Friday, November 15, 2013

MJH eNews: Nov 15 - 22

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

The annual Veteran’s Day Celebration at MJH honoring our community’s military was outstanding!    Veterans received a warm welcome by our MJH students, were served breakfast in the cafeteria, spent time visiting with one another, and enjoyed a very special program made possible by our talented MJH administrators, faculty, staff, and students.  Thank you to ALL who made this event so memorable for everyone!

MJH PTO

A special “thank you” goes out to MISD Superintendent, Beau Reese, for being our guest speaker at the November PTO meeting at MJH.  Our next PTO meeting will be held on Thursday, Dec 12.  Following the meeting, the PTO Faculty Christmas Luncheon will be held in the library.

Vision & Hearing Screening

Vision & Hearing Screening for all 7th grade students will be on Tuesday, November 19th.  If a student wears glasses or contacts, please be sure they either bring them or wear them for the screening.  Volunteers are needed for the Vision & Hearing screenings during two separate shifts on Tuesday morning.  Please click here to volunteer to help with the Vision & Hearing Screening – Tuesday, Nov 19.

MJH Spelling Bee

The Spelling Bee at MJH will be held on Wednesday, November 20th at 3:15pm in the cafeteria. Refreshments for all students and prizes for the top three places will be provided by local sponsors. Thank you to Spirit of Texas Bank for donating $75, $50 & $25 gift cards for the Spelling Bee winners again this year!  If you are interested in volunteering to help at this event, please sign up here.

MJH Choir

This past Friday, the choir competed at the UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest and brought home 45 First Division medals.  Congratulations to all those who participated.  Ms. Lothman is very proud of all of your hard work!

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 High School Football

The Montgomery Bears will face the Georgetown Eagles in the Bi-District round of the upcoming State Playoffs on Friday, November 15th, 7:30 PM at Merrill Green Stadium (3310 Oak Ridge, Bryan, TX).  Go Bears!!!

 MJH Lady Bears Basketball

  • Friday, Nov 15 & Saturday, Nov 16: Girls Basketball (A Team) Tournament @ Magnolia JH
  • Thursday, Nov 21 (4:30pm/5:30pm): Girls Basketball  (B&A Teams) vs Mance Park @ home
7th Grade Lady Bears:  This past weekend the 7th Grade B Team opened up their season with a 43-2 win over Waller. Saturday morning they played hard against McCullough, but fell short 22-17.  They kept their momentum and finished their tournament with a 44-2 win over Magnolia, finishing in 3rd place.  Great job  girls, and good luck to the A team this weekend.  
8th Grade Lady Bears: On Friday, the Lady Bear 8th grade B team kicked off their season in the Magnolia B team tournament. The Lady Bears started off with a bang, rolling over Waller, with a score of 44-2. Saturday the Lady Bears battled against McCullough but could not clench the win. Determined to claim the 3rd place trophy, the Lady Bears played great defense against the Magnolia Lady Bulldogs. Each girl contributed to their 18-6 win over the lady bulldogs. Congratulations on 3rd place, Lady Bears!!

MJH Boys Basketball

  • Friday, Nov 15 & Saturday, Nov 16: Boys Basketball (A Team) Tournament @ Peet JH
  • Thursday, Nov 21 (5pm/6pm): Boys Basketball (B&A Teams) @ Huntsville (away)
Boys Basketball Schedule RevisionPlease click here for the revised 2013-14 MJH Boys Basketball Schedule. **Note: The only change is the York "A" team Tournament (Nov 5-16) will be now be the Peet "A" Team Tournament.   (Only name & location change - No date changes)
Peet "A" Tournament (Nov 15-16) will be played at Peet Junior High School @ 1895Longmire Road, Conroe, TX  77304.  On Friday the MJH Bears will play at 4:30pm vs (Magnolia at Peet Jr High).  Click here to download the tournament itinerary.
Boys Basketball Parent Meeting:  The boys basketball parent meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 19th at 5:00 p.m. in the Competition Gym.