MMS Daily Announcements - Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Published on Feb 5, 2020 08:14

Gaming Club:  We will meet today from 3 – 4 pm in Mr. Dolan’s room 815 in the white pod.  Come and join us!

 

Black History Month:  At age three Nina Simone climbed up to the organ bench at her church and learned to play “God Be With You Till We Meet Again.” Nina grew to be an accomplished and powerful force in 20th century American music. Nina Simone played piano, sang and wrote many songs. Two famous songs are “Brown Baby” and “Young, Gifted and Black.” At twelve, she gave her first concert. Her parents were forced to sit in the back to make room for some white people. Nina Simone refused to start playing until her parents were seated back at the front.

 

MathCounts:  Our end of the year party is today right after school until 4pm in the cafeteria. 

 

Yearbook:  The deadline for ordering yearbooks is Friday, February 21st!  Late orders not accepted so do not wait until the last minute!  The cost of the yearbook is $25.  Please order online at Jostens.com or get a yearbook order form from the office.

SDMA Celebrates Black History Month:  In the SDMA, we will be celebrating Black History Month with a number of great school activities, including a special Superintendent Writing Challenge for all students. 

This year's challenge will focus on literacy. 

Students are welcome to be creative with their approach to this challenge, but a few ideas might be:

  • Civil Rights- What do civil rights mean to you? What would life be like without them?  How do you think people fighting for their civil rights might be able to achieve equality?
  • Recognizing Achievements and Accomplishments of African Americans- Who achieved what?  Why was it important?  What challenges did they face?
  • Brown vs. the Board of Education- What was this case about? Why was it significant? How does this case impact our world today?
  • Ruby Bridges and the Civil Rights Movement hat did Ruby Bridges do? Why did she do it? What are some of the ways the world is different today because of Ruby Bridges?

Submissions may be emailed to Dr. Zydowsky or a hard copy can be turned into the Middle School front office by 3:00 pm on Thursday, February 20.  Dr. Zydowsky will be reading all student work and awarding prizes for the best submissions for each grade level at each school in the SDMA. 

 

Quote of the Week:  “Being safe is about being seen and heard and allowed to be who you are and to speak your truth.” – Rachel Naomi Remen

 

Word of the Month:  Safety