The BULLetin
May 9, 2019
Principal's Message
Come to Bednarcik tonight and watch the Murphy and Bednarcik Jazz Bands. There will be a certain principal (or 2) who will be sitting in to jam with the kids. :) 7pm at Bednarick.
8th Grade Yard Sign
Signs are ordered and paid for online at: https://napervillespiritwear.com/8TH-GRADE-GRADUATION-SIGN-MAVS-SIGN.htm
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
2020 Washington DC Trip
Sign up now and save!
— Special reduced deposit of $49
— Early access at FLAG financial assistance
— More time to spread out trip payments
Easy ways to sign up
— Online: worldstrides.com/signup
— Phone: 800-468-5899
Use Trip ID 175649 to sign up by June 10, 2019
Summer 2020 Europe Tour
Flyer and additional information can be found, here.
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.
Summer School “Bridge to Spanish 2” Course
Current 8th Grade Spanish 1 students - please consider signing up for the Bridge to Spanish 2 course offered in District 308’s summer school program. This course will be a comprehensive review of grammar topics and the skills needed to be successful in a World Language classroom at the high school. The course will be three hours long and will run for three weeks.
High School World Languages - Updated Board Policy
1 - A student who is taking a language course at an Ethnic school (i.e., - Greek School) can receive high school credit so long as they pass a proficiency test.
2 - A student must receive approval from the superintendent or his designee (HS principal) to receive credit for an online course.
The Board of Education recently updated and clarified the policy as it relates to junior high students being exempted from PE. Board Policy does not (except in a couple of instances) allow for junior high students to be exempted from participating in Physical Education.
While we have had a number of parents of students who, due to significant numbers of hours spent in club sports, have chosen to Home School their student for PE, it is often confused as a PE Exemption. Should a parent choose to Home School for PE, a student's instructional day will be 8 periods in length, instead of 9. The student would not have the option of enrolling in an additional course or study hall. This may be different from what has been in practice this year.
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.
Patrick Finegan, current 7th grader had a big weekend at his feis (Irish dance competition) in Milwaukee. He won two first place medals and 6 total at the Wisconsin Spring Feis and the Celtic Spirit Feis May 4th and 5th.
Olivia Baron, one of our own eighth grade Mavericks competed at this worldwide competition this April with her Senior Open Level 5 Coed Team- GymTyme Illinois Smoke. Smoke was one of the top 10 teams to advance to Day 2 of the competition which is a success in itself. After an amazing and energetic Day 2 performance, Smoke placed 8th overall!
The Cheerleading Worlds is held annually in Orlando, Florida at ESPN Wide World of Sports since 2004. It is the final end-of-season event for senior level 5 and level 6 teams. Teams must obtain a bid from one of more than 40 Worlds bid competitions around the United States and the world to compete.
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.
Track
Summer Camp Experience for JH Students
Northern Illinois University is proud to offer over 80 day and residential summer camps for students entering grades 2nd through 12th grades. These students will get an opportunity to immerse themselves in a field of their choice and experience life on a college campus.
NIU camp pricing for residential camps includes meals, instruction, 24/7 adult supervision and staying at a residential hall during the week.
Registration is now open for all camps!
Are your student curious about science, tech or medical fields?
- Check out NIU STEM Career camps for high schoolers or STEM Exploration camps for elementary and junior high students. Choose from tracks such as Aerospace Careers, LEGO Waterbotics and Video Game Design.
Are your students interested in exploring creative career paths and meeting new friends who share a passion for the arts?
- Check out our Speech, Creative Writing and Filmmaking camps for junior high and high school students, and Music, Theatre and Visual Arts camps from the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Are your students ready for an immersive camp experience like no other?
- At Quarantine: The Summer Camp, they’ll live the book, meet the authors of Quarantine and experience the science and art behind the story.
Find out more about the dozens of different NIU academic and athletic summer camps at go.niu.edu/summercamps.
College Summer Camp Information
- Waubonsee Community College: https://www.waubonsee.edu/community-offerings/youth-enrichment-programs
- College of DuPage: http://www.cod.edu/youth
- Northern Illinois University: https://www.niu.edu/summercamps/index.shtml
- University of Illinois: https://engage.illinois.edu/filter/SummerCamps
- North Central College: https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/summercamps
- Benedictine University:
Stem: https://www.idtech.com/register#/reg-flow/avail-charts-filters?lid=161&rgnad=true
Soccer: https://www.idtech.com/register#/reg-flow/avail-charts-filters?lid=161&rgnad=true
Basketball: https://pgcbasketball.com/programs/illinois-lisle-benedictine-university/
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 9
- Boys' Volleyball v Thompson (4:30pm)
- Girls' Soccer v Thompson (4:30pm)
- Jazz Cafe @ Bednarcik (7:00pm)
May 10
- Aurora Sportsfest
May 11
- 7th Grade Music Trip
May 13
- 6th grade Morning Band
May 14
- National Junior Honor Society Induction (6:30pm)
May 15
- 7th grade Morning Band
May 16
- Spring Band Concert
May 18
- 8th Grade Dance
May 20
- 8th Grade Springfield Trip
May 21
- Spring Choir Concert
May 22
- 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