Mena Middle School

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.

Announcements for Tuesday, January 28th Reminders: Remember to complete your AMI work by tomorrow Robotics Club will meet after school this Thursday, in the Library 8th grade ETS students will be meeting tomorrow 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: 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. Ladies please come see Mrs. Rose to claim your prize. It looks like it may be quite some time before our intercom is repaired. I will try to post the announcements on the Library windows each day. Lunchtime Weather: We will remain inside today. You may use your phone / device once you have left the cafeteria. Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Chicken Parmesan, MTO Nachos, MTO Tortilla Line 2 – Meat Lover’s Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Cobb Salad Concession – Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders

The Mena School District is working with the Division of Elementary & Secondary Education to implement a framework developed by Marzano Research called High Reliability Schools. As part of this process we are collecting feedback from parents, staff, and administrators through an online survey administered by the Hanover Research firm. Survey responses will be anonymous and data will only be reported as a group. Surveys are available starting Tuesday, January 28th and closing Friday, February 14th. You will see two questions in this survey that ask whether you are a European Union citizen or are currently located in the European Union (EU). Hanover Research is required to ask these questions to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation, a new EU policy that gives citizens and others traveling in the EU greater control over their personal data. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. To begin, please click the following link: https://bit.ly/2TPnfjN We appreciate your participation and thank you for your time. Paulette Sherrer, ED.S Assistant Superintendent

Announcements for Monday, January 27th Reminders: Remember to complete your AMI work by next Wednesday. Robotics Club will meet after school this Thursday, in the Library . There will be no GT meetings this week. 6th grade ETS students will be meeting in the Conference room after these announcements. 8th grade ETS students will be meeting this Wednesday. From Mrs. Rose: Today ACHIEVE teachers will hand out the Kindness Challenge check off sheets. Work hard this week to check off as many kind acts as possible. Kindness sheets are due back to your ACHIEVE teacher by Friday. All sheets that are returned with some kind acts will be entered into a prize drawing. We will have multiple prizes for each grade. One of the prizes is a free pass to our next dance! Be kind this week in all that you do. Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Chicken Drumstick, MTO Pasta Bar Line 2 – Sausage Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Ham Chef Salad Concession – Cheeseburger, Steak Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich Club / Group Meetings:

Announcements for Friday, January 24th Reminders: BADD Club coloring sheet entries are due to Mrs. Rose by the end of the day today. Remember to complete your AMI work by next Wednesday. Students who have turned in their Parent Permission Form for the Robotics Club will be meeting after school next Thursday in the Library. There will be a student list posted on the bulletin board near the Cafeteria. From Mrs. Sikes: FBLA members that are attending next month’s conference, need to go to her room after these announcements. From Mrs. Lunsford: EAST Conference competitions are due today. EAST students need to go to the MMS EAST room after these announcements to complete your submission. From Mrs. Ponder: 6th grade math classes will be kicking off next week’s Kindness Week by participating in the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital Math-a-Thon. Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Chicken Spaghetti, MTO Baked Potato Line 2 – Sausage & Jalapeno Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Pizza Salad Concession – Hamburger, Chicken Sandwich, Mini Corndogs

Gameday Saturday!

HEADS UP!!! Mena Public Schools will be closed on Friday, February 14th. Classes will resume on Monday the 17th. We hope you enjoy the break.

Announcements for Wednesday, January 22nd Today is our 100th day of school – 78 days to go. Reminders: BADD Club coloring sheet entries are due to Mrs. Rose tomorrow. Alternate Method of Instruction (AMI): You have until next Wednesday to complete AMI work assigned for our missed day. If 90% of the students in our district complete the assignments by next Wednesday, we will not be required to make up the day we missed. Check with all of your teachers today if you have any questions about your AMI work. Lunchtime Weather: We will stay inside during lunch. You may use your phone / device once you’ve eaten and have left the cafeteria. Lunch Menu: (Wednesday’s menu will be served today) Line 1 – Chicken Alfredo, MTO Boneless Wings Line 2 – Fiesta Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Turkey Chef Salad Concession – Hamburger, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich Club / Group Meetings: At this time, 8th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room.

Mena MIddle School 8th graders arrive at Mena High school for an orientation today.The students will be familiarized with the campus & will hear about various programs in preparation for their move to MHS.next year.

Due to inclement weather, Mena Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, January 22nd. The district will use the 1st Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI) Day approved by the State. Please follow the AMI Day procedures for your child’s building and grade level. Students will have the opportunity to complete their assignments on the day missed or when school resumes. Attendance will be calculated by the successful completion of the assignments. If 90% or more of the students complete their required learning expectations for the AMI Day, the day will not have to be made up at the end of the year.

The Mena School Board held their January meeting on Tuesday Night at the Administration Building . The board went into executive session immediately to discuss the renewal of Benny Weston's contract as Superintendent. When the executive session ended the board voted unanimously to add an additional year to Weston's contract. Danny Minton addressed the board on the HVAC Scheduled Maintenance Agreement. The board renewed the agreement for Mena High School, including the addition of the safe room systems, at a cost of $14,850.00. The board also approved the addition of an agreement for Louise Durham Elementary at a cost of $4,292.00. Minton also gave an update on the district facilities which included information on damage caused by a recent lightning strike. The strike took place on a light pole at the baseball field & not only caused damage there but also to phones, cameras, HVAC & more. A complete damage assessment is underway & may continue for some time before all damage is discovered. Attention then turned to the Mid Year Review in which Weston was pleased to report that the district had exhausted 47% of the budget for the year. Weston then updated each member of the board on the requirements of Act 589 the School Board Member Training Report in which all board members had met or exceeded the required number of hours. The Board moved on to the financial report which was approved. The Annual School Board Liability Insurance & General Liability Coverage premium was briefly discussed before the being approved at a cost of $8783.00. Finally there were a pair of personnel issues. The board accepted the resignation of Hope Cannon who is a para pro at MMS & also they also approved the move of bus driver Gwen Andrews from a "C" to a "B" route.

The Mena 7th Grade Ladycats & Bearcats will play in a basketball jamboree at Lake Hamilton this Saturday 1/25/20. Check the schedule below..

Announcements for Tuesday, January 21st BADD Club coloring sheet entries are due to her by this Friday. Check the lost and found box for your missing items. It is already getting full again. The Jr High and Sr High Bearcat Basketball teams will be hosting the Arkadelphia Badgers this evening at the Union Bank Center at the High School. 9th grade Lady Cats will tip off at 4:30. Lunchtime Weather: The current temperature is 32º. It is expected to be 36º by Lunch “A” and 40º by Lunch “B”. If you are dressed appropriately, you can go outside during lunch. You may also choose to remain inside. Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Popcorn Chicken Bowl, MTO Tortilla Line 2 – Meat Lover’s Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Cobb Salad Concession – Steak Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders Club / Group Meetings:

Announcements for Monday, January 20th Reminders: 7th grade ETS students will be meeting with Brandon today after these announcements. The representative for Letterman Jacket orders is located at the high school cafeteria. Once we get word that they are ready for middle school students, teachers will receive an email with instructions. From Mrs. Rose: BADD Club members who missed the meeting on Friday need to come by her office to pick up a coloring contest sheet. The sheets are due to her by this Friday. Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Salisbury Steak, MTO Oriental Line, MTO Waffle Bar Line 2 – Sausage Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Ham Chef Salad Concession – Backyard Burger, Chicken Sandwich Club / Group Meetings: At this time: 6th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room. 7th grade ETS students need to go to the Cafeteria.

School Board Appreciation Month!