The BULLetin
May 10, 2018
Principal's Message
Balancing those end of year projects, assignments and tests with all the other things that May brings, can be a challenge. At the Anderson house we have AP tests, finals and the 4th grade state project. Add on my kid's activities, their jobs, my job and my wife's job; sometimes we don't know if we're coming or going.
I try to remind myself that this is a season and it will be over far sooner than I think I'm prepared for. But sometimes when you're in the weeds... it's difficult to see the beyond that. I try to laugh about the overbooked days and enjoy the unexpected time when things slow down. I can't say I ALWAYS do it, but I do try.
PTO
The PTO would like to thank you for your tremendous support this year! Thanks to your donations and spirit wear & concession purchases we were able to do a lot of good for our students and staff!
We collected $5000 in donations ($2,000 from Alderman Bugg’s office). We provided $3000 in classroom grants, helped fund a bullying presentation for Murphy students & parents, purchased 8th grade promotion gifts, organized a skating party, provided staff with numerous treats & meals and much more! None of this would be possible without our generous community!
We are pleased to announce that we can now accept donations via credit card using a very simply SignUp Genius form! If you prefer to donate via paper form, one is included here. Feel free to print it out and send it back to school with your donation check. Any family who contributes $25 or more will receive a FREE ticket to the Murphy Monster Mash!
Thank you for your continued support and we will see you all during Locker Load in August!
If you haven't already, please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/murphypto/
If you would like to donate using SignUp Genius, pleas use this link : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0445aaaa22ab9-murphy2
Yearbooks
Yearbooks will be distributed on Tuesday, May 22nd to all students who have pre-ordered a yearbook. The yearbook club has ordered some extra yearbooks which will be sold for $30 each in the morning as a cash and carry option. It will be first come, first serve. Please contact Ms. Fell if you have any questions.
Fine Arts Trips
On Saturday May 5, students from the 8th grade choir, 8th grade band, and 8th grade art program traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We toured the Jelly Belly Center, visited the Milwaukee Art Museum, and saw 42nd Street at the Fireside theater. Thank you to students and chaperones for a great day!
Congrats!
2018-2019 Cheerleading Tryout Information
- Cheer tryout clinics will run Wednesday, May 9th and Thursday, May 17th from 3:15-5:00.
- Tryouts will take place after school on Friday, May 18th.
- All participants must have an updated physical turned in to the office by Friday, May 4th in order to participate in the clinic.
- Please see Ms. Fell for your tryout packet of information.
6th Grade Survival Skills
ATTENTION FUTURE MAVERICKS!
Are you nervous about junior high school? Do you have questions and concerns? Well, you are in luck! Murphy is offering a 6th Grade Survival Skills class to assist you in the transition from elementary to junior high school. Those incoming students who would like to participate in Survival Skills may sign up for the class using the link found below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-grade-survival-skills-2018-registration-45213571008
Please email Elizabeth Fell (efell@sd308.org) or Tracy Phillips (tphillips@sd308.org) if you have additional questions or concerns.
Jazz Cafe & Pizza Wars
Join the Murphy and Bednarcik Jazz Bands for the first ever JAZZ CAFE on Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 P.M. Light concessions provided by Mamie's Toffee and Treats. We'll be playing a variety of music from pop to rock to swing and we have some special guest performers for the evening (Dr. Anderson and Mr. Francis).
In addition to this great event, families could support OE music by checking out the first ever PIZZA WARS on May 10 between 5:30-8:00. Grab a slice of pizza and then head over to Murphy for a great night of music!
8th Grade Graduation Sign
For our 8th grade families; we have yard signs available to honor your student. Personalized signs can be ordered online only $24 school delivery or $28 home delivery (2 week delivery from payment date). Here is the link:
http://napervillespiritwear.com/MURPHY-YARD-SIGN-MMYARDSIGN.htm
2018-2019 School Supply Kits
Weekly JAM (Just Another Maverick)
Student Services Spotlight
On Friday, May 4th, we welcomed over 200 new Murphy Mavericks during Step Up Day. They seemed to have a great time learning about what it means to be a Maverick and how to prepare for 6th grade. Please click on the attached links for information.
Maverick Staff Shout Outs!
We think our entire MJHS staff is amazing and deserves to be acknowledged for the great work they do on a daily basis! Please use this form to recognize any member of our staff. Remember, staff includes teachers, secretaries, nurses, teaching assistants, and custodians!
Course Recommendations
Do you have questions about your student’s placement recommendation for School Year 2018-2019? If so, please contact your student’s teacher. Appeal forms can be found on the SD308 Gifted and Talented Education page. Recommendation appeals must be filed by June 29th, 2018.
School Supplies 2018-2019
ALL STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO USE A BINDER FOR ORGANIZATION NEXT YEAR. Please reference the school supply lists when choosing school supplies!
Please click on the link to order school supplies for your student for the next school year.
Kits will be available for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. There are two options for 8th grade students: Option 1 will have a 3 inch binder for all core subjects and Option 2 will have 4, 1-inch colored binders for each core subject. 8th grade students are the only students who will have a choice in ordering a kit.
If you choose not to order a kit, the school supply list is also linked.
“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 Karen Whited at kwhited@sd308.org or Brandi Zawacki at bzawacki@sd308.org.
*Don’t forget to include some pictures in your email.
ZAP-Zeros Aren't Permitted
ZAP is an intervention implemented to develop good homework habits. This program helps students self-correct without a penalty. Getting into the habit of doing homework and realizing that it counts is tough for many students. ZAP helps reinforce the importance of homework completion and provides an opportunity for intrinsic growth through self-correction.
What to do when your student is ZAPPED?
If a student does not complete a homework assignment he/she will receive a ZAP. Students have until 8:00am, the following morning, to turn the assignment into Student Services for full credit. If the student chooses not to complete or submit the assignment, then the student will be required to attend the ZAP classroom (D126) during his/her lunch to complete the homework, also for full credit. It is your student's responsibility to know what is missing and bring the necessary materials home. Students will be allowed 5 visits (every 9 weeks) to the ZAP classroom to complete their work. After 5 visits, students are no longer eligible for the ZAP intervention.
If you have questions, please contact your child’s teacher and/or counselor.
Fourth Quarter PBIS Target: Hallway Behavior
As we return from spring break, we will be introducing our next PBIS incentive.
From April 3 - May 18, we will be encouraging students to be safe and show expected behavior in the hallways.
Teachers and staff will be recognizing students who demonstrate safe and expected hallway behaviors with PINK BULLSEYES that they can enter in a raffle.
Examples of behavior that can be rewarded with a PINK BULLSEYE:
Walk calmly while entering and exiting the building
Report directly to your supervised area
Gently shut and lock your locker
When gathering, make room so that other can get around you
Respect building property and artwork on the walls
Walk with purpose
Nod, smile, and acknowledge others
Hold the door for others
Report behavior problems or safety concerns
Refrain from horseplay
Keeping hands, feet & objects to self
Use appropriate language, tone & volume
Cleaning up after yourself and others
Respond appropriately and respectfully to adult requests
Each grade level will have a bucket in student services where students can put their pink bullseyes to enter the raffle. The week before Maverick Mania, 50 winners will be chosen from each grade level.
The winners of the raffle will receive free ice cream sundaes during our year end celebration, Maverick Mania. Raffle winners will be notified and given a free ice cream ticket the week of Maverick Mania.
Parents – Please reinforce these expected behaviors at home!
Parent Article: Parenting In The Digital Age
How do we help our kids enjoy the wonderful fun and social connectivity offered by their devices without losing their ability to hit the “Off” switch? It isn’t easy to figure this out for our kids — or ourselves.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-stiffelman/parenting-in-the-digital_b_14715408.html
Ms. Sanborn's ELA
Pre-AP English 1
Girls' Soccer
Another crazy game for the girls soccer team on Tuesday. The girls were tied after regular time so we had to go into overtime. After that additional 10 minutes, still tied. This took the girls into a shoot out, which is rotating penalty kicks. After scoring on the first 4 penalty shots, Murphy won! The regular season ends with an overall record of 7 wins, 1 loss. Great season girls. They begin tournament tomorrow afternoon. Wish them luck.
Community Events
For Students Entering High School
For camps, dates, times and cost, please follow this link.
Upcoming Events
May 10
- Boys' Volleyball Tournament (TBD)
- Murphy/Bednarcik Jazz Cafe (7pm)
May 11
- Robinson B. Murphy's Birthday (169th Birthday)
- Aurora Sports Festival (all day)
- Oswego Track Quint @ OHS (4:30pm)
May 13
- Mother's Day
May 14
- 6th Grade Morning Band
May 15
- 6th Grade Morning BAnd
- Morning Choir
- City of Lights Track Meet @ West Aurora
- Spring Choir Concert (7pm)
May 16
- 7th Grade Morning Band
- Girls' Soccer Tournament
May 17
- Cheer Tryouts
- Track Awards Banquet
- Spring Band Concert (7pm)
May 18
- Cheer Tryouts
- 8th Grade Dance (6:30pm)
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