MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, March 18 th
I. Here are the current standings in the Pennies for the Plunge competition. Today is the last
day of the competition and the winning ACHIEVE class will have a donut party on April 1 st .
5 th Place – Mrs. Gann
4 th Place – Mrs. Dollar
3 rd Place – Mr. Huntington
2 nd Place – Mrs. Brooks
1 st Place – Mrs. Breedlove
II. Reminder – We will be on the standard bell schedule when we return from Spring Break.
III. While you are on Spring Break, keep in mind that our Go-Guardian will still be operating
and sending alerts for any inappropriate use of Chromebooks, to our Tech Department.
You should have no need to use your Chromebooks over Spring Break.
IV. There have been a couple of days this week where several balls and cafeteria trays have
been left outside at the end of Lunch “B.” If this continues to be a problem, students in
Lunch “B” will be prohibited from eating outside for several days along with the ball box
remaining locked.
V. Lunchtime Weather:
VI. Lunch Menu:
* Chili * Chicken Tenders * Hamburger * Taco Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad
Order you MMS Yearbook now at this link
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The Jr. Bearcats are already preparing for the 2021 football season at Bearcat Stadium today!
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, March 16 th
I. The 7 th & 8 th grade Quiz Bowl teams will meet in the Conference room at the end of these
announcements.
II. Report cards will be handed out today in you ACHIEVE class.
III. 6 th grade ETS students will be meeting tomorrow during ACHIEVE.
IV. Here are the current standings in the Pennies for the Plunge competition. You still have 3
days left to get your ACHIEVE class in to 1 st place and win the donut party:
5 th Place – McCormick
4 th Place – Breedlove
3 rd Place – Swall
2 nd Place – Dollar
1 st Place – Huntington
V. It has been decided that on the Monday that we return from Spring Break, we will return to
our normal bell schedule, that we haven’t used since last year. Basically, there will only be
one bell to begin each class. All students will change classes at the same time. Again, this
begins when we return from Spring Break.
VI. Lunchtime Weather:
VII. Lunch Menu:
* Hang Time Basket * Cheeseburger * Spicy Chicken Sandwich
* Taco Bar * PB&J * Deli Sandwich * Cobb Salad
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, March 15 th
I. The 6 th grade Quiz Bowl will meet in the Conference room at the end of these
announcements.
II. At the end of these announcements there is a list of students that need to go see Mrs.
Johnson in her math classroom.
III. This is the last week of school before Spring Break. Report cards will be handed out in the
next day or two.
IV. The Pennies for the Plunge contest continues through this Thursday. Please continue to
bring your loose change for Special Olympics and place it in the jar in your ACHIEVE class.
Remember, the winning ACHIEVE class will receive a donut party.
V. Tonight’s High School home soccer games against Centerpoint have been cancelled.
VI. It was one year ago that schools across Arkansas shut down due to Covid. Many schools
across the nation still have not returned to on-site learning but we have been successful in
doing so because you have all done a good job complying with the Covid guidelines set by
our Governor and the ADH. Please continue to do this, as we have noticed that some of
you are beginning to get a little “forgetful”, especially with your masks.
VII. Lunchtime Weather:
VIII. Lunch Menu:
* Pork Carnitas * Chicken Sandwich * Hamburger * Chicken Nugget Bowl
* PB&J * Deli Sandwich * Chef Salad
This morning during enrichment FFA members learned about all the upcoming FFA events 7 HAD some fun competing in team building activities!
In this challenging and pandemic year, I believe we have seen just how important the arts are in our world. Music is a big part of how we survive in difficulty, celebrate in good times, bond with others, and create memories. Music can be our escape or how we connect with our own emotions. I am thankful that theatre incorporates music in so many ways. Students need to see how music defines a scene, a character, a feeling, or changes the atmosphere in a production. -JESSICA KROPP-
Mena Middle School 7th graders completed their study of the body systems with the frog dissection lab recently. Students were able to use lab tools and practice proper dissection methods to examine the exterior and interior organs of the frog.
Mena Public School employees were given an opportunity to take the Johnson & Johnson Covid Vaccine today. Pictured is District Maintenance Supervisor DANNY MINTON. Many chose to take the Moderna Vaccine earlier this year.
Mena Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences will be held for struggling students March 16th, 17th & 18th. Parents can sign up to talk to a teacher on the phone or virtually by using the teacher's link on this page. Click the link to get started.
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MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, March 9 th
I. 7 th & 8th grade Quiz Bowl will meet in the Conference Room right after these
announcements.
II. Reminders:
The Pennies for the Plunge for Special Olympics continues until March 18 th .
The 3 rd grading quarter ends this Friday.
III. All current 8 th & 9 th graders that signed up for Jr High Cheer will have a mandatory parent
meeting tomorrow evening, 5:30, at the High School PAC (Auditorium). Cheer candidates
and a parent are required to attend.
IV. Lunchtime Weather:
V. Lunch Menu:
* Popcorn Chicken Bowl * Rib Patty Sandwich * Spicy Chicken Sandwich
* Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Cobb Salad
Attention Mena High School and Middle School FFA Members: This week we will be competing in the Cream of the Crop virtual judging contest. This is for CDE teams only! You will compete during your normal practice time this week. If you are unable to compete during the normal practice time or can not make it to practice please let Mr. Maye, Goodnight, or McCormick know! That way we can figure out a time for you to compete this week. You will need to make sure and bring your Chromebook with you to practice!
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, March 8 th
I. This grading quarter ends this Friday. Make every effort to get all of your assignments
completed before report cards are issued.
II. 6 th grade Quiz Bowl will meet in the Conference Room right after these announcements.
III. The Pennies for the Plunge campaign starts today. Between now and March 18 th , the
ACHIEVE class that contributes the most money for Special Olympics will receive a donut
party.
IV. Lunchtime Weather:
V. Lunch Menu:
* Fish Sticks with Mac & Cheese * Cheeseburger * Chicken Sandwich
* Chili with Grilled Cheese * PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Cobb Salad
Congratulations to Autumn Lockhart and Kaylee Noble. Both applied and were accepted to participate in this year's Girls of Promise Conference. Girls of Promise, an initiative of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas, exposes girls to opportunities and mentors in STEAM fields. GOP has the goal of increasing the number of women in higher-level STEAM courses, careers and putting them on the path to achieving economic security as women. The Girls of Promise Conference is open to 8th-grade girls who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math in Arkansas! Students will spend multiple days learning about various STEAM careers, enhancing their skills, and meeting women mentors excelling in their fields. The conference will be held virtually, April 1 and 2. If you see these two ladies give them a virtual high five!
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, March 4 th
I. This grading quarter ends one week from tomorrow. Make every effort to get all of your
assignments completed before report cards are issued.
II. Next Monday, March 8 th , the Pennies for the Plunge campaign will begin. Its purpose is to
raise money for the Special Olympics. Each ACHIEVE teacher will have a collection jar in
their classroom. Students are encouraged to fill the jars with as many pennies (or any type
of currency), as often as possible. The contest ends on March 18 th . Whichever ACHIEVE
class collects the most money will win a donut party.
III. Students, if you receive unwanted emails on your school account, please do not reply to it
as this simply complicates the issue. Also students, you are not to send emails to other
students, either individually or to a group, unless it is approved by and directed by a
teacher.
IV. Tomorrow during ACHIEVE, the following students will have their photo taken for the
yearbook:
Isabel Vacca Zoey Andrews Charlie Self
Elijah Smith Johnny Corbett Mason Davis
V. From Mrs. Brooks: The following students need to go to the Library with your Chromebook
and see Mrs. Brooks:
Tristan Hansen Kaylee Wisnoski Ross Wells Jude Andrews
Brayden Wilson Sawyer Golden
VI. Lunchtime Weather:
VII. Lunch Menu:
* Beef Fingers * Chicken Tenders * Meatball Sub * Taco Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad
The MMS Project Prevent Team had a working lunch today. Team members participated in the Project Prevent March state virtual meeting.
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, March 3 rd
I. The Jr High Cheerleader parent meeting scheduled for this evening has been moved to
next Wednesday. However, all Jr High Cheer candidates will be meeting with Mrs.
Breedlove in the Cafeteria right after these announcements. She will take you to the high
school for the meeting.
II. Reminders:
Charge your Chromebooks at home every evening.
If you take a ball outside during lunch, return it to the ball box after lunch.
Pick up your trash outside during breakfast & lunch.
III. Lunchtime Weather:
IV. Lunch Menu:
* Crispito * Cheeseburger * Corn Dog * Wing Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad
