Zoey has been spreading kindness this week at MMS by helping her classmates on a project in Mrs Luttmer’s science class. Thank you Zoey!
Blended & virtual student meals for February 1st - February 5th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, January 28 th
I. Reminders:
Today and tomorrow is your last chance to claim items out of the Lost & Found box.
Charge your Chromebooks at home every evening.
II. Some of you that are fairly new to our school received a packet of forms when you first
enrolled. Several of you received a new packet yesterday. Please return those signed
forms to the office as soon as possible. These forms are required as a part of your
registration.
III. From Mrs. Lunsford: Teacher Aides and Library Aides please go to Mrs. Lunsford's room
tomorrow (Friday) right after the announcements, for your Yearbook Photo.
IV. If you are not sure whether or not you ordered a Yearbook, there is a list posted on the
bulletin board in the hall near the Cafeteria.
V. ** Today’s Kindness Challenge Quotes:
“A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.” ~ Eeyore
“Love is the only force capable of turning an enemy into a friend.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
VI. Lunchtime Weather:
VII. Lunch Menu:
* Beef Fingers * Chicken Tenders * Meatball Sub * Taco Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Popcorn Chicken Salad
More MMS Certified Kind Students!
Madison helps hold the door for her classmates daily. Thank you Madison
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lee Smith took the lead by getting his Covid-19 Vaccination today. Dr. Smith will begin his new position as Superintendent of Mena Public Schools in the 2021/2022 school year.
The MMS Project Prevent Team encouraged classmates to BE KIND the their body by staying tobacco/nicotine free.
John was caught cleaning up trash during lunch at MMS. Thanks John for your kindness!
UAMS is conducting a Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic for teachers & staff of Mena Public Schools today. Nurse Bobbi from Mena High School was the first to receive the vaccine.
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, January 27 th
I. Final Reminders:
Cheer sign-up is available, see Mrs. Breedlove.
Sign-up forms for youth league sports will be available until Friday.
II. Reminders about your Chromebook:
Charge your Chromebook at home every evening.
Do not have your Chromebook open when you are outside for breakfast or lunch.
Do not use or have your Chromebook open at any time other than when you are in a
classroom and are seated.
III. Items in the Lost & Found box will be bagged up at the end of this week and donated to
PCDC. You have until lunch on Friday to get your missing coats, jackets, and other items.
IV. ** Today’s Kindness Challenge Quote:
“Kind hearts are the gardens. Kind thoughts are the roots. Kind words are the flowers.
Kind deeds are the fruits. Take care of your garden and keep out the weeds. Fill it with
sunshine, kind words and kind deeds.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
V. Lunchtime Weather:
VI. Lunch Menu:
* Burrito with Cheese * Cheeseburger * Spicy Chicken Sandwich
* Wing Bar * PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Turkey Chef Salad
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for February 1st - February 5th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwNZ4mmAyqzwWrJJ2cjExsgUqHwuS4GXHM6UbbkpULcLt_Ug/viewform
The MMS Project Prevent Team is busy making teacher appreciation and prevention packets as part of The Great Kindness Challenge.
Lauren Beck is a certified kind student at Mena Middle School. On her own she gathered donations from her church group to donate to Mrs. Chaney’s family who lost their home to a fire last week. Thank you Lauren and your church family for your thoughtfulness
The Mena 7th grade & Jr. High Boys hosted Nashville at the Union Bank Center on Monday.
7th Grade / Nashville-30 Mena-16
Jr. High JV / Nashville-44 Mena-21
Jr. High / Nashville-57 Mena-33
Mena will host Bauxite on Friday 1/29/21.
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
The Mena 7th Grade & Jr. Girls lost a pair of games to Nashville on Monday at the Union Bank Center.
7th Grade/ Nashville-30 Mena-16
Jr. High / Nashville-53 Mena-26
The Jr. Teams will host Bauxite on Friday 1/29/21...
https://www.menaschools.org/o/athletics
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, January 25 th
I. Reminders:
Cheer sign-up continues for current 7 th & 8 th graders – see Mrs. Breedlove.
Youth league sports sign-up forms are available in the main entrance, along with
yearbook order forms.
February 1 st is the deadline to order a personalized yearbook.
II. From Mrs. Rose: This week we celebrate the Great Kindness Challenge. Challenge sheets
will be handed out today. Look for updates on the Challenge on Mrs. Rose's Google
Classroom. You can download the Great Kindness Challenge free from the App Store.
** Today’s Kindness Challenge Quote: “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no
expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for
you.” ~ Princess Diana
III. Attention 8 th Grade Students: Tomorrow, all 8 th grade students will take a tour of MHS.
This will be done during your History class period. Go to Mr. Johnson’s class as usual,
then you will be taken to the high school from there. Please make every effort to come to
school tomorrow.
IV. Lunchtime Weather: Based on the current forecast, we should be able to go outside but
you will need to stay on the hard surfaces and out of the grass.
V. Lunch Menu:
* Drumstick * Hot Dog * Chicken Sandwich * Waffle Bar
* PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Chef Salad
The Mena Public Schools will be participating in The Great Kindness Challenge January 25th-29th, 2021. Find out more about the GKC on the website https://thegreatkindnesschallenge.com/
Click the link for the Meal Order Form for February 1st - February 5th. Pick up is Friday from 1pm-2pm at Louise Durham & Mena High School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwNZ4mmAyqzwWrJJ2cjExsgUqHwuS4GXHM6UbbkpULcLt_Ug/viewform
Blended & virtual student meals for January 25th - January 29th may be picked up today at Louise Durham Elementary or Mena High School between 1 and 2 pm.
MMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, January 22 nd
I. Reminders:
Cheer sign-up continues for current 7 th & 8 th graders – see Mrs. Breedlove.
Youth league sports sign-up forms are available in the main entrance, along with
yearbook order forms.
February 1 st is the deadline to order a personalized yearbook.
II. From Mrs. Rose: Next week we will celebrate the Great Kindness Challenge. Challenge
sheets will be handed out on Monday. Look for updates on the Challenge on Mrs. Rose's
Google Classroom. You can download the Great Kindness Challenge free from the App
Store.
III. Attention 8 th Grade Students: Next Tuesday, January 26 th , 8 th grade students will take a tour
of MHS. This will be done during your History class period. Go to Mr. Johnson’s class as
usual, then you will be taken to the high school from there. Please make every effort to
come to school that day.
IV. Lunchtime Weather:
V. Lunch Menu:
* Popcorn Chicken with Rice * Corn Dog * Chicken Sandwich
* Pizza * PB&J Sandwich * Deli Sandwich * Pizza Salad
