Mena School District

Gameday Friday!

Announcements for Friday, November 15th Congratulations to the MMS 7th grade Quiz Bowl team – out of 11 schools that competed, they won 1st place. Reminders: 8th grade ETS will meet on Monday during ACHIEVE. Picture retakes are next Wednesday. We will attend the Senior Play next Wednesday. You can pay your $2 to your 1st period teacher beginning Monday. The Thanksgiving meal will be served in our cafeteria next Wednesday. Mid-term progress reports will be available in your ACHIEVE class today. Today is the deadline for BADD members to turn in their money and permission slips to Mrs. Rose for Monday’s Smoke Screen movie. The lost and found box is overflowing with coats, books, lunch boxes. Everything in it will be bagged up later next week and taken to PCDC. Right after these announcements, Mrs. Sikes needs to meet with all FBLA members. Lunchtime Weather: Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Chicken Spaghetti, MTO Baked Potato Line 2 – Sausage & Jalapeno Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Pizza Salad Concession – Hamburger, Mini Corn Dogs, Chicken Sandwich

Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 Lunch: Friday, 11-15, Chicken Spaghetti, Hamburger, Mini Corn Dogs, Chicken Sandwich 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. Lunch A students: Due to the amount of trash left in the library after Lunch A yesterday, the library is closed for Lunch A for the rest of this week, and also Monday of next week. We will try again on Tuesday on a trial basis of good behavior and picking up after yourselves. Students are not to be in the hallways during Lunch A or Lunch B. The library, cafeteria, or patio are available areas during lunch. Thursday, November 14, FCCLA Meeting in Ms. Wilson’s Room Thursday, November 14, JJV and JHV G/B @Lake Hamilton 5:00 Friday UCC Monday, Nov 18 - EAST Group Photo for Yearbook JUNIOR MEETING IN THE PAC ON FRIDAY DURING ENRICHMENT WITH JOSTENS FOR SENIOR RINGS! All students who sold FFA meat products need to turn-in all money to Mr.Collins or Mr. Maye by Monday Nov.18 Next Wednesday, November 20, will be School Day Pictures Make-Up Day and Retakes with Lifetouch. Anyone who missed the original picture day in September or wishes to get retakes, we will be taking pictures in the safe room on Wednesday morning. Even if you don’t plan to buy pictures, we need your photo for the yearbook. The high school showing of The Yellow Boat will be Thursday, November 21st at 9:15 am. Bring $5 to your 2nd period teacher on that day. Make sure you are finished with your second chance breakfast before you go. There is no food, drinks, gum or candy in the PAC. Those who don’t want to attend will go to the library. AE is hosting a food drive for God’s Feeding Hands Ministry through November 15. If your Enrichment class elects to participate, please bring a canned good to your Enrichment class. The class that donates the most, will receive a pizza party provided by AE. EAST Group Yearbook Photo will be Monday, Nov 18 during Enrichment. Meet in the HS EAST Classroom at 10:45 am. Art Club has a meeting scheduled for Friday, Nov. 22nd. Please pay your dues to attend. 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.

Come see the Mena High School production of "The Yellow Boat" on Saturday 11/16 at 7:30pm & Sunday 11/17 at 2:30pm in the Performing Arts Center. Admission is $5.00.. We will see you there!

The 7th grade quiz bowl team took 1st place at the Ashdown Invitational quiz bowl on  November 14. There were 11 teams. Mena won all of the games they participated in. Seated are Reagan Gates, Isabel Vacca, Greyson Kremers, Elijah Smith, and Dorian Knight. Standing are  Destiny Hogan, Karley Sharp, Abi Koppein, Scottie Gragg, and Izzy Henry.

Michael Povey & Jake the Wonder Dog visited the FCCLA at Mena High School this morning. Povey educated the students on the Humane Society of the Ouachitas & Jake was just happy to be there!

Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 Lunch: Thursday, 11-14, Fish Sticks/Mac Cheese, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Tenders Friday, 11-15, Chicken Spaghetti, Hamburger, Mini Corn Dogs, Chicken Sandwich 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. Lunch A students: Due to the amount of trash left in the library after Lunch A yesterday, the library is closed for Lunch A for the rest of this week, and also Monday of next week. We will try again on Tuesday on a trial basis of good behavior and picking up after yourselves. Students are not to be in the hallways during Lunch A or Lunch B. The library, cafeteria, or patio are available areas during lunch. Thursday, November 14, FCCLA Meeting in Ms. Wilson’s Room Thursday, November 14, JJV and JHV G/B @Lake Hamilton 5:00 Friday UCC Monday, Nov 18 - EAST Group Photo for Yearbook JUNIOR MEETING IN THE PAC ON FRIDAY DURING ENRICHMENT WITH JOSTENS FOR SENIOR RINGS! All students who sold FFA meat products need to turn-in all money to Mr.Collins or Mr. Maye by Monday Nov.18 Next Wednesday, November 20, will be School Day Pictures Make-Up Day and Retakes with Lifetouch. The high school showing of The Yellow Boat will be Thursday, November 21st at 9:15 am. Bring $5 to your 2nd period teacher on that day. Make sure you are finished with your second chance breakfast before you go. There is no food, drinks, gum or candy in the PAC. Those who don’t want to attend will go to the library. AE is hosting a food drive for God’s Feeding Hands Ministry through November 15. If your Enrichment class elects to participate, please bring a canned good to your Enrichment class. The class that donates the most, will receive a pizza party provided by AE. Freshman Meeting in the PAC during Enrichment. EAST Group Yearbook Photo will be Monday, Nov 18 during Enrichment. Meet in the HS EAST Classroom at 10:45 am. Art Club has a meeting scheduled for Friday, Nov. 22nd. Please pay your dues to attend. 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.

Announcements for Thursday, November 14th Reminders: The FBLA March of Dimes Fundraiser is tomorrow…For a $1 donation you can wear a hat all day and you can purchase hot chocolate during lunch. BADD members see Mrs. Rose about Monday’s Smoke Screen Movie. 8th grade ETS will meet on Monday during ACHIEVE. Picture retakes are next Wednesday. We will attend the Senior Play next Wednesday. You can pay your $2 to your 1st period teacher beginning Monday. The Thanksgiving meal will be served in our cafeteria next Wednesday. If you did not pick up your mid-term grade report at last night’s conferences, they will be handed out tomorrow during ACHIEVE. Lunchtime Weather: Everyone will be going outside today during lunch. Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Fish Sticks with Mac & Cheese, MTO Tortilla Line 2 – Cheeseburger Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad Concession – Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders Club / Group Meetings:

In honor of World Kindness Day and Mr Rogers MHS Counselor Tonya Thacker and MMS Counselor Leilani Rose rocked the red cardigans Wednesday!

The Mena High School Theatre Department will present their public performances of "The Yellow Boat" this Saturday & Sunday at the Performing Arts Center.... We will see you there!

Louise Durham Students put the "I" in KIND!! #worldkindnessday2019

Mena eighth grade GT students participated in the Ashdown Invitational Quiz Bowl on Nov. 13. There were 11 teams. They faced Dierks, Nashville , and Prescott before lunch and were seeded number 6 after lunch. The team played Prescott after lunch and played a close game, with Prescott winning by only 20 points. I'm so proud of the effort they put in!

Announcements for Wednesday, November 12th Reminders: Parent/Teacher Conferences are tonight from 3:30 – 6:30, in the MMS Cafeteria. Mid-Term Progress Reports will be handed out. The FBLA March of Dimes Fundraiser is Friday…For a $1 donation you can wear a hat all day and you can purchase hot chocolate during lunch on Friday. Next Monday is the after school Smoke Screen movie for the members of BADD. See Mrs. Rose for permission slips. 6th grade ETS students will be meeting today during ACHIEVE. 8th grade ETS will meet on Monday. The sign-up sheet for ID cards is on the podium at the front office. The first card is free. If this is your second card this year, it will cost $3. The Thanksgiving Meal will be served in our Cafeteria one week from today. For $18 you can still order an EAST T-Shirt. Orders are due Friday. Make checks out to Mena EAST. 7th grade GT students going to Ashdown need to be in the MMS Cafeteria tomorrow morning before 7:00 a.m. Also, you need to bring a lunch, along with your signed permission slip. Be sure and get the classwork you will miss tomorrow. There are two events happening one week from today. Next Wednesday morning are picture retakes for those who want one. That afternoon, we will be going to the MHS Senior Play at the PAC. It will cost $2 per student. We will begin collecting your money next Monday. Lunchtime Weather: If you have appropriate winter clothing, you will have the option of going outside during lunch today. You do have the option of staying inside, if you want to. Lunch Menu: Line 1 – Pasta with Alfredo Sauce, MTO Boneless Wings Line 2 – Fiesta Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Turkey Chef Salad Concession – Hamburger, Hot Dog, Chicken Patty Sandwich Club / Group Meetings: At this time, 6th grade ETS needs to go to the Cafeteria.

Wednesday Nov. 13, 2019 Lunch: Wednesday, 11-13, Chicken Alfredo, Hamburger,Chicken Sandwich, MTO Boneless Wings Thursday, 11-14, Fish Sticks/Mac Cheese, Rib Patty Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Tenders Friday, 11-15, Chicken Spaghetti, Hamburger, Mini Corn Dogs, Chicken Sandwich 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. Lunch A students: If you are acting inappropriately in the library during lunch, you’ll be asked to return to the cafeteria. If overall behavior does not improve, the library will be closed for Lunch A indefinitely. Students are not to be in the hallways during Lunch A or Lunch B. The library, cafeteria, or patio are available areas during lunch. Wednesday, Nov. 13, Sophomore meeting during Enrichment. Wed., November 13, Sci-Fi Meeting in the PAC Wed., Air Force recruiter - room 403 Thursday, November 14, FCCLA Meeting in Ms. Wilson’s Room Thursday, November 14, JJV and JHV G/B @Lake Hamilton 5:00 Friday UCC JUNIOR MEETING IN THE PAC ON FRIDAY DURING ENRICHMENT WITH JOSTENS FOR SENIOR RINGS! All students who sold FFA meat products need to turn-in all money to Mr.Collins or Mr. Maye by Monday Nov.18 The high school showing of The Yellow Boat will be Thursday, November 21st at 9:15 am. Bring $5 to your 2nd period teacher on that day. Make sure you are finished with your second chance breakfast before you go. There is no food, drinks, gum or candy in the PAC. Those who don’t want to attend will go to the library. AE is hosting a food drive for God’s Feeding Hands Ministry through November 15. If your Enrichment class elects to participate, please bring a canned good to your Enrichment class. The class that donates the most, will receive a pizza party provided by AE. Mrs. Jackson's class is in the lead for the most food brought for the Food Drive! She has a total of 44 cans! Keep up the great work! Senior Seminar Wednesday @ 5:30 pm in library. Attention Sci-Fi Club Students. We are having a group picture for the yearbook taken during Enrichment today. Come down if you have paid your dues, even if you are scheduled to be elsewhere during Enrichment. You can return to your assigned E-Squared or Flex location after the picture.

MMS Receives Math Award! Dear Principal Sherrer and Superintendent Weston, Congratulations! MENA MIDDLE has been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as a school that is Beating the Odds, because students demonstrated high growth on the ACT Aspire even though the school serves a high percentage of students who participate in Free and Reduced Lunch! As you may know, the OEP creates an annual report entitled the Outstanding Educational Performance Awards, recognizing schools with high student growth. We think growth is the best indicator of the positive impact that your school is having on students. In our Beating the Odds report to be released tomorrow, MENA MIDDLE received the following award: "Beating the Odds" High Math Growth: Middle Level (Southwest Region) We provide badges for placement on your school’s website (attached), and a personalized paper award will be sent to the district later this school year. Awards are based on the 2019 content growth score calculated by the Arkansas Department of Education. These growth scores reflect how much students at the school improved from 2018 compared to how much they were expected to grow considering prior achievement. We recognize schools based on Overall growth, as well as for growth in Math and English Language Arts separately. To learn more about how we determined the OEP award winners and to see the full list of award recipients, you can view the report here. We congratulate you on this accomplishment and hope that you will share this good news with teachers, students, and others who contributed to your school’s success. This year’s full list of OEP awards can be found here. For updates and insights, follow our blog at www.officeforedpolicy.com, and to be added to our weekly updates and roundup of education news, send an email to oep@uark.edu with the subject line “Sign me up!” Congratulations again on “Beating the Odds”! Sincerely, Sarah McKenzie, Ph.D. Executive Director Office for Education Policy 211 Graduate Education Building Fayetteville, AR 72701

Region VIII All Region Jazz Results Congratulations to the following students for making the Junior High All Region Jazz Band Gabe Kelley- 2nd band, 2nd chair alto saxophone Kate McDonald- 1st band, 2nd chair tenor saxophone Brenden Ricker- 2nd band, 2nd chair tenor saxophone Tylar Roy- 1st alternate trumpet Bon Scott-1st alternate trombone Alexia Minzel- 2nd band, 1st chair drumset Darian Hunt- 2nd alternate drumset Congratulations to the following students for making the High School All Region Jazz Band Shylee Head- 2nd band, baritone saxophone Morgan Caldwell- 2nd alternate, tenor trombone Lexi Williams- 2nd band, 2nd chair bass guitar

The Mena Jr. teams played at Greenwood Tuesday.. The JV Girls lost 17 to 32...The Varsity Girls lost 19 to 34 & the Varsity Boys! Lost 42-51... The Jr. Teams play at Lake Hamilton on Thursday.

Logan Myers has been named all state & will represent Mena in the River Valley All Star Meet for Western Arkansas Saturday 11/16 at Mansfield High School! GO LOGAN!!!

The Mena Ladycat Basketball Team will compete in the Robinson Invitational next week. The first game is Monday 11/18 at 5:00pm... GO LADYCATS!!!

Fans are welcome to gather in the Bearcat Stadium parking lot TO cheer the team as they head to Gosnell for the first 4A State Playoff game.. GO BEARCATS!!!