Murray Avenue School

Dear Murray Avenue Families,

January is often a month of reflection, but at Murray Avenue, it has been a month of action and connection. Watching our 4th, 5th, and 6th graders engage with the world around them—both locally and globally—has been truly inspiring.

Our recent "Light Up the Night" event was a spectacular highlight for our community. It was moving to see our hallways transformed into a vibrant tapestry of global cultures.

From the scents of traditional dishes to the performances and beautiful displays of family traditions, the evening was a powerful reminder of the diversity that makes Murray Avenue so special. Seeing our students take pride in sharing their heritage with their peers is exactly what we strive for: a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and celebrated.

Thank you so much to Ms. Harris, Mrs. Jolly, our staff, and our entire community for helping to create such an amazing event!

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, our school community came together for a truly impactful Day of Service. During our "Rise Against Hunger" event, the dedication of our students was on full display.

• The Impact: Over 100 students and staff members volunteered their time.

• The Result: Together, we packaged over 10,000 meals for families in need.

Watching our upper elementary students work in assembly lines, cheering each time a box was filled, was a testament to their empathy and leadership. They didn't just learn about service; they lived it.

Events like these are only possible because of the incredible partnership between our staff, our students, and you—our families. Thank you to everyone who cooked, performed, volunteered, or simply attended to show your support. You are what makes Murray Avenue a wonderful place to learn and grow.

Warmly,

Mr. Erin Stroup

Principal

Murray Avenue School

January

• 1/27 Early Dismissal

We recognize that many students bring tech devices to school from home for multiple valid purposes. Please remind your students, however, that they are not to use phones or smart devices during the school day. All devices are required to be off and in their lockers. Thank you for your assistance.

Click on the image to view Ariela Golik's featured artwork!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Just as a reminder, please take a moment to review the district’s policies and procedures regarding your child’s health.

If your child requires medication to be given during the school day, it is the policy of the LMTSD that:

-All medications to be administered must be brought to school by the parent/ guardian.

-All medications to be administered must be in the original container and prescription medication must be in the container with the prescription label attached, indicating dosage and dispensing information (https://www.boarddocs.com)

If your child has a fever of 100.4 or above, has vomited or has diarrhea he/she should not come to school. Your child may return to school when he/she has been fever free for 24 hours without medication, or has not vomited or had diarrhea for 24 hours.

Please refer to the Student Handbook for information regarding reporting student illness and documentation from a physician for absences.

If your child requires to stay in for recess for a medical reason, a doctor’s note must be provided. The note should include the reason and the specific dates he/she is required to not participate in recess.

If possible, please provide an extra set of clothing to keep in your child’s backpack/locker for emergencies.

Please remember to check your child’s head periodically for lice. Screening by parents on a regular basis allows for early detection.

If your child is in 6th Grade, and you have not provided a completed Physical Form, please do so as soon as possible.

Thank you for your help and cooperation.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Sharon Seefried RN, CSN sseefried@lmtsd.org

215-938-0230 ext. 4202

This is a reminder that Lower Moreland will utilize the Talking Points platform again this year. This will allow families to communicate with the district using whichever language they are the most comfortable with! You will receive communications via text message, however the experience is even better if you use the app, available for all platforms!

Lunch menus are posted on a new interactive website, Nutrislice. Our innovative and interactive site and mobile app make our school menus more convenient and informative than ever before! Download the Nutrislice App from the App Store or get it on Google Play and search Lower Moreland.

Friendly reminder that the universal free lunch has ended, however free breakfast will be continuing! Students that would like a free breakfast in the morning will walk straight to the cafeteria upon arrival. Students can eat breakfast in the cafeteria and granola bars, muffins, and cereal bars are also available if your student would like to save their breakfast for snack time.

Additionally, for the 2024-2025 school year, all students who are designated to receive “reduced” meals, will also be automatically qualified for free meals. There will be no reduced prices charged for the 2024-2025 school year.

The District is strongly encouraging families to fill out the Free and Reduced Applications if you believe your family will qualify. Information on income qualifications and paper applications can be found at : https://www.lmtsd.org/services/food-services-cafeteria-information

As field trips are scheduled, if you are unable to afford field trips, please reach out to your student's counselor, as assistance may be available.

In light of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday (recently acknowledged and celebrated on January 19th) the Murray Avenue Library seeks to honor his legacy with a curated carousel of books all about MLK and the Civil Rights movement. Timely, relevant, and inspiring, this collection features a broad range of stories of U.S. citizens who shaped the movement and whose examples are still deeply resonant today. Check it out for yourself in Destiny Discover at https://sites.google.com/view/murrayavenuelibrary/home .

Website: https://murrayave.lmtsd.org/
Location: 2551 Murray Avenue, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Phone: 215-938-0230

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