NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR WEEK

Thank you to our AMAZING SCHOOL COUNSELORS!

Ms.Bartley, Ms. Hoglander, Mrs. Lanham,

Ms. Popwell, Ms. Rhodes, Ms. Wilson

IN THIS UPDATE

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

Students will receive Verification Form #1 in Advisement on Monday, February 6. You or your student may have questions, and we want to help you! Counselors will be in the Media Center Back Classroom this week at the following times for STUDENT walk-ins:

• Monday, February 6 from 12PM to 3:30PM
• Wednesday, February 8 from 8AM-3:30PM
• Friday, February 10 from 8AM-3:30PM

If you are a parent/guardian and have questions, please EMAIL your assigned counselor for assistance. These walk-ins are for STUDENTS ONLY. Thank you!

Registration Timeline for 2023-2024 SY

As shared in the Registration 101 Sessions and on the Eagle Update, the expected registration timeline is as follows:

• Monday, February 6: Students will receive Verification Form #1 (free for all changes!)
• Tuesday, February 14: Verification Form #1 is DUE (this is the end of free for all changes)
• Monday, February 20: Students will receive Verification Form #2 (limited number of changes allowed)
• Friday, February 24: Verification Form #2 is DUE (Form #2 is the last opportunity to indicate you want an online course in your schedule for the 2023-2024 school year)

Course selections during registration are considered FINAL. There are limited to no opportunities for additional changes beyond these deadlines. Students are advised to use the time allotted to make educated decisions; turning in the Verification Form faster does not mean you have a better chance of getting your desired schedule

In lieu of scheduling individual academic advisement appointments, counselors will be available in the Media Center for STUDENT walk-ins on the afternoon of February 6, all-day February 8, and all-day February 10. This will allow students to come by and ask any questions related to courses and registration without needing an appointment

CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION

MHS COURSE CATALOG

FULTON VIRTUAL SCHOOL CATALOG

GA VIRTUAL SCHOOL CATALOG

REGISTRATION 101 SESSIONS (1 per grade level)

AP FACT SHEET

MILTON COUNSELING WEBSITE

Student Council will be hosting our second pep rally of the year. It will feature and celebrate ALL Winter and Spring sports in a "flash from the past" senior field day themed event. We can't wait to celebrate with students Tuesday during advisement!

February 16 is our next Senior Snack. Seniors that have paid their dues, stop by the cafeteria to get your snack. If you have not paid dues and want to participate there is still time, click here:

https://miltoneaglespto.membershiptoolkit.com/story/190906

Attention Senior Parents: Be on the lookout for information this semester about Red Envelopes, Senior Event Celebration, and the final Senior Snacks of the year. We are also in need of someone to coordinate/put together the Senior Slideshow. Please email Kristi Gillam at [email protected] if you are interested.

Please take a few minutes and encourage your child to complete the Anti-Vaping survey for a students research project. All help is appreciated.

CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY

Need Volunteer Hours? MHS Garden Can Help!

Senior Henry Brown will be completing his "Eagle Scout Project" in the MHS CBI Garden Area On Saturday and Sunday Feb. 11 & 12. (Weather Permitting)

If you need club service hours, Henry can help.

Please see the list below and contact Henry Brown at 678-237-1858 or email Mrs. Kelly Christian at [email protected] .

• Below is a list of areas we will be working on in and around the Garden Area:
• Carpentry / Roofing on Garden Shed ( Henry's project)
• Painting Shed (Sunday)
• repainting benches
• Preparing/ leveling areas surrounding garden
• Pressure Washing pavers
• Preparing planters for Spring plants.

The MHS Garden Club will be selling "Cupid's Cocoa From the Garden" on February 14 in the cafeteria during lunch. Students can purchase Cupid's Cocoa for $3.00 each as a Valentine's Day gift or to enjoy after school.

COMMUNITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

This week's PTO Community Partner spotlight is on Crabapple Endodontics. Crabapple Endodontics welcomes Alpharetta and surrounding area patients to our Crabapple office for attentive, seamless, and comfortable root canal service. Dedicated to providing the highest quality endodontic treatment, the team is focused on alleviating patients’ pain and fear with a 5-star experience. Root canals are our specialty, and we work with your dentist to ensure you can resume your life with a functional, pain-free smile. We are conveniently located at 12385 Crabapple Road Suite 101. For more information, visit us on-line at www.cummingendo.com, or call us at 770-406-2050.

UPDATE

This week, your PTO membership dollars went towards providing items for the MHS PBIS program. PBIS is a Fulton County Schools program that supports positive behavior reinforcement. MHS Staff recognizes positive behavior in students by giving out PBIS tickets which can be redeemed for items in the school store, such as snacks and beverages.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Parents of MHS Seniors, be on the look out for the PTO Scholarship application, which will be launched in the next week. The PTO gives out three $1000 scholarships directly to students based on Academic Excellence, the Arts and Community Service. Be sure to encourage your senior to apply!
• The PTO is leading an effort to clean out and organize the MHS Stadium Ticket Room. The clean out will take place on Wednesday, 2/15. See our website for more details and to sign up.

PTO BOARD OPENINGS

The PTO is looking for parents to serve as board and chair members for the 2023-24 school year. Please email us at [email protected] for more information!

MEETING

Our February PTO meeting will take place on Tuesday, 2/28 at 9:15 am in the media center, all are welcome to attend!

Visit our website to find out about all volunteer openings, sign up to help out, and to stay informed on all things PTO.

https://miltoneaglespto.membershiptoolkit.com/

VISUAL ARTS

Congratulations to Junior Ava Taylor for garnering the 2D Award for the GAEA/NAHS Push Pin Show at GA College and State University! A big congrats to the entire team who attended Georgia’s National Art Honor Society Leadership Conference: Aoife Donohoe, President; Jenna McCullough, VP; Ava Taylor, Secretary/Historian; Danielle Hackett, Member-at-Large. They proudly repped the M!

DECA

Last weekend, Milton's DECA club had its' first competition. At the conference, 11 students competed in 5 different events including: Integrated Marketing Campaign (service and product), Sports and Entertainment Operations Research, Marketing Management Team Decision Making Event, and Finance Operations Research. Seniors Gavin Harrison and Sujay Vijayakumar both placed in the top 8 in their category and qualified for the The DECA International Career Development Conference which will take place in Orlando, FL later this semester. Congratulations all inaugural members for a successful first conference!

LATIN

Milton Latin Excels at Fulton Forum

Congratulations to the Milton Latin students who participated in the 2023 Fulton Forum Language contest at North Springs High School on Saturday, January 21st. The Fulton Forum is the premiere Fulton County language contest, one of the few county-operated contests in the state of Georgia. The Milton Latin students who took part in this year’s contest did exceptionally well, with every student winning an award of Excellent or higher.

Quinn Cross - Superior

Jahaan Lalwani - Excellent

Jack Lutz - Superior

Adam Nelson - Superior

Sean Sternot – Superior

Kudos to these fine Classicists for their dedication and enthusiasm for erudition. Their willingness to sacrifice a precious Saturday to represent Milton at the county-wide tournament shows why Milton is among the finest schools not only in the county, but beyond. They truly “Rep the M” with their sagacity and profundity!

CREASE CLUB

Milton High School Boys Lacrosse greatly appreciates any and all donation contributions to our program. With equipment, field rental, coach salaries, refs, uniforms, and so much more, fundraising is essential to the success of Milton Lacrosse! If you can can donate, please go to miltonlax.com/fundraising and take a look at the options! No amount is too small!

Will Hutchison '25

This season, the Eagles are rockin' some special swag on their helmets in honor of team-mate, Will Hutchison '25, who is recovering in the hospital after getting struck by a car in early January.

When you see the WH on their helmets, know the Eagles are playing hard for Will and keeping Will and his family in their thoughts and hearts.

GAMES:

The Eagles are working hard this week, getting ready to defend the nest for two home games next week. Come cheer on the Eagles!

February 8

JV vs Pope 5:30pm MHS

Varsity vs Pope 7:30pm @ MHS

February 10

JV vs Blessed Trinity 5:30pm @ MHS

Varsity vs Blessed Trinity 7:30pm @ MHS

LAX GO EAGLES!

Seniors have mostly completed their applications and are waiting for decision letters from colleges. That means it’s time for juniors and sophomores to begin thinking about their college application process. Princeton Review wants to invite you and your student(s) to join us for College Admissions Week, a series of live events all about getting into college running from February 5th to February 9th.

See the flyer below for additional details and registration!

Peachtree College Planning Presents: Junior Jumpstart!

MHS Counseling is a proud partner of Peachtree College Planning, and Junior Jumpstart is a great first step to successful college planning. This workshop will be hosted virtually on February 22 at both 12PM and 7PM. All parents of students Grades 9-11 are invited to register. Workshop topics include:

- Crafting the perfect college list

- Identifying free money through scholarships and other saving strategies

- Building a timeline for success

- Maximizing your application strategies

- 35 other ways to find and afford the right college

If this workshop interests you, register here: https://bit.ly/3kF8DCY

Career Internship Program

Rising Juniors and Seniors are you looking for an opportunity to explore how your skills and interests might play out in the workplace through hands-on, real life experiences? An Internship will also provide you with a mentor in your field of interest who can provide guidance about what your educational next steps should be to best prepare for a career in that field. If this sounds like and opportunity you would want to pursue during the 2023-2024 school year, fill out the application by 2/24/2023. See Mrs. Denney in room 4209 with any questions or email [email protected]. To apply:

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

CLCIK HERE for more information

If you are interested in trying out for basketball, football and or competition cheerleading for the 2023-2024 season, please plan on attending an informational meeting on Monday, February 6 at 6:30PM in the Auditorium. This meeting is for both the parent and the athlete.

The Milton Model United Nations club will be hosting a conference on Saturday, March 25! This conference is open to all Milton High School students, regardless of whether or not you are a current member of the club. Our conference will have committees geared to all levels of experience. If interested in participating, please fill out the form below:

Interest Form: https://forms.office.com/r/KZRvmUaVhu

Please contact our club president, Heet Shah ([email protected]), or our sponsor, Ms. Sanders ([email protected]), if you have any questions.