Murdock Staff News:

Monday Message 5/3/10

Sorry we have had a few missing "morning messages"...

I am really trying to juggle all the balls and enjoy my final time at Murdock.... It is a truly amazing school with the BEST STAFF EVER!!!

A huge thanks to all of you for your kindness and positive collegiality to all of your friends during uncertain times.

Friday Night Spring Fling was INCREDIBLE!!!!

Kudos to PTA!

Enjoy treats in the LOUNGE! You are appreciated!!!

Picture21782.gif stressed image by E-baine

TODAY:

MW 1,2,5

FIM 4th

Sunshine Math Awards 8:00

(Please Send Kids)

Visiting Author During Specials

WOW 2/4

PM -

KidChess

Imagine That!

MILC

Have a Make THEIR DAY Monday!

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For you...4/28!!

I will miss all of you on the 5 year anniversary of my getting appointed as principal of MURDOCK!!

Enjoy this special treat-you can right click to print it:)

It is good through the end of the weekend!!!

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Wendnesday Message 4/28

When we give ourselves time, we care about people and there are many things we love about our lives. Remember that our hearts have a limitless capacity for caring and compassion.

CONGRATS TO VIVIAN...2010-11 TOTY...

THE ABOVE QUOTE DECRIBES WHAT YOU DO!!!

Today:

Natalie Out All Day (and part of Thursday)

Peggy Out!

CHRISTY IN CHARGE!!!!(unless she has jury duty!)

MW 1,2,5

1st in math 4th

WOW K,1

Student Council @ 1

5th Grade DISSECTIONS!

5th Grade book club!

PM:

5th Book Club @ 2:30

DRAMA 6-8

FOR ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW AND MORE!!!

CHECK OUT THE FIELD DAY LINK on the RIGHT....

Have a Wonderful (and NOT WILD) Wednesday!

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Tuesday Message 4/27

Today:

FINAL VOTE FOR KING OR QUEEN OF MURDOCK (TOTY)...by 8 a.m.

MW3,4

1st in Math-5th

TOTY announced @ 2:35 MEDIA CENTER-LET THEM EAT CAKE!!!!

2:45 Committee Meeting...Give us your "TOP 5 " accomplishments for the year (WOWS) and your "TOP 5" wishes for the coming year (as it relates to the theme of your committee). The form is on the shared drive under committees....called "TOP 5".

Have a THINK HAPPY THOUGHTS TUESDAY!

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TGIF 4/23

Today:

Last Chance to VOTE for TOTY!

MORNING WALK 1,2,5

NO 1st in Math or MBC!!!!

Maymester for grades 3 and 5 begins MONDAY~!

Everyone else...what will you do to make May meaningful?

LOTS of exciting AIMS activities!

4th grade is doing a grade level "book club"

2nd grade did an EARTH Day rotation!

Here are some EOY sites... http://www.vickiblackwell.com/endofyear.html

Winding up as the year winds down http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson184.shtml

Here are more... http://teachingheart.net/endoftheyearpage.html

Keep us posted on your end of year fun!

ENJOY THE WEEKEND!

Posted at 05:16 PM | Permalink

EARTH DAY MESSAGE 4/22

How do you say Happy Earth Day in other languages? Check out the link below!!!!!

VERY COOL WEBSITE!!!! http://www.planetpals.com/earthday.html

Today:

Natalie Out-Principal's Meeting

MW 3,4

1st in Math 5th

2nd Grade Earth Day Rotations

PM

Imagine That Science

Foundation Board Meets at 6:30

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PLANET EARTH!!!

JUST FOR FUN....

Working on Recycling

(to the tune of "I've Been Working on the Railroad")

We've been working on recycling
All the trash we can
We've been working on recycling
It's a very simple plan
Separate your glass and paper
Separate you plastic and tin
Take the trash you've recycled...
To the recycling bin!!!

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LAST DAY of (Scheduled)CRCT Message 4/20!!!

We still have LOTS to figure out!!!!

Today:

Makeups GRADES 1,2

Social Studies 3-5

MW 3,4

PM:

Staff Meeting @ 2:45-5th providing refreshments

We will be looking at COMMITTEES for 10-11(alignment with Keys)...

We will also ask for ideas for a theme for 2010-11

Some ideas already suggested:

Together we can...(Reflections Theme)

Murdock in 3D-Do Dare to Dream

The KEYS for Success are at Murdock

REMIND KIDS:

4/21 Spirit day...Pizza night-

4/30 Spring Fling....ARE YOU COMING? Encourage your kids to ATTEND-

AND bring in BOOKS for the used book sale!!!!

Have a "TREE"mendous Tuesday-After all...Earth Day is THURSDAY!!!!

http://www.scholastic.com/interactivewhiteboards/ (SMART EARTH DAY LESSONS)

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/coloring-pages/earth-day/

http://crafts.kaboose.com/holidays/earth-day/earth_day_crafts.html (Cute if you are crafty)

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Friday, April 16

Today is the Math CRCT test - a benchmark test for fifth graders!!!

First and Second grade are finished with testing after today!

Congratulations to Second and Fifth grade for perfect attendance on Wednesday and to Third and Fourth grade for perfect attendance on Thursday! Hurray for no make-ups in those grade levels!

Wear your spirit wear today!

Morning Walk for 2nd, 4th, and 5th

Drama Club and KidChess after school

Have a Fabulous Friday and a Wonderful Weather Weekend!

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Murphy's Travels

Murphy is quite the world traveler these days! He even has his very own travel blog to prove it! Find out all about his Spring Break adventures with Murdock staff members at http://murdock10.typepad.com/murphys_travels/. Where will he travel this summer?