The Mena Jr. High Ladycats had a rough night at Greenwood on Thursday.The Juniors, JV & 8th Grade all lost 0-2.. The Ladycats will host Booneville on September 9th beginning at 4pm...
Day 2 at the Polk County fair & once again Mena students made us proud..GO BEARCATS!
Mena Middle School is experiencing issues with it's phone system today. Technicians will be working on the problem this afternoon. We apologize for any inconvenience & hopefully the problem will be repaired soon.
The Mena Middle School Spirit and Pride fundraiser will begin Tuesday, Sept. 3rd. An order form will be sent home with students. There are 3 ways to order merchandise:
1. Online @ spiritandpride.com using School ID #: 139813
2. Phone 1-800-854-4452
3. Fill out a form and return with your money enclosed to Mrs. Brooks
Again click the link https://www.spiritandpride.com/sap/SAPResult
September breakfast & lunch menus for Mena Middle School & Mena High School!
Mena Public Schools will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 2nd... Classes will resume on all campuses on Tuesday, September 3rd at the regular time... We hope our students, staff & patrons have a chance to enjoy the three day break! GO BEARCATS!
Tuesday, August 27th
Students, if you need to use the office phone to call home, you are allowed to do this between classes or during lunch. Do not ask your teacher to let you leave class to use the phone. If you are not feeling well, you need to see Nurse Sherry before you come to the office.
Any student that needs a new ID card can come to the office to put your name on a list. Do this either between classes, during ACHIEVE, or at lunch. The first ID card is free. All future replacement ID cards will come with a $3 fee.
From Mrs. Sikes: This Friday is the deadline for 7th and 8th grade FBLA students to pay their dues and conference fees.
From Mrs. Moore: 7th grade GT students will meet tomorrow and 8th grade on Thursday. The new meeting place for GT will be in our Conference room, which is next to Mrs. Rose’s office.
From Mrs. Rose: Bearcats Against Destructive Decisions (BADD) is a student led leadership club. Any MMS students can be a part of BADD. To be a part of BADD you are committing to making good choices at school, home and in the community. BADD members plan Red Ribbon Week, The Great Kindness Challenge, campus and community clean ups among other things like having fun! Anyone interested in joining BADD is invited to meet in Mrs. Rose's office on Friday September 6, during Achieve after announcements.
Students, when using your devices in the mornings or at lunch, here are a few reminders:
Do not take or use someone else’s device
No photos or videos are to be taken
As per policy, if a teacher suspects that there is a problem, they are allowed to look at your recent activities on your device.
You bring your device at your own risk. The school is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged phones or devices.
Reminder to Lunch “B” – no food or drinks outside today or tomorrow.
Lunchtime Weather: Due to the weather, you will still be allowed to go outside but you must stay on the paved or concrete surfaces. Do not go into the grass.
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Beef Enchiladas, MTO Tortilla Line
Pizza Line – Meat Lovers’ Pizza, MTO Deli, Cobb Salad
Concession Line – Steak Melt, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Club / Group Meetings:
Today in Mrs. Chaney’s 8th grade literacy, students worked on a Breakout Box previewing The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.
Announcements for Monday, August 26th
Reminder to GT Students: Starting this week, Mrs. Moore will be meeting with 6th grade GT students today after the announcements, 7th grade on Wednesdays, and 8th grade on Thursdays.
In case you were not aware, Labor Day is one week from today and there will be no school.
Due to the number of Gatorade bottles, chip bags, paper plates, etc, that was left on the ground during Lunch “B” on Friday, students in Lunch “B” are not allowed to take any food, snacks, or drinks outside today, tomorrow, and Wednesday. Keep all food and drinks in the cafeteria for these three days. This ban does not apply to students in Lunch “A.”
If you turned in $40 this morning for your lunch account, please come to the office because your number was written down incorrectly and we want to make sure and apply it to the correct student account.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Chicken Fried Steak, MTO Pasta Bar
Pizza Line – Sausage Pizza, MTO Deli, Ham Chef Salad
Concession Line – Bacon Cheeseburger, Meatball Sub, Chicken Sandwich
6th grade teachers, please check for an email from Alyssa. If you have any students that are on her list, please send them to the office at this time.
The Mena Basscats will have the annual meeting to start the new tournament season Thursday(29th) at 6:30pm in the Mena Middle School Library. Parents of students that would like to join need to attend this meeting. If you have any questions contact Coach Rose at 234-0771.
If you have not been asked and would like to order a cheesecake see any Bearcat Band member.
New York, Turtle, Strawberry, Key Lime, and Chocolate Silk - $21 each
Sampler (2 slices each of NY, Turtle, Strawberry, and Chocolate) Silk - $23
Mrs. Luttmer's class at Mena Middle School is working on paper rockets today. We are expecting some interesting results!
The Mena Cross country program is growing & preparations are in full swing for the first meet on September 10th at the Mena Lions Club Bucks Invitational!
7th and 8th graders learned the problem-solving game "Honey Bee Hotel" in Mrs. Molly LIndsey's class today!
Announcements for Thursday, August 22nd
Students, get your required paperwork turned in ASAP.
Picture day is next Monday. Order forms were handed out yesterday during ACHIEVE, so if you were absent, check with your ACHIEVE teacher for a form.
From Mrs. Sikes: Any 7th or 8th grade student interested in FBLA needs to go to Mrs. Sikes's room during ACHIEVE on Friday for a brief meeting after announcements.
GT Students: Starting next week, Mrs. Moore will be meeting with you. 6th grade will meet on Mondays, 7th grade will meet on Wednesdays, and 8th grade will meet on Thursdays. Meetings will be held in the cafetera, right after the announcements on those days.
Lunchtime Weather:
Lunch Menu:
Main Line – Lasagna, MTO Tortilla
Pizza Line – Cheeseburger Pizza, MTO Deli, Popcorn Chicken Salad
Concession Line – Pizza Burger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
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.
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
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
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.
