Murphy Middle School ENews
March 1, 2018
Spring Semester Open House
Spring Open House – which is a “come and go” event without a bell schedule - is Monday, March 5th from 6:30 – 8:00PM. Everyone is welcome to attend a general PTA meeting beginning at 6:00 in the cafeteria. Please join us so that you can experience the types of activities your kids enjoy during their school day.
Our Spring Book Fair will be open that night, from 6:00-8:00PM, so make sure you know what your young readers are looking for!
We will see you there!
MMS Theater Production
MMS Book Fair
Dear Parents and Families:
Reading for pleasure, inside and outside of school, has real and long-lasting benefits. It unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are.
Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right to our school. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits.
Book Fair dates: FEBRUARY 28 – MARCH 7
Shopping hours: 8:00-4:00
Special activities: MARCH 5 OPEN HOUSE 6:00-8:00
We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair! Remember, all proceeds go toward purchasing more books for the Murphy Middle School Library.
Happy Reading!
MMS Orchestra Upcoming Dates
Orchestra Concert Thursday 3/1/18 7PM @ Custer Rd U.M.C
Sinfonia Orchestra UIL Competition Monday 3/5 6:30AM-10AM
Symphony Orchestra UIL Competition Monday 3/5 1PM-4:30PM
Philharmonic Orchestra UIL Competition Tuesday 3/6 11AM-3:30PM
Chamber Orchestra UIL Competition Friday 3/8 9:15AM – 2PM
TELPAS Testing
Be sure your students get a good night's sleep and breakfast the days of the tests.
SPRING BREAK!
MMS Soccer Club March Games
Friday, March 2nd
Habibullah, Mavericks, Fire Breathing Unicorns, and ESPN are playing at 3:45 pm. Silly Sally’s, CODN, FC Blaze and Clout Gang are playing at 4:20 pm. Smalls and Fast & Furious do not have games this week.
Friday, March 9th
ESPN and CODN are playing at 3:45pm. Mavericks, Clout Gang, Smalls, and Fast & Furious are playing at 4:20 pm. Silly Sally's, FC Blaze, Habibullah, and The Fire Breathing Unicorns do not have games this week.
Friday, March 16th
NO GAMES - SPRING BREAK.
Friday, March 23rd
Games will probably be rescheduled.
Thursday, March 29th
FC Blaze, CODN, Fire Breathing Unicorns, and Smalls are playing at 3:45pm. Habibullah, Fast & Furious, ESPN, and Silly Sally’s are playing at 4:20 pm. Mavericks and Clout Gang do not have games this week.
MMS Volunteer Club
The Volunteer Club meets the Second Thursday of the Month from 3:30-4:30. 1 hour credit for all NJHS and NEHS students that attend. Each month different volunteer projects done at the school in room B120.
Please donate to Volunteer Club meeting on March 8th,Thursday 3:30-4:30 for to make activity shoe boxes for children at Children’s Hospital please—donate shoes boxes and coloring books and crayons
Registrar Reminder
If you move during the school year, please provide the Counseling Department with a current proof of residency (a utility bill: electric, gas or water), or a lease agreement showing the address and names of occupants.
Be sure to write the student’s name, ID and grade level on the proof of residency. Thank you!
Plano Senior High Speech and Debate Camp
Plano Sr. High School provides a Speech and Debate Camp over the summer for all Middle School students across the district! If your student is interested in competing on the MMS Speech & Debate team next year, the summer camp is highly recommended. At the camp, the students will learn a variety of Speech events that Plano competes in at our 4 tournaments throughout the year. If your student is interested, you can sign up at tinyurl.com/wildcatcamp18 or stop by to speak with Mrs. Norris
Mavericks Stampede
Mavericks Stampede Color Run is coming up on Mar. 24th. It’s going to be GLO much fun. Check in is at 6:30pm, 7:00pm warm-up and at 7:30pm we get our color on.
Fine Art contest for the coveted Mavericks Stampede trophy, represent your talents.
Sign-up today for early bird pricing: