MMS Daily Announcements - Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Published on Feb 18, 2020 08:04

Parent/Teacher Conferences:  Reminder to parents/guardians that we have conferences this evening from 4:00 – 7:30pm.  The first ½ of every hour are schedule conference times and the second ½ of every hour is open for drop in conferencing.  If you do not have a scheduled time, please contact your students CARES teacher. 

Yearbook:  The deadline for ordering yearbooks is Friday, February 21^st!  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.

Annie, Jr. Auditions:  Calling all singers, dancers and actors!  Auditions for Anne, Jr. are just around the corner.  March 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th in the choir room, but you must register 1^st.  Go to the MMS Drama website to register for your audition day.  If you have any questions, see Mrs. Enyeart.

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 tomorrow, February 19^th during CARES and 1^st 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:  6^th, 7^th, & 8^th 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 25^th at the MHS Tiered Lecture Hall at 6:30 pm.  Flyers are available in the front office.

Black History Month:  Shirley Chisholm lived from 1924 to 2005. She is the first black Congresswoman. She was elected to the House of Representatives for NY in 1968. She used her time in Congress to campaign for women’s and civil rights. She served from 1968 to 1983 and was the first black woman to run for the Democratic Presidential nomination.

Quote of the Week:  We need schools to be areas of safety that are conducive to learning. – Eugene Daniels

Word of the Month:  Safety