*Lunch Visitors*
If you are wanting to eat lunch with your child you may start September 3 for First and Second grade. And on September 9 for Pre-School and Kindergarten. We ask that you bring your photo ID with you and if you are planning to eat, lunch is $3.70
Students in Mr. Philpot's Oral Communications class gave their "My Item" Presentation. This involved them bringing an item that has value to them, and sharing information and stories. The goal is for students to gain comfort with talking in front of class.
Mena Middle School will be hosting a 6th grade Curriculum Night and Parent/Student Smart Core Orientation on Tuesday, August 27, 6 P.M. in the Middle School Library. We will be explaining the Arkansas Smart Core Curriculum as well as a brief overview of Mena Middle School 6th grade curriculum and class expectations in each subject area. All 6th grade families are encouraged to attend.
Mena Middle School Annual Title I meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 6:30 P.M in the Mena Middle School Library. This is a meeting to inform families of their rights to know, school progress, student progress, current curriculum and plans for improvement. Please plan to join us for this brief informational meeting.
Ms. Taylor's Music Appreciation and Music Theory classes experimented with the Incredibox application today. Incredibox allows students to create their own music. Students can choose their own musical styles and lay down, record, and share their mixes.
Announcements for Wednesday, August 21st
Students, get your required paperwork turned in ASAP.
Picture day is next Monday, August 26th. You ACHIEVE teachers will be giving you an order form soon. You are not required to order pictures but everyone will have their picture taken for the yearbook and to have on file for replacement ID cards.
When you are outside you will notice that the timber on our picnic tables has been replaced. The replacement lumber for these tables cost over $1,200 so please help us take care of them by not writing on them or damaging them in any way.
From Mr. Goodnight: Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grader showing livestock at the county fair please meet Mr. Goodnight in his room for a short meeting after these announcements
Students in both lunches have done a good job of keeping your trash picked up and returning your trays to the cafeteria. Good job! We will continue to allow you to eat outside as long as you all keep up the good work.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Walking Tacos, MTO Boneless Wings
Pizza Line – Fiesta Pizza, MTO Deli, Turkey Chef Salad
Concession Line – Hamburger, Chicken Sandwich, Hot Dog
Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2019
For lunch today:
Main Line: Walking Tacos
Choice Line: Boneless Wings
Grill: MTO Deli, Hamburger, Chicken Sandwich
Pizza Line
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
There will be a county fair livestock show meeting for all county fair livestock exhibitors at the ag building during enrichment on Thursday Aug 22.
The library will be closed on Wednesday for Lunch B.
Yearbook orders are underway for the 2020 MHS Yearbook. Be sure to order your yearbook at the lowest price of $48 before October 1. You can also get four free icons when you personalize your cover with your name ($6 for name personalization). See Mr. Philpot to order or for more information in room 205.
Students wanting to have their names placed on a ballot for Student Council must pick up paperwork from Mrs. Gordon in room 300 and return it with a parent signature by Friday, August 23.
We will be taking Fall Pictures on Monday, August 26, for Junior High Volleyball, Junior High Cheer, MMS Band, Golf, Tennis, Cross Country, 7th grade football, 7th grade volleyball, and 7th grade cheer. These pictures will be used for the sports program, the yearbook, and will be used online and by the local newspapers.
The MHS Cheerleaders will be doing a Carwash/Bake Sale fundraiser this Saturday, August 24th at Baywash starting at 9am! Please come support them!
Club Fair will be this Thursday for Juniors and Seniors and Friday for Freshmen and Sophomores.
Students: Just a reminder about the red recycle bins around campus are for cans or plastic bottles only, please do not put trash or any paper in those bins.
Andy Threlkeld visited the AE program this morning. He discussed the importance of overcoming your insecurities and allowing forgiveness to be a part of your life!
The MHS Cheerleaders will be having a Carwash/Bake Sale fundraiser this Saturday, August 24th at Baywash starting at 9am! Please come support them! GO BEARCATS!
The Bearcats played a scrimmage game at Magnolia Tuesday night. Coach Craig Bentley said there were a few bright spots but saw room for lots of improvement. Players & coaches were already watching film early this morning & will be back on the practice field this afternoon as preparations begin for the season opener on Friday, August 30th at Bearcat Stadium against DeQueen… GO BEARCATS!
The Mena Tennis team was in action at Nashville today.. The Boys tied 2-2 & Nashville won the girls matches 7-0... Mena will be back in action September 3rd at 4:00pm when they host DeQueen... GO BEARCATS!
The first dance of the year at Mena Middle School was well attended & all seemed to have a good time... GO MMS BEARCATS!
Announcements for Tuesday, August 20th
We still have students who have not returned any or all of their required paperwork. Please get that turned in ASAP.
Reminder that teachers are recording tardies so make every effort to get to class on time.
Students, yesterday there was a football and a 4-square ball left outside during lunch. If you continue to leave them outside, we will have to lock the ball box for a few days.
If you are missing a couple of keys, come to the office to identify. They were just found in the gym
This evening is our first dance of the year.
For MMS students only
6:00 – 8:00 (Make sure your parents know to pick you up at 8:00!)
$5 admission
Concession will be open for you to purchase snacks & drinks
School rules & dress code apply
From Mrs. Rose: If you have a song request for tonight’s dance, she will accept one request from each ACHIEVE class. On a sheet of paper, write the song title, the name of the artist, and give it to her.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Orange Chicken, MTO Tortilla Line
Pizza Line – Meat Lovers’ Pizza, MTO Deli, Cobb Salad
Concession Line – Bacon Swiss Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Those of you that returned all of your paperwork last week were eligible for a random drawing for a pass that will get you in to all of this year’s MMS dances for free. It’s time to announce the winners. You may begin using the pass at tonight’s dance. If your name is called, please come to the office at this time to get your dance pass.
6th Grade Winners: Drake Dollar, Eden Hooper, Jerod Winger
7th Grade Winners: Marlenne Cecilio, Emma Ferguson, Cory Moody
8th Grade Winners: Juan Gee, Robert Hill, Payton Clark
Coming up on the Mena Future Farmers of America schedule!
August 26th-31st - Polk County Fair
September 12th - Meat & Fruit Sale Begins
September 13-22 - Four States Livestock Show @ Texarkana
September 20th-28th - Arkansas/Oklahoma State Livestock Show @ Fort Smith
October 11th-20th - Arkansas State Fair
MHS Golf Thursday 8/22!
Students wanting to have their names placed on a ballot for Student Council must pick up paperwork from Mrs. Gordon in room 300 and return it with a parent signature by Friday, August 23.
Yearbook orders are underway for the 2020 MHS Yearbook. Be sure to order your yearbook at the lowest price of $48 before October 1. You can also get four free icons when you personalize your cover with your name. See Mr. Philpot to order or for more information.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
For lunch today:
Main Line: Orange Chicken
Choice Line: Spicy Chicken Sandwich MTO
Grill: Chicken Tenders
Pizza Line
We have Gatorade, Water, Chips, Beef Jerky and Rice Krispy Treats that are available for purchase if you have money in your lunch account.
There will be a county fair livestock show meeting for all county fair livestock exhibitors at the ag building during enrichment on Thursday Aug 22.
The library will be closed on Wednesday for Lunch B.
Yearbook orders are underway for the 2020 MHS Yearbook. Be sure to order your yearbook at the lowest price of $48 before October 1. You can also get four free icons when you personalize your cover with your name ($6 for name personalization). See Mr. Philpot to order or for more information in room 205.
Students wanting to have their names placed on a ballot for Student Council must pick up paperwork from Mrs. Gordon in room 300 and return it with a parent signature by Friday, August 23.
We will be taking Fall Pictures on Monday, August 26, for Junior High Volleyball, Junior High Cheer, MMS Band, Golf, Tennis, Cross Country, 7th grade football, 7th grade volleyball, and 7th grade cheer. These pictures will be used for the sports program, the yearbook, and will be used online and by the local newspapers.
Letter Jackets: Reminder that we will be doing letter jacket sizing today, Tuesday, August 20th. Football players will be sized at 9:30 in the morning and the band, choir, and anyone else who does jackets will size at 2:30.
The MHS Cheerleaders will be doing a Carwash/Bake Sale fundraiser this Saturday, August 24th at Baywash starting at 9am! Please come support them!
Club Fair will be this Thursday for Juniors and Seniors and Friday for Freshmen and Sophomores.
Children & hydration
Children are at a greater risk of dehydration than adults. This is because in relation to their size, children have a larger proportion of their skin available to lose sweat and be exposed to heat. Additionally, children don’t always recognize that they’re thirsty, and if they’re not encouraged and reminded may forget to drink. Luckily, there are a few ways to tell if your child is hydrated.
How do I know if my child is hydrated?
Frequent bathroom breaks or wet nappies are the easiest way to tell if your child is hydrated. You can also look out for these common symptoms of dehydration:
Headaches
Poor concentration
Thirst
Cracked lips
Dry mouth
Constipation
Lethargy
Dark urine
How much water does my child need?
The amount your child needs will vary depending on their age, size and level of activity. For children under 8 years of age, at least 4-6 glasses of water is recommended. For children older than 8 years of age a minimum of 6-8 glasses is recommended.
If your child is playing sports or is very active they will need extra fluid, see our section on hydration for active kids. Kids will also need more fluid on hot days or when unwell.
Tips to help your kids stay hydrated!
Pack a water bottle for school and when you go out. Try a frozen water bottle in summer.
Encourage your child to drink water before, after and during physical activity
Always offer water with meals and snacks
Encourage your child to drink water, even if they don’t like it!
Tips for kids who don’t like water
Try adding slices of fruits such as lemon or orange to water, for variety and flavour.
Let your kids choose their own drink bottle or serve water in colourful glasses or jugs.
Be a role model! Make a point of drinking water with your kids.
Experiment with temperature; try having a jug of water in the fridge, adding ice-cubes, or even warm water in winter.
Water is the best choice to keep your kids hydrated throughout the day. Water contains no extra energy and can quench your thirst. Other fluids such as milk, juice and sweetened drinks can also contribute to your child’s fluid intake. For more information on drink choices for your kids, check out the Drinks section of our website.
The Mena boys finished first at the DeQueen Country Club today. Beating Malvern by 2. Austin Johnston was the medalist for the boys & Chloe Rocha finished 2nd in the girls. Mena Golf is back in action Thursday at Magellan Golf Course in Hot Springs. Matches hosted by Fountain Lake... Go Bearcats!
The Mena FFA Officers for the 2019-20 school year are (back row, left to right) Cooper Anderle, Treasurer; Cori Hilton, Sentinel; Brenden Catlett, President; Simeon Fields, Advisor; (front row) Makayla Evans, Vice President; Madison Blair, Reporter; and Ivy Curtis, Secretary.
