5th grade Parent Night at Kelly Lane Middle School

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If you have a 5th grader going to Kelly Lane Middle School next year, please see the flyer below for information about their parent night on February 10.
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Field Day Sponsors Needed Field Day Sponsors Needed

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We are currently seeking sponsors for our upcoming Field Day! This years theme "Reading Rainbow: Take a Look, It's in a book, PE is everywhere"combines literacy and movement. Sponsorship will help provide tshirts for every student and staff member, as well as fun activity experiences. We appreciate any support in helping make this a memorable day for our school community. Any questions contact Coach Harvey at claire.harvey@pfisd.net.

Dual Language Program Dual Language Program

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Join the multilingual team for a parent information meeting to learn more about the PfISD Dual Language Program.


In-Person Meetings | 5:30–6:30 PM

• January 20, 2026 – Caldwell Elementary

• January 22, 2026 – River Oaks Elementary

• January 27, 2026 – Highland Park Elementary


Virtual Option

• February 3, 2026 – 4–5 PM on Google Meet (invite will be sent)


Register now: bit.ly/DLMeet2026


For questions please contact: jose.mojica@pfisd.net

See the flyer below for more information.

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Hendrickson Silver Dancer Event Hendrickson Silver Dancer Event

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The Hendrickson High School Silver Dancers are hosting their annual Silver Dancer Slumber Party event on February 12th from 5:30-7:30pm. This event is for any potty trained 3 year old - 5th grade student.


LINK TO REGISTER


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Hendrickson Cheer Clinic Hendrickson Cheer Clinic

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Free breakfast! Free breakfast!

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Did you know that breakfast is free for all students in Pflugerville ISD, regardless of socio-economic status? The cafeteria opens for breakfast at 7:05 am and our students love Ms. Mamie's cinnamon toast!

Young Rembrandts Young Rembrandts

Young Rembrandts is an after school opportunity for students in 1st-5th grade that we are offering here at school for the convenience of our families. See the flyer below for more information and use this link to sign-up: YR - Register - Spring 2026: Drawing & Cartooning - Murchison

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2026-2027 School Calendar 2026-2027 School Calendar

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The Board of Trustees approved the 2026-27 School Calendar. The PfISD Board of Trustees approved Option 1 as the academic calendar for the upcoming school year.


The final calendar resulted from collaboration among parents, teachers, and staff. Thanks to the District Academic Advisory Counsel (DAAC) members for their hard work and to all survey participants for their feedback.


You can find the approved draft here: www.pfisd.net/calendar


A downloadable version of the 2026-2027 Academic calendar will be available soon.

PTO Events PTO Events

See below for information on PTO Spirit Night events! The deadline to book Kalahari is 1/20/26.

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Put a Wolf Pack in your Yard Put a Wolf Pack in your Yard

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Waves of Pages - Read & Get Waterpark Tickets! Waves of Pages - Read & Get Waterpark Tickets!

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Ms. Grillo is excited to share that this year students in Kinder-5th grade can participate in Six Flags Waves of Pages program! You'll see a flyer go home before break with a yellow reading log attached. Please fill it out with 10 hours of reading before February 25th and students will be able to get a free waterpark ticket to Schlitterbahn New Braunfels, Galveston or Hurricane Harbor good for next summer - and family members will be able to purchase discounted tickets as well!


All you have to do is log 10 hours and turn it in to Ms. Grillo! (you can keep logging in Beanstack as well!)


For any questions please email: theresa.grillo@pfisd.net


Happy Break & Happy Reading!

Polar Plunge! Polar Plunge!

See the flyer below about the Polar Plunge! Our team name is Murchison Mustangs if you are interested in joining.

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5th Grade Merch 5th Grade Merch

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Special Areas Special Areas

Check out the Special Areas newsletter here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Qo2nRCq_YxsBhVw8nbbAfQPYVwuoC4YY9Nsafbamsj4/edit?usp=sharing The Specials team will update it throughout the year!

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Upcoming Dates Upcoming Dates

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January 19 -- No School

January 20 -- 2nd 9-weeks Awards Assembly

February 2-6 -- National School Counselors Week

February 5 -- Fine Arts Showcase at Pflugerville High School

February 10 -- 5th grade parent night at KLMS

February 11 -- Spring Picture Day

February 12 -- PTO Meeting at 6:30

February 13 -- 3rd 9-week progress reports available. Valentine's Day parties.

February 16 -- No School


View the full PfISD calendar here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JZSF6_kC7UNH9j6M44JTuo1PN3gjnAL0/view?usp=sharing

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Stay connected

Website: https://mes.pfisd.net/
Location: 2215 Kelly Lane, Pflugerville, TX, USA
Phone: 512-594-6000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/murchisones/

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