Mena High School

Date: Thursday, August 22, 2019 For lunch today: Main Line: Lasagna Choice Line: Spicy Chicken Grill: Pizza Burger, 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 today. The library will be closed for Lunch A tomorrow, Friday. We have a class scheduled. 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 TOMORROW 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. Mrs. Jennifer needs to see ALL exchange students at the beginning of Enrichment at the Bearcat Head by the office today. Seniors, please bring baby and/or childhood pictures of yourself for a senior bulletin board. Bring to Mrs. Wilson’s room, room 412. Anyone interested in submitting artwork into the fair can submit their art at the fairgrounds Tuesday, August 27th from 1 to 7 pm. If you need help submitting it, you are welcome to bring it to the art room for Ms. Hoyle to drop off for you.

Time to brush up on the Alma Mater in preparation for the first football game on Friday, August 30th. GO BEARCATS! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tItYxhqDd7g

Ms. Hoyle’s Art I Class at Mena High School is hard at work customizing their project portfolios.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

Monday, August 19, 2019 If you want to take the September ACT, come to the counseling center during enrichment today! For lunch today: Main Line: Meatloaf Choice Line: MTO (Made to Order) Waffle Bar Grill: Chicken Sandwich, Rib Patty Sandwich Pizza Line 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. 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, 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. XC sign ups are on Coach Peters/Coach Dover’s Door Room 408! There will be a meeting at the middle school gym after school today until 3:45. Letter Jackets: Reminder that we will be doing letter jacket sizing tomorrow, 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!