Mena School District

Announcements: Thursday, November 5 th     I. Reminders:  Voluntary picture retakes are next Wednesday. Forms are available in the office.  Tomorrow will be our second “Flex Friday.” II. Today during 6 th period, meals will once again be handed out. Do not take one of these meals if you are coming to school tomorrow. These meals are only for those of you who will be staying home for Flex Friday. If you take a meal, do not open it at school. We had problems last week with some of you wanting to make a mess. III. Mask Warning: We are once again, seeing a problem with many of you not wearing your masks properly. If you continue to have an issue with this, we will begin contacting parents to come get you and take you home. The school mask guidelines are set by the Arkansas Dept of Health, and the Arkansas Department of Education. IV. Lunchtime Weather: V. Lunch Menu: * Chicken Nuggets * Hamburger * Spicy Chicken Sandwich * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken 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. 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 Jr High Basketball season begins on Monday, November 9th. Due to social distancing requirements, all home games will be played at the Union Bank Center at Mena High School. There will be no basketball games in Jim Rackley Gymnasium at MMS. With these being indoor events, mask requirements will be strictly enforced. If you attend basketball games, wear your mask. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=20091

There will be a limited number of tickets available to the general public that can be picked up at the Central Office on Friday 11/6 from 8:00am to 3:45pm. You must wear a mask to the Central Office when picking up tickets. The visiting team and fans will enter the stadium through the large gate at the Northside of the stadium. The visiting bleachers have been marked off to ensure proper social distancing. Please wear your mask and social distance while attending the game Visiting fans must present their tickets and pay at the gate.

Wednesday, November 4 Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - JAG Officer meeting during Enrichment in room 403; Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment, Sci-Fi Club meeting in the Library during Enrichment Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment; FBLA District Leadership Conference Rm 202 Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Senior High Bearcat Football vs Lamar at Bearcat Stadium Today’s Sci-Fi Club Meeting is in the Library (right now) due to the PAC being taken by the ASVAB. The FFA is holding its annual"Big Buck Contest" for the 2020 deer season. You must be a paid FFA member to enter. The buck must be a whitetail deer killed during the 2020 deer season. The buck must have been officially checked by the FFA member prior to scoring. The antlers will be scored by Mr Maye or Mr Goodnight. 1st Place-$100 2nd Place-$50 3rd Place- $25 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! There will be a FCCLA Meeting in Ms.Hobson’s room this Thursday during Enrichment. The 2020 FCCLA T-Shirts are for sale in Ms.Hobson and Ms.Wilson’s room. The cost is $17. FBLA will have their District Fall Leadership Conference and Work Day tomorrow, 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** 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, please go into your “Class of XXXX” Google Classroom during Enrichment to complete the survey pertaining to your plans for this week’s Flex Friday. Lunch Menu: November 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: Wednesday, November 4 th     I. Reminders:  Voluntary picture retakes are one week from today. Forms are available in the office.  This Friday will be our second “Flex Friday.” II. Basketball season begins next week. Due to social distancing requirements, all ballgames will be held at the Union Bank Center at Mena High School. There will be no basketball games in the Middle School Gym. With these being indoor events, mask requirements will be strictly enforced. If you attend basketball games, wear your mask. III. Lunchtime Weather: IV. Lunch Menu: * Pulled Pork Sandwich * Chicken Tenders * Hot Dog * Waffle Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad

This morning during enrichment high school and middle school FFA members attended the monthly FFA chapter meeting in the Agriculture building. Before the meeting the winners of the Mena FFA Raffle were drawn. Congratulations to our winners 1st Navya Morris, 2nd Toby Watkins, and 3rd Makori Gabourel! During the meeting members got to learn about two more of the Career Development Events they will have the opportunity to compete in during the spring semester. Today the officer team and members of the Ag. Mechanics and Forestry teams taught the members about their CDE of choice and the areas and skills they use to compete in them. Members had the opportunity to test some of those skills by identifying trees in forestry and discussing the areas in the mechanics contest.

Coach Brad Lyle released All District, All State & All State Tournament Honors. All State: Gracie Lyle Morgan Puckett Lauren Sikes All State All-Tournament Team: Gracie Lyle Morgan Puckett All Conference (1st and 2nd Team Combined) Hannah Stockton Grayson Fairless Jaiden Milam Madison Blair Andi Maechler Brenna Aynes Ally Wright Emmi Hines Katie Valdivinos Madi Lyle Mena finished 19-3 /13-1 & advanced to the 4A State Semi-Finals!

1.The FFA is holding its annual"Big Buck Contest" for the 2020 deer season.You must be a paid FFA member to enter.The buck must be a whitetail deer killed during the 2020 deer season.The buck must have been officially checked by the FFA member prior to scoring. The antlers will be scored by Mr Maye or Mr Goodnight. 1st Place-$100 2nd Place-$50 3rd Place- $25 2. 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!

Tuesday, November 3 Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - JAG Officer meeting during Enrichment in room 403; Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment 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 is an FFA meeting today in the Ag Building during Enrichment. You must have your dues paid to be eligible for the raffle drawing of several prizes. There will be an FBLA meeting in Rm 202 today during Enrichment. If you can not attend, please stop by and pick up your FBLA district t-shirt. The FFA is holding its annual"Big Buck Contest" for the 2020 deer season. You must be a paid FFA member to enter. The buck must be a whitetail deer killed during the 2020 deer season. The buck must have been officially checked by the FFA member prior to scoring. The antlers will be scored by Mr Maye or Mr Goodnight. 1st Place-$100 2nd Place-$50 3rd Place- $25 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! The 2020 FCCLA T-Shirts are for sale in Ms.Hobson and Ms.Wilson’s room. The cost is $17. FBLA will have their District Fall Leadership Conference and Work Day this 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** 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 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

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