Due to the restrictions in place, many of our signature in-person programs will now be held virtually. While we will miss gathering in community, the health and safety of all Murphy Scholars and staff is most important.
Freshman Orientation
While we couldn't host incoming Scholars and their families in person, we brought orientation online. This portal showcases the different facets of being a Murphy Scholar including expectations, available programming, and an organizational overview.
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Caddie
We were not able to offer our residential program this year, but the DMSF team did its best to replicate the relationship-building that takes place over a typical summer by creating an online “Caddie Corner.” Here, caddies completed training, connected with other caddies, and received important updates surrounding pandemic-related restrictions. Scholars are participating in the program this summer by commuting to golf courses (LaGrange Country Club, Ruth Lake, Lake Shore, Skokie, Oak Park) from their homes.
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Summer Bridge
Our 130 incoming Scholars attended this virtual "preparatory boot camp" during the first few weeks of July. This mandatory two-week program was hosted via Zoom by our partners LEAP and Educational Endeavors.
The first workshop teaches Scholars how to use the academic and business language that is expected of them in high school.
The second helps students prepare to be an “Ideal Student” and covers such topics as time management, organizational skills, and note-taking.
To prepare our incoming Scholars for a rich experience, the DMSF team created packets containing pre-work and materials needed for the workshops and arranged for safe and socially distanced packet pickup. DMSF also provided laptops to Scholars without access to a computer at home so they could access the online programming.
Virtual Summer Bridge delivered the same strong, valuable content as in previous years and featured a virtual space for Scholars to build community and address the ongoing unrest in our city and county. A Justice Board was also introduced where Scholars had an opportunity to share inspirational poems, song lyrics, and their own work. While the format was different, it was a powerful learning experience for all.
The first workshop teaches Scholars how to use the academic and business language that is expected of them in high school.
The second helps students prepare to be an “Ideal Student” and covers such topics as time management, organizational skills, and note-taking.
To prepare our incoming Scholars for a rich experience, the DMSF team created packets containing pre-work and materials needed for the workshops and arranged for safe and socially distanced packet pickup. DMSF also provided laptops to Scholars without access to a computer at home so they could access the online programming.
Virtual Summer Bridge delivered the same strong, valuable content as in previous years and featured a virtual space for Scholars to build community and address the ongoing unrest in our city and county. A Justice Board was also introduced where Scholars had an opportunity to share inspirational poems, song lyrics, and their own work. While the format was different, it was a powerful learning experience for all.
