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.
The Jr. Bearcats picked up their 5th win & the Sr. Bearcats earned their 4th win at the UBC on Friday.
Jr. Boys / Mena-42 Bauxite-40
Sr. Boys / Mena-53 Bauxite-37
The Jr. Boys play at Arkadelphia on Thursday 2/4 & Both the Jr. & Sr. Boys host Arkadelphia on Friday 2/5.
Seth accepted the kindness challenge this week by cleaning up at lunch today. Thank you Seth! We challenge everyone to keep the kindness going even when nobody is watching! Happy Friday!
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for February 8th - February 12th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWzogLrq8NYjQb1aN1eAVYoo4ysMbN5gHrw8CPAh142W9tQw/viewform
Zoey has been spreading kindness this week at MMS by helping her classmates on a project in Mrs Luttmer’s science class. Thank you Zoey!
Blended & virtual student meals for February 1st - February 5th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, January 28 th
I. Reminders:
Today and tomorrow is your last chance to claim items out of the Lost & Found box.
Charge your Chromebooks at home every evening.
II. Some of you that are fairly new to our school received a packet of forms when you first
enrolled. Several of you received a new packet yesterday. Please return those signed
forms to the office as soon as possible. These forms are required as a part of your
registration.
III. From Mrs. Lunsford: Teacher Aides and Library Aides please go to Mrs. Lunsford's room
tomorrow (Friday) right after the announcements, for your Yearbook Photo.
IV. If you are not sure whether or not you ordered a Yearbook, there is a list posted on the
bulletin board in the hall near the Cafeteria.
V. ** Today’s Kindness Challenge Quotes:
“A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.” ~ Eeyore
“Love is the only force capable of turning an enemy into a friend.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
VI. Lunchtime Weather:
VII. Lunch Menu:
* Beef Fingers * Chicken Tenders * Meatball Sub * Taco Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad
More MMS Certified Kind Students!
Madison helps hold the door for her classmates daily. Thank you Madison
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lee Smith took the lead by getting his Covid-19 Vaccination today. Dr. Smith will begin his new position as Superintendent of Mena Public Schools in the 2021/2022 school year.
