Monroe Messages
Newsletter of Monroe County Schools
MP Football Region Play Begins with a Win over Spalding High School:  Next up is Upson-Lee
MP Football Show Reel September 2018 Seven5Promotions
MP Football Show Reel September 2018
Thank you to Seven5Promotions for capturing the spirit of MPHS Football. 

MP defeats Spalding 21-0 to remain undefeated on the season. The Dogs are 6-0 and take on Upson-Lee next week. Great night! Great win! Go Dogs!

MPHS Bulldog Brigade Wows with Halftime Show


Dr. Jim Finch Receives Prestigious PBIS Award
Mary Persons High School Principal Dr. Jim Finch has been selected as the national award winner for the prestigious Association for Positive Behavior Supports (APBS)  "Ted Carr Award."  Dr. Finch was nominated by the Georgia PBIS team for the tremendous work he has done over the years as an exceptional high school principal implementing and sustaining  PBIS in an outstanding high school.  His generosity in opening his doors to others to come look and learn over the past ten years has been unsurpassed in Georgia PBIS work.  Mary Persons High School was recently the spotlight school in the Mid Atlantic  PBIS High School Newsletter which is seen all around the world.  Georgia PBIS Team member Dr. Mimi Gudenrath stated, "Jim did an amazing job in the interview for the article and the student video. We are especially proud of Jim as he is the first person from Georgia to ever receive this award." Dr. Finch is the first Georgian to receive this honor. 

The Ted Carr Award is presented each year at the International APBS Conference, this year in Washington DC, February 20-23.  
Edward G. "Ted" Carr was a teacher, researcher and pioneer in the field of positive behavior support. His early career work focused on examining the environmental origins of self-injurious behavior in children with autism. This early work laid the foundation for subsequent research on functional communication training and, ultimately, to conceptual and procedural foundations of positive behavior support. He spent over 30 years as professor of psychology at Stony Brook University, where he directed research and training activities in positive behavior support and autism in collaboration with students and colleagues across the country.
Ted was one of the key founders of positive behavior support. His contributions to the definition and the vision of positive behavior support were unmatched. He was an inspiring advocate who argued with tenacity for an infrastructure that would provide for a sustainable and dynamic foundation for the emerging discipline. As such, his was the foremost and most compelling voice that led to the creation of the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, and his vision, persistence and persuasiveness led also to the establishment of the Association for Positive Behavior Support. As the organization's first president, Ted was instrumental in helping the organization become a major force in disseminating values-based, scientific practices for people with challenging behaviors.
 
Dr. Finch will be recognized for this award at the keynote address in Washington, DC at the February conference, and he has been asked to present at the conference.  "As the state technical assistant who has had the real pleasure to support the Monroe County school district since it's early inception of PBIS, I will look forward to being on the front row when he receives this award," stated Dr. Gudenrath.
MPHS Lady Dogs Ready for Region Playoffs
After on and off weather delays the MPHS Lady Bulldogs defeated the Jackson Red Devils 7-4 on Senior Night. Destiny Middleton went 3-4 with 2 doubles and a single, Emmalee Hayman went 3-3, and the rest of the offense added in with a few hits. Lauren DeFore started the game, and Mallory Turner closed it. Congratulations to the MP Seniors who are a part of this team:  Faith Ann Rozier, Destiny Middleton, and Aleah Hayman.  The Bulldogs finished regular season home play against Perry, defeating them 14-5. Region playoffs begin Monday.
Competition Cheer C Team:  Go Bulldogs!
From Competition Cheer C Team Coach Annie Horne:  "When you compete against 6 teams and the team who won first scored like a high school team...you take second place as if it's first! So proud of my girls!!"
From Cross Country's Jessica Price on Twitter this weekend:  "They are all my kids." Thank you Dr. Hickman for supporting the Cross Country team at the Rock Ranch.


Georgia Milestones Experience Online Practice Website is Available for Students at Home
The Georgia Milestones Experience Online Practice Website is available
Using a Chrome browser only, enter the following link to access the site:   http://www.gaexperienceonline.com/
 
All you need to do to access a test is to select the Test Practice button, select Online Tools Training and Test Practice under End-of-Course (EOC) or End-of-Grade (EOG).  For both EOG and EOC, you will have the option to explore the Standard Online Tools or the Online Accommodations of Masking, Contrasting Color, and Color Chooser.  You will find these under "Options" at the bottom of the screen.  If you select EOG, you will also select a grade band (3 - 5 or 6 - 8).  You will find the username and password on the login screen itself for the selected demonstration test.  Enter that information and click Sign In - and you are ready to go!  

MCACE (Monroe County Adult & Community Education) is pleased to announce the application for the 2018 Lynn Davis Educator Grant honoring Monroe County's own retired educator Lynn Davis. After serving over a decade on various volunteer boards and education related initiatives Mrs. Davis retired her position on MCACE. Mrs. Davis serves as a role model for educators and volunteers alike and in honor of her service MCACE is awarding a single $750.00 grant to a Monroe County School District Educator. Please read the guidelines below and follow the link to apply. 
Requirements:
  • Applicants must be a current educator in Monroe County School District (Pre-K-12th).
  • Applicants must complete the google form no later than 10-10-18
  • Applicants must spend the funds directly on initiatives that support student learning aligned with the system's strategic plan. (This can be classroom environment, field trips, class materials, a mini-project, etc.)
  • The grantee must acknowledge the grantor (MCACE) through some visible means. (This can be a sign posted on the equipment, acknowledgement through social media, etc.) 
  • The grantee must provide receipts for all funds within 60 days of receiving the award.
Please direct any question to Lisa Lee (Executive Director MCACE) @ 478-954-0714.



A morning without coffee is like...sleep! 
Monroe Middle School Access Department is excited to be selling Giving Bean Coffee and Artisan Teas. Giving Bean is a gourmet coffee roaster providing a variety of freshly roasted whole bean and ground coffees, fine tea, gourmet cocoa, chai, and biscotti. Checks can be made out to MCMS. Orders can be sent to Mrs. Annie Dyke at Monroe Middle School by October 12th. All money is due at the time of the order. The funds from this fundraiser will help fund our study skills class at Monroe Middle School.
Monroe County Schools Revised 
2018-2019 Student Flu Vaccination Schedule
Look for information to come home soon regarding your student's opportunity to get the flu vaccination at school in October. 

Monday, October 22, 2018
9:00-9:30- Monroe County Achievement Center (at MCSEC)
9:30-11:30- KB Sutton Elementary
11:45-12:30 - Lunch
12:45-3:00- Monroe County Middle School
 
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
9:00-10:30- Mary Persons High School (Main Campus) 
10:45-11:30- Mary Persons High School (Freshman Campus) 
11:45-12:45 - Lunch
1:00-3:00- TG Scott Elementary
 
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
9:00-11:00- Hubbard Elementary
11:15-12:15 - Lunch
12:30-1:30- Student Make-Ups MPHS (Main Campus/Freshman Campus)
1:45-2:45- Student Make-Ups Monroe County Middle    


Use Infinite Campus Portal to Check Grades and Attendance for Your Student
Monroe County Schools offers parents and guardians the opportunity to track grades and attendance through Infinite Campus.  You can learn more about the Infinite Campus Portal for Parents here. 
 
Students may also login to the portal using their own credentials to track their own progress.   
 
The Infinite Campus app is available for download through the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.  Download the app to your smartphone, and make sure you turn on notifications within the app so you get push notifications immediately if your child is marked tardy or absent. Contact your student's school for assistance.

Message from Monroe County Schools Nurses:  Head Lice Season Begins -- Take Precautions
Pediculosis, better known as head lice, causes an estimated 6 to 12 million infestations annually in the three to eleven year old age groups.  It seems to be more common in girls than boys.  As it is an extremely common childhood condition, it can be difficult to prevent.  Here are some precautions to take:

1.  Don't share personal items.  Personal care items that touch the head can propagate head lice.  To reduce chances of spreading, don't share items that may come in contact with lice.  This includes:  combs, brushes, scarves, towels, hair clips, coats, hats, helmets, earbuds.

2.  Minimize head to head contact.  This includes selfie videos and pictures! Pull long hair of your child into a ponytail or braid.

3.  Keep personal belongings separate.  Spaces such as lockers, closets, hallways, and clothing hooks should be shared with caution.

Treatment is important.  When an infestation occurs, treatment is recommended for the person with active infestation as well as people with close contact.  Ideally, all people in the house should be treated at the same time.  There are over-the-counter medications, and there are prescription medications.  Contact your pediatrician if your child develops head lice for their recommended course of treatment for your child. 

According to the CDC, supplemental measures can be combined with recommended medications.   General guidelines include washing clothing in hot water and drying on high heat, soaking brushes and combs in hot water for at least five minutes, and vacuuming carpet and furniture thoroughly. 


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.