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 Georgia's Move On When Ready Program allows high school students to take college level courses beginning at ninth grade. MP Counselors Tasha Burston and Teresa Roller explained the program to the Board of Education and the System Leadership Team this past week. To see their presentation to learn more about MOWR and this unique opportunity for high school students to earn college credit, click here. |
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MP Land Judging Team Wins State Competition
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The Mary Persons FFA Land Judging Team recently won the State FFA Land Judging Career Development Event. The event was held at Fort Valley State University on October 29th, 2016.
Team members Courtney Stovall, Chase Grizzard, Austin Wiggins, and Kristen Snyder became eligible to compete at the state event after winning the Area 3 Land Judging Career Development Event September 29th in Fort Valley. The team will now represent Georgia at National Competition in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in May.
The Mary Persons FFA Junior Land Judging team placed third in the state Junior division of the contest. Team members include Ashton Hooks, Chad Grizzard, Tyler Faulk, and Matt Fields.
The Land Judging Career Development Event provides students the opportunity to determine land classification, use and treatment practices for selected sites. The students must consider topsoil texture and thickness, effective depth, permeability of subsoil, slope, erosion, drainage' and land capability.
FFA is a national organization of over 600,000 members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. FFA is an integral part of the agricultural education program in public schools. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Bill Waldrep and Ryan Smith are the Mary Persons High School FFA advisors. The Land Judging Career Development Event is sponsored by Georgia Farm Credit Associations as a special project of the Georgia FFA Foundation. |
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Thank You Letter to Georgia's Families
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By Richard Woods, State School Superintendent
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) works to serve students, families, and local school districts to provide high-quality programs that improve teaching and learning across the state. All GADOE-sponsored programs share a common goal of offering Georgia's students an education that affords them the opportunity to move on to college, the military, or directly into a meaningful career.
Research on family engagement suggests that when schools, families, and communities support each other, students of all backgrounds and ability levels achieve at the highest levels. The message to all of us in the research is clear: educational programs are more effective when parents are actively engaged in them. Engaged parents and family members give students the support they need to be successful.
The importance of parental support is highlighted during the month of November as Georgia celebrates Family Engagement Month. Schools across the state plan special events to honor the crucial role that parents play in students' education. In addition, November 17 is National Parent Involvement Day, a time for all parents to reflect on ways they can get more involved in the education of their children. Also on November 17, I invite you to follow the Parent Engagement Program on Facebook (GADOEParentEngagement) to view and "like" the video campaign schools and districts submitted for the Family Engagement Month video contest.
To support you with best practices in November and year-round, the Georgia Department of Education has an array of materials for Title I schools and parents. You can download brochures, school transitional materials, and other resources on the Information for Parents webpage at http://gadoe.org/parent-information.
On behalf of our schools and school systems, I want to personally thank all the parents and families who have taken on the significant role of engaging in their children's education. The importance of your support is immeasurable; schools simply cannot succeed without you.
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A refreshed Experience Online Testing Georgia website is now available with a demonstration test for each of three grade bands - grades 3-5, grades 6-8, and high school - with sample items from each content area. While the 3-5 and 6-8 grade bands will contain Science and Social Studies items, please be reminded that these two content areas will be assessed in grades 5 and 8 only. The primary purpose of this website is to provide exposure to the online platform that students will utilize when taking the Georgia Milestones tests.
The highlight of this year's refresh of the site are examples of multiple-part, multiple-select, and evidence-based selected-response items. These item types will be operational soon.
These item types will be field tested, for the first time, in Science and Social Studies in Spring 2017 for both the EOC and EOG. Items that are field tested do not impact the scores of students.
It is important to understand that the items that comprise the demonstration tests are general in nature and reflect multiple grade levels. Given the purpose of this site is to acquaint students with the navigation of the online testing process, the items are generic and are not necessarily reflective of the range of content or challenge that students will experience when taking the actual Georgia Milestones tests.
For this public-facing site, please be aware that Google Chrome is the only supported browser. Using Google Chrome, these public demonstration tests can be taken on any supported device, including Windows, Mac, and Linux desktops and laptops, Chromebooks, iPads and Android devices.
All you need to do to access a test is to select the Test Practice button, select Online Tools Training and Test Practice under End-of-Course (EOC) or End-of-Grade (EOG). For both EOG and EOC, you will have the option to explore the Standard Online Tools or the Online Accommodations of Masking, Contrasting Color, and Color Chooser. You will find these under "Options" at the bottom of the screen. If you select EOG, you will also select a grade band (3 - 5 or 6 - 8). You will find the username and password on the login screen itself for the selected demonstration test. Enter that information and click Sign In - and you are ready to go! Additional information can be found on the Experience Online Testing Georgia page under Documentation.
These opportunities are provided to ensure students and their families have familiarity with the testing platform prior to live administration in the spring.
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Congratulations MP Competition Cheer!
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 Congratulations to the MP Competition Cheer Squad on a successful season! |
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MP Bulldog Brigade Happily Entertains
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A Message from Monroe County Schools Nurses: Why Are My Fall Allergies So Much Worse?
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The Southeast has an intense spring pollen season from January through April from flowering trees, flowers and grasses. In past years, the fall pollen season has been less intense, characterized by weed pollen, predominantly ragweed. But since 2009 the fall allergy season has exploded and many people who have never had fall allergies are now suffering with them. Why?
The national Allergy Bureau has detected high levels of Chinese Elm pollen in the Southeast during the months of August to November. A native of the Asian continent, Chinese Elm trees are favored by landscapers and gardeners for their shade, low maintenance and beauty. They are resistant to Dutch Elm disease, the elm leaf beetle and drought as well as thriving in the urban and suburban Southeastern climate. Fast growers they can reach 30 feet in as little as 8 years.
The Chinese Elm pollen also attracts large numbers of bees. During the fall month's children and those with bee sting allergies should avoid being close to these trees.
Symptoms
In the fall, Chinese Elm trees flower and produce large amounts of airborne pollen. The pollen that is carried by the wind produces moderate to severe allergies. The most common symptoms are congestion and watering eyes.
Prevention
Since the pollen is carried by the wind, close windows to keep pollen out of the house. On windy days try to remain indoors to limit pollen exposure and change clothes after coming indoors. Wash your hands and face.
Medications
Chinese Elm tree allergies can be suppressed with medication. Select an antihistamine designed to block airborne pollen allergies. Taking regular doses of an antihistamine prior to the beginning of the Chinese Elm pollen season can limit symptoms by building antihistamine levels in the blood.
Sources: www.ehow.com www.sciencedaily.com www.pollen.com
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 The MP Drama Department presents this holiday comedy. Admission is $5. |
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 Student 504 Jenny Rooks 25 Brooklyn Avenue Forsyth, GA 31029
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Mary Persons Football advances to the next round of state playoffs at home this Friday night at 7:30 p.m. against Heritage-Catoosa.
The Board of Education members toured schools last week. They heard presentations from principals and they met students who shared the good news of their school. 
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