Ladatha Hobson's classes are having an Election Day Lab today. Baking and decorating sugar cookies, patriotic photo booth, and their own FACS election.
Announcements for Tuesday, November 3 rd
I. After these announcements the 7 th & 8 th grade Quiz Bowl Teams will meet in the conference
room and FFA members will meet Mr. McCormick in the cafeteria.
II. From Mrs. Rose: The Red Ribbon Week Coloring Contest Winners are: 4th place -
Jasmine Parker, 3rd place - Chloe Stepp, 2nd place - Auden Woods, and the winner is
Bradlee McCravens. Winners and all who participated see Mrs. Rose today to pick up your
prize! Remember your future is key! Be Drug Free!
III. Reminders:
Voluntary picture retakes are one week from tomorrow. Forms are available in the
office.
You can still donate baby items to the box located outside of the Leadership classroom
or donate money at the front office.
This Friday will be our second “Flex Friday.”
IV. Lunchtime Weather:
V. Lunch Menu:
* Crispito * Cheeseburger * Spicy Chicken Sandwich * Taco Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Cobb Salad
As with many other normal school routines, our Parent/Teacher Conferences will be different. Our teachers, paras, and principals have been in contact with parents and guardians in the first 9 weeks by phone, email, and messaging through social media. Our teachers have been logging their interactions with you as an ongoing parent/teacher conference.
Our regular conferences are scheduled for November 10th, 11th, and 12th, on our District Calendar. Any parent needing to conference by phone or virtual can call the school office and request which teachers they need to conference with and leave a phone number. The teachers will call to set up the conference.
As with many other normal school routines, our Parent/Teacher Conferences will be different. Our teachers, paras, and principals have been in contact with parents and guardians in the first 9 weeks by phone, email, and messaging through social media. Our teachers have been logging their interactions with you as an ongoing parent/teacher conference.
Our regular conferences are scheduled for November 10th, 11th, and 12th, on our District Calendar. Our teachers will be in regular communication as the need arises but if you have not conferenced with your child(ren)’s teacher(s), please contact them and schedule a call or video conversation to take place on November 10th through 12th, from the hours of 3:30 to 7:30 pm.
The Basscats were in action on Lake Millwood this past Sunday.
They were competing in the AYFF Four States Bass Classic sponsored by Bradford Marine. Bradford Marine is the main sponsor for the Arkansas Youth Federation Team Trail. Austin Rose and Jarrett Burger took 6th place and caught the Big Bass for the tournament. Cooper Plunkett & Brady Montgomery also competed.
The Basscats will be back in action December 5 on Lake Millwood for the Trader Bills High School Tournament Trail Series. If you are interested in joining the Basscats please get in touch with Coach Pete Rose. Follow the Basscats on Facebook at Bass Cat Nation Fishing Team. Thank you to our sponsors.
Monday, November 2
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment
Friday -
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday - Senior High Bearcat Football vs Lamar at Bearcat Stadium
There will be an FBLA meeting in Rm 202 on tomorrow, November 3. If you can not attend, please stop by and pick up your FBLA district t-shirt.
If you have signed up for a FFA T-shirt in the Ag Building, you need to pay for it no later than Friday, November 6th. The cost is $15. Those that do not pay by Friday will not receive a shirt!
FBLA will have their District Fall Leadership Conference and Work Day on Thursday, November 5th. We will meet in Rm 202 at 8am. Please wear your district t-shirt and plan to spend the day working on competitive events, Community Service, Business Achievement Awards and March of Dimes. **Lunch will be provided for paid conference attendees and members**
The 2020 BFI Basketball Shirt is for sale in Ms.Hobson’s room. It is $16 for a short sleeve shirt and long sleeve shirts are $20.
All students must check their “Enrichment Class Of” google classroom for Xello assignments and complete them. Please email Ms. Hoyle, or Mrs. Wilson, if you need any assistance logging in.
School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current lowest price of $55 before December 31. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check.
Lunch Menu: November
Monday - 11/2 Steak Fingers, Bacon Cheeseburgers, Chicken Sandwich, Waffle Bar
Tuesday - 11/3 Crispito w/Cheese, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar
Wednesday - 11/4 Pulled Pork Sand., Hamburger, Hot Dog., Wing Bar
Thursday - 11/5 Chicken Nuggets, Spicy Chicken Sand., Mini Corn Dogs, Nacho Bar
Friday - 11/6 Flex Friday, Backyard Burger, Chicken Tenders, Pizza
Monday - 11/9 Salisbury Steak, Meatball Sub, Double CBurger, Waffle Bar
Tuesday - 11/10 Baked Chicken, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sand., Taco Bar
Wednesday - 11/11 Baked Potato, Hamburger, Hot Dog, Wing Bar
Thursday - 11/12 Fish Sticks, CBurger, Chicken Tenders, Taco Bar
Friday - 11/13 Flex Friday, Corn Dog, Chicken Sand., Pizza
Monday - 11/16 Drumsticks, Hot Dog, Chicken Sand., Waffle Bar
Tuesday - 11/17 Chicken Parm., Rib Patty Sand., Corn Dog, Taco Bar
Wednesday - 11/18Crispito w/Cheese, CBurger, Spicy Chicken Sand., Wing Bar
Thursday -11/19 Turkey & Dressing, Meatball Sub., Taco Bar
Friday - 11/20 Chicken Sand., Rib Patty Sand., Pizza
Monday - Virtual Day, Tuesday - Friday 11/24 - 11/27 Thanksgiving Break
Monday - 11/30 Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar
Announcements for Monday, November 2 nd
I. After these announcements the 6 th grade Quiz Bowl Team will meet in the conference room.
II. Reminder that the Leadership class is still taking donations of diapers and other baby items. Also, if
you wish to donate money, you can come to the office and place your money in the giant baby
bottle.
III. From Mr. McCormick: Tomorrow there will be an FFA meeting at the high school. Meet Mr.
McCormick in the cafeteria after tomorrow’s announcements.
Reminder if you want to be entered into the drawing for FFA gear you must pay your dues to Mr.
McCormick today. We will be doing the drawing tomorrow during the FFA meeting.
If you are wanting to be an eighth grade FFA officer, please pick up an application from Mr.
McCormick in class or check the FFA google classroom for a digital copy.
IV. From Mrs. Rose: Thank you to BADD members who helped plan Red Ribbon week and also to all
who participated. Thursday's statistic was 668 of 750 youth in Polk County did not participate in
underage drinking last year.
Congratulations to the winner Camden Murphy, consolation winners are Jimmy Trickel, Own
Simpson and Alyana Chaney.
Friday's Statistic- Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that contains 500 chemicals, including THC.
Congratulations to Brakiah Burk on the win and Jude Andrews on the consolation prize. All winners
see Mrs. Rose to get your prize.
Last call on coloring contest entries. Turn those to Mrs. Rose by noon to enter the contest.
V. Picture re-takes are scheduled for next Wednesday, November 11 th . Picture re-takes are voluntary.
If you would like to participate, you can come to the office and see Ms. Alyssa for an order form.
VI. Lunchtime Weather:
VII. Lunch Menu:
* Beef Fingers * Bacon Cheeseburger * Chicken Sandwich * Waffle Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Chef Salad
This year WE will be selling FUDGE for our fall fundraiser. This fundraiser will still be through the Pop Pop Shoppe, but WE decided to try a new product this time around. :)
Your student will earn incentives throughout the sales period. Attached, you will find coupons that are redeemable for our mythical creature keychains! Please read carefully as to when the coupons can be turned in. They can be turned in after sales of 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15...items at a time. Just initial that your child has sold that amount and they earn a key chain & a lanyard!
FUDGE SALES will begin on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd and end on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16th. All money must be collected at the time of the sale and any checks are to be made out to: THE POP POP SHOPPE. *ALL MONEY MUST BE TURNED IN TO YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER by November 16th.
This fudge will be great for the holidays! As always, we appreciate your support. Proceeds earned from this sale will go back to the students to provide incentives throughout the school year and added improvements to our school. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 394-3151.
Sincerely,
Tamara Smart, HHE Principal
Click the link for the meal order form for the week of November 9th-13th. PIck up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfzWskHVttYPx.../viewform
Announcements for Friday, October 30 th
I. Reminders:
You may donate diapers or other baby items in Mrs. Frost’s classroom.
If you bring your lunch from home, you can go through the line, enter your number, and
get a free fruit, vegetable, and milk. You must get all 3 items in order to get them for
free.
Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend…set your clocks back one hour Saturday
night.
II. Today all students are using the 7 th / 8 th grade class schedule. All students that are here
today will go to Lunch “B.”
III. As the weather gets cooler, please start dressing appropriately. There will be many chilly
days that we will be outside for lunch.
IV. Lunchtime Weather:
V. Lunch Menu:
* Walking Taco * Cheese Pizza * Corn Dogs
* Chicken Sandwich * PB&J Sandwich
Blended & virtual student meals for November 2nd - November 6th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.
The Ladycats played Valley View in the 4A State Tournament Semi-Finals today. It took five sets for Valley View to win & the scores were 25-21, 6-25, 25-23,12-25, 6-15. That concludes a great season for Mena. GO LADYCATS!!!
November menu's for LDE !
November menu's for MHS !
November menu's for MMS !
November menu's for HHE !
Thursday, October 28
Lunch Menu:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday - 10/29 - Baked Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Friday - 10/30 - Walking Tacos, Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Pizza Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment
Friday -
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday - Ladycat Volleyball will play in the semi-finals of the 4A State Tournament at Valley View this afternoon, and will be playing Valley View at 4:00 p.m. The winner of today’s game will advance to the 4A State Finals this Saturday at Hot Spring. Tonight’s Junior High Football game against Trinity Christian has been cancelled.
Friday -
There will be a FFA meeting Tuesday November 3, in the PAC during enrichment. You must have your dues paid to be eligible for the raffle drawing of several cool prizes
There will be an FBLA meeting in Rm 202 on Tuesday, November 3. If you can not attend, please stop by and pick up your FBLA district t-shirt.
FBLA will have their District Fall Leadership Conference and Work Day on Thursday, November 5th. We will meet in Rm 202 at 8am. Please wear your district t-shirt and plan to spend the day working on competitive events, Community Service, Business Achievement Awards and March of Dimes. **Lunch will be provided for paid conference attendees and members**
The 2020 BFI Basketball Shirt is for sale in Ms.Hobson’s room. It is $16 for a short sleeve shirt and long sleeve shirts are $20.
Red Ribbon Week is this week. The themes for each day are:
Friday- I'm To Bright For Drugs-Wear Bright/Neon Colors (BYE week for Sr high)
Please remember to follow school dress code while dressing up!
All students must check their “Enrichment Class Of” google classroom for Xello assignments and complete them. Please email Ms. Hoyle, or Mrs. Wilson, if you need any assistance logging in.
School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current lowest price of $55 before December 31. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check.
Students: There is a survey in your “Class of” Google Classroom about your plans for the first Flex Friday. Please complete the survey this morning if you still have not done so yet.
Legendary painter Bob Ross once said “It’s so important to do something every day that will make you happy.” I encourage each of you to follow this advice as we recognize Bob Ross’ birthday today. Bob Ross would also be pleased to know he shares a birthday with Jake Brotherton. Happy Birthday Bob and Jake. “Your world is your canvas. If there’s something you don’t like about it, change it.”
Announcements for Thursday, October 29 th
I. Tomorrow is our first “Flex Friday.” All students that come to school tomorrow will need to
report to the cafeteria at the first bell, rather than your regular 1 st period class. If you are
staying home, you will need to log on tomorrow morning and look for emails and complete
a questionnaire from Mr. Sherrer.
II. There has been a problem, especially among 6 th grade students, of several students
sending or forwarding a lot of emails to other students. Some students have received over
100 junk emails, forwarded emails, etc. Your email is for school topics only. If it is
determined that you are doing this, your account will be suspended.
III. Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend. Be sure and set your clocks back 1 hour
Saturday night.
IV. Reminders:
You may donate diapers or other baby items in Mrs. Frost’s classroom.
7 th grade Cheerleaders will have their photo taken today during 7 th period.
V. The following is Red Ribbon Week information from Mrs. Rose:
Good Morning! Red Ribbon Week Coloring Contest entries need to be turned in to Mrs.
Rose by the end of today.
Today we have a poem:
The best part of me is drug free, I do not let drugs control my life, and drugs do not decide
who I am, why? Because I am strong and free, drugs do not belong to me, I choose my
fate, you can too, it’s not too late, to make it right, you are not alone in this fight, you got
your friends, your family, and one life to live, so do yourself a favor and don’t do drugs, and
when you see a loved one, give them a hug, let them know your love, life is worth more
than drugs.
Today's Facts- Smoking causes bad-smelling clothes and hair. The smell of stale smoke
tends to last. Smoking weakens the bones, weaker bones are easier to break.
Yesterday's prize winning statistic The tobacco industry spent $114 million last year on
marketing in Arkansas. Congratulations to the winner Lucas Johnson! Consolation prizes
go to Audriana Dominguez, Sam Irons and Jokiah Look. See Mrs. Rose today to claim your
prize.
For those of you who will be here tomorrow the Red Ribbon Week Dress up Theme is I'm
too Bright for Drugs. Wear Bright/Neon Colors.
If you participate in the Weekly Food For Kids program in Mrs. Rose's office on Friday
afternoons and will be learning from home tomorrow for Flex Friday please plan to pick up
your food bag today.
VI. Lunchtime Weather: The decision will be made right before lunch as to whether or not we
will be going outside or staying inside.
VII. Lunch Menu:
* Baked Chicken * Chicken Tenders * Cheeseburger * Taco Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad
Mena will play Valley View in the State Tournament Semi-Finals at 4:00pm Thursday... GO LADYCATS!!!
The Ladycats have advanced to the 4A State Tournament Semi-Finals with a 3-0 win over Pulaski Academy. Mena won 25-18,25-22 & 25-15. They will face Valley View Thursday at 4:00pm. GO LADYCATS!!!!
https://scorebooklive.com/volleyball/tournaments/625