MJH E-News February 23-27, 2015
7th Grade Parent Volunteers7th Grade Parent Volunteers are needed Tuesday, March 3 - Friday, March 6th to help collect and alphabetize Course Selection papers. To sign up, go to:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/60B094FA9AF29A13-course/916274
We still need a few volunteers to help out next week with the MJH Book Fair. If you are able to help out, sign up, go to:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/60B094FA9AF29A13-spring2/916274
Fiesta Super Sports Club Labels
Our first label turn in is coming up! Please continue to save labels from common food and beverages like Gatorade, Blue Bell Ice Cream half gallon containers, 2 liter coca cola products, Cheerios, Chips Ahoy cookies, etc. For a complete list of labels being collected, visit: http://www.fiestasupersportsclub.com/SSC_ScoreCard_Pricing_2015_v8.jpg
MJH will be given money for each label turned in. The first turn-in is on March 21 where we will get a 50% bonus! Collection boxes are located in the front office.
MJH PTO Meeting - The next PTO Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 19th at 8:45am. Dr. Beau Rees, MISD Superintendent, will be our guest speaker. The discussion item will be Bond 2015.
8th Grade Parents
Get a jumpstart on your child’s high school career by joining the MHS PTO now! Your $5 dues will keep you up to date on all of the high school happenings.
MHS PTO Board and Committee Chairs are needed for the 2015-16 school year. For more information, contact Rhonda Darby rdarby@consolidated.net or Lisa Allen lisaallen30@yahoo.com
MJH Upcoming Events
Saturday 2/28 Band Solo/Ensemble Contest at MJH 8am-1pm
Monday 3/2 - 3/6 MJH Book Fair
Monday 3/9 - 3/13 Spring Break
Thursday 3/19 PTO Meeting 8:45am
For additional events or information, please see the Parents Calendar at MJH Website.
Lady Bears Basketball
Last night the 7th grade Lady bear C team played the 8th grade C team to finish out their season at home. 7th grade held onto the lead until the fourth quarter, when the 8th grade C team picked up the pace and won 19-14. The 7th grade leading scorer was Alex Canada with 6 points. Lauren Wilking, Adriana Diehl, Marissa Shirley and Erika Ramirez also added points to the board. 8th grade C team high scorers were Deshayla Mallard with 6 points, and Lauren Bettencourt with 3. Kaitlin Smith was also a top performer of the evening.
The 7th grade B team took on Tomball at home last night and played another close game. At half the girls were down 14-12, but quickly took the lead in the third quarter. Tomball tied the game 16-16 in the last thirty seconds, sending the game into overtime. The Lady Bears stood their ground and controlled the court during overtime, finishing the game off with 21-16 lead. High scorers were Ella Leman and Nicole Moore.
The 7th grade A team kept the crowd on their toes as well. The girls took and early lead in the first half with a score of 10-7. The game escalated quickly in the third when the lady bears increased the lead 24-19. The girls finished out the game 30-27. High Scorers were Taylor Vidal with 10, Collette Taylor with 8, and Stefi Palomares with 8, including 4 for 4 of her free throws. The girls ended their season 4 and 2 in district.
Great job last night, and all season. Coach Weatherwax, Coach Onks, and Coach Wallace are proud of your hard work, heart, and hustle over the past 4 months.
Bears Boys Basketball
7th Grade Boys Basketball Teams traveled to Tomball last Monday night to take on the Cougars from Tomball Jr. High for their last game of the year. The B Team came into the night undefeated in district play and playing for the district championship. The kids came into this game read and got started fast as they took the lead early and never looked back to beat Tomball 27-16. The Bears A Team took the court with something to prove to the Cougars and that's exactly what they did. The Bears fell behind early and trailed for most of the game but did stopped playing hard and made a comeback from 14 points down in the 4th quarter to tie the game with 34 seconds left. Unfortunately they lost the game 43-42 but this was one of the best games they have played all year and they should be proud to have the season they had this year. The 7th Grade A Team finished the year with a 7-4 record. The 7th Grade B Team finished with an 11-0 record as District Champs and won the B Team Tournament at Magnolia Jr. High this year as well. The C Team also finished the year undefeated and District Champions at 4-0 on the year. This was a very good year for all of you guys on the 7th grade basketball team and we are very proud of how you played and represented us as a coaching staff at MJH. Thanks for all your hard work and all of the Great memories from Coach Suttles, Coach Vickery, Coach Dickson and Coach Payne.
The Montgomery Bears 8th Grade Basketball B Team lost to Tomball 54-38 Monday night. Daniel Dobis led the Bears in scoring with 16 points. Mason Claver posted 6 points. Jacob Whitten and Zid Thompson knocked down 5 points each. Luke Loera canned 4 points and Grand Brown accounted for 2 points.
The Montgomery Bears 8th Grade Basketball A Team lost to Tomball Monday night. Payton Bond led the Bears in scoring with 9 points. Robert Jiminez dialed in 8 points. Zachary Schubert swished 3 points. Dickey Dowling, Jack Talley, Davion Nassri, and Konnor Cooper made 2 points each. It was a pleasure working with both teams this season. Coach Washington, Coach Bourgeois and Coach Straughter.
