The BULLetin
September 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:
- Murphy Celebrations
- **REMINDER** Murphy Restaurant Night- Aurelios!
- **NEW** Murphy Spiritwear
- **NEW** MmmMaverick Cooking Club
- **NEW** Murphy Drama Department
- **REMINDER** TDL and Absences
- **NEW** General Updates and Information
- **NEW** Murphy's Free Little Library
- Student Support Time plan for students
- **NEW** PTO Support Form
- Murphy Yearbook
- Picture Re-take Day
- **NEW** Student Services Information
Important Upcoming Dates:
- October 1- School Picture Re-takes/Make-up
- October 8- School Improvement Day: 3.5 hour Students Attendance
- October 11- Columbus Day- No student Attendance
Murphy Celebrations!
Murphy Cross Country
Great job everyone!!
Mrs. Waldron's Class
Murphy Restaurant Night
Murphy Spiritwear
Orders are due October 8th and will be delivered to first period classes by October 29th. Please include your first period class when you check out.
Order here: http://www.fritschscreenprinting.com/murphy
Questions?... email fritschscreenprinting@gmail.com
Cooking Club
Murphy Drama Department
Mavericks! The Audition and Crew information for the Fall Play (The Alibis) went live on Monday. If you are interested in auditioning or being a part of the crew, please go the Murphy Drama Google Classroom and read what you need to do to audition or apply.
Auditons are next Monday & Tuesday and the last day to sign up for those auditions is tomorrow (Fri 9/17) so please make sure you get signed up if you are interested. Those applying for crew have until Thursday 9/23.
If you have any questions, talk to Mrs. Tysiak or Mrs. Clausen.
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 put on quarantine 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 quarantine procedures and the information on Temporary Distance Learning. Students are not able to return to school until the information on the letter from the nurse/school has been addressed (this could include a signature from a parent supporting an alternate diagnosis or a negative COVID test). If your child is coming back prior to the end date of the district/school issued quarantine, based on your signature on the bottom of the letter that was sent home supporting an alternate diagnosis or negative COVID test, your child will need to report to the Main Office or Health Office with the signed form and/or additional paperwork (negative test) 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 in quarantine 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 quarantine 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
Entering the Building: Please remember that ALL visitors need to enter the building at the main entrance, Door 3, and check in the main office.
Free Lunch: Remember, school lunches are free again this year. Students are allowed one free school lunch each day. If students prefer to eat more than just one school lunch, they should bring extra food from home to eat in addition to their school issued free lunch so Aramark has enough food for the rest of the students.
Temporary Distance Learning: Please remember that Temporary Distance Learning is only applied to students who are in quarantine. If a student is able to return to school based on a complete quarantine, alternate diagnosis, or a negative COVID test and stay home from school, it would be considered an unexcused absence, unless called in, and they are not able to access the Google Meet for classrooms.
Temporary Distance Learning Work Expectations: When students are on Temporary Distance Learning, they are expected to attend their classes remotely and complete work through the Google Meet link, Google Classroom, or anything the teacher provides. If a student is expected to be on TDL and does not attend classes remotely, they will be marked absent/unexcused from class unless they are called into the attendance line. (If a student does not feel well while out on quarantine, they will need to be called into the attendance line if they are not able to attend remotely in order to be marked excused). Work that is not completed may be entered in the gradebook as missing.
Murphy's "Free Little Library"
"A Little Free Library" is now up and open for all to use. This little library offers free books for anyone interested in reading. If you have a book you'd like to donate, just open the window and leave it in the library. This is located between Grande Park Elementary and Murphy Junior High School by the Pergola. Thanks go to Laura Steele, Dave Spang, Cindy Miller, and a few former Murphy students. Please enjoy.
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 and Zelle!
- To use Venmo, search for Murphy-PTO-1 or 630-263-2633 (four digit code is 2633).
- To use Zelle, search dschmu@gmail.com (will show up as Deanna, our treasurer) or search MurphyPTO.
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!
NOW $25.00
Order by September 24th and get four free icons when you personalize* your cover!
*Purchase name personalization for your yearbook, then choose up to four free icons.
Questions? Contact Ms. Fell - efell@sd308.org
School Picture Ordering
Here is the link to order school pictures:
Student Services Information
High School Courses: Credit Opt-Out Process
If you have a student enrolled in Algebra I, Honors English I, or Spanish I and do not want your student to receive high school credit for the class (Algebra I or Honors English I only) or wish to drop the course, please click the “Opt-Out Form” link below for further information. Opt-out forms must be completed and returned to your student’s counselor by Thursday, October 28th, 2021.
High School Credit Opt-Out Form
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)
Health Office Staff
Mrs. Tindall, Health Clerk
Nurse Trish; prodarte@sd308.org
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
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.
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