Mena School District

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 A little about March of Dimes from their website: 80 years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s personal struggle with polio led to the creation of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, better known as March of Dimes. They pioneered the vaccine research leading to the eradication of polio in the U.S. After that time they shifted their focus to some of the other health threats for moms and babies such as birth defects and other infant health problems. Premature birth, which is considered birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy, and its complications are the #1 cause of death of babies in the United States. Babies who survive premature birth often have long-term health problems, including cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, chronic lung disease, blindness and hearing loss. In the United States, about 380,000 babies are born prematurely each year. The preterm birth rate is 9.8 percent in the United States. This means 1 in 10 babies is born too soon. Arkansas received an F on the March of Dimes report card for their preterm birth rate which is 11.9%. Each of those preterm births cost around 65 thousand dollars. March of Dimes has many partners and supporters who participate in their campaigns, contribute research and donate to their funds. They have the BlanketChange campaign, the Send a Note of Hope and It Starts with Mom Live activities and most recently the Mom and Baby COVID-19 Intervention and Support Fund as well as many other ways to support and participate. Get Involved and Support Healthy Moms and Strong Babies Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - 10th grade ETS bandroom Wednesday - Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Junior High Basketball will play AT Mountain Pine Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - TUESDAY: If you are participating in the March of Dimes fundraiser today by wearing a beanie or hat and have not donated your $1, please see Mrs. Torix in Rm 202 right after these announcements. WEDNESDAY: FBLA would like to thank all of the teachers and students that donated to March of Dimes yesterday. We raised over $50 for this cause. We will participate in another fundraiser for this organization during March called March for Babies….be on the lookout for details! Josten’s will be here at the high school on November 18 to hand out packets for Class Rings during Enrichment. They will meet with the Juniors in the PAC. Josten’s will return to MHS on December 2 and will be taking orders for the rings in the PAC. No food or drink or trash from Breakfast or Lunch should be thrown away in the restroom trash cans. Students: Just a reminder NOT to open locked doors and let outside people in the building. The 2020 FCCLA T-Shirts are for sale in Ms.Hobson and Ms.Wilson’s room. The cost is $17. 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. 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. Seniors, please take time to go into the Class of 2021 Enrichment Class in Google Classroom to complete the Senior Quotes survey for the 2021 yearbook. We will be collecting your senior quotes until Thursday through Classroom, so please take time to complete the survey for the yearbook staff today. Lunch Menu: November 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: Tuesday, November 17 th   I. The 7 th & 8 th grade Quiz Bowl teams will have practice in the conference room today, right after these announcements. II. Mrs. Sikes needs to see all FBLA members in her room immediately following today’s announcements. III. Reminder: You can pay $1.00 to your ACHIEVE teacher today and wear a hat all day – even indoors – in support of FBLA’s fund raiser for World Prematurity Day. IV. From Mrs. Rose: BADD will meet on Thursday, outside by the benches. Members must be passing all classes and have not had ISS to participate in BADD. V. Students, for your safety, please stay away from the green, metal electrical box located outside of the gym. Do not eat lunch there or climb around on it. VI. Reminder – Use your Chrome Books for school work only. VII. Lunchtime Weather: VIII. Lunch Menu: * Chicken Parmesan * Hamburger * Spicy Chicken Sandwich * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Cobb Salad

The Mena Sr. Basketball teams were in action at Clarksville Monday. Mena Ladycats-41 Clarksville-38 Clarksville-51 Mena Bearcats-23 Mena will play at Greenwood on Thursday 11/19.

The Mena Jr. Boys played Jessieville Monday at the Union Bank center & lost 28-41. The boys played again on Tuesday 11/17 at Mountain PIne. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=20091

The Mena Jr. Ladycats led at half but a big 3rd quarter led to at Jessieville win 44-37 at the Union Bank Center. The Mena Jr. Teams will be back in action on Tuesday 11/17 at Mt. Pine. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=41091

Mena High School JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates) students working the basketball concession stand during Monday night's, Junior High basketball games.

Students in Mrs. Frost's Family & Consumer Science Classes at Mena Middle School not only learn to prepare but also a how to present a meal.

The Sr. High & Jr. High games start at 4:30pm today! Clarksville has notified us that parents/family members who plan to attend tonight's games will need to purchase tickets for tonight’s game online. Here is the link and you will need to put in an access code of VISITOR1 in order to be able to pick their seats. https://csdar.brushfire.com/basketball/484924

The Sr. High basketball games scheduled at Mt. Pine on Tuesday 11/17 have been cancelled. The Jr. High games will be played beginning at 4:30pm...

The Sr. High & Jr. High games start at 4:30pm today! Clarksville has notified us that parents/family members who plan to attend tonight's games will need to purchase tickets for tonight’s game online. Here is the link and you will need to put in an access code of VISITOR1 in order to be able to pick their seats. https://csdar.brushfire.com/basketball/484924

Congratulations to the Mena High School Choir Students who were selected to the All-Region Choir. They include: Alexyss Hilderbrand Holiday Neufield Cloey Massey Miranda Burt Allison Ogden Isabel Adams Christina Gragg Shantal Tecson Kendall Posey Jasmine James Jaeli Fields Julia Martinez & Ethan Scott Congratulations also to Kristy Cogburn, MHS Choir Director, for doing a great job with these All-Region Choir Students.

A premature baby is one who is born too early. Each year, about 1 in 10 babies in the United States are born prematurely. Close to eight million babies worldwide are born with serious birth defects every year and more than three million of them die before age five. Tuesday, November 17 is World Prematurity Day. Join Mena Middle School FBLA by wearing your favorite cap or hat to school on Tuesday for $1.00. All the proceeds will go to the March of Dimes to help support the fight against premature babies.

Announcements: Monday, November 16 th   I. The 6 th grade Quiz Bowl team will have practice in the conference room today, right after these announcements. II. Thanksgiving vacation is next week, November 23 – 27. Because we had to start school later than normal, and in an effort to end school at our usual time in May, the Monday of Thanksgiving vacation will be a virtual learning day from your home. More information will be given later this week. III. From Mrs. Sikes: A premature baby is one who is born too early.  Each year, about 1 in 10 babies in the United States are born prematurely.  Close to eight million babies worldwide are born with serious birth defects every year and more than three million of them die before age five.   Tuesday, November 17 is World Prematurity Day.  Join Mena Middle School FBLA by wearing your favorite cap or hat to school tomorrow for $1.00.  All the proceeds will go to the March of Dimes to help support the fight against premature babies. If you want to wear your hat all day, pay your $1.00 to your ACHIEVE teacher tomorrow. IV. Usually during this week our cafeterias serve a holiday meal and family members are allowed to eat with you. Due to the Covid guidelines we have to follow, however, this traditional event will not be taking place this year. Turkey and Dressing is on the menu for students this Thursday. V. It seems that several of you still need to be reminded that our staff can see everything you are doing on the Chrome Book. They recently got an alert of an unauthorized game that some of you were playing and it has been blocked, as all such games will be. Use your Chrome Book for school business only. VI. Lunchtime Weather: VII. Lunch Menu: * Drumstick * Hot Dog * Chicken Sandwich * Waffle Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Chef Salad

This month is Prematurity Awareness Month and Tuesday is Prematurity Awareness Day. FBLA is a national partner of March of Dimes and our chapter has decided to conduct a fundraiser to support Healthy Moms and Strong Babies.

Click the link for the meal order form for the week of November 23rd-27th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School. https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd9w5r10W5SBA.../viewform

FLEX Friday at MMS! Some FLEX at home & some FLEX at school, like this Mena Middle School Student.

FLEX Friday at MMS! Mrs. Lauren Frost doing her best FLEX on a virtual cooking lab with Family & Consumer Science Students at Mena Middle School.

Blended & virtual student meals for November 16th-November 20th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.

The 2020-2021 FBLA Officers were recently elected at Mena MIddle School. President: Makenzie Vega Vice President: Max Rocha Secretary: Dax McMellon Treasurer: Trinaty Richmond Reporter: Eli Swall Historian: Abbie Martin

The Jr. Bearcats are still looking for their first win of the season after falling to Greenwood 70-25 on Thursday. The boys are back in action on Monday when they play Jessieville at the Union Bank Center. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=20091