Progress Reports Will Be Issued Thursday
Progress Reports will be issued on Thursday, November 16.  Parents, if you have questions or would like to schedule a conference, please reach out to your child's school.  Grades are updated in "real time" through the Infinite Campus Portal which is available in the Apple App Store, Google Play, or Amazon App Store.
Monroe Messages
Newsletter of Monroe County Schools
Region champs Mary Persons Football defeated Carver-Columbus Friday night with a 27-0 win.  They go on to face Baldwin this coming Friday in the next round of playoffs.
Congratulations to the MP Competition Cheer Team!  They placed fifth at state competition this weekend. 
Thank you to MP JROTC this weekend who presented colors Friday night and participated in the Monroe County Veterans Day Ceremony on the courthouse square.



Monroe County Schools Highlights Reel:  Week of November 6-10, 2017 #mcscometogether

BUILD.....WIN.....REPEAT!
MP Construction Team Wins Region Cup
Congratulations to the MP Construction Team Members who took part in the 2017 Central Georgia Skills Challenge. In addition to winning seven individual contest medals the MP Team, for the second year in a row, took home the Region Cup.
 
MP students competed against 13 other schools in Central Georgia in the areas of Carpentry, Masonry, Electrical, Plumbing, and Blueprint Reading. Each of The Bulldog Builders scored in the top four of their categories, and in addition to the seven medals for individual contests, the team brought home the Region Cup for the second year in a row.
In plumbing
Madden McLendon 4th Place
Mika Bivens 2 nd Place
In the electrical contest
Robert Jackson, 4 th Place
Logan Price, 3rd Place
In the field of Masonry
4 th place Agustin Pompa
2 nd place Quardarious McDowell
Carpentry
2 nd Place William Atkins
1 st Place Tucker Melton
In the Blueprint reading contest
3 rd Cole Myers
2 nd Place Trevor Smith
 
The Skills Challenge, hosted annually by the Central Georgia and Southern Crescent Workforce Development Alliances, was implemented to provide a venue for students to showcase their building talents and to expose high school students to the career opportunities available in the field of construction. Recognizing the critical need for a skilled workforce, the Associated General Contractors of Georgia, in partnership with Swofford Construction and Sheridan Construction, calls upon members and suppliers to provide monetary and material donations so that the Skills Challenge is free of charge to all students and schools that are interested in participating. During the day-long event local and regional employers are on hand to answer questions and to scout local talent.

Books and Bears Donations Needed
Many of the resources of the Books & Bears Program have been depleted.  The program is in need of new or gently used stuffed animals and books.  These resources are used to connect with families when home visits are made and other student/family connections are required through system level assistance, through helping transport students, the Back Pack Buddies Program, and registration processes throughout the year.  Please send your donations to Gwen Byrd at the MCBOE Central Office.   gwen.byrd@mcschools.org or  478-994-2031  
 
Looking for an easy Christmas gift idea nobody is going to want to return?  Monroe County Schools Nutrition Association has you covered!  Please help support and visit the link to RADA Cutlery for some creative and useful gifts. You will thoroughly enjoy the variety of innovative kitchenware, and palate pleasing options. We greatly appreciate your contribution towards the MCS Nutrition Association.  If you are paying by check, see any nutrition services team member by November 17.  If you are purchasing online, the deadline is December 31.  Here is the link to the fundraiser:  http://bit.ly/2z8zQEJ. Contact Lisa Singley at lisa.singley@mcschools.org or Sandy Peppers at sandy.peppers@mcschools.org for more details.




Parents, Please Complete the
GADOE School Climate Survey
The Georgia Parent Survey contains 24 questions. Parents may complete the survey using their personal computer, smartphone or tablet. Parents are encouraged to participate in the Georgia Parent Survey.  Data will be used as part of  calculation of the School Climate Star Rating.  Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. The Georgia Parent Survey is also available in Spanish. Parents may select the Spanish version within the survey. 
Georgia Parent Survey:  http://gshs.gadoe.org/parents  
 
Message from Monroe County Schools Nurses:
Flu Season is Coming -- Are You Ready?
Click the video link to see this flu season awareness video from the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Monroe County Schools will be open on Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21.  Schools are closed for the Thanksgiving Holidays on Wednesday through Friday, November 22-24.
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.