MMS Daily Announcements - Thursday, March 2, 2017
Published on Mar 2, 2017 08:28

Physical Ed:  A reminder that the Hoops 4 Heart basketball tournament is Monday and Tuesday in PE Class.  Also remember to bring in your donation for the American Heart Association by Tuesday, March 7^th.

Physical Ed:  Last chance to bring home your sleds, boots and winter jackets from our PE sledding days.  On Friday, March 3^rd, all items in PE area will be brought to lost and found.

Forensics:  Today is the day – our level 2 meet at Eau Claire DeLong is today after school.  Students need to be in the choir room at 2:45 pm with everything you need for the meet and ready to go.

Boys and Girls Swimmers:  Your end of the season pizza party will be Wednesday, March 8^th, after school in the cafeteria from 3 – 4 pm.  Please bring $3 to Coach Yonash or Coach Kellander by Tuesday afternoon.

Art Club:  Art Club will resume Monday, March 6^th!  See Mrs. Brenner if you have questions.

Sport Sign Ups:  Sign ups for 7^th & 8^th grade boys and girls track, and 7^th & 8^th grade girls soccer will be held during lunch on Monday, March 6^th and Tuesday, March 7^th.

Minecraft Club:  We will not meet before Spring Break.  Our next meeting will take place the week after Spring Break.

Writing Club:  Writing Club is back in action.  All are welcome whether it is your first time or have not been since September.  We meet every Thursday from 3 – 4 pm in room 825, Maroon pod.  Students write, collaborate and share creative stories and poems.

2017 Optimist International World Oratorical Contest Information:  Here is some critical information regarding the upcoming Dunn Country Optimist Oratorical Contest: 

• All entries must be complete and sent to Diane Simon via email at [email protected] on or before April 7, 2017.
• Along with the application, we must receive a copy of the speech, a copy of the contestant’s birth certificate as well as the application.
• The Club Oratorical Contest will be held on April 12 at 5:30 pm.The site is to be determined pending number of entries.
• The winners (one boy and one girl) will be sent to the Zone competition to determine those to be sent to the district contest.
• The District Contest will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 in Oshkosh, WI at the 3^rd Quarter Conference.Information will be given to the Zone winners regarding motel information and District competition start time.
• The District Winners will receive a $2,500 scholarship!
• One contestant will be selected to be WINUM’s entry in the World Oratorical Contest on June 15 & 16, 2017 in St. Louis for the opportunity to win an additional scholarship valued between $10,000 and $20,000.

Remember, applications need to be emailed along with a copy of applicant’s birth certificate and a copy of the speech to Diane Simon at [email protected] on or before April 7, 2017.