MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday, December 8 th   I. The 7 th & 8 th grade Quiz Bowl teams will meet right after today’s announcements. II. Today’s FFA meeting has been postponed. III. 7 th grade ETS students will meet in the Cafeteria tomorrow during ACHIEVE. IV. From Mrs. Lunsford: This is the week of code.  If you would like to participate, some options are listed on  Lunsford.PBWorks.com - click Hour of Code. Tuesday through Thursday students will be in Achieve Classrooms to assist in Hour of Code.   V. Reminders:  Every student aged 10 and older are required to wear a mask while on a bus.  Do not come to school if you have fever or are feeling sick.  The Lost & Found box is full of coats and jackets. VI. Lunchtime Weather: VII. Lunch Menu: * Crispito * Cheeseburger * Spicy Chicken Sandwich * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Cobb Salad

The Jr. Ladycats & Bearcats played at Malvern on Monday JV Girls / Malvern-17 Mena-11 Jr. Girls / Mena-44 Malvern-19 JV Boys / Malvern-24 Mena-23 Jr. Boys / Malvern-60 Mena-21 Mena will play at Fountain Lake on Thursday! https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics

Mr. Rodney Dominguez putting the Clorox 360 Electrostatic Sprayer through it’s paces. Sanitizing & cleaning remains a high priority at Mena Public Schools. https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/.../6159da38-7fc0-44e1.../

Click the link for the Meal Order Form for December 14th - December 18th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckEl98VzLP3jzWLouhsCGr9VuVR7INxrIiMesiSUD4abQvEw/viewform

Flex Fridays continue for the rest of 2020 ! Flex Friday is a day for students to work virtually if desired, while having the option to attend school and receive extra assistance as needed. Blended learners are invited to receive assistance on Flex Fridays.

MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS Monday, December 7 th   I. The 6 th grade Quiz Bowl team will meet right after today’s announcements. II. From Mr. McCormick: There will be a FFA meeting tomorrow in the Agri building during ACHIEVE. Meet Mr. McCormick in the Cafeteria after tomorrow’s announcements. III. Reminders:  Every student aged 10 and older are required to wear a mask while on a bus.  Do not come to school if you have fever or are feeling sick.  The Lost & Found box is full of coats and jackets. IV. Lunchtime Weather: V. Lunch Menu: * Beef Fingers * Bacon Cheeseburger * Chicken Sandwich * Waffle Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey Croissant Sandwich * Chef Salad

The Jr. Ladycats & Bearcats pay at Malvern on Monday. Games begin at 4:30pm.

December 21st & 22nd are Virtual Days for Students. They will be followed by the Winter Break December 23rd - January 1st & a District Professional Development Day on January 4th. Classes will resume at Mena Public Schools on Tuesday, January 5th. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/.../Calendar_2020-2021...

The basketball games at Waldron , which were postponed earlier, will be played on Saturday, Dec 12th starting at 1:00pm. Games will include 7th Grade, Jr. High & Sr. High boys and girls. GO BEARCATS!

December 21st & 22nd are Virtual Days for Students. They will be followed by the Winter Break December 23rd - January 1st & a District Professional Development Day on January 4th. Classes will resume at Mena Public Schools on Tuesday, January 5th. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/828040/Calendar_2020-2021.pdf

Blended & virtual student meals for December 7th - December 11th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.

The Mena Jr. Ladycats & Bearcats played at Trinity Christian in Fort Smith Thursday. JV Girls/ Trinity-11 Mena-6 Jr. Girls/ Trinity-30 Mena-23 JV Boys / Mena-17 Trinity-8 Varsity Boys / Mena-34 Trinity-28 Mena will next play at Malvern on Monday 12/7. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics...

Click the link to find your age group! https://docs.google.com/document/d/16_gcnrsHqs4wa8bQLYOcYbZvCb-1BTAA8bNJ_gCEIQM/edit

Due to the logistics of the bus routes, we are sorry to have to cancel the announcement made at the beginning of the week with Flex Friday meals. We will be sending the meals home on Thursday, until further notice, as we have been doing. The food will be handed out on the bus when your student gets off. Or given to car riders before they are dismissed for the day. We sincerely apologize for any confusion this has caused and look forward to providing your children with meals for Flex Friday.

MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday, December 3 rd   I. As the numbers of Covid cases rise in our community, our district administration wants to remind all bus riders ages 10 and over, that you are required to wear your mask at all times while on a bus. II. Reminders:  The ball box will be closed today during Lunch “B.”  Do not come to school if you have fever or are feeling sick.  There are only 2 weeks left in the semester. Be sure and finish strong by completing all work and getting them turned in on time. This is especially important for those of you working from home. III. Lunchtime Weather: If it is not raining, we will go outside today but you will need to stay on the hard surfaces and keep out of the grass. IV. Lunch Menu: * Baked Chicken * Chicken Tenders * Hamburger * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad

The Jr. Bearcats & Ladycats play at Trinity in Fort Smith on Thursday at 4:30pm. No fans will be allowed to attend.

Click the link for the Meal Order Form for December 7th - December 11th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUUrdRrRkBGqjMlbl6TAQx8cT7KJWKcqUfEUXHEBna5JgBhw/viewform

MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, December 2 nd   I. Yesterday there was quite a bit of trash left outside after both lunches. If this problem continues, you will be prohibited from taking food and drinks outside for an indefinite period of time. II. Due to the number of footballs and basketballs being left outside during Lunch “B” for the past few days, the ball box will be locked today and tomorrow, during Lunch “B.” In the future, if you take a ball outside, it is your responsibility to return it. III. There is a change to the food distribution that usually takes place on Thursdays for students that will not be at school on Flex Friday. Instead of getting your meals on Thursday afternoon, the school will be delivering the meal to your house on Friday, if you are not at school. During ACHIEVE tomorrow, you will be asked whether or not you are going to be at school for Flex Friday. If you are unsure, please discuss this with your parents this evening so that you can give us a firm answer tomorrow. IV. Lunchtime Weather: V. Lunch Menu: * Mini Corn Dogs with Mac & Cheese * Meatball Sub * Hot Dog * Wing Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad

Flex Friday Meal Changes Beginning Friday December 4th, Mena Schools will be delivering meals for students participating in Flex Fridays, instead of sending meals home with them on Thursday afternoons.

Congratulations to Mena Middle School Choir students Abbi Koppein, Emily Dodson, and Yennyte Tecson for making All Region Choir. Great job!