MMS Daily Announcements - Thursday, September 22, 2022
Published on Sep 22, 2022 09:16

Yearbook Club:  Are you creative, artistic or enjoy taking pictures?  Yearbook club would be a good fit for you! The first yearbook meeting will be located in Mrs. Forster’s room in the 6th grade blue pod on Monday, September 26th.  We will meet after school at 3:05 – 4:00 pm.  You will need a ride home.  Talk to Mrs. Forster or Ms. Haselhuhn for more information.  If you are unable to make it.

 

Putting Ourselves First Club:  We will be starting Wednesday, September 28th from 3:05 – 4:00 pm in the Library Conference Room.  No sign up is needed ahead of time.  Join us as we discuss building self-compassion, stress management, boundaries and more.  Snacks are provided.  See you there!  Bring a friend!

 

Homecoming:  We will have Homecoming Dress Up Days next week.  Hats are allowed if part of the outfit.

Monday:  Safari Day (explorer, zookeeper, etc.)

Tuesday:  Tie Dye (hippie, anything tie dye, etc.)

Wednesday:  Pod Color (gold, maroon, etc.)

Thursday:  Tropical (leis, anything tropical, etc.)

Friday:  Mustang Pride (wear anything to support the school)

 

Children’s Art Club:  Free art classes for students K – 8.  No registration needed.  All supplies included.  Taught by Art Ed Students from UW Stout on Tuesdays from 6-7 pm at Heritage Hall, room 103, 10th Ave. E.  First class is Tuesday, September 27th.  The program runs through December 13th.

 

UW-Stout vs Crown College Community Day:  Free admission to all students Grades K – 12 on September 24th at 1pm at the Don and Nona Williams Stadium!

 

YEP:  The Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) is a middle school group that will meet weekly after school on Tuesdays in Mrs. Duex’s room from 3:15 – 4:45pm.  The program has been offered at MMS since spring 2019, and students can also participate online.

The goal of the group is to provide middle school students with drug prevention programming and opportunities to learn new skills like leadership and public speaking while making a positive impact in their communities.  A secondary goal is to provide an opportunity for students to have an after-school snack, make new friends, and spend time with old ones in a fun and positive environment.

YEP members have participated in activities like creating flyers and informative videos, practicing skits to perform for elementary audiences and enjoyed group tips to Action City and the bowling alley.  Where the group goes next depends on suggestions from our members (and our budget!)

The YEP Staff is looking forward to providing in=-person programming again this fall.  If you know a middle school student who would be interested in joining, or have any questions about the program, visit https://yepyepyep.org/.

 

Core Value Poster Contest:  Tomorrow is the deadline for the core value poster entries.  Get your marvelous design in to the front office with your name on the back.  Double check that you’ve included all 6 core values:  respect, responsibility, empathy, safety, pride and enthusiasm.

 

Student Council:  Join Student Council!  Student Council is a leadership group for 6th – 8th graders.  We meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7am in the library.  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 23rd.

 

Quote of the Week: Empathy is important, openness, honesty, and an understanding for others. – Niko Kovac

 

Word of the Month:  Empathy