The BULLetin
November 4th, 2021
Upcoming Events and Reminders
Please read the information in The BULLetin in it's entirety. This is our weekly communication to bring you up to speed on all important information.
Important information, upcoming events, and details can be found further in the Bulletin.
The BULLetin Information:
- **NEW** Murphy Celebrations
- **NEW** Welcome Nurse Schultz (new nurse change)
- **UPDATED** Future Wolves Night (now starting at 5:00pm)
- **NEW** Future Pathers Night
- **NEW** Scholastic Book Fair
- **NEW** Veteran's Day Photo Submission
- Maverick Market- We need your help!
- Lou Malnati's Restaurant Night
- TDL and Absences
- **NEW** General Updates and Information
- Student Support Time plan for students
- PTO Support Form
- Murphy Yearbook
- Picture Day Information
- Student Services Information
- **NEW** The Maverick Way Outside of School
Murphy Celebrations!
Mrs. Waldron's 6th Grade SS Class
Mrs. Waldron's 8th Grade US History Class
Shop With A Cop Tournament
For those that are new or have forgotten what Shop With A Cop is, here is a quick reminder... each school in Plainfield (regardless of the district it's located in) has the opportunity to select two students who have a significant need during the holiday season. The Plainfield Police Department schedules an event and take the students shopping for holiday gifts for themselves and their families and the funds raised at these events pay for those gifts. We have had the opportunity to have a significant positive impact on a number of students here at Murphy in the past several years. This is a great opportunity to provide support to our community.
Our Murphy team played a great game on Friday evening and just missed getting into the semi-finals. Congratulations, Mavericks for playing well after only one week of practice!!
Our Murphy Poms team did an AMAZING job in the showcase! Their performance was the one and only performance that got the crowd excited for the championship game. They were wonderful! Great job ladies!
Congratulations to Drauden Point, for winning the tournament!
Mrs. Vugteveen's Class
Welcome Nurse Schultz!
She can be reached at:
llarson@sd308.org (this email will change shortly to reflect her new last name-Schultz)
630.608.5191
Future Wolves Night
Future Panther Night
Scholastic Book Fair
Murphy is excited to host the upcoming Fall Scholastic Book Fair. An amazing selection of books is headed this way! The fair will take place in Murphy’s LRC next week, Monday through Thursday, November 8th through 11th during the school day with special hours Thursday night 4-8pm during parent teacher conferences, and Friday November 8th, 8 to noon.
If you can’t make the book fair, you can also help support our school by shopping online. All orders ship free to Murphy. The online fair is available this Friday, November 5th through Thursday November 18th. Parents can even set up eWallet to make shopping at Murphy easier. See the flyer in the LRC Google Classroom, your ELA teacher, or Mrs. Campasano for more details.
Check out the online fair and see how eWallet can help make your child’s shopping a breeze!
Visit: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/murphyjuniorhigh1
Veteran's Day Photo Submission
The MAVERICK Market
The Maverick Market, our school store, is opening soon! Our AVID students are working diligently to prepare for the grand opening! The store gives all students opportunities to cash in their Bullseyes that are earned for making good choices throughout the week. However, we need your help!
We are respectfully asking for donations for the following items:
Individually wrapped small sized candy (jolly ranchers, lifesavers, mints, etc.)
Gift cards in smaller dollar amounts ($5, $10, $15) to places like: McDonalds, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Five Below, etc.)
Small fidgets (stress balls, rubix cube, or other sensory items)
Other items you feel would entice our diverse student population to continue to employ strong character within our school and community.
Disclaimer: At this time snack items and gum should not be donated.
We thank you in advance for your generosity in regards to stocking The Maverick Market! We cannot wait to see your student there!
Lou Malnati's Restaurant Night
Temporary Distance Learning and Absences
Temporary Distance Learning and Absences
Remember, Temporary Distance Learning is not available for students who are absent from school for various reasons. Temporary Distance Learning only applies to students who are excluded by the school/district. If your child is absent from school, he/she/they still have access to Google Classroom to obtain assignments, however, they are not able to log into the Google Meet for live instruction.Quarantine Process
If your child is sent home from school for COVID-19 symptoms, or, you choose to keep your child home from school due to COVID-19 symptoms and contact the office to report the absences and symptoms, you will receive a letter from the nurse/school with exclusion procedures and the information on Temporary Distance Learning. If your child is sent home from school for COVID symptoms, Temporary Distance Learning will be able to be accessed the next school day. Students are not able to return to school until the information on the letter from the nurse/school has been addressed (either a negative COVID test or continuing with the exclusion in it's entirety and participating in TDL). If your child receives a negative COVID test and is coming back prior to the end date of the district/school issued exclusion, your child will need to report to the Main Office or Health Office to receive an orange pass that allows them to return to their classes early. This orange pass will need to be carried through the day to show each of their teachers.
If your child is following through with the exclusion for the entire period of time listed in the letter sent by the nurse/school, they are able to participate in Temporary Distance Learning each day. If your child in exclusion will NOT be attending TDL, please contact the attendance line to report their absence.
Murphy Attendance Line: 630-608-5101
General Updates and Important Information
Parent/Teacher Conferences:
Parent/Teacher conferences will occur Thursday, November 11th from 4:00-8:00pm and Friday, November 12th from 8:00am-1:00pm. The PTC Fast system was open this week for families to sign up for time slots for Thursday only. The portal will close on Tuesday, November 9th at 4:00pm. Friday conferences will need to be scheduled individually between the teacher and parents/guardians. Please sign up for Thursday conferences through this PTC Fast link.
All parents/guardians have the option for an in-person or virtual conference. If you sign up for Thursday through the PTC Fast portal, please indicate your preference on the system. If you are in communication with teachers for a Friday conference, please indicate your preference with the teacher. Please remember that ALL in-person parent/teacher conferences will require that the staff and family members wear face masks covering the mouth and nose in accordance to the governor's mandate and district policy.
SAVE THE DATE!!!...WINTERFEST: Our amazing PTO will be hosting a WinterFest event for students with a DJ at Murphy on Friday, December 10th from 6:00-8:00pm. Students must have their ID to enter. More details to come!
Concession Assistance for Boys Basketball: The PTO will be helping with concessions for the boys basketball games in November and December. If you're able to help, please sign up through this link. Just a reminder...one volunteer MUST be an adult and it's an opportunity for service hours for students! Thank you!
Student Support Time
PTO
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! Typically our PTO doesn’t host traditional fundraisers, instead we request a one-time annual family donation to help support our various programs. During these extraordinary times, these donations are more important than ever!
There are three ways you can donate this year:
- Mail a check (made out to MJHS PTO) to the school (26923 Grande Park Blvd Plainfield, IL 60585). Please fill out the form below and include in your sealed envelope.
- We now accept Venmo along with cash or check payments
- To use Venmo, search for Murphy-PTO-1 or 630-263-2633 (four digit code is 2633).
Thank you so much for your donation! We greatly appreciate your
generosity and support!
If you have any questions, please email us at:
Murphy Yearbook
ORDER YOUR MURPHY 2021-2022 YEARBOOK TODAY!
Top Reasons To Order
- Printed pictures of all the things.
- Your future self will thank you.
- Signing day is the best day.
- So. Many. Memories
- It's the lowest price of the year.
Order yours today!
Questions? Contact Ms. Fell - efell@sd308.org
School Picture Ordering
ABSENTEE & NEW STUDENTS:
To place an order, please visit our website at www.ordervgil.com. Select before picture day and enter School Code 20074502.
RETAKE STUDENTS:
If you are unhappy with your original photo, please go to the camera on retake day. If a picture package was purchased, please return the package to the photographer on retake day and we will print the original order with the new image. Be aware that the retake photo REPLACES the original image.
Forgot to Order the Original Photo?
Visit our website at www.ordervgil.com, click on After Picture Day and enter the Ticket Code located on the proof card which will be handed out at school next week.
Student Services Information
Service Hour Information
Current 8th graders will be recognized at promotion night for turning in any service hours during their 3 years at Murphy. Current 7th graders will need to turn in 15 hours by the end of their 8th grade year to be recognized at promotion night. Current 6th graders will need to turn in 25 hours by the end of their 8th grade year to be recognized at promotion night.
Please use the form below to track your service hours and turn them into your counselor by Friday May 6th 2022.
Service Hour Verification form 21/22
Virtual Office Links
Mrs. Zawacki - virtual office (Counselor, Last Names A-K)
Mr. Falli -virtual office (Counselor, Last Names L-Z)
Mrs. Noll -virtual office (School Social Worker, Last Names A-K and Instructional Skills Program)
Ms. Thompson -email (School Social Worker, Last Names L-Z and FBI Program)
Ms. Brilliandt -email (School Psychologist)
SD308 Community Resource Page
Please visit the district’s website for community based-agencies and services for families. There are many different services listed to assist families including financial, healthcare, housing, mental health/wellness services.
Click Here: SD308 Family & Community Resources Website
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, these free, confidential resources are available 24/7:
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the U.S. about any type of crisis
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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.
THE MAVERICK WAY OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL
Way to go, Megan!
Upcoming Events/Important Dates
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: lbingham@sd308.org
Website: www.sd308.org/murphy
Location: 26923 W. Grande Park Boulevard, Plainfield, IL, United States
Phone: (630) 608-5100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/murphy308/
Twitter: @murphy308