Mena School District

Announcements for Monday, November 2 nd   I. After these announcements the 6 th grade Quiz Bowl Team will meet in the conference room. II. Reminder that the Leadership class is still taking donations of diapers and other baby items. Also, if you wish to donate money, you can come to the office and place your money in the giant baby bottle. III. From Mr. McCormick: Tomorrow there will be an FFA meeting at the high school. Meet Mr. McCormick in the cafeteria after tomorrow’s announcements. Reminder if you want to be entered into the drawing for FFA gear you must pay your dues to Mr. McCormick today. We will be doing the drawing tomorrow during the FFA meeting.  If you are wanting to be an eighth grade FFA officer, please pick up an application from Mr. McCormick in class or check the FFA google classroom for a digital copy. IV. From Mrs. Rose: Thank you to BADD members who helped plan Red Ribbon week and also to all who participated. Thursday's statistic was 668 of 750 youth in Polk County did not participate in underage drinking last year. Congratulations to the winner Camden Murphy, consolation winners are Jimmy Trickel, Own Simpson and Alyana Chaney. Friday's Statistic- Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that contains 500 chemicals, including THC.  Congratulations to Brakiah Burk on the win and Jude Andrews on the consolation prize.  All winners see Mrs. Rose to get your prize.  Last call on coloring contest entries. Turn those to Mrs. Rose by noon to enter the contest.  V. Picture re-takes are scheduled for next Wednesday, November 11 th . Picture re-takes are voluntary. If you would like to participate, you can come to the office and see Ms. Alyssa for an order form. VI. Lunchtime Weather: VII. Lunch Menu: * Beef Fingers * Bacon Cheeseburger * Chicken Sandwich * Waffle Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Chef Salad

This year WE will be selling FUDGE for our fall fundraiser. This fundraiser will still be through the Pop Pop Shoppe, but WE decided to try a new product this time around. :) Your student will earn incentives throughout the sales period. Attached, you will find coupons that are redeemable for our mythical creature keychains! Please read carefully as to when the coupons can be turned in. They can be turned in after sales of 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15...items at a time. Just initial that your child has sold that amount and they earn a key chain & a lanyard! FUDGE SALES will begin on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd and end on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16th. All money must be collected at the time of the sale and any checks are to be made out to: THE POP POP SHOPPE. *ALL MONEY MUST BE TURNED IN TO YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER by November 16th. This fudge will be great for the holidays! As always, we appreciate your support. Proceeds earned from this sale will go back to the students to provide incentives throughout the school year and added improvements to our school. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 394-3151. Sincerely, Tamara Smart, HHE Principal

Click the link for the meal order form for the week of November 9th-13th. PIck up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School. https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfzWskHVttYPx.../viewform

Announcements for Friday, October 30 th   I. Reminders:  You may donate diapers or other baby items in Mrs. Frost’s classroom.  If you bring your lunch from home, you can go through the line, enter your number, and get a free fruit, vegetable, and milk. You must get all 3 items in order to get them for free.  Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend…set your clocks back one hour Saturday night. II. Today all students are using the 7 th / 8 th grade class schedule. All students that are here today will go to Lunch “B.” III. As the weather gets cooler, please start dressing appropriately. There will be many chilly days that we will be outside for lunch. IV. Lunchtime Weather: V. Lunch Menu: * Walking Taco * Cheese Pizza * Corn Dogs * Chicken Sandwich * PB&J Sandwich

Blended & virtual student meals for November 2nd - November 6th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.

The Ladycats played Valley View in the 4A State Tournament Semi-Finals today. It took five sets for Valley View to win & the scores were 25-21, 6-25, 25-23,12-25, 6-15. That concludes a great season for Mena. GO LADYCATS!!!

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Thursday, October 28 Lunch Menu: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - 10/29 - Baked Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Friday - 10/30 - Walking Tacos, Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Pizza Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Clubs & Activities: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Ladycat Volleyball will play in the semi-finals of the 4A State Tournament at Valley View this afternoon, and will be playing Valley View at 4:00 p.m. The winner of today’s game will advance to the 4A State Finals this Saturday at Hot Spring. Tonight’s Junior High Football game against Trinity Christian has been cancelled. Friday - There will be a FFA meeting Tuesday November 3, in the PAC during enrichment. You must have your dues paid to be eligible for the raffle drawing of several cool prizes There will be an FBLA meeting in Rm 202 on Tuesday, November 3. If you can not attend, please stop by and pick up your FBLA district t-shirt. FBLA will have their District Fall Leadership Conference and Work Day on Thursday, November 5th. We will meet in Rm 202 at 8am. Please wear your district t-shirt and plan to spend the day working on competitive events, Community Service, Business Achievement Awards and March of Dimes. **Lunch will be provided for paid conference attendees and members** The 2020 BFI Basketball Shirt is for sale in Ms.Hobson’s room. It is $16 for a short sleeve shirt and long sleeve shirts are $20. Red Ribbon Week is this week. The themes for each day are: Friday- I'm To Bright For Drugs-Wear Bright/Neon Colors (BYE week for Sr high) Please remember to follow school dress code while dressing up! 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. School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11. 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. Students: There is a survey in your “Class of” Google Classroom about your plans for the first Flex Friday. Please complete the survey this morning if you still have not done so yet. Legendary painter Bob Ross once said “It’s so important to do something every day that will make you happy.” I encourage each of you to follow this advice as we recognize Bob Ross’ birthday today. Bob Ross would also be pleased to know he shares a birthday with Jake Brotherton. Happy Birthday Bob and Jake. “Your world is your canvas. If there’s something you don’t like about it, change it.”

Announcements for Thursday, October 29 th   I. Tomorrow is our first “Flex Friday.” All students that come to school tomorrow will need to report to the cafeteria at the first bell, rather than your regular 1 st period class. If you are staying home, you will need to log on tomorrow morning and look for emails and complete a questionnaire from Mr. Sherrer. II. There has been a problem, especially among 6 th grade students, of several students sending or forwarding a lot of emails to other students. Some students have received over 100 junk emails, forwarded emails, etc. Your email is for school topics only. If it is determined that you are doing this, your account will be suspended. III. Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend. Be sure and set your clocks back 1 hour Saturday night. IV. Reminders:  You may donate diapers or other baby items in Mrs. Frost’s classroom.  7 th grade Cheerleaders will have their photo taken today during 7 th period. V. The following is Red Ribbon Week information from Mrs. Rose: Good Morning! Red Ribbon Week Coloring Contest entries need to be turned in to Mrs. Rose by the end of today.  Today we have a poem:  The best part of me is drug free, I do not let drugs control my life, and drugs do not decide who I am, why? Because I am strong and free, drugs do not belong to me, I choose my fate, you can too, it’s not too late, to make it right, you are not alone in this fight, you got your friends, your family, and one life to live, so do yourself a favor and don’t do drugs, and when you see a loved one, give them a hug, let them know your love, life is worth more than drugs.  Today's Facts- Smoking causes bad-smelling clothes and hair. The smell of stale smoke tends to last.  Smoking weakens the bones, weaker bones are easier to break.  Yesterday's prize winning statistic The tobacco industry spent $114 million last year on marketing in Arkansas. Congratulations to the winner Lucas Johnson! Consolation prizes go to Audriana Dominguez, Sam Irons and Jokiah Look. See Mrs. Rose today to claim your prize.  For those of you who will be here tomorrow the Red Ribbon Week Dress up Theme is I'm too Bright for Drugs. Wear Bright/Neon Colors.  If you participate in the Weekly Food For Kids program in Mrs. Rose's office on Friday afternoons and will be learning from home tomorrow for Flex Friday please plan to pick up your food bag today. VI. Lunchtime Weather: The decision will be made right before lunch as to whether or not we will be going outside or staying inside. VII. Lunch Menu: * Baked Chicken * Chicken Tenders * Cheeseburger * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad

Mena will play Valley View in the State Tournament Semi-Finals at 4:00pm Thursday... GO LADYCATS!!!

The Ladycats have advanced to the 4A State Tournament Semi-Finals with a 3-0 win over Pulaski Academy. Mena won 25-18,25-22 & 25-15. They will face Valley View Thursday at 4:00pm. GO LADYCATS!!!! https://scorebooklive.com/volleyball/tournaments/625

Claire Walston exhibited her market hog at the Arkansas Youth Expo and won 1st place in her weight class. She also was selected as the Reserve Champion 14 yr old showmanship winner at the Arkansas State Fair! Congratulations Claire!

Trinity has cancelled the football games that were scheduled for Thursday 10/29. Dover had cancelled the games scheduled for 11/3 earlier this week. That means the games at Dardanelle last week were the last games of the year for the Mena 7th Grade & Jr. High teams. GO BEARCATS!!! https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics...

Kiylee Hughes exhibited the Division 5 Champion Market Lamb at the Arkansas State Fair. She won over $2000 in scholarship earnings for her accomplishments! Congratulations Kiylee!

The Mena Ladycats play Pulaski Academy today at 6:00pm in the 4A State Volleyball Tournament at Valley View.

Wednesday, October 28 Lunch Menu: Wednesday - 10/28 - Mini Corn Dogs with Mac & Cheese, Meatball Sub, Hot Dog, Wing Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Turkey Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Thursday - 10/29 - Baked Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Friday - Walking Tacos, Corn Dog, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Pizza Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Clubs & Activities: Wednesday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment; NEHS is meeting in the library now. Students who have turned in an application or are interested in joining need to attend. Thursday - Quiz Bowl Practice in room 211 during Enrichment Friday - Sports: Wednesday - Ladycat Volleyball will play in the second round of the 4A State Tournament at Valley View this evening at 6:00 p.m. against Pulaski Academy Thursday - Junior High Football home versus Trinity Christian Friday - There will be a FFA meeting Tuesday November 3, in the PAC during enrichment. You must have your dues paid to be eligible for the raffle drawing of several cool prizes Red Ribbon Week is this week. The themes for each day are: Wednesday- Wild about being Drug Free-Wild Hair and Wild/Mismatched Clothes Thursday-Drug Free and Proud to Be Bearcat-Wear Red and Black (Jr High Football game) Friday- I'm To Bright For Drugs-Wear Bright/Neon Colors (BYE week for Sr high) Please remember to follow school dress code while dressing up! StuCrew will be selling coffee and hot chocolate for $1 this Thursday morning before school in the cafeteria. Profits will go toward the Angel Tree Program. ETS Seniors will meet in the band room during enrichment today. 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. School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11. 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. Students: There is a survey in your “Class of” Google Classroom about your plans for the first Flex Friday. Please complete the survey during Enrichment.

Announcements for Wednesday, October 28 th   I. Right after these announcements, the 7 th grade ETS students will meet in the cafeteria. II. Thanks to a grant and donation from Partnership for Success and Harbor House, each of you will receive a water bottle today for you to keep. III. Reminders:  You may donate diapers or other baby items in Mrs. Frost’s classroom.  7 th grade Cheerleaders will have their photo taken tomorrow during 7 th period.  Complete the Flex Friday survey that Mr. Sherrer emailed to each of you.  Charge your Chrome Books at home each night. IV. Attention students who bring their lunch from home: Starting today, you can go through the line and get a free fruit, vegetable, and milk. You must get all three items in order to get them for free and you must know your lunch / ID number. V. From Mrs. Rose: Remember the focus of Red Ribbon Week is to remind us to be drug free for life! To be healthy and make good decisions you have to have a healthy way of thinking. Here are great ways to think of positive things to say. I am a leader, I am amazing, I deserve all good things, Today is going to be my day, I give myself permission to make good choices, and I Choose to be Drug Free, Just being who I want to Be!   Today's Tobacco Facts -Smokers have an increased risk of illness. Studies show that smokers get sick more with colds, flu, heart attacks, bronchitis, and pneumonia than nonsmokers.  Staying Tobacco-free will give you more energy, better looks, more money in your pocket, and in the long- run, more life to live!   Did you know that Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids reports that 69,000 youth under 18 that live in Arkansas will ultimately die prematurely from smoking? Congratulations to Yesterday's Red Ribbon Statistics winners!  1st place Hailey Heard, consolation winners Madyson Dowell, Jude Andrews, Zoe Adams, Chloe Cossey and Emma Wells. Winners stop by to see Mrs. Rose to claim your prize. Look for today's chance to win in Mrs. Rose's Counselor's Corner Classroom. Tomorrow's Red Ribbon Week Dress up Them is Drug-Free and Proud to be a Bearcat-wear Red and Black. VI. Lunchtime Weather: We will be inside for lunch today VII. Lunch Menu: * Mini Corn Dogs * Meatball Sub * Hot Dog * Wing Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad