MMS Daily Announcements - Thursday, February 1, 2018
Published on Feb 1, 2018 08:44

Black History Month:  Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.  Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman in space.  Before applying to NASA, she learned to speak Russian, Swahili and Japanese.  She became a doctor and volunteered in Cambodia and Sierra Leone.  She was an astronaut and doctor conducting experiments about weightlessness and motion sickness.  After returning to earth, she founded a company that uses satellites to improve health in Africa.

Black Leaders of Wisconsin:  Black Leaders of Wisconsin is sponsoring a viewing of the film “Selma” for all students to see on Tuesday, February 6^th in room 825.  There will be free popcorn from the Menomonie Theater.  Bring $3 for pizza after if you desire.  “Selma” is a movie about MLK Jr.’s march over Pettus Bridge in support of black voting rights.  All are welcome Tuesday, February 6^th, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm in room 825.

Battle of the Books:  Battle teams remember we are meeting tomorrow in the LMC.  Please come during CARES.

Multicultural Club: We will have a meeting next Tuesday, February 6, after school in Senora Lemanski’s room.  We will have an international speaker from Kazakhstan.  We will plan our ethnic dinner as well.  See you there!

GEAC World Tour!  Music, crafts, games, interactive stations, videos and displays from around the world.  Sunday, February 11th, 1 - 4 pm at the Menomonie High School Commons.  This is a free event.  Experience the world...right here in Menomonie!

Supply Drive:  FCCLA is extending the supply drive for the Humane Society here in Dunn County.  We will be collecting and totaling items brought in on February 1^st, so het those items in!  The most needed items are unscented bleach, paper towels, and Purina kitten chow.  Bring in supplies to your CARES class to earn a sweet treat; FCCLA will buy glazers for the winning CARES class on Tuesday, February 6^th.