Marie Murphy Principal Message

January 25, 2023

Semester Report Cards

This week began Semester 2. We will email parents with directions for accessing Semester 1 report cards online after next week. NWEA Map reports will be mailed home with report cards on February 3rd.


If you have any issues please contact Beth Haugeberg at haugebergb@avoca37.org.

8th Grade Graduation Photos: January 26th

8th graders should wear their nice clothes to school Thursday. See our recent graduation email for more details.

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Input needed!

Parent & Caregiver Education Nights

We are eager to connect with our Avoca friends and families this year through some Parent & Caregiver Ed Nights. Please take a moment to share your input through this survey to help us customize these events to topics that interest our community.

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7th and 8th grade Lurie's Module 4: February 3rd

When? Friday, February 3 (final session for 2022-2023)


What? Module 3 of our Lurie's Sex Education sessions will be:

7th Grade- Reproductive Systems

8th Grade- Sexual Health: STI


  • If you have opted your student out of this session I will email you their alternate schedule before the 3rd.
  • If you would like to opt your student out please complete these forms:

7th Grade


8th Grade


Thank you,

Elena Ryan

8th Grade New Trier Conference Reminder

8th Grade parents were emailed the link to sign-up for your New Trier counselor conference on February 21st at Marie Murphy. Remember to sign-up for a time today!

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Winter Gear Reminder

We plan to go outside everyday for recess unless it is below 15 degrees. Students should dress for the weather and bring:
  • Jacket
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Boots
  • Snow pants (optional)


If a student is not dressed appropriately for the weather we will have them remain inside.

Upcoming Dates

January 23- New Semester Begins

January 26- Winter Debate Club starts 3:30-4:30

January 27- 7th Grade Ice Skating Field Trip

January 30- 8th Grade Spanish and French field trips

February 1- MTSS Parent Night #2

February 3: Report Cards mailed home