Murchison Middle School

Murchison Events

OFFICE CLOSED EVERY MONDAY 4:00 - 4:30

Each Monday at 4:00 p.m., the Murchison main office will close for thirty minutes. This will allow us to meet as an office staff. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 

Change for students riding 0507 in the am and 0511 in the pm

To:  Parents of Murchison M.S. students that ride bus 0507 Am and bus 0511Pm

 

Due to the road closure on Lakewood Drive at the low water crossing at Bull Creek, the bus stops at Lakewood Dr & Driftwood Dr, Lakemoore Dr & Marblewood Dr, Lemonwood Dr & Backtrail Dr and Lakewood Dr & Lakemoore Dr will move to bus 0611 morning and afternoon. This change will start Monday November 2, 2009.The construction is expected to continue throughout the 2009-2010 school year.

 

Find your stop and new pickup time below.

 

If you have questions call 414-0238.

 

 

7:25Am   Lakewood Dr & Driftwood Dr

7:26Am   Lakemoore Dr & Marblewood Dr

7:28Am   Lemonwood Dr & Backtrail Dr

 

Japan Trip in 2011

 

Greetings,

 

Good news!  There will be an informative meeting about the 2011 Trip to Japan on Thursday, October 22 at 6PM in the Murchison cafeteria.  At that meeting we will discuss items on the itinerary, pricing and payments, and registration information.  If you cannot make it to this meeting, I can send the information home with your student, or you can view our trip at EFTours.com .  Our tour number is 806667.

 

Hope to see you there,

 

Ben Newton
International Baccalaureate
Middle Years Program Coordinator
Murchison Middle School

AFTER SCHOOL LATE BUS

After School Late Bus - This bus is available to all Murchison students who need to stay late for tutorials, clubs, or other school events. The bus will run Monday thru Thursday and starts October 5th. The bus will pick up students in the front drive at 5:20 p.m. This is in addition to the late bus that already offers the same service for those students from the Brooke and Zavala areas.

Stops

1.    Lakewood Dr. & Wallace Dr.

2.    Sierra Madres & Bell Ave

3.    Jollyville Rd & Morado Cir

4.    10300 Jollyville Rd – Hardrock Canyon Apts.

5.    Davis Elementary – Duval Rd.

6.    Summitt Elementary – Mosley Ln.

7.    3401 Parmer Ln

8.    Tomanet Trl. & Singletree Ave.

9.    Broughton Way & North Shields Dr.

AISD update on H1N1

Download H1N1 update

Please download the attachment for AISD update on H1N1. This information is very important for parents and students.

Information on ParentConnection

FAQs for ParentConnection

What's the web address for AISD ParentConnection?

https://gradespeed.austinisd.org/pc

(Note: Type exactly as shown. Do not use 'www' or any other extra characters.)

What does a parent need to get started?

You will need the letter titled 'Official Notification to Parents and Guardians regarding access to AISD ParentConnection'. This letter will be mailed to all parents and guardians of secondary students on September 10, 2009 and to parents and guardians of elementary students on September 25, 2009. . It contains the personal identification number (PIN) for your student, along with instructions for creating a ParentConnection account.

In addition to the 'Official Notification' letter, what else is needed to be able to view student grade and attendance information?

You will need:

A valid email address (free accounts are available at websites such as Gmail and Yahoo)

A computer with internet access

Your student's date of birth and AISD Student ID number (This number can be found on any report card or progress report.)

Can a student create a ParentConnection account?

Yes. A student can create a ParentConnection account using the information from the 'Official Notification' letter, as long as the student has a separate email address. We encourage this as it helps students take an active role in monitoring their own grades.

Do both parents have to use the same ParentConnection login?

No. Each parent can create a separate ParentConnection login and link to their student using the PIN and other required information as long as they each have their own email address.

New law concerning cell phones in school zones go into effect September 1

Please open the document below for information concerning a new state law that goes into effect September 1.

Download Letter to parents_cell phones in school zones

 

Foods of minimal nutritional value

Download wellness_policy_faq_august_06.doc

Several parents have had questions concerning bringing food at lunch for their children or friends. Please see the attached document for answers to a few of your FAQs.