Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Clubs & Activities:
Wednesday - FCCLA and FBLA officers need to meet in Room 401 during Enrichment. There will be a Sci-Fi Club meeting in the library today during Enrichment. Also, Quiz Bowl practice is in room 211 during Enrichment.
Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment
Friday -
FBLA would like to thank all of the teachers, staff and students that donated to March of Dimes yesterday. Over $70 was raised for this cause. FBLA plans to participate in another fundraiser for this organization during March called March for Babies….be on the lookout for details!
Josten’s will be here at the high school today during Enrichment to hand out packets for Class Rings during Enrichment. They will meet with the Juniors in the PAC, as well as any interested Seniors who have not purchased a class ring yet. Josten’s will return to MHS on December 2 and will be taking orders for the rings in the PAC.
No food or drink or trash from Breakfast or Lunch should be thrown away in the restroom trash cans.
Students: Just a reminder NOT to open locked doors and let outside people in the building.
All students must check their “Enrichment Class Of” google classroom for Xello assignments and complete them. Please email Ms. Hoyle, or Mrs. Wilson, if you need any assistance logging in.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current lowest price of $55 before December 31. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check.
Seniors, please take time to go into the Class of 2021 Enrichment Class in Google Classroom to complete the Senior Quotes survey for the 2021 yearbook. We will be collecting your senior quotes until tomorrow afternoon through Classroom, so please take time to complete the survey for the yearbook staff today.
This Friday, November 20, is the last day to register for the December ACT.
Lunch Menu: November
Wednesday - 11/18Crispito w/Cheese, CBurger, Spicy Chicken Sand., Wing Bar
Thursday -11/19 Turkey & Dressing, Meatball Sub., Taco Bar
Friday - 11/20 Chicken Sand., Rib Patty Sand., Pizza
Monday - Virtual Day, Tuesday - Friday 11/24 - 11/27 Thanksgiving Break
Monday - 11/30 Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar
Announcements: Wednesday, November 18 th
I. Mid-Term Progress Reports will be given out to you today during ACHIEVE.
II. Today is the last day to donate diapers or other baby supplies to Mrs. Frost’s Leadership
class. Money can still be donated in the front office, throughout November.
III. Reminders:
BADD will meet tomorrow, outside by the benches. Members must be passing all
classes and have not had ISS to participate in BADD.
Stay away from the green electrical box located outside of the gym.
IV. Lunchtime Weather:
V. Lunch Menu:
* Burrito * Chicken Tenders * Corn Dog * Wing Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad
The Mena School Board met for their November meeting on Tuesday via Zoom. There was a short agenda & the meeting was brief,
The meeting began with the Superintendent's Report. Mr. Benny Weston started by updating the board on the Covid-19 cases & quarantine situation in the district & stated that they have been able to isolate those cases.
Next Weston was happy to report that the response to Flex Friday has been very positive. A total of 602 students attended class on the first Flex Friday, 683 on the second & 593 on the third. The Flex Friday option for students will continue through the Christmas break & will be reevaluated before the 2nd semester begins.
There were two action items that were a part of the Superintendent's Report. One being a request by the Future Farmers of America chapter to proceed with the establishment of a shooting sport program, That request was approved.
The other was a proposal to give all full time Mena Public School employees a $750.00 bonus. That proposal was approved by the board & the bonus will be issued at the same time as the December payroll.
Finally the board approved the financial report & adjourned for the evening. .
The Mena Jr. High Teams played at Mountain Pine on Tuesday.
Mena Jr. Girls-25 Mt. Pine-21
Mt. Pine-33 Mena Jr. Boys-29
Mena will be in action next on 12/1 when they play at Waldron.
https://www.menaschools.org/
Congratulations to Mena High School Senior MORGAN PUCKETT for being named a Heisman High School Scholarship School Winner!
Eligibility begins with maintaining a weighted GPA of 3.0 (B average) or better. Applicants also need to be proven leaders and role models within their school and community. And applicants must participate or have participated in grades 9, 10, or 11 in at least one of the 48 school sponsored sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games or the National Federation of State High School Associations.
Mena Public Schools Blended Spotlight!
Many new things have become a part of the learning process during the 20/21 school year. One of those is the arrival of “Blended Learning”. When a student & parent select this path it means that they will be learning at home with the option of returning to traditional school. It is structured to match the traditional school day to ease the transition back into the traditional classroom. It is not an easy road to take but some students actually thrive. Such is the case with Kyleigh Johnson.
Kyleigh is a senior at Mena High School & her mother, Dena Johnson, said “It has been a challenge because she has to prioritize her school work while also working 30 hours per week.” Johnson is an employee at the Mena Wal Mart Super Center & also on the honor roll at MHS.
Kyleigh is doing a great job taking advantage of all her opportunities as a Blended Bearcat !
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
A little about March of Dimes from their website:
80 years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s personal struggle with polio led to the creation of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, better known as March of Dimes. They pioneered the vaccine research leading to the eradication of polio in the U.S. After that time they shifted their focus to some of the other health threats for moms and babies such as birth defects and other infant health problems.
Premature birth, which is considered birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy, and its complications are the #1 cause of death of babies in the United States. Babies who survive premature birth often have long-term health problems, including cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, chronic lung disease, blindness and hearing loss. In the United States, about 380,000 babies are born prematurely each year. The preterm birth rate is 9.8 percent in the United States. This means 1 in 10 babies is born too soon. Arkansas received an F on the March of Dimes report card for their preterm birth rate which is 11.9%. Each of those preterm births cost around 65 thousand dollars.
March of Dimes has many partners and supporters who participate in their campaigns, contribute research and donate to their funds. They have the BlanketChange campaign, the Send a Note of Hope and It Starts with Mom Live activities and most recently the Mom and Baby COVID-19 Intervention and Support Fund as well as many other ways to support and participate. Get Involved and Support Healthy Moms and Strong Babies
Clubs & Activities:
Monday -
Tuesday - 10th grade ETS bandroom
Wednesday -
Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment
Friday -
Sports:
Monday -
Tuesday - Junior High Basketball will play AT Mountain Pine
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
TUESDAY: If you are participating in the March of Dimes fundraiser today by wearing a beanie or hat and have not donated your $1, please see Mrs. Torix in Rm 202 right after these announcements.
WEDNESDAY: FBLA would like to thank all of the teachers and students that donated to March of Dimes yesterday. We raised over $50 for this cause. We will participate in another fundraiser for this organization during March called March for Babies….be on the lookout for details!
Josten’s will be here at the high school on November 18 to hand out packets for Class Rings during Enrichment. They will meet with the Juniors in the PAC. Josten’s will return to MHS on December 2 and will be taking orders for the rings in the PAC.
No food or drink or trash from Breakfast or Lunch should be thrown away in the restroom trash cans.
Students: Just a reminder NOT to open locked doors and let outside people in the building.
The 2020 FCCLA T-Shirts are for sale in Ms.Hobson and Ms.Wilson’s room. The cost is $17.
All students must check their “Enrichment Class Of” google classroom for Xello assignments and complete them. Please email Ms. Hoyle, or Mrs. Wilson, if you need any assistance logging in.
Be sure to order your copy of the 2021 Mena High School Yearbook for the current lowest price of $55 before December 31. You may order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com with credit or debit card, or order through Mr. Philpot’s room 205 with cash or check.
Seniors, please take time to go into the Class of 2021 Enrichment Class in Google Classroom to complete the Senior Quotes survey for the 2021 yearbook. We will be collecting your senior quotes until Thursday through Classroom, so please take time to complete the survey for the yearbook staff today.
Lunch Menu: November
Tuesday - 11/17 Chicken Parm., Rib Patty Sand., Corn Dog, Taco Bar
Wednesday - 11/18Crispito w/Cheese, CBurger, Spicy Chicken Sand., Wing Bar
Thursday -11/19 Turkey & Dressing, Meatball Sub., Taco Bar
Friday - 11/20 Chicken Sand., Rib Patty Sand., Pizza
Monday - Virtual Day, Tuesday - Friday 11/24 - 11/27 Thanksgiving Break
Monday - 11/30 Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar
Announcements: Tuesday, November 17 th
I. The 7 th & 8 th grade Quiz Bowl teams will have practice in the conference room today, right
after these announcements.
II. Mrs. Sikes needs to see all FBLA members in her room immediately following today’s
announcements.
III. Reminder: You can pay $1.00 to your ACHIEVE teacher today and wear a hat all day –
even indoors – in support of FBLA’s fund raiser for World Prematurity Day.
IV. From Mrs. Rose: BADD will meet on Thursday, outside by the benches. Members must be
passing all classes and have not had ISS to participate in BADD.
V. Students, for your safety, please stay away from the green, metal electrical box located
outside of the gym. Do not eat lunch there or climb around on it.
VI. Reminder – Use your Chrome Books for school work only.
VII. Lunchtime Weather:
VIII. Lunch Menu:
* Chicken Parmesan * Hamburger * Spicy Chicken Sandwich
* Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Cobb Salad
The Mena Sr. Basketball teams were in action at Clarksville Monday.
Mena Ladycats-41 Clarksville-38
Clarksville-51 Mena Bearcats-23
Mena will play at Greenwood on Thursday 11/19.
The Mena Jr. Boys played Jessieville Monday at the Union Bank center & lost 28-41. The boys played again on Tuesday 11/17 at Mountain PIne.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=20091
The Mena Jr. Ladycats led at half but a big 3rd quarter led to at Jessieville win 44-37 at the Union Bank Center. The Mena Jr. Teams will be back in action on Tuesday 11/17 at Mt. Pine.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics?filter=41091
Mena High School JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates) students working the basketball concession stand during Monday night's, Junior High basketball games.
Students in Mrs. Frost's Family & Consumer Science Classes at Mena Middle School not only learn to prepare but also a how to present a meal.
The Sr. High & Jr. High games start at 4:30pm today!
Clarksville has notified us that parents/family members who plan to attend tonight's games will need to purchase tickets for tonight’s game online.
Here is the link and you will need to put in an access code of VISITOR1 in order to be able to pick their seats.
https://csdar.brushfire.com/basketball/484924
The Sr. High basketball games scheduled at Mt. Pine on Tuesday 11/17 have been cancelled. The Jr. High games will be played beginning at 4:30pm...
The Sr. High & Jr. High games start at 4:30pm today!
Clarksville has notified us that parents/family members who plan to attend tonight's games will need to purchase tickets for tonight’s game online.
Here is the link and you will need to put in an access code of VISITOR1 in order to be able to pick their seats.
https://csdar.brushfire.com/basketball/484924
Congratulations to the Mena High School Choir Students who were selected to the All-Region Choir. They include:
Alexyss Hilderbrand
Holiday Neufield
Cloey Massey
Miranda Burt
Allison Ogden
Isabel Adams
Christina Gragg
Shantal Tecson
Kendall Posey
Jasmine James
Jaeli Fields
Julia Martinez
& Ethan Scott
Congratulations also to Kristy Cogburn, MHS Choir Director, for doing a great job with these All-Region Choir Students.
A premature baby is one who is born too early. Each year, about 1 in 10 babies in the United States are born prematurely. Close to eight million babies worldwide are born with serious birth defects every year and more than three million of them die before age five.
Tuesday, November 17 is World Prematurity Day. Join Mena Middle School FBLA by wearing your favorite cap or hat to school on Tuesday for $1.00. All the proceeds will go to the March of Dimes to help support the fight against premature babies.
Announcements: Monday, November 16 th
I. The 6 th grade Quiz Bowl team will have practice in the conference room today, right after
these announcements.
II. Thanksgiving vacation is next week, November 23 – 27. Because we had to start school
later than normal, and in an effort to end school at our usual time in May, the Monday of
Thanksgiving vacation will be a virtual learning day from your home. More information will
be given later this week.
III. From Mrs. Sikes: A premature baby is one who is born too early. Each year, about 1 in 10
babies in the United States are born prematurely. Close to eight million babies worldwide
are born with serious birth defects every year and more than three million of them die
before age five.
Tuesday, November 17 is World Prematurity Day. Join Mena Middle School FBLA by
wearing your favorite cap or hat to school tomorrow for $1.00. All the proceeds will go to
the March of Dimes to help support the fight against premature babies. If you want to wear
your hat all day, pay your $1.00 to your ACHIEVE teacher tomorrow.
IV. Usually during this week our cafeterias serve a holiday meal and family members are
allowed to eat with you. Due to the Covid guidelines we have to follow, however, this
traditional event will not be taking place this year. Turkey and Dressing is on the menu for
students this Thursday.
V. It seems that several of you still need to be reminded that our staff can see everything you
are doing on the Chrome Book. They recently got an alert of an unauthorized game that
some of you were playing and it has been blocked, as all such games will be. Use your
Chrome Book for school business only.
VI. Lunchtime Weather:
VII. Lunch Menu:
* Drumstick * Hot Dog * Chicken Sandwich * Waffle Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Chef Salad
This month is Prematurity Awareness Month and Tuesday is Prematurity Awareness Day. FBLA is a national partner of March of Dimes and our chapter has decided to conduct a fundraiser to support Healthy Moms and Strong Babies.
