Month: February 2016

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Perseverance

Quote of the Day: “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man’s determination” Tommy Lasorda *African American History Spotlight for the Day: Did you know that Carter G Woodson is known as the Father of African American History? He collected information on famous African Americans and he advocated for time to be set aside for the celebration of African Americans in 1926 which was the precursor to African American history month.

• 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 Wednesday

*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

*Congratulations to Ariel Suarez who placed high enough at the SuperSectional for the North in wrestling to qualify for the state competition this weekend.

*Congratulations to the student of the week:  Peter Jackson. He was nominated by Ms. Lewis.  He demonstrated the character traits of service and compassion by donating extra money to the school on a fundraising event.

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

 

Have a Terrific Tuesday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Cooperation

Quote of the Day: Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable -Kenyan Proverb   *African American History Spotlight for the Day: Did you know that Toni Morrison was the first African American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature in 1993? Perhaps her most famous novel is called Beloved which was made into a movie starring Oprah Winfrey.

• Happy Birthday: Saturday to Alyse Jones and Cameron Lucius. Sunday to Terion Lilly and Monday to Grace Tibbets and Tanya Martinez
• Announcements:

 *We will be on activity schedule today.  This afternoon we will have a presentation in the gym by the Redemption Band.

*There will be no school on Monday in observance of President’s Day

*There will be a Mandatory parent meeting February 18th 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.

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

*Coupon Books are still on sale for $20.00 until next week.

*Wish Bella Fancher good luck as she competes in a ½ marathon run this weekend.

*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.

 

Have a Fantastic Friday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Cooperation

Quote of the Day: None of us is as smart as all of us. -Ken Blanchard   *African American History Spotlight for the Day: Did you know that the first African American woman inventor to get a patent was Sarah Goode?  She invented a fold up bed that when placed up against the wall created a folding desk.  The patent for her invention was in 1885.

• Happy Birthday: Miranda Martin and Breana Jenkins
• Announcements:

 *Today after school will be the Mardis Gras Dance from 3-5pm. The cost will be $5.00.  You must have a ride home at 5pm if you plan on staying after school.  Wait in your 7^th period classes until you are called to the cafeteria by Mrs. Lewis.  If you are not staying for the dance and ride a late bus, you will stay in the gym for tomorrow only.

*There will be no school on Monday in observance of President’s Day

*There will be a Mandatory parent meeting tomorrow night Friday, February 12^th 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.

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

*Coupon Books are still on sale for $20.00 until next week.

*There will be a soccer game tonight against Helena in Helena.  The girls play at 5 and the boys at 7

*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.

Have a Thoughtful Thursday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Cooperation

Quote of the Day: “Most great learning happens in groups. Collaboration is the stuff of growth. -Sir Ken Robinson Ph.D.   *African American History Spotlight for the Day: Did you know that James Baldwin was a famous African American writer?  He wrote “Go Tell It On The Mountain” and “Notes of a Native Son”.  He also participated in the Civil Rights Movement.

• Happy Birthday: Luke Oden and Ayana Lomax
• Announcements:

 *Tomorrow will be the Mardis Gras Dance from 3-5pm. The cost will be $5.00.

*There will be no school on Monday in observance of President’s Day

*There will be a Mandatory parent meeting Friday, February 12^th 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 that night.

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

*Coupon Books are still on sale for $20.00 until next week.

*There will be a soccer game tomorrow against Helena in Helena.  The girls play at 5 and the boys at 7

*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. Students that are interested should sign up on the sheet outside Mrs. Bishop’s door

 

Have a Wonderful Wednesday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Cooperation

Quote of the Day: “Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much. -Helen Keller *African American History Spotlight for the Day: Did you know that Booker T Washington was a famous speaker, civil rights activist, professor, and poet? He was born a slave but was freed after the Civil War.  He went on to head the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama as an institution of higher education for black people in the late 1800’s.

• Happy Birthday: Bernardo Rodriquez, Chloe McKinney, and Alexa Best
• Announcements:

 *This Thursday will be the Mardis Gras Dance from 3-5pm. The cost will be $5.00.

*Tonight there is a parent and student informational meeting at the Montevallo High School Performing Arts Center for all 8^th grade students starting at 6pm.  Ms. Allen from the high school will be coming to Mr. Week’s class on Friday to talk to 8^th graders about next year’s classes so don’t be absent on Friday.

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. Students that are interested should sign up on the sheet outside Mrs. Bishop’s door.

*There will be a Mandatory parent meeting Friday, February 12^th 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 that night.

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

*Coupon Books are still on sale for $20.00

*MES PTO has a spirit night fundraiser at Chubb’s Grub Station in Alabaster, Tuesday February 9^th from 5-8 pm. Come celebrate Fat Tuesday at Chubb’s Grub Station and a portion of the proceeds go to MES!  .

Have a Terrific Tuesday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Cooperation

Quote of the Day: “If everyone helps to hold up the sky, then one person does not become tired”   Chief Seattle *African American History Spotlight for the Day: Did you know that Jesse Owens won 4 Gold Medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany in the sport of Track and Field? Did you know that he was born in Oakville, Alabama?

• Happy Birthday: Courvoisier Britton
• Announcements:

*COTS and all other MMS Teams & Organizations such as Peer Helpers, Scholar’s Bowl Teams, Math Teams, Diamond Dolls, BETA, Archery, Tennis, Wrestling, etc will have pictures taken for the yearbook this morning.  Wait to be called out for your group.

*Track Practice begins today from 3-4:45.  You must have your forms turned into Ms. Moore before you can stay for practice.

*This Thursday will be the Mardis Gras Dance from 3-5pm. The cost will be $5.00.

*Tomorrow night there is a parent and student informational meeting at the Montevallo High School Performing Arts Center for all 8^th grade students.  Ms. Allen from the high school will be coming to Mr. Week’s class on Friday to talk to 8^th graders about next year’s classes so don’t be absent on Friday.

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. Students that are interested should sign up on the sheet outside Mrs. Bishop’s door.

*There will be a Mandatory parent meeting February 12^th 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 that night.

*Any 6^th or 7^th grade girl that is interested in Monday and Wednesday work-outs needs to turn in permission to Coach Jett before staying after school.  We will begin work-outs today after school.

*The Teen Center in Montevallo opens starting today.  If you need an application packet, they are in the front office.

*Coupon Books are still on sale for $20.00

*Congratulations to the student of the week:  Jorien Gilbert.  He was nominated by Mrs. Fenn.  He displayed the character traits of kindness and compassion. Mrs. Fenn states that Jorien stood up for a student who was being bullied and the told the other boys to stop making fun of her.

 

Have a Marvelous Monday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Tolerance

Quote of the Day: How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because some day in life you will have been all of these.”  George Washington Carver *African American History Spotlight for the Day: Did you know that Thurgood Marshall was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?  He was also one of the lawyers for the plaintiff Linda Brown in the famous Brown vs Board of Education Supreme Court Case.

• Happy Birthday: Jonathan Blackerby and Emily Dutton
• Announcements:

 *Today we are on break schedule

*COTS and all other MMS Teams & Organizations such as Peer Helpers, Scholar’s Bowl Teams, Math Teams, Diamond Dolls, BETA, Archery, Tennis, Wrestling, etc will have pictures taken for the yearbook on Monday, Feb 8^th in the morning.  Don’t be absent if you want to be in the pictures.  Ambassadors please wear your shirts for your picture.

Track Practice begins on Monday from 3-4:45.  You must have your forms turned into Ms. Moore before you can stay for practice.

Soccer practice has been cancelled for today.  There is a field clean up day tomorrow at the high school from 8:30-12:00.  All soccer players are expected to attend.

*The archery team must pay their $10 registration by Friday in order to compete at the Regional tournament.  If you want a t-shirt, you can pay $10 by next Friday to Coach Jett

*We are now starting to sell the Coupon Books for $20.00.  Permission slips will be sent home with your progress reports on Wednesday if you would like to sell them.  You can currently buy one from any Beta Club member.  The sale lasts until February 17^th.

*Save the Date.  On Thursday, February 11^th, we will be having a Mardis Gras Dance from 3-5pm. The cost will be $5.00.

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. Students that are interested should sign up on the sheet outside Mrs. Bishop’s door.

*There will be a Mandatory parent meeting February 12^th 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 that night.

A place for teens ages 12 to 18 is coming Monday, February 8 to the Scout Lodge next to Parnell library.  The Teen Center will be open from 3 to 7 each school day and as wanted, later on Friday nights.  The fee to join is $25 per year and for just $1 youths can get a 2-week trial membership.  Beginning March 1, a free snack and evening meal will also be provided.  A completed application including parent/guardian signature must be on file before the first day of attendance.  Youth can come and participate in a wide variety of activities or just hang out, playing ping pong, Frisbee and/or video games including Wii, PS 4, X-box-One.   The application packets are in the front office.

*Any 6^th or 7^th grade girl that is interested in Monday and Wednesday work-outs needs to turn in permission to Coach Jett before staying after school.  We will begin work-outs on Monday February 8^th.  *There will be an informational night at Montevallo High School for all 8^th graders and their parents on Tuesday, February 9^th at 6pm in the Performing Arts Center.

Congratulations to the 7^th and 8^th Grade Scholar’s Bowl Teams.  The 7^th grade took 1^st place in the County Competition.  Team Members included: Will Landers, Janie Gray, Ella Alexander, Emmanuel Hernandez, Rebeca Emilano, and Jazmine Williams.  Will Landers also won 2^nd place in the individual competition.  The 8^th grade team placed 2^nd overall at the competition.  Team members included: Grayson Fulmer, Evan Zou, Miranda Martin, and Dylan Snider.  Grayson Fulmer won 2^nd place in the individual competition.  Way to go Bulldogs!

 

 Have a Fantastic Friday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Tolerance

Quote of the Day: Always try to maintain complete tolerance and always make an effort to give people more than they expect. Scott Hamilton *African American History Spotlight for the Day: Did you know that Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African American woman in space? She was on the Space shuttle Endeavor in 1992.

• Happy Birthday: No Birthday’s Today!
• Announcements:

 *Tomorrow will be break so don’t have any tardies or silent lunches today.

*COTS and all other MMS Teams & Organizations such as Peer Helpers, Scholar’s Bowl Teams, Math Teams, Diamond Dolls, BETA, Archery, Tennis, Wrestling, etc will have pictures taken for the yearbook on Monday, Feb 8^th in the morning.  Don’t be absent if you want to be in the pictures.  Ambassadors please wear your shirts for your picture.

*The archery team must pay their $10 registration by Friday in order to compete at the Regional tournament.  If you want a t-shirt, you can pay $10 by next Friday to Coach Jett

*We are now starting to sell the Coupon Books for $20.00.  Permission slips will be sent home with your progress reports on Wednesday if you would like to sell them.  You can currently buy one from any Beta Club member.  The sale lasts until February 17^th.

*Save the Date.  On February 11^th, we will be having a Mardis Gras Dance from 3-5pm. The cost will be $5.00.

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. Students that are interested should sign up on the sheet outside Mrs. Bishop’s door.

*There will be a Mandatory parent meeting February 12^th 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 that night.

A place for teens ages 12 to 18 is coming Monday, February 8 to the Scout Lodge next to Parnell library.  The Teen Center will be open from 3 to 7 each school day and as wanted, later on Friday nights.  The fee to join is $25 per year and for just $1 youths can get a 2-week trial membership.  Beginning March 1, a free snack and evening meal will also be provided.  A completed application including parent/guardian signature must be on file before the first day of attendance.  Youth can come and participate in a wide variety of activities or just hang out, playing ping pong, Frisbee and/or video games including Wii, PS 4, X-box-One.

*Any 6^th or 7^th grade girl that is interested in Monday and Wednesday work-outs needs to turn in permission to Coach Jett before staying after school.  We will begin work-outs next Monday February 8^th.

* There is a mandatory parent meeting for any 8^th grader wanting to tryout for color guard, dance line, or majorettes on February 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the Montevallo High School band room

*There will be an informational night at Montevallo High School for all 8^th graders and their parents on February 9^th at 6pm in the Performing Arts Center.

*Battle of the Books practice will be held today after school.

Congratulations to the Montevallo Middle School Diamond Dolls

Tanijiah Sumerlin, Aubrey Moreland, Alexandria Thomas, Kayleon Lamar

Zakia McMillian, Naomi Blake, Mycaya Jones

 

Have a Thrilling Thursday

Progress reports will be sent home today. If your child is failing, please contact the school to set up a parent conference.

• There will be an informational night at Montevallo High School for all 8^th graders and their parents on Tuesday, February 9^th at 6pm in the Performing Arts Center at the high school. Topics discussed will include high school graduation requirements, course selection, and you will hear from the 9^th grade teachers about expectations for next year.

 

• We are now starting to sell the Coupon Books for $20.00.  Your child will receive a permission slip to sell them with their progress report today.   You can currently buy one from any Beta Club member.  The sale lasts until February 17^th.  This is a fundraiser for the school.

 

• On Thursday, February 11^th, we will be having a Mardis Gras themed Dance from 3-5 pm. The cost will be $5.00.  Parents please pick up your child on time.

 

• There will be a mandatory parent meeting on February 12^th at 6 PM in the PAC at the High School for any 8^th grade girl interested in high school cheerleading next year.  You will pick up your tryout packets that night.

 

• On Monday, February 8, the Teen Center will open. It is located at the Scout Lodge next to Parnell library.  The Teen Center will be open from 3 to 7 each school day and as wanted, later on Friday nights.  The fee to join is $25 per year and for just $1 youths can get a 2-week trial membership.  Beginning March 1, a free snack and evening meal will also be provided.  A completed application including parent/guardian signature must be on file before the first day of attendance.  Youth can come and participate in a wide variety of activities or just hang out, playing ping pong, Frisbee and/or video games including Wii, PS 4, X-box-One.   Opportunities for community service, healthy life style and leadership activities, as well as national competitions in a variety of areas including millions of dollars in college scholarships are available for members.  For more information, call 665-4466.

 

• After school workouts for 6^th and 7^th grade students will begin on Monday, February 8^th.  Students must have a permission slip turned into Coach Jett before staying after school. 

 

• Any 8^th grader interested in trying out for color guard, dance line, or majorette as part of the 2016 Montevallo Marching Troubadours needs to see Mr. Lawley to receive an informational packet.  There is a mandatory parent meeting about tryouts on Thursday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the Montevallo High School band room.

 

• There is a mandatory parent meeting on Monday,February 22 at 5:00 PM for those students interested in MMS Cheerleading. The meeting will be held in the media center.  Registration packets will be available for pick-up that night. Students that are interested should sign up on the sheet outside Mrs. Bishop’s door.

 

• The MMS Archery team members must pay their $10 registration by Friday in order to compete at the Regional tournament.  If your child wants a  t-shirt,  he or she must pay $10 by next Friday to Coach Jett.

• There will be no school on Monday, February 15^th in observance of President’s Day.

*Congratulations to the JUNA Team who won a trophy at the recent Mock Junior United Nations Assembly. The team represented the country of India and won recognition for their resolution.  Team members included Grayson Fulmer, Miranda Martin, Sarah Lowery, Will Landers, Janie Gray, Ella Alexander, and Kayce Sankey.  The sponsor was Mrs. Guraya.

*Congratulations to the MMS wrestling team who has had a great season this year.  At the last meet this past weekend; MMS took 4^th place out of 12 teams.  Medals were awarded to Jemari Harris, Ariel Suarez, Wilson Massey, and Hunter Bass.

 

*Congratulations to the student of the week:  Xavier Cartwell.

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

 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Tolerance

Quote of the Day: We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools. — Martin Luther King Jr *African American History Spotlight for the Day: Did you know that Dr. Charles Drew was a famous African American doctor who started the Blood Bank so that people could donate blood to those in hospitals and thus save lives?

• Happy Birthday: Jared Alexander
• Announcements:

 *Progress reports will be sent home today.

 *This Friday will be break so don’t have any tardies or silent lunches.  Progress reports will go out on Wednesday.

*The archery team must pay their $10 registration by Friday in order to compete at the Regional tournament.  If you want a t-shirt, you can pay $10 by next Friday to Coach Jett

*We are now starting to sell the Coupon Books for $20.00.  Permission slips will be sent home with your progress reports on Wednesday if you would like to sell them.  You can currently buy one from any Beta Club member.  The sale lasts until February 17^th.

*Save the Date.  On February 11^th, we will be having a Mardis Gras Dance from 3-5pm. The cost will be $5.00.

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. Students that are interested should sign up on the sheet outside Mrs. Bishop’s door.

*There will be a Mandatory parent meeting February 12^th 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 that night.

A place for teens ages 12 to 18 is coming Monday, February 8 to the Scout Lodge next to Parnell library.  The Teen Center will be open from 3 to 7 each school day and as wanted, later on Friday nights.  The fee to join is $25 per year and for just $1 youths can get a 2-week trial membership.  Beginning March 1, a free snack and evening meal will also be provided.  A completed application including parent/guardian signature must be on file before the first day of attendance.  Youth can come and participate in a wide variety of activities or just hang out, playing ping pong, Frisbee and/or video games including Wii, PS 4, X-box-One.

*Any 6^th or 7^th grade girl that is interested in Monday and Wednesday work-outs needs to turn in permission to Coach Jett before staying after school.  We will begin work-outs next Monday February 8^th.

*  There is a mandatory parent meeting on February 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the Montevallo High School band room for any student interested in color guard/dance line or majorette.

*There will be an informational night at Montevallo High School for all 8^th graders and their parents on February 9^th at 6pm in the Performing Arts Center.

*Battle of the Books practice will be held tomorrow.

*7^th grade Scholar’s Bowl practice will be held today after school.  Please wish the 7^th and 8^th grade Scholar’s Bowl Teams good luck as they compete tomorrow at the County Competition.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday