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Murray Avenue School Newsletter 11-21-23
MA Turkey Trot Relays
Students and staff participated in some Thanksgiving-themed relay races sponsored by our PE Department. Thank you students and staff for your participation!
Friendsgiving Celebration
Students and staff in Mrs. Cerruti's class prepared a Friendsgiving celebration by preparing food and invited staff members to share a meal together. Everyone shared what they are grateful for as they approach the holiday break.
MA Veteran's Day Celebration
Thank you to our Murray Avenue’s Social Studies Department for organizing our Veteran’s Day celebration activities. Students learned about the history of Veteran’s Day. Students invited veteran family members and friends to be honored at a Veteran’s Day breakfast. We also proud to honor MA staff members who are veterans, Mr. Bob Grube, Ms. Myrtja Desrosiers, Mrs. Lemi Colon, and Mr. Dave Schnell.
Students Ashley McGinty, Hilyer Irwin, and Miriam Soffer represented the students at Murray Avenue and shared words of thanks with our veterans in attendance. We also had a special guest in 8th grade social studies classes. Mr. Matt Mahaney’s father, Mr. Tom Mahaney, also attended our celebration and shared information with students about his experience as a soldier. We enjoyed getting to meet relatives and friends of our students and being able to thank them for their service.
An Evening to Honor Veterans
Visit our MA Virtual Library and Murray Makers Page
Click HERE to explore the collection of resources and activities that Ms. Grosso, our media specialist, has created for students.
Scholastic Book Fair
Our Book Fair this year was November 16-21 in the MA Library! Students will visit with their ELA classes. Families may visit during parent teacher conferences in the afternoons.
Students Learn about Careers in the Library
Former LMTSD student and 3D printing professional Pavel (Paul) Karavayev met with students in the library to share his experience in the engineering field. Students learned about various methods of 3D printing and learned about the importance of exploring your interests to build a meaningful and enjoyable career.
Grade 6 Enjoys Library Activities
6th grade ELA classes attended a Haunt the Library event, participating in several creepy literacy centers. Students played Spooky Scattergories, wrote Edgar Allen (magnetic) Poetry, told haunting tales with visual prompts, enjoyed Halloween Mad Libs, and crafted blackout poetry. Mrs. Balin's classes also joined in the fun, telling spooky stories told by candlelight.
Students in Reading Classes Hear Scary Tales in the Library
Therapy Dogs Visit MA
The students in Ms. Cerruti's class have been invited to partner with the Tri-State K-9 Crisis Team. The Tri-State K-9 Crisis Team is a non-profit organization that comforts, supports and enhances the quality of life for those who are suffering from any personal condition or community crisis utilizing the human/canine bond and its power to heal. In addition, the “all volunteer run” organization has certified and trained handler/dog teams that provide Animal Assisted Activities (such as school/classroom visits). Lois DiMarzio is a trained handler for this amazing organization. Mr. and Mrs. DiMarzio, along with her "therapy dogs”, Kerri and Gypsy, visit Ms. Cerruti's class monthly.
We Need Your Vote!
LionVoice has been selected for the B101 Christmas Choir Competition again this year!! Please get ready to vote on Tuesday, November 28th when we get back from break! We will send a link for you to use to vote. You can vote as many times as you like, and wWhoever gets the most votes wins, so we need your help! The winner gets $5,000 AND performs with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the Wells Fargo Center!
Click HERE to listen to Santa Tell Me by Ariana Grande - the song we submitted for this year's competition! Our soloists are are Valentina Muñoz, Vivienne McGarrigle, Vivienne Gasparyan, and then Tristan Do is on Vocal Bass. Mr. Weisblatt is beatboxing!
Thank you for your support!
Murray Avenue PTA News & Events
MA Multicultural Celebration - Breaking Bread Together - to take place the afternoon of Friday, December 1st. Sign up here to help slice and package assorted breads for the students to sample. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CABA923AAFA7-45139034-volunteers#/
PTA will host goodies for the MA staff again this year. Cookie Trays will be set up on Tuesday, December 12th. Help us show the MA staff we appreciate them! Let us know what you would like to donate. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CABA923AAFA7-45905889-cookie
Lost & Found - Retrieve Your Belongings
If you are coming into school for a parent/teacher conference, please check the bins behind the greeter booth if your child has misplaced or lost belongings. Remaining, unclaimed items will be donated following Thanksgiving break.
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Website: www.lmtsd.org
Location: 2551 Murray Avenue, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Phone: 215-938-0230
Twitter: @LMTSD_MAS