Parents, please take a few moments to complete the survey at http://apps.gadoe.org/schoolclimate/parents.nsf/Survey.xsp . This data becomes a part of each school's CCRPI report.  CCRPI is a comprehensive school improvement, accountability, and communication platform for all educational stakeholders that promotes college and career readiness for all Georgia public school students.

We look forward to you joining us for our upcoming Monroe County Schools System Spelling Bee on Monday, February 9, 2015. The location and practice for the Bee has been changed to the BOE Auditorium.

Student Practice Session 

Date:  February 9, 2015

Time:  1:20 pm  - 2:20 pm

Location: BOE Auditorium

 

System Spelling Bee:

Date:  February 9, 2015

Time: 6:00 P.M.

Location: BOE Auditorium

*All spellers  should report to the registration table by 5:30 pm.

 

Monroe County Schools' employees are recognized for their service in five year increments.  Monroe County Middle School employees were recently recognized for their years of service.  Pictured (l-r) are Superintendent Anthony Pack, Tracie Williams, 10 years; Catherine Knight, 5 Years; Janet Bush, 25 Years; Rhonda Grizzard, 5 Years; Christina Stephens, 5 Years; Mark McCoy, 10 Years, and MCMS Principal Dr. Efrem Yarber.

Transportation employees who were recognized for their years of service are pictured with Superintendent Pack.  Derek Johnston was recognized for 15 years of service, and Tracy Dent was recognized for 20 years. 

Mrs. Patsy Evans (pictured below with Superintendent Pack) was recognized for five years of service.

The Monroe County Board of Education meets for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 10.  The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the board room.  The board holds executive session until approximately 7 p.m. when it returns to regular meeting for recognitions and the business portion of the meeting.  You can see the agenda at https://eboard.eboardsolutions.com/index.aspx?S=4117.

Congratulations to the Monroe County 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Team. They recently placed third at state level competition.

February is only a few days away and traditionally it has been known as the month of love. It is also a great opportunity to teach children about the being compassionate towards others. Below are several ways to teach compassion to younger aged children.

1)      Modeling- Many life lessons occur outside of school, therefore the basis of a compassionate child starts at home. Model being compassionate and showing kindness to your friends, neighbors, or other parents in your social circle.

2)      Empathy- Teach empathy by encouraging your child to discuss their feeling. Have them reflect on how their actions can affect the feeling of others.

3)      Responsibility- To teach responsibility, give your child an age appropriate task (i.e. setting the table, assisting with washing dishes, or cleaning bedroom). Children like to feel needed as though they have contributed to the household.

All in all, use the month of showing love to teach that red hearts and chocolates are temporary, but being compassionate can have a lasting effect on others.

For more on measles, see http://www.cdc.gov/features/measles/index.html#.VMf-UYH4mmM.email .

National School Counseling Week 2015, "Celebrate School Counseling," will be celebrated from Feb. 2-6, 2015, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February. We are thankful for all of the dedicated school counselors and their work  in support of Monroe County Schools students. 

TGScott families will have the opportunity to see the school's production of "Alice in Wonderland" next week.  Fifth grade parents are invited to see the play on Thursday, February 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Auditorium.