MILTON HIGH SCHOOL
EAGLE UPDATE
October 21 , 2018
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EAGLE PRIDE
SENIOR INFORMATION
MILTON PTO NEWS
ONE ACT PLAY
PARENT UNIVERSITY
MHS SWIM & DIVE
TENNIS INFORMATION
NTHS INFORMATION
CONCUSSION SYMPOSIUM
THEATRE FUNDRAISER
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ATHLETIC SCHEDULES
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ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
  
ADMIN ASSISTANTS
Adam Clack
  
504 COORDINATOR
  
RtI COORDINATOR
Donna Solomon
  
GUIDANCE DIRECTOR

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Gary Sylvestri
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IMPORTANT DATES
2018
10/22: Swim & Dive Mtg. 7:00PM
10/24-25: ONE ACT PLAY 7:00PM
10/29: Parent University 6:30PM
11/06: TEACHER WORKDAY
11/09: PTO Meeting 9:30AM
11/13: SGC Meeting 4:00PM
11/19-23: THANKSGIVING HOL*
12/11: SGC Meeting 7:10AM
12/14:  PTO Meeting 9:30AM
12/17-20: FINAL EXAM WINDOW
12/21-1/4/19: WINTER BREAK*
2019
01/07: FIRST DAY 2nd SEMESTER
01/10: FR/SO Parent Night 6:30
01/15: SGC Meeting 4:00PM
01/18:  PTO Meeting 9:30AM
01/21: M.L. KING Jr. HOLIDAY*
01/31: Dual Enroll. Night 6:30
02/07: Rising 9th Par Night 6:30
2/12: SGC Meeting 7:10AM
02/15-18: TCHR/STUDENT HOL*
02/22:  PTO Meeting 9:30AM
03/11,12: WORK DAYS*
03/15:  PTO Meeting 9:30AM
03/19: SGC Meeting 4:00PM
04/01-05: SPRING BREAK*
04/16: SGC Meeting 7:10AM
04/19:  PTO Meeting 9:30AM
04/22-05/3: EOC TESTING
05/06-17: AP TESTING
05/21: GRADUATION 8:00PM
05/20-23: FINAL EXAM WINDOW
05/23: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
*=NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
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EAGLE PRIDEPRIDE
ACADEMICS
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
Milton Science Olympiad took three teams to compete in their first tournament of the year last Saturday (October 13) at South Forsyth High School. This was the earliest tournament in the state of Georgia for this school year, and the students have only had 3 weeks of practice to get ready. Individual medals were given for 1st -3rd   places at this tournament. Congratulations to the following students on their success:
Max Guo & Pranav Althimuthu: 1st place Forensics
Sophie Richardson & Ved Rao: 2nd place Dynamic Planet
Ayden Marshall & Navina Doss: 2 nd   place Sounds of Music
Max Guo & Pranav Althimuthu: 3rd   place Chemistry Lab
Christina Wang & Prajwal Vedula: 3rd   place Circuit Lab
Akash Bhatt & Prajwal Vedula: 3rd   place Disease Detectives
Ved Rao & Pranav Viswanadha: 3rd   place Fossils

There were over 40 teams at this tournament from over 20 area schools. We are looking forward to a great year in Science Olympiad!
LATIN CLUB
The Milton Latin Club would like to congratulate the Novice Certamen Team, captained by Sydney Lynch, for winning 2nd place at the Georgia Junior Classical League Fall Forum Certamen Tournament. Certamen is the competitive academic contest for the Junior Classical League, where teams of up to four students compete against students from other schools to show who has the most dominant knowledge of language, grammar, history, and mythology. Milton's next tournament will be at Eastside High School on Saturday, November 17! Congratulations again, Sydney!
 
PERFORMING ARTS
THEATRE
Milton Milton Theatre Company won FIRST PLACE in the 55-minute One Act Play competition at the 2018 Georgia Theatre Conference in Savannah, GA this past weekend! Eli Hutchinson won BEST ACTOR! And, Jake Roscoe won ALL STAR CAST! Congratulations to the incredible cast, crew, directors and parent volunteer team of 1940's Radio Hour! Huge shout-out also to our 45-minute One Act Play entry, Einstein's Dreams for winning BEST TECHNICAL EXECUTION! Amazing weekend for these two shows!
Eli Hutchinson & Jake Roscoe

ATHLETICS
CROSS COUNTRY
Milton Cross Country to Return to State Meet
The Eagle Cross Country teams will again head to Carrollton, GA to compete in the GHSA State Cross Country Championship meet after qualifying today at the Class 7A Area meet.
Varsity Girls: The Lady Eagles challenged for the top-spot and showed they are ready to be a top-finishing team at the state meet with their impressive showing. Milton (3rd-79 pts) bested 9 schools to qualify for the GHSA championship.

Varsity Boys: Even running without their number four runner, Milton (3rd-105 pts) bested 9 schools and qualified for the GHSA state meet. The Eagles fought off a strong Lambert (4th-105 pts) team that lost to Milton on the 6th-man tiebreaker with the Eagles going 42nd versus the Longhorns going 51st. Milton is the defending boys state 7A Champions in Cross Country and even though the team lost its top-5 runners from the squad, the Eagles will again head to Carrollton with a chance to defend their title.  The varsity teams of Milton will next compete at the GHSA State Meet on Saturday, November 3 at Carrollton Elementary School in Carrollton, GA to conclude their 2018 campaign.

VOLLEYBALL
Congratulations to the Lady Eagles Volleyball team on their DOMINATING win over South Gwinnett in the 1st round of the GHSA CLASS AAAAAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP tournament.  Congratulations to Kennedy Campbell who was named player of the game against South Gwinnett. Lady Eagles Volleyball player Devon Bright was named Max Preps Player of the Week for the state of Georgia !
With the win, Milton advances to the second round and hosts Mill Creek on Tuesday, October 23 at 6:30PM HERE AT MILTON! Come on out and support the team as they continue their run in the state tournament!
SENIOR CLASS INFORMATIONSRINFO
Attention Class of 2019 Senior Dues are DUE!
If you have not paid your dues by Thursday, November 1 you will not be able to:
  • participate in all the amazing events planned for your class
  • get put into a drawing for FREE prom tickets

So let's get those due in! Two ways to get those dues in:

  1. https://miltoneaglespto.membershiptoolkit.com and look for Senior Dues or
  2. print the form at www.miltonhighschool.com click "students" then "seniors"

SENIOR SNACK is this week - Wednesday, October 24 - during both lunches!

SENIOR SERVICE DAY is right around the corner on November 13. Students will get a sign up opportunity shortly to serve at one of many local opportunities on that day from 9:30-11:30 and be excused from school. Seniors (w/paid dues) will also get their Senior T-shirt and be served a catered lunch upon return. Seniors who have not paid dues can still serve but will not pick up a tee or participate in lunch. We want everyone to take full advantage of this awesome experience so again- please get your dues in!
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MILTON PTO NEWS
PTO PARENT VOLUNTEERSPTOVOLUNTEERS
TEACHER APPRECIATION
Please Bake or Purchase MINI loaves for the staff this week. Please drop off Thursday, October 25
Sign up by CLICKING HERE

SENIOR SERVICE DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Milton parents, we need you please! We have volunteer needs on Tuesday, November 13!
If you are interested please email Gay Donnelly at 205gabrielle@gmail.com so a link to the Volunteer Sign Up Genius can be sent to you to select what opportunity works best for your schedule- thank you in advance for your help!

MILTON HOLIDAY ORNAMENT ORNAMENT
The PTO is proud to offer the first Milton Eagles PTO Holiday Ornament! It is custom cast pewter and comes in a gift box for storage. It is available for $20 on our website:
CLICK HERE OR ON THE IMAGE BELOW
ONE ACT PLAYONEACT
Get your tickets now for all of Milton's One Act Play!

The dates for the performance are as follows:
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
7:00PM Wednesday, October 24
7:00PM Thursday, October 25
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PARENT UNIVERSITY: OCTOBER 29PARENTU
Milton High School Counseling Department & PTO present: Parent University
We hope you will join us for informational sessions on relevant topics to Milton High School parents in an ever-changing school environment.
The Risks of E-Cigarettes for Teens
and How to Identify Them  
SPEAKER: Officer Chad West - Milton Police Department
WHEN: October 29, 2018 6:30-7:30PM
WHERE: MHS Media Hub No RSVP Required
E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among middle and high school students in the United States. They do not look like regular cigarettes and can be mistaken for pens, USB drives and other every day items. E-cigarettes can also be used to deliver marijuana and other drugs. This presentation will discuss all the risks of using e-cigarettes and real examples of the different types available to our students.
CLICK HERE FOR E-CIGARETTES FLYER
Please Save The Date for our future presentations
November: Alternative Problem Solving-Your guide to new ideas that will help your child stay more focused, less anxious and less stressed.
February: Beneficial Parenting-What apps you need to know about to stay informed on your student. 
March: New Drivers-A guide to know your legal and academic responsibilities for you and your child learning to drive.
*All presentations will be 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the Media Hub. Official dates will be forthcoming.
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MILTON SWIM & DIVESWIM
There is a  MANDATORY PARENT MEETING on Monday,  October 22 at 7:00PM in the MEDIA HUB  for the swimmers and divers that made the team.
Registration fees will be collected at the meeting so please bring your payment. Please email Coach Nevelos with a ny questions: ( nevelostc@fultonschools.org )
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TENNIS INFORMATION MEETINGTENNIS
Any girls or boys interested in trying out for 2019 Milton Tennis season are required to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, November 14 at 7:45AM in room 3308.
Information regarding steps to register for tryouts will be given at the meeting. You can begin to upload forms on Planet HS prior to the meeting.
If you have any questions email: 
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NTHS APPLICATIONSNTHS
The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) offers students enrolled in career technology courses the opportunity to join an honor society. NTHS strives to bring well deserved recognition, scholarship opportunities, and career opportunities to students who excel in one of the 108 career and technical educational fields as their profession. Not only do NTHS students embody all the attributes and talent which are in demand today, these students also embrace a clear vision for tomorrow's workforce and their role in it. NTHS understands changes in industry within local communities and on a global scale. Requirements to join NTHS are as follows:
  • Must maintain a GPA 3.0 or higher
  • Must have 2 or more years in a CTAE pathway
  • Must have no more than three unexcused absences per semester
  • Must have no drinking/drugs disciplinary actions or honor code violations (All other disciplinary actions are at the discretion of the advisers)
  • Must have one teacher recommendation (not career technology teacher)
  • Must have one other recommendation outside of the school (cannot be a teacher or family member)
  • Must be a member of a CTSO in 2017. By 2018, must be an active member of a CTSO
  • Must complete eight hours of community service each semester
  • Must attend at least 75% of NTHS meetings during the year
  • $50 to join for the first year, then $20 each additional year

See Ms. Naterman in 1275 or Ms. Kleimon in 5303 for applications starting October 11 - Applications are due October 26

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CONCUSSION SYMPOSIUMCONCUSSION
All parents, please join us November 8 at 6:30PM in the Milton Media Hun, as we host a Concussion Symposium in conjunction with Northside Hospital and Parent University. Daniel Charek PhD. will share about the latest concussion information and answer questions regarding the return to learn and rerun to play protocols.
ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM
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THEATRE FUNDRAISERDRAMAFR
Milton Theatre's Annual Fundraiser runs until October 16! Theatre families are selling $20 raffle tickets for a chance to win one of three (3) CASH prize drawings of $5,000, $3,000 and $1,000. This will be the largest fundraising effort for MASK (Milton Actor's Support Krew), and will be of tremendous help in meeting the 2018-2019 costs of the program such as annual expenses, cirque equipment and theatre technical equipment. Without these funds, Milton Theatre Company would not be able to provide such high quality training and performance opportunities.
Winners will be drawn at the closing of our final one act play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, on October 25, 2018. Must be 18 or over to enter. Thanks for supporting our program!

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COLLEGE & CAREER CENTERMHSCCC
Week of October 22
NEW WEBSITE:  www.miltonccc.weebly.com
STUDENTS
COLLEGE REP VISITS:
Please review our upcoming visits and sign up for the ones you would like to attend by  CLICKING HERE
MILTON STUDENTS ONLY!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23
Belmont University 1:00PM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24
Monmouth College 11:25AM
University of North Georgia 11:55AM
Mississippi State University 12:30PM
US ARMY Cafeteria All lunches
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25
UCLA 10:20AM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
Young Harris 11:25AM
Bucknell University 11:55AM

PARENTS: 
Appointments with Monica are Tuesdays  8:30 -10:30AM
Parent appointments available by CLICKING HERE

ACT & SAT TEST PREP OPTIONS: For complete test prep options on campus, off-campus, free and paid options, see the ACT & SAT information at
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Instagram @mhs_ccc & Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mhsccc/ 
If you have any questions, please contact the College & Career Center ( miltonhighccc@gmail.com) or Monica Meng at mengm@fultonschools.org. 
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ATHLETIC SCHEDULESSCHEDULES
HOME EVENTS
10/23 TUE: Volleyball v Mill Creek (Rnd 2 of States) @ 6:30PM
10/26 FRI: Football v Lambert (Senior Night) @ 7:30PM
AWAY EVENTS
10/27 SAT: Competition Cheer at Northgate Classic
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