MILTON HS SENIOR SERVICE DAY
The 2020 MHS Senior Class had a hugely successful Senior Service Day on November 20! Over 380 seniors volunteered at over twenty locations throughout the Milton, Alpharetta, and Roswell area. Volunteer locations included several assisted living centers, The Atlanta Humane Society, The Drake House, Old Rucker Farms, and many others. After a few hours of helping out these organizations, the seniors came back to school and enjoyed an awesome catered nacho bar from Dos Margaritas! Wonderful stories from the students and several letters of appreciation from participating organizations have proven the success and fun of this special "senior class" day!
Thank you to all of the students and parents who helped this day come together!
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IN THIS UPDATE
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PRINCIPAL
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
9th Grade
10th
Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
ADMIN ASSISTANTS
Adam Clack
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President:
Vice President:
(Click on name to email)
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2019
12/10: Choir Concert 7:30
12/11: Orchestra Concert 7
12/12: Band Concert 7:00
12/13: Improv Show 7:00
12/17-20: Final Exams
12/20: End of 1st Semester
2020
01/06: 2nd Semester Starts
01/13: DE Parent Nt. 6:30
01/20: MLK HOLIDAY
02/03: FULL RELEASE DAY
02/11: Rise 9 Parent Nt 6:30
02/17: PRESIDENTS DAY
03/13: TEACHER WORKDAY
03/16: FULL RELEASE DAY
03/24: TEACHER WORKDAY
04/06-10: SPRING BREAK
04/21: DIGITAL LEARN DAY
04/20-05/01: EOC TESTING
05/04-15: AP TESTING
05/19: DIGITAL LEARN DAY
05/18-22: FINAL EXAMS
05/22: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
05/22: GRADUATION 7:30PM
*=NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
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MILTON'S PARTNERS
IN EDUCATION
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
I would like to open with a heartfelt THANK YOU to our teachers, administrators, support staff, and Milton families who care deeply for our students and consistently show their support for them every day!
In preparing for the holiday season, it is a time to be joyful and thankful for all the things we have accomplished at Milton High School. It is also time to be mindful that this time of year can be stressful for our students. There are seniors are still waiting for their college acceptance letters while our ninth graders are preparing to take their first high school final exams. Other students are still balancing the demands of school, work and even an extracurricular activity.
My hope for our students is a healthy and successful end of the semester and for everyone a safe winter break free from stress.
TIPS/ADVICE FOR FINAL WEEK OF 1st SEMESTER
As we push into the final week of the first semester, we thought it would be helpful to provide some advice to help our students navigate the week in preparation for the much needed winter break. While this is not an exhaustive list, the hope is to share some ideas on how our students could best manage their stress as we head to the finish line of the first semester:
- Take advantage of our DESTRESS WEEK activities
- Study a little bit each day and don't stay up late; you need to get your rest and cramming never helps
- Study in manageable chunks of time; take lots of breaks
- Take breaks during study sessions to clear your mind
- Join a study group
- Make sure you know the help sessions and resources your teacher provides
- Eliminate distractions like social media
- Get enough sleep every night
- Stay hydrated
- Eat a good breakfast every morning
- Come prepared with all of your needed supplies for the specific class and final
- Take a break from your academics and take in one of our Holiday Concerts
- Be confident in YOUR ABILITIES! Believe that if you do your best you WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!
If your child is not sleeping well or has noticeable signs of stress, please do not hesitate to contact our teachers, counselors, or administrators who are available to help.
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DESTRESS WEEK
The Student Council is partnering with the Wellness Coaches at Milton to offer a De-Stress Week to students before exam week. A FREE treat will be offered each morning along with a cozy dress-up theme:
MONDAY
"Sweets and Sweats"-Candy Canes will be handed out in the atrium before school. Don't forget to wear your favorite hoodie or sweats!
TUESDAY
"Don't Stresso Have an Espresso"-Starbucks coffee and tea will be offered before school. Wear your flannel t-shirts!
WEDNESDAY
"Pastries, Plush and PJs"
-Wear your favorite cozy pjs, bring a Snuggie or blanket and enjoy Dunkin' Doughnuts to start your morning.
THURSDAY
"Hot Chocolate, Rock Your Socks"-Wear your favorite crazy socks and beanies and enjoy a hot chocolate bar before school.
FRIDAY
"Chill-fil-a"-Pull out that ugly holiday sweater and enjoy Chick-fil-a chicken minis.
The Wellness Coaches will also be offering 28 free de-stress classes to students in the new
Wellness Studio (downstairs by the gym).
Students can sign-up for three different types of classes on the following website by
CLICKING HERE
(QR codes are also located around the building)
Breathing Classes: Breathing classes will be offered before school and last approximately 15 minutes. These classes focus on topics of anxiety, stress, emotions, self-care, personal growth, inner peace and resilience while teaching breathing techniques. They help students find a calm and focus before class.
Relaxation Classes: Relaxation classes promote deep rest and relaxation. Body scans and breath awareness are used to calm the nervous system leading to less stress and better health. Essentially these classes are "active" naps.
Movement Classes: Movement classes combine a physical practice with breathing techniques to strengthen muscles and relieve stress. Similar to breathing classes, movement classes focus on topics of anxiety, stress, emotions, self-care, personal growth, inner peace and resilience.
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PBIS THIS WEEK
On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week, students will have the opportunity to redeem their PBIS tickets. This Friday we will raffle off the following prizes:
- One 2nd semester parking pass (2 tickets to enter)
- $50 gift card to Peace Love and Pizza (2 tickets to enter)
- Royal VIP Package from the Aurora Cineplex and the Fringe (2 tickets to enter)
In addition to these prizes, several other entries will be selected for consolation prizes. Winners will be announced on Friday. Students will have an opportunity to purchase candy/popcorn for 1 ticket on Friday as well.
How do I enter a PBIS raffle?
- Stop by the raffle table in the cafeteria
- Choose the raffle that you would like to enter
- Present the required number of tickets to the PBIS representative and receive a raffle entry form
- Fill out the entry form with your name and student ID
- Drop your entry into the desired raffle box
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Be Engaged
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Be Positive
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Be Mindful
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FALL EXAM SCHEDULE
The FALL EXAM SCHEDULE & EXEMPTION POLICY are listed below. They can also be accessed by clicking on the following links:
MISSED EXAMS
Students are expected to be present and on time on all testing days. If a student must miss a final exam due to illness, the parent/guardian must call the Attendance Office on the day of the absence in order for the student to take his/her exam on the make-up days. If the Attendance Office is not alerted, the absence will be considered unexcused. The student must also bring in documentation related to the absence when they return to take the make-up exam.
CHECKING STUDENTS OUT
Students will
not be allowed
to check out while exams are in progress. Classrooms cannot be interrupted and students will not be allowed in the academic halls. For a student to check out prior to the end of the day, please have your student bring a note to the Attendance Office before the beginning of the school day.
Due to the volume, the
Attendance Office
cannot
accept
emails or phone calls at check-out time.
FINAL EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY
Student exemptions are intended as an academic incentive.
Students in grades 9 through 12
in semester courses ONLY
are able to exempt fall exams.
The following guidelines determine exemptions:
Teachers inform students of their exemption status on the Friday prior to the week their final exams are scheduled.
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ECONOMICS EOC
The Economics End of Course (EOC) Test will take place on Thursday 12/12/2019. There are two sessions. Notifications regarding the time and location of their EOC should be received from the student's teacher or their counselor by the end of the day Monday.
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TEACHER & PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to
Mr. Anthony Williams
for being named December Teacher of the Month.
This is his teaching philosophy: My philosophy about teaching has always been to create a positive learning environment for all students. I also try to emphasize that failure and/or making mistakes should not be viewed negatively. Instead, we should view them as a chance to grow.
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Professional of the Month
Congratulations to Ms. Casey Lahman for being named December Professional of the Month. This is what was said about her: Casey goes above and beyond to help all of our students, but especially our at-risk kids. She attends meetings, helps problem solve and supports their emotional and academic needs. She is a team player and always offering to help where she can. Her expertise and collaboration is very much appreciated!
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SENIOR SNACK COOKIE EXCHANGE
Senior Snack Cookie Exchange: Thursday, December 12th.
COOKIE DONATIONS NEEDED:
2-4 dozen homemade or store-bought welcomed!
Front Office drop off: Donations accepted Monday, December 9-12 in the morning. Thank you for your support!
Please use the link to sign up to bring cookies for our Senior Snack:
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HOLIDAY CONCERTS
CHORUS
Please join Milton Chorus for their Winter Concert
Tuesday, December 10 at 7:30PM at Crabapple First Baptist Church.
The concert is free to the public and will include guest instrumentalists from the Milton Wind Ensemble.
ORCHESTRA
Milton Orchestra's Winter Concert is Wednesday, December 11 at 7:00PM. We're excited to present a varied program ranging from seasonal music to Radiohead and the Eurythmics! Concessions and orchestra spirit wear/magnets are available.
BAND
Come to Milton HS on Thursday, December 12 at 7:00PM to enjoy the Milton Band Holiday Concert!
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MILTON IMPROV
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COURSE REGISTRATION FOR 2020-21
Course registration for the 2020-2021 school year will begin in January of 2020. Infinite Campus is our new student data system, and moving forward, registration will be done through this system. Like the past, teachers will make course recommendations for core classes (Math, Science, Social Studies, English & Language Arts). Students will continue to make their elective choices, but this will now be done in Infinite Campus rather than on paper. More detailed instructions for the registration process will be released as we get closer to the registration window.
If you have not yet registered for the parent portal
CLICK HERE
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BASEBALL TRYOUT MEETING
For all students planning to try out for the Spring 2020 season with Milton Eagles Baseball, there will be a mandatory baseball meeting this Tuesday, December 10 from 4:00 - 4:30PM inside the hitting facility at the baseball student lot.
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GIRLS GOLF MEETING
Milton Girls Golf Informational Meeting, Thursday, December 12, at 3:45PM in Room 7304.
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BOYS LACROSSE MEETING
Milton Boys Lacrosse will have a Parent Informational Meeting Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 6:30PM in the Media Hub.
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BOYS LAX FACE OFF 5K
Join us for the
10th Annual Milton Boys Lacrosse Face Off 5K
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Saturday, February 1, 2020
at Milton High School at 9:00AM. The race proceeds support the Milton High School Boys Lacrosse program.
Register by January 16, 2020 for a guaranteed race shirt. The Race will be RED OUT! Click here or use the QR code below for complete details and to sign up. Please bring new socks and/or underwear for boys/men in support of Foster Care Support Foundation.
This is USATF Certified race and can be used as an
Official AJC Peachtree Road Race Qualifying Event.
USATF Certification #GA13118WC
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL GIFT CARD DRIVE
Amnesty International is collecting gift cards for The Drake House, a shelter that houses women and children and helps them get back up on their feet. We will be collecting gift cards in the atrium from 7:45-8:10 between December 9-20. Gift cards can also be turned in to Mrs. Mcgarvey in room 4306. Please email miltonamnesty@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you!
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TOWEL DRIVE
Milton Baseball players are conducting their annual New Bath Towel Drive for the Red Shield Shelter in Atlanta. Every ye
ar, Milton High School and the Eagles Baseball program collect 100's of towels to help the homeless in their time of most need. The
Red Shield Shelter
is the largest in metro Atlanta (325 beds) and has sections for veterans, women, men and families. It is the only shelter in our area where a family can actually stay together in a shelter, having one less challenge to deal with in times of crisis.
Please deliver NEW BATH TOWELS to the MHS Atrium
in the mornings between 7:15 - 8:00AM beginning MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 through FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13.
The Milton Family who donates the most towels will receive a FREE parking permit for the 2020-2021 school year.
After the towel drive, Milton Baseball players will deliver the towels to the shelter before the winter break. Take a look at this video to learn more about the Red Shield Shelter:
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The Salvation Army Atlanta
Red Shield Services
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Thank you from the Red Shield Shelter and Milton Baseball!
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TOY DONATION DRIVE
Making The Holidays Happy For Sick Kids At Children's Hospital
We are collecting the following
unwrapped items:
- PG or G rated movies
- Children's books or coloring books and crayons
- Stuffed Animals
- Children's toys
New items only please.
PLEASE donate to these sick children, as our family knows personally how hard it is to be in the hospital over the holidays. These gifts truly help to make the family's holidays much brighter during a very sad time.
We will be collecting items from November 11 through December 20.
Items can be dropped off in rooms 3310, 1273, & 3201
For more information contact: atshelby@howerton6.com
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MILTON PTO
HOLIDAY ORNAMENT
You can still place an order for our holiday ornaments! They are custom cast pewter, arrive in a gift box and sell for $20. Please click on the image to order from our website. You can also join the PTO or make a contribution.
CONTRIBUTE TO MHS PTO
The PTO welcomes your donations or membership at any time! Your contributions fund our academic support initiative currently in progress. We are providing our staff with requested learning tools and supplies. With the holidays coming up quickly, you can also make a donation toward gift cards for the staff.
Please click on the image to provide your support!
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IMORTANT DATES
The MHS Counseling Department Announces Parent Night Dates for the 2019-2020 School Year. All meetings will begin at 6:30PM and will be held in the MHS Auditorium.
Dual Enrollment Parent Night: January 13
Rising 9th Parent Night: February 11
**Mrs. Echeverria, MHS' Bilingual Community Liaison, will host a Spanish version of our Parent Nights (on the same date) beginning at 6:00PM in the Media Hub.
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MILTON CCC INFO
SCHEDULING YOUR COLLEGE VISIT AT MILTON HS
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- Sign up via Eventbrite by CLICKING HERE
- Print out your ticket and bring it with you to the visit. THIS WILL BE YOUR PASS
- All visits, unless otherwise noted, will be held in the College and Career Center (Room 2201).
- There are a limited number of tickets for each college visit, so sign up early.
- Visits are held during lunch hours only, with vary rare exceptions. (11:25am - 1:30pm)
- Visits only last for 30 minutes.
- Visits are for MILTON STUDENTS only.
- Students are expected and required to make up any missed work.
Business Partner Info:
Educated Pathways will be holding a morning coffee on Tuesday, December 17 at 9:15AM in the College and Career Center.
SAT/ACT CLASSES
Applerouth will be offering SAT and ACT classes after school beginning in January and leading up to the March and April test dates. Registration is now available. Deadline to register is January 20 for SAT and February 3 for ACT.
SAT: www.applerouth.com/signup
Code: SAT 4726
14 hours of group tutoring + 3 mock tests
DATES: January 25 - March 10
TIMES: 3:45 - 5:45PM on Tuesdays
COST: $359
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ACT: www.applerouth.com/signup
Code: ACT 4728
14 hours of group tutoring + 3 mock tests
DATES: February 8 - April 2
TIMES: 3:45 - 5:45PM on Thursdays
COAST: $359 |
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You can also follow us on social media (Facebook) to see when new colleges sign up to visit.
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PTO BUSINESS PARTNERS
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LHR CONSULTING
Helping families navigate the college application process with less stress.
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Club Z! Alpharetta In-Home Tutoring offers tutoring in all subjects, including SAT and ACT prep.
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EAGLE PRIDE
LATIN
Congratulations to the following Milton students who participated in the National Classical Etymology Exam.
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Devin Schwartz
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Joey Lund |
| Kate Griffin |
Insiya Motiwala |
| Jenna McCullogh |
Joseph Ruth |
| Luke Ortwein |
Nicole Nelson |
| Rae Robertson |
Sruthi Chatrathi |
| Max Perry |
Ryan Ortwein |
| Corinne Kenyon |
Vishaal Ram |
The National Classical Etymology Exam (NCEE) is designed to test a student's ability to handle both Latin and Greek derivatives and their usage in the English language. This test is based on English vocabulary words that are derived from Latin and Greek, with emphasis on academic and SAT vocabulary words. Congratulations again to these outstanding Classical scholars for representing Milton High School in this prestigious national contest.
ATHLETICS
SWIMMING & DIVING
Milton swim team came in 2nd Place in the CHS Water Warrior Invite this past Saturday. Leading our team with the highest points were Joe Pick and Joe Shelley with 20 points each. High point winners for the girls were Corrine Kenyon with 20 points and Caroline Nickel with 28. Our next Swim meet is December 21 @Georgia Tech.
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ATHLETIC SCHEDULES
TUE 12/10:
Basketball v. For Central JV@4:30/VarG & 9B@6:00/VarB@7:30PM
WED 12/11: Wrestling v. Mill Creek V&JV @ 6:00PM
THU 12/12: Boys Basketball v Buford JV@6:00 & 9th@7:30PM
FRI 12/13: Basketball v. Lambert JV@4:30/VarG & 9B@6:00/VarB@7:30PM
AWAY EVENTS
FRI-SAT 12/13-14: Wrestling at Buford Tournament
SAT 12/14: Var Girls Basketball v. Discovery @ 3:00PM
SAT 12/14: Var Boys Basketball @ Norcross HS (
NAISMITH CLASSIC) @ 1:00PM
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Milton High School
13025 Birmingham Highway
Milton, GA 30004
www.miltonhighschool.com
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