MHMS Messenger 2.21.25
IMPORTANT DATES
Feb 24 - 28 Spirit Week
Feb 28 - Smile Dental Clinic
Feb 28 - 8th Grade Dance 6 - 8 PM
Mar 14 - 3 Hour Early Dismissal - Professional Work Day
Mar 28 - 7th Grade Field Trip to Medieval Times
Mar 28 – End of Quarter 3
Mar 31 - School Closed for Students
To stay current on events, school closings, and early dismissals, refer to the Murray Hill Middle School website and the 2024-2025 HCPSS Calendar.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
School Office: 410-880-5897 Student Services: 410-880-5838 Health Room: 410-880-5937
NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Today, we had the opportunity to recognize 376 students who made the honor roll. Each student received a certificate and enjoyed ice cream during lunch to celebrate their achievement.
In addition, yesterday, we honored our January Students of the Month. We are grateful for these students who consistently demonstrate positive behavior and dedication. Their names are listed below.
J. Berry
M. Clarke
L. Ervin
A. Fortune
A. Hankins
C. Trimble
M. Trinh
A. Webb
Have a great weekend!
Dr. Tammy Jones
FINAL SPIRIT WEEK
The Memory Book team is excited to host our final spirit week of the year! Our spirit week will be next week, February 24 - 28.
Monday is college and career day--wear college gear or dress for a job you would like to have.
Tuesday is character day--dress as a character from a book, TV show, or movie.
Wednesday is class color day. The 6th grade wears purple, the 7th grade wears red, and the 8th grade wears blue.
Thursday is culture day-- represent and share your culture!
Friday is denim day -- wear as much denim as you can.
We are excited to see students and staff show their school spirit by participating in Spirit Week!
WE STILL NEED SUPPORT FOR THE 8TH GRADE DANCE
This week, we will host our annual 8th-grade dance on Friday, February 28, 2025. The 8th-grade team sponsors this event, and we need your help to make it a success.
We are still seeking:
- Monetary donations to assist with the cost of pizza Monetary Donation
- Donations of refreshments
- Parent chaperones
- Volunteers to assist with setup and cleanup
Thank you in advance for helping us create a memorable experience for our 8th-grade students!
Use the link to sign up: SignUpGenius
MHMS 2025 COOKBOOK
This year, Ms. Bond is compiling an MHMS community cookbook featuring recipes from our staff, students, and community members. If you have an exceptional recipe that you enjoy cooking or one that holds significance to your family, please share it with our MHMS community. You are welcome to submit multiple recipes. The cookbook will be ready to download or print by the end of May.
Please fill out this google form with your recipe and don't forget to put a picture of your dish or your family making the recipe if you have one.
https://forms.gle/NngkSPqbrhYTJNMT8
If you would like a paper copy to fill out instead of using the link, please have your child stop by the office or Mrs. Bond's class for one.
If you or someone you know in the community has resources that can help us compile or print this cookbook, please let me know. I would love the help or volunteers to help this book come into fruition.
Thank you for taking the time to collaborate with our staff, students, and community members. I am excited to see how this can unite teachers, students, and our community through their shared passion for food.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Bond.
HCPSS POLICY 8080 - RESPONSIBLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY, DIGITAL TOOLS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA - USE OF PERSONAL DEVICES
The new expectations for student personal devices will take effect on Monday, March 3, 2025. The complete changes and expectations. may be found online. Please take time to review these new expectations with your student to ensure they do not violate the new policy.
Our school will continue to adhere strictly to the policy with hopes that the elimination of the distractions that personal devices cause will result in healthier and more productive learning and social environments during the school day.
Thank you for your collaboration in the successful implementation of these changes.
CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS
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!
RESOURCES IN OUR COMMUNITY
AFTER-HOURS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
If you have an immediate need for help with depression, suicidal thoughts, or other serious mental health issues, please contact:
Call or text 988
Grassroots Crisis Intervention at 410-531-6677
The Maryland Crisis Hotline: Dial 211 and then choose option 1
The Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 and a trained counselor will respond.
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255
After hours threat/safety concern: We encourage you to utilize Safe Schools Maryland, an anonymous and free system to report any school or student safety concerns, including mental health concerns. Safe Schools Maryland operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Anyone can call the tip line (1-833-MD-B-SAFE / 1-833-632-7233), complete an online form, or use the Safe Schools Maryland app.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
FAMILY SUPPORT & RESOURCES
More information https://www.hcpss.org/supports/family-resources/
HCPSS’ Community News and Programs website makes it easy for families to find educational and recreational resources, events and after-school programs beyond the school day by non-profit organizations.”