MMS Daily Announcements - Monday, December 13, 2021
Published on Dec 13, 2021 08:50

8^th Grade Boys Basketball:  Reminder that we have games at South Middle School today.  Players will be released at 2:50pm.

Multicultural Club:  Our Christmas and Winter Festival Party will be Thursday, Dec. 16^th after school in Mrs. Lemanski’s room until 4:15pm.  Bring 5 prewrapped treats to share and a $5 gift for the gift exchange.  We will have a pinata and learn about winter festivals around the world.

EL Testing:  EL students in 6^th & 8^th grade will be ACCESS testing with Mrs. Bade today in room 418 during your EL English class.

Weight Room:  Reminder that the weight room is open Tuesday and Friday at 6:30am.  See Mr. Bielmeier with questions.

Holiday Dress Up Week:  We will have a holiday dress up week beginning Thursday this week through Wednesday, December 22^nd.  Please remember:  all school rules apply!

Thursday, Dec. 16:  Comfy – Pajama Day

Friday, Dec. 17:  Flannel Day

Monday, Dec. 20:  Twin Day – Dress up as someone else

Tuesday, Dec. 21:  Ugly Sweater Day

Wednesday, Dec. 22:  Santa’s Workshop Day – trees, elves, reindeer, presents, candy canes, etc.

Core Value Poster Contest:  Core value poster entries are due to the front office by next Wednesday, December 15^th.  Every year we get so many awesome designs, and it would be great if that happened again this year.  Put your design on a regular 8 ½ X 11 piece of paper and turn it in to the office.  Be sure all 6 core values are featured in your creative design.

Yearbook:  7^th & 8^th grade students, if you missed out on a yearbook last year, we have 20 copies left for sale for $15 each.  Please bring exact cash or check to Mrs. Forster or Mrs. Krueger in the 6^th grade.  The yearbooks will be given out on a first come first serve basis with payment.  You can stop by before CARES or right after school.

Battle of the Books:  If you are interested in participating in the Battle of the Books, you can sign up in the library.  Our first meeting is Monday, December 20^th during your lunch, but come sign up and get a head start on reading.  Ask Ms. Kim in the library for more details.

Quote of the Week: Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm. ~ Winston Churchill

Word of the Month:  Enthusiasm

Reminders:  We continue to emphasize hand washing, physical distancing and respiratory etiquette.  A friendly reminder to all students to continue to hand wash or use sanitizer in the lunch lines.  We have sanitizing stations located throughout the building in pods, entry ways, lunch lines and in classrooms.  Please stay home if you are sick or if you or a family member are waiting on a Covid-19 test result.