MJH E-News February 23-27, 2015

7th Grade Parent Volunteers
7th 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.


8^th 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.

MJH E-News February 9-13, 2015

"Let the Good Times Roll"

MJH Junior Belles and MJH Cheerleaders Sponsored Dance

TONIGHT Friday, February 13th

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Pre-sale Tickets $5 (sold during lunch)

Tickets at the Door $7

 

MJH Presents "The Diviners"
MJH will be performing "The Diviners" as a One Act Play, written by Jim Leonard Jr. and directed by Heather Ling, on February 14th in the MJH cafeteria.  Show times are 2:30 and 4:00 and tickets will be $5/each.
Please come support the junior high theater arts program and watch these amazing young actors perform.  The play tells the story of a troubled young boy and his friendship with a disenchanted preacher in southern Indiana in the early 1930's.  When the boy was young he almost drowned and this trauma and the loss of his mother in the same accident has left him deathly afraid of water. A former preacher, C.C. Showers, befriends the boy and tries to help him overcome his phobia of water so that the boy can heal a skin condition caused by not bathing.  Meanwhile the townspeople try to persuade the preacher to start their church anew while the preacher really only cares about helping the boy.  Events take a tragic turn when the town mistakes the preacher helping the boy bathe in the river for a baptism. 
This play is beautifully written and these young actors do an amazing job of taking us back to the days of the Great Depression and the hardships faced by many.
Again, the date for our performances are February 14th at 2:30 and  4:00.  Tickets will be sold at the door.


MJH Track
Track begins Tuesday, February 24th.  If you are interested please see Coach Washington, Coach Wallace, or Coach Inman for information.  You must have a physical on file if you are interested.


MHS PTO - Att: Eighth Grade Parents
Get a jumpstart on your student’s high school career by joining the MHS PTO. Membership is only $5 and includes the weekly E-Blast to keep you informed.
The MHS PTO is looking for Board members and Committee Chairs for the 2015-16 school year. Contact Rhonda Darby at rdarby@consolidated.net or Lisa Allen lisaallen30@yahoo.com for more information! 


Box Tops   
Also, this is the link for Boxtop counting next week. Could you include it in your blast?
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b094fa9af29a13-boxtops1


MJH Spirit Wear
Your MJH PTO will be selling spirit wear Thursday, February 19th 4:30pm-7:00pm in the cafeteria.  Purchase a shirt to support your school and cheer on the MJH Basketball Team.


Bears Basketball 8th Grade
The Montgomery Bears 8^th Grade B Basketball Team defeated Waller 31-22 last night.  Grant Brown led the all scorers in the game with 11 points.  Donny Lewis knocked down 5 points.  Connor Wilson and Daniel Dobis pounded in 4 points each.  Luke Loera and Mason Claver poured in 3 points.  Jacob Whitten made 1 point.
The Montgomery Bears 8^th Grade A Basketball Team lost to Waller 39-34 last night.  Jack Talley and Davion Nassri led the team in scoring with 9 points each.  Robert Jiminex visited the net for 6 points.  Tauren Bradley netted 4 points.  Ali Imran, Konnor Cooper, and Zachary Schubert accounted for 2 points each.  Congratulations to both teams for playing hard.


Bears Basketball 7th Grade
The Montgomery Bears boy’s 7^th grade basketball teams traveled to Waller yesterday afternoon to face off against the Bulldogs of Waller Junior High.  Both teams came away with stunning come from behind victories.  The “B” team remains undefeated in district while the “A” team improved their record to 7 wins and 2 losses.  The Bears look to keep their streak alive and will host Magnolia Junior next Thursday at 4, 5, and 6 p.m.  Good luck, and come out and support your Bears!!!


Lady Bears Basketball 7th Grade
The B team started off a bit slower- they were just barely up 10-8 at the half, but the girls quickly took control of the game in the second half winning 29-12. Last night the leading scorer was Allie Yeager with 6 points, but the entire team worked together, and the following girls added to the win: Skylar Davidson, Meisha Lawson, Ella Leman, Nicole Moore, Cricket Heaton, Autumn Friedrich, and Kendall Balke, who finishes the list with a beautiful free throw. Megan Pistone hustled all night and contributed with countless steals and assists.


Lady Bears Basketball 8th 7th Grade
The A team finished the night by coming out on top as well. Their game was close at the half as well, 12-9, but the girls quickly excelled in the second half, winning 28-15. Leading scorers were Taylor Vidal with 10 points, Stefi Palomares with 8 points, Kylie Jinks with  7 points, Lindsey Hefner with 4 points.
All of the girls hustled the entire night, and Coach Wallace, Coach Onks, and Coach Weatherwax are super proud of a job well done. 
Last night, the 7th grade girls C team started the night off with a quick win against Waller. The girls controlled the court, winning the game 28-6. Alex Canada was last nights high scorer with 16 points, a season reco