Announcements 12-3-21
Congrats to the Jr. High girls', Jr. High boys', and Sr. High boys' basketball teams for defeating Maynard.
Coach Seegraves wants to thank the "Mohawk Student Hype" section for their energy last night. It helped lead the Mohawks to a victory. Bring the energy again tonight against Corning.
Attention Seniors: Senior profiles are due TODAY, Friday, December 3. Paper forms can be turned in to Mrs. Natalie or Mrs. Diana sent a google form to your email that can be filled out online.
There will be a Junior High (7th & 8th grade) baseball meeting Friday 12/3 @ 9:00 in the old gym. Students are to report to their 2nd hour class. The meeting will last about 15 minutes and then they will return to class.
ML FBLA members will have a meeting this Friday in Miss Sadie's room during 1st lunch. Please eat first and then report to her classroom.
Art Club Members: If you have a wish list form turn it into Mrs. Tate now. Secret Santa names will be given out today. Secret Santa will start next Wednesday. The Art Club party will be December 14th, during 5th period.
There will be a Drama meeting on Thursday, Dec. 9 for anyone interested in participating in a production in the Spring.
Homecoming Week days are:
- Monday- PJ & Anything But a Backpack Day;
- Tuesday- White Lie T-shirt Day;
- Wednesday- Jersey Day;
- Thursday- Country vs. Country Club Day;
- Friday- Mohawk Spirit Day
The Educator Rising Chapter will meet Monday, December 6, 2021 at noon in the Piggott School District Board Room for a short meeting to discuss the upcoming Educator Rising Conference that will be held on Wednesday December 8, 2021 at ASU. Please dismiss the following members at 11:50am to be able to attend the meeting: Elisabeth Householder, Taylor Peters, Jasmine Warbritton, Isabella Woods, Brileigh Daniels, Mark Gilkison, Ailea Eads, Natalie Burrow, Libby Brantley. Kayden Raymer, Jacquline Clark, Alyssa Russell, Jina Clifford, Lily Wagster, August Glud, Keaton Wicker
BAND-Please excuse the following band students to come to the band room 2nd period on Monday to practice with the high school band for our upcoming band concert. I will make sure they pick up any work they have due for you that day. Jacquline Clark, Jocelyn Fraser
BAND-Please excuse the following band students to come to the band room 3rd period on Thursday to practice with the 8th graders for our upcoming band concert. I will make sure they pick up any work they have due for you that day. Rachael Deggans, Dagan Frerking, Hunter Kinnard, Sebastian Mayberry, Chris Price, Kayden Reel, Alex Scott, Rebecca Woolery
Mrs. Little would like to thank all FCCLA members who attended the District 3 meeting. It was an awesome day. Also, Congratulations to Emma Riddle and Haley Hanners they received Gold for the Chapter in Review Event, Chloe Sexton and Autumn Covert received Silver in the Sustainability Event and Tamia Davis received Silver in the Early Child Event. All qualified to compete at State.
The Spanish Club will have a lunch meeting on Friday. Please bring your lunch to Room 232 during Second Lunch.
Seniors: If you are 18 and interested in taking EMT courses through BRTC Paragould - starting in January on Tuesday and Thursday evenings - see Mrs. Amber.
Seniors: If you are not interested in taking the WorkKeys certification, I need your opt-out form brought back to me before Christmas break. If you need another copy, see Mrs. Amber.
Art club members: We'll work on boxes Tuesday and Friday night starting at 5, in the art room.
FBLA Senior High members should bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Arkansas Children's Hospital by next Wednesday, December 8. A list of acceptable items can be picked up from Mrs. Peters or in the office. FBLA will have a holiday party for those who participate. Details on the party will be announced later. Those who would rather donate money may contribute $3 to also be eligible to attend.
Students wanting to take an ASU concurrent class for the Spring 2022 semester - see Mrs. Amber. We have to register BEFORE Christmas Break. You will have to have qualifying scores to register.
Students interested in taking concurrent Biology next semester with Mrs. Russom - see Mrs. Amber. It is 4th hour and you must have a 19 on the Reading section of the ACT or a 251 on the Accuplacer in Reading. You can take the accuplacer through BRTC. See Mrs. Amber if you are interested. Registration begins next week.
Beta Announcements:
- Any students in 11th or 12th grade who believe they are eligible for Beta should bring a copy of their transcripts to Mrs. Flowers in Room 225 for consideration.
- Any former Beta members who wish to remain active need to bring their $10 dues to Mrs. Flowers in Room 225 by December 18.
- 9th and 10th grade students who received invitations to join Beta should return their forms and/or dues to Mrs. Flowers in Room 225 by December 18.
Miss Sadie will have Mohawk and Senior tattoos for sale in her room on game days during basketball season for $1.
********************************************************************************************************Upcoming SPORTS :
- FRIDAY--Boys Basketball vs Corning at home beginning at 5:00 with 7th grade/Jr. High/Sr. High.
Monday, Dec 6 - Girls Basketball at Gosnell beginning at 5:00 7th/Jr/Sr/ Dismiss at 2:30
Saturday, Dec. 4 - 7th Grade Boys, Jr Boys, and Jr Girls at Rivercrest beginning at 12:00 noon.
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Students: According to the handbook- Pajama bottoms, Pajama tops, house shoes, and Blankets are NOT permitted. Please do not carry blankets to school.
***ALSO, according to the handbook p. 38, No student may be checked out for the purpose of lunch.
****New Guidelines for Covid-19. •The definition of a close contact in a school setting has changed from within 6 feet for 15 minutes to within 3 feet for 15 minutes.
- •Test-to-stay protocols now apply to extracurricular activities instead of only applying to the school day.
- Remember: •Vaccination eliminates the need for quarantine., •If both the case and the contact are masked, there is no need for quarantine.
ATTENTION: Students are not to park on the back side of the New Gym. Please park in the main parking lot or Sr Football at Old Gym. Reminder: Students are not to go to their vehicles during class, between classes or anytime during the day without permission.
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**Seniors: Applications for the National School Plant Management Association scholarship are now available. The deadline for applications is December 15, 2021. Click this link to open: NSPMA Scholarship 2022 Applications should be submitted to: NSPMA21@outlook.com If you have questions about the application, please contact Mike Mertens at 501-372-1691 or m.mertens@theaaea.org.
**ASU Scholarship--Incoming Arkansas Freshmen May Eligible for L2H Award
Up to seven students from around the state of Arkansas will be awarded the License2Howl scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. These scholarships are valued at $5,000 for the year and are renewable. The L2H application process runs from Oct 1, 2021, until Feb. 1, 2022. -- L2H scholarships are made possible because of Arkansans who purchased the A-State license plate and are for Arkansas residents who will be full-time freshmen on the Jonesboro campus in Fall 2021. Qualified applicants must have a minimum ACT Superscore of 23 and a high school GPA of 3.25 or above. The selection committee will evaluate demonstrated leadership qualities and student involvement. Each applicant must submit the required paperwork through Arkansas State University's privately funded scholarships portal and must include a L2H essay. For more information about criteria or how to apply for the L2H scholarship, please click "More Details" or contact Tara Thomason with the A-State Alumni Association by phone, 870-972-2718 or by email, tthomason@AState.edu.
**Seniors: Williams Baptist University has an exciting new work initiative that could potentially help your students graduate debt-free! Check out the Williams Works link on the Williams Baptist University website - https://williamsbu.edu/
Seniors: Army ROTC National High School Scholarships are available. Visit https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html
Seniors: The Thea Foundation offers different scholarship opportunities. Visit theafoundation.org/scholarships for more information and deadlines.
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LUNCH MENUS-
Friday, Dec 3 - Breakfast-- Sausage Egg Biscuit, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Fruit, Milk --2nd Choice- Chef Salad, Wrap
Monday, Dec 6 - Breakfast - Breakfast Bar, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch - Sweet and Sour Chick, Brown Rice, Fortune Cookie, Oriental Blend Vegetables, Fruit, Milk--2nd Choice -Chicken Sandwich, Chef Salad, Wraps
Tuesday, Dec 7 - Breakfast - Chocolate Chip Muffin, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch - Hamburger, Tater Tots, Green Beans, Fruit, Milk--2nd Choice - Chicken Strips, Chef Salad, Wraps
Wednesday, Dec 8 - Breakfast - Waffles, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch - Cheeseburger Mac Bake, Whole Wheat Bosco Stick, Green Beans, Fruit, Milk--2nd Choice - Hamburger Chef Salad, Wraps
Thursday, Dec 9 - Breakfast - French Toast Sticks, Syrup, Sausage Patty, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch - Vegetable Beef Soup, Grilled cheese sandwich, Fruit, Milk--2nd Choice - Chef Salad, Wraps
Friday, Dec 10 - Breakfast - Mini Pancakes, Syrup, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch - Soft Tacos, Pinto Beans, Lettuce, Sour Cream, Fruit, Milk--2nd Choice - Mini Corn Dogs, Chef Salad, Wraps