Board of Education to meet on Thursday, April 4
The Monroe County Schools Board of Education will meet on Thursday, April 4 at 7 p.m.
 
Board of Education to meet for regular meeting on Tuesday, April 16 
The Board of Education will meet for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 16 
with a different start time than normally scheduled. 
 
The Board of Education Spring Budget Work Session will be from 3 pm to 7 pm.
At 7 pm the Board will move to the Board of Education Auditorium for:
  • Recognition of School and System Teacher of the Year
     
  • Recognition of the Systemwide Spelling Bee Winner and Runner-up
     
  • Recognition of School Board Members

Happenings
  
April 8-12
Spring Holidays (No School)
  
April 25
Fourth Nine Weeks Progress Reports
  
May 27
Memorial Day Holiday (No School)
  
May 29
Last Day of School
  
May 30-31
Teacher In-Service (Post-Planning)
  
May 31
MPHS Evening Graduation
  
  
Smith recognized by Georgia DAR
Mark Smith, Social Studies Teacher, at Mary Persons High School was recognized recently as "Outstanding Teacher of American History by the Georgia Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Mary Persons Releases Final Schedule

Senior Exam Schedule

(1 hour exams)

Thursday May 23, 2013

¨  Senior Exam Schedule:

  • First Period-8:00-8:50
  • Second Period-8:55-9:45
  • Third Period-9:50-10:40
  • Fourth Period-10:45-11:35
  • FIFTH PERIOD EXAM-11:40-1:10 (LUNCH)
  • SIXTH PERIOD EXAM-1:15-2:05
  • SEVENTH PERIOD EXAM-2:10-3:00

Friday May 24, 2013

¨  Senior Exam Schedule:

  • FIRST PERIOD EXAM-8:00-8:50
  • SECOND PERIOD EXAM-8:55-9:45
  • THIRD PERIOD EXAM-9:50-10:40
  • FOURTH PERIOD EXAM-10:45-11:35

**All seniors release from school at 11:35am. Last day for seniors.

 Underclassmen Exam schedule (2 hour exams)

Friday May 24, 2013

¨  Main Campus Schedule:

  • First Period-8:00-8:50
  • Second Period-8:55-9:45
  • Third Period-9:50-10:40
  • Fourth Period-10:45-11:35
  • Fifth Period-11:40-1:10 (LUNCH)
  • 
  • SIXTH PERIOD EXAM-1:15-3:00

¨  Freshman Campus Schedule

  • First Period-8:04-8:54
  • Second Period-8:58-9:48
  • Third Period-9:52-10:42
  • Fourth Period-10:46-11:36
  • Fifth Period-11:40-1:04 (LUNCH)
  • SIXTH PERIOD EXAM-1:08-2:53

 Tuesday May 28, 2013

¨  Main Campus Schedule:

  • FIRST PERIOD EXAM-8:00
  • -9:45
  • THIRD PERIOD EXAM-9:50-11:35
  • Fifth Period-11:40-1:10 (LUNCH)
  • FIFTH PERIOD EXAM-1:15-3:00

¨  Freshman Campus Schedule

  • FIRST PERIOD EXAM-8:04-9:48
  • THIRD
  •  PERIOD EXAM-9:52-11:36
  • Fifth Period-11:40-1:04 (LUNCH)
  • FIFTH PERIOD EXAM-1:08-2:53

 Wednesday May 29, 2013

¨  Main Campus Schedule:

  • SECOND PERIOD EXAM-8:00-9:45
  • FOURTH PERIOD EXAM-9:50-11:35
  • Fifth Period-11:40-1:10 (LUNCH)
  • SEVENTH PERIOD EXAM-1:15-3:00

¨  Freshman Campus Schedule

  • SECOND PERIOD EXAM-8:04-9:48
  • FOURTH PERIOD EXAM-9:52-11:36
  • Fifth Period-11:40-1:04 (LUNCH)
  • SEVENTH PERIOD EXAM-1:08-2:53
MONROE MESSAGES
A Publication of Monroe County Schools
Monroe County Schools shares accreditation progress report

AdvancED and SACS CASI (Southern Association of Schools and Colleges Council on Accreditation and School Improvement) is the accrediting agency for Monroe County Schools and most Georgia school systems.

 

In September, 2010, the Monroe County School System went through the AdvancED Quality Assurance Review in which our system hosted an external Quality Assurance Review team that evaluated the district's adherence to the AdvancED quality standards, assessed the efficacy of the district's improvement process and provided commendations and required actions to help the district improve. 

 

Districts must address the required actions within the 5-year accreditation term.  In December, 2012 the Monroe County School System indicated the progress that has been made toward meeting the required actions through a detailed response that described the actions taken and the results obtained for each requirement.

 

The required actions were as follows: 

 

  1.  Utilize quantitative and qualitative data and information for continuous monitoring and to inform decision-making on best practices to close achievement gaps of disadvantaged students.
  2. Create opportunities for a diverse range of parents, especially parents of disadvantaged and minority students, and community members to provide meaningful input as a part of the continuous improvement process at both the system and school levels.
  3. Identify, develop, and implement a plan that includes specific, research-based strategies to support a curriculum in every school that challenges and meets the needs of all students, especially disadvantaged students, in order to close achievement gaps.

 

Although the Monroe County School System considers itself in progress in meeting the required actions, AdvancED has completed its report and determined that all required actions have been successfully completed. The final report is available on the Monroe County Schools' website and provides the community an opportunity to see and monitor the ongoing improvement efforts of our school system. Although accreditation requirements have been met, the school system continues to focus on its efforts to assess the progress and success of its students through the continuous improvement process. Monroe County Schools will go through the evaluation process for accreditation in 2015.

 Georgia has one of the few state-funded universal pre-kindergarten programs in the United States, with the aim of providing pre-k services to all 4-year-olds whose families want their children to participate in the program, regardless of family income level. In the 2011-2012 school year, Georgia's Pre-K Program served a total of over 94,000 different children throughout the year in a variety of settings across the state, including local school systems, private settings, and blended Head Start/Georgia's Pre-K classrooms.

 

The 2011-2012 evaluation study included observations of classroom quality in a random sample of 100 Georgia's Pre-K classrooms and assessments of the language, literacy, math, general knowledge, and behavioral skills of a sample of 509 children attending these classrooms over the pre-k program year. The primary evaluation questions included:

  1. What are the outcomes for children attending Georgia's Pre-K Program?
  2. What factors predict better outcomes for children?
  3. What is the quality of Georgia's Pre-K classrooms?
Key findings included: 

 

Children exhibited significant growth during their pre-k year across all domains of learning, including language and literacy skills, math skills, general knowledge, and behavioral skills.

 

 

Children who were Spanish-speaking dual language learners showed growth in skills in both English and Spanish, although their growth tended to be greater in English.

 

Executive Summary Findings from the 2011-2012 Evaluation Study Children's Growth and Classroom Experiences in Georgia's Pre-K Program

 

 

 
Have you updated your contact information?
Due to widespread power outages and storm damage, schools were closed on Tuesday, March 19.  The OneCallNow notification system made over 6000 phone calls and text messages early Tuesday morning.  For families with students in our system, please contact your school's registrar if you need to update your phone numbers or email contact information.  For employees, you need to contact the business office as well as your supervisor's designee to make contact information changes.

Follow us on Twitter
Follow Monroe County Schools on Twitter for information updates
You can follow the Twitter feed for Superintendent Anthony Pack at http://www.monroe.k12.ga.us or you can follow Mr. Pack via your own Twitter account  at https://twitter.com/.

 

To learn more about Twitter in Education, see http://www.edutopia.org/blog/film-festival-twitter-education.

  
 
Mark Your Calendar!  May 3 is STEM Day in Georgia
  
The Georgia Statewide STEM Day, May 3, 2013, will be a day for schools, students, teachers, and companies to raise awareness, celebrate and engage in activities involving science, technology, engineering and math!
  
Why celebrate STEM? STEM is Georgia's future!
Innovative and quality education in STEM is vital for providing professional opportunities for students as well as strengthening Georgia's future workforce and economy. Inventive and engaging STEM learning starts with each teacher in each classroom across the state.
  
For more about STEM Day in Georgia, click here.

A Message from School Nurses
March Is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month

 

Colon cancer screening saves lives. If everyone who is 50 years old or older were screened regularly, as many as 60% of deaths from this cancer could be avoided. Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, noncancerous clumps of cells called polyps. Over time some of these polyps become colon cancers.

 

Polyps may be small and produce few, if any, symptoms. For this reason, doctors recommend regular screening tests to help prevent colon cancer by finding the polyps before they become colon cancer.

 

Signs and symptoms of colon cancer include:

  • A change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool
  • Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool
  • Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain
  • A feeling that your bowel doesn't empty completely
  • Weakness or fatigue
  • Unexplained weight loss
Many people with colon cancer experience no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. When symptoms appear the cancer has likely become large. This is why early preventative screening is so important.

  

Prevention

 

Get screened for colon cancer.  People with an average risk of colon cancer can consider screening beginning at age 50. But people with an increased risk, such as those with a family history of colon cancer, should consider screening sooner. African-Americans and American Indians may begin colon cancer screening at age 45.

 

More frequent or earlier screening may be recommended if you're at increased risk of colon cancer.  Make lifestyle changes to reduce your risk.  You can take steps to reduce your risk of colon cancer by making changes in your everyday life. Take steps to:

  • Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains contain vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants, which may play a role in cancer prevention.
  • Adults should drink alcohol in moderation, if at all. The amount of alcohol should be no more than one drink a day for women and two for men.
  • Stop smoking. Talk to your doctor about ways to quit that may work for you.
  • Exercise most days of the week. Try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days. If you've been inactive, start slowly and build up gradually to 30 minutes. Also, talk to your doctor before starting any exercise program.
  • Maintain a healthy weight. If you need to lose weight, ask your doctor about healthy ways to achieve your goal. Aim to lose weight slowly by increasing the amount of exercise you get and reducing the number of calories you eat.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/colon-cancer/DS00035/DSECTION=prevention

 

 


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.  

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