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
We have officially kicked off the Fall Fund Drive!  Nearly 2/3 of our yearly budget come from the Fall Fund Drive donations.  Our goal is $20,000, which is about $75/ per student. Please give what you can to keep making Murray "A Great Place To Grow".  Look for the goal tracking thermometer banner in the front of school!      Learn more on our Fall Fund Drive page.

​Brixx PTO Night 
​Mark your calendars! Join the Murray community for dinner any time from 5-8pm on Oct 23rd. Brixx will donate portion of meals to the PTO! Forms were distributed in Back-Pack Mail and also available here.

​Parent Support Opportunity - The PTO is proud to offer "UNDERSTANDING SPECIAL EDUCATION” presented by Stephanie Hicks, a family support specialist with Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center and the Chair of Special Education Advisory Committee. This is an awareness and question/answer session to learn more about Individualized Educational Program (IEP) and the support network within Albemarle.  Please join us Oct 23rd at 6:30pm at Murray Elementary. Click here to learn more.  You can also check out our VLM Special Education Support page.  ​
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VLM Tshirts Now Available!
Price is $16 per shirt, proceeds to benefit the annual 5th grade trip to Virginia Beach.  To order, please fill out the online form.  See drop down for all sizes available. Payment should be made by cash or check (made out to VL Murray Elementary) via backpack mail care of Janet King in the main office, with your child's name and t-shirt written in the memo, or through PayPal. Email Carrie Cooper at vlm5thgrade@gmail.com with questions.  Shirts run small, so order up one size from your regular size. 

​​Upcoming Events

                  October
October 19:  Fun Run
October 23:  Brixx Pizza PTO Night and Picture make-up day
October 26:  VLM Spirit Day, Wear Your Green Shirt!t
October 31:  School-wide Morning Meeting, Led by 5th 
                      November
November 1: End of First Nine Weeks
November 2: No School for Students
November 5-6: No School for Students
November 12-16: Scholastic Book Fair
November 16: Annual Turkey Bowl
November 21-23: Thanksgiving Break
November 30:  VLM Spirit Day, Wear Your Green Shirt!
November 30: School-wide Morning Meeting, Led by 4th Grade​
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V.L. Murray Elementary
3251 Morgantown Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-4599