MJH e-News: Week of Dec 1-8

Saturday, Dec 1 (10:00am): Honor Band Practice in Cafeteria
Monday, Dec 3 (1:50pm): Girls Basketball Pictures-8th Grade
Monday, Dec 3 (2:35pm): Girls Basketball Pictures-7th Grade
Monday, Dec 3 (7pm):  MJH Band Concert
Wednesday, Dec 5 (6:45am): Student Council Meeting in P5
Wednesday, Dec 5 (3:30pm):  Choir attends MHS Madrigal Dinner
Thursday,  Dec 6 (7am): FCA in W119
Thursday, Dec 6 (8:45am): PTO Meeting
Thursday, Dec 6:  Teacher Christmas Luncheon hosted by PTO
Thursday, Dec 6 (4pm): Girls Basketball vs Waller Shultz (Home)
Thursday, Dec 6 (5pm): Boys Basketball vs Waller Shultz (Away)
Friday & Saturday, Dec 7-8 (times TBA): Boys Basketball A-Team Tournament @ Huntsville
Friday & Saturday, Dec 7-8 (times TBA): Girls Basketball A-Team Tournament @ MJH
Friday, Dec 7 (6:30pm):  All Region Band Clinic @ McCullough Jr High
Saturday, Dec 8 (8:30am):  Band Christmas Parade
Saturday, Dec 8: Montgomery Historical Society Cookie Walk
Saturday, Dec 8 (9am): All Region Band Clinic and Concert @ McCullough Jr High

Looking Ahead…
Monday, Dec 10 (7pm): Choir Winter Concert @ MHS
Tuesday, Dec 11 (2:45pm): Student Council Christmas Party
Wednesday, Dec 12: Final Exams -7th & 8th Period
Thursday, Dec 13: Final Exams-1st, 2nd & 3rd Periods
Thursday, Dec 13: Early Release @ 11:30am
Friday, Dec 14: Final Exams-4th, 5th & 6th Periods
Friday, Dec 14: Early Release @11:30

Teacher Christmas Luncheon & Cookie Walk

MJH PTO will host our annual Teacher Holiday Luncheon & Cookie Walk on Thursday, December 6th.  Bring 2 dozen of your finest holiday treats – cookies or dessert bars to share with our teachers.  Please deliver cookie treats on Thursday Dec. 6 to MJH front office, labeled as ‘Teacher Luncheon”, and include your name, name of dessert & copy of the recipe if you wish to share.

We need volunteers to help setup starting at 10 am, and food servers as well as cleanup crew until 12:30. We will also need assistance with the Teacher Cookie Walk from 10am-12:30pm. Please email Teresa Neel at mstneel@gmail.com if you are available to help volunteer.

MJHS Spelling Bee

Congratulations go out to Tara Wunderlich for placing 1st in this year’s spelling bee with the word  c-o-a-l-e-s-c-e-n-c-e.   Tara will represent Montgomery Junior High in the Area Spelling Bee in February – Go, Tara!!  Honors also go out to 2nd and 3rd place spellers Hope Chang and Peter Schier respectively. 

Mr. Clark, our English Teacher Spelling Bee Sponsor, did an amazing job with this year’s spell-off.   Thank-you Mr. Clark for making spelling fun for all those that participated!  Also, a special “Thank You” goes out to MJH PTO Spelling Bee Chair, Hazel Ellis, and PTO parent volunteers who helped make this year’s Spelling Bee one to be remembered. Thank you also to Mr. Jordan and Mr. Greg for all their preparatory help. A big round of applause goes out to teacher volunteers Mrs. Kolstad, Mrs. Duncan, Ms. Desmond, and Mrs. Crews for assisting and judging. Special thanks also goes to Mrs. Storseth for the use of her stage.

Montgomery Historical Society Cookie Walk

It’s that time of year for the annual Christmas in Montgomery and the Montgomery Historical Society Cookie Walk fundraiser.  The 21st annual Cookie Walk and the 35th Candlelight Home Tour will take place on Saturday, December 8th.  Breakfast with Santa begins at 8am and the Christmas Parade starts at 11am.  The Cookie Walk will open at 12 noon.  The Historic Home Tour is from 4-8pm.  The parents and students in Montgomery ISD are the event’s biggest supporters.  The Montgomery Historical Society is requesting that each MISD student bake and donate at least 2-4 dozen of their most beautiful holiday cookies.  The community loves to see the uniqueness and variety that come in on this special event.  What a great way to spend some family time making those old holiday recipes.  Please click this Cookie Walk Info Sheet link for more details about this wonderful holiday event.

MJH Library Gingerbread Contest

The MJH Library Gingerbread Contest is well under way!  We had over 30 teams enter.  Parents are welcome to come see all of the creativity that is being showcased in the library through Tuesday, December 4th...and cast your vote.  Students have been bringing in money to vote for their favorite creations and can continue to cast their votes through Tuesday, December 4th, as well.  All the money raised will go towards purchasing new books for the students here at MJH. We have already raised over $300.   The first, second, and third place winners will be sent to the Montgomery Historical Cookie Walk, where they will be entered into a silent auction to help raise money for the Montgomery Historical Society.  Thanks to all the teams who entered.  A lot of time and creativity went into this event.  Our students are amazing!

MJH Christmas Sale on Spirit Wear!!!!

Looking for a great Christmas gift idea?  MJH PTO is offering a SALE!  MJH Spirit Wear is available at discounted prices for a limited time only. 

Friday, Nov 16th - Friday, Dec 7th

• Montgomery T-Shirts $10
• Montgomery Zip-Front Hoodies $20
• Montgomery Fleece-Lined Blankets $30

Click here to order your Spirit Items online today.

Don't miss out on these special discounted prices.  Items are going quickly, so order yours before they’re gone!!!!

Order your Yearbook!

Order your MJH Yearbook today!

Click on the link below to order your 2012-2013 yearbook and personal ad.
http://shop.balfour.com/smi73020/catalog/category/view/s/your-yearbook/id/312623/

Yearbooks are $45 for a 144 page yearbook.  Price increases to $50 after Dec 1.  Personal ads (3”x3”) on sale for $25.  All ads due Dec 15. Books will be delivered in May.  Contact Mrs. Dickson if you have any questions.

December Early Release Dates

Mark your calendar for Early Release dates and times during the month of December for MJH & MHS. 

• Thursday, Dec 13, 2012 (11:30am)
• Friday, Dec 14, 2012 (11:30am)

MJH Basketball

MJH Basketball is getting started. 

Good luck this season to our MJH Basketball Teams!!!

Click here for a copy of the MJH Girls Basketball Schedule.

Click here for a copy of the MJH Boys Basketball Schedule.

MJH Lady Bears Girls Basketball

7th grade A team: The Lady Bear 7th grade A team rolled over Magnolia last night.  It was a high scoring game.  It took everyone on the team to accomplish the win. Great Job Lady Bears!

7th grade B-Team:  Last weekend, our Lady Bear 7th grade B team competed in the Lady Bulldog basketball tournament. The girls fell short, during the first game Friday night, against Bear Branch. However, they came back Saturday morning ready to win! The girls played great, defeating both Tomball and Claughton Jr. High to win the consolation bracket. Great way to start the Thanksgiving break girls! Thursday night, the Lady Bear 7th grade B team took the court against the Magnolia Lady Bulldogs. The girls started off strong and continued to play aggressive the entire game. We played great defense and let the Lady Bulldogs score only ONE basket. Our Lady Bears claimed the victory with a final score of 34-2! Come support your Lady bears next Thursday at home!

7th grade C-Team: This week, our Lady Bear 7th grade C team started their season off with a huge win over the Lady Bulldogs. Our Lady Bear's played great defense, refusing to let the Lady Bulldogs score. The girl's shot the ball every change they got. The Lady Bear's worked hard till the final buzzer, winning 42-0. Awesome job last night girls!

8th grade A-Team: The Lady Bear Basketball 8th grade A team took the court last night for their first official game.  Coming out with high energy and excitement they beat the Magnolia bulldogs 39-10.  We had awesome pressing and defense from Narissa Collier, Kyndall Linscomb, Logan Szymszack, and Megan Tshumperlin.  We had great shooting from Dani St. Pe and Maggie Page.  Some solid rebounds and blocks by Kaci Polk.  And awesome ball handling from Bethany Persons and Marli Lemons.  Well done for our first game Ladies, look forward to our next game on thursday!  Have a great weekend!

8th grade B-Team: The Lady Bear B team took down Magnolia Junior High last night 29-14 to kick off district.  This was the second time these ladies have beaten Magnolia this season.  Great job and good luck against Schultz Junior High next week!

MJH PTO Blog

Please visit our Montgomery Junior High PTO Blog to find out more about what's going on at MJH!  Need to contact us?  Please email us at mjhptomailbox@gmail.com . If you have information that you would like included in the e-blast, please contact me at nunnmama@gmail.com . 

Spirit Wear Sale!!!

Spirit Wear Sale!!!!

Montgomery Junior High PTO is offering a SALE!
Looking for a great Christmas gift idea?  

MJH Spirit Wear 

at discounted prices for a limited time only 

Friday, Nov 16th - Friday, Dec 7th
Don't miss out on these special discounted prices.  
Items are going quickly, so order yours before they’re gone!!!!  

Short Sleeve T-Shirt $10

Zip Front Hoodie $20

5' x 5' Fleece Lined Blanket $30

Order your Spirit Items online today by adding the items to your cart below. Choose from the drop-down menu to choose the correct size.  Be sure to include your child's name and grade level during the checkout process.  

SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT

Youth Large Adult Medium Adult Large Adult XL Adult XXL

ZIP-FRONT HOODIE

Adult Small Adult Medium Adult Large Adult XL Adult XXL

BLANKET

Fleece Lined Blanket

Weeks of Nov 16 & Nov 23

Nov 19-23: Thanksgiving Break – No school
Monday, Nov 26 (5pm): Boys Basketball Parent Meeting in Big Gym
Tuesday, Nov 27 (3pm): MJH Spelling Bee
Wednesday, Nov 28 (6:45am): Student Council Meeting in P5
Thursday, Nov 29 (7am): FCA in W119
Thursday, Nov 29 (4pm): Girls Basketball @ Magnolia
Thursday, Nov 29 (5pm): Boys Basketball @ Huntsville
Saturday, Dec 1 (10am): Honor Band Practice in Cafeteria
Monday, Dec 3 (7pm): MJH Band Concert
Wednesday, Dec 5 (3:30pm): Choir attends MHS Madrigal Dinner
Thursday, Dec 6: Teacher Christmas Luncheon hosted by PTO
Saturday, Dec 8 (3:30am): Band Christmas Parade
Saturday, Dec 8: Montgomery Historical Society Cookie Walk

MJHS Spelling Bee 11/27/2012

Montgomery Junior High School PTO is proud to present our participation in this year's 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee Competition. The spell-off takes place after school at MJHS on Tuesday, November 27th. We would also like to provide our 93 participants with after school snacks/drinks and need a few volunteers to make this event a special one for all our kids.
Please click this link to learn more and to signup to volunteer.
MJHS PTO would like to thank: The Spirit of Texas Bank for purchasing gift cards for our 1st place $75, 2nd place $50 and 3rd place $25 place winners!

• Parents are invited to stay and watch
• Only the first (1st) place winner advances to represent MJHS at the Regional Competition
• Students have been provided with an informative packet and list of words to practice on their own
• 93 students have enrolled to participate
• Scripps website:  http://www.spellingbee.com

MJH Christmas Sale on Spirit Wear!!!!

Looking for a great Christmas gift idea? MJH PTO is offering a SALE! MJH Spirit Wear is available at discounted prices for a limited time only.
Friday, Nov 16th - Friday, Dec 7th
Montgomery T-Shirts $10
Montgomery Zip-Front Hoodies $20
Montgomery Fleece-Lined Blankets $30
Click here to order your Spirit Items online today. Don't miss out on these special discounted prices. Items are going quickly, so order yours before they’re gone!!!!

Early Release Dates & Times

Mark your calendar for upcoming Early Release dates and times for MJH & MHS.
Thursday, Dec 13 (11:30am)
Friday, Dec 14 (11:30am)
Friday, Jan 25 (11:30)

Order your Yearbook!

Order your MJH Yearbook today!Click on the link below to order your 2012-2013 yearbook and personal ad.http://shop.balfour.com/smi73020/catalog/category/view/s/your-yearbook/id/312623/
Yearbooks are $45 for a 144 page yearbook. Price increases to $50 after Dec 1. Personal ads (3”x3”)on sale for $25. All ads due Dec 15. Books will be delivered in May. Contact Mrs. Dickson if you have any questions.

MJH Basketball

MJH Basketball is getting started.
Good luck this season to our MJH Basketball Teams!!!
Click here for a copy of the MJH Girls Basketball Schedule.
Click here for a copy of the MJH Boys Basketball Schedule.

MJH Lady Bears Girls Basketball

This week our Lady Bear 7th grade B team took the court against Mance Park. The girls started off strong in the first 2 quarters, scoring 20 points. The Ladybears played good defense and gave up very few points. During the second half, the girls played great offense but just could not clench the win against Mance Park. Our Lady Bears headed to Magnolia this weekend to begin their first tournament of the season! Good job this week, girls.

MJH e-News: Week of Nov 9-16

Monday, Nov 12: Gingerbread House entry forms due
Nov 12-16 (3:30-5pm): Boys Basketball Tryouts
Tuesday, Nov 13: Lifetouch Fall Picture Retakes
Wednesday, Nov 14 (6:45am): Student Council Meeting in P5
Thursday, Nov 15 (6:45am): Choir Social
Thursday, Nov 15 (7am): FCA in W119
Thursday, Nov 15 (2pm): Pep Rally – Nerd Theme
Thursday, Nov 15 (4:30pm): Girls Basketball vs Mance Park @ MJH
Friday, Nov16: Girls Basketball "B" Tournament @ Magnolia JH (times TBA)
Saturday, Nov 17: Girls Basketball "B" Tournament @ Magnolia JH (times TBA)
A look ahead...
**Nov 19-25: Thanksgiving Break – No school
**Tuesday, Nov 27 (3pm): MJH Spelling Bee
**Monday, Dec 3 (7pm): MJH Band Concert
**Wednesday, Dec 5 (3:30pm): Choir attends MHS Madrigal Dinner
**Thursday, Dec 6: Teacher Christmas Luncheon hosted by PTO
**Saturday, Dec 8 (3:30am): Band Christmas Parade
**Saturday, Dec 8: Montgomery Historical Society Cookie Walk

Picture Retakes

Picture retakes will be on Tuesday, November 13 during all three lunches. If your child was absent on picture day, a school picture must be taken. If you want retakes, bring your original packet to return to the photographer. You may also take pictures for an additional packet if you bring money to buy the packet. Also, if you have not received your pictures from LifeTouch and you paid for them, LifeTouch is requesting that you take a retake to ensure you get your school pictures.

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest

Create a team of 3-5 members and give your team a name. Get with friends from clubs, organizations, departments etc… No Solo Projects…Submit a $5 entry fee for your team to participate to the library. Bring any of your supplies to school and work on your gingerbread projects before school, during lunch, or after school Nov. 5th – Nov. 16th in the library OR create your gingerbread projects on your own time at home and bring your finished project to school by 7:30 AM on Wednesday, Nov. 28th. The gingerbread houses will be put on display in the library. Students can bring in pennies to vote for their favorite gingerbread house. Or… bring in nickels, dimes and/or quarters to subtract votes. If you are “penniless”, you may bring in dollar bills but you must tell Mrs. LaBruyere if you want it to count for or against the team before you put it in the piggy bank. The money raised will go towards purchasing more books, audiobooks, eBooks, and reading incentive awards. The winning team will get a feature on Bear Buzz, a space in the yearbook, and Bragging Rights. Prizes will be given out for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams and will be sent to the Montgomery Historical Society Cookie Walk for a silent auction. Approved Decorating Materials: Anything EDIBLE… Please bring your house on a cookie sheet, sturdy poster board, cake stand, or other sturdy material… Glue guns may not be used to assemble houses. Be creative! THINK “OUTSIDE THE HOUSE!” For more information, please contact our librarian, Stacy LaBruyere.

MJH Choir

The MJH Choir recently attended the 2012 UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest and 44 students earned Division 1 ratings on their solos! This is an incredible accomplishment for these students. MJH Choir Director Alice Lothman said, "I am proud to work with each of these students, and I applaud their hard work in preparing for this contest. Their success was well deserved!"

Students who received Division 1's: Kailey Axmaker, Madison Berrier, Hope Capps, Kayla Cardona, Corrine Carswell, Mackenzie Clare, Mackenzie Coleman (not pictured), Felicity Collier (not pictured), Katy Flynn, Rashannie Grimes, Mary Haggerty, Kayla Hanson, Katelyn Joye, Jordan Lockey (not pictured), Melanie McCreary, Jennifer Mejia, Krystal Moore (not pictured), Chloe Patterson, Bethany Person (not pictured), Lara Petterson, Natalee Reed, Elia Rogers, Ale Salido Rico, Grace Seelbach, Harley Seggerman, Elizabeth Sells, Caroline Silva, Jayden Swearingen, Reagan Swearingen, Mallory Talbert, Nia Teague, Jessica Vandine, Taylor Wachel, Olivia Wade, Katie Wallace, Lauren Williams, Mikayla Williams, Hannah Wixson, Keaton Bussell, Connor Faucheux (not pictured), Kenton Hignett, Mason Lacour, Alex Nelson, and Daniel Watters. Also pictured: Brittany Bridges, Summer Hensley, Paige Hoffman, Caroline Leigh, Nicole Marcozzi, Anna Nixon, Lindsey Riney, Madyson Silvio, and Kaleena Sunday.

Jr Belles

Congratulations to the following girls...
Spirit Girls of the Week: Isabel Espinoza and Cassidy Poehl
Dancers of the Week: Micayla Andrews and Tori May
Jr Belles of the Week: Morgan Roberts and Karla Courts
Cheerleaders of the Week: Jessica Baker and Brittany Anderson

Montgomery Bears

MHS Varsity Football: The Montgomery Bears Varsity Football team plays away on Friday, November 9 at 7:30 vs Magnolia. Good luck Bears! Click here for a copy of the high school football schedule.

MJH Lady Bear Basketball has begun. Good luck this season to our MJH Girls Basketball Teams!!! Click here for a copy of the MJH Lady Bear Basketball Schedule.

Boys Basketball Tryouts

Boys Basketball tryouts will begin on November 12 and end November 16. Students are required to have a physical on file with the school or in their possession at the time of tryouts in order to tryout. If you are not sure you have a physical on file, check with Coach Washington. All students will have tryouts after school. 7th graders will tryout in the Auxilliary gym from 3:30-5pm and 8th graders will tryout in the main gym from 3:30-5pm. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Washington.

Football Highlights

SCOREBOARD:
7th grade Purple A vs Waller (22-7 win)
7th grade Purple B vs Waller (20-0 loss)
7th grade Gold A vs Waller Schultz (37-0 win)
7th grade Gold B vs Waller Schultz (2-0 loss)
8th grade Purple A vs Waller (16-12 loss)
8th grade Purple B vs Waller (8-6 loss)
8th grade Gold A vs Waller Schultz (28-0 win)
8th grade Gold B vs Waller Schultz (20-0 win) 
7th Grade Purple Football: The 7th grade Purple football team traveled to Waller to face off in their final football game against the Bulldogs. The A-Team came out and scored quick on their first two possessions. They eventually won 22-6. The B-Team played hard but couldn’t keep anything going offensively. They lost 20-0. Congratulations on a good season and good luck next year in football.
7th Grade Gold Football: This week the 7th grade Gold A-Team won their final game of the season 37-0 and claimed the district championship. In the game, the Bears had six different players score touchdowns. They were Jacob Prigmore, Austin Pritchett, Jordan Hood, Trayveon Franklin, Ben Sheilds, and Parker McCown. Tristyn Gese had two interceptions and Jaden Miestad added an extra point. Excellent job in the game and going undefeated in district play. The 7th grade Gold B-Team played a hard fought defensive battle against the Schulze Bulldogs but came up short, ending with a 2-0 loss. The two standouts of the night were punter Luke Coleman and the big hit of the night went to Jake Rogers. Way to fight to the end, Bears.
8th Grade Purple Football: The 8th grade Purple team played Waller Junior High this week. The Purple A-Team was in a defensive battle from start to finish. Jacob Gallatin and Gage Arnold both scored touchdowns for the Bears. Unfortunately, the Bears lost 12-16. In the Purple B-Team game, the Bulldogs came out and scored an early touchdown, but the Bears answered right back with a score of our own from Cody McCrorey, making the score 6-8 with the Bulldogs leading. The Bears fought hard all night but could not overcome the two point deficit. Good job Bears from all the coaches.
8th Grade Gold Football: The Montgomery Gold team traveled to Waller this week. The Gold A-Team played like it was the last game they would ever play. The Bears set the tone for the game from the opening kickoff as the Bears Drew Smith caught the kick and took it to the house, 75 yards, for the score. This would not be the only time our Bears would see pay dirt as just two drives later Josh Pruett ran one in for 6. The Bears quarterback, Justin Garza, threw the ball great and as the 2nd half started he found Waverly Hampton streaking down the sideline and hit him in stride for the 6 points. Then in the fourth quarter, the Bears found the end zone one more time as Obrien Williams took the pitch and scampered 35 yards for the touchdown. The Bears offensive line, Kyle Herridge, Blake Hudgens, Brad Martin, Garrett McCray, Quentin Edmiston and Kasey Clark really did a great job of making holds for the running back. But the real story of the night was the Bears defense as they shut out the Bulldogs offense as your Bears stomped the Bulldogs 28-0. This defense has played great all year and has helped us win and be in many close games. Some standouts on defense were Chad Phillips, Jacob Trow, Nick Beasley, Jason Erving, Tim Poldo, Jake Villarubia and Dylan Wright. The coaches want to say thanks to the Gold A-Team for playing hard every game and until the end of every game. The Gold B-Team started the night off first and they started it off with a bang. This Bears team has done an outstanding job this year of running the football due to a couple of great running backs in Hunter Grimmett and Carson DeCoster. This game would be no different as the Bears ran all over the Bulldogs all night and never looked back as they routed the Bulldogs 20-0. The Bears have had great play from every position this year and it had made it a very fun year for the coaches and thanks for playing hard this year. Great job!

Week of Nov 2-9

Friday, Nov 2: MJH Band Night @ MHS Football Game
Monday, Nov 5 (5 & 6:30pm): 7th Grade Purple Football vs Waller JH (Away)
Monday, Nov 5 (5 & 6:30pm): 7th Grade Gold Football vs Schultz Waller (Home)
Tuesday, Nov 6: Election Day – VOTE!
Tuesday, Nov 6 (5 & 6:30pm): 8th Grade Purple Football vs Waller JH (Away)
Tuesday, Nov 6 (5 & 6:30pm): 8th Grade Gold Football vs Schultz Waller (Away)
Wednesday, Nov 7 (6:45am): Student Council Meeting in P5
Thursday, Nov 8 (7am): FCA in W119
Thursday, Nov 8 (8:45am): PTO Meeting
Thursday, Nov 8 (4:30 & 5:30pm): 7th & 8th grade Girls (A&B) Basketball Scrimmage at A&M Consolidated MS
**Nov 12-16 (3:30pm): Boys Basketball Tryouts

MJH PTO

PTO Meeting: Please come to our November PTO meeting on Thursday, November 8th at 8:45. Hope to see you there!
MJH Fall Dance:  The junior high PTO fundraiser dance, “A Neon Night to Remember,” was a huge success!  More than 650 students attended the dance, decked out in neon and dancing to their favorite songs.  Thank you to the MANY volunteers who offered their time and talents to preparing to make the dance such a great event!!!!  Also, thank you to the parent and teacher chaperones who volunteered the night of the dance.  We appreciate you!  It's great to have such awesome parent support at MJH!

Teacher Birthdays:  The November Teacher Birthday celebration will take place on November 8, 2012 and will be dessert items only.  The turnout for October was great so let's keep up the momentum for November and December.  Email Sabrina Flowers at breenaboo@yahoo.com with what you will be bringing and please make sure it is at least 20 servings.  Items need to be there no later than the start of the PTO meeting (8:45am).

MJHS Veteran’s Day Celebration - Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 -- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

7:30am  Parent volunteers arrive

7:45am  Veteran guests begin arriving

8:30am  Breakfast served to Veterans in School Commons Area

9:30am  Patriotic Program and School Assembly in Gym

Each year MJHS students, teachers and administration salute Montgomery area military Veterans with a breakfast and program event.  The celebration includes MJHS students serving breakfast to about 300 Veterans and presenting a patriotic program. Parent volunteers (men and women) are needed to ensure the event continues its outstanding community reputation.

Please click this link to volunteer for our Veterans Day Celebration and to see the areas and times volunteers are needed.  PLEASE SIGN UP USING THIS LINK TODAY!

Updates and additional instructions will be sent to you on the Monday before the event.  For questions regarding Veteran's Day, email Dina Livermore dina@mplusgroup.com

NJHS & Student Council Penny Harvest

NJHS and Student Council will be hosting a “Penny Harvest Nov 5-9 as this year’s food drive by collecting loose change to benefit the Montgomery County Food Bank.  Students need to search their homes and neighborhoods for stray pennies and other coins to donate.  A competition will be held between 7^th grade and 8^th grade to see who can collect the most coins during lunches.

Montgomery Bears

MHS Varsity Football:   The Montgomery Bears Varsity Football team plays at home on Friday, November 2 at 7:30 vs Bryan Rudder.  Good luck Bears!   Click here for a copy of the high school football schedule. 

Junior High Football:  Next week is the final week of junior high football.  Good luck to the Montgomery Bears Junior High football teams!!!!  7th Grade teams play on Mondays and 8th Grade Teams play on Tuesdays.  B-Team games begin at 5pm and A-Team games begin at 6:30.  Click here for a copy of the junior high football schedule.

MJH Lady Bear Basketball is getting started.  Good luck this season to our MJH Girls Basketball Teams!!!  Click here for a copy of the MJH Lady Bear Basketball Schedule.

MJH Lady Bears Girls Basketball

The MJH 7th & 8th grade Lady Bears Basketball (A&B) Teams will scrimmage on Thursday, Nov 8 (4:30 & 5:30pm) at A&M Consolidated Middle School.  Good luck girls!

MJH Bears Boys Basketball

MJH Boys’ Basketball tryouts begin on Monday, November 12.  To tryout, you must have a physical on file.  The first boys basketball game will be on Thursday, November 29 at home vs Hunstville.

Football Highlights

SCOREBOARD:

7th grade Purple A vs Waller Schultz (21-0 win)

7th grade Purple B vs Waller Schultz (0-0 tie)

7th grade Gold A vs Willow Wood (7-6 win)

7th grade Gold B vs Willow Wood (0-6 loss)

8th grade Purple A vs Waller Schultz (7-0 win)

8th grade Purple B vs Waller Schultz (27-7 win)

8th grade Gold A vs Willow Wood (20-7 win)

8th grade Gold B vs Willow Wood (32-30 loss)

7th Grade Purple Football:  This week the 7th grade Purple team hosted the Waller Schultz Bulldogs.  The Purple A-Team came out to play this week, firing on all cylinders.  The Bears shutout the Bulldogs, winning 21-0.  The Purple B-Team played great defense, but could not get the ball in the end zone on offense.  The Bears tied 0-0. Great job Bears and good luck next Monday in your final game against Waller.

7th Grade Gold Football:  The 7^th grade Gold A-Team defeated Willow Wood Jr High 7-6.  After trailing 6-0 at half time, Traveon Franklin forced a fumble that Tristyn Gese recovered on the Bears own 2 yard line.  The very next play, Jordan Hood threw a 98 yard bomb to Jacob Prigmore.  Ben Sheilds ran in the extra point to take the lead.  Hood also had an interception, as the defense shut down the Cougars all night.  Great job.  The 7th grade Gold B-team traveled to Tomball where they faced a strong Willow Wood team.  Although the offense failed to score, the defense held their opponents to only one touchdown.  This was the strongest defensive showing for the Bears this year.  Standouts for the Bears were Patrick Locke, Bailen Mills and the entire defensive force unit.  Good job Bears.

8th Grade Purple Football:  The 8^th grade Purple team traveled to Waller Shultz Junior High this week.  The 8^th grade Purple A-Team was in a defensive battle from start to finish with the Bulldogs.  Colton Wilson returned a punt from 50 yards in the 4^th quarter, securing the win for the Bears.  The Bears won 7-0.  The 8^th grade Purple B-Team defeated the Bulldogs 20-7.  The Bears defense played superb.  AJ Hicks, Jesus Dela-Sancha, Brandon Serrano all scored TDs for the Bears.  The Bear defense scored 4 of the 5 TDs.  Good job Bears from all the coaches.  The Purple team will play Waller Junior High on Tuesday, Nov 6 at home.  Please come out and support your team. 

8th Grade Gold Football: The Gold Team was at home this week to take on the Willow Wood Jr. High Wildcats. The Gold A-Team has been in all close games this year but have fallen short in their last 3 games. This would not be the case this week. The Bears had great practices all week and it would pay in the end of this game. The Bears defense played hard all night and allowed only 6 points to show for it. The Bears offense also had a good night as they put up 14 points. And last the special teams got in on the action as they returned the second half kick-off for the touchdown. This would be a team victory all the way as your Bears beat the Wildcats from Willow Wood 20-6. The Gold B-Team got the night started off with a bang as they put up more points in this game then they have all year. The Bears offense came out on fire running and throwing the ball all over the field. These guys came into this game poised and ready for the job at hand. Even though they played well they were down 26-7 at halftime. But they made adjustments at halftime and the second half looked nothing like the first half. The Bears came out and scored 23 unanswered points to take the lead 30-26 with 2:00 left in the game. But just 3 plays later the Wildcats running back broke through the defense and ran 50 yards for the score. But the Bears were not done yet. They came out in their no huddle offense and drove the ball down the field to the Wildcats 15 yard line and the clock expired on them as they fell in this one with a score of 32-30. This is one of the best games I have ever been a part of as a Coach. Great Job from Coach Schramm and Coach Payne.

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