The BULLetin
September 6, 2018
Principal's Message
Last weekend, he turned 18 and is into his senior year of high school. I was not prepared for how much his 18th birthday would impact me. I would be best described as a "hot mess". It was a sad, surreal day as I reflected back on how FAST 18 years had gone by.
And that's what I want to share with you. The days may, at times, feel like they are standing still, but in the blink of an eye, three years have passed. I was watching our 8th grade students going to their lockers this morning and saw a couple of boys horsing around and I was struck by the fact that I remember walking one of them around the building at locker load as he was entering 6th grade. I wondered, how is it possible that 2 years have passed so quickly.
Junior high is a challenging time for students and parents. For the first born, parents and students alike are learning the ropes junior high school. The academics, the clubs, the athletics, the social aspects can all be daunting. And in the moment, time may seem to stand still. But I can attest to the fact, that in the blink of an eye, this season will be over and a new one will have begun.
Enjoy it. Find joy in it. Don't blink... it'll be over before you know it.
Ronald McDonald House Pop Tab Collection
Mrs. Miller and Ms. Steele's Advisory
Yearbooks are on SALE!!!
Teaching Assistants
Applications can be found and completed, here.
PTO
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the PTO table during the Locker Load sessions and Curriculum Night!
As many of you know, we don’t do any fundraising as a PTO. Instead we ask families to make an annual donation to the PTO. These donations help us to provide classroom grants, student events, staff appreciation, community awareness and much more. Please consider making a donation. In addition, any family who donates $25 or more will receive one free ticket to the Murphy Monster Mash!
NEW THIS YEAR! The PTO can now accept credit card payments for spirit wear and annual donations You can also make your family’s annual donation via SignUp Genius by clicking on this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0445aaaa22ab9-murphy2). If you prefer to send your donation in with your student, please print out the form below and send it to school with your student.
For more information on the Murphy PTO, upcoming PTO events or volunteer opportunities, please contact PTO President Missy Dziewiatkowski at missyd71@gmail.com or 630-999-3927. Please also follow us on Facebook for PTO events and updates (Murphy PTO-Home of the Mavericks).
We’re looking forward to another great year at Murphy!
Murphy Spirtwear - Deadline Extended to TOMORROW
Ms. Tysiak's Music
Murphy Drama Productions 2018-2019
Fall Play
- Name of Play: Around the World in 8 Plays by Patrick Green & Jason Pizzarello
- Play Summary: Travel around the world and explore forgotten myths and unusual legends in eight fast-paced and hilarious tales! Guided by a band of roaming gypsies, the audience is transported from the ancient Far East, where a hero must kill a giant centipede to save a dragon king, to the Russian countryside, where a poor orphan must defeat three witches who stole his grandfather's eyes. Always quirky, and sometimes bizarre, these eight tales are filled with magic, mystery, and morals.
- Fall Play Information Posted - Monday September 17, 2018
- Fall Play Auditions - Monday September 24 and Tuesday September 25, 2018
- Fall Play Cast Sent Home - Thursday September 27, 2018
- Fall Play First Rehearsal - Monday October 1, 2018
- Fall Play Parent Meeting - After first rehearsal on Monday October 1, 2018
- Fall Play Performance - Thursday November 15 and Friday November 16, 2018
- Rehearsals will typically be Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and every other Friday from 3:10-5:00
- More information will come out in September/October for those interested in crew
Spring Musical
- Name of Musical: Seussical the Musical
- Musical Summary: Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
- Musical Information Posted - Monday December 3, 201
- Musical Dance Clinic - TBD
- Musical Auditions - Monday December 10 and Tuesday December 11, 2018
- Musical Cast List Posted - Friday December 14, 2018
- Musical First Rehearsal - Monday January 7, 2019
- Musical Parent Meeting - After rehearsal Monday January 7, 2019
- Musical Performances - Thursday March 14 and Friday March 15, 2019
- Rehearsals will typically be Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and every other Friday from 3:10-5:00
- More information will come out in December/January for those interested in crew
Weekly JAM (Just Another Maverick)
Student Services Spotlight
Lucca Starkma, Miarose Blankenburg, Brianna Morales, Alyssa Prince, Bianca Harris, Alaina Cale, Samantha Kinley, Emma Mayer, Parker Daniel, Serenitee Siao Congratulations, MAVS!
Student Services Spotlight
High School Courses: Credit Opt-Out Process
If you have a student enrolled in Algebra I, Pre-AP English 1, or Spanish and do not want your student to receive high school credit for the class (Algebra only) or wish to drop the course, please click the “Opt-Out Letter” link below for further information. Opt-out forms must be completed and returned to your student’s counselor by October 19.
The ZAP program will begin when we return to school after Labor Day.
ZAP is an intervention implemented to develop good homework habits. This program helps students self-correct without a penalty. Getting into the habit of doing homework and realizing that it counts is tough for many students. ZAP helps reinforce the importance of homework completion and provides an opportunity for intrinsic growth through self-correction.
What to do when your student is ZAPPED?
If a student does not complete a homework assignment he/she will receive a ZAP. Students have until 8:00am, the following morning, to turn the assignment into Student Services for full credit. If the student chooses not to complete or submit the assignment, then the student will be required to attend the ZAP classroom (D126) during his/her lunch to complete the homework, also for full credit. It is your student's responsibility to know what is missing and bring the necessary materials home. Students will be allowed 5 visits (every 9 weeks) to the ZAP classroom to complete their work. After 5 visits, students are no longer eligible for the ZAP intervention.
If you have questions, please contact your child’s teacher and/or counselor.
The Maverick Way Outside of School
Murphy Junior High students are doing amazing things in the classroom as well as demonstrating “The Maverick Way” outside of school. If any student is demonstrating “The Maverick Way” outside of school we want to know about it! Please contact Brian Falli at bfalli@sd308.org or Brandi Zawacki at bzawacki@sd308.org.
*Don’t forget to include some pictures in your email.
Information and registration website: www.oecheercamp.weebly.com
October Volunteer Opportunities
Montgomery Police Halloween Safety Event
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c49acaa23abf58-volunteers
10/28
Fraidy Cat 5K (must have parent under 14)
http://www.fraidycat5k.com/volunteer/
September - December
Oswego Public Library Grades 8-12 unless otherwise noted
https://www.oswego.lib.il.us/teens/Fall%202018%20Voluteer%20Ops.pdf
Fox Valley Park District must have parent if under 14
https://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/our-mission/volunteer-opportunities/
Cross Country
Upcoming Events
September 6
- 7th Girls' Volleyball @ Thompson (4:30pm)
- 8th Girls' Volleyball v Thompson (4:30pm)
- Boys' Soccer @ Thompson (4:30pm)
September 8
- Cross Country "Run the Plank" @ Plank
September 10
- 7th Girls' Volleyball @ Bednarcik (4:30pm)
- 8th Girls' Volleyball v Bednarcik (4:30pm)
- Boys' Soccer @ Bednarcik (4:30pm)
- Cross Country v Traughber (4:30pm)
September 11
- 7th Girls' Volleyball v Plank (4:30pm)
- 8th Girls' Volleyball @ Plank (4:30pm)
- Boys' Soccer v Plank (4:30pm)
September 13
- 7th Girls' Volleyball @ Traughber (4:30pm)
- 8th Girls' Volleyball v Traughber (4:30pm)
- Boys' Soccer @ Traughber (4:30pm)
- Cross Country @ Bednarcik (4:30pm)
If you are looking for directions to AWAY events, this link will provide directions to many area schools.
Use the "Murphy Building Calendar" link below to see all the things going on at Murphy Junior High.
Contact Us
Murphy Junior High School is an inclusive and supportive community that promotes student success by ensuring ALL students are college and career ready.
Email: banderson@sd308.org
Website: www.sd308.org/murphy
Location: 26923 Grande Park Boulevard, Plainfield, IL, United States
Phone: (630) 608-5100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/murphy308/
Twitter: @murphy308