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Come tomorrow to the lemonade stand benefitting childhood cancer. We included the event QR code in case people cannot make it to the event but still want to donate.

READERS ARE WINNERS AT THE BIG GAME BOOK FAIR!

We are excited to welcome students and their families to the library for shopping during the Book Fair which will take place from Friday, September 20th to Thursday, September 25th. For details about Book Fair, please click on the letter from Ms. Grillo & Mrs. Quinney HERE.

Please note: family events will include Grandparents Day Lunch on Monday, September 22nd and Open House on the evening of Tuesday, September 23rd beginning at 5:30.

Please join us in the fun by wearing your team sports shirt or jersey on Monday, Sept. 22nd. All family members joining for Grandparents Day lunch are also invited to join!

Grandparents' Day at Murchison is September 22. Grandparents are invited to come each lunch with their grandchild, then shop the Book Fair.

Students who do not have a grandparent come will get to enjoy a fun lunch in their classroom with their teacher.

See the flyer below for more information about times and ordering lunch.

The PTO and office staff need volunteers to help with Grandparents' Day! Visit sign up genius to find a time to help. Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4EAFA62BA5F85-58721225-grand

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Open House is coming! Open House at Murchison is on Tuesday, September 23. There will be two sessions with identical information so that you can attend the session that works for you. There will be one session from 5:30-5:55 and another session from 6:00-6:25. Some possible topics that your child's teacher may discuss include: grade level goals for the year, academic content your child will learn in this grade level, discipline and class rules, teacher's conference time and how to get in touch with the teacher, homework, report cards, attendance, make-up work, class parties, and the STAAR test.

Fall Picture Day is October 2! This is for the individual student pictures that will go in the yearbook. You are also welcome to buy the pictures if you would like. An order form should have come home with your child or you can order online at online.phototexasphotography.com and use the preorder code PTPUC.

Murchison Elementary is getting ready to launch UIL practices in preparation for the Meet on January 24th. There are multiple options for students to participate in and benefit from this enrichment activity. Please look over the linked Google form for information about different events offered at Murchison. Talk with your child about events they are interested in and sign up. Please note that students can only sign up for ONE event. Event coaches will reach out to you with information about practices as soon as we have a final list of participants. Please reach out to Mrs. Onwujuba (chinweokwu.onwujuba@pfisd.net) with questions.

UIL Interest Form

We’re excited to kick off another season of Mustang Milers! This year, boys interested in joining will fill out a sign-up form instead of registering online. Participants can pick up a form from Coach Smith in P.E.

Forms Due: Friday, September 19, 2025
Season: October 7 – December 13
Practice: Tuesdays, 3:00–4:00pm (starting October 17)
Final Event: 5K at KLMS Track on December 13 (tentative)

If you have any questions, please reach out to jerissa.krasnonosenkikh@pfisd.net and ashley.smith@pfisd.net

Weiss High School is having our Annual Howl-O-Ween Fest on October 4th from 5pm-8:30pm.

PfISD invites our community to join us for the State of the District Address on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott Pflugerville.

Superintendent Dr. Quintin Shepherd will provide an in-depth look at the district’s achievements over the past year, share exciting initiatives currently underway, and outline plans for the future. This is a great opportunity for staff, families, and community members to hear about the progress PfISD is making and how we’re working together to support every student’s success.

Don’t miss this chance to stay informed and celebrate our district’s accomplishments!