Murphy Middle School ENews
For the week of January 27 - 31, 2019
LAST CHANCE to Buy a Yearbook- Jan. 31:
Time is running out! If you haven't bought a yearbook yet, January 31st is the LAST DAY you can purchase one. Most MMS students purchase a yearbook, so don't let your child miss out on the everlasting memories. You can purchase online at jostensyearbooks.com or find an order form in the front office.
6th grade Science Fair
Congratulations to the 2020 MMS 6th grade Science/Engineering Building Fair winners!
Grand Prize: Ayan Mishra
1st place: Vivian Behnke
2nd place: Cooper Cornell
3rd place: Javon Williams
4th place: Crystal Phung
Top row L to R: Javon Williams, Ayan Mishra, Cooper Cornell
Bottom row L to R: Vivian Behnke and Crystal Phung
They will compete in the Regional Science Fair in February
The 6th grade Science teachers would like to congratulate all the participants (over 40) for their hard work and dedication. Thank you for making this year’s Science/Engineering Fair a wonderful success.
Murphy Robotics Team
On Saturday, January 18th, the Murphy Mavericks Robotics Teams, MAVBOTS team 11425 and MAVBOTS II: The Sequel team 17338 competed in the First Tech Challenge qualifier at Wylie East High School.
Both teams battled fearlessly against many High School competitors and at the end of qualifying matches team 17738 was in 10th place while team 11425 was in 11th place.
During semifinal matches team 11425 was approached by the top 3 teams to join their alliance. Ultimately, team 11425 was chosen for the 1st place alliance and team 17338 was chosen for the 4th place alliance.
Both teams strategically worked their robots through 3 hard fought matches in the semifinals and while team 11425 came out on top, team 17338 showed Murphy grit and determination in their first competition as a rookie team.
Team 11425 moved on to the finals where their alliance handily won. Team 11425 is moving forward to the FTC regional tournament which will be held on Saturday, February 15th at Wylie East High School.
Mrs. Feil would like to recognize Renit, Marvik, Hrithvik, Niranjan, Premilan and Manan of team 17338 on their AWESOME rookie season.
Also, team 11425; Justin, Aarav, Alexis, Natalie, Kailaash, Rayan, Parker and Lylah for their hard work and gracious professionalism.
Mrs. Feil would also like to thank the Murphy Middle School PTA, Mr. Conrad, Mr. Adams, and the Simms and Gupta families for their support.
8th Grade Students of the Quarter
8th grade students of the quarter are chosen by their core teachers for their effort in class, their academic improvement or achievement and their general work ethic. We are so proud of our students of the quarter for the end of the first semester!
*** Upcoming Events ***
ART CHALLENGE: CREATE A RECYCLE MASCOT
Keep Murphy Beautiful & Republic Services challenges YOU to create a recycling
mascot! Using the theme "A little bit makes a BIG difference" as your inspiration, create
your poster featuring your mascot to help with litter prevention and recycling!
Grand prize winners will have their artwork displayed on the side of the Murphy
Recycling Truck! 12 great job winners will get their artwork displayed on the side of
our big belly trash cans throughout the city.
Prize choices: if selected as a grand prize winner, please circle your choice for a prize.
$200 Visa Gift Card or $200 Amazon Gift Card or $200 Walmart Gift Card
If selected as a 2nd place winner, please circle your choice for a prize.
$100 Visa Gift Card or $100 Amazon Gift Card or $100 Walmart Gift Card
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ARTWORK IS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020 AT 5PM!
Applications for entering the contest are posted below.
The McMillen High School Dazzlers Drill Team Mandatory Tryout Information Meeting
The McMillen High School Dazzlers Drill Team will be hosting a Mandatory Tryout Information Meeting on January 27 at 7 pm in the MHS Cafeteria.
Tryout packets and required paperwork will be distributed at this meeting.
Tryouts are March 2-5, 2020.
For more information, please contact the Director, Cortney Davis, at Cortney.davis@pisd.edu
*** Athletics ***
Basketball
Monday 1/27
8th Boys BB @ Robinson – B Team 6:00 / A Team 7:00
8th Girls BB (Home) vs Robinson – B Team 6:00 / A Team 7:00
*2017 8th Grade Girls A-Team City Champs Banner Ceremony
Thursday 1/30
7th Boys BB @ Robinson – B Team 6:00 / A Team 7:00
7th Girls BB (Home) vs Robinson – B Team 6:00 / A Team 7:00
*2017 7th Grade Girls A-Team City Champs Banner Ceremony
Track
There will be an informational Track meeting (Athletes only) on the morning of Thursday January 30th at 8:00 am in the Big Gym. Any 7th or 8th grade student interested in trying out for track needs to attend this meeting or get with Coach Woodyard if you are unable to attend. Track practices will start February 19th (Before school) for boys and February 20th (After school) for girls.
Bags are for STUDENTS ONLY.
Reminder: Plano ISD Stadium Bag Policy
The Plano ISD stadium bag policy remains in effect for the second semester sports season. Spectators coming to track and soccer events are encouraged to review the guidelines at www.pisd.edu/bagpolicy. (en español)
*** Clubs and Organizations ***
NEHS and NJHS Selection
On January 13, Invitation to Membership forms went out to eligible 6th and 7th graders. To be eligible for selection, the unweighted, cumulative average for all classes had to be 95 for 6th graders and 94 for 7th graders. In order to be inducted officially into NEHS or NJHS, students must complete the Invitation to Membership forms.
These forms can be turned in early, but they will not be accepted past the deadline of February 7th.
Induction is February 25th in the Murphy Middle School gym.
Murphy Soccer Club
Mavericks Soccer Club games start this Friday January 24th.
Reminders:
Games are played on the Murphy football field
Bye teams do not play on that date
Teams playing at 3:45 need to be dressed and ready to play by game time.
All players are required to wear shin guards.
Players are encouraged to bring their own water.
Players need to bring all items (backpacks, instruments, etc.) out to the field since they will not be allowed back into the building.
All players need a ride to pick them up no later than 5:00.
1/24
3:45 - Math Class vs. Simple Sweats
4:20 - The Boyzz vs. Texas Thunder
Bye - FC Potatoes, Free Agents, Arsenal
1/31
3:45 - Free Agents vs. FC Potatoes
4:20 - Simple Sweats vs. Arsenal
Bye - Math Class, The Boyzz, Texas Thunder
*** Social and Emotional Well Being ***
*** PTA News ***
NEW TO MMS?
Here is a welcome from our PTA President: mmspta.org/president.
SUBMIT A PICTURE FOR THE YEARBOOK
Photos needed! Yearbook staff is looking for photos of your student to publish in the yearbook. Did you capture a proud moment of your student, or of a group of Murphy Mavericks at a school event, or even perhaps a group of Murphy Mavericks outside of school doing something fun and full of spirit? Email those photos for publication consideration to yearbook@mmspta.org. This email will automatically forward to the MMS Yearbook Advisor, Mrs. Lewis.
For your convenience, we have a link to this email on mmspta.org > Our School > Submit a Picture for the Yearbook.
In the body of the email, please let us know the name(s) of the student(s) in the photo and the event name. Thank you for your time and your photos.
NOMINATIONS OPEN: TEXAS PTA HONORARY LIFE MEMBER DUE BY FEBRUARY 9TH
The Texas PTA's Honorary Life Member Award is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon an individual by the Texas PTA for outstanding contributions to the well being of children and youth. Visit our web page for details.
2019-2020 NOMINATIONS DUE BY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2020
WANT TO ADD THE MMS PTA OR MMS ATHLETICS CALENDARS TO YOUR PHONE?
1. Go to mmspta.org/Calendar and click the blue Sign up... button.
2 The Subscribe buttons will allow you to subscribe to our calendars. If you are running Outlook, Mac OS X Calendar, or another calendaring program that recognizes iCalendar (ICS) format subscriptions, you can click the Subscribe buttons to automatically subscribe to the calendars. If your calendar doesn't automatically accept subscriptions, you can right-click on the calendar icon and choose Copy link and paste it into your calendar application.
NOTE: You may have to enable the calendar in your phone's Calendar settings.SHOP AMAZON SMILE TO SUPPORT MMS PTA
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.
*** Informational Links ***
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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.
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