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A Day in the Life of a
th
6 Grader
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 School Hours: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
 Students line up outside Door 19 and 20. Let in at
7:52 am. Students line up inside during bad weather.
 Homeroom is 1st period for 14 minutes.
 9 periods, 41 minutes, 4 minute passing period
 LA, Math, Science, Social Studies, PE, Lunch,
Exploratory/Study Hall
 Band and/or Choir
 Home Economics, Intro to Tech Apps, Music, or Art
A Day in the Life of a
th
6 Grader
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 PE Uniforms- Grey Shirt, Blue Shorts. Must change
for PE everyday. Changing is part of your PE
participation grade. You will have a PE locker and
lock.
 Assignment notebooks-Helps keep you
ORGANIZED!!!
 Check out the Murphy website for homework.
HOPS
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 Homework, Organization, and Planning Skills
 Research based intervention
 For all 6th grade students
 Focuses on school materials organization, homework
management, time management and planning
 Parent component
School Supplies
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 HOPS system=uniform school supplies for each
student.
 Program is most effective when all students have the
right materials.
 Supply Kit includes: Zipper binder, dividers, folders,
composition book, post it notes, file folders, index
cards, loose leaf paper, pencils, colored pencils,
highlighters, pens, eraser, glue stick, pencil case
School Supply Kits
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 School supply kits available online.
Link: School Supply Kit
School Id: MUR061
 $40.00—including the 2 inch zipper binder
 $16.00—if you want a calculator
 Kits available for pickup 8/11 and 8/12 from
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 Flyers on tables as you exit.
Important Dates
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 May 11th - Step Up Night (Parents)
 May 15th - Step Up Day
 August 11th and 12th- 6th Grade Survival Skills
 August 18th – First Day of School
 More important dates to come in The BULLetin
Registration/Schedules
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 Please sign up to receive Murphy’s weekly
newsletter by utilizing the Communicate 308 link
below.
 Communicate 308
 Look for information about schedules, locker load, and
back to school activities in The BULLetin.
th
6
Grade Survival Skills
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 August 11th—8:00 am -10:00 am or 10:30 am – 12:30 pm or
1:30-3:30 pm
 August 12th – 8:00 am -10:00 am or 10:30 am – 12:30 pm or
1:30-3:30 pm
 Tour and become familiar with building (games).
 Learn more about the basics of junior high.
 Meet teachers and other junior high students.
 Practice locker combinations and learn how the schedule
works.
 Register online with this link: Survival Skills Registration
Main Office
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 Mr. Anderson – Principal
 Mrs. Wikoff – Assistant Principal
 Mrs. Shrum – Administrative Assistant
 Mrs. Liskunas – Attendance Secretary
Student Services
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 Student Services Secretary - Mrs. Cooper
 Counselors - Mr. Epperley (A-K)
Ms. Whited (L-Z)
 Social Worker – Mrs. Ballew
 School Psychologist – Mrs. Maso
 Speech Therapist – Mrs. Smith
 Nurse – Mrs. Wackerlin
M.A.V.S. Program
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 M - Make good decisions.
 A – Accept responsibility
 V – Value and respect each other and our school
 S – Safe school environment
M.A.V.S. Program
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 Bullseye Slip – a slip of paper issued by a staff
member that recognizes students demonstrating one
(or more) pillar of the M.A.V.S. Program.
 Utilized to reinforce positive behaviors.
 Students submit Bullseyes for weekly prize
drawings.
Rules
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 No hats.
 Dress Code – Must be covered from shoulder to midthigh.
 No backpacks! They must be kept in locker.
 Cell phones are a per teacher policy.
 May not use elevator unless you have a pass.
 May have snacks/water in your locker.
 Please see the student handbook for complete list of
rules and policies.
Sports
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 Cross Country – Girls and Boys (6th/7th/8th)
 Wrestling – Girls and Boys (6th/7th/8th)
 Track - Girls and Boys (7th/8th)
 Basketball – Girls and Boys (7th/8th)
 Soccer – Girls and Boys (7th/8th)
 Cheerleading – Girls and Boys (7th/8th)
 Poms – Girls and Boys (7th/8th)
Intramurals
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 Basketball – Girls and Boys (6th/7th/8th)
 Volleyball - Girls and Boys (6th/7th/8th)
 Hockey - Girls and Boys (6th/7th/8th)
 Soccer - Girls and Boys (6th/7th/8th)
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Clubs
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Lego League – 7th and 8th grade only
Art
Cooking
Science/Technology
Drama
Student Advisory Committee
Yearbook
Ambassadors
Student Council
Green Team (Recycling)
Fitness
Questions???
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This presentation and important information will be
posted on our website.
Thank you for your time. Enjoy the rest of your day!
Go Mavericks!