Tuesday, October 25, 2016

"I think education is power.  I think that being able to communicate with people is power.  One of my main goals is to encourage people to empower themselves."

Tomorrow we will hold our annual disaster drill.  It will be longer than a firedrill as we will be practicing how we will respond in an actual emergency.  We will have an alternate bell schedule on Wednesday, and there will not be Panther Time.  Students will go to period 5, period 6, recess, period 1, lunch and period 2 after lunch.  The drill will begin at the end of period 2.  Students are expected to follow the instructions of their teachers and behave in a responsible and mature manner.

TODAY is the last day to turn in raffle tickets and money.  Top sellers will be announced on Thursday and receive a cool prize and a chance to throw a pie at Mr. Nelson.  Thanks to everyone who sold raffle tickets! 

Greetings Mathletes!  Did you know that 3 out of every 2 people have trouble with fractions?  Don't forget to bring your lunch to Ms. Ferreira's room 33 TODAY for some calculated fun.

GSA meets TODAY at lunch in the multimedia room.  Bring your lunch and join us.

Hello Problem-Solving Panthers:  Announcing the AMC8 Math Contest.  This is a national, 25-question, 40-minute middle school multiple choice written exam in math.  The top 3 students for each grade will receive Certificates for Outstanding Achievement.  Registration is open until this Friday.  There is a $5 fee, and scholarships are available.  The contest will be on Wednesday, November 16, during Panther Time.  Space is limited to the first 60 students who talk to Ms. Peets or Ms. Ferreira in Room 33.

Hey! Do you need some new socks that will raise money to buy a prosthetic limb for someone who is in need? Well, never fear, limbs is here! Limbs is a non- profit organization that will raise awareness and money to buy prosthetic limbs, and change a person's life. You can help, by buying your very own pack of three pairs of socks, for $12. They're stylish and comfortable, and will help to get Limbs another step closer to changing a person's life! Next week is your last chance, so hurry up and save a life!

Hey 7th & 8th Graders, your DJ Georgia Smith will be taking requests for school appropriate songs to be played during lunch on Fridays. Any student may drop a suggestion in the marked box in the library. 

Check out our school newspaper Panther Prints. There is a link on the front page of the MVMS website and a new issue will be out every month making sure you're always informed. If you love to write and share your writing, you have the opportunity to have it featured in the school newspaper by emailing submissions to nmiller@mvschools.org

Good luck MVMS Cross Country Team at the meet TODAY.  Go Panthers!

 

Students, at this time all cell phones and electronics need to be turned off and in your backpack.