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March 2016

Thursday, March 24
​​​Today for lunch:  Sunflower sandwich, baby carrots, sliced apples, sport bites, juice, and milk.
Monday for lunch:  Chicken & noodles, roasted sweet potato, pears, bread, and milk.          

Noon Dismissal today!

NO SCHOOL - Spring Break! - (3/25-4/1)

Thank you to everyone who filled out the School Mall address booklets.  We earned $854.54 from this program!

The 2016 GJAL Talent Show is coming!  Audition information can be found here.

Jump Rope for Heart Kickoff on Monday (4/1)

The Box Top winner for March will receive $25 for the BOGO Spring Book Fair, so the winner actually receives $50 worth of books!  April's Box Top winner will receive an AMC movie gift card.  The Box Top winner for May will receive 4 tickets to Cape Splash!  Good Luck!
     
Registration information for next school year has been sent home.  Please make corrections to both sides of the purple registration form.  Plus, check the purple registration form for signature requirements.  It requires (3) parent/guardian signatures and one (1) student signature.  There is a $40 registration fee (checks made payable to Murphysboro CUSD #186).  Fee waivers are available -the household income form must be returned with the fee waiver form.  Fifth graders are required to fill out and return the Health form.  Bus Transportation and Food Allergy Forms are also included for those who need them.  Please return all registration forms and payment ASAP.  Pre-registration ends April 15th.

Please make sure your student is to school on time . . . . Fifth grade PARCC testing is March 21-April 5.  Also, if you have scheduled appointments for those days, please check with your child's teacher to see if they are during testing times. 
   
March 24 - Noon Dismissal
March 25-April 1 - NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
April 4 - Jump Rope for Heart
April 14 - PTO Meeting @ 5:30
April 19 - Board Meeting @ 7:00
April 26-29 - BOGO Book Fair
April 28 - P/T Conference
April 29 - Noon Dismissal/Spring Carnival


Wednesday, March 23
​​​Today for lunch:  Meatloaf, mashed potato w/gravy, green beans, pears, roll, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch:  Sunflower sandwich, baby carrots, sliced apples, sport bites, juice, and milk.       

Noon Dismissal on Thursday!

NO SCHOOL - Spring Break! - (3/25-4/1)

Thank you to everyone who filled out the School Mall address booklets.  We earned $854.54 from this program!

The 2016 GJAL Talent Show is coming!  Audition information can be found here.

Jump Rope for Heart Kickoff on Monday (4/1)     
      
Registration information for next school year has been sent home.  Please make corrections to both sides of the purple registration form.  Plus, check the purple registration form for signature requirements.  It requires (3) parent/guardian signatures and one (1) student signature.  There is a $40 registration fee (checks made payable to Murphysboro CUSD #186).  Fee waivers are available -the household income form must be returned with the fee waiver form.  Fifth graders are required to fill out and return the Health form.  Bus Transportation and Food Allergy Forms are also included for those who need them.  Please return all registration forms and payment ASAP.  Pre-registration ends April 15th.

Please make sure your student is to school on time . . . . Fifth grade PARCC testing is March 21-April 5.  Also, if you have scheduled appointments for those days, please check with your child's teacher to see if they are during testing times. 
   
March 24 - Noon Dismissal
March 25-April 1 - NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
April 4 - Jump Rope for Heart
April 14 - PTO Meeting @ 5:30
April 19 - Board Meeting @ 7:00
April 26-29 - BOGO Book Fair
April 28 - P/T Conference
April 29 - Noon Dismissal/Spring Carnival

Tuesday, March 22
​​​Today for lunch:  Beef rib pattie w/honey bbq sauce/pickles, waffle fries, baked beans, fresh fruit, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch:  Meatloaf, mashed potato w/gravy, green beans, pears, roll, and milk.
   
Change in lunch menu . . . . NO SALAD BAR TODAY!

Noon Dismissal on Thursday!

NO SCHOOL - Spring Break! - (3/25-4/1)

Jump Rope for Heart Kickoff on Monday (4/1)     
      
Registration information for next school year has been sent home.  Please make corrections to both sides of the purple registration form.  Plus, check the purple registration form for signature requirements.  It requires (3) parent/guardian signatures and one (1) student signature.  There is a $40 registration fee (checks made payable to Murphysboro CUSD #186).  Fee waivers are available -the household income form must be returned with the fee waiver form.  Fifth graders are required to fill out and return the Health form.  Bus Transportation and Food Allergy Forms are also included for those who need them.  Please return all registration forms and payment ASAP.  Pre-registration ends April 15th.

Please make sure your student is to school on time . . . . Fifth grade PARCC testing is March 21-April 5.  Also, if you have scheduled appointments for those days, please check with your child's teacher to see if they are during testing times. 
   
March 24 - Noon Dismissal
March 25-April 1 - NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
April 4 - Jump Rope for Heart
April 14 - PTO Meeting @ 5:30
April 19 - Board Meeting @ 7:00
April 26-29 - BOGO Book Fair
April 28 - P/T Conference
April 29 - Noon Dismissal/Spring Carnival

Monday, March 21
​​​Today for lunch:  Quesadilla, refried beans, corn, peaches, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch:  Beef rib pattie w/honey bbq sauce/pickles, waffle fries, baked beans, fresh fruit, and milk.
 
Change in lunch menu . . . . NO SALAD BAR ON TUESDAY!

Noon Dismissal on Thursday!

NO SCHOOL - Spring Break! - (3/25-4/1)

Jump Rope for Heart Kickoff on Monday (4/1)     
      
Registration information for next school year has been sent home.  Please make corrections to both sides of the purple registration form.  Plus, check the purple registration form for signature requirements.  It requires (3) parent/guardian signatures and one (1) student signature.  There is a $40 registration fee (checks made payable to Murphysboro CUSD #186).  Fee waivers are available -the household income form must be returned with the fee waiver form.  Fifth graders are required to fill out and return the Health form.  Bus Transportation and Food Allergy Forms are also included for those who need them.  Please return all registration forms and payment ASAP.  Pre-registration ends April 15th.

Please make sure your student is to school on time . . . . Fourth grade PARCC testing is March 16-21, and fifth grade PARCC testing is March 21-April 5.  Also, if you have scheduled appointments for those days, please check with your child's teacher to see if they are during testing times. 
   
March 24 - Noon Dismissal
March 25-April 1 - NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
April 4 - Jump Rope for Heart
April 14 - PTO Meeting @ 5:30
April 19 - Board Meeting @ 7:00
April 26-29 - BOGO Book Fair
April 28 - P/T Conference
April 29 - Noon Dismissal/Spring Carnival

Friday, March 18
​​​Today for lunch:  Pizza, steamed broccoli, corn, graham cracker, mixed fruit, and milk. 
Monday for lunch:  Quesadilla, refried beans, corn, peaches, and milk.

Change in lunch menu . . . . NO SALAD BAR ON TUESDAY!      
      
Report Cards go home today!

Spring Pictures are today!

Registration information for next school year will be sent home on Friday.  Please make corrections to both sides of the purple registration form.  Plus, check the purple registration form for signature requirements.  It requires (3) parent/guardian signatures and one (1) student signature.  There is a $40 registration fee (checks made payable to Murphysboro CUSD #186).  Fee waivers are available -the household income form must be returned with the fee waiver form.  Fifth graders are required to fill out and return the Health form.  Bus Transportation and Food Allergy Forms are also included for those who need them.  Please return all registration forms and payment ASAP.  Pre-registration ends April 15th.

Please make sure your student is to school on time . . . . Fourth grade PARCC testing is March 16-21, and fifth grade PARCC testing is March 21-April 5.  Also, if you have scheduled appointments for those days, please check with your child's teacher to see if they are during testing times. 
   
March 18 - Spring Pictures/Report Cards go home
March 24 - Noon Dismissal
March 25-April 3 - NO SCHOOL/Spring Break

Thursday, March 17
​​​Today for lunch:  Chili, gold fish, carrots, fresh fruit, and milk.  
Tomorrow for lunch:  Pizza, steamed broccoli, corn, graham cracker, mixed fruit, and milk.    
      
Report Cards go home tomorrow.

Spring Picture Day is tomorrow.

Registration information for next school year will be sent home on Friday.  Please make corrections to both sides of the purple registration form.  Plus, check the purple registration form for signature requirements.  It requires (3) parent/guardian signatures and one (1) student signature.  There is a $40 registration fee (checks made payable to Murphysboro CUSD #186).  Fee waivers are available -the household income form must be returned with the fee waiver form.  Fifth graders are required to fill out and return the Health form.  Bus Transportation and Food Allergy Forms are also included for those who need them.  Please return all registration forms and payment ASAP.  Pre-registration ends April 15th.

Please make sure your student is to school on time . . . . Fourth grade PARCC testing is March 16-21, and fifth grade PARCC testing is March 21-April 5.  Also, if you have scheduled appointments for those days, please check with your child's teacher to see if they are during testing times. 
   
March 18 - Spring Pictures/Report Cards go home
March 24 - Noon Dismissal
March 25-April 3 - NO SCHOOL/Spring Break

Wednesday, March 16
​​​Today for lunch:  Hotdog, mac & cheese, green beans, peaches, and milk.  
Tomorrow for lunch:  Chili, gold fish, carrots, fresh fruit, and milk.        

Registration information for next school year will be sent home on Friday.  Please make corrections to both sides of the purple registration form.  Plus, check the purple registration form for signature requirements.  It requires (3) parent/guardian signatures and one (1) student signature.  There is a $40 registration fee (checks made payable to Murphysboro CUSD #186).  Fee waivers are available -the household income form must be returned with the fee waiver form.  Fifth graders are required to fill out and return the Health form.  Bus Transportation and Food Allergy Forms are also included for those who need them.  Please return all registration forms and payment ASAP.  Pre-registration ends April 15th.

Report Cards go home on Friday.

Spring Picture Day is this Friday.  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. 

Please make sure your student is to school on time . . . . Fourth grade PARCC testing is March 16-21, and fifth grade PARCC testing is March 21-April 5.  Also, if you have scheduled appointments for those days, please check with your child's teacher to see if they are during testing times. 
   
March 18 - Spring Pictures/Report Cards go home
March 24 - Noon Dismissal
March 25-April 3 - NO SCHOOL/Spring Break

Tuesday, March 15
​​​Today for lunch:  General tso chicken, rice, eggroll, California blend, fresh fruit, fortune cookie, and milk.   
Tomorrow for lunch:  Hotdog, mac & cheese, green beans, peaches, and milk.      

Registration information for next school year will be sent home on Friday.  Please make corrections to both sides of the purple registration form.  Plus, check the purple registration form for signature requirements.  It requires (3) parent/guardian signatures and one (1) student signature.  There is a $40 registration fee (checks made payable to Murphysboro CUSD #186).  Fee waivers are available -the household income form must be returned with the fee waiver form.  Fifth graders are required to fill out and return the Health form.  Bus Transportation and Food Allergy Forms are also included for those who need them.  Please return all registration forms and payment ASAP.  Pre-registration ends April 15th.

Report Cards go home on Friday.

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. 

Please make sure your student is to school on time . . . . PARCC testing for third grade starts March 10 and runs through March 15. Fourth grade PARCC testing is March 16-21, and fifth grade PARCC testing is March 21-April 5.  Also, if you have scheduled appointments for those days, please check with your child's teacher to see if they are during testing times. 
   
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, March 14
​​​Today for lunch:  Salisbury steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, salad w/dressing, pears, bread, and milk.   
Tomorrow for lunch:  General tso chicken, rice, eggroll, California blend, fresh fruit, fortune cookie, and milk.   

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. 

Please make sure your student is to school on time . . . . PARCC testing for third grade starts March 10 and runs through March 15. Fourth grade PARCC testing is March 16-21, and fifth grade PARCC testing is March 21-April 5.  Also, if you have scheduled appointments for those days, please check with your child's teacher to see if they are during testing times. 
   
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, March 11
​​​Today for lunch:  Penne alfredo w/broccoli, garlic bread, salad w/dressing, mixed fruit, graham cracker, and milk.
Monday for lunch: Salisbury steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, salad w/dressing, pears, bread, and milk.   
  
Don't forget to change your clocks on Saturday - Daylight Saving Time begins!

Murphysboro Youth and Recreation Center (MYRC) is offering Bachata and Salsa dance classes, laser tag, and a palette party.  Call the MYRC at 684-8243 for more information.  Registration maybe done on-line for the palette party at http://paletteparties-southernillinois.com/event-registration

Please make sure your student is to school on time . . . . PARCC testing for third grade starts March 10 and runs through March 15. Fourth grade PARCC testing is March 16-21, and fifth grade PARCC testing is March 21-April 5.  Also, if you have scheduled appointments for those days, please check with your child's teacher to see if they are during testing times. 
    
Kindergarten pre-registration ends today.  Call Jo at the unit office for more info @684-3781.

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. 

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

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

Thursday, March 10
​​​Today for lunch:  Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, corn, fresh fruit, bread, and milk.
Tomorrow for lunch:  Penne alfredo w/broccoli, garlic bread, salad w/dressing, mixed fruit, graham cracker, and milk.
  
Congratulations to GJAL fifth grader Dayton Hoffman for qualifying for the IKWF Wrestling State Finals in Rockford!  Good Luck! Go Blue Devils!

Don't forget to change your clocks on Saturday - Daylight Savings Time begins!

Murphysboro Youth and Recreation Center (MYRC) is offering Bachata and Salsa dance classes, laser tag, and a palette party.  Call the MYRC at 684-8243 for more information.  Registration maybe done on-line for the palette party at http://paletteparties-southernillinois.com/event-registration

Please make sure your student is to school on time . . . . PARCC testing for third grade starts March 10 and runs through March 15. Fourth grade PARCC testing is March 16-21, and fifth grade PARCC testing is March 21-April 5.  Also, if you have scheduled appointments for those days, please check with your child's teacher to see if they are during testing times. 
    
Kindergarten pre-registration ends tomorrow.  Call Jo at the unit office for more info @684-3781.

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. 

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

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 9
​​​Today for lunch:  Cheese ravioli w/sauce, green beans, applesauce, roll, and milk.        
Tomorrow for lunch:  Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, corn, fresh fruit, bread, and milk.

Congratulations to February's Box Top winners!  These students earned a limo ride to Dairy Queen:  Claire Green, Hunter Douglas, Robert Zlotnicki, Blaire Fox, Cama Woosley, Karvone House, Ross Gill, Andrew Graham, Everett Snyder, Greta Snyder, Landrie Green, Jaylen Mason, Maren Green, Ashlie Zlotnicki, Caleb Russell, Layni Martinez, Brayden Peters, Regan Mason, Mia Green, Van Woosley, Maci Cunningham, and Mason Palmer.  

Please make sure your student is to school on time . . . . PARCC testing for third grade is March 10-15. Fourth grade PARCC testing is March 16-21, and fifth grade PARCC testing is March 21-April 5.  Also, if you have scheduled appointments for those days, please check with your child's teacher to see if they are during testing times. 
    
Kindergarten pre-registration ends Friday.  Call Jo at the unit office for more info @684-3781.

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. 

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

March 9 - Box Top limo ride
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 8
​​​Today for lunch:  Tangerine chicken, fried rice, oriental veggies, peaches, fortune cookie, and milk.        
Tomorrow for lunch:  Cheese ravioli w/sauce, green beans, applesauce, roll, and milk. 

Please make sure your student is to school on time . . . . PARCC testing for third grade is March 10-15. Fourth grade PARCC testing is March 16-21, and fifth grade PARCC testing is March 21-April 5.  Also, if you have scheduled appointments for those days, please check with your child's teacher to see if they are during testing times. 
    
Kindergarten pre-registration ends on Friday, March 11.  Call Jo at the unit office for more info @684-3781.

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. 

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

March 9 - Box Top limo ride
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, March 7
​​​Today for lunch:   BBQ sandwich, black bean salad, honey carrots, mandarin oranges, and milk.  
Tomorrow for lunch:  Tangerine chicken, fried rice, oriental veggies, peaches, fortune cookie, and milk.        

​Murphy P.R.I.D.E apparel order is due today.

Please make sure your student is to school on time . . . . PARCC testing for third grade is March 10-15. Fourth grade PARCC testing is March 16-21, and fifth grade PARCC testing is March 21-April 5.  Also, if you have scheduled appointments for those days, please check with your child's teacher to see if they are during testing times.    

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. 

Kindergarten pre-registration ends on Friday, March 11.  Call Jo at the unit office for more info @684-3781.
 
Click here for information about a Child Development Screening for children under 5.

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

Friday, March 4
​​​Today for lunch:  Grilled cheese, tomato soup, potato wedges, broccoli, mixed fruit, and milk. 
Monday for lunch:  BBQ sandwich, black bean salad, honey carrots, mandarin oranges, and milk.  
      
Family Trivia Night . . . . . . tonight 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.

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. 

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 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

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
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