Mena Middle School

Today’s Announcements: I. The 6 th grade ETS students will meet in the cafeteria after these announcements. II. From Mr. McCormick: 8th grade FFA members who are wanting to be officers - don't forget to pick up an application in Mr. McCormick's room or fill one out online in the Mena FFA google classroom. The applications are due tomorrow. III. Reminder: As Covid cases rise in our community, it is important that you do not come to school if you are not feeling well. IV. Lunchtime Weather: V. Lunch Menu: * Baked Potato * Hamburger * Spicy Chicken Sandwich * Wing Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Turkey Salad

The Jr. Bearcats hosted Lake Hamilton Tuesday at the Union Bank Center Mena lost the JV game 7-41 & Mena lost the varsity game 12-60 The Jr. Bearcats will host Greenwood on Thursday & games begin at 4:30pm in the UBC.

As part of a coordinated response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in partnership with the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas has developed a Parent/Guardian Survey for soliciting family input on what is working now and what may be considered for the future. We encourage you to share the survey link with your families and ask them to complete the survey before November 20th. A Spanish version of the survey is available here. The survey seeks to involve families in an organized, ongoing and timely way in planning, review, and improvement. The survey will provide feedback regarding: * family concerns * how families are making decisions * family awareness of options and resources available * family considerations for the future The intention of this survey is not to identify individual school or district responses, but rather to establish an understanding of the state as a whole. The information will be aggregated by region only; therefore, families will be asked to identify the region of the state in which they live in order to understand the distribution of the survey without specifically identifying any district or school by name. OEP will be sharing results at the December State Board meeting. Follow this link to the Survey:https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X7aRF3ErNNXFel... Or copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser: https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X7aRF3ErNNXFel...

The Jr. High & JV teams will play beginning at 4:00pm in the Union Bank Center.

Announcements: Tuesday, November 10 th     I. Corona Virus cases in our community are on the rise. Remember to follow all mask and social distancing guidelines. If you need a mask break, simply distance yourself from everyone else. II. The 7 th & 8 th grade Quiz Bowl Team will meet right after these announcements. III. The 6 th grade ETS students will be meeting tomorrow after the announcements. IV. Despite a few warnings, several of you are still wanting to use your school email for social chatting with friends. If this continues, your email contacts will be edited to where you will only be able to contact your teachers. V. Picture re-takes are tomorrow and should begin during 1 st period. These pictures are voluntary. If you were absent on the first picture day, however, you need to have your picture taken for the yearbook. You are not required to purchase pictures. Come to the front office if you need an order form. VI. Lunchtime Weather: VII. Lunch Menu: * Baked Chicken * Chicken Tenders * Hot Dog * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Cobb Salad

We are still in need of items for our Christmas Shop. If you have a gift drawer or some new or gently used items please consider sending them our way. Mena Middle School will host our 7th Annual Christmas Shop. We want to continue to offer this opportunity to model giving. We are seeking new or very gently used items students would enjoy giving to parents. Small items are preferred as gifts will travel home from school. We will be setting up shop the week after Thanksgiving. If you would like to contribute to our store please drop off items at MMS Office or contact Mrs. Rose or Mrs. Gann and we will arrange to pick up items.

Retakes and make-up picture day with Lifetouch for MHS & MMS School Pictures, which will be on Wednesday, November 11.

Announcements: Monday, November 9 th     I. There are only 2 weeks of school left until Thanksgiving Break. Thanksgiving Break will take place the week of November 23 – 27. II. The 6 th grade Quiz Bowl Team will meet right after these announcements. III. Picture re-takes are this Wednesday. These pictures are voluntary. If you were absent on the first picture day, however, you need to have your picture taken for the yearbook. You are not required to purchase pictures. Come to the front office if you need a form. IV. Reminder: Basketball season begins this week. There will be no ballgames in the Middle School Gym this year, all games will be at the Union Bank Center at the High School. You must wear a mask to the ballgames and must keep your mask on at all times unless you are eating or drinking. With basketball being an indoor event, the mask requirement will be strictly enforced. V. Lunchtime Weather: If we are able to go outside today, please stay on the hard surfaces and stay out of the grass. VI. Lunch Menu: * Salisbury Steak * Meatball Sub * Double Cheeseburger * Waffle Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Chef Salad

Click the link for the meal order form for the week of November 16th-20th. PIck up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSel720L9Gxpp0xjQUkSKZFcjcIgmBbKpe4MmbOBkAJOGFPTeg/viewform

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/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzWskHVttYPxEZDVMEKoA3wmAYMklJ_J7EkE0_h8kvnJhCfA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3mqMxdDgj7nox7lWff2HSNgtcqJgMviv1iqzZcU8rnkbsKEMWnelcerkI

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Blended & virtual student meals for November 2nd - November 6th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.

November menu's for MMS !