Murphy Minute
For the Week of September 21-25
Mission Statement
- Lapeer Community Schools is a dynamic community organization embracing our students with a quality learning environment, developing independent and confident learners for the future.
- Murphy Elementary School is united in learning for all children and focused on excellence, as we step into the future.
We are the Murphy Lightning
Email: rdowney@lapeerschools.org
Website: murphy.lapeerschools.org
Location: 1100 Pratt Rd, Metamora, MI, United States
Phone: (810) 538-2345
Twitter: @MESPrincipalD
Vision:
To maximize the achievement of all Murphy students as they prepare for the future.
- At Murphy we're not just building things - we're building better people - in partnership with our families.
- We know that we are all strong individually but we are even stronger when we work together.
Upcoming Important Dates:
Monday, September 21:
- Reading, Writing, Math, and MTSS Zooms
Tuesday, September 22:
- Specials Zooms
Wednesday, September 23:
- Reading, Writing, Math, and MTSS Zooms
Thursday, September 24:
- Science, Social Studies and MTSS Zooms
Friday, September 25:
- Specials Zooms
***See schedule below for specific times and/or to download a copy.
Did You Know...
Each year, a PowerPoint is shared with staff to educate teachers about identifying and serving homeless students. If a student has been identified as homeless, services/supports are provided to remove barriers to learning, such as providing transportation, free lunch/breakfast, school materials, etc., regardless if they attend a Title I school.
Even though Murphy is not a Title I school we still do this.
Need Internet Access during Remote Instruction?
Due to the lack of quality internet access in parts of the District, we will offer students parent supervised drop-in sessions to utilize in-building internet access during the interim full-time virtual period (September 8 - October 5). This includes access to computer labs and Wi-Fi service. Students who need to utilize the service must sign-up for blocks of time in advance (weekly).
Transportation and food service will not be provided for students taking part in the drop-in sessions. For more information, contact the main office at your child's school.
Click the LINK BELOW to sign up for a day and time.
From the Desk of the Lapeer County Flag Football League
The LCFFL executive board met this evening and unanimously decided to postpone the 2020 season...
...and will attempt to hold it in the Spring of 2021.
Our executive board will meet again in January and assess the current regulations and mandates in regards to Covid 19. Our tentative timeline will have practice starting in March, with games starting in April, after Spring Break.
Coaches are needed, and if anyone is interested in helping, please email us at lcfflcontact@gmail.com and we thank you for your patience!
Some Assessments May Be Administered During Remote Instruction
The MAP Growth assessment is a computer adaptive test. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. This type of assessment challenges top performers without overwhelming students whose skills are below grade level. These types of assessments are designed to have students answer about half of the questions incorrectly, while honing in on their true skill level, producing an accurate RIT score based on their abilities. This score allows us to measure growth over time, which is the reason why students take the assessment three times each year, and you receive reports that provide scores across years.
While the MAP Growth assessment is usually given in person at school, we might encounter a time that it is necessary for students to take the assessment at home in a virtual setting. Utilizing the NWEA MAP website, this can be an easy process for students, families, and school staff. Teachers will administer the assessment during a Zoom session with their classes. Students will be provided as much time as necessary to complete the assessment. Depending on the abilities and/or grade level of the student, there might be adult help needed to log in to the website. The student should answer the questions without support from the adult.
If necessary to complete the MAP assessment virtually, please remember:
- This is an assessment intended to accurately measure the abilities of the student, without adult help in answering questions.
- The data generated from this assessment will help the teacher to guide instruction for your child. It is important that the data reflects the student’s academic abilities accurately.
- This assessment is intended to have questions that students will answer incorrectly, as it is computer-adaptive.
- Students are allowed to stop and complete the assessment at another time if necessary.
If you have any questions about the MAP assessment or the way that your child will be taking the assessment, please contact your child’s teacher.