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Murray Avenue School Newsletter 4-23-19
A Message from Ms. Dilks
Dear Murray Avenue Families,
I hope you had a great spring break. Spring is a busy time at Murray Avenue. We recently had town meetings where we introduced a new opportunity for students in Grades 6 and 7, Murray Avenue Student Ambassadors. We are looking to provide some additional leadership opportunities for students as well as help new students get acclimated when they arrive during the year. Students who are interested in being an MA Student Ambassador should apply by April 26 by using this link: https://forms.gle/CcDkvLvXANDJTJEY9
The Grade 6 PEEC trip and the alternate trip are both coming up next week. Information about student medications has been posted to the Virtual Backpack. Medication must be dropped off by parents/guardians and cannot be sent in with students. Please send in medications by the end of the day on Wednesday, April 24.
Other important reminders and contact information for PEEC have been posted to the virtual
backpack. Here is the link: https://www.lmtsd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=13543&dataid=27588&FileName=PEEC%20Contact%20Information%20for%20Families%201819.pdf
Eighth graders have many end of the year events. These activities are outlined in a letter for families that has been posted to the Virtual Backpack and is linked here: https://www.lmtsd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=13543&dataid=27595&FileName=8th%20grade%20end%20year%20letter2019.pdf
This includes information about all end of year activities and transition activities. Please read this important information.
Thank you for your continued support of our programs and events,
Jen Dilks
Interact Club Exceeds Fundraising Goal for Pennies for Patients Campaign!
The Interact Club is proud to announce our final numbers for our Pennies for Patients classroom Campaign. We accomplished what we set out to do, which was to raise more than our last year's total of $8100, and we did it! Thanks to the enthusiasm and support of our students and staff we raised an impressive $8,485.93. This donation amount has ranked us #9 out of 442 schools and 18 counties in Pennsylvania. We are also ranked as the #2 top raising middle school in Pennsylvania as well! Amazing rankings for an amazing school! Thank you everyone for your enthusiastic participation!
MA Spring Choral Concert
MA Spring Band Concert
MA Spring Orchestra Concert
Spring Grade Level Town Meetings
In April, we held town meetings by grade level. We reviewed the following topics:
- How to make an appointment with a counselor
- Reminders about upcoming events and field trips for each grade
- Student Ambassador Program
- End of the year transition activities for Grade 8
- Dress Code reminders for the spring
- Proper care of Chromebooks
- Training and reminders for upcoming safety drill
Clearing the Air about Vaping Parent Program
If you would like to view the presentation, here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc1Rih6zwbU
Here are the resources from the presentation: https://conversation.zone/2019/03/12/lowermorelandvaping/
Spring Testing Dates
PSSA for Math: 4/29, 4/30
PSSA for Science (Grade 8 only): 5/1, 5/2
Keystone Algebra 1: May 15, May 16
Here is important parent information regarding the Spring PSSA Assessments: https://www.lmtsd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=13543&dataid=27528&FileName=PSSA%20Information%20for%20MA%20Families%203.19.pdf
Murray Avenue PTA News & Events
Murray Avenue Staff Appreciation Lunch - It’s hard to believe, but it is that time of year! On May 7th, the MA PTA is providing a catered lunch for our faculty and staff to show our appreciation for all that they do for our children. We are looking for donations of washed and cut fruit and a few treats to sweeten their lunch. If you would like to donate for this event, please see https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044aadab23a02-facultystaff1. Thank you so much in advance for your support!
8th Grade Promotion Brunch - After the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony on June 18th, MA PTA will host a brunch from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Philmont Country Club. Seating is limited and will be honored in the order of reservations received. RSVPs must be received by June 7th. NO WALK INS AT THE DOOR. For more information, check out https://www.lmtsd.org/Page/12616.
Final PTA Meeting of the Year - Please join us for our final PTA meeting of the year! May 8th at 9:15 am in the Murray Avenue Library. Hope to see you there!
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Website: www.lmtsd.org
Location: 2551 Murray Avenue, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Phone: 215-938-0230
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