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An electronic newsletter of Monroe County Schools
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March 14 will be the make-up day for students due to being out on January 7th. The day was originally a teacher work day.
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KBSutton Elementary School and Hubbard Elementary School are participating in the
"Catch a Teacher
To view the recent WMAZ news story, click on the picture above.
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The countdown to the CRCT for grades 3-8 has begun. To help your child prepare, use the study guides found here. |
Are Your Child's Immunizations
Up to Date?
There are new immunization requirements that will go into effect July 1, 2014. All students entering the 7th grade for the 2014-2015 school year will be required to meet the following requirements:
One dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) - This shot is recommended for preteens and teens and
protects against three dangerous diseases, including whooping cough.
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One dose of Meningococcal conjugate vaccine - This shot protects against infections that can cause brain damage, arm and leg amputations, kidney damage, and death.
Preteens need one shot before entering 7th grade and a booster at age 16.
This rule also applies to new students who are entering grades 8 through 12 in Georgia schools. All other immunization requirements remain unchanged.
For a full list of required immunizations, click here.
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MCAC's Building-Level Young Georgia Author Competition winners are: (L-R) Marques Penamon, Holly Amerson, Bennie Harris, Anthony Skinner, Landon Bryant.
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AP Test Performance
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More Georgia seniors are scoring a 3 or higher - a passing score - on Advanced Placement (AP) exams compared to last year, according to The College Board's AP Report to the Nation released today. The report shows that 18,535 students scored a 3 or higher this year, compared to 17,767 last year. A higher percentage (21.3%) of Georgia's seniors are scoring a 3 or higher compared to the U.S. average (20.1%) - one of 17 states to have a higher percentage than the national average. This report measures progress of the Class of 2013. When results are broken out by subgroup, Georgia's African-American students rank 3rd in the nation in the percentage of seniors scoring a 3 or higher on AP exams. Georgia's 10-year increase (9.1%) in the percentage of seniors scoring a 3 or higher on AP exams also shows impressive results, ranking 13th in the nation.
During the past decade, the number of Georgia graduates taking at least one AP Exam has more than doubled, and the number of low-income students taking AP has increased more than tenfold. This expansion has resulted in a significant increase in the number of qualifying AP Exam scores typically required for college credit. To see Mary Person's five year AP performance,click here.
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Monroe County Schools has revised its student calendar for 2014-2015. Fall break was changed to earlier in October. For a copy of the revised calendar, click here.
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A Message from the Superintendent
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING MOST RECENT INCLEMENT WEATHER
On Thursday, February 20, 2014, the State Board of Education approved a resolution waiving student days missed by districts under a State of Emergency for weather issues. The student days missed (January 28, 29, & 30; February 12 & 13) by Monroe County Schools fit the requirements of the waiver.
The Georgia Department of Education's Assessment and Accountability Office approved the MCS request to move the testing windows for the various state tests back five (5) instructional days. The delay of state testing by 5 days accounts for the 5 instructional days students missed due to inclement weather.
As a result of the SBOE Resolution and the extension of the state testing window by 5 days, Monroe County Schools's students will not make up the days indicated above.
Faculty and staff will make-up the time working on Curriculum Revisions, Curriculum Frameworks, Horizontal and Vertical Alignment of Curriculum, Benchmark and Predictor Tests, Rubrics to Evaluate Student Performance Tasks, Student Learning Objectives (SLO), and more.
Unless we experience more severe weather that further compromises instructional time for boys and girls, Spring Break will remain as scheduled and the last day of school and graduation will remain on May 23, 2014.
On behalf of the Monroe County Board of Education and Administration of Monroe County Schools, thank you for your patience as we worked to make a decision that was best for our students.
Respectfully submitted,
Mr. Anthony D. Pack, Ed. S.
Superintendent of Schools
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Congratulations MP Girls Basketball Team
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Mary Persons High School Girls Basketball Team won the region championship last week. Congratulations to Coach Kurt Greene and his team on winning the Region 2-AAAA championship 61-53 over Rutland High School. The Lady Bulldogs won Friday's playoff game. The Mary Persons Girls Basketball Team will host the 2nd Round of the GHSA State Basketball Play-offs on Monday February 24 at 6:00 pm.
WHAT: GHSA 2nd Round State Play-offs
WHO: MP vs. Cross Creek
WHEN: Monday February 24 at 6:00 pm
WHERE: James P. Evans Gymnasium on the campus of Mary Persons High School
REMINDERS:
Play-offs are GHSA sanctioned events and are subject to GHSA guidelines.
1. ALL tickets are $7.00
2. NO Monroe County Employee Badges will be accepted.
3. All GHSA pass holders must enter through the pass gate.
4. Peps bands and artificial noisemakers are not permitted in the arena.
5. Banners and signs are not permitted in the arena.
6. Spectators must wear shirts and shoes at all times in the arena.
7. Spectators are not allowed on the game floor until the games has been completed.
8. Game management, security personnel, and game officials have the right to demand that spectators be removed from the arena for unacceptable behavior.
Please come show your support for our Region 2-AAAA Champion Lady Dogs on Friday!! Let's give our girls a true HOME COURTadvantage!! You can view MP basketball games at http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/89543 .
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A Message from Monroe County Schools Counselors: Test Preparation Tips
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Preparation for your first test should begin on the first day of class; this includes paying attention during class, taking good notes, studying, completing homework assignments and reviewing study materials on a regular basis.Go to review and tutoring sessions, pay attention to hints that the teacher may give about the test. Take notes and ask questions about items you may not understand. Use note-cards, highlighters, and apps like quizlet to review important information. Review material from class notes, practice tests, homework problems, sample problems, review material, the textbook. Eat a nutritious meal before a test. This will help you focus but avoid heavy foods which can make you sleepy.
Don't try to cram the night before a test. It is recommended to get at least 8 hours of sleep a night so that you'll be well rested enough to focus during the test. Put the main ideas, information, formulas onto a sheet that can be quickly reviewed many times, this makes it easier to retain the key concepts that will be on the test.
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What will you do after high school?
Come explore your options at:
The Monroe County Schools Transition & Resource Fair Sponsored by the Department of Instructional Student Support Who? Students with disabilities and their families When? February 27, 2014 6pm Where? Mary Persons High School Vendors will be set up to distribute information and answer questions on the following resources: * Day programs * Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation * Colleges and Technical schools * Guardianship, Special Needs Trusts and Wills * Medicaid Waivers and Family Support money * How to maintain Social Security Disability Benefits while working For more information contact : Leslie Gavin, Parent Mentor Phone: 478-994-2031 x1615 Email: Leslie.Gavin@monroe.k12.ga.us
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HES Students Complete History Projects
  Students in Mrs. Kathleen Bunn's class at Hubbard Elementary are featured above showcasing their projects they completed as they learned about prominent figures in our history.
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Annette Coward Speaks to MCAC Students
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 | | Back row: Marques Penamon, Dr. Margie Campbell, Shawn Dent, Mrs. Michelle Collier. Front row: Anthony Skinner, Christian Harvey, Moeisha Hardy, Annette Coward, Guantezion Johnson. |
By Holly Amerson, MCAC Student
We had the pleasure of having Ms. Annette Coward, former 13WMAZ news anchor and current voice over artist, speak to the students of MCAC. Ms. Coward gave us advice to make every day worth it and not let anyone tell us that we can't do something. She let us know that there are steps to get to where we are going, don't burn bridges, and it isn't going to be easy, but it is always worth it. We all want to say thank you Ms. Coward for taking the time to share valuable advice with us.
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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, G31029 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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