The BULLetin
January 26, 2023
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
- **REMINDER** Strength and Conditioning Intramural
- **NEW** Murphy Muralist Club
- **NEW** Boys Intramural Volleyball
- FMSC- PTO
- Linden Oaks Webinar Series for Parents and Teens
- **NEW** General Updates and Information
- **NEW** Restaurant Night: Taps and Tenders February 23rd
- **NEW** Kindergarten Registration Information
- **REMINDER** YEARBOOK DEADLINE FEBRUARY 24th
- **NEW** OHS STEAM Night 2023
- **NEW** International Fest at OE
- Service Hour Form and Opportunities
- Maverick Market Donations
- Student Services Information
- Upcoming Important Dates and Events
Murphy Celebrations
Congratulations to all of our Murphy Spelling Bee finalists! After 23 intense rounds of competition, eighth grader Akshay Manikandan emerged as our school champion with the word “cirrhosis.” Sixth grader Pisey Chhay was the first runner-up. Akshay will represent Murphy in the online regional county spelling bee at the end of February. Congratulations!
Strength and Conditioning Intramural
Strength and Conditioning Intramural
Strength and Conditioning Intramural
Each session will include 30 minutes of weight lifting, speed, agility, and conditioning work.
Students should come dressed in workout clothes
Gym shoes are required
We will meet on Tuesday or Thursday if there is a day off of school on Monday or Friday.
$35 fee for all participants. All fees must be paid through Push Coin.
Murphy Muralist Club
Intramural Boys Volleyball
Feed My Starving Children- PTO
Please join the Murphy Junior High PTO on February 15th to help pack lifesaving meals at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). Your help will make it possible for FMSC to send nutritious meals to children around the world. Click on the link to sign up to help! The Murphy PTO looks forward to this community event!
Linden Oaks' Webinar Series: Mental Health Education for Parents and Teens
Linden Oaks' Webinar Series: Mental Health Education for Parents and Teens
General Updates and Important Information
**NEW REMINDER**
School Improvement Day TOMORROW, January 27th 2023
Just a reminder, student dismissal is at 11:40 tomorrow. Snacks will be sold during lunch periods. NO open food can leave the cafeteria. All drinks must be purged prior to leaving the cafeteria.
Homeroom 8:10-8:29 (19)
1st Period 8:29-8:46 (17)
2nd Period 8:50-9:07 (17)
3rd Period 9:11-9:28 (17)
4th Period 9:32-9:49 (17)
5th Period 9:53-10:10 (17)
6th Period 10:14-10:31 (17)
7th Period 10:35-10:52 (17)
8th Period 10:56-11:13 (17)
9th Period 11:17-11:40 (23)
Athletics Pick-Up Reminders:
Families- We appreciate your patience AND your willingness to drive your student-athletes to games/events after school with our current bussing situation. We understand that this can be difficult with the Grande Park Elementary School dismissal. Please be sure to enter the school off of Grande Park Blvd. and stay in the Murphy main parking lot area to pull around and pick up your student(s). Grande Park has found that there have been cars (unsure if they are from Murphy or from other buildings) that have pulled into the bus lot at Grande Park and have gotten stuck and unable to get out in a timely manner as students are exiting the building and entering the busses, causing stress and anger. Please remember that traffic rules apply even in the parking lot (no swerving/zig-zagging around cars that are waiting in line). We all thank you for your patience with this!
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedure Reminder
To help ensure safety of our students, staff, and families, please remember that when you are dropping off or picking up students from the front of the building that ALL VEHICLES need to pull all the way forward towards the Athletic Door (Door 1) and leave the cross walk open for people to cross. We need to ensure a smooth drop off and pick up and if all cars follow the procedure, then we can get our students to their cars in a timely manner and all cars out of the line quickly. Thank you for your cooperation.
Students- Please remember to utilize one of the two available cross walks to cross Grande Park Blvd. It is unsafe to cross the middle of Grande Park Blvd.
Student Support Time
Students and families- Please see the linked SST plan for the week. All students have a designated activity for each day of the week that they are expected to follow. We will work around extenuating circumstances, however, students are expected to follow this plan weekly.
Monday: AVID Organization
Tuesday: SuccessMaker (Algebra 1 students work on Prodigy)
Wednesday: SuccessMaker
Thursday: Second Step SEL Activities
Friday: SEL extension if needed, read The BULLetin, Independent Reading
REMINDER: Spirit Days
Remember, Mavericks, you're where you belong...make us proud! Every week, we have TWO spirit days...on Wednesdays, we promote colleges and careers. Feel free to wear your favorite college or career shirts/hoodies/sweats for the day. And of course, Fridays are always Maverick days...wear your favorite Murphy Maverick gear or red/black/white. We're excited to see everyone in this together!
REMINDER: Cell Phones/AirPods/Personal Devices:
Students: The Junior High district policy is that cell phones are off and out of sight from 8:10am-3:10pm. Cell phones and other personal devices will be confiscated if they are in sight during the school day. Consequences may be issued.
Parents: Please be sure to have a discussion with your student regarding cell phones and other devices during the school day. Our focus on academics is a priority and the use of cell phones for personal use takes away from our focus. We appreciate your understanding. If you need to reach your student, it is important that you contact the main office to share a message. We can get that message to your child.
TAPS and TENDERS Fundraiser
This offer is valid from open to close for dine in, carry out, or curbside orders.
Location:
3320 S. Rt. 59
Naperville, IL 60564
630.961.8277
Kindergarten Registration Information
Monday, February 6th (Churchill, Lakewood Creek, Southbury)
Thursday, February 9th (Boulder Hill, Homestead, The Wheatlands)
Monday, February 13th (Grande Park, Old Post, Prairie Point, Wolfs Crossing)
Wednesday, February 15th (Fox Chase, Hunt Club, Long Break)
Yearbook Information
ORDER YOUR MURPHY 2022-2023 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 $38...DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 24TH!!
Questions? Contact Ms. Fell - efell@sd308.org
OHS STEAM Night 2023
OHS Science Honor Society invites you to STEAM Night 2023! Over 30 hands-on activities await young, curious minds. Perfect for elementary and junior high students who enjoy experimenting and getting creative.
Please consider pre-registering to help us prepare plenty of materials. You can register with this Google Form . Email pphelps@sd308 with questions.
OE International Fest
Murphy Junior High Service Hour Information
** This is an optional opportunity for our students to be recognized at 8th grade Promotion Night. **
Murphy Junior High Service Hour Verification Form
AVID Maverick Market
The Maverick Market is opening! The store gives all students opportunities to cash in their Bullseyes that are earned for making good choices throughout the week. Take a look at the Maverick Market Wishlist linked here and below!
We are respectfully asking for donations for the following items:
Individually wrapped small sized candy (jolly ranchers, 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, putty, or other sensory items)
Mechanical pencils or fun writing utensils
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.
You can help support the Maverick Market through our Maverick Market Wishlist.
We thank you in advance for your generosity in regards to stocking The Maverick Market! We cannot wait to see your student there!
Sincerely,
The AVID Team
Student Services Information
Student Services Team
Counselors:
Mrs. Zawacki- Last names A-H
Mrs. Affetto- I-Me (half day AM)
Mr. Falli- MI-Z
Social Workers:
Mrs. Noll- Last names A-K
Ms. Thompson- Last names L-Z
Ms. Martinez- Resource and Programming support
School Psychologist:
Dr. Milos
Student Services Secretary:
Mrs. Cooper
Upcoming Events/Important Dates
Use the "Murphy Building Calendar" link below to see all the things going on at Murphy Junior High.
- January 30-February 1: 7th Grade Mutual Ground
- February 2: 8th Grade Mutual Ground
- Monday, February 6-Friday, February 10: School Counselor Week- send your counselor a nice note!
- February 15: PTO FMSC Night
- February 7: 7th Grade Girls BBall vs. BE
- February 7: 8th Grade Girls BBall @ BE
- February 9: 7th Grade Girls BBall @ PL
- February 9: 8th Grade Girls BBall vs. PL
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