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December 3, 2019
AVOCA WEEKLY
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Helpful Links
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Upcoming Events
12/3-12/6 - Holiday Spirit Wear Sales
12/12-12/20 - MM Book Fair
Event Details and Volunteer Opportunities
GIVE BACK TO AVOCA ON #GIVINGTUESDAY
This year on #GivingTuesday, please takes a moment to consider donating to Avoca’s Innovation Grants program. Only you can help us support this program, which funds innovative faculty projects that enhance our district's academic enterprise. Donate Here.
INNOVATION GRANTS: FEATURED TESTIMONIAL
GIVE THE GIFT OF HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEAR
Feast your eyes on this unbeatable holiday spirit wear sale in one merry place. Now's the perfect time to get a head start on holiday shopping for the entire Avoca & MM family. Sale runs November 22 through December 6. Shop Here Now.
8th GRADE COMMITTEE CONCESSIONS - HELP WANTED!
Concession Sales from 3-5pm on game days, and from 3-3:45pm on Fridays. All proceeds go towards 8th-grade graduation. Volunteers are needed to run concessions or to donate food/drinks. Instructions will be available in the MM office. Please leave the folder in the office when you are done with your shift. To volunteer, please click here.
MARIE MURPHY WINTER PARTY CALL OUT!
A few volunteers are needed on Friday, December 20, 2019 from 3-3:20pm to assist with snacks and drinks in the cafeteria. Contact Emily Patten at Avoca37MMVP@gmail.com to sign-up.
THE *NEW* ART SMART PROGRAM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
The Art Smart Program at Avoca West will be bringing a little art fun into the classrooms. The program supports and enriches the visual arts curriculum. It will have great success with the help and support of the parent community. Please consider volunteering in your child's classroom. Contact your Room Parent for more details on how to get involved.
PTC EXECUTIVE BOARD VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Get to know Marie Murphy's Vice President, Emily Patten...Read More
Follow the Avoca PTC on Instagram!
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On Saturday, December 14th (8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.), Marie Murphy School will be hosting it’s 6th annual Science Olympiad Invitational competition! Please consider cheering on the Marie Murphy Team as they compete against twelve area schools and 23 different events!
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Don't miss out on the Marie Murphy Book Fair this holiday season!
December 12-19, 2019
Special Hours:
Thursday, December 12: 12-3:30 p.m.,
Friday, December 13: 8-4 p.m.,
Saturday, December 14: 8-4 p.m.,
Monday, December 16 - Thursday, December 19: 7-4 p.m.
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Meal Time App!
Is your child's lunch account low and you need to replenish it on the go? Download the MealTime App! Keeping track of school lunch spending just got a whole lot easier! Available on Google Play and App Store.
The Viking Fund
The Viking Fund provides families facing hardship with financial support to cover all or part of Avoca's athletic, Science Olympiad, band and school play fees. With the help of the community, our students will be able to continue to participate in these activities. To apply for extracurricular fee assistance, download this form and submit it to the Avoca Business Office to the attention of Beth Dever. To donate to The Viking Fund, please download this form and also submit it to the Business Office to the attention of Beth Dever.
*Avoca is considered a charitable organization for tax purposes.
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FOLLOW AVOCA ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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DISTRICT EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
Avoca West Marie Murphy
MARIE MURPHY BOWLING CLUB
Bowling Club is new at Marie Murphy this year! We will be bowling once a month after school at the Wilmette Bowling Center. All interested students should see Mrs. Brown or Ms. Bodzewski to sign up.
Our next outings are scheduled for 3:30-5 pm on:
Monday, December 16
Marie Murphy Table Tennis
Tuesdays 3:20 pm - 4:00 pm in the Community Room
First Semester Dates
Dec 3 Dec 17
Jan 7 Jan 21
The following opportunities are available to Avoca Students through outside organizations:
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