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Back Pack Buddies Contributions Welcomed
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Pictured are: Ralph Jones, Central Office; Dr. Mary Hill, Williams Chapel AME Church; Gwen Byrd, Family Services Coordinator and Homeless Liaison |
Thank you to our partners at Williams Chapel AME Church who supply Back Pack Buddies foods for our needy students. If your organization would like to contribute to the cause of making sure our needy students have food throughout the weekends, please contact Gwen Byrd, Family Services Coordinator at gwen.byrd@mcschools.org.
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Fine Arts Center Hosts Soiree of Beautiful Voices
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Ibidunni Ojikutu
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Charles Wesley Evans celebrated their family including long-time Board of Education member J. P. Evans, Jr. with an "elegant evening of exceptional music" in recognition of Family and Community on Sunday. They were joined by Macon's
Susan McDuffie
on piano.
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MCBOE members meet with constituents to discuss school safety
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2018 Teacher of the Year Feature:
KB Sutton Elementary's Charlotte Copeland
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 We're featuring a different school's Teacher of the Year leading up to the April Board of Education meeting when this year's System Teacher of the Year is announced. This week's feature is KB Sutton Elementary School's Charlotte Copeland. She is a fourth grade teacher.
Please share your personal education history. Where did you grow up? Where did you graduate from high school? Where did you go to college? What degree(s) earned?
I grew up in Augusta, Georgia. I went to Westside High School in Augusta. I went to The University of Georgia. My degree is Child and Family Development/Early Childhood Education.
What is a funny memory or story you can share from your teaching experience?
I don't know if I should tell this but.... When I was teaching Kindergarten, we had a surprise fire drill. One little boy was in the bathroom when the alarm went off. He came running out with his pants around his ankles screaming "Wait for Me!!!" I couldn't help but stand there and laugh!
How long have you been teaching and what have your teaching assignments been?
 (Grades and/or subjects taught.) How long have you been a part of Monroe County Schools? Have you taught anywhere else as well?
I have been teaching for 21 years. I taught 1 year in Coffee County (first grade), 3 years in Gwinnett County (Kindergarten), 4 years in Jones County (Kindergarten), and have been in Monroe County for 13 years- 4 years at Hubbard Elementary and 9 years at KBS (2nd grade and 4th grade).
If you could provide one piece of advice to new teachers, what would you tell them?
Be Flexible!
What does it mean to you to be chosen as teacher of the year for your school?
I am really honored! All of the teachers at my school are wonderful, professional, hard working teachers. So, to be chosen as teacher of the year at my school is very special!
What's your favorite memory involving your teaching?
One year I got a student from another country. I worked with him for several months to teach him basic English. By the end of the year, he could speak English very well!
What's the most rewarding thing about teaching?
I love when I run into former students and they tell me things they remember from my class. I love to hear about their plans for college or careers. It is so fun to see my former kids all grown up!
 Why have you chosen to be a teacher?
I always knew I wanted to work with children. I got involved in a pilot program at UGA where we would get a dual degree in Child and Family Development and Early Childhood Education. I wasn't sure how I would use my degree, but then when I started student teaching, I knew that was what I wanted to do!
Share about your family and your life outside of school. Hobbies? Interests?
I have been married for 21 years to Clay Copeland. I have 3 daughters, Madeline is a senior at MP, Gracie is a freshman at MP, and Claire is in 5th grade at KBS. I love hanging out with my family, going to movies, and working in my garden.
What does the future hold for you in education?
I don't really know- I guess we will just have to see!
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MCBOE Member Shares Agriculture Lesson with Hubbard Elementary School Students
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 Thank you, Dr. Doster! MCBOE member Dr. Priscilla Doster read the book "How a Seed Grows" and shared information on agriculture and the importance of farms last week. During her day at Hubbard Elementary School, she read to nine classes for a total of 164 students and 12 adults.
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Spring Break Reading Made Easy: Free eBooks and Audiobooks for Students and Staff
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 Monroe County Schools' Media Specialists offer an ebook and audiobook collection for all students and staff. Listen or read a book from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Our collection spans K-12 titles. For assistance with Overdrive, contact your school's media specialist.
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Science Olympiad Teams Have Great Showing at Regional Competition; TGS Advances to State
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In Monroe County Schools, each elementary school has a Science Olympiad Team. On Saturday, March 17, 21018, all three elementary school teams competed against 24 other elementary schools at the Middle Georgia RESA Competition. We are so proud of all three teams. Our students and staff represented Monroe County Schools extremely well. Thomas G. Scott Elementary will advance to state competition. T. G. Scott placed 5th overall.
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1st PLACE
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2nd PLACE
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3rd PLACE
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Barge Building
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T. G. Scott Elementary
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Bridge Building
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S. E. Hubbard Elementary
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Data Crunchers
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S. E. Hubbard Elementary
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Deep Blue Sea
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T. G. Scott Elementary
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Don't Bug Me
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K. B. Sutton Elementary
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No Bones About It
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S. E. Hubbard Elementary
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Straw Tower
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S. E. Hubbard Elementary
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Which Way is North?
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S. E. Hubbard Elementary
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The 24 Game
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S. E. Hubbard Elementary
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"Science Olympiad competitions are like academic track meets, consisting of a series of team events. Each year, a portion of the events are rotated to reflect the ever-changing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering and technology. By combining events from all disciplines, Science Olympiad encourages a wide cross-section of students to get involved.
All Science Olympiad events are aligned to Next Generation Science Standards.
Emphasis is placed on active, hands-on group participation. Teamwork is a required skill in most scientific careers today, and Science Olympiad encourages group learning by designing events that forge alliances" (www.soinc.org).
For each of the 18 events, participating teams are ranked 1-27. At the conclusion of each of the 18 events, scores are totaled and ranked. The team with the lowest score wins.
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MP Band Auxiliary Tryouts Are Next Week
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March 26-30, 2018 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. Mary Persons High School Gym
There will be a transfer bus available.
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Message from Monroe County Schools Nurses:
Make Sunscreen a Part of Your Spring Break
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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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Monroe County Board of Education members, system and school administrative staff, and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office recently convened to discuss safety in Monroe County Schools. Suggestions, concerns, and questions were collected for study. If parents/guardians/community members have suggestions, questions, or concerns, the Monroe County Schools website has an input opportunity at
