MMS Daily Announcements - Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Published on Sep 12, 2023 09:16

Menomonie Middle School Announcements –

FFA:  Are you interested in agriculture and careers in ag related fields?  Are you in 4-H or live on a farm?  Then FFA is the club for you.  Join us for our first meeting on Thursday, September 14^th in Mrs. Forster’s room in the blue pod.  We will learn about all of the opportunities available and meet part of the high school officer team.  All FFA details will also be posted on the bulleting board outside of the 6^th grade library entrance.  If you have any questions or can’t make it but want to join, email or talk to Mrs. Forster.

FCA:  Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  We will have our first meeting of the year tomorrow at 6:50am.  We meet in the gym and there are always donuts.  You do not have to be an athlete to be a member!!  See you tomorrow!

Gaming Club:  Gaming Club starts this Wednesday.  We will meet in Mr. Dolan’s room815, in the white pod.  See you there!

Multi Cultural Club:  Do you want to learn about different countries and cultures in our world?  Then join Multi Cultural Club!  Registration forms can be picked up from Ms. McCabe (room 412), Mrs. Xelhuantzi (room 825) or Mrs. Bade (room 418).  Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, September 19, right after school until 4:00pm.

Self-Care Club:  The Bridge to hope will be running a self-care club starting today during WIN in room 740.  All are welcome.  Come have snacks, learn fun ways to manage stress, build self-esteem, play games and make new friends!  If you are interested in signing up, please visit your grade level counselor for a sign-up form!

Student Council:  The first Student Council meeting will be on Thursday, September 14^th at 7am in the library.  Anyone interested in joining can attend.

YEP:  The Youth Empowerment (YEP) is a middle school group that will meet weekly after school on Tuesdays in the health room from 3 – 4:30 starting September 19^th.  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.  We provide an opportunity for them to have an after-school snack, make new friends, and spend time with old one in a fund 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 trips to Action City and the bowling alley.  Where the group goes next depends on suggestions from our members.

Quote of the Week:  Leadership is about empathy.  It is about having the ability to relate to and connect with people for the purpose of inspiring and empowering their lives. ~ Oprah Winfrey

Word of the Month:  Empathy