MJH eNews: Oct 11-18

“Paws for a Cause” t-shirts

On Fridays during October, MJH students are encouraged to PINK OUT and wear pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month.   Pink “PAWS FOR A CAUSE” t-shirts are still available. The cost is $15 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Susan G Komen Foundation. You can also order a t-shirt by printing the order form and sending it to school with your student Please make checks payable to MJH PTO. Limited quantities are available!

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities at MJH

Use our Sign-Up Genius on-line program to secure your volunteer day and time slot by clicking the Volunteer Opportunity links below.  

• Student Picture Day- Wednesday, Oct 16
• Envelope Labeling - Progress & Report Card Mailings
• MJHS Veteran’s Day Celebration – Monday, Nov 11

MJHS Veteran’s Day Celebration – Monday, November 11th

PTO Members are needed to assist MJHS Staff & Teachers with this annual school event to honor and thank military veterans in the Montgomery community.  Volunteer assignments are day and time specific.  The celebration begins at 8:15am on Monday, Nov. 11, as students greet arriving Veterans who then proceed to cafeteria for breakfast catered by MJHS staff with food & beverage assistance from students and PTO volunteers.  After brief remarks, Veterans move to Gym and are greeted by MJHS student body seated on the bleachers.  Principal McFadden and staff organize and direct students in a program that includes music, speeches and theatrical performances.  The program ends around 10:30am and Veterans depart school and students return to class.  Please consider joining with PTO Veteran's Day Chairmen Jackie Kimball and Patti Chavez as a volunteer for this very special celebration at MJHS.   Volunteers will receive email updates and detailed information nearer to event date.  Click here to volunteer for the Veteran’s Day Celebration.

NJHS Pennies for Patients

National Junior Honor Society has started their Pennies for Patients fundraising campaign for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  We are asking students to bring in their change to donate during lunches.  The campaign will run from October 1-18th, and we would love to surpass our $700.00 goal!  

School Pictures – Oct 16

Fall portraits are pre-pay only, so no proofs will be sent home.  Students received the picture packet information from their ELA teachers this week.  Students will take portraits during ELA classes on Wednesday, October 16.  Retakes will be in November.Volunteers are needed to assist with Fall Picture Day for 7th & 8th grade students on Wednesday, October 16.  To reserve your volunteer spot, please login to SignUp Genius and secure your time slot.  An email reminder will be sent to you several days in advance for the event.  Thanks for helping our students "smile for the camera."

Montgomery Intermediate School Shopping Extravaganza

Mark your calendar and plan to attend the Montgomery Intermediate School Shopping Extravaganza on Saturday, November 2 from 9am-4pm at the Lake Conroe KOA. Admission is $5 per person.  It's a fun day of shopping, just in time for the holiday season! There will be more than 50 unique vendor booths offering home accessories, jewelry, clothing, children’s accessories, food, and much more.  Visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/misshoppingextravaganza.  If you are interested in being a vendor at the show, becoming a sponsor, or advertising in the event program, please contact mis5pto@gmail.com.  

MJH Yearbooks

If you would like to purchase a yearbook, bring $50 cash or check (payable to MJH) to the front office.  We still have a few personal ad spots available.  Cost for a personal ad is $25.  If you would like to order a yearbook online, visit www.balfour.com.

Montgomery Bears Football

The next high school Montgomery Bears Varsity football game is in Brenham on Friday, Oct 11 (7:30pm).  Go Bears!!!  Click here for a copy of the high school football schedule. 

MJH Cheer

Cheerleaders of the Week (last week):

• Cayla Combs
• Ansley Alexander
• Reagan Deaton
• Maiya Franke

Cheerleaders of the Week (this week):

• Ally Gordon
• Cameron “Camie-G” Newhouse

MJH Cross Country

Good luck to our cross country team at the following cross country meets:

• Oct. 11 @ Magnolia Junior High
• Oct. 18 @ Cross Country District Championship Meet @ Tomball (Willow Wood)

Lady Bears Volleyball

Click here for a copy of the junior high volleyball schedule.

7th grade Volleyball: The Lady Bear 7th Grade C Team fought hard for three games, and they came out on top. They played an awesome game! Way to go Lady Bears!  The 7th Grade B Team fought hard for 3 games with Bear Branch, they did not win the game, but they played an outstanding game!  The 7th Grade A Volleyball team dominated Bear Branch in two games last night.  Good serve receive and defense contributed to the WIN!!  Great job girls!  Good luck tomorrow at the Bryan tournament! Great job Lady Bears!

8th grade Volleyball: The 8th Grade C Team continued their winning ways by convincingly taking down Bear Branch in two games 26-24 and 25-8.  The 8th grade B Team came out strong but could not contain Bear Branch and fell in 3 games 25-19; 22-25; and 22-25. In the final game the ladies were down 15-5, and rather than giving up they fought back, rallied, and lost by 3 points.  They came together and played as a team and not once did they give up!   The Lady Bear 8th Grade A Team played their best game of the season, last night against Bear Branch Jr. High. The girls came out a little slow, dropping the first game 16-25. During the second and third games, the Lady Bears refused to lose. We played amazing defense and covered our hitters very well, not to mention the many kills and blocks we had by our front line. The Lady Bears claimed the victory, winning 25-18 and 25-20. The A team heads to Bryan tomorrow for their final tournament. Great job last night girls!!

MJH Football

Click here for the 2013 Montgomery Junior High Football Game Schedule.

MJH Football Itinerary:  

• Tuesday, Oct 15 (5pm/6:30pm): 7th Grade Football - Purple vs Magnolia (@home)
• Tuesday, Oct 15  (5pm/6:30pm): 7th Grade Football – Gold vs Bear Branch (away)
• Wednesday, Oct 16 (5pm/6:30pm): 8th Grade Football - Purple vs Magnolia (away)
• Wednesday, Oct 16 (5pm/6:30pm): 8th Grade Football - Gold vs Bear Branch(away)

Click here for this week’s Football Game Itinerary

Click here for the Alternate Student Travel Form

MJH Football Highlights:

• 7th grade Gold B vs Tomball (12-7 win)

• 7th grade Gold A vs Tomball  (19-13 win)
• 7th grade Purple B vs Bear Branch (13-6 loss)
• 7th grade Purple A vs Bear Branch (20-0 loss)
• 8th grade Gold B vs Tomball (6-0 win)
• 8th grade Gold A vs Tomball (loss)
• 8th grade Purple B vs Bear Branch (26-0 loss)
• 8th grade Purple A vs Bear Branch (28-10 loss)

7th Grade Gold:  The 7th grade Gold B Team traveled to Tomball this week and beat the Cougars 12-7.  Dylan Smith scored two touchdowns for the Bears.  The defense did a great job of holding the Cougars to a single touchdown.  The 7th grade Gold A Team visited the Tomball Cougars this week and played in a thriller.  The game was close all night, but the Bears came out with a 19-13 win.  Scoring touchdowns for the Bears were Connor Wilson, Caleb Schneider and Cole Lehmann.  Caleb Schneider also scored a PAT.  The entire Bear defense played great! Great job from Coach Buss & Coach Dickson.

 7th Grade Purple:  The Montgomery Bears 7th grade Purple football teams hosted Bear Branch this week.  The 7th grade Purple B Team played a tough and physical game but ultimately lost 6-13.  The 7th grade Purple A Team had several opportunities to score and had several key turnovers that resulted in touchdowns for Bear Branch.  Montgomery put up a valiant effort and played hard until the final whistle, but came up short in the end, losing 20-0.  Keep working hard and good luck next week against Magnolia.

8th Grade Gold:  The 8th grade Gold “B” team played Tomball JH this week.  It was a defensive battle from the start.  The score was tied all the way until 2 minutes left in the 4th quarter.  The Bears scored a touchdown from 3 yards out resulting in a winning score of 6-0.  Good job Bears from all the coaches.  The  8^th grade Gold “A” team hosted Tomball JH this week.  The Bears fought hard but lost the contest.  Good Job Bears from all the coaches.

8th Grade Purple:  The Montgomery Purple Team traveled to Bear Branch this past Wednesday. The 8th grade B Team got it started at 5 pm. This was a good game as both teams were ready to play. Bear Branch got the ball first and came out on offense but the Bears defense was also ready and shut them down on their first drive of the game to give the ball to their offense. Both teams played hard all night but Bear Branch was up 20-0 at the half. Your Bears came out from half time on offense and drove the ball down the field but could not get the ball in the end zone all night as Bear Branch finished on top in this on with a final score of 26-0. The Montgomery Purple Team A Team was also at Bear Branch Wednesday night. This was a very exciting came as the Bears got the ball first and drove it down the field and quarterback Jordan Hood found Jacob Prigmore through the air for the touchdown and Jody Miller added the PAT to make the score 8-0. Bear Branch's offense also came out firing away as they to drove the ball and scored with the PAT to make it 8-8. The Bears defense gave up one more score before half time to
bring it to 14-8 just before intermission. The second half was just as exciting as the first as both teams played very good all night but Bear Branch would pull this one out with a final score of 28-10. The Purple A Team has played very good the past two weeks but has sun into two very good football teams. Keep your heads up and keep playing hard, from Coach Payne and Coach Schramm.

A few things this week...

FOOTBALL PRACTICE THIS WEEK

• 7th Grade Football: Afterschool practice will take place on Thursday only of this week. ​No afterschool practice on Friday this week.
• 8th Grade Football: ​No afterschool practice Thursday or Friday this week.

​PTO MEETING TOMORROW

Join us for the next PTO meeting tomorrow, October 10th at 8:45. We'll be making plans for the Veteran's Day program and gearing up for the 7th and 8th grade Duck Dynasty themed dance- "That's a fact Jack!"​

​​"PAWS FOR A CAUSE" T-SHIRTS SOLD AT MJH TOMORROW

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, hot pink “PAWS FOR A CAUSE” t-shirts will be sold tomorrow, Thursday, October 10th, at the PTO meeting and during all lunches that day. The cost is $15 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Susan G Komen Foundation. You can also order t-shirts by printing the order form and sending it to school with your student Please make checks payable to MJH PTO. Limited quantities are available!

MJH eNews: Week of Oct 4 - 12

“PAWS FOR A CAUSE” t-shirts

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, hot pink “PAWS FOR A CAUSE” t-shirts will be sold Thursday, October 10th at the PTO meeting and during all lunches that day. The cost is $15 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Susan G Komen Foundation. You can also order t-shirts by printing the order form and sending it to school with your student Please make checks payable to MJH PTO. Limited quantities are available!

MJH October PTO Meeting

Join us for the next PTO meeting on October 10th at 8:45. We'll be making plans for the Veteran's Day program and gearing up for the 7th and 8th grade Duck Dynasty themed dance- "That's a fact Jack!"

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities at MJH

Use our Sign-Up Genius on-line program to secure your volunteer day and time slot by clicking the Volunteer Opportunity links below.  

• Envelope Labeling - Progress & Report Card Mailings
• Student Picture Day- Wednesday, Oct 16
• MJHS Veteran’s Day Celebration – Monday, Nov 11

MJHS Veteran’s Day Celebration – Monday, November 11th

Volunteers are needed to assist MJHS Staff & Teachers with this annual school event to honor and thank military veterans in the Montgomery community.  Volunteer assignments are day and time specific.  The celebration begins at 8:15am on Monday, Nov. 11, as students greet arriving Veterans who then proceed to cafeteria for breakfast catered by MJHS staff with food & beverage assistance from students and PTO volunteers.  After brief remarks, Veterans move to Gym and are greeted by MJHS student body seated on the bleachers.  Principal McFadden and staff organize and direct students in a program that includes music, speeches and theatrical performances.  The program ends around 10:30am and Veterans depart school and students return to class.  Please consider joining with PTO Veteran's Day Chairmen Jackie Kimball and Patti Chavez as a volunteer for this very special celebration at MJHS.   Volunteers will receive email updates and detailed information nearer to event date.  Click here to volunteer for the Veteran’s Day Celebration.

MJHS Pennies for Patients

National Junior Honor Society has started their Pennies for Patients fundraising campaign for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  We are asking students to bring in their change to donate during lunches.  The campaign will run from October 1-18th, and we would love to surpass our $700.00 goal!  

MJH Schoolwide Fundraiser

The schoolwide fundraiser with Candles & Moore ends on Tuesday, October 8.  Students should turn in their order form and money on Tuesday to Mrs. Jones on stage in the cafeteria before school or to the Assistant Principal's office.  Remember checks are made payable to MJHS.  Thanks for supporting our school!

School Pictures – Oct 16

Volunteers are needed to assist with Fall Picture Day for 7th & 8th grade students on Wednesday, October 16.  To reserve your volunteer spot, please login to SignUp Genius and secure your time slot.  An email reminder will be sent to you several days in advance for the event.  Thanks for helping our students "smile for the camera."

Montgomery Bears Football

The next high school Montgomery Bears Varsity football game is at home on Friday, Oct 4 (7:30pm) vs Waller High School.  Go Bears!!!  Click here for a copy of the high school football schedule. 

Student Council

Student Council meets on Wednesday morning at 6:45 in the portables unless there is a conflict with another event. This year there are over 100 members! On Monday, October 7th all MJH students are encouraged to wear blue in support of our Stomp Out Bullying campaign!!! 

Junior Belles

Congratulations last week to:

Spirit Girls of the Week: Morgan Coleman & Krista Trout

Dancers of the Week: Kelly Ann Kimball & Deavyn Raper

Jr. Belles of the Week: Tori May & Sarah Paddock

Congratulations this week to:

Spirit Girls of the Week: Shea Hurt & Elizabeth May

Dancers of the Week: Katie Marshall & Maddie Hebert

Jr. Belles of the Week: Paris Thackray & Paige DeShano

MJH Cross Country

This past Saturday morning the MJH Cross Country teams competed in the Cy Woods invitational in Houston.  Sophia Matchett came in first place, beating out 80 other runners.  Other top performers were Maddie Poole, Kianna Hargrove, Maddie Flaherty, and Lydia Whaley.  Boys top performers were Emilio Lira, Kolton Piecznski, Mick Coyne, Chris Hymel, and Riley Sample.  Congrats from Coach Jones on a great showing.  Good luck to our cross country team at the following cross country meets:

• Oct. 11 @ Magnolia Junior High
• Oct. 18 @ Willow Wood – District Championship Meet

Lady Bears Volleyball

Click here for a copy of the junior high volleyball schedule.

7th grade Volleyball: The 7th grade A team took home 1st place at the Lynn Lucas tournament this past weekend!  The girls took down Keefer Crossing, Irons, and Brabham to face Bear Branch for the final match.  Taking them three games, we lost the first, won the second, and then won the third game by two points.  It was an exciting fight until the very end! Great job girls! The Lady Bear 7th grade A team fell to Willow Wood last night.  It was a tough game, and the girls fought hard.  We look forward to facing Bear Branch again next week!The 7th grade B team girls played hard all weekend at their tournament in Willis. They beat out Keefer on Friday night, but then fell to York. On Saturday morning, they beat Moorhead, and then won against Brabham to win their consolation bracket. Congrats girls!  Congrats to the 7th grade B team Volleyball girls who beat Willow Wood in three games last night. Shout out to Lauren Prichet, whose 14 serves in a row brought us back in the third game, finishing Willow Wood 25-15.

8th grade Volleyball: After a long hiatus.....everybody get your brooms out - 8th grade had a sweep!  Last night the 8th grade C team took down the 7th grade C team to continue their undefeated season.  The 8th grade B team stormed onto the court and quickly took down Willow Wood Jr. High in 2 games 25-16 and 25-10.  Willow Wood was no match for our strong serves, excellent communication, and great defense! The 8th grade A team took the court last night with confidence, against Willow Wood Jr. High. The girls served tough and scored many aces throughout last night’s match. During the first game, we were unstoppable at the net and defeated the Wildcats 25-13. Coming out strong in the second game, the lady bears played great defense and worked hard for each point. The girls showed no mercy to the Wildcats, clenching the win 25-10. Great job last night Lady Bears and good luck next week against Bear Branch!

MJH Football

Click here for the 2013 Montgomery Junior High Football Game Schedule.

MJH Football Itinerary:  

• Tuesday, Oct 8 (5pm/6:30pm): 7th Grade Football - Purple vs Bear Branch (@home)
• Tuesday, Oct 8  (5pm/6:30pm): 7th Grade Football – Gold vs Tomball (away)
• Wednesday, Oct 9 (5pm/6:30pm): 8th Grade Football - Purple vs Bear Branch (away)
• Wednesday, Oct 9 (5pm/6:30pm): 8th Grade Football - Gold vs Tomball (@home)

Click here for this week’s Football Game Itinerary

Click here for the Alternate Student Travel Form

MJH Football Highlights for Sept 30 & Oct 1:

• 7th grade Gold A Waller (19-0 win)
• 7th grade Gold B vs Waller (7-0 win)
• 7th grade Purple A vs Tomball (8-29 loss)
• 7th grade Purple B vs Tomball (0-7 loss)
• 8th grade Gold A vs Waller (28-0 win)
• 8th grade Gold B vs Waller (18-7 win)
• 8th grade Gold A vs Tomball (36-8 loss)
• 8th grade Purple B vs Tomball (25-20 win)

7th Grade Gold:  no info reported

7th Grade Purple:  no info reported

8th Grade Gold:  The Bears 8th grade Gold B team hosted Waller this week at Junior Bear Stadium.  The Bears played their best game of the season so far. The defense held the Bulldogs to only one score in the last seconds of the contest, and the offense scored on their opening two possessions and converted 18 first downs throughout the game.  Luke Stuart opened up the scoring when Conner Brittain connected with him on a 16 yard strike in the end zone.  Nathaniel Schubert capped of the second drive with a 15 yard touchdown scamper around the left edge, putting the Bears up 12-0.  Matthew Ramirez finished the scoring for the Bears when he took a quick pitch around the right side for 11 yards and the touchdown, late in the 4th quarter.  The final score was 18-7, with the Bears earning a hard fought victory. Congratulations to the Gold B team from Coach Washington and Coach Bourgeois. 

In Gold 8th grade A Team news, the Bears engaged in a hard-hitting, physical battle against the Waller Bulldogs A Team.  The Bears put on an offensive clinic, marching down the field for scores on 4 out of their 5 possessions.  Caleb Campbell scored on a 65 yard run to start the scoring onslaught, following with a 1 yard sneak on the next drive.  Alex Nunn scored on runs of 36 and 27 yards and Luke Coleman connected on 2 point after attempts to put the Bears at 28 points in the game.  The Bears offense rushed for 200 yards and Campbell distributed the ball to 5 different receivers and amassing 130 yards in the air.  Maybe even more impressive than the Gold team offense was the stifling defense.  The Bears “D” pitched a shutout last night, holding the Bulldogs to only 4 first downs and zero points and forcing 5 turnovers.  The final score was 28-0.  Congratulations to the Gold A team from Coach Washington and Coach Bourgeois.

8th Grade Purple:   The Montgomery Purple Team traveled to Tomball Tuesday night to take on the Cougars of Tomball Jr. High. The 8th grade Purple B Team got the night started. The Bears came out flat and the Cougars took advantage as they scored twice in the first quarter and once early in the second quarter to make the game 20-0. The Bears came out with a little different attitude as the defense stepped up and shut Tomball out for the rest of the first half and the Bears offense also got in on the action as quarterback Adam Cantu found a wide open Baylen Mills running down the sideline for the completion and the touchdown to bring the score to 20-7 at halftime. The second half was a totally different story as the Bears came out firing on all cylinders as they started the comeback. The offense found something down deep and came out roaring as quarterback Baylen Mills would hook up Jake Gilmore for three, yes I said three, touchdown passes in the second half alone.  The Bears defense was stifling as they held the Cougars in the second half to no points to end the game on top with a score of 25-20. This was a very fun and exciting game to coach and we are very proud of how hard you fought, from Coach Payne and Coach Schramm. 

The Montgomery 8th grade Purple A Team also traveled to Tomball Tuesday night to take on the Cougars. This game was one of the hardest hitting so far. The Bears came out a little tight and were off a little in the first quarter and Tomball took advantage as they scored twice in the first 5 minutes of the game to make the score 14-0. The second quarter was a little different as we settled down and started playing football. The Bears offense found themselves with the ball right before halftime inside the Cougar 10 yard line but could not get it in the end zone before the clock ran out on the first half with a score of 20-0. The second half was a little different story as the Bears offense took the ball straight down the field for the score to make it 20-8. The Bears defense played great in the second half, along with offense, but the Cougars were just a little too much for us this time as they held to beat the Bears by a score of 36-8. Some stand outs for the Bears were Jody Miller, Treyveon Franklin, Ben Shields, Colton Canada, Dalton Niesner and the Bears Defense who all played hard all night. Great job from Coach Payne and Coach Schramm.