Virginia L. Murray 
Parent Teacher Organization

Welcome to the Virginia L. Murray Elementary PTO Website

Your source for information on events, programs, and activities at VLM 
The V.L. Murray PTO is the organization in which parents, in conjunction with teachers and staff, aim to supplement the academic experience for the Murray students.​​​
A Great Place to Grow

​​Announcements

Fall Fund Drive Update
The VL Murray PTO Fall Fund Drive is $6,000 away from our fundraising goal of $22,000. With everyone’s participation, we can get there!  No amount is too small. Thank you to those who have already contributed!
Please send in your contribution in the form of a check or the following methods:
Or donate using venmo @VLM-PTO (no fee if linked to checking account)
Murray Book Fair is Happening Now!
  • Wednesday 11/20 - Family Night from 2:30 - 7:00 pm - This is the beginning of shopping opportunities.  Stop by for book shopping, door prizes and a bake sale that benefits the 5th grade class trip!  The 5th grade bake sale will feature pizza, hot apple cider, and yummy baked goods this year. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Thursday 11/21 - Open shopping during school hours for students and parents.  You may send in money with your child if they wish to shop.
  • Friday 11/22 - Parents only shopping from 7:45 - 9:00 am, with coffee and pastries!  Last chance shopping for anyone between 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
There is also an Online Book Fair which has an expanded title selection.  The Online Book Fair opens up participation to families and friends across the nation, as well as parents who are not able to attend the Book Fair in person.  All profits from the Online Book Fair benefit Murray.  The Online Book Fair will be available after Family Night.  You can access the Online Book Fair here:  http://www.scholastic.com/bf/vlmurray  

Murray Holiday Cookie Exchange - Monday, December 9th 7 pm - Murray Cafeteria 
Please join us for this free Party Parade Community Event. Bring treats to share and a container to bring goodies home in. Coffee will be provided. Adults only please. 
Please RSVP to the evite: http://evite.me/9RphCh8HbF

​Merry Murray
Please visit the Merry Murray site and consider one of the options to help a family this holiday season.  You will have the option to purchase clothing, special requests for Santa, or grocery gift cards.
 If you prefer not to sign up online, please contact Cindy Payne (cpayne@k12albemarle.org) with any preferences you have (age, gender, etc).

​Favorite Things of the Murray Staff  
With the holidays approaching, we wanted to remind any Murray families who like to show appreciation during this time that the PTO Hospitality Committee has created a list of our teachers' and staff members' favorite things. Our goal is to provide guidance and help make things a bit easier for you during the holiday season. Check out this page to learn all about your teachers.

​​Upcoming Events

November​
Nov 18-22: Scholastic Book Fair
Nov 22: Murray meet-up, 2:30 pm, lower playground
Nov 26:  Murray Turkey Bowl
Nov 27-29:  Thanksgiving break
 December
Dec 9:  PTO holiday cookie exchange, 7-9 pm
Dec 23 - Jan 3:  Winter break​
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V.L. Murray Elementary
3251 Morgantown Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-4599