The BULLetin
May 4, 2018
Principal's Message
This is an exciting time. It will be a great couple of days. Thank you to the staff and students who will be working to assist throughout the next couple of days.
AVID Community Night
We're so proud of all of our AVID students. They are growing, learning and making a difference.
2018-2019 Cheerleading Tryout Information
- Cheer tryout clinics will run Wednesday, May 9th and Thursday, May 17th from 3:15-5:00.
- Tryouts will take place after school on Friday, May 18th.
- All participants must have an updated physical turned in to the office by Friday, May 4th in order to participate in the clinic.
- Please see Ms. Fell for your tryout packet of information.
2019 Washington DC Trip
Ms. Miller's Science
6th Grade Survival Skills
ATTENTION FUTURE MAVERICKS!
Are you nervous about junior high school? Do you have questions and concerns? Well, you are in luck! Murphy is offering a 6th Grade Survival Skills class to assist you in the transition from elementary to junior high school. Those incoming students who would like to participate in Survival Skills may sign up for the class using the link found below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-grade-survival-skills-2018-registration-45213571008
Please email Elizabeth Fell (efell@sd308.org) or Tracy Phillips (tphillips@sd308.org) if you have additional questions or concerns.
Jazz Cafe & Pizza Wars
Join the Murphy and Bednarcik Jazz Bands for the first ever JAZZ CAFE on Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 P.M. Light concessions provided by Mamie's Toffee and Treats. We'll be playing a variety of music from pop to rock to swing and we have some special guest performers for the evening (Dr. Anderson and Mr. Francis).
In addition to this great event, families could support OE music by checking out the first ever PIZZA WARS on May 10 between 5:30-8:00. Grab a slice of pizza and then head over to Murphy for a great night of music!
8th Grade Graduation Sign
For our 8th grade families; we have yard signs available to honor your student. Personalized signs can be ordered online only $24 school delivery or $28 home delivery (2 week delivery from payment date). Here is the link:
http://napervillespiritwear.com/MURPHY-YARD-SIGN-MMYARDSIGN.htm
2018-2019 School Supply Kits
Weekly JAM (Just Another Maverick)
Student Services Spotlight
Bullseye Winners
Michel Sassenelli, Victoria Williams, Diego Ayala, Payton Allen, Roney Sims, Shyann Beasley, Jacqueline Lewis, Zach Barnes, Cecelia Carr, Mary Kate Quiad
Faculty Winner: Mrs. Viall
Maverick Staff Shout Outs!
We think our entire MJHS staff is amazing and deserves to be acknowledged for the great work they do on a daily basis! Please use this form to recognize any member of our staff. Remember, staff includes teachers, secretaries, nurses, teaching assistants, and custodians!
Course Recommendations
Do you have questions about your student’s placement recommendation for School Year 2018-2019? If so, please contact your student’s teacher. Appeal forms can be found on the SD308 Gifted and Talented Education page. Recommendation appeals must be filed by June 29th, 2018.
School Supplies 2018-2019
Please click on the link to order school supplies for your student for the next school year.
Kits will be available for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. There are two options for 8th grade students: Option 1 will have a 3 inch binder for all core subjects and Option 2 will have 4, 1-inch colored binders for each core subject. 8th grade students are the only students who will have a choice in ordering a kit.
If you choose not to order a kit, the school supply list is also linked.
“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 Karen Whited at kwhited@sd308.org or Brandi Zawacki at bzawacki@sd308.org.
*Don’t forget to include some pictures in your email.
ZAP-Zeros Aren't Permitted
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.
Fourth Quarter PBIS Target: Hallway Behavior
As we return from spring break, we will be introducing our next PBIS incentive.
From April 3 - May 18, we will be encouraging students to be safe and show expected behavior in the hallways.
Teachers and staff will be recognizing students who demonstrate safe and expected hallway behaviors with PINK BULLSEYES that they can enter in a raffle.
Examples of behavior that can be rewarded with a PINK BULLSEYE:
Walk calmly while entering and exiting the building
Report directly to your supervised area
Gently shut and lock your locker
When gathering, make room so that other can get around you
Respect building property and artwork on the walls
Walk with purpose
Nod, smile, and acknowledge others
Hold the door for others
Report behavior problems or safety concerns
Refrain from horseplay
Keeping hands, feet & objects to self
Use appropriate language, tone & volume
Cleaning up after yourself and others
Respond appropriately and respectfully to adult requests
Each grade level will have a bucket in student services where students can put their pink bullseyes to enter the raffle. The week before Maverick Mania, 50 winners will be chosen from each grade level.
The winners of the raffle will receive free ice cream sundaes during our year end celebration, Maverick Mania. Raffle winners will be notified and given a free ice cream ticket the week of Maverick Mania.
Parents – Please reinforce these expected behaviors at home!
Pre-AP English 1
Girls' Soccer
Community Events
For Students Entering High School
For camps, dates, times and cost, please follow this link.
Upcoming Events
May 3
- Boys' Volleyball v Bednarcik (4:30pm)
- Girls' Soccer v Bednarcik (4:30pm)
- Track v Bednarcik @ OE (4:30pm)
- Parent Step Up Night (incoming 6th grade parents) (6:00pm)
May 4 (May the Fourth Be With You)
- 6th Grade Music Trip
- Step Up Day (incoming 6th grade)
- Poms Tryouts (3:00pm)
May 5
- 8th Grade Music Trip
- Big Serve - Forgotten Initiative @ MU
May 8
- Boys' Volleyball @ Thompson (4:30pm)
- Girls' Soccer @ Thompson (4:30pm)
- Track v Traughber @ OHS (4:30pm)
May 9
- Cheer Tryouts (3-5pm)
- Elementary Choir Festival (7pm)
May 10
- Boys' Volleyball Tournament (TBD)
- Murphy/Bednarcik Jazz Cafe (7pm)
May 11
- Robinson B. Murphy's Birthday (169th Birthday)
- Aurora Sports Festival (all day)
- Oswego Track Quint @ OHS (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