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Upcoming Dates
Progress Reports - February 14, 2019
President's Day Holiday
- February 18, 2019
Teacher In-Service Day - March 8, 2019
Progress Reports - March 14, 2019
Parent Conferences - March 21, 2019
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McKallip Named STAR Student
Congratulations to Rilyn McKallip who was named STAR student
for the Class of 2019. She has chosen Mrs. Elizabeth Barber as her
STAR teacher.
The Forsyth/Monroe County Chamber of
Commerce sponsors
the STAR program.
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Choosing the Best
Mr. Kelly Canady recently spoke with 11th grade students as part
of the
Choosing the Best program. He discussed
pornography, human sex trafficking,
the adolescent brain development, and addiction.
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Biology Students Study Osmosis
Mrs. McIntosh's biology students explored the process of osmosis by observing
how an egg is affected when placed in different solutions over a period
of 24 hours each. Students observed the effects of vinegar, corn syrup,
and colored tap water and made their observations.
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Biology Students Study Enzymes
Mrs. Dews' biology students learned how difficult it is for enzymes
to function properly if they've been denatured or experience competitive inhibition.
Click on the image above to view scenes from her classes.
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Attention Parents of MPHS Students
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Please complete the 24 question survey in the link provided below using a personal computer, smartphone, or tablet. The data from this survey will be used as part of the calculation of the School Climate Star Rating found in the College and Career Readiness Performance Index (CCRPI).
Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Edu
cation for analysis. The Georgia Parent Survey is also available in Spanish. Parents may select the Spanish version within the survey.
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Yearbook News
Buy your yearbook TODAY!!
or call 1-877-767-5217 to place your order. Please s
ee Mrs. May in room 206 if you have any questions.
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Coffee with the Counselor
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8 a.m., 12 p.m. or 5 p.m.
Freshman Campus
Media Center
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Ms. Hamlin will be covering important topics such as graduation requirements,
new information regarding GPA, Zell Miller and HOPE scholarship requirements
and rigor courses.
Please RSVP.
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AP Exams
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Students can start making payments for their AP exams beginning December 14.
The cost of each exam is $95. The fee schedule:
Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 15, & Mar 8
This will allow student to make 4 low payments of $23.75. All exams can be paid with cash or checks. Please make checks payable to
Mary Persons High School.
Online payment is not available this year.
Please see Mrs Burston if you have any questions.
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Art News
Monroe County Schools Visual Arts Department will host
the
2019 Youth Art Month student exhibit from March 1-29 at the Fine Arts Center.
The reception will be held Tuesday, March 5 from 5:30-7:30.
Come enjoy light refreshments and artwork created by the students
of Georgia Art Educator Association's 5th district.
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Clubs & Organizations News
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Academic Team News
The MP Academic Team traveled to Eastside HS on Saturday, January 26, to compete at the EAST III tournament. Varsity went 1-4 and JV went 2-3 in preliminary matches, which earned them a playoff spot. However, they did lose in the quarterfinals in a tightly contested match. Members of Varsity that competed include Henri Marlow, Katherine Samuelson, Calvin Brown, and Bailey Storey. Members of JV that competed were Caleb Johnson, Donovan Skinner, Maci Joiner, and Baxter Berlin. Our next tournament will be at Middle Georgia State University on Friday, March 1.
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Best Buddies News
Best Buddies will be hosting a carnival on March 2nd at The Fine Arts Center from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We are asking for vendors to participate.
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FBLA News
Congratulations FBLA Members!!
Region Results
53 people earned 80 medals
41 people qualified for state in 38 events
Largest Local Chapter Membership
Monopoly State Finalist
Region 14 Sweepstakes Winner (Champion)-5th year in a row
Attention FBLA members - See Mrs. Little or Mrs. Myers
to sign-up for State Leadership Conference to be held
March 22-24 in Atlanta. There are 3 fundraisers to take advantage of assisting with the registration and hotel fees. Deadline to sign-up and pay registration fee February 12th.
FBLA members will be selling Crush Orange drinks for $1 for students to send their "crush" Feb 4-12.
FBLA is selling ice cream sandwiches for $1.00 after school on
Thursdays in Mrs. Myers room 226.
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FFA News
Mary Persons High School FFA members attended the Georgia Green Industry Association Conference Friday January 26th at the Gwinnett Conference Center. While attending the conference students were able to visit industry booths and make professional connections. In addition, our students were able to attend a presentation on the opportunities for careers in the Agricultural and Horticulture Industries.
In addition to attending the conference our students were able to take the Jr. Plant Professional Certification Exam. The Exam consisted of two parts, plant identification and a written test consisting questions related to plant science and the Horticulture industry. We are proud to have four students from Mary Persons FFA become certified: These students are Bria Brindle, Aleah Hayman, Matthew Marshall, and Deyana Stokes. Also, two other Mary Persons FFA members passed the Plant Identification portion of the certification; Shelbye Thompson and Tyler Faulk.
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FCA meets
Friday mornings
MPHS
Gym
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SkillsUSA
(Front row left to right)
Noah Burge, Cheyla Tafolla, Lennis Clark
(Back row, left to right)
Tucker Melton, Trever Brooks, Will Atkins
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TSA News
State Competition paperwork has gone out and is due back ASAP! See Mrs. Barfield to get yours.
The Robotics Team meets after school on Tuesday and Thursday in the Tech Lab, room 220, until 5 pm. Come join us to see what robotics is all about! Email Mrs. Barfield if you have questions or to check and ensure that there will be practice on the day you plan to stay:
christina.barfield@mcschools.org
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Attention baseball player family members!
Sport some gear customized for you and/or your player with
any of the designs shown here, however you'd like.
All proceeds benefit the MP engineering students.
or visit @CreationsByChamps on Facebook today!
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Golf News
If you missed the golf meeting last Monday, you can still show up to our first practice, on
Tuesday February 12th at 3:30 at River Forest.
If you have any questions you can contact Coach Collins at (912) 393 4832.
Hope to see you there!
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Volleyball News
Attention Girls interested in Volleyball
Volleyball open gym/ conditioning will be Monday & Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:10.
It will start (depending on basketball) March 11, 2019 in MPHS gym util April.
A Mini Camp will take place April 15th-April 17th starting at 3:45 and go til 5.
Volleyball tryouts will be April 22, 24, 25 and 26th 3:30-5:30.
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Link Your Ingles Card to MPHS
Ingles cards must be
re-linked each year.
Our school code is 10509.
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*See Mrs. English for passwords to the
resources that require a password.
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Follow us on Instagram @marypersonshigh.
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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 2018. All Rights Reserved.
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