Monthly Character Theme: Cooperation
Quote of the Week: The nice thing about teamwork is that you always have others on your side.
-Margaret Carty
Study Tip of the Week: – Use methods such as mnemonics to help memorize blocks of information.
Announcements:
- Yearbooks are now on sale for the discounted price of $25.00. This price will only last through the month of January, so be sure to reserve your copy now. You can give cash or a check (made out to MMS) to Mrs. Harding. You can also pay online with a debit card by going to yearbookordercenter.com and using the school code 1564. Please see Mrs. Harding for any questions.
- Attention all students! Do you have a talent you would like to share with your MMS family? Start getting those acts together and watching for how to sign up for this year’s talent show.
- PJ Day is this Friday, January 24th. Cost is $2
- 6th grade and 8th grade Math Team is cancelled for Wednesday, January 22 after school. We will resume practice Thursday, January 23 at 710am.Please also remember to bring your Scholars Bowl Permission forms.
- 8th graders, if you would like to order a copy of the Class Panoramic Picture that was taken last week, you must mail in your order envelope by this saturday. Don’t miss out. This will be your only chance to order. Be sure and give your order envelope to your parents.
- Tennis practice is every Tuesday and Thursday at the city courts from 3:00 – 4:30, unless an announcement is made at lunch canceling due to weather. Please see Coach Jett if you are interested.
- Any athlete that has not previously signed up on dragonflymax.com using the code ZWCVKP needs to do so immediately. Athletes are not permitted to practice and/or participate in contests without a dragonfly account.
- The MMS Ambassadors will be hosting a canned food drive to help out the Shelby Emergency Assistance office here in Montevallo. Beginning Monday, January 2th – please bring in cans and packages of non-perishable food. BE SURE TO PUT YOUR NAME ON THE CANS OR PLASTIC BAG YOU BRING THEM IN. THERE WILL BE BOXES LOCATED AT EACH ENTRANCE FOR YOUR DONATIONS OR YOU CAN BRING THEM TO MRS. DAY’S ROOM BEFORE SCHOOL. Rewards for donations are as follows:
- 5 cans – 1 Tardy to Any Class Pass
- 10 cans – 1 Homework in Any Class Pass + 1 Tardy to Any Class Pass
- 15 or MORE – Free time in gym during 4th Period + 1 Homework Pass + 1 Tardy Pass
- Help the Ambassadors fight hunger in Montevallo. If you have questions, ask an Ambassador or Mrs. Day.
And Students Remember: “Here at Montevallo Middle School We Expect Success and Nothing Less”
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