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February 2016

Thursday, March 3
​​​Today for lunch:  Chicken nuggets, bread, baked beans, peas, fresh fruit, and milk. 
Tomorrow for lunch:  Grilled cheese, tomato soup, potato wedges, broccoli, mixed fruit, and milk.     

We will be re-ordering the Murphy P.R.I.D.E apparel.  Money and order forms need to be turned in by Monday, March 7.  Order forms can be found here.

Spring Picture Day is on Friday, March 18th.  Individual and Class pictures will be taken.  Class pictures are pre-pay, so they must be ordered and paid for on that day.  The cost is $9.50.  Individual pictures are not pre-pay.  Everyone sits for a photo and when the packages are sent home you can decide to pay for all, some, or none of the photos.  Simply send back to the school anything you do not want to purchase. 

Family Trivia Night . . . . . . tomorrow from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. FREE pizza! Prizes for best theme table, theme costumes, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. To reserve your table: email gjal.pto@gmail.com or call/text 201-7564. This event is sponsored by the PTO.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN!  Murphysboro CUSD #186 is now taking names for Kindergarten registration.  Students eligible for Kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2016.  You must contact the district office to receive information.  Please call 684-3781 ext. 6108 or email jograeff@mhs.org with your name, address, phone number, child's name, and birthdate by Friday, March 11.  If your child is currently attending Pre-K at McElvain, you will NOT need to call in.  Registration materials along with further directions will be mailed to you in early April.
 
PARCC Practice Tests for third through fifth graders @ http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/

Click here for information about a Child Development Screening for children under 5.

​March 4 - PTO Trivia Night
March 9 - Box Top limo ride (K-2: 12:30-1:30, 3-5: 1:30-2:30)
March 11 - End of 3rd Quarter
March 14 - Start of 4th Quarter
March 18 - Spring Pictures/Report Cards go home
March 24 - Noon Dismissal
March 25-April 3 - NO SCHOOL/Spring Break

Wednesday, March 2
​​​Today for lunch:  Spaghetti w/meat sauce, roll, salad, applesauce, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch:  Chicken nuggets, bread, baked beans, peas, fresh fruit, and milk.     

We will be re-ordering the Murphy P.R.I.D.E apparel.  Money and order forms need to be turned in by Monday, March 7.  Order forms can be found here.

Family Trivia Night . . . . . . March 4th 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. FREE pizza! Prizes for best theme table, theme costumes, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. To reserve your table: email gjal.pto@gmail.com or call/text 201-7564. This event is sponsored by the PTO.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN!  Murphysboro CUSD #186 is now taking names for Kindergarten registration.  Students eligible for Kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2016.  You must contact the district office to receive information.  Please call 684-3781 ext. 6108 or email jograeff@mhs.org with your name, address, phone number, child's name, and birthdate by Friday, March 11.  If your child is currently attending Pre-K at McElvain, you will NOT need to call in.  Registration materials along with further directions will be mailed to you in early April.
 
PARCC Practice Tests for third through fifth graders @ http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/

Click here for information about a Child Development Screening for children under 5.

​March 4 - PTO Trivia Night
March 9 - Box Top limo ride (K-2: 12:30-1:30, 3-5: 1:30-2:30)
March 11 - End of 3rd Quarter
March 14 - Start of 4th Quarter
March 18 - Spring Pictures/Report Cards go home
March 24 - Noon Dismissal
March 25-April 3 - NO SCHOOL/Spring Break

Tuesday, March 1
​​​Today for lunch:  Nachos w/salsa, corn, baby carrots, fresh fruit, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch:  Spaghetti w/meat sauce, roll, salad, applesauce, and milk.   

Family Trivia Night . . . . . . March 4th 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. FREE pizza! Prizes for best theme table, theme costumes, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. To reserve your table: email gjal.pto@gmail.com or call/text 201-7564. This event is sponsored by the PTO.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN!  Murphysboro CUSD #186 is now taking names for Kindergarten registration.  Students eligible for Kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2016.  You must contact the district office to receive information.  Please call 684-3781 ext. 6108 or email jograeff@mhs.org with your name, address, phone number, child's name, and birthdate by Friday, March 11.  If your child is currently attending Pre-K at McElvain, you will NOT need to call in.  Registration materials along with further directions will be mailed to you in early April.
 
PARCC Practice Tests for third through fifth graders @ http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/

Click here for information about a Child Development Screening for children under 5.

​March 4 - PTO Trivia Night
March 9 - Box Top limo ride (K-2: 12:30-1:30, 3-5: 1:30-2:30)
March 11 - End of 3rd Quarter
March 14 - Start of 4th Quarter
March 18 - Spring Pictures/Report Cards go home
March 24 - Noon Dismissal
March 25-April 3 - NO SCHOOL/Spring Break

Monday, February 29
​​​Today for lunch:  Chicken & noodles, bread, roasted sweet potato, steamed broccoli, pears, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch:  Nachos w/salsa, corn, baby carrots, fresh fruit, and milk. 

Family Trivia Night . . . . . . March 4th 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. FREE pizza! Prizes for best theme table, theme costumes, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.  RSVP is required for this free event.  To reserve your table: email gjal.pto@gmail.com or call/text 201-7564. This event is sponsored by the PTO.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN!  Murphysboro CUSD #186 is now taking names for Kindergarten registration.  Students eligible for Kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2016.  You must contact the district office to receive information.  Please call 684-3781 ext. 6108 or email jograeff@mhs.org with your name, address, phone number, child's name, and birthdate by Friday, March 11.  If your child is currently attending Pre-K at McElvain, you will NOT need to call in.  Registration materials along with further directions will be mailed to you in early April.
 
PARCC Practice Tests for third through fifth graders @ http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/

Click here for information about a Child Development Screening for children under 5.

​March 4 - PTO Trivia Night
March 11 - End of 3rd Quarter/Box Top limo ride (K-2: 12:30-1:30, 3-5: 1:30-2:30)
March 14 - Start of 4th Quarter
March 18 - Spring Pictures/Report Cards go home
March 24 - Noon Dismissal
March 25-April 3 - NO SCHOOL/Spring Break

Friday, February 26
​​​Today for lunch:  Sunflower sandwich, baby carrots, sliced apples, sport bites, juice, and milk.  
Monday for lunch:  Chicken & noodles, bread, roasted sweet potato, steamed broccoli, pears, and milk.

NOON DISMISSAL TODAY! 

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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN!  Murphysboro CUSD #186 is now taking names for Kindergarten registration.  Students eligible for Kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2016.  You must contact the district office to receive information.  Please call 684-3781 ext. 6108 or email jograeff@mhs.org with your name, address, phone number, child's name, and birthdate by Friday, March 11.  If your child is currently attending Pre-K at McElvain, you will NOT need to call in.  Registration materials along with further directions will be mailed to you in early April.
 
Last day to turn in your Box Tops for a chance to win a limo ride to Dairy Queen!

PARCC Practice Tests for third through fifth graders @ http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/

Family Trivia Night . . . . . . March 4th 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. FREE pizza! Prizes for best theme table, theme costumes, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.  RSVP is required for this free event by February 26th.  To reserve your table: email gjal.pto@gmail.com or call/text 201-7564. This event is sponsored by the PTO.

Click here for information about a Child Development Screening for children under 5.

​February 26 - Noon Dismissal
March 4 - PTO Trivia Night
March 11 - End of 3rd Quarter/Box Top limo ride (K-2: 12:30-1:30, 3-5: 1:30-2:30)
March 14 - Start of 4th Quarter
March 18 - Spring Pictures/Report Cards go home
March 24 - Noon Dismissal
March 25-April 3 - NO SCHOOL/Spring Break

Wednesday, February 25
​​​Today for lunch:  Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes w/gravy, green beans, pears, roll, and milk. 
Tomorrow for lunch:  Sunflower sandwich, baby carrots, sliced apples, sport bites, juice, and milk.  

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN!  Murphysboro CUSD #186 is now taking names for Kindergarten registration.  Students eligible for Kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2016.  You must contact the district office to receive information.  Please call 684-3781 ext. 6108 or email jograeff@mhs.org with your name, address, phone number, child's name, and birthdate by Friday, March 11.  If your child is currently attending Pre-K at McElvain, you will NOT need to call in.  Registration materials along with further directions will be mailed to you in early April.
 
PBIS "80s Dance Party" today!  

Noon Dismissal tomorrow!  

Don't forget to turn in your Box Tops for a chance to win a limo ride to Dairy Queen!

PARCC Practice Tests for third through fifth graders @ http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/

Family Trivia Night March 4th 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. FREE pizza! Prizes for best theme table, theme costumes, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. This event is sponsored by the PTO.

Click here for information about a Child Development Screening for children under 5.

​February 26 - Noon Dismissal
March 4 - PTO Trivia Night
March 11 - End of 3rd Quarter/Box Top limo ride (K-2: 12:30-1:30, 3-5: 1:30-2:30)
March 14 - Start of 4th Quarter
March 18 - Spring Pictures/Report Cards go home
March 24 - Noon Dismissal
March 25-April 3 - NO SCHOOL/Spring Break

Monday, February 22
​​​Today for lunch:  Taco w/lettuce/cheese/salsa, corn, peaches, and milk. 
Tomorrow for lunch:  Chicken sandwich w/pickles, waffle fries, baked beans, fresh fruit, and milk.  

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN!  Murphysboro CUSD #186 is now taking names for Kindergarten registration.  Students eligible for Kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2016.  You must contact the district office to receive information.  Please call 684-3781 ext. 6108 or email jograeff@mhs.org with your name, address, phone number, child's name, and birthdate by Friday, March 11.  If your child is currently attending Pre-K at McElvain, you will NOT need to call in.  Registration materials along with further directions will be mailed to you in early April.
 
PBIS "80s Dance Party" on Thursday!  

Noon Dismissal on Friday!  

February's Box Top winners will earn a limo ride to Dairy Queen.  The top 20 students that turn in the most Box Tops will earn the limo ride.  Deadline is Friday.

PARCC Practice Tests for third through fifth graders @ http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/

Family Trivia Night March 4th 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. FREE pizza! Prizes for best theme table, theme costumes, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. This event is sponsored by the PTO.

Click here for information about a Child Development Screening for children under 5.

​February 26 - Noon Dismissal
March 4 - PTO Trivia Night
March 11 - End of 3rd Quarter/Box Top limo ride (K-2: 12:30-1:30, 3-5: 1:30-2:30)
March 14 - Start of 4th Quarter
March 18 - Spring Pictures/Report Cards go home
March 24 - Noon Dismissal
March 25-April 3 - NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
Wednesday, February 17
Today for lunch:  Salisbury steak w/gravy, bread, mashed potatoes, salad, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch:  Pizza, steamed broccoli, graham cracker, fresh fruit, and milk.   

PTO Meeting Thursday, February 18th, at 5:30 p.m.
PBIS "80s Dance Party" on February 25!    

February's Box Top winners will earn a limo ride to Dairy Queen.  The top 20 students that turn in the most Box Tops will earn the limo ride.  Deadline is February 26th.

PARCC Practice Tests for third through fifth graders @ http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/

Family Trivia Night March 4th 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. FREE pizza! Prizes for best theme table, theme costumes, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. This event is sponsored by the PTO.

Click here for information about a Child Development Screening for children under 5.

​February 26 - Noon Dismissal
March 4 - PTO Trivia Night
March 11 - End of 3rd Quarter
March 14 - Start of 4th Quarter
March 18 - Spring Pictures/Report Cards go home
March 24 - Noon Dismissal
March 25-April 3 - NO SCHOOL/Spring Break

Tuesday, February 16
​​​Today for lunch:   General tso chicken, rice, eggroll, California blend, fresh fruit, fortune cookie, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch:  Salisbury steak w/gravy, bread, mashed potatoes, salad, and milk. 

NO SALAD BAR TODAY

PTO Meeting Thursday, February 18th, at 5:30 p.m.
 
PBIS "80s Dance Party" on February 25!    

February's Box Top winners will earn a limo ride to Dairy Queen.  The top 20 students that turn in the most Box Tops will earn the limo ride.  Deadline is February 26th.

PARCC Practice Tests for third through fifth graders @ http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/

Family Trivia Night March 4th 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. FREE pizza! Prizes for best theme table, theme costumes, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. This event is sponsored by the PTO.

Click here for information about a Child Development Screening for children under 5.

​February 26 - Noon Dismissal
March 4 - PTO Trivia Night
March 11 - End of 3rd Quarter
March 14 - Start of 4th Quarter
March 18 - Spring Pictures/Report Cards go home
March 24 - Noon Dismissal
March 25-April 3 - NO SCHOOL/Spring Break

Wednesday, February 10
​​​Today for lunch:  Cheese ravioli w/sauce, roll, salad, applesauce, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch:  Popcorn chicken, bread, mashed potatoes w/gravy, corn, fresh fruit, and milk.

SALAD BAR TODAY AND TOMORROW.
 
CHANGE IN BREAKFAST MENU . . . .  Wednesday - Breakfast Pizza and Thursday - Cinnamon Rolls.

P.R.I.D.E. T-shirt orders are due today.

NO SCHOOL on Friday or Monday!  Enjoy the four day weekend.

The 27th Annual General John A. Logan Breakfast is Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Murphysboro Middle School Cafeteria, 2125 Spruce Street. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 to 5.  Children 4 and under are free. They can be purchased in advance at the General John A. Logan Museum (1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday), the Daum Administration Building, and the Farm Fresh Milk Store, all in Murphysboro. This year’s menu includes:
​Savory Baked Sausage/Egg Casserole
Assorted Warm Muffins with Butter/Jelly/Jam
Chilled Fresh Fruit Cup
Steaming Coffee & Chilled Orange Juice

PARCC Practice Tests for third through fifth graders @ http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/

​PBIS "80s Dance Party" on February 25!    

February's Box Top winners will earn a limo ride to Dairy Queen.  The top 20 students that turn in the most Box Tops will earn the limo ride.  Deadline is February 26th.

Click here for information about a Child Development Screening for children under 5.

​February 12 - NO SCHOOL
February 15 - NO SCHOOL in observance of Presidents' Day
February 26 - Noon Dismissal

Tuesday, February 9
​​​Today for lunch:  Tangerine chicken, fried rice, oriental veggies, peaches, fortune cookie, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch:  Cheese ravioli w/sauce, roll, salad, applesauce, and milk.
 
CHANGE IN BREAKFAST MENU . . . . .Tuesday - Biscuit Sandwich or Oatmeal, Wednesday - Breakfast Pizza, Thursday - Cinnamon Rolls.

P.R.I.D.E. T-shirt orders are due on Wednesday.

NO SCHOOL on Friday or Monday!  Enjoy the four day weekend.

The 27th Annual General John A. Logan Breakfast is Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Murphysboro Middle School Cafeteria, 2125 Spruce Street. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 to 5.  Children 4 and under are free. They can be purchased in advance at the General John A. Logan Museum (1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday), the Daum Administration Building, and the Farm Fresh Milk Store, all in Murphysboro. This year’s menu includes:
​Savory Baked Sausage/Egg Casserole
Assorted Warm Muffins with Butter/Jelly/Jam
Chilled Fresh Fruit Cup
Steaming Coffee & Chilled Orange Juice

PARCC Practice Tests for third through fifth graders @ http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/

​PBIS "80s Dance Party" on February 25!    

February's Box Top winners will earn a limo ride to Dairy Queen.  The top 20 students that turn in the most Box Tops will earn the limo ride.  Deadline is February 26th.

​February 12 - NO SCHOOL
February 15 - NO SCHOOL in observance of Presidents' Day
February 26 - Noon Dismissal

Monday, February 8

​​​Today for lunch:  BBQ Sandwich, pasta salad, honey carrots, mandarin oranges, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch:  Tangerine chicken, fried rice, oriental veggies, peaches, fortune cookie, and milk.

NO SCHOOL on Friday (2/12) or Monday (2/15).  Enjoy your four day weekend!
PBIS "80s Dance Party" on February 25th.       

February's Box Top winners will earn a limo ride to Dairy Queen.  The top 20 students that turn in the most Box Tops will earn the limo ride.  Deadline is February 26th.

​February 12 - NO SCHOOL
February 15 - NO SCHOOL in observance of Presidents' Day
February 26 - Noon Dismissal

Friday, February 5
​​​Today for lunch: Grilled cheese, tomato soup, baked fries, raw broccoli, mixed fruit, and milk.
Monday for lunch: BBQ Sandwich, pasta salad, honey carrots, mandarin oranges, and milk.      

February's Box Top winners will earn a limo ride to Dairy Queen.  The top 20 students that turn in the most Box Tops will earn the limo ride.  Deadline is February 26th.

​February 12 - NO SCHOOL
February 15 - NO SCHOOL in observance of Presidents' Day
February 26 - Noon Dismissal

Thursday, February 4
​​​Today for lunch:  Chicken nuggets, bread, baked beans, peas, fresh fruit, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch:  Grilled cheese, tomato soup, baked fries, raw broccoli, mixed fruit, and milk.    

Parent/Teacher Conferences are tonight. 

​February 12 - NO SCHOOL
February 15 - NO SCHOOL in observance of Presidents' Day
February 26 - Noon Dismissal

Wednesday, February 3
​​​Today for lunch:  Spaghetti w/meat sauce, roll, salad, applesauce, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch:  Chicken nuggets, bread, baked beans, peas, fresh fruit, and milk. 

SALAD BAR TODAY!

Congratulations to Megan McNitt for winning the (4) Monster Truck tickets from the Box Top drawing.              

Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for tomorrow from 4:30-7:30.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with your child's teacher, please call the school at 684-4471.

February 4 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 12 - NO SCHOOL
February 15 - NO SCHOOL in observance of Presidents' Day
February 26 - Noon Dismissal

Tuesday, February 2
​​​Today for lunch:  Nachos w/salsa, corn, baby carrots, fresh fruit, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch:  Spaghetti w/meat sauce, roll, salad, applesauce, and milk.

NO SALAD BAR TODAY.  We will have SALAD BAR TOMORROW.

Congratulations to Megan McNitt for winning the (4) Monster Truck tickets from the Box Top drawing.              

Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, February 4, from 4:30-7:30.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with your child's teacher, please call the school at 684-4471.

February 4 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 12 - NO SCHOOL
February 15 - NO SCHOOL in observance of Presidents' Day
February 26 - Noon Dismissal

Monday, February 1
​​​Today for lunch:  Chicken & noodles, bread, roasted sweet potato, steamed broccoli, pears, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch:  Nachos w/salsa, corn, baby carrots, fresh fruit, and milk.           

Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, February 4, from 4:30-7:30.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with your child's teacher, please call the school at 684-4471.

February 4 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 12 - NO SCHOOL
February 15 - NO SCHOOL in observance of Presidents' Day
February 26 - Noon Dismissal

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