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MCBOE 2014 Planning Session January 25
The Monroe County Board of Education will meet for an extended planning session on Saturday, January 25. Check the EBoards website accessible through the system website for details.
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2014-2015 Elementary Zones Adopted
For details of the 2014-2015 Elementary School Zone Adoption process, click here.
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MCMS Eighth Graders to Have Writing Test
MCMS Eighth Grade Students will participate in the Middle Grades Writing Assessment on Wednesday, January 22.
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You Can Watch MP Basketball Online
 Mary Persons High School basketball home games are being broadcast via the http://www.nfhsnetwork.com. Subscribers can watch all of the action online. Pictured above are: MP/MCMS Teacher Bob Meacham manning the camera and the equipment, Athletic Director Brian Nelson calling the game, and MP JV Basketball Player, Elijah Hawkins, in his broadcast debut.
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KBS Teacher Wins FieldTrip Grant
Congratulations to Ms. Jennifer Jenkins, KBS Fifth Grade Teacher! Ms. Jenkins and her students will go on a field trip to the Atlanta Cyclorama thanks to the Target Foundation Field Trip Grant opportunity. The grant is valued at $700.00.
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MCMS Science Night
Science Night will be held at MCMS on Thursday, January at 6:00pm. at the Banks Stephens Campus.
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 ABCD Award Open for Nominations There is always that person that goes the extra mile to help or provides extra special "customer" service.
Monroe County Schools has an employee recognition program called ABCD Above and Beyond the Call of Duty. Anyone can nominate an employee for the annual ABCD award. Nominees will receive a special notification that they have been nominated. The Superintendent will also send them a letter acknowledging their nomination. Please note: teachers, administrators, counselors, and media specialists are NOT eligible for this honor.
To nominate an employee for ABCD, complete the nomination form found in brochures at each school location or central office, and submit it to the Board of Education office by mail, fax, or in person. The nominations for the current school year will end on April 1. Any nominations received after April 1 will carry over to the following year.
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 KBSutton Fifth Grade Declared USA-SOS Internet Safety National Champions The Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation is proud to announce K. B. Sutton Elementary School as the 5th grade national champion for the USA-SOS Safe Online Surfing Internet Safety Challenge for 2013. Fifth grade students from K. B. Sutton outscored students from 52 schools in 18 states to claim the internet safety national championship title! USA-SOS is a free web-based program designed to educate third through eighth grade students about staying safe online and being responsible cyber citizens. Under the direction of computer lab instructor Mrs. Donna Burris, Sutton's 3rd-5th grade students have been participating in the national competition since early September through the first week of December. To date, more than 380,000 students from all fifty states have registered to participate in the USA-SOS Internet Challenge. According to the National Standings by School - Out of 52 schools in 18 states, Sutton's third graders placed 13th, Sutton's fourth graders placed 2nd, and fifth graders placed 1st. For more information go to http://www.usa-sos.org . |
Data from the Georgia Parent Survey will be used to calculate the School Climate Star Rating within the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) to determine a correlation between the student responses on the Georgia Student Health Survey II and school personnel responses on the Georgia School Personnel Survey.
The Georgia Parent Survey is open through Friday, January 31. The Georgia Parent Survey has 20 questions and it should take no more than 5 to 10 minutes to complete it. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis.
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TGS Students are Dining with the Numbers
As the school year gets underway in the New Year, several fifth grade students are taking the opportunity to sharpen their Math skills during lunch in special group called "Dining with Numbers". These students practice everything from basic skills to exponents using various types of instruction during small group. From BINGO, to puzzles, and a variety of iPad apps that support their current math standards; they practice several times a week to become better mathematicians. As they progress in the group, some students will graduate and other students will be added.
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NEWSLETTER OF MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS
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MCBOE Seeks Your Input for Possible 2014-2015 Calendar Revision
This past week the Mary Persons High Bulldog Football Team's "Open" game night for the 2014-2015 season was established by the Georgia High School Association. For the past two years, MCS has been able to coordinate Fall Break with the MPHS Football Team "Open" night. Currently, the 2014-2015 Fall Break is scheduled for October 10-13, 2014 (Friday through Monday with Staff and Students returning on Tuesday, October 14, 2014). Next year's "Open" night has been set for October 3, 2014.
This survey is to seek your input as to whether you would prefer the Board of Education move the 2014 Fall Break to October 3-6, 2014. This would be one week earlier than currently scheduled. Staff and Students would return on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. If the break is moved, there will be 7 weeks before the Thanksgiving Holidays. As the calendar is currently set, there are 6 weeks from returning from Fall Break to the beginning of Thanksgiving Holidays.
Please complete the survey by 9 PM on Thursday, 01/23/2014.
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To accommodate families and their schedules, Monroe County Schools announces a new registration process for PreK enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year. For details, click here.
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MCBOE Recognizes Students and Staff
The Monroe County Board of Education recognized students and staff at the January meeting. Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary Principal Dr. Marcy Hunt-Harris recognized Media Specialist Mrs. Misti Sikes and the Tiger-TV News Crew. Those students are: Kalyn Wilder, JaCaurey Bloodser, Jack Demarest, Brandy Buchanan, James Gibbs, Destiny Humphreys, Katie Thomason, Deyana Stokes, and Mara Emami.
 Mrs. Michelle Collier, Monroe County Achievement Center Coordinator, recognized two students who placed in the Statewide Fire Prevention Essay Contest. Michael Brown took first place and Landon Bryant placed third.  Monroe County Achievement Center also recognized one of their own staff members. Mrs. Michelle Collier recognized Mrs. Katie Smith for "going over and beyond call of duty. She cooks, mentor to students, let students who need community hours work with her when there is a need. Always participates with certified staff projects to help our students. Anything that you ask her to help with for MCAC."  Transportation Director John Courson recognized Lynne Melton and Kristy Ellenburg. Mr. Courson wrote about both drivers, "These drivers have exemplary records, always eager to assist MPHS in student activities by dressing up in costume. Always going the extra mile in when asked such as Annual Banquet, making training videos for elementary students, extra route functions. Both ladies have excellent relations with their bus students and parents."
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 TGScott Students Win Writing Contest
TGScott Elementary School is proud to announce their three winners for the Forsyth Woman's Club Writing Competition. This was the school's second year participating in the event, and the students enjoyed having the opportunity to show off their writing skills! Mrs. Parlier's second grade winner was Eason Farmer, Mrs. Lapish's third grade winner was Sydney Stapleton, and Mrs. Hillmon's fourth grade winner was Abigail Ellison. The students' entries will go on to state level competition in the next few weeks.
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 Washington DC Fifth Grade Trip
Fifth graders representing each of the elementary schools traveled to Washington, D. C. this week to visit national sites. Photos courtesy of Hollie and Ronnie Shipman and Britt Thomason.
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 MP Students Guide HES Students in Robotics Table Construction
MP Construction students worked with HES students last week to build a robotics table for Hubbard Elementary School.
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 HES Gets Fit and Active with RadioDisney
The students at Hubbard Elementary School have been working hard to "get active and get fit" for at least 20 minutes every day for the Radio Disney Challenge. Students had to be active for a minimum of 40 out of 55 days. Mrs. Brenda Reid, P.E. teacher, organized the school's challenge and has won a set of gym equipment for Hubbard Elementary.
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A Message from Monroe County Schools Nurses: Tips for Healthy Winter Skin
Cold, dry winter air can leave your skin dry, itchy and irritated. Combat dry winter skin with these tips for retaining your skin's natural moisture.
- Invest in a humidifier. Using a humidifier in your home will add moisture to the dry air and keep your skin hydrated. Run it in the rooms you spend the most time in, especially your bedroom.
- Lower the thermostat. Central heat can make the air in your house even drier. Try setting the thermostat at a cooler but comfortable setting around 68-72 degrees.
- Skip hot showers. Although it is tempting to take a long, steamy shower, hot water dries out your skin by stripping off its natural oils. Instead take a 5-10 minute lukewarm shower or bath. When washing your hands, excessively hot water will turn your skin red and cause drying and cracking.
- Choose cleansers wisely. Avoid regular bar soaps since they can make dry, itchy skin worse. Choose fragrance-free, moisturizing cleansers and gels. Using less soap will also help.
- Change your face cleansing practices for the season. During the winter months, choose cream-based cleansers and avoid toners and astringents. Many astringents contain alcohol which can further dry your skin-look for ones that do not contain alcohol. Apply a rich moisturizer at night.
- Moisturize frequently. Apply moisturizer to the skin after bathing or showering. It is most effective if applied right after bathing and blotting dry to seal the water into the skin. Creams are better in the winter than lotions. Always apply hand cream after washing hands and use waterproof gloves when washing dishes or cleaning house. Do not forget to use chap stick on dry cracked lips.
- Apply sunscreen---even in the winter. It is still important to protect your skin from harmful UV rays on cold, dreary days of winter. Buy a moisturizer with an SPF of 15 or higher.
- Wear appropriate clothes. Wear soft breathable fabrics next to your skin. Protect your hands with gloves or mittens. Keep wool away from direct contact with skin as it is rough and itchy.
- Eat right and stay hydrated. Food and supplements containing omega-3 or omega-6 fatty acids, such as salmon, fish oil and flaxseed oil, can help dry skin. Drink plenty of fluids especially water and avoid excessive amounts of caffeine.
- Change out of wet clothes quickly. Wearing wet clothes or shoes can irritate your skin and cause itchiness.
Source: http://www.everydayhealth.com
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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 Jackson Daniel 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. Copyright 2014. All Rights Reserved.
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