Murray Messenger 9/29/17
A Note From The Principal
Dear MHMS Families,
I would like to thank all of the parents who attended Back To School Night on Thursday. It continues to be a pleasure to meet and get to know our families. I hope that each of you were able to learn about the exciting opportunities that your students will be exposed to during this school year.
I would like to thank Ms. Axenfeld, our Data Clerk, for her assistance in the computer lab throughout the evening on Thursday. We increased our Family File completion rate by nearly 10%. Currently, 60% of our students have completed Family File! If you have not completed this very important task yet, please do so this weekend. Your Family File must be updated and verified at the start of each school year. Among other things, Family File provides MHMS with contact information, emergency contact information, health information, and different preferences which helps us to ensure the safety of your student. Please visit: http://www.hcpss.org/news-posts/2017/08/update-your-family-file-information-before-school-begins/ to update your Family File. If you have any difficulties accessing or completing Family File online, or you would like a paper copy to complete, please contact our Front Office Staff at 410-880-5897.
Sincerely,
Lisa R. Smithson
Principal
Murray Hill Middle School
Important Dates:
October 6th @ 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. |
Blue Jean Ball |
October 11th |
MHMS Flu Clinic |
October 12th |
Interim Progress Reports Issued |
October 14th @ 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. |
MHMS 20th Anniversary Celebration |
October 16th |
Fall Pictures |
October 20th |
No School For Students- Professional Work Day |
October 24th @ 6:30 p.m. |
PTA Meeting |
October 25th- October 27th |
6th Grade Field Trip- Outdoor Education @ NorthBay |
News From The Hill
SCHOOL NEWS
MHMS 20th Anniversary Celebration: This year marks Murray Hill Middle School’s 20th Anniversary. Throughout the year, there will be several events in recognition of our 20 years. Our first event is scheduled to occur on Saturday, October 14th, from 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. During the event we will showcase performances from our very own performing arts groups, and also from the performing arts groups of our feeder high schools, Reservoir High School and Atholton High School. Families can enjoy performances, music, face painting and more. Additionally, we will have two food trucks on site, so come with an appetite! We hope that many of our current and former families and staff members will stop by this 20th Anniversary Celebration.
MHMS Flu Clinic: The MHMS Flu Clinic has been rescheduled for October 11th. If you have already completed an electronic or paper consent, you do not need to fill out another one. If you haven't yet filled out a consent and would like your child to be vaccinated against the flu, please fill out either the paper consent that can be obtained from the school nurse or the online consent at www.vaccineconsent.com. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Cluster Nurse, Susan Casey.
Blue Jean Ball: We are excited to host our Annual Blue Jean Ball on Friday, October 6th, from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Ticket sales will continue through, October 3rd. Students' Family File must be complete, and their HCPSS Policy form must be complete in order to obtain tickets.
We are still in need of parent/guardians to provide donations of snacks and chaperone for the Blue Jean Ball. See link below for volunteer sign-ups. Click the following link to sign-up to assist with the 2017 MHMS Blue Jean Ball: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4ca5a82ba46-blue1
HCPSS Calendar Adjustment: Please note the HCPSS Board of Education approved a change to the 2017-2018 school calendar. The last three scheduled days of school, June 12th- June 14th, will be a 3-Hour Early Dismissal for all students. http://www.hcpss.org/news-posts/2017/09/board-of-education-approves-2017-2018-calendar-change/
MHMS PTA NEWS
PTA Membership: The MHMS PTA drive is still in full effect! Please remember to join the MHMS PTA, by October 31st. Individual Membership (single parent home) $15 and Family Membership- $20.00. Direction donations are also accepted, if you are unable to pay the full membership fee, or if you wish to contribute more to the MHMS PTA. PTA Membership.pdf
Spirit Wear Sales: Spirit Wear Sales will end on Friday, October 6th. Students received order forms in their DEN classes on Thursday September 14, 2017. Please check with your student to get your order form or you can order using the PTA website provide, check or contact Your PTA to pay with credit or debit card. Please support Your PTA and the MHMS community.
Mixed Bag Fundraiser: Mixed Bag Brochures will be sent home on Monday, October 2nd. The fundraiser will run through October 20th. Please support the MHMS Middle School PTA by participating in this fundraiser.
PTA Volunteers Needed: The MHMS PTA has several committees that are in need of volunteers. Please see the Committees, along with a brief description and contact, PTA President, Femi Williams, if you are interested in volunteering (femiptamhms@gmail.com )
Community News
For more Community News visit the Community News and Programs page http://www.hcpss.org/community-news-and-programs/ on the HCPSS website for announcements of upcoming events and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations.