January 19, 2016

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Self Control

Quote of the Day: “He is strong who conquers others, he who conquers himself is mighty”   Lao Tzu
  • Happy Birthday: No Birthday’s today!

Announcements:

*Tonight will be the MMS Open House at 5:30pm.  Please encourage your parents to attend.  The band and choir will be performing and your parents will get a chance to visit your teacher’s classrooms.   There will also be chess boards set up in the library so you can play your parents a game of chess. The open house will end at 7:30pm. Band Members, LOT Members, Choir Members, and Ambassadors should dress nice for the occasion.

*The Montevallo Day of Pageants will be held on February 6th in the Performing Arts Center at MHS.  The registration packets are now in the office for pick up and are due on Friday, January 29th.

*Please keep bringing in box tops.  For every 10 that you bring in, you will receive two tardy to class passes.

*Literary magazine submissions are due to Ms. Moore or your ELA teacher by the end of January.

*The LOT students will be on a field trip today.

*Congratulations to the student of the week:  Cody Posey.  He was nominated by Mrs. Nelson.  Mrs. Nelson states that Cody epitomizes the character traits of service and compassion when he offered to her hand warmers while she was out doing car rider duty in the bitter cold.

Any 8th 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 February 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the Montevallo High School band room

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

Have a Tremendous Tuesday

Parent List-Sev Announcements January 15, 2016

*No School on Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

*Tuesday night is the MMS Open House beginning at 5:30 pm in the new gymnasium.  There will be a few guest speakers and performances from the MMS 7th and 8th grade bands and the MMS Choir.  After the assembly, parents may visit classrooms and view the new school facilities. There will also be chess games set up in the library if you would like to play a game of chess with your child in celebration of the Montevallo Chess Initiative.  The Open House will end at 7:30 pm.  Punch and cookies will be served.

*For 8th graders who wanted to order the 8th grade panoramic pictures, the deadline was extended until tomorrow. (Saturday, January 16th)

*The Montevallo Day of Pageants will be held on February 6th in the Performing Arts Center at MHS.  The registration packets are now in the office for pick up and are due on Friday, January 29th.

*Please keep turning in Boxtops for Education.  For every 10 turned in, your child will receive two tardy to class passes.  Also we are still having our candy fundraiser.

*Attached to this email is a flyer about the Power Up Mother/Daughter program for any interested students.

*Shelby County Schools will be offering night classes for adults in the areas of welding, carpentry, and automotive skills beginning in February.  Below is the link to the article about the program. If you are interested in taking any of these classes please contact the following individuals:

Those interested can contact Cindy Warner or our instructors.  Our number is 665-6650.

Van White – Carpentry – vwhite

Lynn Miller – Welding –j6miller

Robert Irwin – Automotive – rirwin

http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2016/01/13/sc-community-education-adult-classes-to-start-feb-2/

January 15, 2016

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Responsibility

Quote of the Day: The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That’s the day we truly grow up. John C. Maxwell
  • Happy Birthday: Emily Ann Smith and Sunday to Cameron McGaughy and Monday to Sarah Garcia
  • Announcements:

*Today we will have a wrestling and basketball fundraiser activity in the gym.  It will cost $2.00 to participate in the activity.  We are on an activity schedule.  Those not attending the activity must remain in your 7th period class.

*8th graders may still order the panoramic picture until next Saturday, January 16th.  The deadline was extended.  If you need any extra form, please come by the office.

*Please keep bringing in box tops.  For every 10 that you bring in, you will receive two tardy to class passes.

*Literary magazine submissions are due to Ms. Moore or your ELA teacher by the end of January.

*Monday there will be no school due to the observance of the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday.

*Next Tuesday night will be the MMS Open House at 5:30pm.  Please encourage your parents to attend.  The band and choir will be performing and your parents will get a chance to visit your teacher’s classrooms.   There will also be chess boards set up in the library so you can play your parents a game of chess. The open house will end at 7:30pm. Band Members, LOT Members, Choir Members, and Ambassadors should dress nice for the occasion.

*The Montevallo Day of Pageants will be held on February 6th in the Performing Arts Center at MHS.  The registration packets are now in the office for pick up and are due on Friday, January 29th.

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

Have a Fantastic Friday

January 14, 2016

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Responsibility

Quote of the Day: If you take responsibility for yourself you will develop a hunger to accomplish your dreams.   Les Brown
  • Happy Birthday: Cody Curl

Announcements:

*Tomorrow we will have a wrestling and basketball fundraiser activity in the gym.  It will cost $2.00 to participate in the activity. The wrestlers will play basketball and the basketball players will wrestle.  It should be fun to come and watch.  We will be on an activity schedule tomorrow.

*The Honor Roll party will be held today at 1:30pm.

*8th graders may still order the panoramic picture until next Saturday, January 16th.  The deadline was extended.  If you need any extra form, please come by the office.

*Congratulations to Miranda Martin and Evan Zou for auditioning and earning a spot in the Shelby County All-County Honor Band!  They will represent MMS at the All-County Festival in February

*Please keep bringing in box tops.  For every 10 that you bring in, you will receive two tardy to class passes.

*Literary magazine submissions are due to Ms. Moore or your ELA teacher by the end of January.

*Monday there will be no school due to the observance of the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday.

*Next Tuesday night will be the MMS Open House at 5:30pm.  Please encourage your parents to attend.  The band and choir will be performing and your parents will get a chance to visit your teacher’s classrooms.   The open house will end at 7:30pm.

*The Montevallo Day of Pageants will be held on February 6th in the Performing Arts Center at MHS.  The registration packets are now in the office for pick up and are due on Friday, January 29th.

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

Have a Thrilling Thursday

January 13, 2016

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Responsibility

Quote of the Day: “If it’s never our fault, we can’t take responsibility for it. If we can’t take responsibility for it, we’ll always be its victim. Richard Bach
  • Happy Birthday:

Announcements:

*The Montevallo Day of Pageants will be held on February 6th in the Performing Arts Center at MHS.  The registration packets are now in the office for pick up and are due on Friday, January 29th.

*Students received a pre physical form in PE classes.  The cost to receive a physical from Lemak is $5.00.  Please return your forms & money by today.  This Friday will be the physical field trip to the High School during 3rd and part of 4th period.   All students wishing to try out for Spring or upcoming Fall sports needs to have a physical on file.  This includes 6th graders trying out for Fall sports this April.

*This Friday we will have a wrestling and basketball fundraiser activity in the gym.  It will cost $2.00 to participate in the activity. The wrestlers will play basketball and the basketball players will wrestle.  It should be fun to come and watch.  We will be on an activity schedule Friday.

*Please keep bringing in box tops.  For every 10 that you bring in, you will receive two tardy to class passes.

*Tonight is a free UM basketball game for your entire family.  The free family ticket was attached to your report card.

*The Candy Bar Fundraiser will start today.  Your permission to sell was attached to your report card.  You must have a permission slip in order to sell the candy.  The top sellers will get prizes.

*Literary magazine submissions are due to Ms. Moore or your ELA teacher by the end of January.

*The Honor Roll party will be held tomorrow afternoon.

*8th graders may still order the panoramic picture until next Saturday, January 16th.  The deadline was extended.  If you need any extra form, please come by the office.

*6th,7th, and 8th grade Scholar’s Bowl teams have matches today against Calera after school.  7th grade will use the library.

*Monday there will be no school due to the observance of the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday.

*Next Tuesday night will be the MMS Open House at 5:30pm.  Please encourage your parents to attend.  The band and choir will be performing and your parents will get a chance to visit your teacher’s classrooms.   The open house will end at 7:30pm.

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

   Have a Wonderful Wednesday

January 12, 2016

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Responsibility

Quote of the Day: “My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”  Oprah Winfrey
  • Happy Birthday: Brandon Norberto-Gonzales and Dakari Ray

 Announcements:

*The Montevallo Day of Pageants will be held on February 6th in the Performing Arts Center at MHS.  The registration packets are now in the office for pick up and are due on Friday, January 29th.

*Students received a pre physical form in PE classes.  The cost to receive a physical from Lemak is $5.00.  Please return your forms & money by today.  This Friday will be the physical field trip to the High School during 3rd and part of 4th period.   All students wishing to try out for Spring or upcoming Fall sports needs to have a physical on file.  This includes 6th graders trying out for Fall sports this April.

*This Friday we will have a wrestling and basketball fundraiser activity in the gym.  It will cost $2.00 to participate in the activity. The wrestlers will play basketball and the basketball players will wrestle.  It should be fun to come and watch.

*Please keep bringing in box tops.  For every 10 that you bring in, you will receive two tardy to class passes.

*This Wednesday will be a free UM basketball game for your entire family.  The free family ticket was attached to your report card.

*The Candy Bar Fundraiser will start Wednesday.  Your permission to sell was attached to your report card.  You must have a permission slip in order to sell the candy.  The top sellers will get prizes.

*Literary magazine submissions are due to Ms. Moore or your ELA teacher by the end of January.

*The Honor Roll party will be held this Thursday afternoon.

*8th graders may still order the panoramic picture until next Saturday, January 16th.  The deadline was extended.  If you need any extra form, please come by the office.

*There will be no Coping Power group meeting today.  We will meet this Thursday of this week instead.

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

   Have a Terrific Tuesday

January 11, 2016

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Responsibility

Quote of the Day: ““The price of greatness is responsibility”-Winston Churchill
  • Happy Birthday: Vanessa Avalos and MyCaya Jones

 Announcements:

*The Montevallo Day of Pageants will be held on February 6th in the Performing Arts Center at MHS.  The registration packets are now in the office for pick up and are due on Friday, January 29th.

*Students received a pre physical form in PE classes.  The cost to receive a physical from Lemak is $5.00.  Please return your forms & money by tomorrow.  This Friday will be the physical field trip to the High School during 3rd and part of 4th period.   All students wishing to try out for Spring or upcoming Fall sports needs to have a physical on file.  This includes 6th graders trying out for Fall sports this April.

*This Friday we will have a wrestling and basketball fundraiser activity in the gym.  It will cost $2.00 to participate in the activity. The wrestlers will play basketball and the basketball players will wrestle.  It should be fun to come and watch.

*Please keep bringing in box tops.  For every 10 that you bring in, you will receive two tardy to class passes.

*This Wednesday will be a free UM basketball game for your entire family.  The free family ticket was attached to your report card.

*The Candy Bar Fundraiser will start Wednesday.  Your permission to sell was attached to your report card.  You must have a permission slip in order to sell the candy.  The top sellers will get prizes.

*Literary magazine submissions are due to Ms. Moore or your ELA teacher by the end of January.

*Tennis practice will begin today after school at the Tennis courts by the Library from 3-4

*The Honor Roll party will be held this Thursday afternoon.

*Congratulations to the student of the week:  Jon Mancha.  He was nominated by Mrs. Moore.  Mrs. Moore states that Jon has demonstrated the character traits of responsibility and perseverance by improving in his schoolwork and behavior in class.

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

   Have a Marvelous Monday