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Mustang Families,

We are in the home stretch! Just one more week, then we will have made it through the first semester of school!

I know everyone is tired as we head into the final week but please continue to make good school attendance a priority. This short video has testimonials from parents and tips for promoting good school attendance: https://vimeo.com/240840053?fl=pl&fe=sh

Thank you for partnering with us,
Carrie Quinney

Principal

Murchison Elementary

It's an exciting time of year as we gear up for Science Fair in January! 3rd-5th Grade Science Fair projects that are being completed at home must be brought to the library by January 13th, 2026. Projects must follow the safety guidance and regulations, found here: https://austinscience.org/images/pdfs/ElemHandbook.pdf

There will be a drop off point from 7:00am-7:30-am in the Library on January 13th.

Science Fair Setup: Setup will take place in the Library afterschool from 3:00-3:45 on January 13th. Here is the google form link to sign-up: https://forms.gle/RwsABn7p9 nKRmaL 8

Science Fair Judging: Judging will take place during the school day on January 14th. Specific times will be determined in January after the total number of projects are submitted. Please fill out this interest form if you are able to help judge! https://forms.gle/ivD7g2MJKQWbBVbUA

If you are looking to teach your child about generosity and the value of volunteering over the holiday season, Mission Accomplished is a non-profit organization that caters to the unhoused in our community. The are asking for donations like packs of men's socks, underwear, coats, feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. Find out more about the organization here: https://mission-accomplished.org/

See the flyer below for information about the Junior Chef competition this year!

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This school year, the district has upgraded its visitor management system to the new Raptor Visitor Safe platform, further enhancing campus safety while streamlining the check-in process for guests.

Check out the information here about setting up the Raptor Safe app on your phone to make checking in easier! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RsN-D048MDVPKIeJiQ-nErQjyPnAmo5W/view?usp=sharing

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

Looking for activities to do at home? Check out the CLI Engage Circle Activity Collection. This collection includes fun, easy activity ideas that families can do together to help support important school readiness skills for children ages 0 to 11. Just in time for the holidays!

Cliengagefamily.org

Families! It's time to stock up on more library books for Winter break during Family Checkout Week December 15-18! This will be a time where adults can visit the library with their MES students and pick out books together! Adults will each be able to pick out up to 10 additional library books and check them out under their account. No need to fill out any forms, just show up with your MES student.

Time will be 7:05-7:30 before school starts. All students with adults may enter through the library outside door (Door 2). No need to badge in at the front. Adults will be asked to leave through that door as well, and students will go to class when the bell rings.

Monday, December 15th: Last names S-Z

Tuesday, December 16th: Last names M-R

Wednesday, December 17th: Last names G-L

Thursday, December 18th: Last names A-F

Books can be returned after Winter break, either directly from your student, or placed on the cart that will be placed at the front foyer of the school.

Hope to see you soon in the library!

-Ms. Grillo

Questions: theresa.grillo@pfisd.net

Please see below for the newsletter from Ms. Vandeloock! If you would like your child to opt out of their grade level's lessons, please email susan.vandeloock@pfisd.net

The Central Texas Food Bank reports an “unsustainable” level of need, with operating costs now exceeding $1.3 million per month. Monetary donations are especially effective; just $10 provides about 40 meals through their retail and bulk purchasing partnerships.

This effort builds on the incredible work of Aramark, which continues to support the district’s holiday food drive. As Aramark helps collect non-perishable food, PfISD will focus on raising monetary donations to help the Food Bank stretch every dollar to feed more families.

Each campus will collect coins and dollar donations from November 13 – December 17 in Pf Cares buckets.