Mena Middle School

MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday, February 9 th   I. 7 th & 8 th grade Quiz Bowl will meet in the Conference Room right after these announcements. II. Any 7 th or 8 th grade boy that is interested in participating in track, will meet with Coach Luttmer in the gym tomorrow during ACHIEVE. III. From Mrs. Breedlove: Valentine's Day is coming up. Cheerleaders will be selling 'Crushes for your crush, or your friends.' Crushes can be purchased at lunch for $1 and will be passed out during 7th period on Friday. IV. Students, due to our Wifi issues, make sure that the Wifi is turned OFF on you phones. V. From Mrs. Rose: Prize winners from the Kindness Challenge Drawing are Rayleigh Goodnight, Riya Desai, Zeke Kupper, William Higgens, Emmi Ownes, and John Gomez.  Stop by Mrs. Rose's office to claim your prize. VI. Next Monday, February 15 th , will be a virtual learning day for students. You will not be attending school that day. VII. There is a small possibility of some wintery weather at the end of this week or early next week. If there is wintery weather early in the morning before school, listen to the local radio stations KENA 104.1 or KQOR 105.3 or look at the district’s Facebook pages for information regarding school closing. VIII. Lunchtime Weather: The forecast shows some frigid cold daytime temperatures arriving in a couple of days. Dress appropriately. IX. Lunch Menu: * Hang Time Basket * Cheeseburger * Spicy Chicken Sandwich * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Cobb Salad

There will be no classes at Mena Public Schools on Monday, February 15th.. This will be a virtual day for students. Holly Harshman Elementary is scheduling Parent/Teacher Conferences for 2/15 from 8:30am-8:30pm. See an earlier post for details. Mena High School will also be conducting CAP conferences for 8th-11th grade students on 2/15. CAP stands for Career Action Planning. The purpose is to assist students and parents in planning their schedule for 21/22.

MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS Monday, February 8 th   I. Any 7 th or 8 th grade girl that is interested in participating in track, will meet with Coach Goss today in the MMS Gym right after these announcements. II. 6 th grade Quiz Bowl will meet in the Cafeteria right after these announcements. III. If you think you might receive a Valentine delivery this Friday, make your parents aware that state law does not allow inflated balloons on a school bus. If you have a balloon and you ride a bus, it will be deflated before you get on your bus. IV. There has been an increase is a couple of problem areas lately: 1) Cell phones – you are allowed to use your phones outside at breakfast, lunch, and after school…nowhere else. 2) Bus behavior – Follow the bus rules and safety guidelines or you may be facing ISS or a temporary bus suspension. V. Lunchtime Weather: The forecast shows some frigid cold daytime temperatures arriving in a couple of days. Dress appropriately. VI. Lunch Menu: * Pork Carnitas * Chicken Sandwich * Chicken Nugget Bowl * Hamburger * PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Chef Salad

Mena played Arkadelphia at the Union Bank Center on Friday. Jr. Boys / Arkadelphia-63 Mena-18 JV Boys / Mena-32 Arkadelphia-18 Sr. Girls / Mena-49 Arkadelphia-30 Sr. Boys / Arkadelphia-77 Mena-39 The Mena JV Boys, Sr. Girls & Sr. Boys play at DeQueen on Monday beginning at 5:00pm. https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics

Click the link for the Meal Order Form for February 15th - February 19th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczcEGBu54QyCZkdAINLVlmsEUM6z2C9IOaPp_0owF2mPxdAA/viewform

Future Farmers of America State Officers , Kyleen Hewitt & Sarah Thomas, are at Mena High School today for the Chapter Leadership Conference. Mena FFA members & officers are learning leadership & teamwork skills while interacting in drills led by Hewitt & Thomas.

The Mena Sr. Girls, Jr. Girls & Jr. Boys played at Arkadelphia on Thursday. Jr. Girls / Mena-36 Arkadelphia-19 Sr. Girls / Mena-54 Arkadelphia-32 Jr. Boys /Arkadelphia-41 Mena-20 The Jr. Ladycats finish the season as conference runners up at 10-2 with a 14-6 overall record. The Jr. Boys, JV Boys, Sr. Girls & Sr. Boys will play Arkadelphia on Friday at the Union Bank Center.

Attention: Mena High School and Middle School FFA members tomorrow is the FFA Leadership Workshop! Remember to be able to attend your name has to be on the sign up sheet. We are excited and can’t wait for you to experience this great leadership opportunity!

Mena Mayor Seth Smith Declares National School Counseling Week for School Counselors. Pictured l to r (back row); Leilani Rose, Mena Middle School Counselor, Linda Collins, Louise Durham Elementary Counselor, Vicky Maye, Holly Harshman Elementary Counselor, (front row); Linda Heath, Acorn Elementary School Counselor, Tammy Young, Acorn High School Counselor, Mena Mayor Seth Smith, Pam Gross, Mena High School Counselor, Tonya Thacker, Mena High School Counselor.

MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday, February 4 th   I. If you have signed up to try out for Jr High Cheer, you need to fill out the schedule and application in the google classroom. II. From Coach Goss: There will be a JR Girls (7th-9th grade) track meeting on Monday, February 8th during ACHIEVE in the MMS gym. III. Reminder: Students in Lunch “B”: Remember to walk down hallway “B” and circle around by the band room to get into the lunch line. IV. Students, If you are a car rider and arrive late and find that the entry doors to the 6 th grade hall are locked, you will need to “buzz in” at the cafeteria entrance and come to the office for a tardy slip. V. Lunchtime Weather: We will go outside today if the rain holds off. VI. Lunch Menu: * Drumstick * Chicken Tenders * Bacon Cheeseburger * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad

The Mena Project Prevent Team had a working lunch today watching the state meeting live. The Project Prevent Youth Coalition is a tobacco prevention student organization with chapters throughout the state of Arkansas. https://projectpreventar.org/?fbclid=IwAR2ySVJEeugCIqCpk4Cw1HEX_1fL3WYJB4GW6famonZXmypeI9BUHJOLnwQ

The Mena Sr. Girls as well as the Jr. Girls & Boys play at Arkadelphia on Thursday. The first game tips at 4:00pm.

Mena Middle School's Claire Williamson, 7th-grade Geography/History teacher, is excited about receiving new Arkansas History textbooks.

MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, February 3 rd   I. 7 th grade ETS students will be meet in the Cafeteria today right after these announcements. II. From Mrs. Breedlove: If you have signed up to try out for Jr High Cheer, please fill out the schedule and application in the google classroom. III. Lunchtime Weather: IV. Lunch Menu: * Ravioli * Hot Dog * Chicken Sandwich * Wing Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad

MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday, February 2 nd   I. 7 th & 8 th grade Quiz Bowl teams will have practice in the Cafeteria right after these announcements. II. 7 th grade ETS students will be meeting tomorrow during ACHIEVE. III. We are having an increase in vandalism in the restrooms. If any of you have witnessed anyone doing this (writing on the walls, stuffing paper towels in the sinks or toilets, etc) please let the office know. You will remain anonymous. IV. There are still quite a few of you that are repeatedly being told to wear your mask. If these repeat violations continue, a parent will be contacted. If you are in athletics, your coaches will also be notified. Please wear your mask and wear it properly. It is for your protection, the protection of others, and is a requirement to attend school this year. V. Lunchtime Weather: VI. Lunch Menu: * Popcorn Chicken Bowl * Rib Patty Sandwich * Spicy Chicken Sandwich * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Cobb Salad

Kili and Annabelle surprised a classmate at MMS by hiding presents for her in Ms Williamson’s classroom. Thank you Kili and Anabelle your kindness matters!

Mena Middle School student Quinn Dahlem is working as a blended student this year. During the kindness challenge last week Quinn served his mom pizza with an encouraging note.Thank you Quinn for your kindness!

MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS Monday, February 1 st   I. Mrs. Sims is out today so there will be no 6 th grade Quiz Bowl practice today. 7 th & 8 th grade Quiz Bowl teams will have practice tomorrow. II. This is a reminder about our phone policy. You are allowed to use your phones and personal devices outside only, before school, during lunch, and after school. Quite a few of you are using your phones inside the building. Do not risk losing your phone privileges or being sent to ISS for repeat violations. III. 7 th grade ETS will be meeting this Wednesday during ACHIEVE. IV. Reminders:  Keep your Chromebooks charged at home each evening.  If you’re not sure if you ordered a yearbook, check the list on the Cafeteria bulletin board. V. Lunchtime Weather: VI. Lunch Menu: * Fish Sticks with Mac & Cheese * Cheeseburger * Chicken Sandwich * Chili with Grilled Cheese * PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Cobb Salad

Governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed the week of February 1-5, 2021 as National School Counselor Week in Arkansas to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within the U.S. school system and how students are different as a result of what they do. Leilani Rose is one of the best & we are proud to have her at Mena Middle School.