MMS Daily Announcements - Friday, February 9, 2018
Published on Feb 9, 2018 09:15

Black History Month:  Everyone knows Michelle Obama was the first African-American First Lady of the United States.  As the first lady she launched the “Let’s Move” program, she passed The School Lunch program with bipartisan support that provides free and reduced-price meals to more than 21 million low-income children, launched Let Girls Learn, a U.S. government-wide initiative to help girls around the world go to school and stay in school, and Through Chefs Move to School, 2,400 chefs and nearly 4,000 schools have signed up to work together, teaching kids about healthy eating and helping cafeteria staff prepare healthier meals.  These are just a few of many things she did as the first lady.  But did you know that she is a graduate from Harvard and became a lawyer for a big firm.  One day her firm boss asked her to mentor a young lawyer.  That mentee was Barack Obama.

Forensics:  The Forensics Team traveled to their Level I meet at Eau Claire South.  All 67 participants received scores to advance the entire team to the Level II competition.  Congratulations Forensics Team!

Yoga Class:  Break out your yoga mats and start stretching.  It’s time for yoga class!  There’s a new yoga class being offered at the Menomonie Public Library starting this Saturday at 2 pm!  If you can’t make it to the first class this Saturday at 2 pm, no problem!  This class is happening twice a month.  Whether a beginner or expert, all body types and abilities are welcome!

Multicultural Club:  We will be meeting after school on Tuesday, February 13 in Señora Lemanski’s room.  We will have a guest speaker from Kazakstan.  Mr. Parsons will help us plan our international meal.

Calling All Valentines!  FCCLA will be selling valentine cookies and crush cans to be delivered to your special someone on Valentine’s Day for $1.  We’ll be selling outside the FACS room during lunch.  See Mrs.  Kellander for more details.

Reminder to parents:  If you will be picking up your student during school hours, please send a note with your student the day of the appointment so we can issue them a class pass in advance.  We have a lot of parents showing up to pick up students without advanced noticed causing interruption to teachers and classes.  We will give your student a pass for 5 minutes before your anticipated arrival so they can be in the office waiting for you.  Also, parents are required to come in to the office and sign your student out.  Students are not allowed to leave the building without a parent/guardian.  Contact the front office if you have any questions.

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!