The BULLetin
August 30, 2018
Principal's Message
You should be seeing a little homework coming home, too. Heck the staff even gave me an assignment. Murphy is doing a 1 book, 1 school activity this fall. Students in Language Arts classes are being exposed to Jordan Sonnenblick's Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie. Teachers are reading the book aloud to students in their ELA classes throughout the fall. I have a copy I"m reading right now. I got a few pages in last night! If you're so inclined, I encourage you to pick up a copy and read along with us. We're excited that Mr. Sonnenblick scheduled to be at Murphy in December and will have a chance to interact with all of our students.
Maybe you're thinking, "My kid can read, why are the teachers reading aloud?" I understand your question and encourage you to exlplore the "Read to Them" program to find out more. https://readtothem.org/programs/one-school-one-book/benefits/
College Color Day TOMORROW!!!
Health History Forms
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
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
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.
How Do Mavericks Fill They Days Away from School???
7th grader Sarah Revak spent her summer getting certified by the American Red Cross in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/ AED with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector. She worked as a Junior Life Guard and Junior Swim Instructor at the YMCA and she will continue to do so this fall. She also has a passion for the Martial Arts and is currently a Second Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do an working on her third degree. She also has started teaching beginning students and loves working with the young children as they begin their journey in Martial Arts. In addition she also enjoys participating in 5k races throughout the area.
Dancin'... Dancin'... Dancin'........... Dancin' Machine
7th grade Maverick, Ryan Hyun, had the opportunity to train in New York City on scholarship this summer at the Broadway Dance Center. He trained with NY’s premiere instructors including Sheila Baker, and he was awarded a second scholarship to return next year. He also met and trained with this year’s World of Dance competitors Kaycee Rice and Bailey Sok of S Rank.
In hip hop, he recently attended Vibe City’s urban intensive led by David Moore where he was awarded a full scholarship to Nuvo Convention featuring Travis Wall. He is excited for this next season where he will continue to represent Murphy and its core values.
Seeing Double on the Pitch
8th graders Dupablo Parodis-Yu and Zedaniel Parodis-Yu and their team won the Aurora Juventud Invitational Championship on August 26th. Dupablo was named the Invitational’s Most Promising Player.
Information and registration website: www.oecheercamp.weebly.com
Upcoming Events
August 30
- 7th Girls' Volleyball v Traughber (4:30pm)
- 8th Girls' Volleyball @ Traughber (4:30pm)
- Boys' Soccer v Traughber (4:30pm)
- Cross Country @ Thompson (4:30pm)
- 8th Grade Marching Band @ OE (6pm)
September 3
- Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
September 4
- Fall Sports Pictures (After School)
- Cross Country v Bednarcik @ OEHS (4:30pm)
September 5
- Band Cookie Dough Fundraiser
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
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