MMS Daily Announcements - Monday, September 12, 2022
Published on Sep 12, 2022 08:40

Parents/Guardians:  If you have not completed the Annual Update of Information for your student in your Family Access account, please do so by Friday.  This information must be completed every year.  If you do not have a login or need help logging in, please contact Morgan at (715) 232-1642 ext. 11142.

9/11 Remembrance – Patriot Day:  On September 11, Patriot Day gives all of us time to reflect on the devastating terror attacks that took nearly 3,000 lives.  We commemorate those who we lost and give thanks to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line.  Take a moment today to consider what we stand for as a nation and how we can work together to make the world a better place for all. 

It was a terrifying day when four planes were hijacked on September 11, 2001(also known as nine-eleven).  The hijackers flew three planes into iconic buildings:  The Pentagon in Washington DC and the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York.  The fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania after the plan passengers fought the hijackers.

On Patriot Day, U.S. flags are lowered hallway, and there is a country-wide moment of silence at 8:46am (Eastern Daylight Time), which is when the first plane crashed into one of the Twin Towers. (Moment of silence please)

Sam Bags:  Middle School has SAM bags again this year!  If you are someone who could use some extra food for each weekend – come to the office to pick up a sign-up sheet.  It’s open to every student at our school!

Battle of the Books:  The library is starting sign-ups for the Battle of the Books!  Get on the list so you don’t miss out on important information.  When you sign up you get a book list and you can check out a Battle book for a head start.  Contact Ms. Navarro in the library or Ms. Waddell if you have any questions.

FCA:  FCA will be meeting this Wednesday at 6:50am.  This will be the first meeting of the year.  FCA meets on the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday at 6:50am each month.

Weight Room:  Anyone interested in improving their athletic abilities are encouraged to attend morning workouts with Mr. Bielmeier.  Tuesday are speed, Fridays are strength.  Meet in the gym by 6:30am.

Youth Sports Expo:  Tonight, Menomonie Youth Sports, Parks and Recreation and the MHS Fieldhouse will be holding a Youth Sports Expo at Wilson Park where you can learn more about the offerings we have for our students in Menomonie.  The expo will begin at 6:00pm with a chance to win prizes and play games.  We hope to see you there.  Click here to view our flyer.

Student Council:  Join Student Council!  Student Council is a leadership group for 6^th – 8^th graders.  We meet every 2^nd and 4^th Thursday at 7am in the library.  Our first meetings are September 8^th & September 22^nd.  Application forms are bright orange for new members and are available in the office and in each pod by the white boards.  Returning members should pick up a pink sheet from Ms. Yonash.  All applications are due on Friday, September 23^rd.

Quote of the Week: Learning to stand in somebody else’s shoes, to see through their eyes, that’s how peace begins.  And it’s up to you to make that happen. Empathy is a quality of character that can change the world. – Barack Obama

Word of the Month:  Empathy