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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: African American Spotlight: Jack Roosevelt “Jackie” Robinson born on January 31, 1919 died on October 24, 1972 was an American professional baseball second baseman who became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the modern era. *Birthdays: Ashia Ward and Tamadreon Purnell

*Announcements:

*Tomorrow will be COTS.

*There will be a tennis match in Leeds today after school at 4pm.

**Coupon Brochures are on sale through February 28^th

• The 4^th period class that sells the most coupon brochures will receive a pizza party during 4^th
• Teachers, for every book you buy or sell you will receive a JEAN Sticker and the teacher that sells the most will get an extra duty free lunch day for the month of May.
• Students who sell one brochure will receive a spirit band bracelet and if they sell 3 books, they will receive a day of free time in the gym (or if it’s sunny it will be free time outside, this will be during 4^th)+

*Tomorrow we will hold our annual Hoops for Heart celebration in the gym during PE times.  All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to contribute any monetary amount.  Please see PE teachers for collection envelopes.  All money is due by tomorrow.  All students raising $5 or more will receive a prize and be able to participate in the gym activities during their PE classes where there will be music, contests and gatorade.  Help us try to reach our school goal of $1,000 and raise money to fight America’s number one killer – HEART DISEASE!  See Coach Jett or Coach Horton with any questions.

*Yearbooks are on sale today for $30.00.

*The 2018-2019 MMS Cheerleading Try-outs Clinic will be on March 12-15 @ MHS from 3:00-5:00. Try-outs will be on Friday, March 16 @ MHS 3:00.  Please see Mrs. Bishop for the registration packet.  There will be a parent interest meeting Tuesday, February 27^th at 5:30 in the Media Center.

*There will be a PRO ONE BOYS basketball tryout this Sunday at Chelsea High School at 2pm for any interested boy.  Contact Jeff Edwards at 256-452-3982

Have a Thankful Thursday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: African American Spotlight: Harriet Tubman was born in Maryland in 1820 and was an American abolitionist, humanitarian, and an armed scout and spy for the United States Army during the American Civil War. She led 300 slaves out of slavery. She died in 1913. *Birthdays: Alik Velazquez, Rodrigo Rodriquez, Mason Liveoak

*Announcements:

*This Friday will be COTS.

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

*Soccer has a home game against Pelham at 6pm tonight.

*PJ Day is tomorrow to support Soccer.

*Coach Wilcox will meet today with all 8th grade boys interested in playing high school football. You will meet in the gym at 2:00. Please wait for an announcement before going to the gym.

**Coupon Brochures are on sale through February 28^th

• The 4^th period class that sells the most coupon brochures will receive a pizza party during 4^th
• Teachers, for every book you buy or sell you will receive a JEAN Sticker and the teacher that sells the most will get an extra duty free lunch day for the month of May.
• Students who sell one brochure will receive a spirit band bracelet and if they sell 3 books, they will receive a day of free time in the gym (or if it’s sunny it will be free time outside, this will be during 4^th)+

*This coming Friday 2/23 – we will hold our annual Hoops for Heart celebration in the gym during PE times.  All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to contribute any monetary amount.  Please see PE teachers for collection envelopes.  All money is due by Friday.  All students raising $5 or more will receive a prize and be able to participate in the gym activities during their PE classes where there will be music, contests and gatorade.  Help us try to reach our school goal of $1,000 and raise money to fight America’s number one killer – HEART DISEASE!  See Coach Jett or Coach Horton with any questions.

*Would you like to be a majorette, on the danceline, or on the colorguard? Auxiliary (Majorettes, Danceline, Colorguard) clinics are start today through March 1st, Try-outs will be on March 2^nd.

*Yearbooks are on sale today for $30.00.

*The 2018-2019 MMS Cheerleading Try-outs Clinic will be on March 12-15 @ MHS from 3:00-5:00. Try-outs will be on Friday, March 16 @ MHS 3:00.  Please see Mrs. Bishop for the registration packet.  There will be a parent interest meeting Tuesday, February 27^th at 5:30 in the Media Center.

*There will be a PRO ONE BOYS basketball tryout this Sunday at Chelsea High School at 2pm for any interested boy.  Contact Jeff Edwards at 256-452-3982

*Congratulations to the student of the week:  Tyler Gentry.  He was nominated by Mrs. Nelson. Tyler displayed the character traits of courage and compassion.  Mrs. Nelson stated that Tyler stood up for someone being bullied and told an adult so they could intervene.

 

Have a Wonderful Wednesday

 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: African American Spotlight: Guy Bluford became the first African American in space on Aug. 30, 1983, aboard the Challenger on NASA’s eight space shuttle mission (STS-8). Guion “Guy” Bluford is a former NASA astronaut who was the first African-American to fly into space. He flew four shuttle missions. *Birthdays:

*Announcements:

*This Friday will be COTS.

*7^th Grade Math team will practice today.

**Coupon Brochures are on sale through February 28^th

• The 4^th period class that sells the most coupon brochures will receive a pizza party during 4^th
• Teachers, for every book you buy or sell you will receive a JEAN Sticker and the teacher that sells the most will get an extra duty free lunch day for the month of May.
• Students who sell one brochure will receive a spirit band bracelet and if they sell 3 books, they will receive a day of free time in the gym (or if it’s sunny it will be free time outside, this will be during 4^th)+

*This coming Friday 2/23 – we will hold our annual Hoops for Heart celebration in the gym during PE times.  All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to contribute any monetary amount.  Please see PE teachers for collection envelopes.  All money is due by Friday.  All students raising $5 or more will receive a prize and be able to participate in the gym activities during their PE classes where there will be music, contests and gatorade.  Help us try to reach our school goal of $1,000 and raise money to fight America’s number one killer – HEART DISEASE!  See Coach Jett or Coach Horton with any questions.

*Tennis will have a match today at McAdory. Tennis players will need to leave at 2:30 for the match.

*Would you like to be a majorette, on the danceline, or on the colorguard? Auxiliary (Majorettes, Danceline, Colorguard) clinics are start on Wednesday,  Feb. 21st – March 1st, Try-outs will be on March 2^nd.

*Yearbooks are on sale today for $30.00.

*The 2018-2019 MMS Cheerleading Try-outs Clinic will be on March 12-15 @ MHS from 3:00-5:00. Try-outs will be on Friday, March 16 @ MHS 3:00.  Please see Mrs. Bishop for the registration packet.  There will be a parent interest meeting Tuesday, February 27^th at 5:30 in the Media Center.

Have a Terrific Tuesday

 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: African American History Spotlight: Sarah Breedlove was born in 1867.  You may not recognize that name because she was more famous as Madam CJ Walker.  Walker was an African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a political and social activist.  She developed a line of beauty products for African American women and became “the world’s most successful female entrepreneur of her time,” and one of the most successful African-American business owners ever.  When Madam CJ Walker died in 1919, she was considered the wealthiest African American woman in America. *Birthdays: Yesterday to Leila Mendonca & Ashton Dawkins. Today to Didvanni Espinoza

*Announcements:

*This Friday will be COTS.

*7^th Grade Math team will practice tomorrow on Tuesday.

**Coupon Brochures Sale starts February 14th through February 28^th

• The 4^th period class that sells the most coupon brochures will receive a pizza party during 4^th
• Teachers, for every book you buy or sell you will receive a JEAN Sticker and the teacher that sells the most will get an extra duty free lunch day for the month of May.
• Students who sell one brochure will receive a spirit band bracelet and if they sell 3 books, they will receive a day of free time in the gym (or if it’s sunny it will be free time outside, this will be during 4^th)+

*This coming Friday 2/23 – we will hold our annual Hoops for Heart celebration in the gym during PE times.  All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to contribute any monetary amount.  Please see PE teachers for collection envelopes.  All money is due by Friday.  All students raising $5 or more will receive a prize and be able to participate in the gym activities during their PE classes where there will be music, contests and gatorade.  Help us try to reach our school goal of $1,000 and raise money to fight America’s number one killer – HEART DISEASE!  See Coach Jett or Coach Horton with any questions.

*Tennis will have a match tomorrow at McAdory.

*Would you like to be a majorette, on the danceline, or on the colorguard? Auxiliary (Majorettes, Danceline, Colorguard) clinics are held Feb. 21st – March 1st, Try-outs will be on March 2^nd.

*Yearbooks are on sale today for $30.00.

*The 2018-2019 MMS Cheerleading Try-outs Clinic will be on March 12-15 @ MHS from 3:00-5:00. Try-outs will be on Friday, March 16 @ MHS 3:00.  Please see Mrs. Bishop for the registration packet.  There will be a parent interest meeting Tuesday, February 27^th at 5:30 in the Media Center.

 

Have a Marvelous Monday

 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: African American History Spotlight: Dr. Condeleeza Rice was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1954.  She grew up in the midst of the Civil Rights Era and faced discrimination personally.  Dr. Rice received her PhD in political science and later became the first African American female Secretary of State under President George Bush.  Today Condi Rice is a professor at Stanford and serves on the College Football Playoff Committee. *Birthdays: Grace Tibbetts

*Announcements:

*There will be no school this Friday for students. However, there will be school on Monday.

*ANY ARCERY MEMBER THAT WANTS TO GO TO THE TOURNAMENT MUST HAVE THE $10 PAID TO COACH JETT BY TOMMOTOW OR YOU CAN’T ATTEND THE TOURNAMENT.

• Coupon Brochures Sale starts February 14th through February 28^th
• Teachers you will receive one coupon brochure as an example to show students.
• Information will be given out by your 4^th period Teacher.
• The 4^th period that sells the most coupon brochures will receive a pizza party during 4^th
• Teachers, for every book you buy or sell you will receive a JEAN Sticker and the teacher that sells the most will get an extra duty free lunch day for the month of May.
• Students who sell one brochure will receive a spirit band bracelet and if they sell 3 books, they will receive a day of free time in the gym (or if it’s sunny it will be free time outside, this will be during 4^th

*Would you like to be a majorette, on the danceline, or on the colorguard? Auxiliary (Majorettes, Danceline, Colorguard) clinics are held Feb. 21st – March 1st, Try-outs will be on March 2^nd.

*Yearbooks are on sale today for $30.00.

*The 2018-2019 MMS Cheerleading Try-outs Clinic will be on March 12-15 @ MHS from 3:00-5:00. Try-outs will be on Friday, March 16 @ MHS 3:00.  Please see Mrs. Bishop for the registration packet.  There will be a parent interest meeting Tuesday, February 27^th at 5:30 in the Media Center. 

Have a Thankful Thursday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: African American History Spotlight: Olympic legend, Jesse Owens was born in 1913 in Oakville, Alabama.  He entered the 1936 Olympics, which were held in Nazi Germany amidst the belief by Hitler that the Games would support his belief that the German “Aryan” people were the dominant race.  Jesse would prove them wrong by winning an astonishing four gold medals in Track and Field, affirming that individual excellence, rather than race or national origin, distinguishes one man from another.  Jesse Owens died in Arizona in 1980. *Birthdays:Terion Lilly

*Announcements:

*There will be no school this Friday for students.

*Anyone who would like to purchase a Valentine’s video message for $1 may come to the band room during 1st period. Please bring your money with you. This is your last chance!”

*ANY ARCHERY MEMBER THAT WANTS TO GO TO THE TOURNAMENT MUST HAVE THE $10 PAID TO COACH JETT THIS WEEK OR YOU CAN’T ATTEND THE TOURNAMENT

*Would you like to be a majorette, on the danceline, or on the colorguard? Auxiliary (Majorettes, Danceline, Colorguard) clinics are held Feb. 21st – March 1st, Try-outs will be on March 2^nd.

*Yearbooks are on sale today for $30.00.

*The 2018-2019 MMS Cheerleading Try-outs Clinic will be on March 12-15 @ MHS from 3:00-5:00. Try-outs will be on Friday, March 16 @ MHS 3:00.  Please see Mrs. Bishop for the registration packet.  There will be a parent interest meeting Tuesday, February 27^th at 5:30 in the Media Center.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday & A Happy Valentines Day

 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: African American History Spotlight: George Washington Carver was born in Missouri. Despite his beginnings, he became a very important botanist and inventor.  In 1896, he was invited to head the Agriculture Department at Tuskegee Institute. He testified on many occasions that his faith in Jesus was the only mechanism by which he could effectively pursue and perform the art of science.  Carver died in 1943, in Tuskegee, Alabama. *Birthdays:

*Announcements:

*There will be no school this Friday for students.

*ANY ARCHERY MEMBER THAT WANTS TO GO TO THE TOURNAMENT MUST HAVE THE $10 PAID TO COACH JETT THIS WEEK OR YOU CAN’T ATTEND THE TOURNAMENT

*7^th Grade Math Team practice will be today after school instead of Wednesday this week because of Valentine’s Day.

*Want to send a special message in celebration of Valentine’s Day? For only $1.00 you can share your love with a Video Valentine message. They will be played in the cafeteria during lunch on Valentine’s Day Wednesday. See a band member or Mrs. Underwood to purchase your video today.

*Soccer will have its first match today after school in Helena.

*Would you like to be a majorette, on the danceline, or on the colorguard? Auxiliary (Majorettes, Danceline, Colorguard) clinics are held Feb. 21st – March 1st, Try-outs will be on March 2^nd.

*Yearbooks are on sale today for $30.00.

*The 2018-2019 MMS Cheerleading Try-outs Clinic will be on March 12-15 @ MHS from 3:00-5:00. Try-outs will be on Friday, March 16 @ MHS 3:00.  Please see Mrs. Bishop for the registration packet.  There will be a parent interest meeting Tuesday, February 27^th at 5:30 in the Media Center.

Have a Terrific Tuesday

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 *Birthdays:

*Announcements:

*There will be no school this Friday for students.

*7^th Grade Math Team practice will be tomorrow (Tuesday) after school instead of Wednesday this week because of Valentine’s Day.

*Want to send a special message in celebration of Valentine’s Day? For only $1.00 you can share your love with a Video Valentine message. They will be played in the cafeteria during lunch on Valentine’s Day Wednesday. See a band member or Mrs. Underwood to purchase your video today.

*All candy money will be due TODAY!

*Soccer will have its first match tomorrow after school in Helena.

*Would you like to be a majorette, on the danceline, or on the colorguard? Auxiliary (Majorettes, Danceline, Colorguard) clinics are held Feb. 21st – March 1st, Try-outs will be on March 2^nd.

*Yearbooks are on sale today for $30.00.

*The 2018-2019 MMS Cheerleading Try-outs Clinic will be on March 12-15 @ MHS from 3:00-5:00. Try-outs will be on Friday, March 16 @ MHS 3:00.  Please see Mrs. Bishop for the registration packet.  There will be a parent interest meeting Tuesday, February 27^th at 5:30 in the Media Center.

*Congratulations to Andy Dye and Brantley Burk-the Top scorers for MMS in 7^th Grade Scholar’s Bowl and to Kaitlyn Ozley the top scorer for 8^th Grade Scholar’s Bowl.

*Congratulations to the student of the week: Kayla Mitchell.  She was nominated by Mrs. Lewis.  Mrs. Lewis states that Kayla exemplified the character traits of service and compassion when she purchased a book at the Book Fair for another student.

Have a Marvelous Monday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Cooperation *Quote of the Day:. We should not only use the brains we have but all that we can borrow. -Woodrow Wilson *Birthdays: Today to Bernardo Rodriquez & Alexa Best and Saturday to Luke Oden. Sunday to Jaden Wright & Breanna Jenkins

*Announcements:

*Today we will be on an activity schedule for LEAD

*The Book Fair will end today.

*Next Wednesday will be the Valentine’s Day.

*Want to send a special message in celebration of Valentine’s Day? For only $1.00 you can share your love with a Video Valentine message. They will be played in the cafeteria during lunch on Valentine’s Day next Wednesday. See a band member or Mrs. Underwood to purchase your video today.

*All candy money will be due on Monday, February 12^th.

*Tonight there will be an after school hours event until 11pm with food, fun, and friends at the Teen Center.  This is for middle school students only.  You will need a parent permission slip to attend. The slips were attached to your progress report.

*Would you like to be a majorette, on the danceline, or on the colorguard? There is a parent interest meeting on Feb. 8th at 6:00. 3. Auxiliary (Majorettes, Danceline, Colorguard) clinics are held Feb. 21st – March 1st, Try-outs will be on March 2^nd.

*Yearbooks are on sale today for $30.00.

*The 2018-2019 MMS Cheerleading Try-outs Clinic will be on March 12-15 @ MHS from 3:00-5:00. Try-outs will be on Friday, March 16 @ MHS 3:00.  Please see Mrs. Bishop for the registration packet.  There will be a parent interest meeting Tuesday, February 27^th at 5:30 in the Media Center.

  Have a Fantastic Friday

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. *Birthdays:

*Announcements:

*Tomorrow will be LEAD.

*The Book Fair will end tomorrow.

*8^th Grade Math Team will practice today after school.

*Next Wednesday will be the Valentine’s Day.

*Want to send a special message in celebration of Valentine’s Day? For only $1.00 you can share your love with a Video Valentine message. They will be played in the cafeteria during lunch on Valentine’s Day next Wednesday. See a band member or Mrs. Underwood to purchase your video today.

*All candy money will be due on Monday, February 12^th.

*MMS Students are invited to come out and check out the Teen Center this week at no cost. The Boys and Girls Club Van will pick you up after school and take you to the Teen Center for video games, basketball, ping pong, arts and crafts, music, and food.  It will be open until 6pm. The week will end up with an after school hours event this Friday February 9^th until 11pm with food, fun, and friends.  This is for middle school students only.  You will need a parent permission slip to attend. The slips were attached to your progress report.

* Would you like to be a majorette, on the danceline, or on the colorgaurd? There is a parent interest meeting on Feb.  8^th at 6:00pm. Auxiliary (Majorettes, Danceline, Colorgaurd) clinics are held Feb. 21^st– March 1^st. Try outs will be March 2^nd

*Tonight will be the UM Basketball Homecoming Game.  You should have received free tickets with your progress reports.

*Yearbooks are on sale today for $30.00.

*The 2018-2019 MMS Cheerleading Try-outs Clinic will be on March 12-15 @ MHS from 3:00-5:00. Try-outs will be on Friday, March 16 @ MHS 3:00.  Please see Mrs. Bishop for the registration packet.  There will be a parent interest meeting Tuesday, February 27^th at 5:30 in the Media Center.

*Congratulations to the 6^th grade Scholar’s bowl Team who placed 3^rd in the County Tournament. Wish the 7^th & 8^th grade teams good luck as they compete tomorrow.

 

Have a Thoughtful Thursday