CRCT testing will finish week
The Criterion-Referenced Competency Test finishes up this week. Please help make sure your child... Attends school each day. Eats well. Gets plenty of rest. Keeps a normal routine. Gets to school on time.
Tues, April 30 Science
Wed, May 1 Social Studies
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FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF SPRING STANDARDIZED TESTING DATES, CLICK HERE.
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Reminder for Certified Personnel Regarding Contracts
Contracts for certified employees for the 2013-2014 school year were issued recently. These contracts are for the basic school year as approved by the Board of Education. Because neither salary scales nor the 13-14 budget have been completed as of date, these contracts do not address extended day assignments, extracurricular and coaching assignments, and job supplements. These will be handled at a later date through a contract addendum.
Please remember that all contracts are due by 3:00 pm on Monday, April 29th.
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Happenings
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
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On April 29-May 5, people around the country (and world!) will turn OFF their televisions, video and mobile games, and other screens they use for entertainment. Screens will be turned on for work and school, but families are encouraged to turn ON the world around them! Screen Free Week celebrates thinking, reading, playing, exploring nature, and enjoying family and friends. To learn more about Screen Free Week, click here.
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ABOUT MONROE MESSAGES
Monroe Messages is a weekly electronic newsletter of the Monroe County Schools of Forsyth, Georgia. Over 3000 subscribers receive this weekly emailed newsletter. Our archive of Monroe Messages is at http://www.monroe.k12.ga.us.
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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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 A Message from the Superintendent Congratulations to Mary Persons High School for U.S. News & World Report Silver Medal Award
We all share in the honor MPHS recently received from U.S. News & World Report. "In total, U.S. News nationally ranked the 4,805 highest-scoring [high] schools as gold, silver or bronze. A high school's position in the numerical rankings, whether it was awarded a medal or whether it was ranked at all was dependent on how high it scored in all three steps of the rankings methodology." Mary Persons High School is a Silver Medal Winner.
I am thankful for ALL faculty and staff from Pre-K through 12th grade for making this recognition possible for MPHS.
Mr. Finch stated, "The credit certainly goes to all the teachers and support personnel on the front lines impacting students daily. "
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/georgia/districts/monroe-county/mary-persons-high-school-6020
If you cannot follow the link by clicking on it, cut and paste it into your browser. You may need to press the Ctrl button then click on the link.
What does it mean? In Georgia and nationally, MPHS is in the top 11% of high schools! Included in the review were more than 440 Georgia high schools and more than 21,000 high schools nationally.
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BOE to meet April 30
The Monroe County Board of Education will have a called meeting on Tuesday, April 30. The regularly scheduled May meeting will be Tuesday, May 14. To review BOE Agendas, click here for the EBoard Solutions Site.
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Orientation for Parents of Rising Sixth Graders
Parents of Rising Sixth Graders are invited to Sixth Grade Orientation at the MCMS Hubbard Campus on Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m.
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 MPHS Golf Teams Win Region Championships  The Boys and Girls Golf Teams of Mary Persons High School recently won the region championship competitions. The boys team members are: Dalton Johnson (Low Medalist - 75), Coleman Martin, Lee Martin, Dyllon Leonard, Carson Rowland, and DJ Cunefare. The girls team consists of: Hannah Swearingen, Laura Darden, Ivey Walters and Taylor Kits. |
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2013-2014 Kindergarten Enrollment
Kindergarten enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at the Monroe County Board of Education, 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. To be eligible for Kindergarten in the fall, a child must be five years of age on or before September 1, 2013. Parents of students who are currently enrolled in Pre-K at Hubbard Elementary, T. G. Scott Elementary, or at K. B. Sutton Elementary are not required to attend enrollment for Kindergarten. If your child is not currently participating in Pre-K at Hubbard Elementary, T. G. Scott Elementary, or K. B. Sutton Elementary, please plan to attend enrollment and bring the following items:
- Certified Copy of Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residence (Proof must be physically attached to residence, such as current electric, gas, water, cable, or home phone)
- Eye/Ear/Dental Certificate (Georgia Form 3300)
- Immunization Certificate (Georgia Form 3231)
- Copy of Social Security Card
We look forward to meeting you and your child! If you should have any questions regarding enrollment, please contact Monroe County Board of Education 478-994-2031.
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A Message from Monroe County Schools Counselors
Preparing Your Child for TransitionProvided by Pat Hightower, TGScott Elementary School
Whether your ch ild will be entering kindergarten, middle school or just another grade, preparing him or her is very helpful and important. Some children will be affected more by grade level or school transition than others. As the school year nears to an end, think about these ideas to help transition your child through the summer to a new school year:
- Talk about the positive things of entering a new grade: new teacher, new friends, and new opportunities.
- Address your child's fears: listen to and validate these fears, and talk about your own fears when you were that age.
- Take a tour: if possible, visit your child's school and take a tour of the building and classroom.
- Consider resources: If you feel that your child is experiencing high levels of anxiety about the upcoming transition, take time to listen to their concerns and consult available resources (books, internet, school counselor, etc.) if needed.
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A Message from Monroe County Schools Nurses
Children need more sleep 
Most parents know that a sleepy child equals a crabby child. The American Academy of Pediatrics released a study in October 2012 that suggested children that were able to get a full night of rest tended to be better students. The children participating in the study that received more rest were found to have better control of their emotions and were more alert in class. The children with less shut-eye, however, seemed overly tired and were more impulsive and irritable than their well-rested classmates. They were quick to cry, lose their tempers or get frustrated.
So how do you know if your child is getting enough sleep? Children in elementary school generally need between 10 to 11 hours each evening, but no two children are alike. Parents should look for clues for sleepiness.
"Kids in this age range should not be sleepy during the day," Dr. Judith Owens, Director of Sleep Medicine at Children's National Health Center in Washington D.C., says. "If they are falling asleep in the car or watching TV, that's a red flag."
Another way to gauge your child's sleep requirements is to pay attention to how much they sleep during school vacations, when they're sleeping without a time schedule. If they consistently sleep longer than on school nights, your child probably isn't getting enough sleep.
How Much Sleep Do You Really Need?
AGE
| Sleep Needs
| Newborns (0-2 Months)
| 12-18 hours
| Infants (3-11 Months)
| 14-15 hours
| Toddlers (1-3 Years)
| 12-14 hours
| Preschoolers (3-5 Years)
| 11-13 hours
| School-age Children (5-10 Years)
| 10-11 hours
| Teens (10-17 Years)
| 8.5-9.25 hours
| Adults
| 7-9 hours
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Source: National Sleep Foundation
Tips for parents:
-About a half hour before bedtime, have your child start winding down - put down the electronic devices, turn off the TV and shut down the computer.
-Have a consistent bedtime and wake time and try to make this apply to the weekends as well.
-Be good role models for your children. Go to bed at a reasonable time and talk to them about the importance of sleep.
Source: CNN Health "Kids with more sleep cope better" 10/16/2012; Chart from National Sleep Foundation.
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