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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Self Control

*Quote of the Day: If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.  ~Benjamin Franklin *Birthdays:

*Announcements:

*This Friday will be COTS.

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

*7^th and 8^th Grade Scholar’s Bowl will have a practice match tomorrow in Calera.  Please get a ride to and from Calera Middle School after school for the match.

*Soccer practice will be every day after school every day until 4:30.

*Tennis practice will begin this week from 3:00 – 4:30.  Practices will be every Monday and Wednesday at the city courts across from the library.  Students must have permission to ride the bus to be dropped off at MES.

*Track Tryouts are tomorrow after school until 4:30pm. There will be a parent meeting Monday night at 5pm.

*JUNA will practice after school today. The meet is tomorrow and Friday.

*6th grade Scholars’ Bowl has a match at Columbiana tomorrow after school. Make sure your transportation form and permission slips are turned in to Mrs. Nelson

*The Lunchroom will have Breakfast for lunch on Thursday and not hot wings.

*Anyone interested in submitting work for consideration for the Shelby County Literary Magazine needs to have it typed and submitted to Ms. Moore by the 31st of January.  It can be short stories, essays, or poems

*The Montevallo Day of Pageants will be held Saturday, Feb. 3 All entry forms and payments must be turned in by Friday, Jan. 26^th

*Yearbooks are on sale this month for $25.00.  After that, they increase to $30.00.  In May they become $35.00 so order your book now.  You can bring the form and money to Mrs. Harding.

*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.

*The 20^th Annual Heart of Dixie Pageant and Most Photogenic Contest will be held on February 24^th at Jemison High School. Scholarships will be awarded to the winners.  Girls ages 0-21 are invited to participate.  If you are interested in participating in this pageant, there are registration forms in the front office.  The deadline to turn in the forms is February 7^th.

*Congratulations to the student of the week:  Jacob Ozley.  He was nominated by Mrs. Trina Carter.  She stated that he held the door open for a visitor who came into the building and helped her with her things.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Self Control

*Quote of the Day: The cyclone derives its powers from a calm center.  So does a person.  ~Norman Vincent Peale *Birthdays: Brandon Valencio Patino

*Announcements:

*This Friday will be COTS.

*7^th Grade Math Team will practice Wednesday after school.

*7^th Grade Scholar’s Bowl will practice today after school.

*7^th and 8^th Grade Scholar’s Bowl will have a practice match on Thursday in Calera.  Please get a ride to and from Calera Middle School after school for the match.

*Soccer practice will begin today.  It will be after school every day until 4:30.

*Tennis practice will begin this week from 3:00 – 4:30.  Practices will be every Monday and Wednesday at the city courts across from the library.  Students must have permission to ride the bus to be dropped off at MES. Since there was no practice yesterday due to rain, practice will be held today and tomorrow.

*Track Tryouts are this Thursday after school until 4:30pm.

*JUNA will practice after school today and Wednesday. The meet is Thursday and Friday.

*6th grade Scholars’ Bowl has a match at Columbiana Thursday after school. Make sure your transportation form and permission slips are turned in to Mrs. Nelson

*Anyone interested in submitting work for consideration for the Shelby County Literary Magazine needs to have it typed and submitted to Ms. Moore by the 31st of January.  It can be short stories, essays, or poems

*The Montevallo Day of Pageants will be held Saturday, Feb. 3.  If you are interested in becoming the next Junior Miss Montevallo please come by the office and get an entry form.  All entry forms and payments must be turned in by Friday, Jan. 26^th.    All girls in grades 6-8 may participate.

*Yearbooks are on sale this month for $25.00.  After that, they increase to $30.00.  In May they become $35.00 so order your book now.  You can bring the form and money to Mrs. Harding. The order form went out with report cards or there are extras in the office.

*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.

*The 20^th Annual Heart of Dixie Pageant and Most Photogenic Contest will be held on February 24^th at Jemison High School. Scholarships will be awarded to the winners.  Girls ages 0-21 are invited to participate.  If you are interested in participating in this pageant, there are registration forms in the front office.  The deadline to turn in the forms is February 7^th.

 

Have a Terrific Tuesday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Self Control

*Quote of the Day: You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you.”     Brian Tracy *Birthdays:

*Announcements:

*This Friday will be COTS.

*8^th grade Scholar’s Bowl will practice on today after school.

*7^th Grade Math Team will practice Wednesday after school.

*7^th Grade Scholar’s Bowl will practice tomorrow after school.

*7^th and 8^th Grade Scholar’s Bowl will have a practice match on Thursday in Calera.  Please get a ride to and from Calera Middle School after school for the match.

*Battle of the Books will begin practice on Monday from 3:15-4:45pm.

*Soccer practice will begin Tuesday.  It will be after school every day until 4:30.

*Tennis practice will begin this week from 3:00 – 4:30.  Practices will be every Monday and Wednesday at the city courts across from the library.  Students must have permission to ride the bus to be dropped off at MES.

*Track Tryouts are this Thursday after school until 4:30pm.

*JUNA will practice after school Tuesday and Wednesday.

*6th grade Scholars’ Bowl has a match at Columbiana tomorrow (Tuesday) immediately after school. Make sure your transportation form and permission slips are turned in to Mrs. Nelson

*Anyone interested in submitting work for consideration for the Shelby County Literary Magazine needs to have it typed and submitted to Ms. Moore by the 31st of January.  It can be short stories, essays, or poems

*The Montevallo Day of Pageants will be held Saturday, Feb. 3.  If you are interested in becoming the next Junior Miss Montevallo please come by the office and get an entry form.  All entry forms and payments must be turned in by Friday, Jan. 26^th.    All girls in grades 6-8 may participate.

*Yearbooks are on sale this month for $25.00.  After that, they increase to $30.00.  In May they become $35.00 so order your book now.  You can bring the form and money to Mrs. Harding. The order form went out with report cards or there are extras in the office.

*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.

*The 20^th Annual Heart of Dixie Pageant and Most Photogenic Contest will be held on February 24^th at Jemison High School. Scholarships will be awarded to the winners.  Girls ages 0-21 are invited to participate.  If you are interested in participating in this pageant, there are registration forms in the front office.  The deadline to turn in the forms is February 7^th.

Have a Marvelous Monday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
*Character Education Theme for the Week: Tolerance
*Quote of the Day: We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.
— Martin Luther King Jr

*Birthdays: Yesterday to Brian Wilson, D’Ivery Gilmore, and Ben Locks and today to Lizbeth Salazar. Tommorow to Zion Dukes & Kelsey Nelson. Sunday to Deizy Maya, Natalia Sotelo, & Bailey Hamrick

*Announcements:
*We are on a regular schedule today.
*The physical field trip will be today.

*8th grade Scholar’s Bowl will practice on Monday after school.

*7th Grade Math Team will practice next Wednesday after school.

*7th Grade Scholar’s Bowl will practice after school on Tuesday.

*Anyone interested in submitting work for consideration for the Shelby County Literary Magazine needs to have it typed and submitted to Ms. Moore by the 31st of January. It can be short stories, essays, or poems

*The Montevallo Day of Pageants will be held Saturday, Feb. 3. If you are interested in becoming the next Junior Miss Montevallo please come by the office and get an entry form. All entry forms and payments must be turned in by Friday, Jan. 26th. All girls in grades 6-8 may participate.

*Tennis practice will begin next week from 3:00 – 4:30. Practices will be every Monday and Wednesday at the city courts across from the library. Students must have permission to ride the bus to be dropped off at MES.

*8th graders: If you want to order the Class Panoramic Picture that was taken on Friday, you must mail in your order envelope by Saturday. Don’t miss out as this is your only chance to order. If you need another form, there are a few in the office.

*Yearbooks are on sale this month for $25.00. After that, they increase to $30.00. In May they become $35.00 so order your book now. You can bring the form and money to Mrs. Harding. The order form went out with report cards or there are extras in the office.

*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 27th at 5:30 in the Media Center.

*The 20th Annual Heart of Dixie Pageant and Most Photogenic Contest will be held on February 24th at Jemison High School. Scholarships will be awarded to the winners. Girls ages 0-21 are invited to participate. If you are interested in participating in this pageant, there are registration forms in the front office. The deadline to turn in the forms is February 7th.

*Congratulations to the students of the week: TaDarrius Conner and Kial Cottingham. They were nominated by Mrs. Lewis. They exhibited the character trait of service. Both boys volunteered to sweep the entire cafeteria after break last Friday.

*Congrats to Baylen Key for placing 1st individual trophy at the MLK Scholstic chess tournament held at Pelham Park Middle School yesterday! Baylen won all of his 5 rounds of chess including middle and high school students from around the state. Way to go Baylen!

*Battle of the Books practice will be Monday after school 3:15-4:45. Be sure your parents can pick you up at the side door at 4:45.
Have a Fantastic Friday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Responsibility

*Quote of the Day: As you make your bed, so you must lie on it”-Proverbs *Birthdays: Today to Brandon Norberto, Kailey Boyd, and Dakari Ray. Sunday to Francesa Ruiz and Cody Curl.  Monday to Phoenix Dixon & Angel Romero

*Announcements:

* Today will be the 8^th grade Panoramic Picture at 1:30pm.

*There will be no school on Monday due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.

*Students planning on going on the physical field trip must bring back your physical form filled out and signed by a parent ASAP.  Even if you have not turned in the money, we need the physical form back today.  The trainer will be here today for for girls to do preliminary screenings.  See Coach Jett or Coach Horton with any questions. The cost of the field trip is $10.00.

*Anyone interested in submitting work for consideration for the Shelby County Literary Magazine needs to have it typed and submitted to Ms. Moore by the 31st of January.  It can be short stories, essays, or poems.

*7^th Grade Math Team will practice next week on Wednesday.

*6^th grade Scholar’s Bowl will have a match in Calera after school on Tuesday of next week. 7^th and 8^th grade Scholar’s Bowl match will be in Calera after school on Thursday of next week.

*The Montevallo Day of Pageants will be held Saturday, Feb. 3.  If you are interested in becoming the next Junior Miss Montevallo please come by the office and get an entry form.  All entry forms and payments must be turned in by Friday, Jan. 26^th.    All girls in grades 6-8 may participate.

*Tennis practice will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 3:00 – 4:30.  Practices will be every Monday and Wednesday at the city courts across from the library.  Students must have permission to ride the bus to be dropped off at MES.

*All student institute members and Junior City Council Members need to meet with Mr. Weeks next Thursday (January 18^th) at the beginning of 4^th period.

*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: Responsibility

*Quote of the Day: If you take responsibility for yourself you will develop a hunger to accomplish your dreams. Les Brown *Birthdays:

*Announcements:

* Today will be the Honor Roll Party at 1:30pm.

*7^th grade Scholar’s Bowl will practice today after school.

* Tomorrow will be the 8^th grade Panoramic Picture at 1:30pm.  8^th grade students if you are not here tomorrow, you will not be in the picture.

*Tomorrow we will be on LEAD schedule.

*If you are interested in getting a  sports physical, the field trip will be on Friday, January 19^th.  The cost is $10.00.  Students planning on going on the physical field trip must bring back your physical form filled out and signed by a parent ASAP.  Even if you have not turned in the money, we need the physical form back today.  The trainer will be here today for boys and tomorrow for girls to do preliminary screenings.  See Coach Jett or Coach Horton with any questions.

*Anyone interested in submitting work for consideration for the Shelby County Literary Magazine needs to have it typed and submitted to Ms. Moore by the 31st of January.  It can be short stories, essays, or poems.

*7^th Grade Math Team will practice next week on Wednesday.

*6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade Scholar’s Bowl will have a match in Calera after school on Thursday of next week.

*The Montevallo Day of Pageants will be held Saturday, Feb. 3.  If you are interested in becoming the next Junior Miss Montevallo please come by the office and get an entry form.  All entry forms and payments must be turned in by Friday, Jan. 26^th.    All girls in grades 6-8 may participate.

*Tennis practice will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 3:00 – 4:30.  Practices will be every Monday and Wednesday at the city courts across from the library.  Students must have permission to ride the bus to be dropped off at MES.

*There will be no school on Monday due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.

*All student institute members and Junior City Council Members need to meet with Mr. Weeks next Thursday (January 18^th) at the beginning of 4^th period.

*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: 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 *Birthdays: Tyler Gentry

*Announcements:

*This Friday will be LEAD schedule.

*If you are interested in getting a  sports physical, the field trip will be on Friday, January 19^th.  The cost is $10.00.  You must have the money and the permission slip turned in. All students interested in playing sports (this includes 6^th graders for next year) must have a current physical on file.

*Anyone interested in submitting work for consideration for the Shelby County Literary Magazine needs to have it typed and submitted to Ms. Moore by the 31st of January.  It can be short stories, essays, or poems.

*7^th grade Scholar’s Bowl will practice tomorrow after school.

*7^th Grade Math Team will practice next week on Wednesday.

* Tomorrow will be the Honor Roll Party at 1:30pm.

* Friday will be the 8^th grade Panoramic Picture at 1:30pm.  8^th grade students if you are not here that day, you will not be in the picture.

*Practice will start for Battle of the Books tomorrow after school.

*The Montevallo Day of Pageants will be held Saturday, Feb. 3.  If you are interested in becoming the next Junior Miss Montevallo please come by the office and get an entry form.  All entry forms and payments must be turned in by Friday, Jan. 26^th.    All girls in grades 6-8 may participate.

*Tennis practice will begin on Next Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 3 – 4:30.  Practices will be every Monday and Wednesday at the city courts across from the library.  Students must have permission to ride the bus to be dropped off at MES.

*There will be no school on Monday due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.

*Congratulations to the student of the week:  Yuliana Gutierrez-Diaz.  She was nominated by Mrs. Whitt-Wright.  Mrs. Whitt-Wright states that Yuliana is a very hard working, conscientious student who always gives 100 % in the classroom.  Her behavior is exemplary and Mrs. Whitt Wright enjoys having Yuliana in her class.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Responsibility

*Quote of the Day: ““The price of greatness is responsibility”-Winston Churchill *Birthdays:

*Announcements:

*This Friday will be LEAD schedule.

*If you are interested in getting a  sports physical, the field trip will be on Friday, January 19^th.  The cost is $10.00.  You must have the money and the permission slip turned in. All students interested in playing sports (this includes 6^th graders for next year) must have a current physical on file.

*Anyone interested in submitting work for consideration for the Shelby County Literary Magazine needs to have it typed and submitted to Ms. Moore by the 31st of January.  It can be short stories, essays, or poems.

*7^th grade Scholar’s Bowl will practice on Thursday. 6^th grade Scholar’s Bowl will practice today.

*7^th Grade Math Team will practice today after school until 5:00pm.  Starting next week, practices will be on Wednesdays.

* Thursday will be the Honor Roll Party.

* Friday will be the 8^th grade Panoramic Picture at 1:30pm.  8^th grade students if you are not here that day, you will not be in the picture.

*Practice will start for Battle of the Books Thursday, Jan 8^th.

*The Montevallo Day of Pageants will be held Saturday, Feb. 3.  If you are interested in becoming the next Junior Miss Montevallo please come by the office and get an entry form.  All entry forms and payments must be turned in by Friday, Jan. 26^th.    All girls in grades 6-8 may participate.

*Tennis practice will begin on Next Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 3 – 4:30.  Practices will be every Monday and Wednesday at the city courts across from the library.  Students must have permission to ride the bus to be dropped off at MES.

 

Have a Terrific Tuesday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Responsibility

*Quote of the Day: “When you blame others, you give up your power to change”  _Anonymous *Birthdays: Today to Alexandria Massey and yesterday to Abbigail Bryant

*Announcements:

*This Friday will be LEAD schedule.

*If you are interested in getting a  sports physical, the field trip will be on Friday, January 19^th.  The cost is $10.00.  You must have the money and the permission slip turned in. All students interested in playing sports (this includes 6^th graders for next year) must have a current physical on file.

*Anyone interested in submitting work for consideration for the Shelby County Literary Magazine needs to have it typed and submitted to Ms. Moore by the 31st of January.  It can be short stories, essays, or poems.

*Report Cards will be sent home today.

*8^th grade Scholar’s Bowl will practice today after school. 7^th grade Scholar’s Bowl will practice on Thursday. 6^th grade Scholar’s Bowl will practice tomorrow (Tuesday).

*7^th Grade Math Team will practice on Tuesday after school until 5:00pm.  Starting next week, practices will be on Wednesdays.

* Thursday will be the Honor Roll Party.

* Friday will be the 8^th grade Panoramic Picture at 1:30pm.  8^th grade students if you are not here that day, you will not be in the picture.

*Practice will start for Battle of the Books Thursday, Jan 8^th. Not only will there will be quizzing, but there will be an original art book jacket competition or you can make a Book video trailer based on one of the books. If you are interested in being part of Battle of the Books, please come to the library today to sign up.  We will have an interest meeting today during 4^th period.

*The Montevallo Day of Pageants will be held Saturday, Feb. 3.  If you are interested in becoming the next Junior Miss Montevallo please come by the office and get an entry form.  All entry forms and payments must be turned in by Friday, Jan. 26^th.    All girls in grades 6-8 may participate.

Have a Marvelous Monday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Respect

*Quote of the Day: Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing.-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe *Birthdays: Bailey O’Dozier on Saturday

*Announcements:

*Today we are on Break Schedule.

*If you are interested in getting a  sports physical, the field trip will be on Friday, January 19^th.  The cost is $10.00.  You must have the money and the permission slip turned in. All students interested in playing sports (this includes 6^th graders for next year) must have a current physical on file.

*Anyone interested in submitting work for consideration for the Shelby County Literary Magazine needs to have it typed and submitted to Ms. Moore by the 31st of January.  It can be short stories, essays, or poems.

*Report Cards will be sent home on Monday.

*8^th grade Scholar’s Bowl will practice on Monday after school. 7^th grade Scholar’s Bowl will practice on Thursday next week.

*Next Thursday will be the Honor Roll Party.

*Next Friday will be the 8^th grade Panoramic Picture at 1:30pm.  8^th grade students if you are not here that day, you will not be in the picture.

*Practice will start for Battle of the Books next Thursday, Jan 8^th. Not only will there will be quizzing, but there will be an original art book jacket competition or you can make a Book video trailer based on one of the books. If you are interested in being part of Battle of the Books, please come to the library today or Monday to sign up.  We will have an interest meeting on Monday during 4^th period.

Have a Fantastic Friday