IN THIS UPDATE

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

MAP GROWTH ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

On Tuesday, August 29 and Wednesday, August 30, ALL STUDENTS will be taking the MAP GROWTH ASSESSMENT in both Reading and Mathematics using an adjusted bell schedule with an extended advisement. Students will need a laptop to take the required assessment. Student may use their personal laptop if their personal laptop passes the device check found at https://check.nwea.org/. If a student does not have a personal laptop and has not checked one out from Milton, please make sure that they pick up a device from our Tech Support Hub in 7123 prior to August 25. NOTE: We will NOT have “loaner” devices for students who have forgotten their device on the day of MAP testing.

WHAT IS MAP GROWTH?

NWEA's MAP Growth test is a computer-adaptive test that measures skills in Reading and Math. As students answer questions correctly or incorrectly, the test adjusts the level of difficulty based on individual performance. FCS uses MAP Growth as a nationally normed assessment and as a universal screener in grades 9-12. 

HOW IS MAP GROWTH USED?

MAP Growth is a nationally normed assessment, which provides schools with performance norms by utilizing data from more than 10 million U.S. students. Teachers can use the results to help inform instruction, personalize learning, and monitor the growth of individual students. Administrators can use the results to help see the performance and progress of a grade level, school, or the entire district. MAP Growth is not used as a part of a student's grade. MAP Growth can be used as a criterion for TAG eligibility.

For more information, please visit NWEA’s MAP Growth Family Toolkit at http://www.nwea.org/familytoolkit.

ADJUSTED SCHEDULE FOR 8/29 and 8/30

SAVE THE DATE:

The Milton PSAT will take place on Friday, October 13!

If your child has a documented disability that could affect their ability to take a test, they may be eligible to receive accommodations when they take a College Board test, such as the PSAT.

This is a reminder that the deadline to submit a request for accommodations is Monday, August 21, 2023.

If you have need assistance submitting paperwork to College Board, please reach out to Frank Kline at [email protected]

For more information, please visit this link:

https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/request-accommodations/request

SENIORS ONLY - SAVE THE DATE:

Milton High School will be holding the SAT School Day on October 26, 2023

If interested, please have your student register, using this link: www.bit.ly/Milton23SAT

This form will close on September 8, 2023 at 4:00PM. You will not be able to register for the Milton SAT Day once the form is closed.

If you'd like more information about SAT School Day, please visit: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/sat-school-day-student-guide.pdf

If you have general questions about the SAT School Day specific to Milton, please reach out to Mrs. Harrison at [email protected]

Please note the deadline to submit testing accommodation requests for students with disabilities is SEPTEMBER 6, 2023. View more information here: https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/request-accommodations/request.

If you have questions about requests for accommodations, please reach out to Mr. Kline at [email protected]

Please join the HOSA service club this Thursday, August 24 at 7:40 AM in the auditorium for the first meeting of the school year. We hope to see you there!

Elevate Change with the Milton Amnesty Club!

Ready to stand up for what's right? The Milton Amnesty Club invites you to participate in our mission to promote human rights, social justice, and global equality. Dive into engaging discussions about vital issues, collaborate on eye-opening projects, champion positive change within our community, and forge lifelong friendships with like-minded peers. As a member, you'll develop leadership skills, expand your horizons, and connect with a diverse group of passionate individuals who share your drive for justice. Join us today and be an integral force for justice and empowerment with the Milton Amnesty Club! Join our remind by texting @miltonamn to 81010. We can't wait to see you at the club fair!!

The Milton HS WRESTLING TEAM is auctioning a premier PARKING SPOT for the 2023-2024 School Year. The Parking Spot is located in the BOOSTER CLUB ROW in the Red Lot (Stadium side, adjacent to the VISITOR ROW). This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a parking spot for those juniors with late birthdays who were unable to participate in the Junior Parking Lottery.

Auction begins Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 8:00 am and ends Friday, August 25, 2023 at 5:00 pm. Beginning bid is $500. Thank you for your support!

Auction Link: https://www.32auctions.com/WrestlingParkingSpot-2023

Italy in June 2024.

Your child can spend 12 days and 10 nights traveling through Northern Italy this coming June. Attend an informational meeting Tuesday, August 29 at 6:30PM in room 1255 to learn more. Contact Ms. Naterman for more information -[email protected]

Milton Boys Lacrosse Fall Training Starts Now!

1. Go to www.rankone.com and fill out the forms and upload your physical. Everything must be approved before you can participate.
2. Register for Fall Training on Picklejuice.
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Monday and Wednesday starting at 4:15pm MHS weight training and speed and agility by Fury

Tuesday and Thursday lacrosse training by 3D - 4pm - 5:30pm at Bell Memorial Park

Fall Training runs 8/21 - November 13 - athletes not playing a fall sport are highly encouraged to participate in the this opportunity for elite pre-season training with some of the best coaches in the ATL!

https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/10658D2A?fbclid=IwAR3Wa60aiqoDsl7nFc5yaevteFdERoFeSLIyBrf3EbGpdPB1CJLx-F4GTZk

LAX GO EAGLES!

This week's MHS PTO Community Partner Spotlight is on Sign Greeters. Sign Greeters creates yard art to help you celebrate your special day in an unforgettable way. Whether it’s a birthday, graduation, baby shower, bar/bat mitzvah, anniversary, or any other celebration, Sign Greeters has big, fun yard signs that are sure to make everyone smile!

Website/request page:

https://signgreeters.com/greeter/peachtree-corners-yard-greetings/

Facebook: @signgreeterspeachtreecorners

Instagram: @signgreeterspeachtreecorners

PTO UPDATES

SENIOR PARENTS

please visit our website to pay your senior dues. Senior dues cover monthly senior snacks, a senior t-shirt and the end of year senior celebration. The August senior snack will be distributed on Thursday, 8/24 during all lunch periods in the cafeteria.

FIRST MEETING RECAP

We had our first PTO meeting of the school year on Friday, 8/18. We thank all who attended and hope to see even more lovely faces at our next meeting on Friday, 9/15 at 9:00 am in the media center, all are welcome!

THANK YOU!

We thank all of the MHS families who have joined the PTO so far. We are still under budget for all that we hope to fund during the school year. Please consider joining the PTO by purchasing a membership if you haven't done so already. If you prefer not to join the PTO, you can still make a donation to support the organization.

JOIN

Visit our website to find out about volunteer opportunities, join the PTO, or make a general donation.

https://miltoneaglespto.membershiptoolkit.com/home

WORLD LANGUAGES

Congratulations to the Georgia Department of Education Georgia Seal of Biliteracy recipients!

Georgia’s Seal of Biliteracy is based on evidence of students achieving the required level of language proficiency in English plus one or more other languages during their high school years. To obtain this Seal, students must demonstrate the determined level of proficiency in English, as well as one or more additional languages, be that language a native language, a heritage language, or a language learned in school or another setting. Some components for Georgia’s Seal of Biliteracy may be completed prior to high school for some students (as with dual language immersion programs, English learners, and other populations). The focus is on achieving the level of proficiency required for English and the level of proficiency required for one or more other languages. These fine Milton scholars have earned the Georgia Seal of Biliteracy!

FRENCH

Kaylin Campbell

LATIN

William Swan, Micah Lim

TAMIL

Damodar Ezhilmuthu

SPANISH

Victoria Artadi, Mina Barron, Madison Brandt, Valeria Gonzalez-Calderon, Martin Sand, Kevin Mora, Ericka Garcia, Domenica Valencia

Kudos to these exemplars of language learning for “Repping the M” and maintaining Milton’s fine tradition of academic excellence!

CROSS COUNTRY

Eagles finish top-3 in every contested race

The Milton cross country teams traveled to Winder, GA to compete at the Apalachee Season Opener Invitational Meet and were very successful in every race division the Eagles competed in.

Varsity Boys

Led by senior captain Zach Patell (2nd-16:05), running the 6th best time ever on the Apalachee campus layout & a personal best, 9th-ranked Milton (2nd-73 pts) narrowly lost to top-ranked Brookwood (1st-69 pts) while dispatching 21 scoring schools! With a hard-charging last half-mile, junior Justin Sevel (3rd-16:22) put the Eagles in a position to win the meet. Senior Daniel Murray (17th-17:38) followed and was backed up by the personal best of senior captain Luke Erbey (23rd-17:54) & fellow senior Parker Boys (28th-18:08) to close out the Eagle scorers. Also running varsity were sophomores Ryan Greathouse (33rd-18:12) & Jayin Batra (45th-18:42).

Varsity Girls

In a race where the team outcome was so close to call until the final runners finished, the Lady Eagles, led by senior captain Ella Grace Malcom (4th-19:44), just missed out on the meet victory. Milton (3rd-61 pts) beat out 18 schools & was in the hunt to win with 6A powerhouse Gainesville (1st-53 pts) & 7A 8th-ranked rival Brookwood (2nd-57 pts) just narrowly edging the Lady Eagles. After Malcom, the hard-charging junior, Macy Schadt (8th-20:25) ran a big personal best and moved up from 17th place at the mile mark to earn a top-10 medal. Senior captain Calista Cacciatore (14th-21:17) followed with fellow senior Leelah Dennis (21st-21:55) & junior Ella Franke (22nd-21:55) closing out the Milton scorers. Juniors Ivy Rindt (42nd-23:26) & Rowan Katekovich (45th-23:36) also ran on the varsity team.

JV Boys

With 4 finishers in the top-10 overall finishing positions, Milton (1st-30 pts) turned back a stubborn Brookwood (2nd-35 pts) squad to get the team win and beat 14 scoring schools. Sophomore Everett Lawder (1st-17:47) led from the start & was never challenged. The Eagles then had freshman Will Chambers (3rd-18:05) & Luke Rasmituth (4th-18:17) along with senior Jayson Faupel (10th-18:53) & freshman Tyler Nix (12th-19:02) score for the winning Eagles team.

JV Girls

The Lady Eagles kept it close to the Lady Broncos of Brookwood (1st-38 pts) but Milton (2nd-45 pts) had to settle for the runner-up spot while beating 13 scoring schools. Freshman Lucie Gallagher (6th-23:23) led a pack of four Lady Eagles that finished within 12-seconds of each other. Sophomore Hollis Thompson (8th-23:35), freshman Caroline Spain (9th-23:39), senior Makenzie Schadt (10th-23:42) & junior Grace Lochman (12th-23:49) were the scorers for runner-up Milton.

Open Races

Milton (girls 1st-22 pts & boys 1st-28 pts) turned back 9 scoring schools to win both team titles.

The Lady Eagles were led by freshman Sophia Koagel (2nd-25:36) & the Milton boys had senior Martin Sand (2nd-19:05) in the leading position.

HOME

THU 8/24: V Softball v. Roswell @ 5:30 PM

THU 8/24: 9th Football v. North Forsyth @ 6:00 PM

AWAY

MON 8/21: 9th Volleyball v. LHS, SFHS & DHS (at Lambert) @ 5 /6/ & 7:00 PM

TUE 8/22: V Volleyball v. AHS & DHS (at Dunwoody) @ 6:00 & 7:00 PM

WED 8/23: JV Softball at Cherokee @ 5:30 PM

THU 8/24: V & JV Volleyball v. WHS & MHS (at Westminster) @ 5:00 & 6:00 PM

THU 8/24: V Football v. Western (FL) (at Davie, FL) @ 7:30 PM

SAT 8/26: Boys & Girls XC at Alexander Meet (at McIntosh Reserve Park) @ 7AM

SAT 8/26: 9th Volleyball at Rally Cup (at LakePoint Sports Complex) @ TBA

College 101: The 5 Critical Steps to a Successful College Plan

Milton Counseling is a proud partner of Peachtree College Planning. Through this partnership, we are able to offer access to financial aid and college planning tools for our families! Sessions are open to all grade levels and are primarily delivered twice VIRTUALLY for your convenience. Please join us August 29, 30, or 31 at either 12:00PM or 7:00PM for a College 101 session. Talking points include:

- Understanding the current cost of college & the best strategies to pay

- Breakdown of the components of "the right college fit" for your student

- Learn how to maximize scholarships and grants

- What should you be doing to secure the most amount of FAFSA award possible?

Register today through: bit.ly/3YnTtSv

New to Fulton County and Gifted

If your student is NEW to Fulton County Schools for the 2023-24 school year and was identified as Gifted at a previous school, please fill out the form below.

https://forms.office.com/r/r64qMMGybJ

Notification to Parents of the Screening and Referral Process for Gifted Students 2023-24

The consideration for gifted services may be reported or automatic as defined by the GaDOE Resource Manual for Gifted Education Services.

Please click this link for more information:

https://shorturl.at/fhrHY

Hire Me Seminar - Fall 2023

Hire Me (prerequisite for the Career Internship program): Students will explore career fields and personal career interests and aptitudes. They will be introduced to job search tools and will learn how to build a professional resume, write professional letters, practice interview skills, and learn about the Career Internship Program. Hire me meets ONE DAY a week during student's lunch period in a lunch and learn style. Students will bring lunch to class and eat during instruction.

Hire Me Fall 2023 is open for Juniors and Seniors only. Sophomores will be able to register for spring semester. Hire Me Fall 2023 runs August 30-Nov 1st. The deadline to register is Friday August 25.

To register: https://forms.office.com/r/HmQ6Skx3Wa

SENIOR PARENTS

Parents of Seniors--the FAQ section on miltonyearbook.com has all of the answers that you need for Senior picture deadlines and Senior tributes. Head to miltonyearbook.com to make sure that you are up-to-date on everything Senior and Yearbook related. You will find out everything that you need to know about:

~Scheduling Senior pictures with CADY

~How and when to choose pictures for the yearbook

~Prices and deadlines for Senior tributes

Head to https://miltonyb.weebly.com/ TODAY!!

BUY YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!

Last year the Milton Yearbook was COMPLETELY SOLD OUT! Don't miss a chance to get your 2024 yearbook at the BEST price of the year! Go to miltonyearbook.com to lock in this deal and ensure that you can always treasure this piece of Milton history.

Need Dinner? A meal to take to a friend? Hostess Gift? Are you hosting soon? Did I mention they freeze and keep great?! We have you covered! Thanks to our Spirit Night Partner Southern Baked Pie, you can order a savory and/or sweet pie by August 27 and pick them up August 31 at 6:30 pm in the bus lane. These pies are delicious, you won't want to miss out!

https://miltonband.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/248340 

Milton Academic Bowl begins its second year this fall after qualifying for and participating in the Quiz Bowl High School National Championship Tournament this past May. Similar to college bowl or team jeopardy, we work together and compete against other teams by buzzing in to answer trivia questions. These questions range from art, literature, math and science, to music and pop culture. We are a highly competitive team and are quickly developing into one of the top quiz bowl programs in Georgia.

To be even more successful, we are looking to add team members with diverse strengths in different subject areas. We invite you to join us at one of our meetings, held every Wednesday after school in room 2304.

If interested, please join the Remind by texting @miltonab23 to 81010.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

Attention all hockey players!

Join us Tuesday August 22 at 7:45AM in Room 1215 for an important informational meeting to learn about the exciting opportunity to join a Milton Hockey Team for the 2024-2025 season. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is your chance to be a part of an incredible team.

If you're interested but unable to attend, text your name and grade to 770-310-5920.

Looking forward to a great season ahead!

Wanted to participate in a high school sports that requires no prior experience? Look no further, Milton Fencing club is accepting new members. We meet every Tuesday in the school cafeteria from 3:45 to 5:30pm and participate GHSFL tournaments on some Saturdays throughout the season. Anyone who are interested to join, please visit our club website https://miltonhsfencing.blogspot.com/ for more details.

Not sure if fencing is right for you, come and join us at our first practice meeting on 8/22 to try it out.

Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

2023-2024 LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION REQUESTS

MHS Counseling is gearing up for a great application season! If you are in need of a counselor or teacher letter of recommendation for your college applications, please view the instructions linked here:

• Requesting a Counselor LOR
• Requesting a Teacher LOR

A few important dates:

• Monday, August 7: Counselor LOR Request Form Opens
• Monday, August 7: Senior Brag Sheet in Naviance Opens
• Friday, September 1: Counselors BEGIN writing LORs
• Friday, September 15: Deadline to complete the Senior Brag Sheet in Naviance if you want a LOR for the 2023-2024 SY

12th GRADE INFORMATION NIGHT

Milton Seniors and Families- the Counseling Department will host a 12th Grade Information Night on Tuesday, August 22 in the Auditorium from 6:00-8:00PM. Please join us as we discuss important information for our Class of 2024!

Topics to be covered include:

• Tracking Your Senior's Graduation Status
• Financial Aid Basics
• HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship & Eligibility
• SAT/ACT
• Using Naviance as a College/Career Research Tool
• Applying to College
• Letters of Recommendation

If you are unable to attend the session, a virtual presentation will be posted to the counseling website by the end of day on August 23. We look forward to seeing you there! -MHS Counseling

REQUESTING TRANSCRIPTS FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, you no longer need to request a transcript via Naviance. Many of the college application platforms will allow your school counselor to upload your high school transcript. Counselors will send transcripts through your application platform (Common App, Coalition, GaFutures, Common Black App).

If you apply direct to the institution or if you need additional transcripts, you can also request them via ScribOrder: https://fultonga.scriborder.com/

Fulton County Schools will still use Naviance as a college and career exploration tool and a platform to complete the state mandated BRIDGE Bill activities. We are no longer using Naviance as a platform to request and/or submit college transcripts or supplemental application materials. Please reach out to your assigned counselor if you have additional questions or concerns. Thank you! -MHS Counseling

CLASS OF 2024 POST-SECONDARYPLANNING SURVEY

Fulton County requires all Seniors to complete two very important surveys: The Post-Secondary Planning Survey in August and The Senior Exit Survey in May. All Seniors need to follow the steps below and take the required survey by August 31:

• Log in to ClassLink
• Go to Naviance-Stu (teal icon)
• Look in the 'Tasks from My School' on your homepage
• Click 'Class of 2024 Post-Secondary Plan Survey'
• Access the survey by clicking the hyperlinked words 'take this survey'

MHS Counselors use this data to drive the counseling program planning for our school. For example- if 100 students indicate interest in Military, that prompts us to bring in more recruiters! Please take the survey seriously and complete by August 31. Thank you!