Dragon Weekly
Week of October 26
Fall Brings out the Nostalgia of the School Year
Even in a pandemic, fall brings out the nostalgia of the school year. The cooler temperatures, changing leaves, shorter days...all reminders of being in school.
If you have ever have a question or a concern, please feel free to contact as at one of the offices. Contact information is available at the bottom of the newsletter.
Everyone have a great last week of October!
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Information is provided below about Parent-Teacher Conferences at each campus.
Next Picture Date: October 28
- Retakes will be done at each campus. These are for anyone who didn't like their first pictures or anyone who did not have their picture taken on September 30.
- DVA students can go to the appropriate campus from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM to have their picture taken. Please check-in at the office upon arrival on campus.
- Other pictures to be taken: Band, Color Guard, Cheerleading, Golf
- Each campus office has a list of students who need to have their picture taken.
- If you have any questions, please call the appropriate campus office.
BE Happy, BE Free, BE a Drug Free Dragon!
- MMS and MHS students will be having a class competition to see which class can get the most commitment signatures to be drug-free on their class poster.
- MMS and MHS students will also be doing a daily reading that is chosen by the English teachers. Students will be encouraged to write what the theme, BE Happy, BE Free, BE a Drug-Free Dragon! means to them.
This is a great time for parents to talk to their children about what being drug-free means.
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
These rules apply to MMS and MHS students as well.
Grind teachers may ask students to bring store brought snacks on Friday.
Each Grind teacher will be passing out any snacks that are brought.
DRAGON HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Senior Recognition
veterans day 2020 - MMS and MHS
Mountainburg Public Schools loves our veterans, and we appreciate their service to our country.
Out of caution for their health and our need to limit on campus visitors, we will suspend our traditional Veteran's Day assemblies. Each school will conduct classroom activities and virtual celebrations of our veterans and their service.
Please watch for the Community Veteran's Day slideshow to be shared on Veteran's Day. Mrs. Christian will add to the video from last year. If your veteran was honored in last year's
slideshow, there is no need to send in another picture.
To add pictures of your veterans contact Misty Christian through email - misty.christian@mountainburg.org.
veterans day 2020 - MES
Voting Guides
The Cooperative Extension Service offers a voter's guide with information on the upcoming ballot issues.
https://www.uaex.edu/business-communities/voter-education/state-ballot-issues.aspx
Early voting in Arkansas starts Monday with Election Day on Nov. 3.
Following is a list of early voting centers in Crawford County, with hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The early voting center hours for Monday, Nov. 2 will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- ‒ Alma Community Center, 114 Collum Lane E., Alma
- ‒ Emergency Operations Center, 1820 Chestnut, Van Buren
A list of the voting centers on Election Day includes the two early voting centers plus these locations:
- ‒ Trinity Baptist Church, 5020 U.S. 71 N., Alma
- ‒ Cedarville First Baptist, 10744 N. Highway 59, Cedarville
- ‒ Dyer Community Center, 201 Loomis Lane, Dyer
- ‒ Mountainburg First Assembly of God, 922 U.S. 71 N., Mountainburg
- ‒ Mulberry Senior Center, 406 U.S. 64, Mulberry
- ‒ Amazing Grace Assembly of God, 2020 Rena Road, Van Buren
- ‒ City Heights Methodist Church, 1002 Fayetteville Road, Van Buren
- ‒ Crawford County Extension Office, 105 West Pointer, Van Buren
REMINDERS, INFO, AND TIDBITS
Change in DVA Grab and Go
Football Game Ticket Information
The Junior High Dragons will be at home on Thursday, October 29 against Quitman. Tickets will be available on Wednesday, October 28, 6:00 AM. Ticket sales close at 2:00 PM on game day. Parents will be able to purchase their tickets on Tuesday, October 27, 6:00 AM.
The Varsity Dragons will be traveling to Quitman on Friday, October 30. Parents will have until 3:00 on Monday, October 26 to reserve their vouchers. The remaining vouchers can be reserved starting Tuesday, October 27, at 6:00 PM.
Attention MMS 8th Grade Students: U of A Talent Search
Talent Search enrollment is typically full around the first week of November, so make sure you are getting applications in!
It is a program that assists you in learning about colleges, finding scholarships, and more. Below is a link to their informational video and the online application.
If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Holliday.
READING PLUS
Reading Plus is a personalized intervention and instruction to develop silent reading proficiency and confident, lifelong readers.
Mrs. Holcomb, 5th and 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher, recognizes her students for their successes in Reading Plus:
Top Reading Plus Students 6th Grade: Week of October 5-9th
- Melody Lee---9 Lessons complete with 80% or above accuracy
- Fisher Bowen--7 Lessons complete with 80% or above accuracy (Leveled up)
- Emily Bamburg-
- Lucy Nelson
- Elliiot Owen
- Jesse Teague
- Marty Polk
- Shelbie Milton
- Carlee Jacobs
- River Baldwin
Way to Go Band of Dragons!
Pictured above are members of the Band of Dragons who participated in this assessment: Eli Lovell, Brennan McCormick, Nathan Whittenburg, Gracie Farmer, Graham Alegria, Laurel Hyman-Drum Major, and Joseline Lee
Great Opportunity for Cash Awards!
Pick up an instruction packet from Mrs. Daniel in the Counseling office so you can apply online by Tuesday, November 10.
You and your parent/guardian must complete the student/parent agreement page found on the online application.
NATIONAL Honorees receive:
- An additional $5000 scholarship
- Gold medallions
- Trophies for the school to display.
- They also receive a $5000 grant from The Prudential Foundation for nonprofit charitable organizations of their choice.
STATE Honorees receive:
- A $1000 scholarship
- Engraved silver medallions
- An all-expense-paid trip with a parent/guardian to Washington DC
- Distinguished Finalists(runners-up at the state level) receive Certificates of Excellence
Upcoming Meetings
- Thursday, November 12 - MES Title I Meeting, 5:30 PM. This meeting will be held virtually.
- Monday, November 16 - Annual Report to the Public/School Board Meeting, 5:30 PM, High School Library. A virtual link to join the meeting will be made available.
- Tuesday, November 17 - MHS Title I Meeting, 5:30 PM. This meeting will be held virtually.
- Thursday, November 19- MMS Title I Meeting, 5:30 PM. This meeting will be held virtually.
More information will be made available closer to the dates of these meetings.
Dragon Basketball Information
Information on basketball games, vouchers and ticketing processes for both home and away games will be made available next week.
Click HERE for the most current schedule.
PAINT A PUMPKIN CONTEST
Choose a character from a book you have read and paint or decorate the pumpkin like that character.
Pumpkins need to be brought to the MS or HS Library by Friday, October 30.
Prizes will be awarded!
Purchase a 2020 Dragon Yearbook
- Orders paid in full will be distributed on Tuesday, October 27.
- Extra books will be for sale starting Wednesday, October 28.
- Cost is $40. Make checks to Mountainburg High School.
- You will need to come to the high school office to pick up a yearbook.
- If you want a copy reserved, please email Mrs. Christian - misty.christian@mountainburg.org.
How to Stay Informed and Up-to-Date on Mountainburg Public Schools
Campus Offices:
- Mountainburg Elementary - 479.369.2762
- Mountainburg Middle School - 479.369.4506
- Mountainburg High School - 479.369.2146
Email: communications@mountainburg.org
Website: www.mountainburg.org
Location: 129 Hwy 71 SW, Mountainburg, AR
Phone: 479.369.2121
Facebook: facebook.com/MountainburgPublicSchools