Mena Middle School

School Board Appreciation Month!

There is a 30% chance of light rain when school dismisses today increasing to an 80% chance of rain by the time the basketball games end tonight. There is also a chance of severe weather today. Check the hour by hour forecast, radar & weather cam on the Mena Public Schools Weather Page... Just click on the link. https://www.weatherbug.com/wea…/10-day-weather/mena-ar-71953

January is School Board Appreciation Month! We are proud to acknowledge the efforts of the men and women who shape the direction of the Mena Public Schools.

Announcements for Thursday, January 9th Reminders: 1st Semester report cards will go out today in your ACHIEVE class. If you do not get a report card, you need to go to the ACHIEVE teacher that you had before Christmas break to see if it is there. If neither teacher has a report card for you, come to the office and let us know. Spring soccer registration forms are in the office. Also, see the poster on the Library window for information about this weekend’s Elk’s Free Throw Contest. Tomorrow during ACHIEVE, Mrs. Swall will meet with students who signed up for the NYC / DC trip and Mrs. Luttmer will meet with anyone interested in the Robotics Club. EAST students will have a group photo taken after today’s announcements. FBLA Conference attendees need to turn in your permission slips to Mrs. Sikes by tomorrow. We will have a Pep Rally on Monday during ACHIEVE. The dress up theme for that day is Disney or Pixar character. From Mr. Goodnight: Any MMS student that wants information about the Archery Team will meet with him tomorrow after the announcements. Attention to any 7th or 8th grader that is in Band, Athletics, Cheer, or Choir: If you are interested in ordering a letterman jacket, you can pick up an order form in the office. The jackets range from $55 to $305. A sales representative will be on our campus on Monday, January 20th, to take measurements. We have a limited number of packets, so please do not take a packet unless you are serious about purchasing a jacket. Lunchtime Weather: We will go outside today during lunch, as long as the rain holds off. Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Lasagna, MTO Nachos, MTO Tortilla Line 2 – Cheeseburger Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad Concession – Pizza Burger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders Club / Group Meetings: At this time, 8th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room and EAST students need to meet Mrs. Lunsford in the Cafeteria for a group photo.

The 2020 Mena football schedule has been released. Changes include the addition of Clarksville in week 2... Also Lamar will be replacing Elkins as the last conference opponent. GO BEARCATS

The Mena 7th Grade Jamboree will be played this Saturday. Check the schedule below... Go Bearcats!

Announcements for Wednesday, January 8th Reminders: All items in the lost and found box will be bagged up this afternoon and donated to PCDC. 1st Semester report cards will go out tomorrow during ACHIEVE. Spring soccer registration forms are in the office. NYC / DC trip students will meet with Mrs. Swall on Friday. No 7th grade GT today Robotics Club informational meeting will be Friday during ACHIEVE in Mrs. Luttmer’s room. EAST students will have a group photo taken tomorrow during ACHIEVE. Yearbook prices will increase beginning February 1st, so order yours now. From Mrs. Sikes: Students attending the FBLA Conference must turn in your permission slip to her this week. From Mrs. Breedlove: The MMS Spring Pep Rally will be Monday During ACHIEVE. The theme is Disney and Pixar. So come dressed as your favorite Disney or Pixar Character. Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Walking Tacos, MTO Boneless Wings Line 2 – Fiesta Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Turkey Chef Salad Concession – Hamburger, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich Club / Group Meetings:

Announcements for Tuesday, January 7th Reminders: 1st semester Family CSI students need to pick up your pillowcases. All items in the lost and found box will be bagged up tomorrow afternoon. Report cards will go out Thursday during ACHIEVE. All FBLA members need to go to Mrs. Sikes’ room right after today’s announcements. We have registration forms in the office for spring soccer from the Mena Soccer Association. From Mrs. Swall: All students who have signed up for the NYC / DC trip will meet in her room during ACHIEVE this Friday. From Mrs. Moore: There will be no 7th grade GT meeting tomorrow but the 8th grade GT will still meet on Thursday. From Mrs. Luttmer: There will be an informational meeting about MMS Robotics club on Friday during Achieve. From Mrs. Lunsford: Try to order your yearbook by January 31st. The price will increase after that. Also, EAST students will take a group photo on Thursday during ACHIEVE for EAST Conference. All EAST students need to be in the photo. Make arrangements with your ACHIEVE Teacher to leave class. 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: At this time, Mrs. Sikes needs to see all FBLA members in her room.

UPCOMING EVENTS! Saturday 1/11/20 - Sr. High Band Region Auditions @ FS Southside Tuesday 1/14/20 - Mena MIddle School Dance January 16th-18th - 4 States Bandmasters @ Texas High Friday 1/17/20 - HHE Academic Reward Day Thursday 1/23/20 - 100th Day of School January 24th-25th - MMS & MHS All-Region Concert Band Clinic January 27th-31st - 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th & Sr. Teams compete in the Mena Invitational Quiz Bowls. January 27th-31st - Great Kindness Challenge January 31st- February 1st - MMS All Region Jazz Band Clinic @ FS Southside.

The Mena Jr. High Basketball Teams hodted Nashville at JIm Rackley Gymnasium Monday night... The Jr. Ladycats won 42-33 & the Jr. Girls JV won 22-9. The Mena 7th grade girls lost by a score of 20-27. The Junior Boys JV lost 6-28 & the Jr. Bearcats lost by a score of 27-36. The Jr. Teams will be back in action on Thursday at DeQueen starting at 4:30pm.

Gameday Thursday! The 7th grade girls will play an intrasquad scrimmage at 3:30pm!

Athletic Dead Period!

Announcements for Wednesday, December 18th Reminders: 7th and 8th grade Spelling Bee participants will meet in Mrs. Breedlove’s or Mrs. Chaney’s room after these announcements. 6th period Choir students that are not caroling will go to the MMS Choir Room instead of the high school. Tomorrow: Jr High basketball against Malvern at Rackley Gymnasium starting with the 7th grade Lady Cats at 4:30. Students, check the lost and found for you coats and other items so that you won’t be without them over Christmas break. This Friday will be “Festive Friday” at MMS. All students and faculty are invited to wear your silly or gaudy Christmas sweaters or shirts. From Mrs. Rose: As a rule schedules do not change at semester; however, if you have a concern about your schedule and need to speak to Mrs. Rose you may sign up for a visit on the clip-board outside her office. Also: 8th Grade girls Mrs. Rose and Mrs. Gann have extended the GOP application deadline to tomorrow. If you are still interested in going, get your paper application to Mrs. Rose and your rough draft essay's email to her. Lunchtime Weather: The current temperature is 48 and should be near 50 at lunch, so we will be going outside today. Lunch Menu: 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, 7th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room and 7th & 8th grade Spelling Bee participants need to go to your grade-level Literacy room.

The Mena School Board conducted their December meeting at the Administration Building Tuesday Night. Superintendent Benny Weston's report consisted of information on the recent Thanksgiving & Christmas meals served at each cafeteria. Almost 1200 meals were served to parents this year. The board next accepted a bid on workmans compensation insurance insurance from the Arkansas School Board Association. The annual premium is $24,442.00. Approval was also given to the 2020 Master Plan, Student transfers, the annual stipend list & the financial report. One personnel item was addressed at the conclusion of the meeting. The board accepted the resignation of Piet Fieldman.

Announcements for Thursday, December 12th Reminders: EAST students participating in today’s Veteran’s program will go to Lunch “A” and catch the bus at 11:45. BADD Club will have a meeting on tomorrow. MMS & MHS bands will have their Christmas concerts tonight, 7:00 pm, at the PAC. 6th grade ETS students will be meeting next Tuesday during ACHIEVE. 6th grade Spelling Bee participants will be meeting in Mrs. Dollar’s room on Monday. Girls of Promise applications and essay rough drafts are due to Mrs. Rose tomorrow. Mrs. Moore would like to remind all GT students that will be participating in tomorrow’s Geography Bee to remember to bring a lunch tomorrow. FBLA members will be having their Christmas party tomorrow during ACHIEVE. Several of our students are in the play, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, put on by the Junior Ouachita Little Theater (JOLT). The play will be performed at the OLT 7:30 Friday, 7:30 Saturday and 2:30 Sunday afternoon. Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: Line 1 – General Tso’s Beef, MTO Tortilla, MTO Nachos Line 2 – Cheeseburger Pizza, Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad Concession – Hamburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders Club / Group Meetings:

There will be a coat drive in front of Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium this Saturday, December 14th. This is the first annual Coat the Cold event. They will be collecting new and gently used coats, jackets, hoodies, gloves, scarves, and hats. All gently used items will be laundered before disbursement. All items that are received as a donation will be distributed throughout the local schools for children in need, the remaining items will be donated to those in need, as needed.

See you Thursday at the PAC !!!!

The Administration Office of Mena Public Schools would like to thank the individuals and community organizations who are making contributions this holiday season to "Feed A Bearcat". Sherry Newman, Kim DePriest, Superintendent Benny Weston, Paulette Sherrer, and Suzanne Bentley choose to annually donate to the student fund at Christmas time. The Mena School District "Feed A Bearcat" Program aims to provide wrap around services to our students in need. These services are offered on an individual basis as needs are identified and include the backpack food program, personal hygiene items, clothing, school supplies, extra-curricular student expenses, and assistance with lunch account balances. The Mena School District appreciates the generosity of our patrons who are able to donate items or monetary gifts to our students through this endeavor to meet our local needs. If you, your organization, or your business would like to donate please call 479-394-1710 or visit our offices at 501 Hickory Avenue.

Announcements for Wednesday, December 11th Reminders: EAST students participating in tomorrow’s Veteran’s program. You must have your permission slips to Mrs. Lunsford today. Tomorrow, you will eat during Lunch “A” and load the bus at 11:45. BADD Club will have a meeting on Friday. FBLA Spring Conference dues have to be turned in to Mrs. Sikes today. Also, Mrs. Sikes needs to see all FBLA members after these announcements. MMS & MHS bands will have their Christmas concerts tomorrow evening, 7:00 pm, at the PAC. 6th grade ETS students will be meeting next Tuesday during ACHIEVE. From Mrs. Dollar: 6th grade Spelling Bee participants will be meeting in her room on Monday, during ACHIEVE. From Mrs. Rose: Reminder to those applying to Girls of Promise. Your paper application and rough draft essays are due to her by Friday. Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Christmas Meal (Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Hot Rolls) Line 2 – Fiesta Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Turkey Chef Salad Concession – Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich

Announcements for Tuesday, December 10th From Mrs. Lunsford: EAST students – if your ACHIEVE teacher approves it, you can go to the Choir room right after these announcements to practice for the Veteran’s activity. Also, remember that you must have your permission slip signed and turned in to her by tomorrow. On Thursday, you will eat during Lunch “A” and load the bus at 11:45. If you are a teacher’s aide, you will have a group photo made today after these announcements. The BADD Club will have a meeting this Friday in Mrs. Rose’s office. Tonight is the MMS Winter Dance from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The cost is $5, Concession stand will be open. Make sure your parents know that the dance ends at 8:00 so that they will be here to pick you up. Song requests are due to Mrs. Rose by noon today. The MMS and MHS Bands’ Christmas Concert is Thursday, 7:00 pm, at the PAC. Lunchtime Weather: The current temperature is 37 degrees and is not expected to get above 40 degrees by lunchtime. You are allowed to go outside as usual. Mrs. Rose will stay in the building for those of you that wish to remain inside. Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Beef Enchiladas, MTO Tortilla, MTO Nachos Line 2 – Meat Lover’s Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Cobb Salad Concession – Steak Melt, Chicken Tenders Club / Group Meetings: At this time… Student Council Reps need to go to the Conference Room. Teachers’ Aides need to go to the Cafeteria for a group photo. EAST students working on the Veteran’s project need to go to the Choir room.