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| In Loving Memory of Dr. John Boynton |
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| PHOTO OF THE WEEK |
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"Slice of Life" from RCM photographer Mr. Medina
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
 MURPHY POINTS of PRIDE |
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See You In The Fall! |
| HELPFUL INFORMATION |
 RCM BELL SCHEDULE |
| GRADE 7 | GRADE 8 | GRADE 9 | |
| Arrival | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:35 |
| Period 1 | 7:45-8:27 | 7:45-8:27 | 7:45-8:27 |
| HR | 8:27-8:30 | 8:27-8:30 | 8:27-8:30 |
| Period 2 | 8:33-9:15 | 8:33-9:15 | 8:33-9:15 |
| Period 3 | 9:18-10:00 | 9:18-10:00 | 9:18-10:00 |
| Period 4 | 10:03–10:45 | 10:03–10:45 | 10:03–10:45 |
| Period 5 | 10:48–11:30 L | 10:48–11:30 | 10:48–11:30 |
| Period 6 | 11:33–12:15 | 11:33–12:15 L | 11:33–12:15 |
| Period 7 | 12:18–1:00 | 12:18–1:00 | 12:18–1:00 L |
| Period 8 | 1:03–1:45 | 1:03–1:45 | 1:03–1:45 |
| Period 9 | 1:48–2:30 | 1:48–2:30 | 1:48–2:30 |
Late Buses: 4:10 P.M. and 4:50 P.M. |
Snow Delay |
Period 1 9:45 – 10:16 |
RC Murphy's Weather Station
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| MORE FANTASTIC EVENTS FROM 2008-2009 |
| HISTORY CLUB "Climbs" CAPITOL HILL! |
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The 35 students of the RCM History Club and their chaperones; Mrs. Ferraro, Ms. Joy & Mr. Fern went on a 3 day educational adventure to our nations capitol. Prior to the trip, students studied the many monuments, museums, landmarks and historical people and events that are so important to the shaping our nations development. Then down in DC, the students served as expert peer tour guides. |
 EARTH WEEK @ RCM  |
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Many thanks to Devon Lala, Tim Jackson, Billy Kiessel, Brianna Backiel, Jackie Bove, and Cat O’Brien for kicking off Earth Week at RCM by participating in a BIG CLEAN UP!
Business Honor Society's Three Village Go Green website: |
| RCM Science Olympiad Scores Again! |
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The Murphy Science Olympiad team competed in the NYS competition over the weekend (4/18-4/19). They had an amazing performance and came in 3rd in the state out of 40 schools! Congratulations to all and a very special congratulations to the following medal winners: Jack Zhou, Eric Zhang, Luran He, Eidan Jacobs, Amy Zhu, Sonya Li, Kelsey Weymouth-Little, Joanna Jin, Akilesh Tangella, Dhruv Desai, Jesse Xing, and Cathy Wang. |
| Murphy Benefit Show | |
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| Thanks to everyone who helped out and supported the Murphy Benefit Show. The event was a phenomenal success, and helped support a great charity and local musicians! |  |
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Tuba Christmas at Rockefeller Center
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| Baritone students at Tuba Christmas at Rockefeller Center |
RCM STUDENT PRESENTS TO THE BOE |
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| At the Oct. BOE, students presented awards to members. Molly Schoenfeld from RCM, highlighted Diane Peritore. |
Terri Peters Mini Grant Awarded |
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Mrs. Doepp and Mr. Angermaier were awarded a grant from the Mid East Suffolk Teacher Center. The Grant money will go towards developing a bird observatory in one of the RCM courtyards and forming a partnership with Cornell University Lab of Ornithology. Students will take part in the Classroom Feeder Watch program. |
CABARET NIGHT 2008 |
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| On Friday, October 24th RC Murphy Theatre department, in conjunction with the PTO, hosted its sixth annual Cabaret Night. The evening drew more than 750 community members, teachers, administrators and students. Attendees were treated to passed hors d’oeuvres, a catered meal, and desert baked by RCM students. In total the evening raised more money than ever before! | |
Foreign Language Honor Society
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| RCM Math Team SCORES! | ||
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| First Place 7thTeam A |
Harrison Li |
Akilesh Tangella |
| First Place 8thTeam B |
Upsana Malhotra Christina Moore Cathy Wang |
Tracy Wang Amy Zhu |
| First Place 9thTeam A |
Sean Han Jesse Xing |
Victor Zheng Jack Zhou |
| RCM Wins 1st & 2nd Prizes in Science Bowl |
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Teams from R.C. Murphy Jr. High School won first and second place at the Regional Middle School Science Bowl held March 7 at the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Brookhaven National Labs. |
| BIRDIE SOARS! |
Thanks For Attending the 2nd Annual “Family Night” |
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| Murphy Osprey |
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Congratulations to the Murphy Osprey Newspaper for winning First Place in Newsday’s 2009 school newspaper competition. Staff Editors: Ariel Yang, Kelsey Weymouth Little, Anna Sato, Sonya Li, Druv Desai, Sean Han and advisor Mrs. Hyland, and a special thank you to Mr. Vincent Vizzo for all his support. |
| RCM Students Travel Back in Time! | |
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The 7th grade classes at Murphy Jr. High School recently tasted local history while researching the Culper Spy Ring of Setauket. Students had a unique opportunity to view primary source material including a letter written to Major Benjamin Tallmadge from General George Washington. The days were highlighted by the chance to wear authentic colonial clothing. Students gained an appreciation for local Revolutionary War efforts. |
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Semi-Final Round of the NY Knicks’ Poetry Slam. We are very proud of all the students who participated: Danielle Brando, Sonya Li, Rocco Morra, & Ashleigh Silipo. Only 100 students out of 500 from the Metropolitan area made it to this round. We are especially proud of Sonya Li who made it to the Final Round which will take place on March 3rd. |
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Inauguration Day |
| Best Wishes to President Obama | |
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| Students & Staff watch the event on the big screen. | |
| Geography Bee |
RCM National Geography Bee Winner, 7th grader Henry Lane took the state qualifying test in Dec. The Geographic Bee recently notified RCM that Henry scored extremely well on the test and has qualified for the next round which is the state level competition. Henry will be representing RCM at the state competition on Friday, April 3, 2009 in Albany. If he wins the state competition he will advance to the national competition, held May 19 & 20, in Washington D.C. With the final round being hosted by Alex Trebek. |
Pinwheels For PEACE |
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RCM Cheerleaders
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Coach Barnett is proud to announce that the RCM Cheerleaders have successfully completed a season that found them winning and placing in a number of competitions. Through tireless fundraising and after school practices, the girls were able to accomplish their many achievements. |
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History Trip: "Suffrage & Courage"
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| On February 26 the 8th grade students from Murphy JHS attended the play "Suffrage and Courage: A Women’s Quest for Equality" at the WM Heritage Organization in Stony Brook. |
| Yummy - Tummy for a Cause! |
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On Friday February 6th the Student Government and Home & Career classes joined forces to combat poverty in the country of Nicaragua by selling “Yummy Tummy Pretzels”. Money raised was donated to “Students for 60,000”, a student run organization at Northport HS. Students and adults will be bringing the donation, along with over 85 cases of medical supplies, school supplies and clothing, to the country on a nine day trip this winter. The donation made by Murphy will pay for a latrine in a village. |
| RCM CAREER FAIR |
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