Good Morning Mavericks! Today is Friday, February 28th, 2020

Attention Mavericks!  The Annual District Math competition is on Monday March 16th.  Join other 6th, 7th and 8th graders from all 5 junior highs in both a team and individual math competition.  Let’s keep our Trophy and take down Bednarcik once again!  See your math teacher for more information and be sure to turn in your sign up form by March 9th.

Hey Mavericks! Monday, March 2nd, marks the beginning of Say Something Week. The Say Something Program teaches students to recognize the warning signs and signals when someone needs help, and to say something to a trusted adult. Through classroom discussions, school activities and events, Say Something educates and empowers students to look out for each other and be upstanders. Help us promote togetherness and friendship by joining our Meet & Eat - Make Me Smile Monday. We will be making friendship bracelets! Sign up now! We hope to see you there!

Attention Students: Do you want to earn service hours by helping out at a fun fair?  Here's a great opportunity for you! Volunteers are needed to help at Long Beach's Fun Fair. Volunteers will get a free meal, free snack, and one free ticket to use in the fair. This event is on March 13th and the volunteer shift is from 6:15PM - 9:45PM. Please email or see Mrs. Zawacki for further information!

Last night the 7th grade basketball team wrapped up their season against Thompson.  After a low scoring half in the first game, the Mavericks held a slim 9 to 4 lead.  The Tigers came out fired up for the second half and quickly sank 3 shots to take the lead.  The Mavericks then toughened up their defense to shut down the Tigers for the rest of the half to pick up a 25 to 10 victory.  Cassie led the scoring with 18 points, while Addison added 7.  The team finished with a 7 and 1 record. In the second game, the Mavericks fell behind early.  The Mavericks battled hard, but had difficulty closing the gap.  With a little over a minute to go the Mavericks were still down by 5.  The Mavericks then stepped up their game to pull within 1 point, but ran out of time in the 17 to 16 loss.  Layla, Mia, and Natalie each finished with 4 points, while Lundin added 3.  The team's second game record was 6 and 2. Thank you ladies for a great season!

Attention Students!  We want your input!  Murphy Jr. High School is looking to honor 2 teachers and 1 additional staff member for SD 308's May Pride Award. If you would like to recognize staff members who have gone above and beyond for you, please use the link provided in the BULLetin to fill out a nomination. 

Today is Locker Clean out! 2nd Floor D- pod after the announcements, students should use the large trash cans in the pod for any trash and take a few minutes to organize their lockers.

Grab your bullseyes: The Mini Mall is open for business in the LRC during homeroom today.

Hey  Mav’s: Good luck to our school spelling bee champion, Olivia Schwab!  She will represent Murphy as she heads to the regional county spelling bee this Saturday at Plano Middle School.  Congratulations and good luck, Olivia!

Hey, Mavs! Can you believe it is already the end of 3rd quarter? Let's start the week off by dressing extra cozy. Show your school spirit by wearing your favorite pajamas on Monday!

We would like to congratulate the following students for receiving a positive behavior referral this past week! Will the following students please walk down to Student Services to receive their referral:  Josh Lopez, Ryland Bowker, Brandon Solis, Carter Heywood, Logan Radostits, Emily Albano, Autumn Zink, Justyna Carlson, Quintin Hammitte, Max Bogdan, Tony Chhay, Jonah Hargrove, Joshua Jameson, Jumana Alaridh, Congrats and keep up the great work!

Make it a great day Mavericks!