The BULLetin
October 25, 2018
Principal's Message
Given that our class periods would be 12 minutes long on a SIP day with an assembly, it was a great alternative to our traditional schedule. We are getting student and staff feedback so we can organize a similar opportunity at the end of Quarter 2.
Author Jordan Sonnenblick Coming to Murphy
Students and families are invited to purchase any of Mr. Sonnenblick's books at a discount. Please print out the form below and submit payment by Friday, November 9th.
Coats for Kendall
NJHS Keeping Things Positive
Parent/Teacher Conference Sign Up
To sign up for Thursday Night or Friday morning conferences, click on:
https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Murphy_Junior_High_School
You will be taken to a page that says the date and teacher's name. Click on ONLY the teachers with whom you want to conference. Follow the additional directions on screen. If a teacher's conference slots are full, reach out to him/her by phone or email to find an alternative date/time to meet.
Even if you signed up last year using PTCFast, you will need to sign up again as the system does not maintain log information from year to year.
Mindfulness
Shop With A Cop-Last Call!!!!
In addition, each year the PPD is able to secure some "BIG" raffle items. This year's raffles include:
Raffle Prizes:
1. Four tickets to Blackhawks v Los Angeles Kings on November 16, 2018 plus parking pass.
2. $300.00 Target Gift Card.
3. $200.00 Target Gift Card.
4. $100.00 Target Gift Card.
5. $100.00 Target Gift Card.
Winners will be drawn at halftime of the Championship Game of the Second Annual Shop With a Cop 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament on Saturday October 27, 2018. Winners need not be present to win.
All proceeds go directly towards Shop With A Cop.
Tickets are $5 for 1 or $20 for 5 tickets
You can purchase tickets in the Murphy Main Office or at the tournament
Yearbooks are on SALE!!!
SOMETIMES IT'S
THE LITTLE THINGS
The power of a yearbook: it keeps the memories alive forever. Order one for
your student today and it'll be treasured for years to come.
Order now for $25.00! Yearbook price will increase February 1, 2019. Yearbook orders can be completed online at jostensyearbooks.com. Please contact Ms. Fell if you have any questions.
PTO
Thank you to all the parents and staff who helped with the PTO Monster Mash! It was a graveyard smash!!!!
The JAM (Just Another Maverick)
Student Services Spotlight
Murphy Counselors - High School Presentation for Parents
During conferences on 11/1, 8th grade parents will have the opportunity to view the high school information that 8th graders will see on 11/7 when Oswego East counselors visit Murphy. This presentation will cover information about high school electives, course planning, course recommendation, and additional high school information. There will be two sessions, 5:00-5:30 and 7:00-7:30.
Important Dates
11/1 - Parent/Teacher Conferences; Murphy Counselors - HS Presentation for Parents 5:00-5:30 & 7:00-7:30
11/7 - Oswego East Counselors 8th grade presentations through Science
11/15 - Future Wolves Night at OE
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 some pictures in your email.
Save the Date - Murphy Chipotle Night
We would love to see many students and families attend to help support the various programs and activities we are running in the school.
Winter Sports Update
In the second game, the Mavericks again started out slow and allowed Bednarcik to build a 11 point first quarter lead. The Mavericks again battled back through the rest of the game, but suffered a 18 to 25 loss. Zac and Allen each scored 4 points.
The 8th grade team had a similar experience in their game against Bednarcik.
Both teams play tonight and the 8th grade boys' will be participating in the 2nd Annual Shop With a Cop Tournament at Plainfield East High School Friday night and with a win, Saturday morning! Come out and support a great cause along with Maverick basketball.
Upcoming Events
October 25
- 7th Boys' Basketball @ Plank (4:30)
- 8th Boys' Basketball v Plank (4:30)
- Wrestling @ Plank (4:30)
October 26
- 8th Grade Boys' Basketball Shop With A Cop Tourney @ Plainfield East HS
October 27
- 8th Grade Boys' Basketball Shop With A Cop Tourney @ Plainfield East HS
October 30
- 7th Boys' Basketball v Traughber (4:30)
- 8th Boys' Basketball @ Traughber (4:30)
- Wresting v Traughber (4:30)
October 31
- Halloween
November 1
- 5 Hour Student Attendance (1:10 dismissal)
- Parent/Teacher Conferences (4-8pm)
November 2
- Parent/Teacher Conferences (8:00-1:00pm)
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
Murphy Junior High School is an inclusive and supportive community that promotes student success by ensuring ALL students are college and career ready.
Email: banderson@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