Monroe Messages
Newsletter of Monroe County Schools
Scenes from the KBS Production of Seussical
Did you see KB Sutton's production of "Seussical" at the Fine Arts Center?  Lots of great performances are happening this spring.  See information about our schools' productions this spring below, and join us Sunday, March 5, as the legendary Peter Noone and Herman's Hermits take to the Fine Arts Center stage.





















The Monroe County Board of Education meets the second Tuesday of each month in the Central Office Board Room located at 25 Brooklyn Avenue Forsyth.  If you would like to access meeting agendas, please see our eBoard Simbli portal at https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/index.aspx?S=4117.  
Pre-K and Kindergarten Enrollment Continues
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 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:
  1. A birth certificate showing proof of age of your child;
  2. Your child's social security card;
  3. Georgia Form 3231 - your child's up-to-date immunization form;
  4. Georgia Form 3300 - your child's ear, eye, dental, and nutrition record; and
  5. 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.













We are proud to offer great breakfast every school day!  A nutritious breakfast is important for school success.  Join us March 6-10 for National School Breakfast Week. Monroe County Schools' cafeterias  consistently score 100 health inspection ratings.























A Message from Monroe County Schools Nurses: Avoid Portion Control Pitfalls
When eating at many restaurants, it's hard to miss portion sizes have gotten larger in the last few years.  The trend has also spilled over into the grocery store and vending machines.  A bagel or "individual" bag of chips can easily feed more than one person. Research shows people unintentionally consume more calories when faced with larger portions.  This can mean significant excess calorie intake, especially when eating high calorie foods.    Here are some tips to avoid portion control pitfalls.
When eating or snacking in front of the tv, put the amount you plan to eat into a bowl or container instead of eating straight out of the package. It's easy to overeat when your attention is focused on something else.  
To minimize temptation of second and third helpings at home, serve the food on individual plates instead of putting serving dishes on the table.  
Many restaurants serve more food than one person needs at one meal.  Take control by splitting an entree with a family member or friend.  You could also ask the wait staff for a "to go" box and wrap up half of your meal as soon as it is brought to the table.  
People tend to consume more when they have easy access to food. Make your home a "portion friendly zone."  
Store tempting foods like cookies, chips, or ice cream out of immediate eyesight.  Move healthier food to the front at eye level.
Be aware of large packages.  The larger the package, the more people consume from it without realizing the total portion.  Divide up the contents of a large package into smaller bags or containers.  Don't eat straight from the package.  Serve the food in a small bag or container.  
Source:  https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/portion_size.html

Georgia Parent Survey Open through March 3
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:









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.