MMS Daily Announcements - Thursday, February 20, 2020
Published on Feb 20, 2020 08:57

Reminder to parents:  There is no school tomorrow, Feb. 21st.  Enjoy your long weekend!

 

FFA:  Congratulations FFA Quiz Bowl team on winning the district competition.  They will now compete in sectionals in Ellsworth in March.  Great job!

 

Reminder that it’s FFA week next week.  Mrs. Forster will send an email and we are invited to the High School on Friday, Feb. 28th for FFA Olympics.  See Mrs. Forster with questions.

 

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.

 

After School Expectations:  Students must remain in the cafeteria after school unless they are with a teacher.  You are not allowed in the gyms or to walk around the school.

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

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:  Condoleezza Rice was born in 1954 in Alabama. She became the first woman and first African American to serve as provost of Stanford University. In 2001, Rice was appointed national security adviser by President George W. Bush, becoming the first black woman (and second woman) to hold the post, and went on to become the first black woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State. 

 

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

 

Word of the Month:  Safety