Month: February 2016

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Honesty

Quote of the Day: “A lie has speed but truth has endurance”-Edgar G Mohn

• Happy Birthday:
• Announcements:

 *Friday we will be on break schedule so make sure that you don’t have any tardies or silent lunches this week.

 Today there will be a track meet at Pelham HS

*The Book Fair will begins today and continues until Friday so bring your money if you would like to purchase any books.

*Please keep collecting Box Tops for Education.  For every 10 that you turn in, you will receive a tardy to class pass.  Teachers will receive a jean stickers for every 10.  The deadline is Monday, Feb 29^th.

*Congratulations to the student of the week:  Vanessa Avalos.  She was nominated by Ms. Hamilton and Ms Green.  Vanessa has exhibited the character traits of service and compassion by helping out other students.  She is also a model student with work ethic and behavior.

Have a Marvelous Monday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Diligence

o   Quote of the Day: The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to [the person’s] commitment to excellence.”  Vince Lombardi *African American History Spotlight for the Day: Did you know that Guion Bluford was the first African American in space?  He was on a Challenger Space Shuttle mission in 1983 and spent time on several other space missions. In total he logged more than 688 hours in space.

• Happy Birthday:  Taryn Wilson
• Announcements:

 *We are on an activity schedule today for COTS.  Kona Ice will be here this afternoon during COTS.

*Baseball has a game today in Centerville at 4pm

*Saturday school is tomorrow for those students assigned to it.

*Monday there will be a track meet at Pelham HS

*The Book Fair will begin on Monday and continue until Friday so bring your money if you would like to purchase any books.

*Please keep collecting Box Tops for Education.  For every 10 that you turn in, you will receive a tardy to class pass.  Teachers will receive a jean stickers for every 10.  The deadline is Monday, Feb 29^th.

*Today is the Hoops for Heart Event during PE classes.

Have a Fantastic Friday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Diligence

o   Quote of the Day: *African American History Spotlight for the Day: Did you know that Birmingham native and minister Fred Shuttlesworth was an active participant in the Civil Rights Movement with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? He organized and participated in many sit ins and freedom rides during the Civil Rights Movement. The Birmingham airport is named after him.  He died in 2011.

• Happy Birthday: Tialandria Rutledge
• Announcements:

 *COTS will be tomorrow.  Kona Ice will be here so make sure to save up your money.

*Please keep collecting Box Tops for Education.  For every 10 that you turn in, you will receive a tardy to class pass.  Teachers will receive a jean stickers for every 10.  The deadline is Monday, Feb 29^th.

*There is a baseball game today in Maplesville today at 4pm

* Teacher’s don’t forget today is Montevallo Connections at the high school at 4pm

*On Monday there will be an African American History program

 

Have a Thrilling Thursday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Diligence

o   Quote of the Day: “The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.” Confucius *African American History Spotlight for the Day: Did you know that Shirley Chisholm was the first African American female elected to Congress?  She served the state of New York in the House of Representatives for 7 terms (14 years).  While in office she fought for the rights of women and minorities.  She also tried to run for the US presidency in 1972.

• Happy Birthday:
• Announcements:

 *COTS will be on Friday.  Also Kona Ice will be here so make sure to save up your money.

*The BETA club induction will be held this morning.  All students will attend and must be on their best behavior in the gym.  This is a solemn ceremony.

*Tomorrow will be pajama day to help support the wrestling team.

*7^th and 8^th grade Scholar’s bowl teams will have practice today after school

*7^th grade math team will practice after school today

*Please keep collecting Box Tops for Education.  For every 10 that you turn in, you will receive a tardy to class pass.  Teachers will receive a jean stickers for every 10.  The deadline is Monday, Feb 29^th.

*The soccer boys have a game today at Pelham High School.

Have a Wishful Wednesday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Diligence

o   Quote of the Day: ““Diligence is the mother of good luck.” Benjamin Franklin *African American History Spotlight for the Day: Did you know that the first African American to have a book of poems published was Phyllis Wheatley in 1773?  She was a slave owned by a prominent Boston family who allowed her to read and write.  She was freed upon her master’s death. Even George Washington praised her for her poems. She died at the age of 31.

• Happy Birthday: Chloe Boyd
• Announcements:

 *COTS will be on Friday.  Also Kona Ice will be here so make sure to save up your money.

*The BETA club induction will be held tomorrow morning.

*The LOT kids will be on a field trip today

*Thursday will be pajama day to help support the wrestling team.

*Baseball has a home game after school today.

 

Have a Terrific Tuesday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Diligence

Quote of the Day: “The leading rule for the lawyer, as for the man of every other calling, is diligence. Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today.”  Abraham Lincoln *African American History Spotlight for the Day: Did you know that

• Happy Birthday: Tamardreon Purnell
• Announcements:

 *Any 8^th graders who did not turn in their high school registration packets to Ms. Allen need to bring them to Ms. Fenn as soon as possible.

*There is a mandatory parent meeting for those interested in MMS cheerleading tonight at 5:00 PM in the media center.  Registration packets will be available for pick-up that night

*Teachers don’t forget we have PLC meetings after school today.

*The soccer team has a game tonight against Alex City.  The girls play at 5 and the boys play at 7pm.

*COTS will be on Friday.  Also Kona Ice will be here so make sure to save up your money.

*The BETA club induction will be held Wednesday morning.

*Thursday will be pajama day to help support the wrestling team.

*Congratulation to the student of the week:  Terion Lilly.  He was nominated by Ms. Fenn.  Ms. Fenn states that Terion has demonstrated the character traits of service and responsibility.  Every Friday after Backpack buddies, he breaks down the boxes and takes them to the recycling bin for her.

Have a Magnificent Monday

This Week’s Announcements

*The baseball game for today has been cancelled.

*The BETA Club Induction Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, February 24th at 8:15am in the gym.

*Thursday will be a Pajama Day to help out the wrestling team.

*Friday Kona Ice will be here at MMS and the proceeds will go to the MMS Chess Club.

*Monday, February 29^th will be the MMS African American History program.

*Beginning Monday, March 1^st through Friday, March 4^th , MMS will host a Library Book Fair.

*There will be no school for students on Friday, March 11.

*Soccer will have games on Monday and Wednesday this coming week.  Baseball will have games on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

*Congratulations to Bella Fancher who was named the Student Citizen of the Year from MMS.  She was recognized this week by Judge Kramer.

*Congratulations to Ariel Suarez who qualified for the state tournament in wrestling.

*Congratulations to the 7^th and 8^th grade Scholar’s Bowl teams who were invited to compete in the National Scholar’s Bowl Tournament in New Orleans.

*Congratulations to the student of the week:  Peter Jackson

*Congratulations to the faculty member of the month:  Amy Green

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Perseverance

Quote of the Day: You can’t go through life quitting everything.  If you’re going to achieve anything, you’ve got to stick with something.  Family Matters *African American History Spotlight for the Day: Did you know that Langston Hughes was a Poet, Essayist, Novelist, Playwright, Journalist, & Lyricist in the early 1900’s.  He is Sometimes called the Father of the Harlem Renaissance for his vivid portrayals of African American life in the early 20th century.

• Happy Birthday: Dylan Snider and Saturday to Xavier Bryant
• Announcements:

 *Any 8^th graders who did not turn in their high school registration packets to Ms. Allen need to bring them to Ms. Fenn as soon as possible.

*Today we will be on break schedule. Check with your teachers about the no break list.

*There is a mandatory parent meeting for those interested in MMS cheerleading on Monday, February 22 at 5:00 PM in the media center.  Registration packets will be available for pick-up that night

*The baseball game against Thorsby has been cancelled for today.

* If you need an application packet to the new Teen Center, they are in the front office

Congratulations to the 2016 MMS Track Team Members

Girls

Jazmine Fitts

Tanijiah Sumerlin

Aiyana Race

Chaniya Reed

Arian Ferguson

McKenna Dubose

Grace Carr

 

 Boys

Jayvion Seay

Xavier Bryant

Isa Harris

Mason Vansant

Davion Gilbert

Ruston Conn

Amari King

Robert Kincaid

Rankin Allen

Hunter Bass

Nick Boyd

 

 Have a Fun Friday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Perseverance

Quote of the Day: “Fall seven times, stand up eight.  ~Japanese Proverb *African American History Spotlight for the Day: Did you know that Maya Angelou was an African-American author, playwright, poet, dancer, actress, and singer. She wrote over 36 books.  She is best known for her first autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969). She wrote a poem which she read at President Clinton’s inauguration and she was nominated for an Emmy for playing Kunte Kinte’s grandmother in the movie Roots. She died in 2014.

• Happy Birthday: Jayla Starr
• Announcements:

 *There will be a Mandatory parent meeting tonight at 6 PM in the PAC at the High School for any 8^th grade girl interested in cheerleading next year.  You will pick up your packets tonight.

*All Coupon Book Money is due to Ms. Snyder immediately.

*8^th graders need to turn in their high school registration packets to Ms. Allen today during Mr. Week’s classes.  You need to have your parents and teacher’s signatures on them.

*The 7^th grade math team will meet this afternoon with Ms. Stevenson

*Students attending the Write in the Middle Conference will meet in the lobby this morning at 8am when called by the office.

*Tomorrow will be break schedule so make sure that you do not have any tardies or silent lunches.

*There is a mandatory parent meeting for those interested in MMS cheerleading on Monday, February 22 at 5:00 PM in the media center.  Registration packets will be available for pick-up that night

* If you need an application packet to the new Teen Center, they are in the front office

Have a Thoughtful Thursday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Perseverance

Quote of the Day: “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up”  Thomas Edison *African American History Spotlight for the Day: Did you know that BB King was known as the “King of the Blues”.  He was famous worldwide for his guitar playing and blues singing.  He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.  BB King died last year at age 89. His most famous song was “The Thrill is Gone” for which he won a Grammy.

• Happy Birthday:
• Announcements:

 

*There will be a Mandatory parent meeting Thursday night at 6 PM in the PAC at the High School for any 8^th grade girl interested in cheerleading next year.  You will pick up your packets then.

*Coupon Books are still on sale for $20.00 until today.  All money needs to be turned into Ms. Snyder today.

*There is a mandatory parent meeting for those interested in MMS cheerleading on Monday, February 22 at 5:00 PM in the media center.  Registration packets will be available for pick-up that night.

*8^th graders need to turn in their high school registration packets to Ms. Allen on Thursday during Mr. Week’s classes.  They need to have your parents and teacher’s signatures on them.

*The 7^th grade math team will meet this Thursday with Ms. Stevenson

*The boys soccer team plays at Riverchase today at 6pm

*Friday will be break schedule so make sure that you do not have any tardies or silent lunches.

* If you need an application packet to the new Teen Center, they are in the front office

Have a Wonderful Wednesday