April Newsletter 2016 - Murphy Elementary

April 2016
Murphy Elementary Newsletter
1100 Pratt Rd
Metamora MI 48455
Jeff Stanton, Principal
Laura Van Y, Dean of Students
Phone: (810) 538-2345
Fax: (810) 538-2346
Jerri DePuy, Secretary
Lightning Leaders – 2nd Trimester
Note from the
Transportation
Department
Reminder: Babysitting
forms must be filled out
each year and should be
filled out now if you know
who your Day Care provider
will be in the fall. You can
get your forms from the
school office or the
Transportation Department
Mrs. Martin – Kindergartener
 Emma Voss
Mrs. Pake – Kindergartener
 Mary Steffler
Mrs. Gardiner – 1st Grade
 Taylor Kurek
Mrs. Miles – 1st Grade
 Christopher Dean
Mrs. Campbell- 2nd Grade
 Michael Owens
Mrs. Dodson – 2nd Grade
 Lillian Pritchett
Mrs. Chouinard – 3rd Grade
 Kathryn Droz
Mrs. Hayes –3rd Grade
 Kirsten Mauzy
Mrs. James – 4th Grade
 Teagan Yanuska
Mrs. McCreedy – 4th Grade
 Olivia Pachucki
Mrs. Withey – 4/5 Split
 Logan Woollard
Mrs. Nugent – 5th Grade
 Owen Campbell
Mrs. Phillips – 5th Grade
 Aydan Beneteau
Murphy Science Olympiad
Lost + Found
All items remaining in Lost
and Found will be donated
to charity after the end of
the year. There are snow
pants, and many, many hats,
gloves, mittens and
sweatshirts. If your child is
missing something, be sure
to make time to stop by the
school and look through the
piles.
B.O.G.O.
Book Fair
Buy One Get One Free Book
Fair is April 25th – May 5th
The BUY ONE GET ONE FREE
book fair will be in the
Murphy Library, the dates
and times are as follows:
April 28
April 29
May 2
May 3
May 4
May 5
(Thu)
(Fri)
(Mon)
(Tue)
(Wed)
(Thu)
8-4
8-4
8-4
8-4
8-4
8-10am
The Science Olympiad Committee would like to thank everyone who volunteered to help make the Olympiad a
success this year! We had 68 kids who were able to have fun and learn about veterinary science, geology,
aerodynamics of airplanes, and constructing a package to safely drop an egg in. We had professionals in each
room helping us including, Dr. Jim Koprowski, Dupont Airport, Flint Rock and Gem Club, and Dr. Ondrea Kassarjian
- Packaging Engineer from Cardinal Health. There were three Metamora firefighters on hand to drop the egg
packages safely from the top of a tall ladder! We had live animals to visit with thanks to USA Therapy, the
Mullaney family, Lesh family, and the Aragones family. There were lots of fun raffle prizes, free t-shirts, and all
the supplies thanks to Metamora Firefighters, Metamora Lions, Interpower Induction, and Lapeer Rotary Club.
And finally, over 25 Murphy parents and former students volunteered their time to help make the event run so
smoothly! Thank You to everyone who helped!! Science Olympiad Committee: Erica Aragones, Karen D'Anna,
Christine Hibbler, Ann Mazur, Nina Miller, and Crystal Paton
Dress Policy Reminder
Hopefully the weather will start getting warmer and with that said, we would like to remind parents and students
of some of our dress code policies. Please be careful of shorts/skirts that are too short. Also, the following items
are not allowed at school: spandex clothing/leotards, tube tops, halter tops, bike shorts, or clothes that show the
child’s middle. Hats are not to be worn in school. Please remember your child should wear only tennis shoes
outside for recess. Sandals, flip flops and Crocs are not appropriate for play and can be very dangerous. More
details of the Student Dress Code can be found in the Student handbook.
MURPHY ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2016
Physical Education News
During the month of March, the students in P.E. class performed the curl-up fitness test. The following students
completed the most in one minute for their class:
Murphy’s Art Show
Murphy will be holding our
Annual Art Show on
Tuesday, May 24th.
Every Kindergarten
through 5th grade student
at Murphy will have a
finished art piece that they
have chosen to be
displayed during the show.
Please bring your family
and friends any time
between 5:30-7:30pm to
celebrate the accomplishments of our Murphy
Artists!
Teacher
Miles
Gardiner
Campbell
Dodson
Hayes
Chouinard
James
McCreedy
Withey
Phillips
Nugent
Boy
Grayson Fritz/Dylan Smith
Gavin Miles
Jesse Aragones
Cameron Vanecek
Jackson Blaine
Tyler Yens
Scott Lake
Ryan Clark/Nickola Mashni
Zakery Olejniczak
Carter Dundas
Owen Campbell
Girl
Emma Oakley
Myla Case
Ashlyn Elliot
Madison Lance
Averee Berard
Kat Droz
Fiona Betzold
Briana Belanger
Shay Mullaney
Rebecca Schultz
Kendrik Schneider
Jump Rope for Heart Post-Event News
During the week of March 2nd, Murphy Elementary Physical Education students
participated in the annual Jump Rope For Heart Event. During regularly scheduled
P.E. classes, the students participated in a variety of jumping activities.
The students in grades 3-5 had the opportunity to jump rope for 3 minutes without stopping. The following
students achieved this goal: Alaina Przekora, Fiona Betzold, Kaden Capstick, Scott Lake, Michael Steffler, Nick
Olko, Owen Campbell, Ellamae Gilling, Kaitlyn Buchanan, Zakery Olejniczak, Brandon Li, Sephora Miller, Logan
Woollard, Shay Mullaney, Ally McNulty, Alex Przekora, Josie Jacob, Alanna May, Nickola Mashni, Connor Stiff,
Aidan RaCosta, Nevaeh Moshier, Sylvia Gajewski, Jenna White, Rebecca Schultz, Gaby Mirza, Joji Fujita, Brenden
Keahl, Carter Dundas and Bryson Stewart.
The kindergartners through 2nd graders had a long rope competition and the following students were the
champions for their class: Allison Steffler, Gavin Miles, Kash Johnson, Riki Fujita, Robert Hurley and Cooper Hoyt.
You’re Invited!
Family Math Night
Nice effort by everyone who participated!
On Thursday, April 21st
from 5:30-7pm, Murphy
families are invited to our
second annual math game
night.
Students who donated over $100 this year included: Kat Droz, Aubrey Kirk, Jordan Klinkenberger, Danielle
Overmyer, Abby Overmyer, Trevor Lake, Paul Zuhlke, Joshua Droz, Landon Sawyer, Ellamae Gilling, Riley
McCreedy, Ginger Grzyb, Lily Ryan, Alex Makela, Tyler Angle, Alexis LaSalle, Caden Gregory, Jackson Blaine, Olivia
Pachuki, Nevaeh Moshier, Julia Osentoski, Myla Case, Mary Levene, Connor Black and Austin Driscoll.
Take a break from the
normal routine and join
other students and their
families for an evening of
game playing. You’ll play
fun and educational games
that help kids learn and
master critical skills for
mathematics at all grade
levels. Raffle prizes will be
given away at the
conclusion of the event.
Please RSVP on the flyer
coming home soon.
Funds collected this year totaled $7,664.55
The thank you gifts were ordered on March 18th and should arrive within a few weeks. Thank you everyone that
donated to this great cause to help fight heart disease.
The ONE and ONLY Murphy Elementary
Our March is Reading Month festivities were great fun and a wonderful chance to celebrate
reading with our friends!
Murphy students had the opportunity to meet author and nature photographer
Ron Meyer.
The entire Murphy community participated in One School One Book and
has been in constant conversation about The One and Only Ivan. This story
is based on actual events and Murphy School fell in love with Ivan and all of
his friends. Daily trivia questions challenged readers who also kept track of
their reading each week earning prizes. Whether reading with their eyes or
with their ears, every student had the opportunity to read and finish a
chapter book outside of the school day.
Our Family Reading Night on March 23rd was a huge event with hundreds
of Murphy students and family members attending. Thank you to the
entire Murphy community for celebrating reading with our students!
Saturday, April 16, 2016
10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
Rent a spot and bring in your stuff!
$20 will buy you a 10x10 spot in the gym or a 12x5 spot in the hall!
One table per spot will be supplied.
Or just come in and shop!!! $2 will buy you entrance
to shop till you drop!
Cut out and mail in the form below with $20 payment to Murphy Elementary PTC
1100 Pratt Road, Metamora, MI 48455
For more information contact Holly Grzyb at hollymgrzyb@gmail.com.
Yes, I would love to reserve my spot for the Murphy Elementary Rummage Sale!!
Name: ______________________________________________________
Phone Number: _______________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________
Spot preference (circle one)
Gym
Hall
Cure Your Disco Fever at the
Murphy Elementary 20th Annual
Mother/Son Dance
Friday, April 22nd from 6:00 to 8:30 pm
Daddy/Daughter Dance
Saturday, April 23rd 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Tickets are $7 per person and include:
Dancing, DJ, Snack Room and 1 free 4x5 photo per couple
To Purchase Tickets:
Send in money for tickets in a sealed envelope with the following information:
Child/Children’s full name, teacher, telephone number and number of tickets to be purchased.
Tickets will be sent home with the students. Cash or make checks payable to Lapeer Community Schools.
We also need sweet donations for each dance!
Please contact Laura Van Y to donate.
(810) 538-2345 or lvany@lapeerschools.org
MURPHY ELEMENTARY
PTC HAPPENINGS
March 2016 News
Parent Welcome Packets The PTC created a parent welcome packet which was available to
those who attended Kindergarten Round Up or Meet the Teacher Night. These packets contain
information about the PTC and upcoming events along with forms, school calendar, PTC calendar and
more! Email us if you would like us to get you a packet.
NEW This year - the PTC will be holding some of our meetings in the evening to allow more
parents to get involved with the PTC. The PTC meeting schedule is the third Thursday of each
month. Evening meetings will be held in the months of October, February and May
PTC 2015-2016 Events Calendar The PTC met over the summer to plan activities and set
budgets and goals for this school year. The calendar of activities is listed below. We hope to see you at
some (or all) of the events! The PTC is always open to new suggestions and ideas to help promote our
participation in our meetings or activities. If you have any thoughts on this, please let us know.
October 1, 2015
October 23, 2015
October 26 & 28, 2015
November 3 - 6, 2015
November 7, 2015
December 8 - 11, 2015
March 4, 2016
March 7 & 8, 2016
April 16, 2016
April 16, 2016
May 2 – 6, 2016
June 10, 2016
June 15, 2016
Fund Run
Halloween Happenings
Parent Teacher Conference Dinners
Penny Wars
Murphy Morning at the Movies!
North Pole Express
Chris Cakes
Science Alive
Murphy Crop
Rummage Sale
Teachers Appreciation Week
Carnival
Field Day
School Store was started this year! You should have seen a note come home in your child’s backpack. The
school store sells, school supplies, locker accessories and other things. It runs once a month from February –
May 2016 on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Items range in price from .25 to $1.00. Proceeds go to the PTC.
Volunteer Opportunities! Each and every one of our events or fund raising
activities requires volunteers. That is just the way it goes. The more volunteers we have the
less time each person has to be working. Work during the day? We have events at night you
can help with. Work at night? We have events during school days that need your assistance.
Your kids will think you are the cool parent for being “behind the scenes” at the events (ask
them, they will). Volunteering helps support the PTC and therefore your children. All money raised by the PTC goes
directly back into the school. If you are interested in volunteering to help, in any way, please send us an email letting us
know what you can sign up for.
December/January Review
The Next PTC meeting will be on Thursday, April 21th at 8:30 am in the library.
Past Events
Chris Cakes was so much fun!!! Everyone had a great time. The photo booth was new this year and was enjoyed by
all!! Thanks to all the volunteers who make it such a success. Looking forward to it next year.
Murphy Morning at the Movies Zootopia was great! Thanks for our volunteers for organizing this event.
Always a good time!!
Upcoming Events
Murphy Crop is rescheduled for Saturday, April 16. Come join the fun and be creative!!
Sign up sheets went home, return as soon as you can to reserve your spot.
Rummage Sale will be on Saturday April 16th from 10am-4pm. There will be a few vendors, garage sale stuff and
some crafters. Flyers were sent home. Hope to see you there.
“What does that PTC do, exactly? Where does the money go?” The answer is that it
doesn’t just go to support one thing or the other. There are some very fundamental/rudimentary things that
the funds purchase like bus transportation for our kids to get to field trips such as the Detroit Institute of Arts,
Tiger Stadium, Camp Copeneconic and more. Each classroom gets publications that are funded by the PTC
raised money. We bring Science Alive to Murphy each year. Playground equipment, teachers supplies and essentially, all
the “little things”. But without those “little things” our students would not enjoy learning as much.
The PTC has an easy to remember email address! MURPHY_PTC@YAHOO.COM Please feel free to
use it at any time to email us questions or comments. Our meeting minutes, newsletters and general
messages will be coming out from this email address so add us to your list!
Free Money for the PTC and Murphy
Collecting Box Tops and Campbells Soup Labels! These are a very
effective way to get money and supplies into your children’s classrooms and do not
require any money out of pocket from you. Box tops go directly to your child’s
teacher. Campbell’s soup money is pooled together and then used to purchase additional
supplies.
Murphy Elementary PTC is on Facebook. “Like” us on Facebook to get the scoop on our events.
Feel free to contact the PTC board at any time. PTC Contact Information: President – Holly Grzyb, hollymgrzyb@gmail.com
Vice-President – April LaBar – ajlabar@gmail.com, Treasurer – Crystal Paton, drakecrystal22@yahoo.com, Secretary – Debbie
Martinez, debbielexi@yahoo.com, Communications Liaison – Dawn Ray, raydawn4@aol.com.