Murray Messenger 9/20/19
A Note From The Principal
Dear MHMS Families,
At this time 57% of families have completed Family File, through HCPSS Connect. 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: https://www.hcpss.org/connect/ to update your Family File. If you have any difficulties accessing or completing Family File, please contact our Front Office Staff at 410-880-5897.
Sincerely,
Lisa R. Smithson
Principal
Murray Hill Middle School
Important Dates:
September 26th @ 6:30 p.m.
6th Grade Outdoor Education Parent Information Session
September 30th
Schools and Offices Closed
October 8th @ 7:00 p.m.
PTA Meeting
October 9th
Schools and Offices Closed
October 10th
MHMS Dental Clinic
October 14th
Fall Pictures
October 17th
MHMS Flu Clinic
October 17th @ 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
MHMS Fall Fling
October 18th
Schools Closed for Students
News From The Hill
School News
Did You Know???: Did you know that MHMS students can carry water bottles during the school day? We find that allowing this decreases the number of times that students have to leave the classroom to hydrate. Water bottles can be filled during the day, using our bottle filler located on the first floor, across from the gymnasium entrance. We ask that all water bottles are translucent and that they are only filled with water.
MHMS Dental Clinic: On October 10th, students will be extended the opportunity to participate in a Dental Clinic. Please see the attached flyer for details. MHMSDentalClinic.pdf
Clothing To Cash Recycling Program: MHMS is a part of the Clothing To Cash Recycling Program. The program not only supports environmental efforts, it also serves as a fundraiser for our school. MHMS earns a cash payment for every pound of collected items. So please, bring your used clothing, shoes and other items in plastic bags, and place them in our collection bin located at the entrance of our parking lot. Please see the attached flyer to learn about all of the different items that can be donated. MHMSClothingToCash.jpg
6th Grade News
Outdoor Education: Thanks to all of our families who supported our Outdoor Education fundraiser by going to Coal Fire on Tuesday. 6th grade parents, please be reminded that there will be an Outdoor Education Parent Information Session on Thursday, September 26th, at 6:30 p.m. A representative from NorthBay will be available to share details about the Outdoor Education experience and to answer questions. We look forward to seeing you there.
PTA News
Sweetfrog Fundraiser: Come to Sweet Frog located at 3341 Corridor Marketplace in Laurel on Thursday, September 26 between 2pm and 9 pm and 20% of the sales will be donated to the MHMS PTA! Join us for a sweet treat to celebrate the beginning of this new school year! Hope to see you there! Be sure to tell them that you are supporting MHMS. SweetFrog.pdf
PTA Membership: Sign up for the PTA while visiting the Murray Hill Middle School PTA website https://mhms.ptboard.com/home
PTA Meeting: Our next PTA meeting will be on Tuesday, October 8th at 7 pm.
Stay tuned for Spirit Wear Ordering Opportunities
STAY CONNECTED
Communication is an essential component of a successful school experience for both students and parents. There are many ways to stay connected to MHMS and to HCPSS. Please consider the following ways to stay connected:
- Visit the MHMS website often at: http://mhms.hcpss.org/
- Follow MHMS on Twitter at: @hcpss_mhms
- Visit Canvas often
- Visit the HCPSS website often at: www.hcpss.org
- Download the HCPSS app on your mobile device (search Howard County Public School System)
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.
Murray Hill Middle School | 9989 Winter Sun Road, Laurel, MD 20723 | 410-880-5897 | mhms.hcpss.org