The Mena Jr. Bearcats defeated DeQueen 48-39 in the championship game at the Union Bank Invitational Tournament Thursday. Mena will play at Arkadelphia Monday... Go Bearcats!
Congratulations to the Mena Jr. Ladycats. They defeated DeQueen 32-25 in the championship game of the Union Bank Invitational on Thursday night. The girls will play at Arkadelphia on Tuesday.. GO LADYCATS!
The Mena FFA fruit orders are currently being delivered to customers. The Mena FFA would like to thank the community for supporting our fundraisers!
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.
Gameday Thursday!
The Jr. Ladycats & Bearcats will play DeQueen!
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.
Baseball tryouts will be on Monday 9th, Tuesday 10th, and Thursday 12th from 3:45-5:00 at the Union Bank Baseball Park for Freshman - Seniors. You can contact Matt Sandifer at 870-833-2094 or matt.sandifer@menaschools.org
The season opener is February 24th at Mt. Ida. Check the schedule on the Mena Public School website at
http://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics/athletics…
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.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Library closed for Lunch B today.
Lunch Menu:
Wednesday - Walking Tacos, Hamburger, Chicken Sandwich
Thursday - Lasagna, Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Friday - Hang Time Basket, Chicken Sandwich, Cheese Sticks.
Weekly Activities
Wed., Dec. 4, Sci-fi meeting in Art Room
Wed., Dec. 2, 4,5 Jr. High Basketball Union Bank Invitational @ UBC starting at 4 on Monday.
Thursday, Dec. 5, NHS/JAG meeting Room 200 (Mrs. Hobson’s Room)
Thursday, Dec. 5, Choir Concert in the PAC at 6:00
STUDENTS: LEAVE YOUR BLANKETS AT HOME. WE HAVE PLENTY OF COATS IF YOU HAVE A NEED, JUST SEE MRS. THACKER. HOWEVER, DO NOT BRING BLANKETS TO SCHOOL.
Students: If you need to know your lunch balance, please go see Mrs. Jennifer
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
Students you must get a juice and/or fruit at breakfast.
FRESHMEN are not allowed to come to the library during Lunch for the remainder of the semester due to behavior.
Students are not to be in the hallways during Lunch A or Lunch B. The library, cafeteria, or patio are available areas during lunch.
SENIORS! Wednesday, December 11, Herff Jones will be here to measure for Cap & Gown, we need all Seniors to be here. We will be doing this during their Senior English classes.
The high school and middle school choirs will present their holiday concert Thursday, December 5, at 7:00 PM in the PAC.
FBLA members who plan to compete at the spring leadership conference need to see Mrs. Lindsey or Mrs. Torix for a permission slip.
Mena Baseball will hold tryouts next week at baseball field on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:45-5, if weather is bad we could reschedule one of the days.
Monday 9th
Tuesday 10th
Thursday 12th
Any high school student can tryout. Freshman-Senior
All students will attend their regularly assigned enrichment class for the remainder of the semester!
All students who sold FFA Fruit products must pick up their orders today, Wednesday, December 4, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 pm. at the Ag Building.
The census is looking for temporary workers. If you are 18, come by the counseling center during enrichment today to find out more information.
Please take note of the time change for the games on Saturday! GO BEARCATS!
The Mena Ladycats pulled out the lone win for the home teams over Waldron at the Union Bank Center Tuesday night. The girls won by a score of 52-39. Mena lost the Jr. Boys game 32-38 & the Sr. Boys lost 24-61... The Sr. Teams will play again on Thursday against Shiloh in the Rich Mountain Bucks Classic....
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
The Little Cats @ Louise Durham received a special package from the North Pole today!
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Lunch Menu:
Tuesday - Chili, Bacon Burger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Wednesday - Walking Tacos, Hamburger, Chicken Sandwich
Thursday - Lasagna, Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Friday - Hang Time Basket, Chicken Sandwich, Cheese Sticks.
Weekly Activities
Tuesday, Dec. 3, ETS Sophomores in Room 209
Tuesday, December 3, Senior Basketball vs. Waldron @ 4:30
Wed., Dec. 4, Sci-fi meeting in Art Room
Wed., Dec. 2, 4,5 Jr. High Basketball Union Bank Invitational @ UBC starting at 4 on Monday.
Thursday, Dec. 5, NHS/JAG meeting Room 200 (Mrs. Hobson’s Room)
STUDENTS: LEAVE YOUR BLANKETS AT HOME. WE HAVE PLENTY OF COATS IF YOU HAVE A NEED, JUST SEE MRS. THACKER. HOWEVER, DO NOT BRING BLANKETS TO SCHOOL.
Students: If you need to know your lunch balance, please go see Mrs. Jennifer
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
Students you must get a juice and/or fruit at breakfast.
Students, please remember, you have to have money in your account to buy extras. Do not get extras unless you pay for it first.
FRESHMEN are not allowed to come to the library during Lunch for the remainder of the semester due to behavior.
Students are not to be in the hallways during Lunch A or Lunch B. The library, cafeteria, or patio are available areas during lunch.
The high school and middle school choirs will present their holiday concert Thursday, December 5, at 7:00 PM in the PAC.
FBLA members who plan to compete at the spring leadership conference need to see Mrs. Lindsey or Mrs. Torix for a permission slip.
All students will attend their regularly assigned enrichment class for the remainder of the semester!
All students who sold FFA Fruit products must pick up their orders today, Wednesday, December 4, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 pm. at the Ag Building.
Tuesday, Dec. 3rd will be the Art Club’s yearbook picture. All art club members that have paid their dues must come to the art room at the beginning of Enrichment to get a quick photo.
All Juniors and Seniors need to complete a short survey during enrichment today.
Waldron cannot play the Jr girls game scheduled for today at the U.B.C.... So the schedule for tonight's games has changed.... We will play Jr Boys, Varsity Girls, & Varsity Boys beginning at 5:00 p.m. Please share & spread the word!!! GO BEARCATS!!!
Waldron cannot play the Jr girls game scheduled for today at the U.B.C.... So the schedule for tonight's games has changed.... We will play Jr Boys, Varsity Girls, & Varsity Boys beginning at 5:00 p.m. Please share & spread the word!!! GO BEARCATS!!!
The Union Bank Jr. Invitational began Monday at the Union Bank Center. Both Mena teams defeated Horatio. The Jr. Girls won 31-29 & the Jr. Boys won 60-14... The Ladycats will play the winner of the Cossatot/DeQueen game on Thursday at 5pm in the championship game. The Bearcats will face the winner of the Arkansas High/DeQueen game in the championship game on Tursday at 6:20pm. GO BEARCATS!!!
