Building Leadership

Mr. Scott Kubelka

Murphy Elementary is a school based in kindness, empathy, and understanding. Students at our school benefit from a quality education that fosters both academic growth and social-emotional development. The learning that your child will experience will be both engaging and joyful.

The staff and I value fostering authentic relationships with students and their families. Your support throughout your child’s learning is appreciated because the connection between school and home is important and makes a difference. Mr. Rogers once shared, “Our job in life is to help people realize how rare and valuable each one of us really is, that each of us has something that no one else has - or ever will have - something inside that is unique to all time. It is our job to encourage each other to discover that uniqueness and to provide ways of developing its expression.”  

Learning isn’t limited to just school.  There are many ways parents can support their child’s education, including finding time to read, play a game, practice math skills, as well as talk and listen about your child’s experiences in the classroom. These simple after-school activities will help your child grow both academically and socially. 

On behalf of the staff, we look forward to cultivating in partnership with you, your child’s curiosity, passion, and creativity for learning.

On a final but important note, a kind reminder that the diversity reflected in our school community is valued; every student, family, staff, and volunteer is important to us. We accept, appreciate, and love you.

Respectfully,

Scott Kubelka, Principal of Murphy Elementary School

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La Escuela Primaria Murphy es una escuela basada en la amabilidad, la empatía y la comprensión. Nuestros alumnos se benefician de una educación de calidad que fomenta tanto el crecimiento académico como el desarrollo socioemocional. El aprendizaje que su hijo experimentará será estimulante y alegre.

El personal y yo valoramos fomentar relaciones auténticas con los estudiantes y sus familias. Agradecemos su apoyo durante el aprendizaje de su hijo/a, ya que la conexión entre la escuela y el hogar es importante y marca la diferencia. El Sr. Rogers comentó, “Nuestra labor en la vida es ayudar a las personas a comprender lo excepcionales y valiosos que somos realmente, que cada uno de nosotros tiene algo que nadie más tiene, ni tendrá jamás, algo interior único y de todos los tiempos. Es nuestra labor animarnos mutuamente a descubrir esa singularidad y brindar maneras de desarrollar su expresión”.

El aprendizaje no se limita solo a la escuela. Hay muchas maneras en que los padres pueden apoyar la educación de sus hijos, como dedicar tiempo a leer, jugar, practicar matemáticas y hablar y escuchar sobre las experiencias de su hijo en el aula. Estas sencillas actividades extraescolares ayudarán a su hijo a crecer académica y socialmente.

En nombre del personal, esperamos cultivar, en asociación con usted, la curiosidad, la pasión y la creatividad de su hijo por el aprendizaje.

Finalmente, pero importante, les recordamos que valoramos la diversidad que se refleja en nuestra comunidad escolar; cada estudiante, familia, miembro del personal y voluntario es importante para nosotros. Los aceptamos, apreciamos y queremos.

Respetuosamente,

Scott Kubelka, Director de la Escuela Primaria Murphy

Mrs. Darlene Silhavy

Dear Murphy Community,

Welcome back to the 2025-2026 school year!  I am thrilled to officially join the Murphy Elementary Community. While this is my first year as a Mustang, it is my fifth year in the Round Lake School District. I am looking forward to bringing my experience, passion, and commitment to our school while supporting every child’s growth both academically and socially.  

As we begin this new year together, I want you to know that my door is always open. Whether it is a question, concern, or celebration, I am here to partner alongside you. I believe that together, we can make this an extraordinary year.

Let’s make it a great year to be a Mustang–where we run with heart, lead with courage, and never stop growing!

With Mustang Pride,

Darlene Silhavy, Assistant Principal
WJ Murphy Elementary School