|
|
|
|
|
Athletic Physicals |  |
Middle School Physicals will be given on Monday, 5/21/2012, at 5:00 pm in the gym at BSMS. This is for middle school athletes, rising 7th and 8th graders (current 6th and 7th graders.)
High School Physicals will be given on Monday, April 30, 2012, at 5:00 pm in the gym at MPHS. This is for high school athletes (current 8th -11th graders.) |
|
Upcoming Sixth Graders and Parents are Invited... |  | |
Upcoming Sixth Graders and their parents are invited to Sixth Grade Orientation on Tuesday, May 8 at 6 p.m. in the gym of the William Hubbard MIddle School Campus. |
| MPHS Student Recognized |  | |
Kimberly English, an MPHS student, recently won a $500.00 scholarship, a certificate, and a blue ribbon for her first place entry in the State Art Competition sponsored by the Georgia Federation of Women's Club. Kimberly was also a district winner and was sponsored by Ms. Pat Busby & the Community Service Guild of Macon. |
|
|
|
It is Progress Report Time... |
As the school year winds down, it's time for a progress check. See your school's website for details on when progress reports for your child will be issued, and remember that PowerSchool Parent Portal is always available at https://monroe.powerschool.com/public/. Contact your school's registrar if you need login information for the PowerSchool Parent Portal. |
|
|
Hydrogen Peroxide: No longer the all-purpose wound cleaner
For years we have relied on hydrogen peroxide's fizzing action to clean scrapes and cuts. However, many doctors agree that hydrogen peroxide should not be your go-to wound cleaner. Although it does a  great job of cleaning out harmful bacteria, hydrogen peroxide also damages healthy cells that are important in the healing process. Basic Wound Care The goal is to prevent infection and encourage rapid wound healing. - The best choice for cleaning a wound is washing with soap and running water. The running water is ideal for helping to remove bacteria and debris.
- Wounds contaminated with dirt, gravel, saliva, etc., have a much higher rate of infection. More brisk cleaning, even using tweezers or a wash cloth to remove the dirt, may be needed.
- Scrubbing wounds is generally not helpful unless the foreign material can only be removed with scrubbing.
- Avoid using iodine, alcohol, or hydrogen peroxide. We now know that these solutions are not an ideal method of cleaning. These are very strong and can harm the infection-fighting blood cells as well as new skin cells, resulting in more frequent infections and a longer healing time when compared to simple washing with water.
- Any type of regular soap is okay to use. Just flush with water after soaping the area.
References: http://www.ehow.com/info_8649655_hydrogen-peroxide-purposes-uses.html#ixzz1lKNfN0gr http://www.permanente.net/homepage/kaiser/pdf/39920.pdf |
|
|
A Message from Counselors | | Bullying: Resources for Parents and Students
Bullying is aggressive behavior that is intentional and involves an imbalance of power or strength. It is a repeated behavior and can be physical, verbal, or relational. While boys may bully others using more physical means; girls often bully others by social exclusion. Bullying has been part of school, and even workplaces, for years. More recently,  though, technology and social media have created a new venue for bullying that has expanded its reach.
Cyberbullying is bullying that happens online and via cell phones. Websites like Facebook, MySpace, Tumblr and Formspring allow kids to send hurtful, ongoing messages to other children 24 hours a day. Some sites, such as Tumblr and Formspring, allow messages to be left anonymously. At the heart of bullying prevention is communication. Help your child feel comfortable enough to talk to you about bullying. Here are some resources...
Georgia Department of Education's Bullying Prevention ToolKit
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Curriculum-and-Instruction/Pages/Bullying-Prevention-Toolkit.aspx. Click here for http://teenshealth.org/teen/your_mind/problems/bullies.html is a site for teens dealing with bullying. It happens more than many people may think - about one out of ten teens is the victim of bullying.
Bullying from the American Psychological Association is found at http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2010/04/bullying.aspx. A Full Guide for Staying Safe Online is found at http://www.netsmartz.org/. |
|
|
The Monroe County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public.
It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations. As a result, the following people have been appointed to oversee specific areas.
Title II, Adult 504, Adult Title IX Dr. Mike Hickman 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029 478-994-2031 Student and Athletic Title IX Tommie Walker 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029 478-994-2031 Student 504 Lisa Allred 433 Highway 41 South, Forsyth, GA 31029 478-994-2031
Any employee, student, applicant for employment, parent or other person who believes he or she has been discriminated against or harassed in violation of the above areas must make a complaint in accordance with the procedures outlined in Board Policy GAAA.
|
|
|
|
|
|
