Thank you Mena Star readers!!!! Remember if your student wants to be a Bearcat the enrollment window for the second semester is now open. Forms can be requested and completed at the district you are currently attending. Mena School District classes will begin on Monday, January 6th 2020. For more information call 479-394-1710. GO BEARCATS!

Veterans and spouses, please meet to carpool at the Crossing Church on Thursday, December 12 at 12:45 pm. The carpool will take you to the Lodge at Queen Wilhelmina for the Veterans’ Christmas Party. Veterans, don’t miss out on the FREE meal!

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 community individuals and organizations who donate items or monetary gifts to our students through this endeavor to meet our local needs. If anyone is interested in donating items or money to the “Feed A Bearcat” program, they can call the Administration Office at 479-394-1710 located at 501 Hickory Avenue. For more information about Mena Public Schools, please check out our website at www.menaschools.org or follow us on Facebook at Mena Public Schools.

The Jr. Ladycats & Bearcats played at Arkadelphia Monday. The Jr. jv girls won 20-12, the Jr. Girls won 32-23 & the Jr. Boys lost 37-41. Mena will play next on Monday 12/6 at Cossatot.

Announcements for Monday, December 9th 8th grade ETS students will be meeting in the Cafeteria right after these announcements. The Student Council will be meeting with Mr. Sherrer tomorrow during ACHIEVE. The BADD Club will have a meeting this Friday in Mrs. Rose’s office. There are only 2 weeks remaining in the semester. Remember that if your last day of school is going to be before December 20th, a parent must call either myself or Mr. Sherrer for approval, so that your absences will be excused. We will have our MMS Christmas Dance next tomorrow evening 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. You may make song requests to Mrs. Rose. You must write down your name, the song title, and the name of the artist and have it turned in to Mrs. Rose by noon tomorrow. The MMS bands, along with the High School Jazz Band and the MHS concert band will perform their annual Christmas concert this Thursday, 7:00 pm, at the PAC. Reminder: Students who are teachers’ aides will have a group photo made tomorrow during ACHIEVE. Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Chicken Fried Steak, MTO Pasta Line 2 – Sausage Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Ham Chef Salad Concession – Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich Club / Group Meetings: At this time, 8th grade ETS students need to go to the Conference room next to Mrs. Rose’s office and 6th grade GT students need to go to the Cafeteria.

As the potential for frozen precipitation increases we want to remind our patrons that weather related school closings will be announced by radio, on social media & on our website. You can check the latest forecast, radar & more on the Mena Public Schools Weather Bug. Just Click on the link https://www.weatherbug.com/wea…/10-day-weather/mena-ar-71953

The Mena Middle School Christmas Dance is Tuesday, December 10th from 6-8pm in the cafeteria.. See you there!!!

Time spent in the service of others is time well spent. Middle school Leadership student Gia spent her Saturday morning laying wreaths for Veterans at Pinecrest cemetery.

Our menu's had Christmas Dinner on the wrong week The actual dates will be Louise Durham Elementary / Mena Middle School on Wednesday, December 11th. Holly Harshman Elementary / Mena High School on Thursday, December the 12th. Please share & spread the word!

MMS AE enjoying some popcorn and craft time to end a great week. Thank you Mrs. Brooks!

John Golding representing the Knights of Columbus donated to the Mena School District Feed A Bearcat fund. We appreciate the contribution and the generosity to our students.

Thanks to Lynn Ashley for hosting the December Faculty Breakfast today at Mena Middle School!

The 4th-8th grade GT students will be participating in the Geography Bee next Friday, December 13 at the PAC. The 4th-5th grade will begin at 8:30 a.m, and the 6th-8th grade students who are participating will follow at approximately 9:30- 9:45.

Announcements for Thursday, December 5th This Week’s Events: Tonight – MMS & MHS Choirs will present their Christmas concerts at the MHS PAC, starting at 7:00 pm The finals of the Union Bank Basketball Tournament are tonight and both Mena teams are in the finals. The Jr High Lady Cats will tip off at 5:00 followed by the Jr High Bearcats. Saturday: The annual City Christmas Festival will take place. Main Street Christmas Parade will begin at 6:00, followed by the activities in Janssen Park, including a Rockin’ Christmas concert, fireworks, and the lighting of the park. Teacher’s Aides will have a group photo taken next Tuesday. From Ms. Taylor: Choir members will rehearse today in the PAC 6th and 7th periods. Sixth grade choir members come to the PAC after 5th period. Students, our last day of the semester is Friday, December 20th. If your family is planning a trip and you will be leaving for Christmas break before the 20th, your parents must contact either myself or Mr. Sherrer for approval, otherwise, your absences will be unexcused and you may get zeros on any missed work or semester tests. Mr. Sherrer sent an email to all students regarding this. Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Lasagna, MTO Tortilla, MTO Nachos Line 2 – Cheeseburger Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad Concession – Pizza Burger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders

TONIGHT AT THE PAC!!!! The concert will open with the Sixth Grade Treble Makers followed by the Middle School Choir. The Spotlight Singers will then take the stage and the Bearcat Chorus will round out the program. Please plan to attend on Thursday, December 5, at 7 PM in the high school auditorium.

12/5/19 - MMS & MHS Choir Christmas Concert @ 7pm in the Performing Arts Center. 12/6/19 - 2nd Grade presents "An All-American Christmas" @ 6pm in the Performing Arts Center. 12/7/19 - Mena Bearcat Band in the "Parade of Lights" in downtown Mena @ 6pm. 12/9, 12/10 & 12/12/19 - Baseball tryouts for 9th-12th grade athletes from 3:45pm-5:00pm at Union Bank Ball Park. 12/12/19 - MMS & MHS Bands Christmas Concert @ 7pm in the Performing Arts Center. 12/13/19 - 4th-8th Grade Geography Bee @ 8:30am in the Performing Arts Center. 12/14/19 - Jr. High All Region Concert Band Auditions @ Ozark High School 12/17/19 - Enrollment window for the second semester closes at noon. Call 479-394-1710 to find out how to be a Bearcat! 12/20/19 - Second grading period & end of first semester 12/23/19 thru 01/03/20 - Christmas Holidays 1/6/20 - Second semester begins

If your student wants to be a Bearcat you should know that the enrollment window for the second semester is now open. Forms can be picked up from the district you are currently attending. When you have completed those forms bring them to the Mena Public School Administration Building located at 501 Hickory in Mena. Forms should be filled out & turned in before noon on Tuesday, December 17th. If approved by the school board the student will begin classes on Monday, January 6th 2020. For more information call 479-394-1710. GO BEARCATS!

Mena Middle School is still taking donations for the MMS Christmas Shop. New or very gently used items that students can pick out as gifts for parents. We are always short on male gifts. Students will begin shopping next week. We love teaching our students that giving is important and as joyful as receiving. Many of our students will only have this opportunity to shop. Your donations are appreciated.

Announcements for Tuesday, December 3rd This Week’s Events: Tonight – There will be three basketball games at the UBC tonight vs Waldron. Jr High Bearcats will tip off at 5:00, followed by the Sr High Lady Cats and Sr High Bearcats. Wednesday: Round 2 of the Union Bank Jr High Basketball tournament. Thursday: The MMS & MHS Choirs Christmas Concert, 7:00 pm at the PAC. Also, the finals of the Union Bank Tournament will be taking place at the UBC. Today there are several MMS students in ISS due to excessive tardies. There are several of you that, despite warnings, are only one or two tardies away from going to ISS. Get to class on time. Yesterday, I had to pick up some trash after both lunches. Remember that if this problem continues, you will be banned from using devices during lunch. Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Chili, MTO Tortilla, MTO Nachos Line 2 – Meat Lover’s Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Cobb Salad Concession – Bacon Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders

Mena Middle School December Menu!