MILTON HIGH SCHOOL
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OCTOBER 4, 2020
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IN THIS UPDATEHOME
PHASE 4 INFORMATION
LUNCH/STUDY HALL INFO
FREE BREAKFAST/LUNCH
JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT VID
SCIENCE FAIR INFORMATION
STUDENT COUNCIL INFO
VIRTUAL GA COLLEGE FAIR
THEATRE FUNDRAISER
JR PARKING LOTTERY
SWIM TEAM TRYOUT INFO
MILITARY ACADEMY INFO
10th & 11th PSAT INFO
SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
SENIOR YEARBOOK INFO
MILTON TURNS 100
FCS CODE OF CONDUCT
MILTON HOSA INFO
MHS ASIAN STUDENT UNION
MHS CLUB INFORMATION
BETA CLUB INFORMATION
NUTRITION/FOOD STOP
VIRTUAL COLLEGE VISIT
COLLEGE WORKSHOPS
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
FOOTBALL TICKETS
ATTENDING EVENTS @ MHS
PTO PREMIER PARTNER
EAGLE PRIDE
ATHLETIC SCHEDULE
MILTON LEADERSHIP
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ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
  
ADMIN ASSISTANTS
      
504 COORDINATOR
  
RtI COORDINATOR
Donna Solomon
  
COUNSELING DIRECTOR

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Gary Sylvestri
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IMPORTANT DATES
2020
10/05: PHASE 4 BEGINS
10/12: COLUMBUS DAY
10/13: TEACHER WORKDAY
10/14: FACE TO FACE (F2F)
10/29: 10 & 11 PSAT
11/03: TEACHER WORKDAY
11/23-27: THANKSGV BRK
12/15-18: Final Exams
12/18: End of 1st Semester
2021
01/05: 2nd Semester Begins
01/18: MLK HOLIDAY
02/12: TEACHER WORKDAY
02/15: PRESIDENTS DAY
03/12: TEACHER WORKDAY
03/15: TEACHER WORKDAY
04/05-09: SPRING BREAK
05/04-15: AP TESTING
05/21-26: FINAL EXAMS
05/26: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
*=NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
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PHASE 4 BEGINS MONDAY, OCTOBER 5PHASE4
During PHASE 4, 50% of the students will be attending on designated days. The following groups will be attending using this schedule:
GROUPS
DAYS
1 and 3
MONDAY & THURSDAY
2 and 4TUESDAY & FRIDAY
SOME REMINDERS
  • Students MUST still LOG IN to there class on the days they are NOT in school!
  • WEDNESDAYS ARE STILL ASYNCHRONOUS UNTIL WE RETURN FACE TO FACE (F2F) ON OCTOBER 14.
  • STUDENTS are REQUIRED to WEAR their FACE COVERINGS while in the CLASSROOMS and HALLWAYS. Face coverings MUST cover the student's mouth and nose. PLEASE DO NOT pull the mask down/off when talking to teachers or other students in the classroom/hallways.
  • STUDENTS NEED TO CHECK THEIR FCS STUDENT EMAIL THROUGH MICROSOFT OUTLOOK! The student's email account will be their STUDENT ID number followed by @fcstu.org (i.e. 123456789@fcstu.org). Teacher and important school communications are being sent to the student accounts.
BELL SCHEDULE
PARKING ON CAMPUS DURING PHASE 4
Please note: PARKING PERMIT ENFORCEMENT WILL BEGIN ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 5.
NO PERMIT = CAR TOWED
PHASE 4 VIDEOS
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL

CLASS TRANSITIONS
CLASS TRANSITIONS

CLASSROOMS & RESTROOMS
CLASSROOMS & RESTROOMS

LUNCH PROCEDURE
LUNCH PROCEDURE


STAYING HEALTHY
STAYING HEALTHY
LUNCH/STUDY HALL SCHEDULELUNCH
Every student should follow their LUNCH/STUDY or STUDY/LUNCH schedule. The schedules for 4th and 5th period LUNCH/STUDY or STUDY/LUNCH are listed and linked below.
4A or 5A = LUNCH then STUDY HALL
4B or 5B = STUDY HALL then LUNCH
4th PERIOD

5th PERIOD
FREE BREAKFAST/LUNCHFREEFOOD
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - BREAKFAST & LUNCH IN THE CAFETERIA IS FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS!
Currently, students are able to pick up a FREE BREAKFAST and/or LUNCH at school.  PLEASE NOTE: Beginning Wednesday, October 14, students will need to get AND use their MEAL BARCODES when getting their FREE BREAKFAST and/or LUNCH. CLICK ON THE LINK or IMAGE BELOW for more INFORMATION!
JUNIOR PARENT NIGHTJRPARENT
Attention Junior Parents! Please see the link below for the Junior Parent Night Presentation from the Milton Counseling Department:
Junior Parent Night - Class of 2022
Junior Parent Night - Class of 2022
Please let your students' counselor know if you have any questions. You and your student will be receiving a Junior Meeting Invitation via U.S. Mail in early-to-mid October with their pre-set appointment day/time. More information is noted in the linked presentation. 
SCIENCE FAIRSCIENCEFAIR
Students who are interested in participating in the science fair this year should contact Ms. Riley at rileyc2@fultonschools.org
STUDENT COUNCILSTUCO
The 2020-2021 Student Council is holding an October membership drive! Use the following link to become a member this year: https://forms.gle/6UGGJP9dzpHNDvN58
 Any questions can be e-mailed to connella@fultonschools.org
VIRTUAL GA COLLEGE FAIRPROBE
Probe Virtual Georgia College Fairs will be available this year on select dates in October and November.
In order to register, please visit http://www.gaprobe.org/studentsPanel Presentation will be hosted on Monday, October 5 and Monday, November 2, where you will have the opportunity to hear from many different colleges & universities as well as admissions experts presenting on:
  • College Essay & Application Tips
  • How to Get the Most out of Your Campus Visit, Both Virtually and In Person
  • To Test or Not to Test
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Let's Talk Money
  • Enrollment Process Guides
MILTON THEATRE FUNDRAISERMTCO
JUNIOR PARKING LOTTERYjrlottery
On WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 a link for all ELIGIBLE JUNIORS will be emailed JUNIORS (using current Infinite Campus contacts) and posted on the MHS WEBSITE for those students to submit their name for the remaining PARKING PERMITS (approximately 70 permits).
ELIGIBILITY is defined as:
  • Current JUNIORS on-track to graduate
  • Juniors with NO financial obligations to the schools
  • Students with NO EXCESSIVE absences and/or SERIOUS DISCIPLINE INFRACTIONS
SWIM TEAM TRYOUTSSWIMTEAM
Tryouts for the Milton Swim Team will be held on Wednesday, October 14 at Swim Atlanta Roswell - 795 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076 from 7:30 - 9:00PM. Please visit the team website for information to complete the pre-registration process - https://milton.swimtopia.com 
The pre-registration deadline is October 12, 2020
MILITARY ACADEMY NOMINATIONMILITARY
CORRECTED INFORMATION
This year's Military Service Academy Nomination application packets are available on-line through Congresswoman McBath's website at:
https://mcbath.house.gov/military-academy-nominations. This year's applicants must submit their completed application by 11:59 PM on Sunday, October 18, 2020.
Being selected for nomination to a military service academy by a Member of Congress is an exceptional honor and responsibility.  Our country's military service academies provide exceptional opportunities to their graduates: honor through service to the United States; a first-rate education with outstanding technical training; fulfillment of career aspirations; and chances for positions of leadership.
PSAT 10th & 11thPSAT
PSAT for 10th and 11th graders on October 29, 2020 THURSDAY It is critical for all 10th and 11th grade students to be in attendance on this testing day. We kindly request to consider NOT checking your child out of school for ANY reason during that day so they can complete the entire test. There are NO MAKE UP SESSIONS for the PSAT. So, if they do not finish their test in one setting, they will not receive a score.
Why is it important for my child to take and do well on the PSAT? https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/psat-nmsqt-benefits-flyer-educators.pdf

PREPARING FOR THE PSAT: Fall 2020 PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide and Practice Test https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf
SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTSSRANNOUNCEMENTS
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONRECLETTER
Seniors, when requesting letters of recommendation from your counselor or teachers, please first complete a Senior Brag Sheet at the link here: www.bit.ly/miltonseniorbrag.
You may also ask teachers to complete a brag sheet about you at www.bit.ly/miltonteacherbrag , and for a parent/guardian to complete one at www.bit.ly/miltonparentbrag  (both optional but helpful).
Please remember to ask for letters of recommendation from counselors or teachers at least two weeks ahead of your deadline in order for a strong letter to be written for you.

SENIOR YEARBOOK INFORMATIONSRYEARBOOK
SENIOR PORTRAIT DEADLINE FOR YEARBOOK IS NOVEMBER 1

SENIOR QUOTE DEADLINE FOR
YEARBOOK IS NOVEMBER 1

Deadline for Senior Quotes is November 1st!!! 75% participation by the class of 2021 is required for Senior Quotes to appear in the yearbook. As of 9/28, only 43 responses have been submitted. Link to MS Form is below:

MILTON TURNS 100!MHS100
To commemorate this occasion, a 100 Years of Excellence Memory Wall will be built in front of the MHS Stadium. This wall will be made from bricks available for purchase and engraved for Milton programs and family memories. The purchase of the bricks is available to EVERYONE who loves Milton, including families, alumni, faculty, programs, and students. There are a limited number of bricks available, so act fast! https://4everbricks.com/donors/mhs/ 
20-21 FCS CODE OF CONDUCTCODROFCOND
Fulton County Schools is making its Student Code of Conduct & Discipline Handbook available online in PDF format. Once you have read the electronic version and have reviewed the contents with your student(s), please take a moment to complete the Acknowledgement of Receipt Form by using the provided link below. All parents and student (over 10 years old) MUST sign this form. If you would like a paper copy of the Handbook, your student can pick one up at the front office.
USE THE LINKS BELOW TO COMPLETE: 
MILTON HOSAHOSA
Interested in a career in Healthcare? Join Milton HOSA! Below is the membership form link and instructions on how to pay for membership. Our first meeting will be Friday, October 9 at 7:45AM and a link will be sent out on Remind the morning of the meeting.
Our HOSA Remind is: Text @g4722g to 81010
MHS ASIAN STUDENT UNIONASUMHS
Are you interested in learning about different cultures? Do you like celebrating other people? Join us at Milton's Asian Student Union! We are a diverse organization open to all students of all different ethnic backgrounds. We work to preserve Asian culture within our members and the community. In the past we've had guest speakers, holiday parties, and many more fun cultural activities. Please join us this year for these types of activities and more! Join the remind by texting @miltonasu to 81010 Also, please fill out this interest form: https://forms.gle/eWi8cc37Lb78UAGz9
We look forward to having you with us this year!
CLUBSCLUBS
Clubs Clubs are allowed to meet virtual. Athletic clubs cannot meet or compete F2F at this time. Once we receive more information reference to F2F Club Fair or Virtual Club Fair we will advise. Thank you for your patience. 
MHS BETA CLUBBETA
The window for new members of our current 10th, 11th, and 12th graders is now underway.  It will remain open until Monday, October 5, 2020.  Applications and membership process can be found on our website,
You can email questions to miltonbetaclub@gmail.com, or to Mrs. Carwile at carwilekl@fultonschools.org.  Follow us on Instagram View on Instagram https://instagram.com/mhs.beta
 Membership will open for current freshmen in the spring.
NUTRITION/FOOD STOP INFONUTFOODSTOP
Fulton County School Nutrition will continue to serve FREE meals to all children under the age of 18, or under the age of 21 for youth with special needs. All children, regardless of school enrollment or meal eligibility status, can receive FREE meals. Students attending school face-to-face will receive FREE meals during their school's scheduled mealtimes. Nutritious & delicious student favorites will be provided at breakfast and lunch.

Curbside & Bus Stop Locations will be utilized to distribute FREE grab & go meal kits throughout the district. Curbside Pick-Up available at 95 Fulton County Schools on Wednesdays from 11:00-1:00. Curbside Pick-Up provides an opportunity for families to drive-thru and pick up FREE grab & go meal kits for all children 18 & under. To maximize social distancing, drivers are not to leave their vehicles; however, walk-ups are allowed. For a full listing of Curbside Pick-Up Locations please visit fcsnutrition.com.
Bus Stop Pick-Up available at designated locations on Wednesdays from 10:45-12:00. For families unable to pick-up grab & go meal kits at a school, Bus Stop locations serve as another option to pick-up FREE grab & go meal kits. Due to the amount of food provided, please bring something to help you carry the meal kit(s) home. For a full listing of Bus Stop Pick-Up Locations please visit please visit www.fcsnutrition.com 
Pick-up a FREE grab & go meal kit from any Curbside OR Bus Stop location near you. Children do not have to be present to receive a FREE grab & go meal kit. A student's ID Number is not needed to receive a FREE grab & go meal kit. Families need to pre-order grab & go meal kits each week. Grab & go meal Kits need to be pre-ordered online by Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. Visit fcsnutrition.com for the online pre-order form. Each grab & go meal kit will contain 10 meals - five breakfasts and five lunches - to feed students until the next meal kit distribution. Grab & go meal kits contain a variety of kid-friendly choices such as whole-grain rich breakfast cereals, 100% fruit juice, and assorted fresh fruits and vegetables. Grab & go meal kits also include reheat-ready choices such as whole-grain rich grilled cheese sandwiches. Meal safety, reheating instructions, and a menu are provided in the meal kit.
SENIOR NIGHT PRESENTATIONSRNIGHT
Seniors and senior parents, please see the attached link for the pre-recorded Senior Night Presentation for the Class of 2021. Please reach out to your assigned counselor with any questions you have after viewing! https://youtu.be/Ooi6RFKrShw 
Senior Parent Night: Class of 2021
Senior Parent Night: Class of 2021
VIRTUAL COLLEGE VISITSVIRTCOLLEGEVISIT
MHS Students! You can now register to attend a virtual college visit through your Naviance account. Please see the linked directions to register. If you don't see your college listed or you have a conflict with the time your college has scheduled with MHS, please check the college website for additional opportunities. Check the Naviance list often as colleges are still requesting dates to visit with MHS students. https://bit.ly/3ktX2Bt 
COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOPCOLLPLAN
Peachtree College Planning will be hosting their second virtual workshop on October 6 at 12:00PM and 7:00PM. Open to all students and parents! See/CLICK ON the flyer below for details and a link to register. 

SCIENCE OLYMPIADOLYMPIAD
Do you love science? Do you love competition? Join us at Milton Science Olympiad, one of the top teams in Georgia! Showcase your knowledge of science against various competitors across the state and nation! You can fully participate from the comfort of your own home in multiple practices and tournaments a year. We cover topics such as biology, anatomy, chemistry, physics, and engineering. If you are interested in joining us this year, text @scioly2020 to 81010 to join the Remind! Please fill out the Google Form below to sign up for events! https://forms.gle/nbKArnwpL8stunUB7 . Please contact us at eagles.scioly@gmail.com if you have any questions.
FOOTBALL TICKETSFOOTBALL
Due to Covid restrictions, football tickets are limited to 30% stadium capacity. These tickets will be released to football, cheer and band parents (limited amount) on Sunday at 6:00PM. The remaining tickets will go on sale Monday morning at 9:00am via the GoFan link that will be released via our ATHLETIC DIRECTOR'S Twitter account
@Milton_AD1     Follow us on Twitter

All ticket sales will be online and digital only. There will be no tickets sales at the gates on game night. 
PLEASE READ ALL GUIDELINES RELATED
TO GAME ATTENDANCE BELOW.
ATTENDING EVENTSRETURN
We are excited to begin our highly anticipated fall athletic season! As with anything else in 2020  there will be new protocols due to Covid19. If you are planning on attending an event, please read the below protocols:
  • Everyone will be required to clear a wellness screening prior to entering the venue (Temperature check and a series of Covid19 related questions).
  • Everyone will be required to wear a face covering.
  • Everyone will be required to social distance in the venue you are attending (only sit in designated areas and sit 6 feet apart unless sitting with family).
  • All tickets will be pre-sale online in digital form only. Once all the allotted tickets are sold the event will be closed. There will be no ticket sales at the gate. Per FCS we are allowed 30% capacity at football games, 25% capacity at volleyball and 150 tickets for softball. These numbers include visitors as well. All tickets will be sold online utilizing the GoFan platform.
  • Tickets sales and applicable links will be advertised via social media.

I want to thank everyone in advance for their cooperation in keeping everyone safe!

PTO COMMUNITY PARTNER FEATUREPTOPARTNER
BEST IN CLASS EDUCATION CENTER
Fall is busy due to college admissions deadlines and SAT/ACT tests and Best in Class Education Center can help with both. Whether you want help with the college admissions process including your essay or SAT/ACT, our effective blending of classroom, virtual, and online resources delivers results based on your individual needs. We also offer year round tutoring in all academic subject. Want to check where you stand? Sign up for a SAT assessment and consultation taking place on Monday, October 12th (Columbus Day) at 10:00 am. Contact us at milton@bicedu.com or 678-332-2100 to learn more how we can partner in your academic success.

EAGLE PRIDEPRIDE
ATHLETICS
CROSS COUNTRY
Individual Performances Lead Milton Cross Country Top-10 all-time performances lead Eagles at Alexander/ASICS Invite
Two big races from fellow seniors Jack Petkash & Hayden Marshall led the Eagles at the extremely competitive and large Alexander/ASICS Invitational at Chattahoochee Hills in Fairburn, GA.
Varsity Boys
Racing in a dense fog, Milton (12th-321 pts) beat back 17 schools in the largest race run in so far this season. Fellow seniors Jack Petkash (26th-15:43) & Hayden Marshall (27th-15:45) helped re-write the school record books by becoming the 6th & 7th fastest performers in school history! Petkash closed on Marshall late in the race to pull even with him just before the finish as the two finished right after each other in two of the best performances ever for a Milton athlete! Also running a big all-time best, fellow senior Connor Brunson (65th-16:14), improved 56-seconds with junior Dylan Bowden (130th-16:52) notching a 30-second all-time best! Senior co-captain Lorin Tady (170th-17:19), sophomore Cory Chambers (187th-17:28) and freshman Hixon Rumph (208th-17:50) followed as both Tady & Rumph ran all-time bests. 

Varsity Girls
The Lady Eagles faced a stiff challenge in one of the most competitive races they will have all-season and came away with multiple personal bests and a solid team finish. Milton (18th-516 pts) beat back 14 scoring schools while running the best spread among their five scoring runners of any team in the race. Senior co-captain Audrey Nichols (97th-19:58) ran to her 3rd-best performance while leading the Lady Eagles. Freshman Ella Grace Malcom (104th-20:04) followed & set an over 40-second all-time best. Great pack running followed for Milton with junior Ellie Dickenson (130th-20:30), sophomore Farrah Frith (135th-20:35) & freshman Calista Cacciatore (138th-20:36) all running lifetime bests while setting that smallest spread time among their five scorers! Junior Jessica Albregts (154th-20:50) ran to a top-3 personal performance followed by fellow junior Megan Stechschulte (178th-21:11) in a personal best to conclude the Milton runners.

ATHLETIC SCHEDULESCHEDULES
HOME EVENTS
MON 10/5: Varsity Volleyball v Etowah 5:00PM
TUE 10/6: Varsity Volleyball v Norcross 5:00PM
THU 10/8: Varsity Volleyball v Pope 5:30PM
THU 10/8: JV Football v Chattahoochee 6:00PM
FRI 10/10: Varsity Football v McEachern 7:30PM

AWAY EVENTS
TUE 10/6: Softball v Cherokee 5:00PM DH
SAT 10/10: Varsity Volleyball St. Pius X Tourney TBA 
Milton High School
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