The BULLetin
May 23, 2019
Principal's Message
We have 5 days of the year left. Please remind your student that we want to end the year on a high note. Keep focused. Keep doing the right things. Be a positive force in the school. I look forward to seeing all of our 8th grade students and parents at Awards Night on Thursday.
8th Grade Springfield Trip
Pre-AP English 1 Summer Work
Hello parents and guardians of incoming eighth grade students! My name is Shannon Zaininger, and I teach the eighth grade honors language arts class at Murphy Junior High. Eighth grade honors language arts is now called Pre-AP English 1. It is the same honors course that freshmen take at OEHS and OHS, and students enrolled in this class will earn high school credit for the course. Since it is an honors level course, the high school credit is weighted (5 pts for an A, 4 pts for a B, and so on). Upon successful completion of this class, your child will be ready to take tenth grade English 2 or Pre-AP English 2 when he or she enters high school!
Pre-AP English 1 students have a summer reading requirement to complete BEFORE the first day of school. Students must read and annotate the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding. The attached letter contains guiding questions to help students know what to annotate.
There is also a characterization chart that students should complete as they read (see back of attached letter). They must bring this completed assignment with them to class on the first day of school. Students may print this attachment to complete the chart, or they may recreate the chart on separate paper (handwritten or typed – either is fine!).
Here is a link to the novel on Amazon:
You do not have to purchase the novel on Amazon; any copy of Lord of the Flies is fine. If purchasing the novel presents a financial hardship, please let your current teacher know. We have 10 copies of the novel here at Murphy that students may borrow over the summer. Since it is school property, your child would need to write annotations on separate sheets of paper instead of writing directly in the book.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Have a wonderful summer, and I look forward to meeting you and your child in the fall!
Sincerely,
Shannon Zaininger
Students and Parents can find additional guidance on the assignment on this, Pre-AP English 1 Summer Reading Letter
Remember the Polar Vortex?
9th Grade Fall 2019
Pre-AP English 1 @ OE
Pre-AP English 1 students have a summer reading requirement to complete before the first day of school. Students must read and annotate the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding. The attached letter contains guiding questions to help students know what to annotate. There is also a characterization chart that students should complete as they read (see back of attached letter). They must bring this completed assignment with them to class on the first day of school.
The OEHS English department’s web page has links to the summer reading letter, chart, and a
link to purchase Lord the Flies from Amazon:
https://www.sd308.org/Page/11268
If you have any questions about the summer reading assignment, please contact one of the OEHS teachers listed on the letter.
Accelerated Math Students
Students are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to do some in-depth math practice over the summer. The following Khan Academy classes have been built to reinforce skills that students need to be successful after accelerating a year.
- Coming into 6th honors: https://www.khanacademy.org/join/36U2PJEM
- Coming into Pre-Algebra/Going into 7th honors: https://www.khanacademy.org/join/BZJQKE9G
- Going into Algebra 1: https://www.khanacademy.org/join/PTQKB6P5
2019-2020 School Health Requirements
If you have a student attending Murphy Junior High during the 2019/2020 academic year please review the following health requirements. If a student does not submit proof of meeting these requirements they will not be allowed to pick-up their schedule and will be excluded from school until documentation has been received in the school health office.
*Appointment cards and notes from a physician indicating future appointments and immunizations will not be accepted unless there is a documented medical exemption.
An annual health history form is required for all students and must be completed prior to the start of each school year. The information is shared with paramedics in the event of a medical emergency and it is important for health services staff to be aware of current medical diagnoses and needs. See attachment.
A physical examination as prescribed by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education is required for all students entering 6th grade. The physical needs to be dated on or after August 14th, 2018.
Any child entering 6th grade shall show proof of having received one dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine on or after the 11th birthday, and one dose of the Tdap vaccine, after age seven.
All students entering 6th grade are required to present proof of a dental exam before May 15th, 2020.
Please submit all forms and documentation to the Murphy Junior High School Health Office in person or via fax or email. Feel free to contact the nurse with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The Health Office
Phone: 630-608-5100
Fax: 630-608-5191
Summer/Fall Freshman Football Information
Additional information and summer camp information can be found, here.
AVID Things @ Murphy
Student Services Spotlight
District 308 Summer School 2019 Catalog
Registration for summer school courses is open now through June 3rd. Courses offered include credit recovery, Honors Prep, and enrichment. Course listings and additional information regarding summer school can be viewed in the catalog at the link below.
Summer School Link: https://www.sd308.org/Page/8978
Further questions regarding summer school should be directed to Christopher Grays, Secondary Summer School Coordinator at cgrays@sd308.org or 630-636-3481 or Jamie Max at jmax@sd308.org or 630-636-4520.
Appeals Process for ELA/Math Recommendations
If you have questions regarding a recommendation, please contact your student’s teacher directly. For information regarding the appeals process for a Math or ELA recommendation, please click the link below.
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.
Murphy is once again partnering with Shane's School Supply Kits. You can make 1 purchase and have your school supply needs taken care of and ready for August. School Supply List 2019-2020.
Volunteer Opportunities
Make sure your form is turned in to your counselor by Friday, April 26, 2019.
June
Oswego Park District
June 9th Naperville 10K http://naperville10k.com/volunteer/
June 14th Five Fifty Fifty Run/ Walk ~ Naperville for Mental Health https://raceroster.com/events/2019/21201/naperville-il-2019-runwalk-for-mental-health-5k-50-states-50-days
June 14-16th Prairie Fest https://www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org/get-involved/volunteers/#4
June 16th Prairie Fest 5k https://www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org/event/prairiefest-5k/
Ongoing
Fox Valley Park District requires you to fill out a form and then they match you to events. You MUST be 14 years old to volunteer.
Plainfield Park District you must fill out a volunteer form:
Premier Event Management ~ Hosts runs in Naperville
March - August events ~ http://pem.events/
Volunteer page found ~ http://pem.events/partner-with-pem/volunteer/
Community Events
Upcoming Events
May 24
- 7th Grade Medieval Times Trip
May 27
- Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
May 30
- 8th Grade Awards Practice (9th period)
- 8th Grade Awards Night (7pm)
May 31
- SIP Day - 3.5 Hour Student Attendance (No Lunch Service)
- Maverick Mania
- End of Semester 2
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
Mission Statement
Murphy Junior High School is an inclusive and supportive community that promotes student success by ensuring ALL students are college and career ready.
Vision Statement
Every student. Every day. Grow. Inspire. Empower.
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