MMS Daily Announcements - Friday, February 14, 2020
Published on Feb 14, 2020 08:52

Science Olympiad:  This is a reminder that we have practice tonight until 4:30 pm for our meet tomorrow.  Also, remember we have a 7:00 am call time tomorrow.  Please be on time!

Book Fair:  The Scholastic Book Fair will be open until Tuesday, February 18th. Come and visit before and after school, during lunch, and at parent/teacher conferences. Each student will receive a raffle ticket at conferences for the chance to win a free book of your choice. Simply drop the ticket off at the book fair after your conference for a chance to win!

Spring Pictures:  Spring pictures will be on Wednesday, February 19th during CARES and 1st hour.  You may pick up an order form in the front office.  You may also order online at mylifetouch.com and use code EVTJDH4R8 to order.  Only students that bring in an order form with money or order online prior to picture day will be photographed.  We will call students down by last name.  Stop in the office with any questions.

 

Spring Volleyball League:  6th, 7th, & 8th grade girls interested in getting better or learning volleyball at a competitive level!  Practice will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Sign up meeting – parent required, February 25th at the MHS Tiered Lecture Hall at 6:30 pm.  Flyers are available in the front office.

 

Black History Month:  Thurgood Marshall was the first African American ever appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. He was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, and served on the court from 1967 to 1991.Marshall studied law at Howard University. As counsel to the NAACP, he utilized the judiciary to champion equality for African Americans. In 1954, he won the Brown v. Board of Education case, in which the Supreme Court ended racial segregation in public schools.

 

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.

 

Quote of the Week:  The only person who is going to give you security and the life you want is you. ~ Robert Kiyosaki

 

Word of the Month:  Safety