The BULLetin
April 30, 2020
Upcoming Events and Reminders
- 8th Grade Speech Contest--due May 8
- If you missed out on purchasing a yearbook...you have another opportunity...details below!
- Murphy's Got Talent submissions are due TOMORROW
- Ms. Calvillo's Cooking and Baking Show submissions are due TOMORROW
- Students--Remember that is is extremely important that you keep in touch with your teachers through Google Classroom each week. Reach out if you need help with anything...we are here for you!
- Check the district website daily for information on e-learning and COVID-19 resources
Principal's Message
Good evening,
Well, we've hit the end of April...only a few weeks left. Hang in there! We miss you all tremendously and hope everyone is doing well and staying safe.
We're working on a schedule and process to allow students to come in and gather their belongings from their academic and PE lockers if they so choose. More information will come on that. When this information does come out, please remember that if you choose to come gather belongings, you must have both locker combinations and a face covering. We must still follow the Governor's social distancing orders.
We are keeping up to date with attendance for each "A-E" week. Students should be doing their very best to engage in sessions and/or work for each of their classes through the coming weeks. Following the Remote Learning Schedule provided by the district has been extremely helpful for many of our students. Consider posting this somewhere for your students to see and follow throughout the day.
8th grade parents and students, you received an email with information to complete for our 8th grade remote promotion. We will continue to send information to you regarding this...we look forward to celebrating remotely with you.
As a reminder, make sure you're following the Remote Learning Schedule listed on the district website. There are several helpful resources on the COVID-19 Resource Page as well as the Remote Learning Page.
Remember, please check the district website daily for updated information regarding COVID-19. Lunches are available for ANY 308 student. They can be picked up or delivered. Need a device to borrow? Complete the device check-out form on the COVID-19 Resource Page.
Stay healthy! We miss you!
Laura Bingham
High School Health Office
If you have a student attending High School during the 2020/2021 academic year please review the following health requirements. If a student does not submit proof of meeting these requirements they will not be allowed to pick-up their schedule and will be excluded from school until documentation has been received in the school health office.
8th Grade Virtual Celebration Speech Contest
Murphy's Got Talent
Ms. Calvillo's Cooking and Baking Show
YEARBOOK!
Did you miss out on ordering a yearbook? Ms. Fell is reopening the yearbook ordering link to sell the extra yearbooks she was going to have on hand for the cash and carry at the end of the year! Don't miss out! If you are not sure if you ordered a yearbook, email Ms. Fell - efell@sd308.org
We are waiting for directions from the district on when and how we will distribute yearbooks.
Survival Skills
2020 6th Grade Survival Skills- Volunteer Form
Are you a responsible junior high student? Are you able to navigate the "ins" and "outs" of MJHS? If so, you may have what it takes to be an assistant to Ms. Fell and Miss Phillips in the 2020 6th Grade Survival Skills classes.
For those interested in applying, please complete the form below by Friday, May 8th. We will contact those who have been chosen to assist via email. Thank you in advance!
Survival Skills Volunteer Form
- Ms. Fell & Miss Phillips
School Supplies for 2020-2021
For the 2020/2021 School Year, students in 6th grade will utilize the 3" binder system. Students in 7th and 8th grade will have the option to use either the 3" binder system or they may use the two 2" binder system. Please make sure when ordering your kit you select the correct kit for your student's grade level. All orders placed now until June will be for home delivery. School delivery for August will be available this summer.
Register to Read to Succeed! (Deadline Extension)
Register for Read to Succeed!
There is still time for your 6th grade student to register to earn a free Six Flags ticket for reading 6 hours!
Parents can register for Read to Succeed using the details below:
- Obtain the teacher code from your student's Language Arts teacher.
- Register child at sixflags.com/books using the teacher's code.
- By May 4, complete the online reading log for your child.
- Expect a Six Flags Great America ticket for your child in May!
Google Hangouts Meet Expectations
Remote Learning
Don't forget to stay connected and participate in weekly work! We will continue to monitor student participation in Google Classroom and the completion of assignments. We want to keep you as engaged as possible for the next several weeks...staying connected and engaged not only keeps you up with your academics, but it helps to keep you connected with your peers and teachers. We miss you!
ATTENTION STUDENTS (AND PARENTS): When you are participating in Google Classroom and completing assignments, please be sure to hit "submit" or "turn in" so that your assignment is documented as complete. If you do not "submit" or "turn in", then your teacher may not know that you have completed the assignment. Remember the importance of using the Remote Learning Schedule posted on the district's Remote Learning Page to ensure you are completing assignments and assessments in a timely manner and communicating with your teachers if there is a problem. We want to ensure you are safe and healthy, first and foremost, however, your learning and engagement in Google Classroom is important as well. You can do this! You have several opportunities to bring your grades up! Keep up the good work!
Free or Reduced-Cost Internet Programs
Check out the services here.
School Store Donations (upon return)
- Pens
- Pencils
- Highlighters
- Loose Leaf Paper
- Composition Notebooks
- Post it notes
- Binder Dividers
- Reinforcement stickers for binders
Volunteer Excellence Award
Send Service Hour Forms to Mr. Falli by May 8, 2020.
PTO
The Murphy PTO does not do any fundraising as a PTO. Instead we ask families to make an annual donation to the PTO. These donations help us to provide classroom grants, student events, staff appreciation, community awareness and much more. Please consider making a donation. In addition, any family who donates $25 or more will receive one free ticket to the Murphy Monster Mash!
The PTO can accept credit card payments for annual donations. You can also make your family’s annual donation via SignUp Genius by clicking on this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0445aaaa22ab9-20192020 UPDATED LINK. If you prefer to send your donation in with your student, please print out the form below and send it to school with your student.
For more information on the Murphy PTO, upcoming PTO events or volunteer opportunities, please contact PTO President Missy Dziewiatkowski at missyd71@gmail.com or 630-999-3927. Please also follow us on Facebook for PTO events and updates (Murphy PTO-Home of the Mavericks).
Student Services Spotlight
HATE FREE AT OE CLUB
Future Wolves!...take a look at this letter from members of the Hate Free at OE club...this might be something you're interested in!
Student Absences
If your student is absent, please feel free to email teachers directly for missed homework. Counselors are willing to help facilitate homework collection; however, emailing teachers is often more expeditious. To find contact information for your child’s teachers, please use the staff list here: Teacher Directory. You can also check teacher websites and/or Google Classroom for homework.
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 pictures in your email.
Upcoming Events
Stay healthy everyone!
If you are looking for directions to AWAY events, this link will provide directions to many area schools.
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 Grande Park Boulevard, Plainfield, IL, United States
Phone: (630) 608-5100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/murphy308/
Twitter: @murphy308