Murphy Middle School ENews
For the week of November 4 - 8, 2019
A Note from Nurse Boswell
- Fever of 100° or more for the duration of the fever plus an additional 24 hours after cessation without fever-reducing medication
- Vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours after cessation
- Generalized rash
- Oozing wounds that cannot be kept dry and covered
- Red, draining eye
- Untreated live lice
- Cough or sneeze into a tissue or sleeve and not into hands
- Always wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds
Please observe the proper hand washing technique: vigorous friction rub for 20 seconds with soap and rinse with water.
*** Upcoming Events ***
History Fair
Students compete in this contest by selecting a topic related to the theme, conducting research using primary and secondary sources, and analyzing their findings. Students present their work in papers, exhibits, websites, performances, or documentaries. More information can be found on the National History Day website, www.nhd.org and the Texas State Historical Association website, www.tshaonline.org
If you are interested in participating in History Fair you need to attend an information meeting on Monday, 10/28 at 3:30 in room N103.
Elf the Musical Jr.
6th grade Science /Engineering Fair is coming!
All sixth graders interested in doing a project can get a student handbook from their 6th grade Science teacher.
All projects are due in the MMS library on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020.
Dazzlers Holiday Dance Clinic
The McMillen Dazzlers are hosting our annual Holiday Dance Clinic on Saturday, November 16, from 9 am – noon.
This event is open to all who love to dance from ages Kindergarten through 10th Grade.
For a registration form or more information, please visit https://tinyurl.com/holidaydanceclinic2019
*** 8th Grade ***
8th grade Students of the Quarter!!!
Congratulations 8th grade Students of the Quarter! These students were selected by their Core teachers for their academic excellence, and work ethic in class for the first 9 week grading period. They were treated to a donut breakfast for their awesome achievements.
*** Clubs and Organizations ***
Speech and Debate
Congratulations to the MMS Speech & Debate team for placing 3rd overall at the PESH Middle School Speech and Debate tournament on Saturday, October 19th! Murphy took 63 students to the tournament and each student is a part of gaining points for our overall team score. The following are finalists and individual placings from the tournament.
Aniya Jain- Poetry Finalist
Hemanth Nagubhai, Vikrant Jeeva, Arjun Penumetcha, Roshan Vajinapalli, Varun Rao, Arnay Majumdar- Reader’s Theater Finalists
Aiden Ho & Dozie Ononye- 3rd Place in Duet Acting
Avleen Randhawa- Storytelling Finalist
Sanjana Arulkumaran- Congressional Debate Finalist
Samra Khan- Extemporaneous Speaking Finalist
Samra Khan, Namira Chowdhury, Marium Modi, Dozie Ononye, Aiden Ho & William Tweedie—3rd place in Reader’s Theater
Environmental Club
The MMS Environmental Club will meet on Friday, Nov. 8th in the DLR from 3:30-4:30. Come help make tree decorations out of plastic bottles. Bring markers, sharpies and any other craft materials you have.
Make sure to have a ride home by 4:30.
Student Council Kindnessgrams
Kindness is like confetti, sprinkle it everywhere!
Take the time to show someone how kind they are by completing a Kindnessgram during lunch. See a Student Council member outside of the cafeteria to complete the note. It will be displayed during the week. As it will then be given to the student you’re recognizing next Friday, you must know the student’s 7th period teacher when completing the note. As kindness costs nothing, but means everything, there is no charge for recognizing someone’s kindness.
Murphy Math Counts Club
Do you know a student that LOVES math and LOVES to compete? Then, Math Counts may be the club for your student! Math Counts Competition is a national middle school mathematics competition that builds problem solving skills and fosters achievement through four levels of fun, in person “bee” style contests. Murphy Middle School is able to take 10 Murphy students to compete in the Preston Trail Chapter competition at University of Texas at Dallas on Saturday, February 1, 2020*. (*The February 1st date is an estimate based on prior competitions. The actual contest date has not been announced, but the competition is always on a Saturday.) Students will try out for a spot to compete by completing a battery of tests: two with a calculator (school provided) and one without. The top four students will comprise the team for Murphy and the next six students will compete as individuals. These tests will be in the Distance Learning Room (DLR) after school on November 5, November 12, and November 19. Students will need to stay until 4:30PM to test.
To insure that your student has a seat to try out, please have your student sign up: https://forms.gle/4b2LaRMS97JiiaL5A
T-shirt and Dress shirt Donations
Donations can be dropped off anytime during the school day in Mr. Adams' rooms, B119 or K102.
Thank you!
*** PTA News ***
MMS PTA WEBSITE AND EMAIL OUTAGES!!!
The MMS PTA website, mmspta.org, and emails may or may not experience intermittent outages over the next several days as our service provider makes changes.
If you are unable to access mmspta.org, please visit https://mmspta.membershiptoolkit.com/.
If you need to email MMS PTA and your email is undeliverable, please contact us on Facebook Messenger.
We will update you when service is fully restored.
REFLECTIONS, DEADLINES: OCTOBER 28TH AND NOVEMBER 4TH
Reflections is a National PTA sponsored arts recognition program that encourages artistic expression.
The Reflections 2019-2020 theme is Look Within! Check out all of the information at PTA.org/Reflections.
Use your talent to look within! Do you enjoy art, music, dance, or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Unleash your inner artist with PTA Reflections! This years theme is “Look Within”.
PTA Membership Required
At least one parent/guardian must be a PTA member by October 28th.
Deadline
Pick up submission guidelines and an entry form in the front office and return your entry by November 4th.
Contact
MCMILLEN HIGH SCHOOL MATTRESS FUNDRAISER, NOVEMBER 16TH
The McMillen High School Band Mattress Fundraiser is coming soon. There will be over 30 beds on display for customers to try. The beds are new, brand name, made to order, available in all sizes, and cost less than retail stores. In addition to beds, there will also be luxury pillows, sheets, adjustable power bases and even full body massage chairs! Please share this information with family and friends!
PISD RESOLVING STUDENT AND PARENT CONCERNS
Plano ISD encourages students and parents to attempt to resolve their concerns with the appropriate teacher, principal, other campus administrator, department or employee. The district believes it is in the best interest of everyone involved to informally resolve concerns, if at all possible. Concerns should be expressed as soon as possible to allow early resolution at the lowest possible administrative level.
Details at https://www.pisd.edu/page/20314.
PTA EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION NOMINATION & APPLICATION
@HEB Excellence in Education Awards are designed to honor outstanding public school professionals and to thank them for their dedication and commitment. Nominate a teacher, principal, or school district today!
Want to Volunteer?
Re-Link Your Kroger Community Rewards, Beginning August 1st
If you shop at Kroger grocery stores, and you have a Kroger Plus Rewards card, you can benefit the families of Murphy Middle.
You must link your card every year, starting August 1st to support Murphy Middle School PTA.
Learn how at Kroger Community Rewards.
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