Gameday Thursday!
The 7th grade girls will play an intrasquad scrimmage at 3:30pm!
Athletic Dead Period!
Announcements for Wednesday, December 18th
Reminders:
7th and 8th grade Spelling Bee participants will meet in Mrs. Breedlove’s or Mrs. Chaney’s room after these announcements.
6th period Choir students that are not caroling will go to the MMS Choir Room instead of the high school.
Tomorrow: Jr High basketball against Malvern at Rackley Gymnasium starting with the 7th grade Lady Cats at 4:30.
Students, check the lost and found for you coats and other items so that you won’t be without them over Christmas break.
This Friday will be “Festive Friday” at MMS. All students and faculty are invited to wear your silly or gaudy Christmas sweaters or shirts.
From Mrs. Rose: As a rule schedules do not change at semester; however, if you have a concern about your schedule and need to speak to Mrs. Rose you may sign up for a visit on the clip-board outside her office.
Also: 8th Grade girls Mrs. Rose and Mrs. Gann have extended the GOP application deadline to tomorrow. If you are still interested in going, get your paper application to Mrs. Rose and your rough draft essay's email to her.
Lunchtime Weather: The current temperature is 48 and should be near 50 at lunch, so we will be going outside today.
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Chicken Alfredo, MTO Boneless Wings
Line 2 – Fiesta Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Turkey Chef Salad
Concession – Hamburger, Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time, 7th grade GT students need to go to the Conference room and 7th & 8th grade Spelling Bee participants need to go to your grade-level Literacy room.
The Mena School Board conducted their December meeting at the Administration Building Tuesday Night.
Superintendent Benny Weston's report consisted of information on the recent Thanksgiving & Christmas meals served at each cafeteria. Almost 1200 meals were served to parents this year.
The board next accepted a bid on workmans compensation insurance insurance from the Arkansas School Board Association. The annual premium is $24,442.00.
Approval was also given to the 2020 Master Plan, Student transfers, the annual stipend list & the financial report.
One personnel item was addressed at the conclusion of the meeting. The board accepted the resignation of Piet Fieldman.
Announcements for Thursday, December 12th
Reminders:
EAST students participating in today’s Veteran’s program will go to Lunch “A” and catch the bus at 11:45.
BADD Club will have a meeting on tomorrow.
MMS & MHS bands will have their Christmas concerts tonight, 7:00 pm, at the PAC.
6th grade ETS students will be meeting next Tuesday during ACHIEVE.
6th grade Spelling Bee participants will be meeting in Mrs. Dollar’s room on Monday.
Girls of Promise applications and essay rough drafts are due to Mrs. Rose tomorrow.
Mrs. Moore would like to remind all GT students that will be participating in tomorrow’s Geography Bee to remember to bring a lunch tomorrow.
FBLA members will be having their Christmas party tomorrow during ACHIEVE.
Several of our students are in the play, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, put on by the Junior Ouachita Little Theater (JOLT). The play will be performed at the OLT 7:30 Friday, 7:30 Saturday and 2:30 Sunday afternoon.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – General Tso’s Beef, MTO Tortilla, MTO Nachos
Line 2 – Cheeseburger Pizza, Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Salad
Concession – Hamburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
There will be a coat drive in front of Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium this Saturday, December 14th. This is the first annual Coat the Cold event. They will be collecting new and gently used coats, jackets, hoodies, gloves, scarves, and hats. All gently used items will be laundered before disbursement. All items that are received as a donation will be distributed throughout the local schools for children in need, the remaining items will be donated to those in need, as needed.
See you Thursday at the PAC !!!!
The Administration Office of Mena Public Schools would like to thank the individuals and community organizations who are making contributions this holiday season to "Feed A Bearcat".
Sherry Newman, Kim DePriest, Superintendent Benny Weston, Paulette Sherrer, and Suzanne Bentley choose to annually donate to the student fund at Christmas time.
The Mena School District "Feed A Bearcat" Program aims to provide wrap around services to our students in need. These services are offered on an individual basis as needs are identified and include the backpack food program, personal hygiene items, clothing, school supplies, extra-curricular student expenses, and assistance with lunch account balances. The Mena School District appreciates the generosity of our patrons who are able to donate items or monetary gifts to our students through this endeavor to meet our local needs. If you, your organization, or your business would like to donate please call 479-394-1710 or visit our offices at 501 Hickory Avenue.
Announcements for Wednesday, December 11th
Reminders:
EAST students participating in tomorrow’s Veteran’s program. You must have your permission slips to Mrs. Lunsford today. Tomorrow, you will eat during Lunch “A” and load the bus at 11:45.
BADD Club will have a meeting on Friday.
FBLA Spring Conference dues have to be turned in to Mrs. Sikes today. Also, Mrs. Sikes needs to see all FBLA members after these announcements.
MMS & MHS bands will have their Christmas concerts tomorrow evening, 7:00 pm, at the PAC.
6th grade ETS students will be meeting next Tuesday during ACHIEVE.
From Mrs. Dollar: 6th grade Spelling Bee participants will be meeting in her room on Monday, during ACHIEVE.
From Mrs. Rose: Reminder to those applying to Girls of Promise. Your paper application and rough draft essays are due to her by Friday.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Christmas Meal (Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Hot Rolls)
Line 2 – Fiesta Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Turkey Chef Salad
Concession – Hot Dog, Chicken Sandwich
Announcements for Tuesday, December 10th
From Mrs. Lunsford: EAST students – if your ACHIEVE teacher approves it, you can go to the Choir room right after these announcements to practice for the Veteran’s activity. Also, remember that you must have your permission slip signed and turned in to her by tomorrow. On Thursday, you will eat during Lunch “A” and load the bus at 11:45.
If you are a teacher’s aide, you will have a group photo made today after these announcements.
The BADD Club will have a meeting this Friday in Mrs. Rose’s office.
Tonight is the MMS Winter Dance from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The cost is $5, Concession stand will be open. Make sure your parents know that the dance ends at 8:00 so that they will be here to pick you up. Song requests are due to Mrs. Rose by noon today.
The MMS and MHS Bands’ Christmas Concert is Thursday, 7:00 pm, at the PAC.
Lunchtime Weather: The current temperature is 37 degrees and is not expected to get above 40 degrees by lunchtime. You are allowed to go outside as usual. Mrs. Rose will stay in the building for those of you that wish to remain inside.
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Beef Enchiladas, MTO Tortilla, MTO Nachos
Line 2 – Meat Lover’s Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Cobb Salad
Concession – Steak Melt, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time…
Student Council Reps need to go to the Conference Room.
Teachers’ Aides need to go to the Cafeteria for a group photo.
EAST students working on the Veteran’s project need to go to the Choir room.
Thank you Mena Star readers!!!!
Remember if your student wants to be a Bearcat the enrollment window for the second semester is now open. Forms can be requested and completed at the district you are currently attending. Mena School District classes will begin on Monday, January 6th 2020. For more information call 479-394-1710.
GO BEARCATS!
Veterans and spouses, please meet to carpool at the Crossing Church on Thursday, December 12 at 12:45 pm. The carpool will take you to the Lodge at Queen Wilhelmina for the Veterans’ Christmas Party. Veterans, don’t miss out on the FREE meal!
The Mena School District "Feed A Bearcat" Program aims to provide wrap around services to our students in need. These services are offered on an individual basis as needs are identified and include the backpack food program, personal hygiene items, clothing, school supplies, extra-curricular student expenses, and assistance with lunch account balances. The Mena School District appreciates the generosity of community individuals and organizations who donate items or monetary gifts to our students through this endeavor to meet our local needs. If anyone is interested in donating items or money to the “Feed A Bearcat” program, they can call the Administration Office at 479-394-1710 located at 501 Hickory Avenue.
For more information about Mena Public Schools, please check out our website at www.menaschools.org or follow us on Facebook at Mena Public Schools.
The Jr. Ladycats & Bearcats played at Arkadelphia Monday. The Jr. jv girls won 20-12, the Jr. Girls won 32-23 & the Jr. Boys lost 37-41. Mena will play next on Monday 12/6 at Cossatot.
Announcements for Monday, December 9th
8th grade ETS students will be meeting in the Cafeteria right after these announcements.
The Student Council will be meeting with Mr. Sherrer tomorrow during ACHIEVE.
The BADD Club will have a meeting this Friday in Mrs. Rose’s office.
There are only 2 weeks remaining in the semester. Remember that if your last day of school is going to be before December 20th, a parent must call either myself or Mr. Sherrer for approval, so that your absences will be excused.
We will have our MMS Christmas Dance next tomorrow evening from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The cost is $5, concession stand will be open. Make sure your parents know that the dance ends at 8:00 so that they will be here to pick you up. You may make song requests to Mrs. Rose. You must write down your name, the song title, and the name of the artist and have it turned in to Mrs. Rose by noon tomorrow.
The MMS bands, along with the High School Jazz Band and the MHS concert band will perform their annual Christmas concert this Thursday, 7:00 pm, at the PAC.
Reminder: Students who are teachers’ aides will have a group photo made tomorrow during ACHIEVE.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Line 1 – Chicken Fried Steak, MTO Pasta
Line 2 – Sausage Pizza, Deli Sandwich, Ham Chef Salad
Concession – Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich
Club / Group Meetings:
At this time, 8th grade ETS students need to go to the Conference room next to Mrs. Rose’s office and 6th grade GT students need to go to the Cafeteria.
As the potential for frozen precipitation increases we want to remind our patrons that weather related school closings will be announced by radio, on social media & on our website. You can check the latest forecast, radar & more on the Mena Public Schools Weather Bug. Just Click on the link
https://www.weatherbug.com/wea…/10-day-weather/mena-ar-71953
The Mena Middle School Christmas Dance is Tuesday, December 10th from 6-8pm in the cafeteria.. See you there!!!
Time spent in the service of others is time well spent. Middle school Leadership student Gia spent her Saturday morning laying wreaths for Veterans at Pinecrest cemetery.
Our menu's had Christmas Dinner on the wrong week The actual dates will be Louise Durham Elementary / Mena Middle School on Wednesday, December 11th. Holly Harshman Elementary / Mena High School on Thursday, December the 12th. Please share & spread the word!
MMS AE enjoying some popcorn and craft time to end a great week. Thank you Mrs. Brooks!
