The Bulldog Beat
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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Return to Face to Face Instruction
Monday, March 15, 2021
We will return to our normal 5-Day schedule
for the 4th 9 Weeks.
*Remember: Masking is required at all times.
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Congratulations Chelsie Jenkins
February Teacher of the Month
Mrs. Jenkins and her husband, Andy, celebrated their first wedding anniversary this past February. Andy works as a paramedic in Macon and has two children, Isabel (12) and Cooper (8). She said, “I spent most of my life confident that I didn’t want to be married or have children, and I’m thankful today that God knows my heart better than I do.” They also have a two-year old Springer Spaniel named Bodhi, who runs the house. Mrs. Jenkins has worked at Mary Persons for seven years; she currently teaches 10th grade Honors Literature and Mythology. She has served as the Junior Executive sponsor and Prom coordinator for six years. When asked what she loves most about her job, she replied, “The nerd side of teaching is what drew me in; I love the planning and learning, reading something new and analyzing it and then figuring out how I can teach it to teenagers. I still love that part, but it’s the kids that make the rising demands of this career worth it. Literature gives me so many opportunities to ask them about their lives and opinions, and I learn infinitely more through them then they do through me.” Her hobbies include reading, traveling when she can, and watching FRIENDS. If she could go back in time, the year she would travel to would,
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“Either be the 1920s so I could attend one of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s parties AND THEN join John & Mable Ringling’s circus, or 16th century in England to be on the court of Mary Queen of Scots.” When asked about her sleeping and free time habits, she said, “Since I’ve hit 30, I LOVE to sleep, even though I worry at night and sleep often eludes me. However, I’m still learning how to relax and enjoy things in my free time outside of work.” When people come to her for help, they usually want help with some piece of writing they’re doing for school or to vent to her. Reflecting on who has influenced her life the most, she said, “My parents have always been wildly supportive of me, but I think my Daddy is who I looked to most. I sought him for advice on almost every decision I made as I became an adult and started out on my own." Mrs. Jenkins collects cups, magnets, and loves Harry Potter the most! |
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Congratulations Tasha Burston
February Support Staff
of the Month
Mrs. Burston and her husband, Clinton, have been married for 23 years. They have 2 children, Kennedie, who graduated in 2020, and Bernard, who is a current senior. Mrs. Burston has been a counselor at MP for 18 years, and she currently serves students is grades 10-12. Prior to coming to MP, she workeds as an elementary counselor in Twiggs County. What does she like most about her job? "I love seeing students succeed. It's always comforting to see them happy and healthy." In her spare time, she loves to shop for purses. She also loves watching investigative shows on the ID channel such as 48 Hours and Dateline. "If I could travel back in time I would travel back to my cruise that I took a couple of years ago to Cozumel. It was one of the most relaxing and carefree experiences that I've had." "If I had extra time I would spend more of it with my grandmother. I've learned so much from her over the year and it is truly a blessing to still be able ot talk and laugh with her as much as I possibly can." When people come to her for help they usually
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need help with registering for the SAT, help with their college application, or help with trying to send their transcript to a college. She said that the person who has influenced her life the most is her mom. "She has always taught me the importance of treating everyone with kindness, putting family first, working hard, and saving for the future." What keeps her up at night? "I always worry about my students. It's important to me that they are always safe, have enough food to eat, and are okay emotionally and physically." She has always been a huge Joel Osteen fan, and a Todd Christley fan. "I know that they have totally opposite personalities but I find them both equally intriguing.
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Spread KINDNESS with a T-Shirt
from the Counseling Department
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On behalf of the Bulldog Blessings fund, the MPHS counselors are selling t-shirts promoting kindness for all. Shirts are printed on thick, heavy spun cotton. You can order online by visiting HumanKindShirts or by completing a Google Form. Short-sleeves are $15 and
long-sleeves are $20.
ALL proceeds help economically disadvantaged MP students.
We will take orders through March 10th.
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Attention Class of 2023!
Make a commitment to graduate with your class! Jostens will be at Mary Persons to take Class Ring orders on Wednesday, March 17th during lunch in the Commons Area & during the Family Event from 3-5:00 p.m. in the Commons Area.
To tell your story & design your ring, go to www.jostens.com. Remember to print your online design or complete an order form and bring it with your $100 or $75 down payment. The $100 down payment includes a $75 deposit on your ring & a $25 Hoodie. The $75 down payment is a deposit on your ring only.
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Attention Class of 2021!
Jostens will deliver graduation supplies only Wednesday, March 17th during lunch in the Commons Area & during the
Family Event from 3-5:00 p.m. in the CommonsArea.
Caps & Gowns will be delivered at a later date. Any final payments may be made with cash or money order.
No checks will be accepted at
delivery for senior supplies.
You may also pay online at gagrad.com.
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Buy One
Get TWO Free!!!
$15
Shirts are available for purchase in the Front Office.
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Prom
Macon City Auditorium
April 3rd
8:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m.
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Prom plans are underway! Due to COVID restrictions at the Macon City Auditorium, we are only allowed to sell 360 tickets. Therefore, ticket sales will be first-come, first-serve. Tickets went on sale Friday, February 19, 2021.
Priority will be given to SENIORS (and their dates) first from February 19 to March 5th. After March 5th . After March 5th, JUNIORS will have the option to pay and attend if slots are still available.
Prom is for or any eligible junior or senior, tickets are $60. Date prices are $30. You can purchase tickets before or after school in Room 504, Mrs. Jenkins’s room. Tickets will be sold beginning Friday, February 19 to Friday, March 26, or until slots are filled.
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Reminders:
- In order to be considered a “date,” one must be a freshman, sophomore, or student from another school. For example, if two MP students are going together, they both must pay the ticket price of $60, as one of them does not count as a date. This has always been MP policy.
- If you are a “paid” attendee but choose to not attend prom, please let Mrs. Jenkins know immediately so that your spot can be filled by another participant.
- Juniors MUST have at least 12 credits, and seniors MUST have at least 18 credits to be eligible to attend prom.
- Online learning or full time dual enrollment students can pay in the front office.
Information sheets can be found outside of Mrs. Jenkins's room (504), in the Bulldog Beat beginning next week, and through Dr. Finch's Google classroom.
These announcement guidelines above are for both juniors and seniors. There is an attached prom info sheet attached as well.
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Links to Friday's News Show
Links to Tuesday's News Show
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Price of the Yearbook is $70.00 - until SOLD OUT.
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Are YOU on the board yet?
Please let the counselors know what your post secondary plans are so that your picture can be placed on Senior Wall of Fame.
An email was sent to your school email address with the google form link or you can click here to complete it.
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The counseling department has created a master scholarship list with opportunities for local, state and national scholarships. Many of you have applied or have started the college application process, so this is a perfect time to search for financial support. Please note that the local scholarships are usually made available after January. This spreadsheet is updated regularly once dates are published and made available.
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Beta Club News
Congratulations to the follow Beta Club members who placed at the Georgia Beta Convention.
1st Place 10th Grade Literature
Michaela Mullis
1st Place 9th Grade Social Studies
William Little
3rd Place Painting Division 1
Samantha Fussell
4th Place Creative Writing Division 1
Samantha Fussell
5th Place 10th Grade Math
Jayci Daniels
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FBLA News
FBLA Selling
MP Colors Pura Vida Bracelets
$7 each or 2 for $12.
Cash or check payable to MPHS.
Pickup your bracelets on the
Main Campus from Mrs. Myers in
room 226 or Mrs. Little in room 227
or on the Freshman Campus from
Ms. Sparks in the business lab.
Stop by soon to get one or four.
Supply is limited!!
Proceeds go to help our members
cover conference fees.
Thank you for supporting our students!
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FBLA Selling World's Finest Chocolate.
See an FBLA member to purchase chocolate bars for $1.
Your support helps fund their Region, State, & National Conference fees.
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Equestrian Club Team
She would love to talk with you and let you know about opportunities with the MP Equestrian Club Team!
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The MP Varsity Baseball team is off to a phenomenal start this year with an impressive 8 and 1 record. The team has a double header away against Veterans High School this Friday. First game starts at 4:30. Next week starts the teams Region play against Jackson (3/9 away & 3/12 home). Both games start at 5:55pm. The home game on 3/12 will be Jersey night. We are asking all fans to wear their old MP jersey. Old baseball jerseys will be for sale at the team store for $10 each.
The JV team has started with a 2 and 2 record. They have a double header this week against Jones County on 3/3 at Jones County. First game starts at 4:00 pm. Next week they have a double header away with Upson County on 3/8.
Please come out and cheer on our teams and watch a great game of baseball. GO DOGS!!!!!
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The Tennis Team competed against Jones County on Tuesday at home. Girls lost 2-3 and boys lost 1-4. Winners for the girls included Bella Takle at singles and the team of Karsin Bass/Julia Rainey at doubles. The winner for the boys came from Aaron McCoy in singles. Girls are now 2-2 and boys are 0-4. Our next match is today (Thursday) in a rematch against Taylor County. Go Dogs! |
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The Tennis Team finished up their 3rd match of the week on Thursday at home against Taylor County. The girls won a thrilling 3-2 victory, while the boys continued to improve but lost 5-0. Winners for the girls include Bella Takle and Reagan Dorrity at singles and the team of Emma Heath/Jayden Gray at doubles. We begin our region schedule on Tuesday with a match against Peach County. Go Dogs! |
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Click the Above Image to Visit our Media Center
to access our many online resources.
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Books will be delivered to YOU on Campus! |
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to browse for books that
you would like to read.
Email us your book requests!!
Freshmen should email
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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 2021. All Rights Reserved. |
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