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*Birthdays: Yesterday to Usiel Martinez

*Announcements:

* This Friday will be break so don’t have any tardies or silent lunches.

*Tomorrow will be a pajama day for $2.00 to support choir.

*There will be no school next week for Thanksgiving.

*8th grade Scholar’s Bowl Team will meet every morning Mon-Thur in Lab 28 from 7:00-7:30 am starting Tuesday.  6th and 7th Grade Scholars Bowl will meet on Wednesdays after school.

*There will be a mandatory parent meeting for soccer players on Thursday, November 15th, at 5pm. See Coach Thomas for more information.

*Teachers there is a Montevallo Connections Meeting on Wednesday after school at Montevallo Elementary.

*Tomorrow night there will be an away basketball game against Rudd Middle.

*As a fundraiser, MMS will be selling Priester’s Pecans. Money and order forms are due on November 26th.

*Thursday night there will be an away basketball game at West Blocton and an away wrestling match at Helena Middle.

*Congratulations to the student of the week: Teasia Purnell. She was nominated by Coach Jett.  Coach Jett states that Teasia has shown tremendous leadership both in volleyball and in basketball by keeping her peers motivated. She shows a lot of school pride. She also took initiative by picking up trash around the school without being prompted by an adult.

*Congratulations to the Athlete of the Month: Brantley Burk

Have A Tremendous Tuesday

*Birthdays: Destiny Burns

*Announcements:

* Today we will be on activity schedule for LEAD.

* Progress Reports will go home today in your 4th period.

*There will be no school on Monday November 12th in observance of Veteran’s Day.

*8th grade Scholar’s Bowl Team will meet every morning Mon-Thur in Lab 28 from 7:00-7:30 am starting Tuesday.  6th and 7th Grade Scholars Bowl will meet on Wednesdays after school.

*There will be a mandatory parent meeting for soccer players on Thursday, November 15th, at 5pm. See Coach Thomas for more information.

*Today is the last day to turn in any canned goods or toiletry items for Oak Mountain Missions.

*As a fundraiser, MMS will be selling Priester’s Pecans. Money and order forms are due on November 26th.

*The playoff game at the high school tonight is “Black Out Andulusia”. Students are encouraged to wear black. In order to avoid long lines, the AHSAA has chosen to make tickets available online through GoFan for this week’s game at http://gofan.us/d17fb9

*There will be a home basketball game on Tuesday night against Jemison.

*Congratulations to the 8th grade who donated the most canned goods to the Oak Mountain Missions.  They will receive open seating at lunch today. The two student who brought in the most canned goods was Emily Pennington and Kelston Hodges.  She will receive a free slushie.

*CONGRATULATIONS to BOTH BULLDOG teams again for their victories against Columbiana last night. The boys won 34-26. The girls defeated the wildcats 33-20. Teasia Purnell led all scorers with 8, Paige Johnson was next with 7, followed by Siarra Kennedy with 6 and Hannah Locks with 5. Camille Holmes also scored 4 and Keniya Simpson chipped in 3 for the lady dawgs. Both teams will play again next Wednesday at Rudd. Way to go!

*Today at the beginning of 4th period, there will be a brief informational meeting in the library about Book Olympiad.  Only those who signed up on the list in the library should attend.  4th period teachers, I have emailed you a list of students. Coming to the meeting does not commit you to being a part of the team.  If you have already signed up on the list in the library, come to the Book Olympiad interest meeting at the beginning of 4th period, find out more about it, and see if its a good fit for you.

Have A Fantastic Friday

*Announcements:

* Tomorrow will be LEAD.

* Progress Reports will go home tomorrow.

*Tonight’s Basketball game is an away game in Columbiana.

*8th grade Scholar’s Bowl Team will meet every morning Mon-Thur in Lab 28 from 7:00-7:30 am starting next week, Nov 12th.  6th and 7th Grade Scholars Bowl will meet on Wednesdays after school.

*Soccer conditioning is cancelled for this week.  There will be a mandatory parent meeting for soccer players on Thursday, November 15th at 5pm. See Coach Thomas for more information.

*Tomorrow is the last day to turn in any canned goods or toiletry items for Oak Mountain Missions.

*As a fundraiser, MMS will be selling Priester’s Pecans. Order forms went home last Friday. Money and order forms are due on November 26th.

*There will be no school on Monday November 12th in observance of Veteran’s Day.

*The playoff game at the high school tomorrow night is “Black Out Andulusia”. Students are encouraged to wear black. In order to avoid long lines, the AHSAA has chosen to make tickets available online through GoFan for this week’s game at http://gofan.us/d17fb9

*Birthdays: Jacob Amell and Nati Gutierrez

*Announcements:

* This Friday will be LEAD and Progress Reports will go home on Friday.

*Thursdays Basketball game is an away game in Columbiana.

*Today the Band and Choir will be on a field trip.

*8th grade Scholar’s Bowl Team will meet every morning Mon-Thur in Lab 28 from 7:00-7:30 am starting next week, Nov 12th.  6th and 7th Grade Scholars Bowl will meet on Wednesdays after school.

*Tomorrow will be Pajama Day. Instead of bringing $2.00, students must bring 3 canned or boxed food items or toiletry items for the Oak Mountain Mission in order to wear sweats or pajamas. Please bring your items to Mrs. Day’s classroom on place in the bins around the school. Put your name on the donation bag. The individual with the most donations will win a slushie and the grade level with the most will get open seating at lunch.

*Soccer conditioning is cancelled for this week.  There will be a mandatory parent meeting for soccer players on Thursday, November 15th at 5pm. See Coach Thomas for more information.

*As a fundraiser, MMS will be selling Priester’s Pecans. Order forms will be went home on Friday. Money and order forms are due on November 26th.

*There will be no school on Monday November 12th in observance of Veteran’s Day.

*CONGRATULATIONS to both BULLDOG teams for the awesome wins last night.  If you didn’t get to the games, you missed some great action.  The girls pulled out a close victory 28 to 26.  Teasia Purnell and Paige Johnson led the team with points with 7 each and Hannah Locks contributed 6 and both Camille Holmes and Siara Kennedy chipped in 4 each for a total team win.

The boys pulled out an OUTSTANDING overtime victory 34-24.The Bulldogs will play again AWAY at Columbiana on Thursday.  Way to go DAWGS!!!

Have A Wonderful Wednesday

*Birthdays: Kathelyn Tejeda and Eric Nelson

*Announcements:

* This Friday will be LEAD and Progress Reports will go home on Friday.

*The first basketball game is tonight with a home game against Bibb County.

* Tonight is Support the MMS Choir at Zaxby’s night from 4-8pm. A portion of the profits go to support the MMS choir so eat dinner at Zaxby’s in Calera.

*Tomorrow the Band and Choir will be on a field trip.

*8th grade Scholar’s Bowl Team will meet every morning Mon-Thur in Lab 28 from 7:00-7:30 am starting next week, Nov 12th.  6th and 7th Grade Scholars Bowl will meet on Wednesdays after school.

*Thursday will be Pajama Day. Instead of bringing $2.00, students must bring 3 canned or boxed food items or toiletry items for the Oak Mountain Mission in order to wear sweats or pajamas. Please bring your items to Mrs. Day’s classroom on place in the bins around the school. Put your name on the donation bag. The individual with the most donations will win a slushie and the grade level with the most will get open seating at lunch.

*Soccer conditioning is cancelled for this week.  There will be a mandatory parent meeting for soccer players on Thursday, November 15th at 5pm. See Coach Thomas for more information.

*As a fundraiser, MMS will be selling Priester’s Pecans. Order forms will be went home on Friday. Money and order forms are due on November 26th.

Have A Terrific Tuesday

*Birthdays: Lisbeth Avilez-Cantero

*Announcements:

* This Friday will be LEAD and Progress Reports will go home on Friday.

*8th grade Scholar’s Bowl Team will meet every morning Mon-Thur in Lab 28 from 7:00-7:30 am starting next week, Nov 12th.  6th and 7th Grade Scholars Bowl will meet on Wednesdays after school.

* Tomorrow night is Support the MMS Choir at Zaxby’s night from 4-8pm. A portion of the profits go to support the MMS choir so eat dinner at Zaxby’s in Calera.

*Thursday will be Pajama Day. Instead of bringing $2.00, students must bring 3 canned or boxed food items or toiletry items for the Oak Mountain Mission in order to wear sweats or pajamas. Please bring your items to Mrs. Day’s classroom on place in the bins around the school. Put your name on the donation bag. The individual with the most donations will win a slushie and the grade level with the most will get open seating at lunch.

*The first basketball game is tomorrow with a home game against Bibb County.

*As a fundraiser, MMS will be selling Priester’s Pecans. Order forms went home on Friday. Money and order forms are due on November 26th

*Teachers there is a faculty meeting after school today.

 *Congratulations to the students of the week: Cole Wilson and Grey Williams. They were nominated by Nurse Beneke and Mrs. Little. The boys demonstrated the character trait of compassion when they showed understanding and empathy for another student in a time of crisis.

Have A Marvelous Monday

*Birthdays: Today to Kenny Gainer and tomorrow to Esmerelda Kemp & Javon Rgoers

*Announcements:

* Today will be break.

*8th grade Scholar’s Bowl Team will meet every morning Mon-Thur in Lab 28 from 7:00-7:30 am starting the week on Nov 12th. 6th and 7th Grade Scholars Bowl will meet on Wednesdays after school.

* Tuesday is Support the MMS Choir at Zaxby’s night from 4-8pm. A portion of the profits go to support the MMS choir so eat dinner at Zaxby’s in Calera.

*Thursday will be Pajama Day. Instead of bringing $2.00, students must bring 3 canned or boxed food items or toiletry items for the Oak Mountain Mission in order to wear sweats or pajamas. Please bring your items to Mrs. Day’s classroom on place in the bins around the school. Put your name on the donation bag. The individual with the most donations will win a slushie and the grade level with the most will get open seating at lunch.

*The first basketball game is next Tuesday with a home game against Bibb County.

*As a fundraiser, MMS will be selling Priester’s Pecans. Order forms will be sent home with the students. Money and order forms are due on November 26th.

Have A Fantastic Friday

*Birthdays: Abraham Valencia

*Announcements:

* Tomorrow will be break.

*There will be after school tutoring today.

* Soccer conditioning is on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.

*The BETA Club Induction Ceremony will be this morning at 8:15am. Students please be on your best behavior during the assembly as there will be many parents in the building and this is a solemn event not a pep rally.

*8th grade Scholar’s Bowl Team will meet every morning Mon-Thur in Lab 28 from 7:00-7:30 am starting the week on Nov 12th. See Mrs. Lusco if you have any questions. 6th and 7th Grade Scholars Bowl will meet on Wednesdays after school.

* Tuesday is Support the MMS Choir at Zaxby’s night from 4-8pm. A portion of the profits go to support the MMS choir so eat dinner at Zaxby’s in Calera.

*Students don’t forget to bring canned goods or toiletry items to donate for Oak Mountain Missions. They are very low on donations this year. Please bring your items to Mrs. Day’s classroom on place in the bins around the school. The individual with the most donations will win a slushie and the grade level with the most will get open seating at lunch.

*The basketball season begins next Tuesday with a home game against Bibb County.

Have A Thrilling Thursday

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

*Birthdays: Yessenia Magana

*Announcements:

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

*7th Grade Scholars Bowl Practice is cancelled for today and will resume next Wednesday after school until 4:45pm.

*6th grade Scholar’s Bowl will meet today until 4:15 not 5:15.

*After School Tutoring is today and tomorrow.

*Soccer Spirit Pack Forms are due back to Mrs. Thomas today. Soccer conditioning is on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.

*The BETA Club Induction Ceremony will be tomorrow morning at 8:15am.

*8th grade Scholar’s Bowl Team will meet every morning Mon-Thur in Lab 28 from 7:00-7:30 am starting the week on Nov 12th. See Mrs. Lusco if you have any questions.

*Next Tuesday is Support the MMS Choir at Zaxby’s night from 4-8pm. A portion of the profits go to support the MMS choir so eat dinner at Zaxby’s in Calera.

*Students don’t forget to bring canned goods or toiletry items to donate for Oak Mountain Missions. They are very low on donations this year. Please bring your items to Mrs. Day’s classroom on place in the bins around the school. The individual with the most donations will win a slushie and the grade level with the most will get open seating at lunch.

Have A Wickedly Wild Wednesday

*Birthdays: Adreanna Bongers and Mariah Lilly

*Announcements:

*This Friday will be break so don’t have any tardies or silent lunches.

*7th Grade Scholars Bowl Practice will meet every Wednesday after school until 4:45pm starting his week. We will meet in Lab 28.

*6th grade Scholar’s Bowl will meet this Wednesday until 4:15 not 5:15.

*After School Tutoring has been cancelled for today and moved to Thursday instead for this week.

*Soccer Spirit Pack Forms are due back to Mrs. Thomas on Wednesday. Soccer conditioning is on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.

*Tomorrow you may wear your Halloween costume for $2.00.  The costume must be in dress code and no full face masks.

*The BETA Club Induction Ceremony will be Thursday morning at 8:15am.

*8th grade Scholar’s Bowl Team will meet every morning Mon-Thur in Lab 28 from 7:00-7:30 am starting the week on Nov 12th. See Mrs. Lusco if you have any questions.

*Students don’t forget to bring canned goods or toiletry items to donate for Oak Mountain Missions. They are very low on donations this year. Please bring your items to Mrs. Day’s classroom on place in the bins around the school. The individual with the most donations will win a slushie and the grade level with the most will get open seating at lunch.

Have A Terrific Tuesday