IMPORTANT DATES
GCES/MHMS 5K and 1-mile Fun Run Oct. 26 - On-site registration
End of First Marking Period - Oct 30th
Fall Fling - Oct. 30th, 6 pm-8 pm
School Closed for Students - Oct. 31th
Election Day- No School - Nov. 5th
Report Cards Issued - Nov. 8th
American Education Week - Nov. 18th - 22nd
Refer to the Murray Hill Middle School website and the 2024-2025 HCPSS Calendar to stay up to date on events, school closings and early dismissals.
SUPPORT THE MHMS 8TH GRADE FUNDRAISER AT BLAZE PIZZA – NOVEMBER 11TH
Join us on November 11th from 4 PM to 7 PM at Blaze Pizza in Laurel to support the MHMS 8th grade fundraiser!
Every purchase helps—your support truly makes a difference. For more details, please check the attached flyer. Blaze Pizza Fundraiser
RESERVOIR HS FALL CONCERT
Join the Reservoir Music Department this Saturday at 7 PM for their first concert of the year! The band, orchestra, and choir programs will present a variety of music, including selections from Wicked, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Harry Potter, and more! Admission is free. Celebrate fall with some fun music! Flyer
HCPSS FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE FIRST-EVER TASTE TEST EVENT
The HCPSS Food and Nutrition Service is holding their 1st Regional Food Taste Test Event at the Guilford Park High School cafeteria on November 14 from 6:00-7:00 pm. The food taste test would be an exciting opportunity for parents and students to try new and currently prepared foods and share their opinions. In those ways, parent and student voices and choices would be strongly represented as the food service program improves the quality of meals and services provided to students. Participants are asked to register for the event by November 7 at https://forms.gle/Fypx58DtXWf5vhA7A since capacity is limited to a maximum of 450 persons.
BSAP COLLEGE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NIGHT
The Howard County Public School System's Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) invites all students in grades 8-12 and their families to attend the upcoming BSAP College and Career Opportunities Night on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at Long Reach High School (6101 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia, Maryland 21045). The theme is: Building a Legacy of Excellence! Attendees will explore post-secondary opportunities, connect with representatives from colleges and universities across the nation, network with businesses and community organizations, and learn more about HCPSS pathways. Additionally, students and families can participate in a variety of college and career workshops. Registration is encouraged, not required. For more information, please visit:
More Information:
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Spanish
Korean
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VOLUNTEERS AND SNACKS NEEDED
On Wednesday, October 30th, we will have our PBIS sponsored Fall Fling dance. We need volunteers and snacks to help make this event successful. Please use this link to sign up to help with volunteering or snacks. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C4CA4A928A7FD0-52186011-2024
Monetary donations would also be helpful and can be made through OSP (Online School Payments) using this link: PBIS Monetary Donation or cash or checks payable to MHMS can be sent to the school office marked "Fall Fling." Thank you so much for your support!
THE WINTER BAZAAR IS COMING BACK TO MHMS!
The Winter Bazaar is a small store filled with items that students can purchase using their Gotchas (our school currency). Items can include books, candles, jewelry, games, household items, decorative items, baby items, toys, movies, CDs, etc. Anything you can donate would be appreciated! Students really enjoy being able to purchase these items for their friends and family. The Winter Bazaar will run in December, but we wanted to let the community know so that items can be saved and collected for this exciting event for our students. We will be collecting items starting on November 1st and continuing through December 6th. Donations can be dropped off in the front office or sent in with your student.
The Winter Bazaar is supervised by volunteers. Winter Bazaar will run December 9 through December 13 and takes place during all the lunch shifts (approximately 11:00am through 1:30pm). A lot of teachers are kind and give up their lunch time to help supervise the Winter Bazaar, but we would also love to have some parent volunteers. Please consider marking your calendar now if you might be able to help supervise for even one day. An email with a link to sign up will be coming out as we get closer to the event.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Behrens (laura_behrens@hcpss.org).
Thank you for your support!
FREE AND REDUCED MEALS
The 30 Grace period is almost up. Be sure to apply today, if you wish to continue receiving free and reduced-priced meals.
FARMS Application: Families must submit a new application every school year
During the first 30 school days, students with free and reduced-price meal eligibility from the prior school year will be carried over. Any student who has not filled out an application up to the 30th school day will have their prior year status changed to full pay status until a new application is received. Parents / guardians are highly encouraged to fill out the applications as soon as possible. Also, it is very important that applications are filled out correctly.
MEDICATION AND SHARPS DISPOSAL TAKE BACK DAY
HC DrugFree will host another convenient drive-thru medication and sharps collection on Saturday, October 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Wilde Lake Village Center parking lot (near the CA Swim Center). Bring unwanted and expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medication, “sharps” (needles, syringes, and EpiPens), vapes without the batteries, inhalers, and more. Medication will be guarded and transported by the Howard County Police and DEA. For more information and to volunteer, go to https://hcdrugfree.org/currentevents/
ABSENCES TO SCHOOL
If your student is going to be absent, please send a message to MHMSAbsence@hcpss.org. The message will go directly to Ms. Janai Beck, who manages our daily attendance. Please take time to review HCPSS’s Attendance Policy 9010.
CLOTHING TO CASH
MHMS participates in the Clothing to Cash fundraising program. Clothing to Cash is a textile recycling program that donates money to the school for every pound of donated items. Look for the white donation bin at the bottom of the Murray Hill Middle School parking lot. Clothing to Cash will accept items in ALL conditions: new with tags, or torn, stained, worn-out knees, shoes with holes or only one shoe, backpacks, old sheets, towels, blankets, stuffed animals and more. What a great way to help the school and clean out your closets! All donations must be bagged and put in the collection bin. We appreciate your support!
