MMS Daily Announcements - Thursday, October 4, 2018
Published on Oct 4, 2018 09:56

Mustang 5K:  Mustang 5K – Saturday October 27th!  Register by Friday, October 12 to get a t-shirt!  Sign up as a team of 4 with your friends for a family rate!  Come for fun and friends!  Sign up today!

Cross Country:  Attention cross country runners, a reminder that you need to dress warmly tonight for the meet as it is a much different day than our sweaty run yesterday.  Also, all cross country runners should be dismissed at 2:45 pm today.  Runners, please load the busses as soon as possible.

Building Bridges:  The Building Bridges Program begins today, October 4th after school every Thursday from 3:30 pm until 6:00 pm.  Building Bridges is a program of games, activities and support for all students of color sponsored by the Eau Claire Hmong Mutual Assistance Association.  Students go on field trips, participate in rope courses and go snow tubing.  Every Thursday, students will be picked up by 3:30 pm by the Youth Coordinator (Mary) and the program will be held at the UW Extension Building.  Meet in the MMS commons/cafeteria.  Building Bridges is a program for students of color, providing them with a safe space to learn about their identity, build teamwork and leadership skills.  They will be mentors to help with homework and snacks will be provided.   Any questions please see Mr. Collins or Mrs. Bade.

WI DNR SNOWMOBILE SAFETY COURSE:  Open to all ages, however you must be 12 for your certificate to be valid. 

Date:  October 22, 23, 24

Time:  7pm – 9pm

Where:  IMC – Elk Mound High School

Cost:  $10

How to sign up:  www.gowild.wi.gov

 

FCCLA:  Please remember forms and dues need to be in by Friday, October 5th!  Hope to see you soon!

Multi-Cultural Club:  Our Butter Braid Fundraiser kick-off is Wednesday, October 9 after school in room 412 with Mrs. Lemanski and Mrs. Bade.  Help us earn money for activities and events this school year!

Yearbooks:  Order your yearbook now!  This is your last chance to get 4 free icons when you purchase name personalization with your yearbook.  This offer ends on Friday, October 5th!  Order online at jostensyearbooks.com.

Yearbook Club:  We will hold our first meeting in Ms. Krueger’s room, #622 on Thursday, October 4th.  We will have popcorn and drinks!

PENNY WAR:  Empty out those piggy banks, check the couch cushions, and look under your vehicles’ seats.  We want your change.  Hurricane Florence damaged the Carolina areas.  It is estimated to have caused 17-22 billion dollars of destruction.  MMS would like to help those in need.  Next week Monday-Friday, October 1st through the 5th the Student Council will be holding a PENNY WAR to raise funds to help the victims of Hurricane Florence.  Each team will be competing against each other in the Penny War.  Check out the posters explaining how a Penny War works.  CARES teachers also have information explaining the competitions.  Large water jugs will be available for each team and the staff.  They will be in each pod in the morning before school and in the cafeteria during the lunch periods.  Let’s fill them up to help those affected by the hurricane!

Quote of the Week:  You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today. – Abe Lincoln

 

Responsibility:  Be a good role model with your thoughts and actions:  be on time, be prepared, be honest, and trustworthy.