IN THIS UPDATE

Any item with a RED HEADER is NEW INFORMATION. Any item with a BLUE HEADER is information from PREVIOUS updates.

CLICK HERE FOR FCS 2023-2024 CALENDAR

All students will be required to reset their Fulton County User ID password. All 6-12 grade students will be prompted to change their password Wednesday morning, January 17, upon their return from the Martin Luther King holiday. Students will receive a password reset prompt upon their first login on the date specified above.

• Student passwords must be 9 characters minimum.
• Students should not use common information for their password (names, birthdates, and other easily identifiable information).
• A combination of letters, numbers and symbols are recommended.
• The assigned School Technology Specialist (STS) can assist students with password issues.
• Students should are encouraged to enroll in the Self-Service Password Reset utility (Password Reset Utility Directions).

Attention rising Juniors and Seniors!

You are now possibly eligible for Work-Based Learning (WBL).

The WBL Program includes:

• Traditional Off-Campus WBL

• Teacher Assistants

• Medical Interns (specialized program for medical students only).

The WBL Application for 2024-2025 is the same for all areas with the launch form open from Jan 12 through Jan 29th NOON. Applications are not accepted at any other time of the year. Please make sure to use your student FCS login to access the launch form that begins the online process. The application process will determine if students meet the guidelines for the WBL program. Please contact Dr. Wagner ( wagners@fultonschools.org ) for any questions related to WBL.

WBL Application Launch Form:

https://forms.office.com/r/UXxMT7hhBC

CLICK HERE FOR WBL INFORMATION

Lit Mag needs your help. We need more submissions for the 2023-2024 literary magazine. We have extended our deadline to February 9. This year’s theme is “A Moment in Time.”

Submissions can be any of the following:

• Short Stories
• Personal Essays
• Poetry
• Original Music
• Photography
• Painting
• Screenplays
• Mixed Media and more!

Students, submit your best work that connects to this theme. How do you interpret "A Moment in Time"?

For more details, stop by room 2305 or scan the QR Code on any of our flyers.

Once upon a time…it all started with a wish. “Anything can happen in the woods.” This is the premise of the Tony-Award winning musical Into the Woods. Venture with the Baker and his wife into a mystical landscape full of surprises. In their mission to lift their family curse they will encounter a host of beloved classic fairy tale characters in search for the ingredients to break the spell.

Join them to find a red cape, a strand of yellow hair, a golden shoe, and a white cow; but be aware... ever after isn’t always as predictable…!

Join us as the Milton Theatre Company takes you on a magical journey 'Into the Woods'! Don't miss out on this enchanting and captivating production!

LAX get this season started!

Tryouts are Tuesday - Friday at Milton High School ending with the Red & White game under the lights Friday @ 7:00PM @ the nest! Check your Team Snap email for times and updates sine it's going to be a chilly week!

NEW COACH ALERT

A new head Eagle has landed in the nest and he’s ready to help these birds soar this spring.

Meet Milton High School Director of Boys Lacrosse, Coach Parker Fairey.

Fairey has been swinging a lacrosse stick for most of his life. From defending the goal at Morristown High School in his hometown of Morrison, New Jersey, to taking his skills to Montana State where he reigned as a three time captain, 2 time 1st team All American, four time 1st team RMLC, and 2016 MCLA player of the year.

Sporting the #30 for Montana State, Fairey played in 55 games during his collegiate career, saving 726 goals. His hard work and dedication to the sport is infectious, especially with young athletes.

After college, Fairey played with the Major Lacrosse League (MLL) for two years, protecting the cage for the Florida Launch and Ohio Machine before he started coaching.

After moving down to Georgia, Fairey helped Westminster High School reign as State Champs in 2018 as assistant coach for the team. He took South Forsyth High School to the Elite 8 in 2021 and is excited to coach the Milton Eagles this season.

When he’s not coaching Milton, Fairey is the manager of club team, 3D Georgia. He also coaches Goaliesmith Lacrosse, Nations Best Lacrosse, and the Jr. Waterdogs in the PLL.

This year, it’s a new coach, new uniforms, and a new attitude for the Eagles, as they hit the road to play neighbor and rival, Roswell, under the lights on February 2.

You can read the full article on Coach Fairey in this month's Our Milton Neighbor magazine or on miltonlax on FB or IG.

This week's PTO Community Partner Spotlight in on Nothing Bundt Cakes, located at 5230 Windward Parkway, suite 102 in Milton. Nothing Bundt Cakes offers a delectable variety of perfectly frosted bundt cakes, in many flavors and sizes. Be sure to stop in and try the flavor of the month! The cakes can be decorated to suit your special occasion. Make any day better with a bundt cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes! Visit on-line at www.nothingbundtcakes.com.

PTO UPDATES

• The MHS PTO is working with our MHS Social Worker, Damien Bentley, to collect winter coats for students in need. We have students in our community who are in need of winter coats. New or gently used coats, in all sizes, are being collected at the MHS front desk. Please take a moment to check your closet to see if you have a coat or 2 to spare. Your donations make a difference to students in our community!
• This past week we celebrated Law Enforcement Appreciation Day by saluting our very own Officer Jason Cash. We thank Officer Cash for his dedication to our students, staff and community!
• We are wrapping up our coffee for teachers collection drive and are still taking donations. Feel free to drop off supplies for the faculty coffee bar in the bin located in the atrium. Or if you prefer to donate on-line, visit our website and click the link on the home page.

NEXT MEETING

Our next meeting will take place on Friday, January 19 at 9:00AM in the media center, we hope to see you there!

Visit us on-line for information on volunteer sign ups and donations:

https://miltoneaglespto.membershiptoolkit.com/home

Congratulations to the following Milton HS Band Students selected to this year's GMEA All-State Band and Orchestra Program! This year there were a record number of auditionees from across the state. Congratulations also to those who were not selected, but advanced to the final round of auditions.

Stephanie Kim: 1st chair flute, 9/10 Full Orchestra 

Liam Cahill: 3rd chair tenor saxophone, 9/10 Concert Band 

Caroline Parker: 5th chair trumpet, 9/10 Concert Band 

Eli Dudziak: 5th chair trombone, 9/10 Concert Band 

Cole Martin: 2nd chair percussion, 11/12 Symphonic Band 

Ronan Chandaria: 1st chair tenor saxophone, 11/12 Symphonic Band 

Jackson Mowbray: 1st chair baritone saxophone, 11/12 Symphonic Band 

Luke Nash: 2nd chair euphonium, 11/12 Symphonic Band 

Alex Burton: 2nd chair percussion, 11/12 Symphonic Band 

Haley Harris: Tuba Alternate, 9/10

HOME

WED 1/17: 9B/JVB/VB Basketball vs. Lambert @4:30/6:00/7:30PM

THU 1/18: 9B/JVB Basketball vs. North Springs @6:00/7:30PM

FRI 1/19: JVG/VG/VB Basketball vs. Forsyth Central @4:30/6:00/7:30PM

SAT 1/20: VB Basketball vs. McEachern @8:00PM

AWAY

TUE 1/16: JVG/VG Basketball at Mount Pisgah @4:00/5:30PM

WED 1/17: Wrestling at River Ridge @5:30PM

FRI 1/19: Wrestling at Buford (TBA)

SAT 1/20: Wrestling at Buford (TBA)

SAT 1/20: Swimming at Metros (TBA)

Course Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year

Beginning late January, teachers and students will complete the course recommendation and registration process for the 2024-2025 School Year. Linked below, is a detailed timeline of what to expect in the coming months as students begin making course selections for next school year. Read through this information thoroughly. We strive to give students and families as much information and time to make these decision as is possible.

Please see the REGISTRATION TIMELINE, which includes:

• Registration Information
• Dual Enrollment Parent Night Information
• AP Night Information
• Information on choosing Electives
• Information on signing up for Online Classes
• Information on waiving into an Honors or AP Course
• Important Deadlines

All questions or concerns should be directed to your student's assigned counselor:

Casey Lahman, A-Cor

Christine Hoglander, Cos-Hok

Renee Bartley, Hol-Mc

Anna Rhodes, Md-San

Blaze Wilson, Sao-Z

Tiffany Harrison, Dual Enrollment

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION TIMELINE DOCUMENT

Dear Milton Parents/Guardians,

The Georgia Student Health Survey is an anonymous, statewide survey instrument that identifies school safety and climate issues that impact student achievement. In order to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for your child, the Georgia Department of Education collects survey information from students during the school year.

Each school must have a 75% participation rate on the student portion of the survey. Schools failing to meet the 75% student participation rate will score 0.00 points on the school's CCRPI survey calculation under the survey portion of the School Climate Star Rating.

The survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and covers various topics such as school climate and safety, alcohol and drug use and mental health. All student survey data is anonymous and self-reported. Milton High School will administer this survey starting on January 17, 2024.

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) gives you the right to opt your child out of participating in the survey.

If you do NOT wish for your child to participate in the Georgia Student Health Survey, please email glympho@fultonschools.org requesting that your student does NOT participate in the Georgia Health Survey.

You can preview the Georgia Student Health Survey - Middle & High School (grades 6-12):

English - click here

Spanish - click here

Mid-Year Transcript Requests for Seniors

If your college has requested a mid-year transcript from you (a transcript that includes your FALL 2023 grades) be sure to submit a mid-year transcript request in your Common App account. If you did not apply to college via Common App, you can request a mid-year transcript via ScribOrder:

https://fultonga.scriborder.com/

Mid-Year Transcripts are expected to be ready by the end of January. Counselors are working diligently to make sure that all FVS, GAVS, DE, and Milton courses are posted properly to each transcript before we send them to colleges. Thank you in advance as we work to make sure that the transcript we send to your college is the right one!

Any additional questions or concerns should be directed to your assigned counselor:

Casey Lahman, A-Cor

Christine Hoglander, Cos-Hok

Renee Bartley, Hol-Mc

Anna Rhodes, Md-San

Blaze Wilson, Sao-Z

If a student has been enrolled in year-long F2F and GAVS AP courses or fall (one semester) AP courses and did not register before the November 13 deadline, they must pay $40.00 late fee for each exam being ordered. If the fee(s) is not paid the exam(s) will not be ordered. The deadline for late registration/ordering is Monday, March 11. 

Also, any students who registered for exams in the fall and would like to cancel exams must pay a $40.00 late fee by Monday, March 11.  If the fee is not paid, the fee will be added to the student’s school account.

Students must follow the steps below to pay late registration/order/cancellation fees:

• Go to Milton High School website
• Click in Online School Payments (OSP)
• Click on Milton HS (left side of screen)
• Click AP Exam Late Order Fee
• Complete the Order Form (be sure to pay $40.00 for each exam you want to register for)
• Save receipt for records.
• Student must email receipt to: Monica White at whiteml@fultonschools.org

Student must state the following in the email:

• Student Name
• Subject exam(s) student wants to order/cancel
• Teacher(s) and Period(s) of AP course(s) in    which the student is enrolled

Once Ms. White receives the email with the above information and receipt attached, an email will be sent to student with JOIN CODE(s), so student can register for the exam(s). Once the student registers for the exam(s), the exam(s) will be ordered. Exam cancellation will happen once receipt of late fee is received.

Milton Yearbook is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 yearbook staff. Any student who is interested in joining our group should get an application from their English teacher, or Ms. Hollingsworth in Room 2303. The applications are due January 23.

Milton's School Governance Council (SGC) will have their next meeting on Wednesday, January 17 at 7:15AM in Principal Jones’ office. Members of the public are welcome to attend SGC meetings and can provide feedback and commentary to the council at meetings with scheduled Public Comment opportunities or by emailing members of the council at their FCS email addresses available on the school’s SGC website.

You can find out more information regarding Milton's School Governance Council by visiting the SGC portion of Milton's website: https://www.fultonschools.org/domain/5555.

You are also welcome to email any questions to the Milton SGC Chair - Dr. Alex Marsh:

marshaj@fultonschools.org.

Milton School Governance 2023-2024 Meeting Schedule:

17 January

21 February

20 March

17 April

School Governance Council Feedback Form

The Milton School Governance Council is considering various avenues for charter dollar expenditures. We are eager to hear your thoughts, suggestions, and any specific recommendations you may have. Your participation will contribute significantly to the success of our initiatives and the overall enhancement of our school environment. Feel free to brainstorm ideas and submit them in this form.

All responses are due by Monday, January 8, 2024. Feedback can be submitted here: https://bit.ly/MiltonSGCFunding

Peachtree College Planning Presents:

How to Find the Right College Without Overpaying

Milton Counseling is a proud partner of Peachtree College Planning (PTCP), and we are excited to share an upcoming VIRTUAL webinar regarding financial planning for college.

Register now for one of the sessions on January 23-25, 2024. PTCP will offer sessions at 12PM and 7PM, and will cover details such as:

• Maximizing College Admissions
• Avoiding the burden of student loan debt
• Saving time and reducing stress in the college selection process
• Maximizing scholarship opportunities

Register now at https://bit.ly/41bH4CQ