The BULLetin
December 16, 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** AVID Instructional Strategies
- American Heart Challenge Program
- Maverick Market- We need your help!
- TDL and Absence Information
- General Updates and Information
- Student Support Time plan for students
- PTO Support Form
- Murphy Yearbook
- Student Services Information
- **NEW** The Maverick Way Outside of School
Murphy Celebrations!
AVID Instructional Strategies
Mrs. Waldron 6th ELA- 6th grade is using an Edpuzzle to help them identify the key elements in a short story. They took notes to refer back to when working on their short story. The culminating activity will be a One Pager to demonstrate the understanding of important parts of a short story
American Heart Challenge Program
Murphy Families-
December is here and we’re launching our schools American Heart Challenge program! Join our school by signing up to support the American Heart Association. Students can improve their own heart health while helping kids who were born with heart defects and people of all ages with heart disease and stroke and we'll celebrate our hearts with our annual 3 point contest in PE!
Register online now under our school. We have a goal of 100 students to register to take a challenge to stay healthy this year.
Let’s do this!
- Download the American Heart Challenge app or visit http://www2.heart.org/goto/murphyjrhigh308 to register.
- Select a personal health challenge:
- Personalize your page and send emails, texts, or post on social media. You have the option to fundraise for the American Heart Association but this is not required for the program.
Check out the digital envelope and thank you gift opportunities HERE.
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!
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.Please also remember that TDL may take 24 hours to be set up.
Exclusion 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
Winter Break Reminder: Just a reminder...junior high students attend school through Wednesday, December 22nd. We have quite a bit to do between now and then, so be sure you're getting your work completed, participating in class, studying for assessments, and following the MAVS core values.
School Supplies: Students (and parents)...please double check to make sure you have all needed school supplies for each class now that we're getting closer to the end of the semester. Many students are running out of or have lost basic supplies such as coloring tools, scissors, glue, pencils, and pens.
Winter is Coming!!... Attention students: Please be sure to keep your hats, gloves, coats, boots etc. in your locker for the day. Only necessary items should be brought to class. It's cold outside, so be sure to dress appropriately to walk to school or ride the bus.
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
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
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