Friends of Murphy

Murphy Dance: PreK - Grade 5
2025-11-07 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Murphy School, 3539 W Grace St, Chicago, IL, 60618
Murphy Dance – PreK to Grade 5
Get ready to dance, Murphy! Join us Friday, November 7, from 3:30–5 p.m. for a fun school dance for PreK–Grade 5 students featuring pizza, crafts, a dance battle, and games. A signed permission slip and $5 are required. PreK and K students must have an approved adult chaperone listed on the slip. Slips go home October 31.
Volunteers are needed to help with setup, chaperoning, and cleanup. Please contact friendsofmurphyschool@gmail.com or sign up on the permission slip to lend a hand!

Murphy Book Fair
2025-11-10 08:30 - 15:30, 2025-11-12 08:30 - 15:30, 2025-11-13 08:30 - 15:30, 2025-11-14 08:30 - 15:30 | Murphy School, 3539 W Grace St, Chicago, IL, 60618
Murphy School Annual Book Fair
The Murphy Book Fair is coming soon! Join us Nov. 10 and Nov. 12–14, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. on the first floor behind the auditorium. Shop books, grow home libraries, and support Murphy! Volunteers needed—sign up using the link provided to help make the fair a success!

November FOM Meeting - Canceled
2025-11-17 19:15 - 20:15 | Murphy School, 3539 W Grace St, Chicago, IL, 60618
Our November FOM Meeting has been canceled. We look forward to seeing you in December

Dine & Donate - Lou Malnati's
2025-11-19 17:00 - 20:00 | IL
Lou Malnati’s Dine & Donate – Nov. 19
Support Murphy Elementary by dining at Lou Malnati’s on Wednesday, November 19! A portion of all sales will be donated back to our school. Enjoy your favorite deep dish while helping Murphy!
Lou Malnati’s

Fall Theater Production: Witches of Oz
2025-12-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Murphy School, 3539 W Grace St, Chicago, IL, 60618
Fall Theater Presents Witches of Oz
Join us for Murphy’s Fall Theater Program performance of Witches of Oz on Wednesday, December 3, at 5:00 p.m.
This after-school program for grades 3–8 is proudly sponsored by Friends of Murphy and led by Raven Theatre, with wonderful support from Murphy teachers and volunteers. Come enjoy a creative and enchanting performance by our talented students!

Murphy Match Kick Off Event
2025-12-04 15:30 - 16:30 | Murphy School, 3539 W Grace St, Chicago, IL, 60618
Murphy Match Kickoff Event – Dec. 4
Join us after school on Thursday, December 4 for the Murphy Match Kickoff Event! Enjoy free hot chocolate for everyone and receive a free Murphy mug with any donation.
Murphy Match is a special fundraiser where anonymous donors will match all gifts made between December 2, 2025, and January 9, 2026—doubling your impact for our school!
Click HERE to donate!

December FOM Meeting
2025-12-15 19:15 - 20:15 | IL
Please join us at Honning (3932 N Elston) (the office of a Murphy community member) to discuss upcoming events and opportunities to support Murphy Elementary School. All are welcome!

January 2026 FOM Meeting
2026-01-26 19:15 - 20:30 | IL

Murphy Night Owl
2026-02-28 19:30 - 22:30 | Burning Bush Brewery, 4014 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL, United States
We are thrilled to be hosting our Annual Night Owl Fundraiser again this year on February 28, from 7:30–10:30 PM. This fun, adults-only, community-building evening raises vital funds to support programs and improvements throughout Murphy School. Our families, teachers, staff, and community members come together for a great night out.
Tickets include light bites, two beverages, games, a live auction, a paddle raise, and more.
Purchase tickets HERE
