News and Announcements

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Tolerance

Quote of the Day: “Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one’s own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.”    John F Kennedy *African American History Spotlight for the Day: Did you know that the first person to die in the American Revolution was a black man named Crispus Attucks.?  He was killed in the Boston Massacre and was buried with honors in the Park Street Cemetery in Boston. Today there is a memorial to him in the Boston Common.

• Happy Birthday: No Birthday’s today. 
• Announcements:

*If you have sold candy, all money or remaining candy needs to be turned in by today

*This Friday will be break so don’t have any tardies or silent lunches.  Progress reports will go out on Wednesday.

*We are now starting to sell the Coupon Books for $20.00.  Permission slips will be sent home with your progress reports on Wednesday if you would like to sell them.  You can currently buy one from any Beta Club member.  The sale lasts until February 17^th.

*Save the Date.  On February 11^th, we will be having a Mardis Gras Dance from 3-5pm. The cost will be $5.00.

*There will be a Mandatory parent meeting February 12^th at 6 PM in the PAC at the High School for any 8^th grade girl interested in cheerleading next year.  You will pick up your packets that night.

*Any 6^th or 7^th grade girl that is interested in Monday and Wednesday work-outs needs to turn in permission to Coach Jett before staying after school.  We will begin work-outs next Monday February 8^th.

*Any 8^th 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

*There will be an informational night at Montevallo High School for all 8^th graders and their parents on February 9^th at 6pm in the Performing Arts Center.

*There is a faculty meeting after school today for all teachers in the library.

 *The Annual Heart of Dixie Pageant will be held on March 5^th of this year at Jemison High School for any girl ages 1-21.  If you are interested in participating in this pageant, please pick up a form in the office or on the Heart of Dixie Facebook page.  All applications are due by February 17^th.

*Congratulations to the student of the week:  Xavier Cartwell.  He was nominated by Mrs. Stallworth.   Mrs. Stallworth states that Xavier has demonstrated the character traits of compassion and service by consistently helping out other students in the classroom and for making a new student feel welcomed.

*The Montevallo Bulldog Middle School Wrestling team ended their season by competing in the McAdory JV Metro Tournament this past weekend. The team placed 4th overall out of 12 teams. The Bulldogs also brought home 5 individual medals. Jemari Harris won 1st place in the 77 lbs weight class. Avery Anfield won 2nd place in the 95 lbs weight class. Wilson Massey won 2nd place in the 140 lbs weight class. Hunter Bass won 3rd place in the 154 lbs weight class. Ariel Suarez won 1st place in the 197 lbs weight class. The season has not finished for several of the middle school wrestlers who are pulling double duty wrestling for the high school. Good luck to Bobby Fancher, Wilson Massey, Hunter Bass, Rankin Allen, and Ariel Suarez as they compete for the high school over the next few weeks. Go Bulldogs!

Congratulations to the JUNA Team.  They won the award for Outstanding Resolution at the Mock UN Meeting last Friday.  They represented the country of India.  Team Members included: Grayson Fulmer, Miranda Martin, Sarah Lowery, Will Landers, Janie Gray, Ella Alexander, and Kacey Sankey.

 

 Have a Marvelous Monday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Punctuality

Quote of the Day: “Better never than late”  George Bernard Shaw

• Happy Birthday: Saturday to Jacob Latham and Sunday to Anna Laura Green
• Announcements:

*Today will be COTS so we will be on activity schedule

*If you have sold candy, all money or remaining candy needs to be turned in by Monday.

*We are now starting to sell the Coupon Books for $20.00.  Permission slips will be sent home with your progress reports next week if you would like to sell them.  You can currently buy one from any Beta Club member.

*Save the Date.  On February 11^th, we will be having a Valentine’s Dance from 3-5pm. The cost will be $5.00.

*Literary magazine submissions are due to Ms. Moore or your ELA teacher by today

*There will be a Mandatory parent meeting February 12^th at 6 PM in the PAC at the High School for any 8^th grade girl interested in cheerleading next year.  You will pick up your packets that night.

*Any 6^th or 7^th grade girl that is interested in Monday and Wednesday work-outs needs to turn in permission to Coach Jett before staying after school.  We will begin work-outs Monday February 8.

*Any 8^th 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

*There will be an informational night at Montevallo High School for all 8^th graders and their parents on February 9^th at 6pm in the Performing Arts Center.

*The Annual Heart of Dixie Pageant will be held on March 5^th of this year at Jemison High School for any girl ages 1-21.  If you are interested in participating in this pageant, please pick up a form in the office or on the Heart of Dixie Facebook page.  All applications are due by February 17^th.

Have a Fantastic Friday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Punctuality

Quote of the Day: Tardiness often robs us opportunity and of dispatch of our forces”    Nicollo Machievelli

• Happy Birthday: Ja’quel Williams and Andrew Thompson
• Announcements:

*This Friday will be COTS.

*If you are attending the Write in the Middle conference with Ms. Long, money is due to her by today  Please see Ms. Long if you have any questions.

*If you have sold candy, all money or remaining candy needs to be turned in by Monday.

*We are now starting to sell the Coupon Books for $20.00.  Permission slips will be sent home with your progress reports next week if you would like to sell them.  You can currently buy one from any Beta Club member.

*There will be a Mandatory parent meeting February 12^th at 6 PM in the PAC at the High School for any 8^th grade girl interested in cheerleading next year.  You will pick up your packets that night.

*Any 6^th or 7^th grade girl that is interested in Monday and Wednesday work-outs needs to turn in permission to Coach Jett before staying after school.  We will begin work-outs on Monday, Feb. 1^st.  See Coach Jett for the form.

*Any 8^th 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

*There will be an informational night at Montevallo High School for all 8^th graders and their parents on February 9^th at 6pm in the Performing Arts Center.

*Literary magazine submissions are due to Ms. Moore or your ELA teacher by Friday

*The next Student Institute Field Trip is this Friday January 29^th.  Students participating should check with their teachers for any make up work that they made need to complete.  Report to first period on Friday and wait to be called.  You will not need to bring a lunch.

*The Annual Heart of Dixie Pageant will be held on March 5^th of this year at Jemison High School for any girl ages 1-21.  If you are interested in participating in this pageant, please pick up a form in the office or on the Heart of Dixie Facebook page.  All applications are due by February 17^th.

*Wish the wrestling team good luck as they compete today at Shelby County.

 

 Have a Thankful Thursday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Punctuality

Quote of the Day: ““Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no delay, no procrastination; never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.”  Lord Chesterfield

• Happy Birthday: Korbin Neal
• Announcements:

*This Friday will be COTS.

*If you are attending the Write in the Middle conference with Ms. Long, money is due to her by tomorrow.  Please see Ms. Long if you have any questions.

*All 8^th grade girls who are interested in joining Diamond Dolls should meet in the gym at the beginning of 4^th period today.

*If you have sold candy, all money or remaining candy needs to be turned in by Monday.

*There will be a Mandatory parent meeting February 12^th at 6 PM in the PAC at the High School for any 8^th grade girl interested in cheerleading next year.  You will pick up your packets that night.

*Archery members that have not received a packet for registration need to see Coach Jett ASAP, so the team can register for the regional tournament.

*Any 6^th or 7^th grade girl that is interested in Monday and Wednesday work-outs needs to turn in permission to Coach Jett before staying after school.  We will begin work-outs on Monday, Feb. 1^st.  See Coach Jett for the form.

*Any 8^th 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

*There will be an informational night at Montevallo High School for all 8^th graders and their parents on February 9^th at 6pm in the Performing Arts Center.

*Literary magazine submissions are due to Ms. Moore or your ELA teacher by Friday

*The next Student Institute Field Trip is this Friday January 29^th.  Students participating should check with their teachers for any make up work that they made need to complete.  Report to first period on Friday and wait to be called.  You will not need to bring a lunch.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Punctuality

Quote of the Day: “The while we keep a man waiting, he reflects on our shortcomings”  French Proverb

• Happy Birthday: No Birthday’s Today! 
• Announcements:

*This Friday will be COTS.

*If you are attending the Write in the Middle conference with Ms. Long, money is due to her by Thursday, January 28.  Please see Ms. Long if you have any questions.

*There will be a Mandatory parent meeting February 12^th at 6 PM in the PAC at the High School for any 8^th grade girl interested in cheerleading next year.  You will pick up your packets that night.

*Archery members that have not received a packet for registration need to see Coach Jett ASAP, so the team can register for the regional tournament.

*Any 6^th or 7^th grade girl that is interested in Monday and Wednesday work-outs needs to turn in permission to Coach Jett before staying after school.  We will begin work-outs on Monday, Feb. 1^st.  See Coach Jett for the form.

*Soccer practice is cancelled for today.  If you missed practice yesterday, go see Coach Thomas for a handout.

*Any 8^th 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

*There will be an informational night at Montevallo High School for all 8^th graders and their parents on February 9^th at 6pm in the Performing Arts Center.

*Literary magazine submissions are due to Ms. Moore or your ELA teacher by Friday

*The next Student Institute Field Trip is this Friday January 29^th.  Students participating should check with their teachers for any make up work that they made need to complete.  Report to first period on Friday and wait to be called.  You will not need to bring a lunch.

*Wish the wrestling team good luck today against MCAdory.

Have a Terrific Tuesday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Punctuality

Quote of the Day: If I have made an appointment with you, I owe you punctuality, I have no right to throw away your time, if I do my own. Richard Cecil

• Happy Birthday: Isa Harris
• Announcements:

*This Friday will be COTS.

If you are attending the Write in the Middle conference with Ms. Long, money is due to her by Thursday, January 28.  Please see Ms. Long if you have any questions.

*Any 8^th 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

*There will be an informational night at Montevallo High School for all 8^th graders and their parents on February 9^th at 6pm in the Performing Arts Center.

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

*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 Friday

*Congratulations to the student of the week:  Aniesjha Silas.  She was nominated by Ms. Ritch. Ms. Ritch states that Aniesjha has demonstrated the character traits of self control and responsibility. She has been  making good choices and doing the right thing because it is the right thing.

Have a Marvelous Monday

*Thanks for all of the parents who came to our Open House this past Tuesday.  We would like to thank Lucky’s, Piggly Wiggly, and the Flower Shop in Montevallo       for their donations which helped make the evening successful.

*Please return all candy money to the office as soon as possible if your child has sold all of their candy.

*Thursday, January 28^th the Central Alabama Food Bank will be at the Boys and Girls Club in Montevallo beginning at 8:30am for any family who is in need of food.

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

 

*Wish good luck to our JUNA team this week as they represent MMS at the Mock United Nations.  The MMS Team is representing the country of India.

*Wish good luck to Katie Ozley who is representing MMS at the County Spelling Bee on Friday.

*Upcoming Events include 8^th grade parent night at Montevallo High School on February 9^th at 6pm and the MMS Valentine’s Dance on February 11^th from 3-5pm.

*Congratulations to the student of the week:  Cody Posey and the athlete of the month:  Zakia McMillan.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Self Control

Quote of the Day: Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage.” ― Thucydides

• Happy Birthday: Jazmine Fitts and Saturday to Haley Pogue
• Announcements:

*Today we are on break schedule

*Any 8^th 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

*There will be an informational night at Montevallo High School for all 8^th graders and their parents on February 9^th at 6pm in the Performing Arts Center.

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

*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.

  Have a Fantastic Friday

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

• Happy Birthday: No Birthdays Today!
• Announcements:

*Tomorrow will be break schedule so make sure that you do not have any tardies or silent lunches.

*Any 8^th 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

*There will be an informational night at Montevallo High School for all 8^th graders and their parents on February 9^th at 6pm in the Performing Arts Center.

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

*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.

  Have a Thankful Thursday

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Self Control

“Self-discipline begins with the mastery of your thoughts. If you don’t control what you think, you can’t control what you do. Simply, self-discipline enables you to think first and act afterward.”

Napoleon Hill

• Happy Birthday: Kelsey Nelson

Announcements:

*Friday will be break schedule so make sure that you do not have any tardies or silent lunches.

*Thursday will be pajama day in support of the soccer team.  There will be soccer practice today until 4:30pm.

*Any 8^th 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

*There will be an informational night at Montevallo High School for all 8^th graders and their parents on February 9^th at 6pm in the Performing Arts Center.

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

*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.

Congratulations to the athletes of the month for the first semester.  This makes them eligible for athlete of the year. August – Bella Fancher September – Wilson Massey October – Chaniya Reed November – Ariel Suarez December – Zakia McMillan.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday