Mena School District

The bracket for the Class 4A State Volleyball Tournament at Valley View has been completed. Mena will play Westside on Tuesday 10/27 at 6:00pm.. GO LADYCATS!!! https://scorebooklive.com/volleyball/tournaments/625

Friday, October 23, 2020 Dear Parents & Students The Mena School Board recently approved a change to our Ready for Learning Plan that I want to inform you of. It is the implementation of a 4:1 school week with a Flex Friday option beginning on Friday, October 30th. What does this mean? School will operate just as it is now for four days per week. On Flex Friday, school will be open, lunch will be served, and assignments will be given but the day will be optional for all students to attend in person or not. On Flex Friday, students who choose to flex will log into their classroom assignments given by their teachers and do their learning at home. Students who choose to attend school will also have virtual assignments for that day and will have an adjusted schedule to accommodate their online assignments and to give their teachers time to help blended students and plan for the upcoming week. Students who choose to learn from home on the Flex-day will not be counted absent. Instruction will be 100% virtual. These are catch-up days for teachers and students: there will be no new content taught or major assessments given. When will this start? Friday, October 30th How long will this go on? Indefinitely, we will continue to monitor the needs and concerns of our students, teachers and parents and adjustments could continue to be made throughout the school year. What if I don’t have internet access? Many of the assignments for Flex Friday may be assigned earlier in the week and students will have an opportunity to work on them using the school internet. We also offer tutoring Monday through Thursday after school till 4:30 (and Monday evenings 5:30-6:30) at school. The Flex Friday is an option to stay home but school will be open to those students that need to attend. Your student will be receiving an email with a questionnaire about Flex Friday. Answering this will give us some valuable information on how to plan for which students may be here. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at 479-394-2572. Thanks for your understanding during these unprecedented times. Clifton Sherrer, Principal Mena Middle School

Friday, October 23, 2020 Dear Parents & Students The Mena School Board recently approved a change to our Ready for Learning Plan that I want to inform you of. It is the implementation of a 4:1 school week with a Flex Friday option beginning on Friday, October 30th. What does this mean? School will operate just as it is now for four days per week. On Flex Friday, school will be open, lunch will be served, and assignments will be given but the day will be optional for all students to attend in person or not. On Flex Friday, students who choose to flex will log into their classroom assignments given by their teachers and do their learning at home. Students who choose to attend school will also have virtual assignments for that day and will have an adjusted schedule to accommodate their online assignments and to give their teachers time to help blended students and plan for the upcoming week. Students who choose to learn from home on the Flex-day will not be counted absent. Instruction will be 100% virtual. These are catch-up days for teachers and students: there will be no new content taught or major assessments given. When will this start? Friday, October 30th How long will this go on? Indefinitely, we will continue to monitor the needs and concerns of our students, teachers and parents and adjustments could continue to be made throughout the school year. What if I don’t have internet access? Your student will have the opportunity to complete the work when they return to school.They must complete the assignment the following week, or it will be incomplete. In addition, we have “hot spots” available for check-out. Just let us know ahead of time if you need to check out a device. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at 479-394-3151 Thanks for your understanding during these unprecedented times. Tamara Smart, Principal Holly Harshman Elementary

Kickoff is at 7:00pm tonight at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium!!!!

Click the link for the meal order form for the week of November 2nd-6th. PIck up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOG-sWE3CuHP56xPONR7UNug5LM9iQoZmyepN4uAIovJCLUg/viewform

Friday, October 23 Lunch Menu: Friday - 10/23 - Crispito w/Cheese, Mini Corndog, Backyard Burger, Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Pizza Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Monday - 10/26 - Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Chef Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Tuesday - 10/27 - Hang Time Basket, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Cobb Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich 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: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Senior High Bearcat Football vs Dardanelle HERE at Bearcat Stadium, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The theme for tonight’s student section will be “Spooky.” Dress in your best spooky apparel, but remember that per the Arkansas Activities Association, masks and face paint are not allowed at ball games. Red Ribbon Week is next week. The theme’s for each day are: Monday-Follow Your Dreams, Stay Drug Free-Pajama Day Tuesday- Team Up Against Drugs-Twins or Teams 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! Students, please remember that per the school dress code, hats and hoods are not to be worn in the building. Students, remember that you must have your masks on and pulled up over your nose in common areas like the cafeteria and the hallways between classes. Anyone interested in joining Sci-Fi Club this school year, there will be no dues this year, just sign up with Ms. Hooker to join! Even Blended students will have access to the Google Classroom. If any 9th or 10th grader is interested in Upward Bound, Please see Mrs. Thacker for an application. 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. There is still artwork from last year in the Art Room. If you had Ms. Hoyle for Art for the 2019-2020 school year, please come by and pick up your art. School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11. The Student Mock Voting Day for the 2020 election will be Monday Oct 26th. Students taking history classes will vote during their history class. If you do not have a history class, the form will be available in your “Class of ..” google classroom during Enrichment. This will be the equivalent of what Arkansas voters are voting for with national, state, and local positions and ballot issues.

Announcements for Friday, October 23 rd   I. Today is the deadline to order your Yearbook at the lowest price possible. II. One week from today, Friday, October 30 th , will be our first district-wide “Flex Friday.” You will have a choice whether to attend school that day or stay home and conduct virtual learning. For more important details, you and your parents can see the Superintendent’s informational video on the Mena Public School Facebook page. III. Reminders:  Check the fliers on the library windows to see what the dress-up themes are for each day of next week’s Red Ribbon Week.  1 st Quarter report cards will be handed out next Monday  Coloring sheets for the Halloween Coloring Contest sponsored by the Pulse, are located outside of the front office and are due today. You can turn yours in at the front office. IV. Lunchtime Weather: V. Lunch Menu: * Burrito * Mini Corndogs * Backyard Burger * Pizza * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Pizza Salad

Congratulations to second grade teacher, Mrs. Shannon Miller. She was the winner of the Arvest Bank's "WE LOVE TEACHERS" campaign! We are so proud of her and lucky to have such a wonderful teacher!

Blended & virtual student meals for October 26th-October 30th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.

The Mena 7th Grade & Jr. High Bearcats played at Dardanelle on Thursday. Dardanelle won the 7th Grade game 18-8. Dardanelle won the Jr. High game 31-0. Both teams will play next on October 29th when Mena host Trinity Christian.

There will be a limited number of tickets available to the general public that can be picked up at the Central Office on Friday 10/23 from 8:00am to 3:45pm for the Bearcat football game on Friday. The visiting team and fans will enter the stadium through the large gate at the Northside of the stadium. The visiting bleachers have been marked off to ensure proper social distancing. Please wear your mask and social distance while attending the game. Visiting fans must present their tickets and pay at the gate.

Mena Volleyball will open play in the 4A State Tournament on Tuesday 10/27 at 6:00pm at Valley View. Click the link to view the complete bracket. https://scorebooklive.com/volleyball/tournaments/625

Thursday, October 22 Lunch Menu: Thursday - 10/22 - BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Bacon Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Friday - 10/23 - Burrito w/Cheese, Mini Corndog, Backyard Burger, Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Pizza Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Monday - 10/26 - Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Chef Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Tuesday - 10/27 - Hang Time Basket, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Cobb Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich 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: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - No Quiz Bowl Practice Today or Thursday; Sci-Fi Club Meeting in the PAC Thursday - No Quiz Bowl Practice Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - JH Football @ Dardanelle Friday - Senior High Football vs Dardanelle HERE Students, please remember that per the school dress code, hats and hoods are not to be worn in the building. Students, remember that you must have your masks on and pulled up over your nose in common areas like the cafeteria and the hallways between classes. Anyone interested in joining Sci-Fi Club this school year, there will be no dues this year, just sign up with Ms. Hooker to join! Even Blended students will have access to the Google Classroom. If any 9th or 10th grader is interested in Upward Bound, Please see Mrs. Thacker for an application. 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. There is still artwork from last year in the Art Room. If you had Ms. Hoyle for Art for the 2019-2020 school year, please come by and pick up your art. School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11.

Announcements for Thursday, October 22 nd   I. Tomorrow is the deadline to order your Yearbook at the lowest price possible. II. Today the 7 th grade football team is dismissed at 2:45. III. Next Friday, October 30 th , will be our first district-wide “Flex Friday.” You will have a choice whether to attend school that day or stay home and conduct virtual learning. For more important details, you and your parents can see the Superintendent’s informational video on the Mena Public School Facebook page. IV. Reminders:  Check the fliers on the library windows to see what the dress-up themes are for each day of next week’s Red Ribbon Week.  1 st Quarter report cards will be handed out next Monday  Coloring sheets for the Halloween Coloring Contest sponsored by the Pulse, are located outside of the front office. V. Lunchtime Weather: VI. Lunch Menu: * BBQ Chicken * Chicken Tenders * Bacon Cheeseburger * Taco Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad

The Mena 7th Grade & Jr. High will play ay Dardanelle today beginning at 5:30pm.. GO BEARCATS!!!

The Sr. High Bearcats competed in the Tom Stuthard Top 25 today. Mena finished 2nd & were led by medalist Logan Myers, Trey McMellon, Wilson Hughes, Trevin Plunkett & Ashton Powell. Mena Cross Country will host the 7-4A District Meet on Monday 10/26 at the Lions Club Course.

Students in Mrs. Craig's class at MHS had a zoom visit with JP Dinnell today. JP is a former Navy Seal Sniper deployed to Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with Seal team Three's Task Unit Bruiser. JP served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for the Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, in Charlie Platoon. He works for Echelon Front, which is a company of combat veterans that work with employees to gain a teamwork and leadership perspective. They go to Multi million dollar companies to train employees in extreme ownership, responsibility and leadership. JP spoke with our students about the benefits of goal setting and changing your mindset to achieve your goals. He discussed the importance of learning how to think, not what to think. "My worst day is someone else's dream."

Mr. Benny Weston announces the addition of "Flex Fridays" to the Mena Public School's Ready for Learning Plan! To watch the video click on the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgKktdNJiGE&t=10s If you would like to read the adjusted Ready for Learning Plan in it's entirety click on the link below. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/802963/Mena_Public_Schools_COVID_Plan_Ready_for_Learning.pdf

Wednesday, October 21 Lunch Menu: Wednesday - 10/21 - Ravioli w/Meat Sauce, Hot Dog, Steak Sandwich, Wing Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Turkey Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Thursday - 10/22 - BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Bacon Cheeseburger, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Friday - 10/23 - Burrito w/Cheese, Mini Corndog, Backyard Burger, Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Pizza Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Monday - 10/26 - Pork Carnitas, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Waffle Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Chef Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich Tuesday - 10/27 - Hang Time Basket, Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bar, PB&J Sandwich, Cobb Salad, Turkey Croissant Sandwich 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: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - No Quiz Bowl Practice Today or Thursday; Sci-Fi Club Meeting in the PAC Thursday - No Quiz Bowl Practice Friday - Sports: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - JH Football @ Dardanelle Friday - Senior High Football vs Dardanelle HERE Students, please remember that per the school dress code, hats and hoods are not to be worn in the building. Students, remember that you must have your masks on and pulled up over your nose in common areas like the cafeteria and the hallways between classes. Anyone interested in joining Sci-Fi Club this school year, there will be no dues this year, just sign up with Ms. Hooker to join! Even Blended students will have access to the Google Classroom. If any 9th or 10th grader is interested in Upward Bound, Please see Mrs. Thacker for an application. If you are interested in joining the National English Honor Society, please go by Mrs. Neufeld’s Room 207 to pick up an application. 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. There is still artwork from last year in the Art Room. If you had Ms. Hoyle for Art for the 2019-2020 school year, please come by and pick up your art. School Day picture retakes and make-up pictures for 9th through 11th graders will be on Wednesday, November 11. Sci-Fi Club Meeting today in the PAC during Enrichment.

Announcements for Wednesday, October 21 st   I. Right after these announcements, the 7 th grade ETS students will meet in the cafeteria. II. Today is the first day of the second grading quarter. Report cards for the first quarter will be handed out on Monday. III. Several of you need to be reminded that everything you do on your Chrome Book or other device can be seen by our tech department, your teachers, and administrators. Use your device for school work only. There will be consequences if you use your device inappropriately. IV. If you are interested in entering the Polk County Pulse Halloween Coloring Contest, you can come get a copy of the Pulse located outside the front office. The contest is for students 13 years old or younger. The contest sheet is located on the back page of this week’s Pulse. V. Next week is Red Ribbon Week. Check out the fliers on the library windows to see what the dress-up themes are for each day. VI. Lunchtime Weather: VII. Lunch Menu: * Ravioli * Hot Dog * Chicken Sandwich * Wing Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Turkey or Ham Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad