Mena Middle School

Announcements for Tuesday, February 11th Students, several of you are starting to use the cubbies in the cafeteria as a place to store your belongings all day. These cubbies are only for storage of your belongings during lunch. Please get all of your stuff out today. Beginning tomorrow, anything found in the cubbies will be moved to the lost-and-found box. Students, please do not leave your gum on the cafeteria trays. If you are expecting a Valentines delivery here at school on Thursday, please inform you parents that Arkansas Bus Safety Codes prohibit inflated balloons on a bus. If you do ride a bus and receive a balloon, it will have to be deflated before you are allowed on the bus. Reminders: The MMS dance is tonight, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Admission is $5. Make sure your parents know that the dance ends at 8:00. If you want to make a song request, put the song title, name of the artist, and your name on a piece of paper and bring it to Mrs. Rose. Valentines Crush sales continue through Thursday. There will be no school this Friday, February 14, and Monday, February 17. All 8th graders will have their CAP Conferences at the High School on the 17th. More details will be given out later. The Student Council Officers will have a group photo taken on Thursday and the other Student Council members will have their photo taken next Tuesday. From Mrs. Rose: The BADD Club will meet in her office on Thursday during ACHIEVE. There will be a guest speaker, so make every effort to be there. From Mrs. Ponder: The 6th graders recently participated in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Math-A-Thon. They raised $1,430 to help in the fight against childhood cancer and other diseases. Thank you for making a difference and helping others! The following students need to meet Mrs. Ponder in the Cafeteria after these announcements for a group photo. Dax McMillon Bre Crider Dylon Morris Kailye Gates Ava Fields Pascha Wilstrand Eli Swall Kilee Rowe Katie Rowe Carmindy Ashcraft Mallori Brotherton Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Chili, MTO Nachos, MTO Tortilla Line 2 – Meat Lovers’ Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Cobb Salad Concession – Bacon Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders Club / Group Meetings:

The Mena Middle School Valentine Dance is tonight from 6-8pm in the cafeteria !

Mena School EAST Program Receives Grants Case Wiles and Baylen Wright, 8th Graders in EAST at Mena Schools started a project “The Secret Garden”. Holly Harshmen Elementary had a designated garden area which needed attention. Case and Baylen decided to take on the project. They have worked diligently to make improvements since August. They have completed their fire pit, which they dug by hand, and are in the process of purchasing plants and trees for the garden. Other EAST students have joined to help by designing a Hammock and Reading Tent area. With a grant from Farm Bureau, they will create a vegetable garden and outdoor classroom area to help increase the agriculture awareness of students. This is a wonderful learning opportunity, allowing students to apply their knowledge. Case and Baylen will be teaching other students what they have learned from generations of family farming. Pictured are Polk County Farm Bureau Agency Manager Tony Hooper Case Wiles, Charlotte Wiles ,Melissa Lunsford, Baylen Wright & Cliff Sherrer

Announcements for Monday, February 10th Reminders: The MMS dance is tomorrow evening, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. If you want to make a song request, put the song title, name of the artist, and your name on a piece of paper and bring it to the front office. Valentines Crush sales continue through Thursday. Today is the last day for 6th graders to turn in Dental Sealant forms. There will be no school this Friday, February 14, and Monday, February 17. All 8th graders will have their CAP Conferences at the High School on the 17th. More details will be given out later. From Mrs. Sikes: All FBLA members need to go to her room for a few minutes after these announcements. From Mr. Goodnight: There will be no Archery practice this week. From Mrs. Lunsford: Group photos of the Student Council Officers will be taken this Thursday during ACHIEVE. The remaining Student Council Representatives will have a group photo taken next Tuesday, February 18th. Also, check the bulletin board by the Cafeteria if you need to see if you’ve purchased a yearbook. This Wednesday, our Junior High Lady Cats and Bearcats will be wrapping up a very successful basketball season as they play in the District Tournament at Nashville. Good luck Cats! Lunchtime Weather: If it is not raining, we will be going outside during lunch. Stay on the hard surfaces. Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Beef Fingers, MTO Soup Line Line 2 – Sausage Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Ham Chef Salad Concession – Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, Rib Patty Sandwich Club / Group Meetings: At this time, 6th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room. All FBLA members need to go to Mrs. Sikes’ room.

Announcements for Friday, February 7th ** All MMS Choir students: Do not go to the High School Choir Room today, instead, report to the MMS Choir Room. REMINDERS: MMS Dance next Tuesday evening. Cheerleader sign-up deadline is today. This is for current 7th & 8th graders only. Sign up for next year’s 7th graders will be later. Valentines Crush sales continue today and next week. Tonight is Senior Night for the Lady Cats & Bearcats at the UBC. Senior recognition will begin at 5:30, followed by the two varsity games. There will be no school on Friday, February 14, and Monday, February 17. Monday is the last day to turn in dental sealant forms for 6th graders From Mrs. Ellison: The following students need to go to her room after these announcements: Greyson Kremers Judah Brewer Lily Rowland Troy Hedgepeth Briley Parker Makien Ortiz River Pierce Lunchtime Weather: You will be allowed to go outside for lunch today, however, you do have the option of staying in the library. Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Burrito with Cheese Sauce, MTO Baked Potato Line 2 – Sausage & Jalapeno Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Pizza Salad Concession – Bacon Cheeseburger, Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich Club / Group Meetings: At this time, you are released to your assigned area for FLEX Friday.

The Mena Jr. High played at Bauxite Thursday night. The 7th grade girls won by a score of 15-13... The JV Jr. Ladycats won 26-7 & The Varsity Jr. Ladycats lost 22-25. The Jr. Bearcat JV won 30-17 and they boys varsity won 54-44. The district tournament will be played next week & we will post the bracket when it becomes available.

Announcements for Wednesday, February 5th REMINDERS: Parent / Teacher Conferences will take place this evening, 3:30 – 6:30 pm in the MMS Cafeteria. Mid-term progress reports will be handed out. MMS Dance next Tuesday evening. Cheerleader sign-up deadline is Friday. This is for current 7th & 8th graders only. Sign up for next year’s 7th graders will be later. Valentines Crush sales begin tomorrow during both lunches. There will be no school on Friday, February 14, and Monday, February 17. This Friday will be the last home basketball games for the High School Lady Cats and Bearcats. It will also be Senior night. Recognition of Seniors will begin at 5:30, followed by the two varsity games against Bauxite. Lunchtime Weather: We will remain indoors during lunch today. You are allowed to use your phone / device once you leave the Cafeteria. Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Cheese Ravioli, Boneless Wings Line 2 – Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Turkey Chef Salad Concession – Rib Patty Sandwich, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich

This is the last week to sign up for Jr. High & Sr. High cheer tryouts. The tryout signup sheets for the 2020-2021 Cheerleading Team and Competition Team, and Mascot are in the office. Please see Coach Hughes in room 315 for any questions about tryouts or cheer.

Announcements for Tuesday, February 4th I. Parent / Teacher Conferences will take place tomorrow evening, 3:30 – 6:30 pm in the MMS Cafeteria. Mid-term progress reports will be handed out. II. The next MMS dance will take place one week from today, February 11 th , in the MMS Cafeteria. III. A four-day weekend is just around the corner – there will be no school on Friday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day) and Monday, February 17 th (Presidents Day). IV. Please check the lost-and-found box for your missing items. Once again, it is overflowing with coats, hoodies, shoes, lunch boxes, etc. V. From Mrs. Breedlove: This Friday is the deadline to sign up for Cheerleader tryouts. Also, The Valentines Crush Fundraiser is coming up. The Cheerleaders will be selling Crushes during both lunches starting this Thursday. $1 for a Crush and $1 to add candy to it. They will be delivered the following Thursday, February 13th at the end of the day. VI. Lunchtime Weather: We will remain indoors during lunch today. You are allowed to use your phone / device once you leave the Cafeteria. VII. Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Salisbury Steak, MTO Tortilla, MTO Nachos Line 2 – Meat Lovers’ Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Cobb Salad Concession – Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders

Announcements for Monday, February 1st Reminders: Parent / Teacher Conferences are Wednesday, 3:30 – 6:30, in the MMS Cafeteria. Mid-Term Progress Reports will be handed out. The Jr High Lady Cats and Bearcats will host DeQueen at Rackley Gymnasium tonight for their last home games of the season. The first game will tip off at 4:30. The flu has started to hit in our community. Keep your hands washed and don’t touch other people or their stuff. Here are the Kindness Challenge Prize Winners. If your name is on the list, see Mrs. Rose: 6th Grade: Jessie Beaver, Quinn Dahlem, Grace Brewer, Angel Keiffer, Bradlee McCravens, Willam Gorsuch, Gabby Cross 7th Grade: Reagan Gates, Abi Koppein, Janey Smedley, Kaieler Hastey, Psalm Wilstrand, Ashlynn Moore 8th Grade: Alyana Fisk, Haylee McCravens, Bracey Turner, Bekah Ogden, Jaeli Fields, Lacey Floyd Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Fish Sticks with Mac & Cheese, MTO Chicken & Waffle Bar Line 2 – Sausage Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Ham Chef Salad Concession – Hamburger, Steak Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich

Parent Teacher Conferences at Mena Middle School & Mena High School will be held this Wednesday, February 5, after school from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Thank you Mena Mayor, Seth Smith for the signing of a proclamation for Feb. 3-7,2020 as National School Counseling Week. The Mena School Counselors were recognized at the HHE Bearcat Eyes Are Watching Pep Assembly on Friday, Jan. 31st. for the extraordinary difference they make in our schools

Announcements for Friday, January 31st Reminders: Kindness Challenge sheets must be turned in to your ACHIEVE teacher today in order for you to be entered into the prize drawings. BADD members will meet in Mrs. Rose’s office after these announcements Parent / Teacher Conferences are next Wednesday If you get a ball out of the ball box and take it outside, it is your responsibility to return it after lunch. Because there were 3 balls left outside during Lunch “A” yesterday, the ball box will remain locked today during Lunch “A.” Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Cristpitos, MTO Baked Potato Line 2 – Sausage & Jalapeno Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Pizza Salad Concession – Hamburger, Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich

Our district AMI Assignment Completion Day percentage was 98.55%. Our required goal was 90% completion. Since our district learners exceeded the required percentage, we will be able to use our AMI Day 1 as a school day. Our last day of school is still Friday, May 22nd. Thank you to students, parents, teachers, and administration for your successful use of our 1st AMI Day.

MMS February menu!

MMS Family & Consumer Science students received a presentation from Harbor House on the dangers of vaping, smoking & underage drinking today.

Announcements for Thursday, January 30th Reminders: Robotics Club will meet after school today in the Library Kindness Challenge sheets must be turned in to your ACHIEVE teacher by tomorrow in order for you to be entered into the prize drawings. BADD members will meet in Mrs. Rose’s office during ACHIEVE this Friday and do a campus cleanup. You are encouraged to wear your BADD shirt. Several of you are still wanting to sprint down the hall on the way to lunch. If you are seen running, you will be made to wait and go to the back of the line. Mid-Term Parent / Teacher Conferences are next Wednesday evening, 3:30 – 6:30 pm Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Mini Corn Dogs, MTO Tortilla, MTO Nachos Line 2 – Cheeseburger Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad Concession – Meatball Sub, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders

Mena School District was represented proudly at the 6th grade quiz bowl at UA Rich Mountain on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. Our 6th grade Gifted and Talented students won 1st place after a long eventful day. We are very proud of our students and their hard work definitely paid off. These students were not only able to display their vast array of knowledge but they also encouraged each other throughout the day. They truly displayed the Bearcat pride. Pictured are: Eli Swall, Kate Wilson, Dax McMellon, Lynnlee Cook, Elliott Dugan, Sydney Jones, Levi Neufeld, Jackson Thompson, Max Rocha, Mackenzie Vega, Jayden Cox, Chloe Hooper, Brandon Dong, Tripp Hensley, Vally Reppo, Andrew Erickson, and Beck Vacca.

Announcements for Wednesday, January 29th Reminders: Today is the deadline to complete your AMI assignments for last week’s snow day Robotics Club will meet after school tomorrow in the Library 8th grade ETS students will be meeting today right after the announcements Kindness Challenge sheets must be turned in to your ACHIEVE teacher by Friday in order for you to be entered into the prize drawings. From Mrs. Rose: BADD members will meet in Mrs. Rose’s office during ACHIEVE this Friday and do a campus cleanup. You are encouraged to wear your BADD shirt. Lunchtime Weather: We will go outside as long as it is not raining. Please do not get off of the hard surfaces. Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Chili, MTO Boneless Wings Line 2 – Fiesta Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Turkey Chef Salad Concession – Bacon Cheeseburger, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich.

Congratulations to the BADD coloring contest winners. Honorable Mention goes to Kenzie Davis, Brooklyn Carls and Abi Koppein. 3rd Place is Autumn Lockhart, 2nd Jessica Smudrick and 1st is Hailey Needham.