Murphy Messages

I hope you're having a great weekend!

Last week was a busy one, including Open House, Parent Council meeting, a safety drill and a special assembly to end the week. It's amazing that we are heading into the final full week of September!

As part of the PBIS program, we continue our tradition of recognizing students from each room on a weekly basis for their demonstration of Respect, Owning actions, Achievement and Responsibility (ROAR). Here is our crew from last week!

Thanks to everyone who came out for our Open House last Monday. It was great to see you all! If you were unable to make it, please be sure to connect with your child's teacher if you have any questions.

We ended the week with an assembly celebrating teamwork. Important aspects of teamwork were discussed and students identified reasons for strong collaboration. Each session ended with a surprise appearance by the Celtics championship trophy as we used their recent success as an inspiration.

Our first Murphy Parent Council meeting of the year happened last week. We had a great turnout and began conversations about some exciting topics for the year. We encourage all of our families to become involved with this organization as we collaborate to create numerous fun activities throughout the year. If you were unable to make it last week, please consider joining an upcoming meeting.

Our 5th graders had a demonstration and description of our music instrument program today. If you are interested in learning more, please refer to this information.

Please see info here regarding our backpack food program.

As a reminder, during the afternoon pickup, it is important for traffic to flow in one direction. When car try to go "out through the in door" it creates a safety hazard. Thanks to everyone for helping with our efforts to ensure a safe experience for all.

Also, the parking along the tree line in front of the building is for staff. Please avoid parking there in the afternoon as it creates a potential safety hazard while backing into traffic and bus lines.

** Please share this message with anyone who may pick up your child.

Please take a few moments to view our Arrival & Dismissal information. If friends or family transport your child to or from school, please share these procedures with them.

EARLY DISMISSALS

Please send in a note when dismissing your child. This helps to remind the office and the teacher of the time during the day this will occur. Please do not dismiss your child early to avoid the traffic. This is extremely disruptive to the classroom when teachers are assigning homework, passing out notices, or completing other necessary tasks. When a child is dismissed by someone other than a parent/guardian, we require identification and a signature for release.

REGULAR DISMISSAL

Please send a note to the school if your child is changing their regular routine of dismissal. This includes walkers, after-school care, and the bus. Please do not leave this responsibility to your child. If a note is not received, staff will assume that your child's typical routine for that day will be followed.

Please take a moment to view this supportive resource.

• Social Studies and Science: Social Studies and Science are valuable and essential content areas that are part of all students' education in Grades K-5. We are responsible for covering Massachusetts Learning Standards in these subject areas in all grades, and all teachers plan and implement engaging lessons that meet the Learning Standards for their grade level. The Mass Department of Elementary of Secondary Education has really helpful guides that explain these standards for families: Mass Learning Standards for Families

Please find information regarding programs for Fall 2024 Educational Theater Classes & Workshops here.

The school day begins at 9:05 and ends at 3:15. It is very important that your child is here before 9:05 as structured learning time starts immediately after the second bell.

• First Bell 8:50 A.M.
• Late Bell 9:05 A.M.
• End of Day 3:15 P.M.

As a reminder, children should arrive at school no earlier than 8:50 A.M.

We will once again offer the free universal meal program. Additionally, it remains important for families to complete the free and reduced meals form in order to expand opportunities.

For those interested, breakfast is available each morning from 8:50 - 9:05.

Please be sure to visit the WPS Transportation Page for information regarding our bus application for SY 2024/2025. (Please note that we are beyond the official application deadline, but please continue to fill out the application, if needed.)

WPS SY 2024-2025 Bus Transportation Application

• The Weymouth Public Schools Health Services Department encourages that medication is administered before and after school, if possible.

• When medication is needed during school hours, there must be a physician’s order and a parental permission form with the medication in the prescribed container, or it cannot be given.

• Medication must be delivered to the school in a pharmacy or manufacturer labeled container by the parent, guardian, or responsible adult. (Medications are not accepted in such things as plastic bags.) Children are not permitted to bring medication to school.

• Please contact Ms. Boland, our school nurse, for the proper forms, which must accompany all medications.

• • Tech Support for Families
  • Champions Before and After School Care - 781-812-8735 or lolee@discoverchampions.com
  • Blackboard Communications - Opt In and Opt Out Instructions
  • Aspen Family Portal