SPARK WEEK

Spark Week is Coming! Milton Student Council is hosting Spark (Kindness) Week February 12-16. Spark Week is a fun-filled spirit week, challenging students to "spark" joy, kindness, gratitude, charity, and change within themselves, our school, and our community. The StuCo has some fun surprises planned for students as they enter the building each morning! Check the chart to know the dress and challenge for each day! #sparkweek

DAY	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri
	2/12	2/13	2/14	2/15	2/16
Theme	Brighten someones  day	Rep the M	Gratitude is the best attitude	Different teams One Community	Let Kidness Shine
Dress	Yellow/Neon	MHS Spirtwear	Wear Pink	Jersey Day/ Team Wear	Beach Day
Giveaway	Jolly Ranchers Flowers for teachers	Milton Stickers	Dove Hearts	Sweethearts	Kind Bars/ Starbursts
Daily Challenge	Compliment Someone	Attend a MHS event & show your support!	Write THANK YOU notes to staff (atrium & cafe)	Random Acts of Kindness	Find kindness rocks throughout the school
Call to Action	Need notes written for lockers Flowers for teachers	Make posters to hold during events (fat heads, etc.)	Need notes written to teachers, custodians, office staff, guidance, cafeteria, parapros	Donate to hygiene drive	Have students help with rocks

EAGLE PRIDE

Our students have been extremely busy over the past two weeks! Please take a moment to recognize some of their AWESOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS!

PERFORMING ARTS

ACADEMICS

2018-19 COURSE SELECTION

Friday, February 9, your student should have returned the Course Selection form containing the first verification of classes recommended by their teachers and their elective choices for the 2018-19 School Year.

If they forgot to do so, please have them return the form Monday to their first period teacher.

On Tuesday February 20, during homeroom, your child will receive their second verification which should contain 6 credits . Please review the form with your child and make any necessary changes.  

That form must be returned Thursday, February 22, to your child's first period teacher.

If you or your student has any questions, please contact your student's counselor or you can email Mr. Spierto at spierto@fultonschools.org.

GEORGIA SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY

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SGC CANDIDATE DECLARATION PERIOD

NOW OPEN

PTO SCHOLARSHIPS

The Milton Eagles PTO is pleased to announce its 10th Annual Student Academic Scholarships. This year we will offer over 10 different categories to choose from totaling approximately $6,000.00. View the information at the link below and fill out an application today! Deadline to submit is March 4. Good luck!

CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION

    

CLICK HERE FOR RECOMMENDATION FORM

AP CAPSTONE INFORMATION SESSION

An AP Capstone Information Session will be held Wednesday, February 21 from 6:00-6:45PM in room 1335

Some of the information addressed will include:

• MHS What are the benefits of my student taking this course sequence?
• Is the workload high? 
• How much independence will my student have to choose which topics to study?

The answers to these questions and more will be available in a Q & A session about the AP Seminar and AP Research year-long classes. If your student is interested in delving further into topics covered in other classes, is ready for the rigor of a college-level class, and is at least a rising 10th grader, you (and your student) are invited to attend!

General information about AP Capstone may be accessed here:

AP CAPSTONE INFORMATION

WEATHER MAKE UP INFORMATION

GIFTED INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

TEACHING AS A PROFESSION

Teaching As A Profession Applications Now Being Accepted!

Want to be a Super Hero when you grow up? Consider teaching! Do you know someone interested in pursuing teaching as a career or someone who likes working with kids? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then your student should check out the Teaching as a Profession Pathway! Teaching As a Profession (TAP) is open to students interested in a career in education. Applications are available in 3201. See Ms. Saren with questions!

What students love about Teaching as a Profession or TAP:

• Hands On Activities
• Interning at CCES
• Working with Kids @ CCES
• Good Teaching Experience
• Team Building
• Classroom Environment
• Friendships with Classmates
• Resume
• Something New Everyday
• Being involved with MHS School Spirit
• Leadership Opportunities
• Fun Assignments Opportunities:
• Learn Different Ways to teach various Learning Styles
• Field Trips
• Write Lesson Plans
• Teach Lessons
• Guest Speakers
• Documentaries
• Team Building Activities
• Technology
• Life Skills

AP COMP SCI A - EXEMTION ASSESSMENT

Want to Exempt Into AP Computer Science A? The Exemption Assessment will be in Room 2301 from 7:15 - 8:15AM on Thursday, February 22. It will be similar to the questions in the College Board Course Description for AP Computer Science Principles (CLICK HERE).

You can use the following questions (found in the Sample Questions section) in it to prepare for the CSP exemption test:

1 - 5, 8, 10, 13 - 17, 19, 21, 22.

The solutions are at the end of the section.

LOVE YOUR BODY

February is National Love Your Body month! Love Your Body is a national movement encouraging people of all shapes, sizes and skin tones to acknowledge their uniqueness and beauty on an individual basis. Many students suffer from negative body image and this month-long program aims to promote a healthy ideal about what is considered "beautiful".

Atlanta's EDIN (Eating Disorders Information Network- http://www.myedin.org/) sponsors and hosts many events throughout the month of February to help our community focus on maintaining a healthy body and mind.

During the month of February, the MHS Counselors encourage students to put themselves and their body first.

Here are some ways to love your body all month long hosted by EDIN. *All events are free and open to the public.

Preventing food & body image problems in kids:

Principles for balanced parenting

Tuesday, February 13 9:30-11am

Location: St. Anne's Episcopal Church (3098 St. Anne's Ln NW, Atlanta GA 30327)

Event Contact: Dina Zeckhausen

Dr. Dina Zeckhausen and Erin Enzweiler (therapist and registered dietitian) will discuss healthy principles for raising kids in a world of Super-Size meals and Zero-Sized models. She'll read her children's book Full Mouse, Empty Mouse, and share core principles: honoring hunger/fullness signals, the harm of teasing about body size and the importance of healthy emotional coping skills.

Life Beyond Your Eating Disorders:

Useful Tools for Recovery and How to Use Your Voice for Change

Friday, February 16th 10am-1pm

Location: EDIN (4470 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30338)

Event Contact: RSVP Required  Danielle Dollinger

There is Life Beyond Eating Disorders. This program will demonstrate tools useful for moving through recovery from an eating disorder. These strategies can be utilized by the therapist, client, and support system. A set of practical tools will be shared to assist in stopping self-sabotage and sidestep triggers, strengthening the healthy, positive voice, quieting the eating-disorder voice, overcoming fear and embrace change, and letting go of all-or-nothing thinking. In addition, discussions on how to use your voice for good and advocate for change for the eating disorder community will be discussed.

Bend and Berries: Yoga & Smoothies Workshop

Thursday, February 22nd from 6:00-7:00pm

Location: Thrive Counseling Center- 6095 Pine Mountain Rd Suite 105 Kennesaw, GA

Event Contact: Olivia Scott or 678-217-7529 ext. 25

A workshop led by therapists at Thrive Counseling that sees you BEND your way through a half-hour to EMPOWER - And then BLEND your way to WELLNESS with simple, delicious smoothie recipes!

Strength and Compassion: A Yoga Festival

Sunday, February 25th 2:00-4:00pm

Location: The Galloway School in Chaddick Lobby (215 West Wieuca Rd. Atlanta, GA, 30342)

Event Contact: Jill Weinstein 

The yoga festival will include yoga teachers teaching classes for all ages in the midst of stations for children (coloring, face paint, tattoos) and vendors including food, henna, and clothing.

FROM THE SUMMIT

6 MYTHS ABOUT BODY IMAGE AND DISORDERED EATING

In a world where magazines, television, and social media send many messages about what our bodies should or should not look like and what we should eat... knowing what is real can be challenging. These messages change our thinking and behaviors, and impact how we feel about ourselves. If you struggle with negative thoughts about your body or eating, you're not alone. Check out these common myths to challenge what you think!

• MYTH #1 - LOSING WEIGHT WILL HEAL YOUR NEGATIVE THOUGHTS ABOUT YOURSELF A common belief is that changing your body or losing weight will change how you feel about yourself. In reality, losing weight will not cure your self-loathing or the stigma you place on yourself about your body. True healing comes from working on your thinking and emotions. Healing involves health of the mind and body.
• MYTH #2 - BEING HEALTHY IS ABOUT EATING ALL THE RIGHT FOODS Normal eating takes place when eating is simply part of your life, not your entire focus. Healthy people tend to eat when they are hungry and stop when they are full by using intuitive eating. Our bodies are prewired with intuitive eating skills, we just have to slow down and listen. Sometimes, normal eating can mean feeling satisfied or even feeling stuffed and not giving it much after thought. Healthy eating is choosing nutritious foods, most of the time, that tastes good and make you feel good. Healthy eaters don't restrict themselves from fats or sweets, they simply eat what tastes good and makes them feel good.
• MYTH #3 - DIETING OR STRICT EATING IS THE SOLUTION TO DISORDERD EATING Healing from an eating disorder does not involve dieting. In fact, dieting can exacerbate disordered eating or create new problems. Dieting may temporarily reduce behaviors that occur as part of eating disorders, but dieting creates negative thoughts and patterns. Dieting is simply a band-aid that prevents working on the real issues with which you are struggling. * MYTH #4 - EVERY BODY SHOULD LOOK THE SAME Every person was made to be unique and no person looks the same. Comparing yourself to someone else might feel helpful, but it creates negative thinking and judgements about yourself. The next time you notice yourself comparing, take a step back and challenge yourself to describe your thoughts nonjudgmentally and factually based.
• MYTH #5 - EXERCISE IS SOMETHING YOU SHOULD DO BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU ATE Exercise is something you do for various health reasons and enjoyment. Exercise is good for us because it feels good to move. It's a great way to get in touch with your body and celebrate what it can do. Exercise is not a punishment for something you ate.
• MYTH #6 - THESE CLOTHES DID NOT FIT, SO MY BODY IS THE PROBLEM All clothing is made differently, for different bodies. If something does not fit you in a store, it is not because something is wrong with your body. At times, you may not like the way a piece of clothing fits you, but it's the clothes that's the problem - not your body! Saying "this clothing is weird" is more empowering that judging your body.

If you or someone you love is struggling and would like to speak with the licensed school based therapist, Julia Harris, MS, LAPC, at Milton High School, contact the Summit Counseling Center by calling 678-893-5300 to schedule an appointment.

Article by: Julia Harris, MS, LAPC

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AP EXAM REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

AP TESTING ACCOMODATIONS

BOYS GOLF TEAM

TRY OUT INFORMATION

Milton Boys Golf Any boys that are interested in trying out for the Milton Boys Golf Team need to email Coach Dell at dellt@fultonschools.org. Tryouts are on February 12 & 13.

MILTON TEE-OFF CLASSIC FUNDRAISER

The Boys Golf Team will be hosting its annual Milton High School Tee-off Classic Golf Tournament on March 13 at Atlanta National Golf Course. Anyone interested in participating or sponsoring please email Coach Dell at dellt@fultonschools.org.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

MILTON FENCING TEAM

Would you like to be a part of the Milton Fencing Team, learn about the sport or just try your hand at wielding a sword? The Milton Fencing Team is having open practice and information sessions on Monday, February 12 & February 26, immediately following school. Just meet us in the Milton cafeteria. Milton Fencing is open to ALL skill levels, beginner to expert, and is a no cut, athletic letter eligible sport. We compete with schools all over the metropolitan area.

For more information, please visit our website and download a waiver which permits you to try out a weapon at open practice. Or stop by Mrs. Durand's room (3306) to get a waiver or if you would like to learn more.

MILTON HALL OF FAME

The MHS Hall of Fame Committee is now accepting nominations for 2018. We are seeking nominations for outstanding alumni, faculty and staff, coaches, and friends of the school. We want to honor and celebrate the many accomplishments of those who have been affiliated with Milton HS through almost 100 years of history. We are looking for nominations of those who were a part of our history many years ago all the way through to our recent history. Please visit our Hall of Fame page on the school website at http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/milton/Pages/halloffame.aspx  for more information. The nomination deadline is February 21, 2018.

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