MJH E-News November 2-6, 2015

Upcoming MJH Events

• Wednesday, 11/11/15 - MJH Veterans Day Celebration
• Thursday, 11/12/15 - PTO Meeting 8:45am *Special Guest*
• Tuesday , 12/8/15 - Vision Screening
• Monday 11/23/15 - Friday 11/2715 Thanksgiving Holiday
• Monday 11/30/15 - Return to school
• Thursday 12/10/15 - PTO Meeting 8:45am

For additional events, please view the MJH School calendar  http://schools.misd.org/default.aspx?name=mjhs.homepage

MJH PTO News

MJH PTO 2015 MJH Veteran's Day Celebration

Wednesday, November 11th

We still have a few open volunteer spots available and need your help.  If you can help out, please click on the link.  New this year, the MJH Chess Club will be sponsoring Chess and Checkers with the Veterans from 11:00am to 1:00pm. 
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b094fa9af29a13-mjhveterans1

-*Special Guest* at the November PTO meeting on Thursday, 11/12/15. We are going to have Mr. Strauss and Ms. Ellis as well as Ms. Gore from the high school as our guest speakers. Mr. Strauss and Ms. Ellis are the freshman counselors and Ms. Gore is the college and career counselor. They will discuss graduation plans and requirements as well as answer any questions you might have about specific classes at the high school, etc. Registering for classes for HS and Jr high will happen pretty quick after the winter break and starting to think about it now, will help when it comes time to actually signup for classes. This is important for 7th grade parents too since you are able to take high school credit classes in 8th grade. I hope many of you will be able to make the meeting next week!

MJH Spirit Wear
****Hoodies will be sold during lunches next Thursday and Friday for $25.  Cash or check made payable to MJH PTO.***

-Vision Screening on Wednesday, November 18th.  The MJH PTO Volunteer Coordinator will be sending out information how you can help. Look for a Signup Genius it in your email next week. 

MJH School News

Tumbler Fundraiser News:  The schoolwide fundraiser will be delivered Monday, November 16th.  Students will pick-up their tumblers during 7th period.  Parents may pick up large order from 1:00pm - 2:00pm.  Prizes will be included with the student's order.  Thanks you for a successful fundraiser!!  For questions, please contact Mrs. Jones in the assistant principals' office.

MJH Bear News

Boys Bear Basketball Tryouts
Basketball tryouts for 7th grade boys will be from November 9th until November 13th.  7th grade tryouts will be in the Auxillary gym from 3:30pm until 5:00pm.  8th grade tryouts will be November 11th through November 13th in the competition gym from 3:30pm until 5:00pm.  All students should have a current physical on file before they can try out.  Please check with Coach Washington if you have any questions or if you are not sure if you have a physical on file with the school.

MJH Bears Football

The 7th grade gold A team traveled to Waller last night to play the Mustangs of Magnolia for the district championship.  The Bears played great on offense and took a while to get adjusted defensively.  The score was 17 to 14 at half time and the Bears blew the game wide open the second half scoring at will and shutting down the Mustang offense.  The Bears left with the 44 to 14 victory and the District Championship!  Great job Bears!!!
The 7th Grade Gold "B" team traveled to Tomball yesterday to compete against the Wolves of Willow Wood.  The Bears played tough on defensive, but weren't able to move the ball against the relentless Wolf defense.  The Bears ultimately lost 12 to 0.  The Gold "B" team finished the season with 4 wins and 3 losses and finished 4th in district.  Thanks again for your hard work and dedication. 
The 7th Grade Purple "B" team played Waller last night.  On the opening drive the team marched down the field for a touchdown then converted the extra point.  Waller came back with a touchdown of their own only to have their extra point blocked.  After that, it was an exciting defensive battle.  Neither team scored again.  At the end of the game the Bears won with class.  With a chance to score again from the 2 yard line, the Quarterback took a knee to run out the clock.  We are proud of the way the boys played.  Way to win with character and style Bears!