Month: October 2020

Monthly Character Theme: Ambition

 Quote of the Week:  “Man is the only creature that strives to surpass himself, and yearns for the impossible.” Eric Hoffer

Announcements:

Trivia Rules for submission- students may not leave class to submit answers, only submit answers in between classes.  Answers must be submitted by the end of 4th period. 

Today’s question: What issues in adulthood are linked to heavy marijuana use in teenage years? 

Check out the YouTube channel for the Alabama DFC House Party.  Watch your peers videos and vote for your favorite. One of Montevallo’s own is a finalist!

•  The Art Contest submissions are due today. You could win a Chick Fila Gift Card, a t-shirt, lanyard, and have your art publicly displayed. 
• Softball Tryouts are this Friday. Please see coach Gilbert for more information. 

And Students Remember: “Here at Montevallo Middle School We Expect Success and Nothing Less” 

Have a Wonderful Wednesday

Monthly Character Theme: Ambition

 Quote of the Week:  “Man is the only creature that strives to surpass himself, and yearns for the impossible.” Eric Hoffer

Announcements:

Congratulations again to Nate Haynie  for winning yesterday’s trivia question.  The correct answer was $24 Billion. Yes, it costs the US economy on average each year, $24 Billion due to incidents and injuries related to youth excessive alcohol use.

Today’s question: What chemicals are found in your car and in vape juice? Please submit all answers to our SRO or the front office. 

• Check out the YouTube channel for the Alabama DFC House Party.  Watch your peers videos and vote for your favorite. One of Montevallo’s own is a finalist!

• Today is the Chief’s Challenge. Make sure to turn in your sign-up form. The event starts at 3:30 pm at the football stadium.

•  The Art Contest submissions are due tomorrow. You could win a Chick Fila Gift Card, a t-shirt, lanyard, and have your art publicly displayed. For more information on any of these activities, see your SRO
• Softball Tryouts are this Friday. Please see coach Gilbert for more information. 

And Students Remember: “Here at Montevallo Middle School We Expect Success and Nothing Less” 

Have a Thrilling Tuesday

Monthly Character Theme: Ambition

 Quote of the Week:  “Man is the only creature that strives to surpass himself, and yearns for the impossible.” Eric Hoffer

Announcements:

• Mrs. McGrew-Teacher of the Year Mr. Williams!!!
• Mrs. McGrew Red Ribbon Week Trivia: Which agency coordinated the first National Red Ribbon Week, and with which President and First lady. Answers must also include the year that Red Ribbon Week was initially celebrated. 
• Don’t Forget all Art Contest drawings must be submitted by this Wednesday in order for a chance to win a Chick Fila Gift Card, tshirt, and lanyard. 

And Students Remember: “Here at Montevallo Middle School We Expect Success and Nothing Less” 

  Have a Marvelous Monday

Monthly Character Theme: Ambition

 Quote of the Week:  Ambition is an idol, on whose wings great minds are carried only to extreme and to be sublimely great or to be nothing.”  Robert Southey

Announcements:

• Mrs. McGrew Red Ribbon Week Announcements-
•  We will be selling “Boo Grams”  Pixie Sticks this week, the cost is $1. You may purchase them this week during lunch

And Students Remember: “Here at Montevallo Middle School We Expect Success and Nothing Less” 

 Have a Fantastic Friday

Monthly Character Theme: Ambition

 Quote of the Week:  Ambition is an idol, on whose wings great minds are carried only to extreme and to be sublimely great or to be nothing.”  Robert Southey

Announcements:

•  We will be selling “Boo Grams”  Pixie Sticks this week, the cost is $1. You may purchase them this week during lunch
• Friday, September 23rd begins, “Red Ribbon Week”. Please check your email from Mrs. McGrew for the list of activities there will be a couple of competitions and various activities. 
• Teachers Please take lunch count: (Pause for a few seconds)

And Students Remember: “Here at Montevallo Middle School We Expect Success and Nothing Less” 

 Have a Thrilling Thursday

Monthly Character Theme: Ambition

 Quote of the Week:  Ambition is an idol, on whose wings great minds are carried only to extreme and to be sublimely great or to be nothing.”  Robert Southey

Announcements:

• Wrestling practice starts today. See Coach Taylor for more information.
•  We will be selling “Boo Grams”  Pixie Sticks this week, the cost is $1. You may purchase them this week during lunch
• Friday, September 23rd begins, “Red Ribbon Week”. Please check your email from Mrs. McGrew for the list of activities there will be a couple of competitions and various activities. 
• CONGRATULATIONS!! to the Football team for their win last night against Jemison 22-6!!!!

And Students Remember: “Here at Montevallo Middle School We Expect Success and Nothing Less” 

 Have a Wonderful Wednesday 

Monthly Character Theme: Ambition

 Quote of the Week:  Ambition is an idol, on whose wings great minds are carried only to extreme and to be sublimely great or to be nothing.”  Robert Southey

Announcements:

• Our Football team will compete against  Jemison Middle School today. 
•  We will be selling “Boo Grams”  Pixie Sticks this week, the cost is $1. You may purchase them this week during lunch
• Friday, September 23rd begins, “Red Ribbon Week”. Please check your email from Mrs. McGrew for the list of activities there will be a couple of competitions and various activities. 
• Boys Soccer tryouts will be today and Thursday. Please see Ms.Martinez if you have any questions.
• Teachers Please take lunch count: (Pause for a few seconds)

And Students Remember: “Here at Montevallo Middle School We Expect Success and Nothing Less” 

  Have a Thankful Tuesday

Monthly Character Theme: Ambition

 Quote of the Week:  Ambition is an idol, on whose wings great minds are carried only to extreme and to be sublimely great or to be nothing.”  Robert Southey

Announcements:

• Tomorrow, October 20th is Pink Out Day in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Our Football team is also scheduled to play Jemison Middle on this day.
•  We will be selling “Boo Grams” this week; they will be delivered on 10/30
• Friday, September 23rd begins, “Red Ribbon Week”. Please check your email from Mrs. McGrew for the list of activities there will be a couple of competitions and various activities. 
• Boys Soccer tryouts will be October 20 & 22. Please see Ms.Martinez if you have any questions.

And Students Remember: “Here at Montevallo Middle School We Expect Success and Nothing Less” 

  Have a Marvelous Monday!

Monthly Character Theme: Ambition

 Quote of the Week:  Ambition is an idol, on whose wings great minds are carried only to extreme and to be sublimely great or to be nothing.”  Robert Southey

Announcements:

• Tuesday, October 20th is Pink Out Day in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Our Football team is also scheduled to play Jemison Middle on this day.
• Wrestling practices will begin on Monday, October 19th. You must have all your information in Dragonfly. If you have not spoken with Coach Taylor about practice, please see him before Monday. 
•  We will be selling “Boo Grams” next week that will be delivered on 10/30
• Friday, September 23rd begins, “Red Ribbon Week”. Please check your email from Mrs. McGrew for the list of activities there will be a couple of competitions and various activities. 
• Boys soccer tryouts are October 20 and 22, please see Ms. Martinez if you’re interested.

And Students Remember: “Here at Montevallo Middle School We Expect Success and Nothing Less” 

  Have a Fantastic Friday!

Monthly Character Theme: Ambition

 Quote of the Week:  Ambition is an idol, on whose wings great minds are carried only to extreme and to be sublimely great or to be nothing.”  Robert Southey

Announcements:

Hispanic Heritage Month Fact-  Today’s fact is about Franklin Chang-Diaz.  Chang-Dìaz moved to the United States when he was in high school, and got a doctorate in applied plasma physics from MIT in 1977. He eventually achieved his dream of becoming an astronaut, entering space for the first time aboard Columbia in January 1986. He was the first Costa Rican astronaut, and, as of 2004, he was one of only two astronauts to have served on seven space missions, the other being Jerry Ross. Chang-Dìaz is also the director of the Advanced Space Propulsion Laboratory at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, where he has been developing a plasma rocket.

• Thursday October 20th is Pink Out Day in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Our Football team is also scheduled to play Jemison Middle on this day.
• Friday October 16th: Please wear your Sombrero for Hispanic Heritage Month Hat Day, the cost is $1
• Wrestling practices will begin on Monday, October 19th. You must have all your information in Dragonfly. If you have not spoken with Coach Taylor about practice, please see him before Monday. 
• Girls soccer tryouts are today and friday. Boys tryouts will be October 20 & 22. Please see Ms.Martinez if you have any questions.

And Students Remember: “Here at Montevallo Middle School We Expect Success and Nothing Less” 

Have a Thrilling Thursday!!