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!
Our no-sell annual fund drive is in full swing.  Our latest flyer can be found here.  We rely on your donations to keep Murray a great place to grow!
Or donate using venmo @VLM-PTO (no fee if linked to checking account)
The Murray Fun Run is Almost Here!  October 18th at 1:15pm
All students will participate in this school-wide spirit event. Students may run or walk the short course and have fun exercising with fellow classmates. Wear your Murray green and comfortable athletic shoes.
We will need many parent helpers for this event. Please sign up here or email Barkley Laing at barkley.laing@me.com to volunteer.
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Upcoming Party Parade Events:
Networking Social (Adults Only) - Wednesday October 9, 6:00 pm - King Family Vineyards
Come join us for a networking social at King Family Vineyards. Adults only please and no Multi-Level Marketing. Light snacks will be provided while we socialize and network with fellow V.L. Murray parents. Please RSVP to kira.graf@gmail.com

​Mom's Night Out - Monday, October 14, 7:00 pm - Love 2 Eat Thai
Leave the kids at home and join fellow Murray Moms for some good company and good food at Love 2 Eat Thai. Dad's we didn't forget about you, a Dad's Night Out will be announced shortly. Please RSVP to kira.graf@gmail.com
 
Habitat for Humanity Rake-a-thon (Family Event) - Saturday, November 16 
Join the V.L. Murray team for this fun, family-friendly event for people of all ages that raises funds for Habitat for Humanity. Neighbors partner with Habitat by making a donation in exchange for teams working together to rake their yards. When you sign up make sure to select the V.L Murray team (towards the bottom of the list) so that we can all be assigned to the same house. You can sign up directly at https://tfgf.me/QqzV or email kira.graf@gmail.com

​​Upcoming Events

October​
​October 9:  PTO Networking Social, King Family Vineyards 6pm
October 14:  Mom's Night Out, Love 2 Eat Thai, 7pm 
October 18:  Fun Run
October 31:  School-wide morning meeting, led by 5th grade
November
Nov 1-5: No school for students
Nov 18-22: Scholastic Book Fair
Nov 27-29:  Thanksgiving break
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V.L. Murray Elementary
3251 Morgantown Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-4599