Great job to the members of the Marching Band for saluting all of our nation's Veterans in this year's New York City Veterans Day Parade on Friday!

IN THIS UPDATE

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

11/21/22 - 11/25/22: THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL

Mark your Calendars! Wednesday, November 16 is the Annual Senior Class Service Day. Our MHS Senior Class will be volunteering at over 20+ locations throughout our community. This wonderful day of service can only come together with the commitment from our students and parents. In addition to the Senior student involvement, we will need parent volunteers to help with check-in and chaperoning.

Registration link: http://www.bit.ly\miltonhspto

The Milton Counseling Department will hold a 9th and 10th Grade Information Night on Tuesday, November 29 from 6:00-8:00pm. 9th and 10th Grade Parents/Guardians are highly encouraged to attend the IN-PERSON presentation that will be held in the Auditorium. Counselors will review topics such as:

• Naviance
• Graduation Requirements
• 4-Year Planning
• Financial Aid Basics
• HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship
• HOPE Rigor Requirements

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please be aware that the last check out time on Friday 11/18 is 1:30PM. Please refer to attendance policy for check out process.

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The Milton Chorus Program presents “La Vie Bohème,” a night of musical theatre songs sung by our very own Chorus students.  Come enjoy a variety of songs presented in a cabaret style and support your friends and the Chorus program.   All proceeds go towards the Chorus scholarship so you can feel good having a good time!

Performance is on Nov 17 at 7:00PM in the Milton Theater.

Tickets are $10-$15 at: https://miltonchorus.booktix.com/ and available at the door the night of the show.

Come enjoy “La Vie Bohème!"

We will have a schedule change request period from November 28-December 9. The form will be PAPER with limited parameters and available for pickup in the counseling suites 1340/1360 on Monday, November 28. Please keep in mind that we DO NOT accept schedule change requests via phone, email, or walk-in.

All change requests are due by December 9 in order to update student schedules before we leave for holiday break. Any questions or concerns should be directed to your student's assigned counselor. Thank you, MHS Counseling

Milton's School Governance Council (SGC) will have their next meeting on Monday, November 28 at 7:15AM. 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: [email protected].

Milton School Governance 2022-2023 Meeting Schedule:

28 November

23 January

27 February

20 March

17 April

The tests are standardized - our approach is anything but. In these interactive classes, you will hone the test-taking strategies necessary to master the test. Your tutor will use class data from mock tests to tailor each session to your group's needs.

Seats are limited and are first come, first served

To register, go to www.applerouth.com/signup and enter the event code.

ACT Group Class

18 hours of group tutoring + 3 mock tests

January 7 - March 25

10:00am - 1:00pm on Saturdays

$225

Event Code: ACT6689

Registration Deadline: Jan 3

SAT Group Class

18 hours of group tutoring + 3 mock tests

February 4 - April 29

10:00am - 1:00pm on Saturdays

$225

Event Code: SAT6688

Registration Deadline: Jan 31

Milton Tennis Tryout Registration and Information Meeting

Please complete this form to receive more information regarding registration and tryouts. https://forms.gle/V7CkayTS6vPSvbvWA

Important Dates:

11/28: Registration Opens!

11/29: Player Information Meeting @ 7:45am in 3308

12/16: Registration Due!

If you have any questions about our program e-mail our coaches!

Girls: Catherine Yealy ([email protected])

Boys: Alexis Kinser ([email protected])

COMMITTED!

Congrats to two of our Milton Eagle Lacrosse players, taking their game to the next level in college!

Goalie - Jack Burdge - committed to Lenoir Rhyne University.

Defensive Middie - Franklin Schulhofer committed to Virginia Military Institute

Congrats Jack and Franklin!

Get into the holiday spirit with the Red & White games -

Sunday December 4th from 1pm-4pm at MHS!

Watch eagle versus eagle in the ultimate lacrosse scrimmage!

We’ll have lacrosse spirit wear on sale to help with your holiday shopping

Spring Registration is open NOW for Milton Eagle Lacrosse

Secure your spot now and click on the link below

https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/BAF8B7BB

MODEL UN

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Emory National Model United Nations Conference, one of the biggest conferences in the Southeast! We are so proud and happy that our school received the Best Delegation Award (1st Place) besting several other Georgia schools and out of state schools from North Carolina and Tennessee. Specifically, special congratulations are in order for the following:

Heet Shah, Murder Mystery Crisis, Best Delegate (1st)

Ashwin Mudaliar, Hoover Dam Crisis, Outstanding Delegate (2nd)

Tanish Karnala & Shreyan Ghelani, Climate Crisis, Outstanding Delegate (2nd)

Vishnu Rao & Adi Verma, Climate Crisis, Honorable Mention(3rd)

Sujay Vijayakumar & Yousuf Mirza, Russia v. Ukraine Conflict, Outstanding Delegate (2nd)

BOYS GOLF

CONGRATULATIONS Mason Fundingsland on committing to Augusta University Golf Program.

ROBOTICS

Congrats to the Milton HS robotics team this past weekend. The Robotic Eagles competed in their second meet of the season, and scored a Georgia state record of 178 points with no penalties. Great job repping the M Robotic Eagles.

They’re looking forward to competing this season and hosting the regional tournament at Milton HS in January. If you’re interested in joining the team or want to volunteer, please email [email protected]. No prior experience required.

THEATRE

On October 26, Milton Theatre presented “Head over Heels” at the GHSA Region 6-7A One Act Competition. Cast and crew did a wonderful job, but the following students received special recognition:

Malone McMichael won Best Supporting Actor award.

Gage Magosin and Ava Chen both were selected for the All-Star cast.

Congratulations! Way to Rep the M.

COMMUNITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

This week's PTO Community Partner Spotlight is on Best In Class Education. Looking for SAT/ACT prep, tutoring, or college admissions assistance? Best in Class helps students prepare through SAT/ACT classes, tutoring in all academic subjects, AP tutoring, and college admissions counseling, helping high school students develop the skills and knowledge they need to get to the college of their choice. Supporting Georgia students for the last four school years, Best in Class Education Centers have a twenty-five year history of helping students excel through: Private Tutoring- Experienced tutors provide students with personal attention and focus they need for academic success in all academic subjects.

SAT/ACT Test Prep – Clear instruction and consistent practice are the cornerstone for successful SAT/ACT preparation. Our SAT/ACT one- on- one or group class program will give you the best option to build skills and prepare you for test day. Monthly mock tests highlight a student’s baseline and provide a road map to excel on the test. College Admissions Coaching – Guidance covering college selection, application process, funding college, and SAT versus ACT selection. Each student has unique needs – our tailored lessons help you build confidence and mastery in your academic work. Contact us at [email protected] or 678-332-2100 to explore how we can help you thrive.

HELP NEEDED FOR DECORATING

Looking to clean out some of your holiday decor? PTO is planning to decorate the front entrance atrium and we are looking for donations. If you have small items such as stockings, tinsel, garland, ornaments, etc., please drop them at the front office before Friday, 12/2. If you are able to donate larger items such as artificial trees and wreaths, email us at [email protected], and we will arrange to get them from you. Help us to transform the front atrium into a winter wonderland for our students!

SENIOR PARENTS

We are still in need of several parent chaperones to help with senior service day next Wednesday, 11/16. All parents are welcome to take part in this fun day! Check out our web page to see where help is needed.

SENIOR T-SHIRTS

Senior parents, if you paid your MHS PTO senior dues, and your student has not received their senior t-shirt, please email us at [email protected] so that we can follow up.

THANK YOU!

Thanks to all who attended our PTO meeting on Friday, 11/11, we appreciate your support!

VISIT OUR SITE

https://miltoneaglespto.membershiptoolkit.com/

HOME

WED 11/16: Var Basketball Boys@6:00 / Girls@7:30PM

FRI 11/18: Football v Norcross (Playoffs Rd. 2) @ 7:30PM

AWAY

TUE 11/15: Var Flag Football Varsity @ Central 6:00PM

TUE 11/15: Wrestling Boys Varsity Tri Match

TUE 11/15: Boys Basketball @ North Springs 9th & JV 5:30p

THU 11/17: Var Flag Football Girls @ West Forsyth 6:00PM

SAT 11/19: JV Boys Basketball @ Shiloh 3:20PM

SAT 11/19: Var & JV Wrestling @ River Ridge

Career Internship - Spring Semester

Real world experience in a career field of interest!

Interviews for 11th and 12th grade students planning to participate in the Career Internship Program Spring semester will be held November 14,16 & 17.

Pre-requisite is successful completion of the Hire Me seminar.

To sign up for an interview, use this link: https://forms.office.com/r/adxiLNfxmB

Questions? Contact Mrs. Denney: [email protected]

If you are interested in trying out for the Varsity Gymnastics Team, please attend a meeting on Tuesday, November 15 at 7:30AM in Room 5210. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Stucky.

Sponsored By:  The MHS Garden Club

What: A “Fall Themed” Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Who:  9^th, 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th grade students at Milton High School

When/Where: Pumpkins should be decorated at home and presented in the MHS Garden on November 15 between 7:45 - 9:15AM. (The garden is located outside between the MHS gym and 5200 hallway.) Pumpkins will be displayed for viewing on November 15 & 16. The winners will be announced November 17 during advisement.

Grand prize:

• 2 Atlanta Hawks tickets, near players bench, tickets include parking & dinner.

1st Runner up

• Atlanta Hawks membership windbreaker

2nd Runner up

• Atlanta Hawks membership windbreaker

All pumpkins should be picked up from the Garden on November 17 & 18 from 2:30-3:30pm.

Rules:

• No mini pumpkins – no profanity/offensive/inappropriate décor- no hazardous products
• no edibles used as décor

Judging:

Pumpkins will be judged on presentation, craftmanship, originality ( no copy cats!), and the pumpkin name.

Please contact Mrs. K. Christian with questions concerning the contest. [email protected]

Scan below to enter

Counseling Caseloads - UPDATE

In a surprising turn of events, the county was able to secure a counseling substitute for Ms. Wilson while she is out on maternity leave! Please see the breakdown for all counselors, as they have changed yet again. THANK YOU for your patience and understanding as we all work to accommodate this unexpected, but much needed, change.

Casey Lahman: Last Names A-C

Christine Hoglander: Last Names D-Hol

Renee Bartley: Last Names Hom-Mc

Anna Rhodes: Last Names Md-Sal

Susan Chamberlin: Last Names Sam-Z (9-11th ONLY)

Tiffany Popwell: Last Names SAM-Z (12th ONLY)

11th Grade Students with the Last Names SAM-Z will now have their Junior Advisement Meetings with Ms. Chamberlin in Suite 1360. Appointment times/dates will remain the same.

Thank you,

MHS Counseling

Preseason track and field conditioning has started. If you interested in joining the track and field team, please make sure you have completed the following task prior to attending a training session. Training sessions (dates/times below) are for those athletes currently not participating in any other sport.

1. All athletes planning to participate will need to click on the link and complete the preseason athlete survey https://forms.gle/kXCRbyzaMc3EhGgS8
2. Join the Stack Team App: This app can be downloaded on any device. After downloading, type in Milton High School Track and Field and request to join as an athlete or parent.
3. Join Dragon Fly. If you don't have a physical in Dragon Fly follow the instructions in this link https://www.fultonschools.org/cms/lib/GA50000114/Centricity/Domain/5553/DragonflySignup.png Do you have an updated physical on file? Click on Fulton County physical link https://www.fultonschools.org/cms/lib/GA50000114/Centricity/Domain/5553/Physical%20Exam%20and%20Medical%20Eligibility%20Forms.pdf. If you are currently or played in another school sport, please login to Dragon Fly and select Track and Field as your additional sport.
4. Join the email list by sending a request to join (athlete and parents) to [email protected]
5. Be on the lookout for future information about our annual "Out the Blocks Meeting" and registration information.

Preseason conditioning: Preseason conditioning is highly encouraged for those athletes not currently participating in another sport during training sessions. Athletes will meet on the track near the football field house. What to bring? Water. What to wear? Athletic clothing and appropriate running shoes (not basketball, casual, or skateboard shoes).

Focus of preseason training:

1. Teach, review, and perfect proper warm up habits that train proper running mechanics.
2. Endurance training.
3. Strength training.

Athletes that participate in preseason training greatly reduce their chances to develop injuries related to running once the season starts

Training session will start at 6:15 pm and end at 7:15 pm.

Phase 1: Consist of 3 training sessions a week.

Dates: Nov. 14, 15, and 16.

Phase 2: Consist of 4 training sessions a week.

Dates: Nov. 28, 29, 30, Dec. 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, and 15.

The Milton High School Winterguard would like to invite all interested students in grades 6th-12th to audition for the upcoming Winterguard season. Auditions will be held November 14th-17th from 4-6:30pm in the MHS cafeteria.

Milton Girls Golf interest meeting will be held on November 16 directly after school (3:30pm) in the gym. If you are not able to attend or have any questions, please see Coach Vice or email [email protected]. If you are interested in playing, please complete this form- https://forms.office.com/r/f9T8t2LEXf

We've got SPIRIT WEAR yes we do!

Buy some SPIRIT WEAR and you'll have some too!!!!

Most items available right now - perfect for holiday gifts!

Click link below to see items and sizes!

https://www.miltonlax.com/

Order in three easy steps!

1. Email your order to [email protected]
2. Pay via Venmo https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3604864978388299081&created=1664199904.898473&printed=1
3. Pick up your order at one of two locations in Milton.

This is a reminder to all students that have a permit to park on campus. Students MUST park in their ASSIGNED PARKING LOT.

Vehicles that are not parked in their assigned lots are subject to being towed. Vehicles will also be towed for the following:

• Parking in visitor parking spaces
• Parking on the curb of any lot