Murphy Middle School ENews
For the week of March 2 - 6, 2019
Traffic reminders
As we endure the cold, wet, weather please keep student safety your top priority!
· Remember NO dropping kids off in the left lane of the driveway. You are welcome to turn into the parking lot and drop off from a parking space, but we do not want children getting out and going between cars in the traffic lanes.
· Please be patient during inclement weather. It is best to leave home a little earlier, but we all understand weather can have a significant effect on your commute and drop off time. The school takes that into consideration when taking attendance for first period on bad weather days.
· Our crossing guard between Kimbrough and MMS is only there until 8:20. She has to get to class as well, so consider dropping your children off against the curb adjacent to the school instead of in the Kimbrough lot after 8:20.
Attendance Reminder
A reminder to parents that when you call in a student absence, it must be followed up with a doctor note or parent note.
Please make sure it has the student’s first and last name, the reason for the absence , the date of the absence, and a parent signature.
Thank you!
Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS)
English Learner students will be taking the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System exam or TELPAS on Monday, March 2nd and Tuesday, March 3rd. There is a reading and listening & speaking portion to the test. We know our EL students will do great!
Student Immunizations
Thank you to those 6th grade parents that have submitted their student’s immunization information for 7th grade. This will enable you to print your student’s schedule at registration time.
An immunization letter as well as a copy of each student’s immunization record will be sent home with your student next week if your student needs immunizations prior to 7th grade.
Please submit the paperwork to the nurse as soon as possible so that the school record may be updated.
Joan Boswell, B.S.N., R.N.
FAX: 469-752-7019 or 469-752-7001
6th Grade Life Skill of the Month Award!!!
The 6th grade teachers are so proud of our 6th graders. Students are selected by sixth grade teachers looking for exemplary demonstration of the Life Skill of the Month.
For February we were focusing on Kindness -showing a friendly feeling; liking; showing consideration and/or help
Congratulations to the following students for showing kindness during the month of
February:
Natalie Acuna
Mahmoud Albedd
Aisha Ali
Joan Arriaga
Aakash Arulkumaran
Safia Bilal
Amber Gesell
Chael Harrison
Khadiji Hasani
Nicholas Hemphill
Vincent Jones
Renuka Khopade
Kiara Leask
Milan Miller
Jaslynn Mizell
Audry Overturf
Brody Peters
Joaquin Rodart
Stryker Salzman
Nurbanu Tiritoglu
Katherin Vu
Luke Walter
Keep up the great work! The 6th grade teachers will be looking for students showing integrity during the month of March. We hope to recognize more students next month as students display integrity by showing adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
7th and 8th Dallas Regional Science + Engineering Fair
The Murphy Science Department is so proud of all the hard work of our students! Our 7th and 8th grade students who participated in the Dallas Regional Science + Engineering Fair at Fair Park did fantastic! Wish them the best of luck as they complete at the Texas State Science + Engineering Fair end of March.
Special Award Winners
Vikrant Jeeva, Winner of the Office of Naval Research Naval Science Award, Junior Division, Project: Tofu Temptation
Aarav Lakdawala, Winner of The Cooper Institute Exercise/Health/Nutrition, Junior, 2nd Place, Project: Sidekick Here, Your Practice Gear
Neela Raman, Winner of the Acoustical Society of America Honorable Mention, Project: Do You Hear Voices? (Testing the McGurk Effect)
Varun Rao, Winner of The Cooper Institute Exercise/Health/Nutrition, Junior, 3rd Place, Project: Stopping Distracted Drivers
Category Winners
Vikrant Jeeva*, First Place, Chemistry, Project: Tofu Temptation
Aarav Lakdawala*, Second Place, Engineering Mechanics, Project: Sidekick Here, Your Practice Gear
Neela Raman*, Second Place, Behavioral & Social Sciences, Project: Do You Hear Voices? (Testing the McGurk Effect)
Vaani Muthu and Meena Ramaswamy, Honorable Mention, Behavioral & Social Sciences, Project: The Rule of Odds
Ananya Chakravarthi, Honorable Mention, Environmental Engineering, Project: How is heat transmission correlated with light transparency?
Alysa Zhao, Honorable Mention, Microbiology, Project: The Tea on Tea: Antimicrobial Effects of Camellia Sinensis
Students advancing to state are indicated with an asterisk.
*** Upcoming Events ***
Pennies for Patients is Calling all Heroes to Join our Squad!!!
Families, Murphy Middle School has decided to take on blood cancer and our mission is to help find a cure. The Pennies for Patients will begin on Monday, February 24 and will run through Tuesday, March 3. This will allow your child to participate in a rewarding event that emphasizes the importance of social and emotional learning, and gaining the experience of helping both children and adults in their fight against blood cancer. Student Council members will be accepting donations in the rotunda before school. Again, the dates are February 24, through Tuesday, March 3. The English class that brings in the most money will receive a prize!
You’re invited to our Scholastic Book Fair February 27 - March 5
Book Fair Home page at
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/murphymiddleschool
Book Fair eWallet
It gives students a secure, cash-free way to shop the fair.
Set up a free account and authorize a spending limit on your credit card for your child to spend at the Book Fair.
After the fair, any unused funds are released back to the card holder.
Sign up at the Book Fair Home Page.
PESH Drama Application 2020 - 2021
*** Athletics ***
Track
Please make sure you are checking the Sports You app for details.
Boys code: W3XJRXKA
Girls Code: NRR4498X
Track T-Shirt and Bag orders forms and money are due by the end of the day Monday 3/2 to either coach Reed or Coach Woodyard. Make all checks payable to Plano ISD and include the student ID # somewhere on the check.
Everyone wanting to participate in Track must be cleared through Rank One (Physical, Medical History, Online forms) to participate, no exceptions will be made. If you have any questions please contact Coach Woodyard.
Bags are for STUDENTS ONLY.
Reminder: Plano ISD Stadium Bag Policy
The Plano ISD stadium bag policy remains in effect for the second semester sports season. Spectators coming to track and soccer events are encouraged to review the guidelines at www.pisd.edu/bagpolicy. (en español)
*** Clubs and Organizations ***
Murphy Soccer Club
Follow Maverick Soccer Club on
Google Classroom:
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*11 v 11 Games on Fridays
Murphy MS Football Field
Reminders:
Games are played on the Murphy football field
Bye teams do not play on that date
Teams playing at 3:45 need to be dressed and ready to play by game time.
All players are required to wear shin guards.
Players are encouraged to bring their own water.
Players need to bring all items (backpacks, instruments, etc.) out to the field since they will not be allowed back into the building.
All players need a ride to pick them up no later than 5:00.
3/6
3:45 - Arsenal vs. Texas Thunder
Bye - The Boyzz, Free Agents, Math Class
FC Potatoes, Simple Sweats
*** Social and Emotional Well Being ***
SEL competency of the month:
Self Awareness
Five Love Languages of Kids
Being able to communicate clearly at home helps children to grow relationship skills.
These are the five love languages of kids
· Physical Touch
· Quality Time
· Words of Affirmation
· Gifts
· Acts of Service
What’s Your Child’s Love Language? The 5 Love Languages of Kids
*** PTA News ***
NEW TO MMS?
Here is a welcome from our PTA President: mmspta.org/president.
MMS PTA Nominations
The MMS PTA Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the following officer candidates for the 2020-2021 school year!
President - Jolene Leask
VP Programs - Janet McWhinnie
VP Membership - Jaime Brown
VP Volunteers - Mitzi Behnke
VP Ways & Means - Tamberly Guillory
Secretary - Barb Thompson
Treasurer - Kristi Salzman
Elections will be held during the PTA General Membership meeting on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 6:00pm before Open House.
SUBMIT A PICTURE FOR THE YEARBOOK
Photos needed! Yearbook staff is looking for photos of your student to publish in the yearbook. Did you capture a proud moment of your student, or of a group of Murphy Mavericks at a school event, or even perhaps a group of Murphy Mavericks outside of school doing something fun and full of spirit? Email those photos for publication consideration to yearbook@mmspta.org. This email will automatically forward to the MMS Yearbook Advisor, Mrs. Lewis.
For your convenience, we have a link to this email on mmspta.org > Our School > Submit a Picture for the Yearbook.
In the body of the email, please let us know the name(s) of the student(s) in the photo and the event name. Thank you for your time and your photos.
WANT TO ADD THE MMS PTA OR MMS ATHLETICS CALENDARS TO YOUR PHONE?
1. Go to mmspta.org/Calendar and click the blue Sign up... button.
2 The Subscribe buttons will allow you to subscribe to our calendars. If you are running Outlook, Mac OS X Calendar, or another calendaring program that recognizes iCalendar (ICS) format subscriptions, you can click the Subscribe buttons to automatically subscribe to the calendars. If your calendar doesn't automatically accept subscriptions, you can right-click on the calendar icon and choose Copy link and paste it into your calendar application.
NOTE: You may have to enable the calendar in your phone's Calendar settings.SHOP AMAZON SMILE TO SUPPORT MMS PTA
PTA EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION NOMINATION & APPLICATION
@HEB Excellence in Education Awards are designed to honor outstanding public school professionals and to thank them for their dedication and commitment. Nominate a teacher, principal, or school district today!
Want to Volunteer?
Re-Link Your Kroger Community Rewards, Beginning August 1st
If you shop at Kroger grocery stores, and you have a Kroger Plus Rewards card, you can benefit the families of Murphy Middle.
You must link your card every year, starting August 1st to support Murphy Middle School PTA.
Learn how at Kroger Community Rewards.
*** Informational Links ***
Lost and Found
Download the PISD Mobile App
Do you have the Plano ISD App on your phone or device?
The Plano ISD App is a great way to see information about the Plano calendar, news and alerts, the anonymous tip line, and much more.
• Personalize newsfeeds for your school
• View student grades and attendance
• Access school and staff info
• View news stories
• Receive important alerts
• View calendar info
PISD RESOLVING STUDENT AND PARENT CONCERNS
Plano ISD encourages students and parents to attempt to resolve their concerns with the appropriate teacher, principal, other campus administrator, department or employee. The district believes it is in the best interest of everyone involved to informally resolve concerns, if at all possible. Concerns should be expressed as soon as possible to allow early resolution at the lowest possible administrative level.
Details at https://www.pisd.edu/page/20314.
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