MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Menu

• Today: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Breakstick, Applesauce Cup & Milk
• Breakfast Thursday: Mini Bagels, Cereal, Orange Juice & Milk
• Lunch Thursday:  Chicken Fajita, Lettuce, Tomato, Banana & Milk

1.  The dress code for Thursday, October 31, will be the same as it is for all other regular school days.  Save all Halloween costumes, facepaint, etc. for home; do not bring or wear them to school.

2.  On Thursday night chess team traveled to Glenwood for the annual Tri-County Chess Championship. 21 bears took part in the tournament, and for many this was their first tourney. Elementary team and middle school team won first place, and HS team came in second. Trophies went to Abigail Wills for 1st, and Isaac Miller for 2nd in MS. Abigail Wills was the undefeated winner, Isaac Miller was also undefeated in second place, Daniel Iacovlev had 2.5 pts, Vasiliy Zavalin and Ruvim Flato 1.5 pts., Arsen Kulakevich 1 pt. In a competitive junior high division, Josiah Wills came in 8th with 2.5 pts, Vivienne Iacovleva 13th with 2 wins. Great job! Next tournament is in Willow on Nov 23.

3.  Picture re-takes will be November 8th.  

4.  Art Club will meet again Thursday, November 7th and Thursday, November 14th, 3:00-5:00.

SPORTS:
Today is the last day to register for YMCA Basketball for 5th & 6th graders. Forms are available at the M.S. Student Info Center and also the YMCA.

WEATHER:
Thursday Oct. 31st: Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High of 40 degrees and a low of 25 degrees.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (White)        

• Breakfast - Strawberry Chex, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Sack Lunch- Uncrustable, Chips, Fruit, & Cheese Stick

Thursday    (Maroon)    

• Breakfast - Bagels, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Chicken Fajita, Salad, Fruit, & Scooby Bones

Hallway Music: Today: Ms. Beck's Early Birthday Playlist
Thursday: HALLOWEEN!
 
Congratulations to the chess team, on Thursday night they traveled to Glenwood for the annual Tri-County Chess Championship. 21 bears took part in the tournament, and for many this was their first tourney. Elementary team and middle school team won first place, and HS team came in second. In high school, Drake Marshell was 4th with 3 wins, Rogan Traver 7th with 3 wins. Gabe Story, Patrick Burch and Nolan Smith had 2 wins each, Caleb Ward, Averi Sigert, and Colton Wood brought a point each for the team. Great job! Next tournament is in Willow on Nov 23.
 
Seniors: Jostens will be here today at 8:15 with information about graduation orders. They will return on Nov. 6th to pick up the orders.
 
Student athletes: Jostens will be here today at 8:45 to place letter jacket orders. You must receive permission from your coach to place an order.  
 
The next GAP meeting will take place during lunchtime and Bear Time today. Pick up a sack lunch in the Bear's Den either when you hear the all-call or when the bell rings for lunch and then go to your GAP Adviser's location. You can find where your GAP group is meeting by looking at the posters on the window in the entrance to the library.  
 
NHS mandatory meeting for members and inductees will be tomorrow in Mrs. Wiles' room during both lunches.  
 
Actors only meeting in Spanish room during both lunches tomorrow.
 
Pokemon & D&D will be after school tomorrow in Ms. Berry’s room.

MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Menu
Today: Turkey/Cheese Sandwich, Baked Beans, Carrots, Orange & Milk
Breakfast Wednesday: French Toast Sticks, Cereal, Orange Juice & Milk
Wednesday Lunch: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Breadstick, Applesauce Cup & Milk

1.  Today- No CAT for 5th or 6th grade.

2.  Today- Drama Club will meet from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

3.  5th Grade Only:  There will be no more trading/sharing food at lunch anymore.  It is causing too many problems. Also remember, you need to keep the noise down--you shouldn't have to be reminded every day.

4.  Picture re-takes will be November 8th.  

5.  Art Club will meet again Thursday, November 7th and Thursday, November 14th, 3:00-5:00.

Found: A pair of glasses, was left in Ms. Tyler's room. See Ms. Stacey to claim them.

SPORTS: Registration is going on now for YMCA Basketball for 5th & 6th graders. Forms are available at the M.S. Student Info Center and also the YMCA.  The deadline to sign up is October 30.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (Maroon)    

• Breakfast - Muffin, Cereal, & Fruit
  
• Lunch - Turkey Sandwich, Baked Beans, Chips, & Fruit

Wednesday    (White)        

• Breakfast - Strawberry Chex, Cereal, & Fruit
  
• Lunch - Sack Lunch- Uncrustable, Chips, Fruit, & Cheese Stick

Hallway Music: Today: Scary Movie Music
Wednesday: Ms. Beck's Early Birthday Playlist
Thursday: HALLOWEEN!
 
FBLA meeting today during both lunches in Mrs. Lee's room.
 
Seniors: Jostens will be here tomorrow at 8:15 with information about graduation orders. They will return on Nov. 6th to pick up the orders.
 
Student athletes: Jostens will be here tomorrow at 8:45 to place letter jacket orders. You must receive permission from your coach to place an order.  You can pick up an order form in Amanda's office after you receive permission.
 
The next GAP meeting will take place during lunchtime and Bear Time tomorrow. Pick up a sack lunch in the Bear's Den either when you hear the all-call or when the bell rings for lunch and then go to your GAP Adviser's location. You can find where your GAP group is meeting by looking at the posters on the window in the entrance to the library. 

NHS mandatory meeting for members and inductees will be Thursday in Mrs. Wiles' room during both lunches.  
 
Students, don't forget if you have over 15 days of Bear Recovery, you will be ineligible for Prom. Don't let your days pile up!

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

Menu

Today: Chicken Quesadilla, Corn, Apple, Yogurt & Milk

Breakfast Tuesday: Biscuit/Gravy, Sausage, Cereal, Grapes & Milk

Tuesday Lunch:  Turkey/Cheese Sandwich, Baked Beans, Carrots, Orange & Milk

1.  Art Club will meet again Thursday, November 7th and Thursday, November 14th, 3:00-5:00.

FOUND:

A lanyard with a locker key was found outside. See Ms. Stacey to claim.

SPORTS:

Registration is going on now for YMCA Basketball for 5th & 6th graders. Forms are available at the M.S. Student Info Center and also the YMCA.  The deadline to sign up is October 30.

WEATHER:

Monday, Oct. 25th: Partly cloudy with a high of 59 degrees and a low of 38 degrees. 

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (White)     
Volleyball at Marshfield 4:30 (dismiss at 2:00)

• Breakfast - Donut, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Quesadilla, Corn, Fruit, & Yogurt

Tuesday    (Maroon)    

• Breakfast - Muffin, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Turkey Sandwich, Baked Beans, Chips, & Fruit

Hallway Music: Today: Halloween Music!
Tuesday: Scary Movie Music
Wednesday: Ms. Beck's Early Birthday Playlist
Thursday: HALLOWEEN!
 
Congratulations to the band, they received first place class 2A at St. Genevieve including best music effect, best music ensemble and best percussion. They were 3rd overall classes 1-5. Great job band.
 
FFA meeting today during 1st lunch in Ms.Bell’s room.
 
FBLA meeting tomorrow during both lunches in Mrs. Lee's room.
 
Seniors: Jostens will be here on Wednesday at 8:15 with information about graduation orders. They will return on Nov. 6th to pick up the orders.
 
Student athletes: Jostens will be here on Wednesday at 8:45 to place letter jacket orders. You must receive permission from your coach to place an order.  You can pick up an order form in Amanda's office after you receive permission.
 
Students, don't forget if you have over 15 days of Bear Recovery, you will be ineligible for Prom. Don't let your days pile up!
 
Anyone interested in signing up to volunteer for Myka Butcher's Senior project color guard performance, the sign up sheet is posted in Jenny's window.
 
Seniors, check the due date on your senior project books and get them renewed so you don't have a fine.

MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Menu

• Today: Cheese Pizza, Baked Beans, Breadstick, Grapes & Milk
  
• Breakfast Monday: Donut, Cereal, Orange Juice & Milk
  
• Monday Lunch:  Turkey/Cheese Sandwich, Funyuns, Baked Beans, Carrots, Orange & Milk

1.   Today-all P.E. classed are to meet in the New Gym.

2.   Students:  Second quarter rewards will be the week before Christmas break and will be based on your first-semester (S1) grade as of December 15.  Work hard this quarter!

3.   Red Ribbon Week spirit days:
Today- Come to school in your HALLOWEEN COSTUME. Drugs are scary, don't do them. NO FACE MASKS

4.  Art Club will meet again Thursday, November 7th and Thursday, November 14th, 3:00-5:00.

SPORTS: Registration is going on now for YMCA Basketball for 5th & 6th graders. Forms are available at the M.S. Student Info Center and also the YMCA.  The deadline to sign up is October 30.

WEATHER: Monday, Oct. 25th: Partly cloudy with a high of 59 degrees and a low of 38 degrees.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (Maroon)    
Football here vs. Ava 7:00

• Breakfast - Honey Bun, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Pizza, Salad, Baked Beans, Fruit, & Breadstick

Saturday            
Volleyball at West Plains
Cross-Country at Dexter

Monday    (White)        
Volleyball at Marshfield 4:30 (dismiss at 2:10)

• Breakfast - Donut, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Quesadilla, Corn, Fruit, & Yogurt

Hallway Music: Today - Dr. Cox's Birthday Playlist

American Government students be sure to pick up your homework if you were not in class yesterday due to job shadowing or simple being absent.  
 
5th Quarter tonight will be at Crossway Fellowship Church. There will be a bonfire, hamburgers, and a concert from DaMac.
 
Anyone interested in signing up to volunteer for Myka Butcher's Senior project color guard performance, the sign up sheet is posted in Jenny's window.
 
Seniors, check the due date on your senior project books and get them renewed so you don't have a fine.
 
FFA meeting Monday during 1st lunch in Ms.Bell’s room.
 
Seniors: Jostens will be here on Wednesday at 8:15 with information about graduation orders. They will return on Nov. 6th to pick up the orders.
 
Student athletes: Jostens will be here on Wednesday at 8:45 to place letter jacket orders. You must receive permission from your coach to place an order.  You can pick up an order form in Amanda's office after you receive permission.

MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Menu

• Today: Crispito, Green Beans, Banana, Rice Crispy Chocolate Chip Bar & Milk
  
• Breakfast Friday:  Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Apple, Orange Juice & Milk
  
• Friday Lunch: Cheese Pizza, Baked Beans, Breadstick, Grapes & Milk

1.   Chess team members going to the West Plains tournament on Thursday, please make sure your parents know to pick you up by the new gym around 9pm. Come to the HS library when you hear an all-call at 2:45pm on Thursday. Have your $5 and snacks/cash. Let Serghei know asap if you are able to go. The bus leaves right after school, do not be late.

2.   1st Qtr. 8th Grade Stem Students, you can pick up your Stem Projects in the Stem Lab before 1st hour in the mornings.

3.   Red Ribbon Week spirit days:
Today- Come to school in your PAJAMAS. "Don't be caught sleeping, say no to drugs"
Friday- Come to school in your HALLOWEEN COSTUME. Drugs are scary, don't do them. NO FACE MASKS

4.  Cheer Try-Out information for this week.
Cheer Try-Outs Today-October 24th , 3:15-until completed.
Clinic and Try-Outs will take place in Grimes Auditorium. You MUST attend all
clinic days in order to try-out!

5.  Art Club will meet again Thursday, November 7th and Thursday, November 14th, 3:00-5:00.

SPORTS: Registration is going on now for YMCA Basketball for 5th & 6th graders. Forms are available at the M.S. Student Info Center and also the YMCA.  The deadline to sign up is October 30.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (White)        
Volleyball here vs. Licking 6:00

• Breakfast - Breakfast Bar, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Crispito, Green Beans, Fruit, & Granola Bar

Friday        (Maroon)    
Football here vs. Ava 7:00

• Breakfast - Honey Bun, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Pizza, Salad, Baked Beans, Fruit, & Breadstick

Hallway Music: Today - Throwback: 90s
Friday - Dr. Cox's Birthday Playlist
 
Chess team members going to the West Plains tournament today, please make sure your parents know to pick you up by the new gym around 9pm. Come to the HS library when you hear an all-call at 2:45pm. Have your $5 and snacks/cash. Let Serghei know asap if you are able to go. The bus leaves right after school, do not be late.
 
Luke Grant is hosting a Dungeons & Dragons club after school today and every Thursday from 3-6 in Ms. Berry's room, everyone is welcome.
 
Anyone interested in signing up to volunteer for Myka Butcher's Senior project color guard performance, the sign up sheet is posted on Jenny's window.
 
5th Quarter this Friday will be at Crossway Fellowship Church. There will be a bonfire, hamburgers, and a concert from DaMac.

MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Menu
Today:  Sloppy Joes, Spiral Cut Fries, Strawberries & Milk
Breakfast Thursday: Waffle, Cereal, Strawberries, Orange Juice & Milk
Thursday Lunch:  Crispito, Green Beans, Banana, Rice Crispy Chocolate Chip Bar & Milk

1.  Students:
Your cell phones should not be visible or heard from the time you get off the bus or enter school property in the mornings until you exit the building at the end of the day.
There is to be no food or drink on the playground at any time.  If you bring breakfast and need to eat it after you arrive, you may go into Grimes and do so in the morning.

2.   Red Ribbon Week spirit days:
Today-Come to school in a CRAZY HAT OR WITH CRAZY HAIR. "Use your head-don't use drugs"
Thursday- Come to school in your PAJAMAS. "Don't be caught sleeping, say no to drugs"
Friday- Come to school in your HALLOWEEN COSTUME. Drugs are scary, don't do them. NO FACE MASKS

3.  Cheer Try-Out information for this week.
Cheer Try-Out Clinic and Mock Try-Outs today.
Cheer Try-Outs Thursday October 24th , 3:15-until completed.
Clinic and Try-Outs will take place in Grimes Auditorium. You MUST attend all
clinic days in order to try-out!

4.  Art Club will meet again Thursday, November 7th and Thursday, November 14th, 3:00-5:00.

SPORTS:
Registration is going on now for YMCA Basketball for 5th & 6th graders. Forms are available at the M.S. Student Info Center and also the YMCA.  The deadline to sign up is October 30.

WEATHER: Thursday, Oct. 24th: Cloudy with periods of rain. High of 52 degrees and a low of 41 degrees.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (Maroon)

• Breakfast - Uncrustable, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch -  Sloppy Joe, Fries, Broccoli, & Fruit

Thursday    (White)        
Volleyball here vs. Licking 6:00

• Breakfast - Breakfast Bar, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Crispito, Green Beans, Fruit, & Granola Bar

Hallway Music: Today -  Country
Thursday - Throwback: 90s
Friday - Dr. Cox's Birthday Playlist
 
Tonight is The Gathering at First General Baptist Church at 6:30. All high school students are invited to this community-wide youth event. There will be door prizes and a special guest speaker.
 
SENIORS - A representative from Three Rivers Community College will be here this morning from 10-11 a.m. in the library.  If you are interested, please plan to attend! There will be an all-call to come to the library.    
 
Interact Meeting today during both lunches in Mrs. Miller’s room.
 
Chess tournament Thursday in West Plains. Please contact Serghei for details.
 
5th Quarter this Friday will be at Crossway Fellowship Church. There will be a bonfire, hamburgers, and a concert from DaMac.

MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Menu

• Today:  Tomato Soup, Cheez-It Crackers, String Cheese, Apple & Milk
  
• Breakfast Wednesday: Pancakes, Sausage, Cereal, Grapes & Milk
• Wednesday Lunch: Sloppy Joes, Spiral Cut Fries, Strawberries & Milk
  

1.  Oct. 22- 25 is Red Ribbon Week in the middle school.
     Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. More importantly, Red Ribbon Week is nationally recognized and celebrated, helping to preserve the memory of Drug Enforcement Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who died at the hands of drug traffickers in Mexico while fighting the battle against illegal drugs. Special Agent Camarena dedicated his life to keeping our country and children safe.  Red Ribbon Week serves as a way for students to take a stand against drugs and to make good life choices.
     You are being given a red bracelet instead of a ribbon.  Please wear it this week, or any day after.  Every time you see it, remember the meaning behind Red Ribbon Week.  Remember the man whose life was ended because of VERY bad choices of VERY bad people. Remember that life is all about choices…. Aim to make the right ones and always do your best to learn from the wrong ones.
     To kick off RRW, on Tuesday we will have a speaker from Community Project of the Ozarks.  Teachers will direct you as to when and where your class will hear the speaker.

2.   Red Ribbon Week spirit days:
Today-Red Wristbands & Mustaches each given out at school. "I mustache you not to do drugs"
Wednesday-Come to school in a CRAZY HAT OR WITH CRAZY HAIR. "Use your head-don't use drugs"
Thursday- Come to school in your PAJAMAS. "Don't be caught sleeping, say no to drugs"
Friday- Come to school in your HALLOWEEN COSTUME. Drugs are scary, don't do them. NO FACE MASKS

3.  Art Club will meet again Thursday, November 7th and Thursday, November 14th, 3:00-5:00.

4.  All cheerleading try-out packets MUST be returned no later than 3:15 today, including Teacher Evaluation Forms that the teachers will give to me themselves.

Cheer Try-Out Clinic and Mock Try-Outs Today, October 22nd , Wednesday 23rd.
Cheer Try-Outs Thursday October 24th, 3:15-until completed.
Clinic and Try-Outs will take place in Grimes Auditorium. You MUST attend all clinic days in order to try-out!

SPORTS:
Registration is going on now for YMCA Basketball for 5th & 6th graders. Forms are available at the M.S. Student Info Center and also the YMCA.  The deadline to sign up is October 30.

WEATHER: Tuesday, Oct. 22nd: Sunny with a high of 64 degrees and a low of 46 degrees.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (White)        
Volleyball at Strafford 6:00 (dismiss at 2:40)

• Breakfast - Granola Bar, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Tomato Soup, Carrots, Chips, String Cheese, & Fruit

Wednesday    (Maroon)    

• Breakfast - Uncrustable, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch -  Sloppy Joe, Fries, Broccoli, & Fruit

Hallway Music: Today -  Student Requests
Wednesday - Country
Thursday - Throwback: 90s
Friday - Dr. Cox's Birthday Playlist

FFA Officer meeting today in the conference room during first lunch.
 
Those attending National FFA Convention need to meet in the conference room during second lunch.
 
SENIORS - A representative from Three Rivers Community College will be here tomorrow morning from 10-11 a.m. in the library.  If you are interested, please plan to attend! There will be an all-call to come to the library.    
 
Interact Meeting tomorrow during both lunches in Mrs. Miller’s room.
 
Chess tournament Thursday in West Plains. Please contact Serghei for details.
 
If you would like a Bears for a Better Christmas: Spike Wars t-shirt for Zoe Kimbrough’s Senior Project, they are $10. The t shirt order forms are at Jenny's window. They are due the 22nd of October. Turn them into Zoe or Ms. James.
 
Pura Vida bracelets are here!! Support FBLA and show your school spirit by purchasing Maroon and White Pura Vida bracelets for the special low price of $5 each!! We will be selling bracelets before school and at lunch.

MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Menu

• Today: Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Doritos, Grapes & Milk
• Breakfast Tuesday:  Cheerio Bar, Biscuit, Diced Peaches, Orange Juice & Milk
• Tuesday Lunch: Tomato Soup, Cheez-It Crackers, String Cheese, Apple & Milk

1.  No school Friday and Monday. Enjoy your time off. Classes resume on Tuesday.
2.  Today-Cheerleaders will need to be at the Old Gym by 4:15 p.m. to catch the bus for the game at Cabool.  Bus leaves at 4:30 p.m.
3.  No chess today due to parent teacher conferences. Next Thursday, the 24th, is the tournament in West Plains. Please contact Serghei for details.
4.  Boys Basketball practice will start Monday at 3:00 p.m. in the New gym.
5.  7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball:

• Any 7th grade girl interested in playing basketball this year, sign-up with Coach Hopper before you leave school on Thursday.
• Any 8th grade girl interested in playing basketball this year, sign-up with Coach Fisher before you leave school on Thursday.
• If you did not play a fall sport or have not already turned in a physical, you will need to have a physical before the first practice.  The first practice will be at 3:00 on Monday afternoon in the Bears Den.  

6.  Oct. 22- 25 is Red Ribbon Week in the middle school.
Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. More importantly, Red Ribbon Week is nationally recognized and celebrated, helping to preserve the memory of Drug Enforcement Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who died at the hands of drug traffickers in Mexico while fighting the battle against illegal drugs. Special Agent Camarena dedicated his life to keeping our country and children safe.  Red Ribbon Week serves as a way for students to take a stand against drugs and to make good life choices. You are being given a red bracelet instead of a ribbon.  Please wear it this week, or any day after.  Every time you see it, remember the meaning behind Red Ribbon Week.  Remember the man whose life was ended because of VERY bad choices of VERY bad people. Remember that life is all about choices….Aim to make the right ones and always do your best to learn from the wrong ones. To kick off RRW, on Tuesday we will have a speaker from Community Project of the Ozarks.  Teachers will direct you as to when and where your class will hear the speaker.
7.   Red Ribbon Week spirit days:
Tuesday-Red Wristbands & Mustaches each given out at school. "I mustache you not to do drugs"
Wednesday-Come to school in a CRAZY HAT OR WITH CRAZY HAIR. "Use your head-don't use drugs"
Thursday- Come to school in your PAJAMAS. "Don't be caught sleeping, say no to drugs"
Friday- Come to school in your HALLOWEEN COSTUME. Drugs are scary, don't do them. NO FACE MASKS
8.  Art Club will meet again Thursday, November 7th and Thursday, November 14th, 3:00-5:00.
9.  All cheerleading try-out packets MUST be returned no later than 3:15 on October 22nd including Teacher Evaluation Forms that the teachers will give to me themselves. Cheer Try-Out Clinic and Mock Try-Outs Tuesday, October 22nd , Wednesday 23rd , Thursday, October 24 th from 3:15-5:00 p.m. Cheer Try-Outs Friday October 25th , 3:15-until completed. Clinic and Try-Outs will take place in Grimes Auditorium. You MUST attend all clinic days in order to try-out!
10. Registration is going on now for YMCA Basketball for 5th & 6th graders. Forms are available at the M.S. Student Info Center and also the YMCA.  The deadline to sign up is October 30.  

SPORTS:

• Today-10/17/19, X-Country Meet 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th- WS @ Mtn.Grove, Meet starts at 3:00 p.m.
• Today- 10/17/19, Football, WS @ Cabool, Away Game, Game starts at 5:30 p.m.

WEATHER: Tuesday, Oct. 22nd: Sunny with a high of 64 degrees and a low of 46 degrees. 

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (Maroon)    
Volleyball here vs. Liberty 6:00

• Breakfast - Bagels, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Uncrustable, Carrots, Chips, Fruit, & Granola Bar

Friday
No School
Football at Thayer 7:00

Saturday
Volleyball at Liberty
Cross-Country at  Point Lookout

Monday
No School
JV Football at Thayer 6:00

Tuesday (White)
Volleyball at Strafford 6:00

• Breakfast - Granola Bar, Cereal, & Fruit
  
• Lunch - Tomato Soup, Carrots, Chips, String Cheese, & Fruit

Hallway Music: Today - Throwback: 2006

GAP meetings will take place during lunchtime and Bear Time today. Pick up a sack lunch in the Bear's Den either when you hear the all-call or when the bell rings for lunch and then go to your GAP Advisor's location. You can find where your GAP group is meeting by looking at the posters on the window in the entrance to the library.  Students you will remain in GAP until dismissal time at 12:40.
 
Student-Led Parent Teacher Conferences will be held today in Grimes Auditorium from 2-7.
 
There will be NO credit recovery or homework lab today.
 
No chess today. Next Thursday, the 24th, is the tournament in West Plains. Please contact Serghei for details.

There will be no school tomorrow and Monday. Enjoy your Fall Break.
 
FFA Officer meeting Tuesday in conference room during first lunch.
 
Pura Vida bracelets are here!! Support FBLA and show your school spirit by purchasing Maroon and White Pura Vida bracelets for the special low price of $5 each!! We will be selling bracelets before school and at lunch.

MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Menu
Today: Cheeseburger Nachos, Tostitos, Green Beans, Cocoa Puff Bar & Milk
Breakfast Thursday: Mini Bagels, Cereal, Applesauce Cup & Milk
Thursday Lunch: Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Doritos, Grapes & Milk

1. Today is the last day to claim anything from the Lost and Found. Everything leftover will be taken to MUNCH!  

2.  Art Club will meet again Thursday, November 7th and Thursday, November 14th, 3:00-5:00.

3.  7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball:
Any 7th grade girl interested in playing basketball this year, sign-up with Coach Hopper before you leave school on Thursday.
Any 8th grade girl interested in playing basketball this year, sign-up with Coach Fisher before you leave school on Thursday.
If you did not play a fall sport or have not already turned in a physical, you will need to have a physical before the first practice.  The first practice will be at 3:00 on Monday afternoon in the Bears Den.  

4. All cheerleading try-out packets MUST be returned no later than 3:15 on October 22nd including Teacher Evaluation Forms that the teachers will give to me themselves. Cheer Try-Out Clinic and Mock Try-Outs Tuesday, October 22nd , Wednesday 23rd , Thursday, October 24 th from 3:15-5:00 p.m. Cheer Try-Outs Friday October 25th , 3:15-until completed. Clinic and Try-Outs will take place in Grimes Auditorium. You MUST attend all clinic days in order to try-out!

5. Registration is going on now for YMCA Basketball for 5th & 6th graders. Forms are available at the M.S. Student Info Center and also the YMCA.  The deadline to sign up is October 30.  

SPORTS:

• Thursday-10/17/19, X-Country Meet 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th- WS @ Mtn.Grove, Meet starts at 3:00 p.m.
• Thursday- 10/17/19, Football, WS @ Cabool, Away Game, Game starts at 5:30 p.m.
  

WEATHER: Thursday, Oct. 17th: Sunny with a high of 67 degrees and a low of 43 degrees. 

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (White)        
Softball at Ava 6:00

• Breakfast - Strawberry Chex, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Cheeseburger Nachos, Green Beans, Fruit, & Cocoa Bar

Thursday    (Maroon)    
Volleyball here vs. Liberty 6:00

• Breakfast - Bagels, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Uncrustable, Carrots, Chips, Fruit, & Granola Bar

Hallway Music: Today - Inspirational
Thursday - Throwback: 2006
 
Your 2019-2020 Student Council Officers
Freshman
President Drake Marshell, VP Katie Goforth, Secretary Lily Bolander, Treasurer Simon Kharitonov, and Representatives McKylie Cox, Rylee Scarbrough, and Caleb Ward
Sophomore
President Caitlyn McNew, VP Minnie Russell, Secretary Keena Lowe, Treasurer Tiffany Weber, Representatives Haily Sigman, Ceraphina George, Liz Sheehan, Scottie Osborn, and Connar Lowe
Junior
President Ben Clarkston, VP Alyssa Von Allman, Secretary Taytum Dewitt, Treasurer Justin Chaney, Representatives Annabelle Bise, Ashley Kelley, and Autumn Hogan
Senior
President Jackson Bailey, VP Olga Dudko, Secretary Kassidy Brotherton, Treasurer Brady Walton, Representatives Shauni Olmstead, Carson Lowe, Zoe Kimbrough, Courtney Melvin, Trinity Crosby, and Dclan Kargel
 
All basketball players, there will be a meeting today, during both lunches. Girls will meet in Coach Tilley's room, boys in Dr. Cox's room. If you are planning on playing basketball you MUST be at the meeting.
 
The next GAP meeting will take place during lunchtime and Bear Time tomorrow. Pick up a sack lunch in the Bear's Den either when you hear the all-call or when the bell rings for lunch and then go to your GAP Advisor's location. You can find where your GAP group is meeting by looking at the posters on the window in the entrance to the library.  Students you will remain in GAP until dismissal time at 12:40.
 
There will be NO credit recovery or homework lab tomorrow due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
 
Juniors- You need to turn your research paper library books in ASAP. When you bring them back be prepared to pay your fine if they are overdue.
 
FBLA Members--anyone who wants to compete in the Virtual Business Challenge needs to see Mrs. Pettit to register. You may compete by yourself or as a team of three, but you can only be on one team.
 
Zoe Kimbrough’s Senior Project, The Bears for a Better Christmas: Spike Wars Volleyball Tournament will be held November 5th in Mumford Gymnasium at 6:30 p.m.
Each grade will have a team of 4girls, 4 boys, and one student coach.     
The sign up sheet will in Ms. James’ room (at the end of the freshman hallway) on Wednesday and Thursday.   
Admission to play is $10 and that will include a team shirt.  
The sign is first come, first serve, but you must have your money.
Once teams are finalized there will be a meeting to discuss the night of the tournament.

MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Menu

• Today: Chicken Patty, Baked Potato, Broccoli Florets, Strawberries & Milk
• Breakfast Wednesday: French Toast Sticks, Cereal, Grapes, Orange Juice & Milk
• Wednesday Lunch:  Cheeseburger Nachos, Tostitos, Green Beans, Cocoa Puff Bar & Milk

1.     All cheerleading try-out packets MUST be returned no later than 3:15 on October
22 nd including Teacher Evaluation Forms that the teachers will give to me
themselves.

    Cheer Try-Out Clinic and Mock Try-Outs Tuesday, October 22d , Wednesday 23rd , Thursday, October 24 th from 3:15-5:00 p.m.
    Cheer Try-Outs Friday October 25 th , 3:15-until completed.
    Clinic and Try-Outs will take place in Grimes Auditorium. You MUST attend all
    clinic days in order to try-out!

2.  Registration is going on now for YMCA Basketball for 5th & 6th graders. Forms are available at the M.S. Student Info Center and also the YMCA.  The deadline to sign up is October 30.  

3.  Lost and Found:  Students please check the lost and found for any items that might belong to you. Everything leftover will be taken to MUNCH Wednesday!

4.  All 7th and 8th graders interested in trying out for cheerleading for the 2019-2020 Boys’ Basketball season can pick up a packet from Mrs. Stacey in the Middle School Office.

SPORTS:

• Today-10/15/19, Volleyball, WS vs Houston, Home Game, Game starts at 5:30 p.m.
  
• Thursday-10/17/19, X-Country Meet 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th- WS @ Mtn.Grove, Meet starts at 3:00 p.m.
• Thursday- 10/17/19, Football, WS @ Cabool, Away Game, Game starts at 5:30 p.m.

WEATHER: Wednesday, Oct. 16th: Sunny with a high of 60 degrees and a low of 36 degrees. 

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (Maroon)   
Volleyball at Houston 6:00

• Breakfast - Muffin, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Chicken Patty, Baked Potato, Broccoli, & Fruit

Wednesday    (White)       

• Breakfast - Strawberry Chex, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Cheeseburger Nachos, Green Beans, Fruit, & Cocoa Bar

Hallway Music: Today - Student Requests
Wednesday - Inspirational
Thursday - Throwback: 2006
 
There will be a NHS member meeting in Mrs. Wiles' room during second Beartime today.  
 
All basketball players, there will be a meeting tomorrow, during both lunches. Girls will meet in Coach Tilley's room, boys in Dr. Cox's room. If you are planning on playing basketball you MUST be at the meeting.
 
There will be NO credit recovery or homework lab on Thursday due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
 
Juniors- You need to turn your research paper library books in ASAP. When you bring them back be prepared to pay your fine if they are overdue.
 
FBLA Members--anyone who wants to compete in the Virtual Business Challenge needs to see Mrs. Pettit to register. You may compete by yourself or as a team of three, but you can only be on one team.