12/6-12/12 - Computer Science Week
12/7-12/9 - NT Working Production
12/7 - F.A.N. Event
12/8 - 8th Grade Committee Meeting
12/10-12/17 - MM Book Fair
12/13-12/17 - Spirit Week
12/14 - F.A.N. Event
Top Announcements
Avoca Spirit Week
We're going to count down to winter break in style with Spirit Week, which runs December 13-17. Refer to the below flyers for day-by-day themes at Avoca West and Marie Murphy (please note they are different).
COVID Vigilance & Care
As noted in Dr. Osburn's recent Superintendent's Corner - December 5, 2021, local and regional COVID incidences and positivity rates are increasing after Thanksgiving and could rise more as we head into Winter Break. In addition to reading the post, please check your emails regularly and our COVID website for timely news and updates.
Marie Murphy Book Fair
Mark your calendars for the beloved MM book fair, which runs from December 10-16. Come shop the book fair on the following days:
Friday, December 10 from 8am-4pm
Saturday, December 11 from 9am-3pm
Monday, December 13 from 8am-4pm
Tuesday, December 14 from 8am-4pm
Wednesday, December 15 from 8am-4pm and 5:30-8:30pm
Thursday, December 16 from 8am-4pm
See the flyer for full details. We hope to see you there!
Avoca PTC 501C3 Status
What are the perks that come with our PTC's new non-profit status? For one: tax-deductible contributions! It also allows the PTC to work with more businesses and vendors when it comes to the events you love! Visit the PTC website regularly for new events and announcements.
Have Your Voice Heard: Last Chance to Complete the Second Survey on Strategic Planning
Click here for the link to the Town Hall 2 Video Presentation, which focuses on Facilities, Learning Spaces, and District Finances. Although it is lengthy, watching it will help inform you and help you inform the District about what you think should be future priorities.
At the end of the video is a link to the survey that closes on Wednesday, December 8. You will need to type the URL of the link into your browser to access the survey.
This survey data will directly impact decisions made by the Strategic Planning Committee and the Board of Education related to future decisions about finances, facilities, and learning in Avoca.
The Giving Tree Project
The Roots and Shoots club at Marie Murphy is coordinating the Giving Tree project again this year, which provides gifts for children from our community who are in need this holiday season. We are looking for volunteers to sign up to support a person for the holidays.
Want to help? It’s simple!
- Sign up to sponsor a person - Use this link
- Receive a wish list
- Go shopping for the items on your person’s wish list
- You can wrap your gifts or the Roots and Shoots Club member will wrap them for you!
- Drop it off at the Marie Murphy office with the
Questions? Email Ms. Rachmiel at [email protected].
2022 Fun Fair Silent Auction
We are still looking for volunteers to help us secure items from local businesses for the auction and/or donate an auctionable item for the Fun Fair.
Here is the link for the signup genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0545afa82eabfc1-2022
For questions on volunteering or to donate reach out to [email protected].
8th Grade Fundraiser - ShopWithScrip
Hurry and get your holiday shopping done while supporting the 8th-grade fundraiser! All orders will be placed tomorrow, December 8. A percentage of all gift card sales will be returned to the school. To place an order, head on over to www.shopwithscrip.com and enter our unique enrollment code: EL34D84A65879. See the flyer for more details.
8th Grade Committee Meeting
The Marie Murphy 8th Grade Committee meets tomorrow, December 8th at 7 p.m. Please contact Betsy Harootyan at [email protected] if you'd like to attend or want to know more about getting involved with the committee.
Staff Holiday & Teacher Gifts
The holidays are right around the corner, and you still have a chance to contribute $25 to be used for staff holiday and teacher gifts. Contact your room parent for more information. Thank you to everyone who has already donated.
Northfield Food Pantry Drive
The Northfield Food Pantry Food Drive, sponsored by the Avoca West Cub Scout Troop 7, runs through December 10. You may drop your donations in the boxes located at Avoca West. Or, drop off directly at Northfield Pantry - place donations in the collection bins located to the left of the front doors. Please view the flyer for priority food items and more details.
Green Committee
Roots & Shoots launched its composting initiative last week in the Marie Murphy cafeteria! If you are interested in supporting this terrific student club initiative or want to help with other environmental projects, consider joining the Green Committee and please contact [email protected].
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