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Pre-K and Kindergarten Enrollment February 21
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PRE-K: Children four years of age on or before September 1, 2017 are eligible to enroll for the 2017-2018 school year. Placement is made on a first come, first served basis with COMPLETED enrollment. School assignment will be determined at enrollment appointments.
KINDERGARTEN: Children five years of age on or before September 1, 2017 are eligible to enroll for the 2017-2018 school year. School assignment will be determined at enrollment appointments.
Students currently enrolled in the Monroe County Schools Pre-K program are not required to complete the enrollment process for Kindergarten.
To enroll your student, you must provide a completed enrollment packet at the time of your enrollment appointment. Below is the timeline for enrollment for Monroe County parents/ guardians.
February 21, 2017 Pre-K and Kindergarten registration packets will be available for pick up at the Monroe County Board of Education from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
February 27, 2017 Pre-K and Kindergarten parent(s)/guardian(s) may call or go on-line to schedule an appointment to register their child. A link will be available at http://www.monroe.k12.ga.us to make the appointment or the parent/guardian may call Cindy Seymour, System Registrar, 478-994-2031 to schedule the appointment.
March 6, 2017 Registration Appointments begin.
Monroe County Schools require the following documentation for enrollment: -
A birth certificate showing proof of age of your child;
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Your child's social security card;
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Georgia Form 3231 - your child's up-to-date immunization form;
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Georgia Form 3300 - your child's ear, eye, dental, and nutrition record; and
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Three Proofs of Residency. See our website for more enrollment details.
Please contact Cindy Seymour, System Registrar, at 478-994-2031 with any questions or concerns.
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 Hubbard Elementary second grade teacher, Shannon Davis, was recognized this week as the 13WMAZ "My Teacher is TOPS" recipient. To see the full news story, click on the link below.
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Congratulations, Transportation Team!
All School Buses passed State Inspection
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 Congratulations to the Transportation Team! For the second year in a row, all buses passed state inspection on the first attempt. Pictured above are Mechanic Cody Jones, Lead Mechanic Jerry Napier, and Mechanic Don Spear. |
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MCBOE Engages in Long-Range Planning
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 The Monroe County Board of Education came together last Saturday to engage in a long-range planning session followed by a series of team-building and leadership enhancement activities led by Adam Pugh and James Broom from The Rock Ranch. Pictured above are MCBOE members and superintendents reviewing property maps with Maintenance and Operations Director Roger Onstott. Pictured below are MCBOE members J. P. Evans and Phil Walker after completing a team building activity with Lego blocks. |
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3E Love Shirts to Benefit Students with Disabilities
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 The Mary Persons High School Access Department is selling 3E Love shirts to support students with disabilities. Checks can be made to Mary Persons High School. Money is due February 24th. Order Forms and money can be turned into Beth Chafin, Annie Dyke, or Elizabeth Holloway at Mary Persons High School. Please Contact Annie Dyke at annie.dyke@mcschools.org if you have any questions.
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Fine Arts Center Wins Golden Nail Award
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 Superintendent Dr. Mike Hickman recently accepted the Golden Nail Award on behalf of the school system's Fine Arts Center at the recent Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. The Monroe County Schools Fine Arts Center was recognized with the Golden Nail Award for outstanding commercial beautification in the community. Presenting the award was Nipper Bunn, representing the Chamber of Commerce. Looking on is MP Principal Dr. Jim Finch, the evening's emcee. |
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BOE committee seeks projects supporting citizens with special needs
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The Monroe County School System is looking for projects or initiatives designed to support Monroe County citizens with special needs and/or disabilities. Some projects may be eligible for a financial grant to support the efforts.
Recently, the Board of Education was given custodianship over funds from the now inactive Monroe County ARC organization that for many years supported special needs citizens. The Superior Court order giving the BOE custody over the funds states they should be used specifically for the benefit of Monroe County's special needs and disabled citizens. The Board of Ed has created the ARC Committee to oversee the administration of the funds.
Each year, during the month of February, the committee will solicit project proposals to be reviewed. The committee will then submit a recommendation to the Board of Education to fund one or more projects at the Board's March meeting.
Monroe Countians wishing to submit a project for consideration may do so by preparing a project proposal not to exceed one page. The proposal should include the dollar amount requested and a detailed description of how the funds would be used to benefit Monroe County citizens with special needs.
The proposal should be submitted to:
ARC Committee
c/o Monroe County Schools
PO Box 1308
Forsyth, GA 31029
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Check Out Events Coming to Fine Arts Center
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Georgia Parent Survey Open through March 3
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The Georgia Parent Survey contains 24 questions. Parents may complete the survey using a personal computer, smartphone, or tablet. For parents without Internet access, school computers may be used to complete the survey. All parents are encouraged to participate in the Georgia Parent Survey. Data will be used as part of the calculation of the School ClimateStar Rating. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. Results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to the public and will not be posted online. Parents, thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this survey.
Georgia Parent Survey:
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First Professional Artist, Grammy Winner
John Berry, Takes the FAC Stage
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Grammy-winning country music artist John Berry brought his "Songs & Stories" show to Monroe County Schools Fine Arts Center Friday night. Berry is the first professional entertainer to take the stage. Friday's show supported The Backlot Players' "300 Roses" Capital Campaign. Next up: Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone on March 5. |
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A Message from Monroe County Schools Nurses: Tips for Treating the Flu
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The flu can make someone feel pretty miserable for up to a week, but it usually won't need medical treatment unless a person develops complications.
Some people are at high risk for serious complications if they get the flu, including children younger than 5 years old, pregnant women, people with asthma, and those with weakened immune systems. If they get the flu and their symptoms are reported within the first 2 days of the illness, a doctor might prescribe an antiviral medicine. But these medicines usually only shorten the course of the infection by 1 or 2 days.
If your child gets the flu:
- Offer plenty of fluids (fever, which is common with the flu, can lead to dehydration). If your child is tired of drinking plain water, try ice pops, icy drinks mixed in a blender, and soft fruits (like melons or grapes).
- Encourage your child to rest in bed or on the couch with a supply of magazines, books, quiet music, and perhaps a favorite movie.
- Give acetaminophen or ibuprofen for aches and pains (but do not give aspirin unless your doctor directs you to do so, as it has been linked to a rare but serious illness called Reye syndrome).
- Dress your child in layers so you can add and remove layers during bouts of chills or fever.
- Ask a close relative or faraway friend to call and help lift your child's spirits.
- Take care of yourself and the other people in your family! If you haven't done so, speak to your doctor about getting a flu vaccine (for you and other family members) since it is recommended yearly for everyone older than 6 months of age. Also, wash your hands well and often, especially after picking up used tissues.
If your doctor prescribes medicine to ease symptoms, be sure to call the pharmacist before you go to pick it up. The flu can strongly affect many areas of the United States, so some pharmacies might have trouble keeping the medicines in stock.
Source: http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/tips-take-care.html
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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 Student 504 Jenny Rooks 25 Brooklyn Avenue Forsyth, GA 31029 Copyright 2017. All Rights Reserved.
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Congratulations to the 2017 Monroe County Teachers of the Year! They are pictured (l-r, front) Leanna Linnenkohl, KB Sutton Elementary School; Amber Ridley, Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School; Paula Mitchell, TG Scott Elementary School; Christie Johnston, Mary Persons High School, and Amy Devane, Monroe County Middle School. They are pictured with Assistant Superintendent Jackson Daniel, Assistant Superintendent Alicia Elder, and Superintendent Dr. Mike Hickman. These teachers will be recognized at the April Board of Education meeting when the System Teacher of the Year will be recognized. 
