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Progress Reports Go Home February 6
The Third Nine Weeks Progress Reports will be issued on Thursday, February 6.
BOE to Meet February 11
The Monroe County Board of Education will meet Tuesday, February 11 at 7 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room.
Gifted Program Open House
Hubbard Elementary School will host the Gifted Program Open House on Monday, January 27 at 5 p.m.
Monroe County Schools Issues Letters for 2014-2015 Elementary Zones
Parents and guardians of elementary students should check their mailbox for a letter from Monroe County Schools. This letter provides information for the student's 2014-2015 school as designated by new zones. If you did not receive the letter or have questions, please contact your school's registrar for more information.
KBS Hosts Math Lunch and Learn
K. B. Sutton Elementary School provided a Lunch and Learn workshop for parents entitled "How to Support Your Child's Math Instruction."  The presenters were Megan Smallwood and Sheri Williams.  Mrs. Smallwood and Mrs. Williams are KBS teachers; they work with multiple grade levels.  Kindergarten through fifth grade teachers provided specific grade level Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS) parents should focus on at home. Multiple internet sites to assist students in math fact fluency and application of math concepts were shared.  Several practical tips for parents to assist students in their everyday life were presented as well.  Lastly, parents were encouraged to participate in "Make and Take" activities.  Many parents made place value sliders to take home.  Others played math fact games with dice and cards.  Parents and staff enjoyed lunch provided by the K. B. Sutton Elementary School cafeteria staff which included a turkey hoagie, chips, cookies or muffins, and tea or lemonade.
GPEE Releases Annual Report on Top Issues in Georgia Education
Click here for the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education report.  This annual publication highlights the top issues in education in Georgia today.  GPEE is a nonprofit public education advocacy research institution.

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 will remain open through Friday, January 31, 2014.    The Georgia Parent Survey has 20 questions and it should take no more than 5 - 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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Monroe County Schools Newsletter
A Message from the Superintendent:  Important Notice Regarding Calendar Adjustments for Students and Staff
The Board voted on Saturday at their Board Training/Meeting to adjust this year's calendar due to missing January 7, 2014, because of the extreme cold.

 

1.  March 14, 2014 will be a student day instead of a teacher work day.

 

2.  May 29, 2014 will be the final teacher work day for the year.  Ten month employees (teachers and those classified staff working the same calendar as teachers, 185 days) may use a personal day for the May 29, 2014 teacher work day without having to submit to the Superintendent for approval.  If you have remaining personal days, you will submit through AESOP your request for use of a personal day and your Principal will sign off on the request.  Again, this is only for the May 29, 2014 make-up teacher work day.

 

3.  Those employees who have additional days added to your contract who are not eleven or twelve month employees will add a day at the end of the year to make up the teacher work day. 

 

4.  Eleven and twelve month employees - Mr. Jackson Daniel will release an adjusted calendar for the make-up day since May 29th is already a work day.
Monroe County Schools Announces PK Enrollment for 2014-2015 School Year
Children four years of age on or before September 1, 2014 are eligible to enroll in Monroe County Schools for 2014-2015. Placement is made on a first come, first served basis with COMPLETED enrollment. School assignments will be determined at enrollment appointments.

For the timeline and enrollment information, click here.  Residency requirements must be completed for PK students.  For details on Monroe County Schools residency requirements, click here.

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Cindy Seymour, System Registrar at 478-994-2031 ext. 1037.
TGScott Performed "The Jungle Book"
TGScott Elementary School students performed Disney's The Jungle Book last week in two performances for family and friends.
Board of Education Holds Training Session for Long-Range Planning
Middle Georgia RESA trainers Ms. Penny Smith and Dr. Carol Brown led Monroe County Board of Education members in training this past Saturday. 
MCMS Holds Science Night
MCMS students and their families came together with MCMS staff to conduct experiments and learn more about science.
A Message from Monroe County Schools Nurses: 
For many Monroe County Schools' students, their pets are very important parts of their lives.  This week, Monroe County Schools Nurses focus on keeping our students' furry friends healthy and safe.

Even though your pets have a built in fur coat, you need to protect them during extremely cold, harsh winter weather.

  • When temperature falls below 32 degrees consider keeping your animals inside the house or provide an insulated approved pet house. Add blankets, straw or wood shavings for added warmth.
  • For very cold days and nights, put a coat or sweater on your pet (especially those with short hair or if they appear to be shivering). Although a dog/cats coat will thicken in the colder months, it takes several months to grow a thicker coat.
  • Antifreeze tastes sweet and a dog/cat will lap up any spills. Be sure to clean spills up immediately since as little as a teaspoon of antifreeze can kill your pet. If your pet ingests any antifreeze take them to your veterinarian immediately.
  • Animals can get frostbite. Their skin will turn bright red then pale and then black and begin to fall off. The most vulnerable parts are the ears, footpads and tails. If you notice skin discoloration, wrap the pet in a blanket and go to the vet.          
  • Wipe paws when coming inside to remove road salt (if snowing), antifreeze and any other chemicals. Check for cuts and scrapes.
  • Replace frozen water in water bowls daily or more often if extremely cold. A heated water dish can be purchased if freezing is occurring daily.

Source: http://www.pawnation.com  
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 Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved.