*Yearbooks can be ordered until January 10th. The total cost is $40. No partial payments will be accepted this year.
* The try-out test for the Battle of the Books team will be January 14th . Be sure to come by the library and pick up your books for Christmas Break!
*Today at 9:30 & 1:00 check out times, no bells will ring. We will call by grade levels to
come to the foyer and sign out. Once all students check out we will release to the next
period via intercom.
*Fishing Team meeting tomorrow night @ 6:00 pm in the cafeteria
Auf Wiedersehen to Brandon Leblanc who will be leaving us and going to live in Germany with his family at the beginning of the year. He will be traveling extensively in Europe. We wish you well, Brandon. Good luck and keep in touch!
Mrs. Whitson’s 2nd period needs to see her before 11 am today!

*Yearbooks can be ordered until January 10th. The total cost is $40. No partial payments will be accepted this year.
* Join the Moonlight Players tonight @ 7:00 in the PAC as they present “Just Another High School Play”. Tickets will be $3.00
* The try-out test for the Battle of the Books team will be January 14th . If you are working toward this goal, be sure to go by the library and get the books you need before the Christmas break.
*Attention Seniors- A Belmont representative will be here today during lunch in the lunchroom to hand out Senior portraits. Remember, you MUST have any remaining money that you owe if not paid in full when ordered.
* Today at 9:30 & 1:00 check out times, no bells will ring. We will call by grade levels to come to the foyer and sign out.
Once all students check out we will release to the next period via intercom.
*Mrs. Whitson’s classes will meet today in her classroom.
* Fishing Team meeting, Thurs. 6:00 pm in the cafeteria

* There will be a softball parent & player meeting tonight @ 6pm. See Coach Gothard for more information.
*Yearbooks can be ordered until January 10th. The total cost is $40. No partial payments will be accepted this year.
*FBLA TOY DRIVE: Any new toys may be dropped off in the box located in the main foyer.
* Join the Moonlight Players on Tues., Dec. 17 @ 7:00 in the PAC as they present “Just Another High School Play”. Tickets will be $3.00
* The try-out test for the Battle of the Books team will be January 14th . If you are working toward this goal, be sure to go by the library and get the books you need before the Christmas break.
*Attention Seniors- A Belmont representative will be here on Tuesday, December 17th during 5th period in the lunchroom to hand out Senior portraits. Remember, you MUST have any remaining money that you owe if not paid in full when ordered.
* Students who have turned in permission forms to check out after each test must come through the foyer and sign out. Sign out sheets will be set up on a table in the foyer. Attendance will be taken in each class as normal throughout the day.

* There will be a softball parent & player meeting Monday, Dec. 16th @ 6pm. See Coach Gothard for more information.
*Yearbooks can be ordered until January 10th. The total cost is $40. No partial payments will be accepted this year.
*FBLA TOY DRIVE: Any new toys may be dropped off in the box located in the main foyer.
* Join the Moonlight Players on Tues., Dec. 17 @ 7:00 in the PAC as they present “Just Another High School Play”. Tickets will be $3.00
* The try-out test for the Battle of the Books team will be January 14th . If you are working toward this goal, be sure to go by the library and get the books you need before the Christmas break.
*Prom Committee meeting today during 7th period
*All Driver Education students if you have not paid your $30.00 fee it is pass due and if you did the third party testing with Coach Pierson for your driver license test you need to see him in his classroom before the end of forth period today.
*Attention Seniors- A Belmont representative will be here on Tuesday, December 17th during 5th period in the lunchroom to hand out Senior portraits. Remember, you MUST have any remaining money that you owe if not paid in full when ordered.
* All check out permission forms & Google Apps forms are due today. No check out forms will be accepted after 3 pm today.

*Yearbooks can be ordered until January 10th. The total cost is $40. No partial payments will be accepted this year.
*FBLA TOY DRIVE: Any new toys may be dropped off in the box located in the main foyer.
* What happens when no one shows up for theater rehearsal and no one knows what play they are doing? It turns into “Just Another High School Play” Come watch the chaos as theater students try to pull off a production when their teacher has left them. Join the Moonlight Players on Tues., Dec. 17 @ 7:30 in the PAC. Tickets will be $3.00
* The try-out test for the Battle of the Books team will be January 14th . If you are working toward this goal, be sure to go by the library and get the books you need before the Christmas break.
*Mrs. Williams will be holding a “Question and Answer” session today, after school for her students who want extra help before the semester exam. Please let her know if you plan to attend.
*Mrs. Nunn’s 2nd, 3rd, 5th 6th & 8th periods will meet in the library today. 1st & 7th in the classroom. There will be a brief FBLA meeting today during 7th.
* Josten representatives are set up in the cafeteria at this time for any student needing to pick up a class ring.
WORD of the Week: EVOKE
Verb: to summon forth; awaken
The sight of the intricately decorated
gingerbread house evoked childhood memories
of Christmas gone by.
MHS Daily News
Dec. 12, 2013
Countdown to Christmas Break
7 days
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Lupe Serrano

*Yearbooks can be ordered until January 10th. The total cost is $40. No partial payments will be accepted this year.
*FBLA TOY DRIVE: Any new toys may be dropped off in the box located in the main foyer.
Remember permission forms for early check out & Google Apps are due today.
* What happens when no one shows up for theater rehearsal and no one knows what play they are doing? It turns into “Just Another High School Play” Come watch the chaos as theater students try to pull off a production when their teacher has left them. Join the Moonlight Players on Tues., Dec. 17 @ 7:30 in the PAC. Tickets will be $3.00
The try-out test for the Battle of the Books team will be January 14th . If you are working toward this goal, be sure to go by the library and get the books you need before the Christmas break.
Teachers please be reminded to check for dress code at this time. Please send any student in question to the office.
There will be a Faculty/ Student Basketball game next Thursday after testing. Please see Coach Dickinson before next Wed. If you would like to represent your grade. Cost to play is $5.99…to watch $3.00.
WORD of the Week: EVOKE
Verb: to summon forth; awaken
The sight of the intricately decorated
gingerbread house evoked childhood memories
of Christmas gone by.
MHS Daily News
Dec. 11, 2013
Countdown to Christmas Break
8 days
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Brandi Robertson
Aania Cox

MHS Basketball Home Tonight Against Calera
4:40, 6:00 & 7:30
Adm.: $5.00
Come early to sit in the student section
*Yearbooks can be ordered beginning today until January 10th. The total cost is $40. No partial payments will be accepted this year.
* Who’s Who, class favorites, SGA officers and class representatives, volleyball team, and girls & boys basketball team pictures will be made on tomorrow beginning at 8:30. All representatives should have a permission form in order to walk to the University of Montevallo campus for pictures. Sports teams will receive further information from your coaches.
*FBLA TOY DRIVE: Any new toys may be dropped off in the box located in the main foyer.
*There will be a mandatory softball meeting for all softball players today at 3:30 in Coach Gothard’s room 114.
Remember permission forms for early check out & Google Apps are due tomorrow.
Please come by the office if you did not receive one from your 5th period teacher.
* What happens when no one shows up for theater rehearsal and no one knows what play they are doing? It turns into“Just Another High School Play” Come watch the chaos as theater students try to pull off a production when their teacher has left them. Join the Moonlight Players on Tues., Dec. 17 @ 7:30 in the PAC. Tickets will be $3.00
 The try-out test for the Battle of the Books team will be January 14th . If you are working toward this goal, be sure to go by the library and get the books you need before the Christmas break.
Tomorrow is NOT a late start day. The next late start will be Jan. 15, 2014.

* Yearbooks can be ordered beginning today until January 10th. The total cost is $40. No partial payments will be accepted this year. Several students have already ordered and paid for their books during registration this summer. There will be a list of those who have paid outside Ms. Ham’s door by Friday. Payments should be given to Ms. Ham in room 303A in the Alice Boyd Building before 1st period or during 7th period. You do NOT want to miss out on this wonderful keepsake and the best yearbook EVER!!!!
* Who’s Who, class favorites, SGA officers and class representatives, volleyball team, and girls & boys basketball team pictures will be made on Wednesday beginning at 8:30. All representatives should have picked up a permission form from Ms. Ham or the main office last week in order to walk to the University of Montevallo campus for pictures. Sports teams will receive further information from your coaches.
*FBLA TOY DRIVE: Any new toys may be dropped off in the box located in the main foyer.
*There will be a mandatory softball meeting for all softball players tomorrow, Tuesday 10th, at 3:30 in Coach Gothard’s room 114.
PARENTS: YOU CHILD WILL BE BRINGING HOME 2 IMPORTANT
PERMISSION FORMS TODAY. ONE REGARDING EARLY CHECKOUTS
NEXT WEEK AND THE OTHER GOOGLE APPS. PLEASE READ OVER THESE
FORMS AND RETURN WITH YOUR SIGNATURE BY WEDNESDAY! PLEASE
CALL THE MAIN OFFICE SHOULD YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS
205-682-6400

Blood Drive today…students are not allowed to go unless called for by the office.
* Juniors and Seniors: See Ms. Allen today if you are interested in being considered for Camp Fire Mentors.
* Yearbooks can be ordered beginning December 9th until January 10th. The total cost is $40. No partial payments will be accepted this year. Several students have already ordered and paid for their books during registration this summer. There will be a list of those who have paid outside Ms. Ham’s door by Friday. Payments should be given to Ms. Ham in room 303A in the Alice Boyd Building before 1st period or during 7th period. You do NOT want to miss out on this wonderful
keepsake and the best yearbook EVER!!!!
* Who’s Who, class favorites, SGA officers and class representatives, volleyball team, and girls & boys basketball team pictures will be made on Wednesday, December 11 beginning at 8:30. All Senior Who’s Who, Senior class favorites, Junior class favorites, Sophomore class favorites, Freshman class favorites, and SGA officers & class representatives will need to pick up a permission letter from Ms. Ham or the main office before Friday of this week in order to walk to the
University of Montevallo campus for pictures. Sports teams will receive further information from your coaches.
* FBLA TOY DRIVE: Any new toys may be dropped off in the box located in the main foyer.

* FBLA meeting today during 7th period, all members must be present.
* FBLA TOY DRIVE: Any new toys may be dropped off in the box located in the main foyer.
* Juniors and Seniors: See Ms. Allen by tomorrow if you are interested in being considered for Camp Fire Mentors.
* Seniors: You can now apply for Alabama’s College Counts Scholarship. Eligible students must demonstrate financial need and have a 2.75 GPA and an ACT score of 26 or BELOW. Visit collegecountsAlabama.com to apply
* Yearbooks can be ordered beginning December 9th until January 10th. The total cost is $40. No partial payments will be accepted this year. Several students have already ordered and paid for their books during registration this summer. There will be a list of those who have paid outside Ms. Ham’s door by Friday. Payments should be given to Ms. Ham in room 303A in the Alice Boyd Building before 1st period or during 7th period. You do NOT want to miss out on this wonderful
keepsake and the best yearbook EVER!!!!
* Who’s Who, class favorites, SGA officers and class representatives, volleyball team, and girls & boys basketball team pictures will be made on Wednesday, December 11 beginning at 8:30. All Senior Who’s Who, Senior class favorites, Junior class favorites, Sophomore class favorites, Freshman class favorites, and SGA officers & class representatives will need to pick up a permission letter from Ms. Ham or the main office before Friday of this week in order to walk to the
University of Montevallo campus for pictures. Sports teams will receive further information from your coaches.
* Grad Exam testing today…bells will be off. No 9th graders will be allowed to go to lockers until after testing.
* Fishing team meeting tonight @ 6:00 pm in the school cafeteria. Parents, students & anyone interested may attend.
WORD of the Week: SAGE
Noun: A person of wisdom and prudence
Saint Nicolas was considered a benevolent sage
who lived during the third century.
MHS Daily News
Dec. 5, 2013
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Christian Merritt-Webb
Countdown to Christmas Break
12 days