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Monroe Messages
A Newsletter of Monroe County Schools
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Monroe County Schools will be closed November 20-24 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. | | |
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Big Peach Car Wash Named Friend of Education
The Monroe County Board of Education named Big Peach Car Wash a "Friend of Education" at its November 14 meeting. A “Friend of Education” is a person or business that is making a profound and positive impact on students, staff, and the community through supporting Monroe County Schools.
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Big Peach Car Wash opened its first location in Forsyth on July 7, 2021. Its owners, Wes Cone, Todd Rivers, Jon Shepherd, and Jeffrey Shepherd have been staunch supporters of our community and school system ever since. Shortly thereafter, they launched a fundraising initiative that took off like wildfire. Our student groups love to host car wash fundraisers at Big Peach.
Examples of support from Big Peach include:
- Providing employment opportunities for Mary Persons High School students
- Providing spirit days to support individual students, school and system clubs, as well as athletic teams
- Supporting our schools’ PBIS incentive programs
- Supporting fundraising activities through various clubs, organizations, and extracurricular programs
- Supporting teacher appreciation and national education weeks
- We greatly appreciate their generosity and support of our students, parents, and staff in this community. Monroe County Schools looks forward to continuing the partnership with Big Peach Car Wash in order to promote the academic success of our students.
We are honored to include Big Peach Car Wash as a Friend of Education in Monroe County Schools.
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Monroe County Middle School presents Fairy Tales: After Hours!
November 16 at 6 pm
Tickets $5
Monroe County Fine Arts Center
27 Brooklyn Avenue
Tickets will be available at the door, and doors open at 5:30 p.m.
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On Tuesday, November 14, the Monroe County Board of Education, along with members of the Monroe County Schools Executive Council, visited all of our campuses. They spent time observing classes and speaking to students across the district. | |
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Voctave's 2023 Holiday Tour includes two stops in Georgia, and one of them is in Forsyth on Friday, Dec. 1, at the Monroe County Fine Arts Center. If you're thinking of waiting to purchase tickets to this wonderful Christmas show, you might reconsider. Voctave fans from all corners of Georgia and from 11 other states have already secured their tickets. So get your tickets NOW by clicking here.
Members of the Mary Persons High School Chorus will be opening for Voctave.
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Start getting excited about our 2024 Concert Series! It's going to be fantastic!
Get ready for Young Elvis & the Blue Suedes. Rock to the King's greatest hits like "Can't Help Falling in Love" and "Jailhouse Rock." Endorsed by the Rockabilly Music Hall of Fame Museum and The Louisiana Hayride, this show is a must-see! And, it’s part of the 2024 Forsythia Festival, which means a rockin' good time is guaranteed! Don't miss out on the Elvis experience, March 16, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Get ready to be dazzled by the award-winning Mary Persons High School Theatre Troupe in the spectacular production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"! Be captivated by the magic of Joseph's journey, with unforgettable songs like "Any Dream Will Do," and "Close Every Door." On April 27, 2024, witness the talent and passion of our young stars as they bring this timeless classic to life on stage.
Get ready to groove to the ultimate Earth, Wind and Fire tribute with the Ray Howard Band! Experience the magic of timeless hits like "September," "Shining Star," and "Boogie Wonderland" like never before. On August 24, 2024, join us for a night of funk and soul that'll ignite your dancing spirit!
Get swept away with The Celtic Angels in this dazzling collection of Holiday and Irish favorites. A truly joyous seasonal celebration from start to finish. Feel the magic of the Celtic Angels as they invite you to immerse yourself in the electric ambience of an Irish Christmas. Witness the power and precision of the world class Irish step dancers, The Celtic Knights accompanied by the thrilling live tunes of the Trinity Ensemble. Try to stop your toes from tapping and your hands from clapping. Sing from the top of your lungs and join The Celtic Angels as they rejoice in the joys of the holiday season on December 7, 2024.
These four great shows can be yours for just $100! Existing season ticket holders can purchase tickets on Friday, November 17 at 10 a.m. You will receive an email with a link and instructions on how to buy them. Season ticket sales open to the general public on Friday, December 1 at 10 a.m. We can't wait to see you at these shows next year!
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Hubbard Elementary hosted the annual District First Lego League Robotics Tournament this past Saturday. All five FLL teams in the Monroe County District competed to achieve the highest mission table run score. Congratulations to the MCMS Coding Canines for winning the Championship Award for highest score of 265 and Hubbard Techno Tigers for winning the Runner Up Award with a score of 260. Regional Tournaments are coming up in December for all of the teams: MCMS Coding Canines, MCMS Robo Dawgs, Hubbard Elementary Techno Tigers, KB Sutton Robo Knights, and TG Scott Electric Cubs. Please send your supporting wishes for good luck to all of our robotics teams. | |
Congratulations to MP Cheerleaders for winning the State Championship! Way to go! | |
Our Monroe County bands will have a week of holiday performances in December. We'll begin with the Mary Persons High School Band on December 4 at 6:30 p.m. Then, on December 6, enjoy the sounds of the Monroe County Middle School Band. That show will start at 6 p.m. We'll close out the week on December 7th with our elementary school band. They will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. | |
Our annual Third Grade Holiday Concert has gotten so big that we've split it into two nights. Join us on December 12 and 14 at 6:30 p.m. for this sweet night of holiday favorites. Parents, watch for information from your child's homeroom teacher to find out which night their class will perform. | |
The new members of the MPHS Rifle Team are working their way into the 3 position air rifle precision shooting with some good scores already being posted. Next week will begin all 3 position scoring and the top 4 shooters will move up to the Olympic rifles very soon. Stay tuned to see who makes it to the next level. | |
My Stop Bus Tracking App
- Allows parents and students the ability to view scheduled bus stop time, location, and projected arrival time. This is available during scheduled route times only.
- Displays the actual location of the bus utilizing GPS technology.
- Updates approximately every 20-30 seconds and adjusts the scheduled arrival time as the bus is traveling along its route.
- Will show if the bus has already passed the assigned stop.
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MC Schools App Calendar Feature |
Did you know you can add events from our app directly to your calendar?
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Teens admit that their smartphones can be hard to put down. Over 2/3 of 11-17 year olds said they "sometimes" or "often" find it difficult to stop using technology.
A member from Common Sense Media's Youth Advisory Council said: “I didn't have a phone for a week, and that week was amazing... It almost sets you free in a way.”
Click here to read Constant Companion: A Week in the Life of a Young Person's Smartphone Use
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24th Annual Homtown Holidays Parade: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
November 30th at 7PM in Downtown Forsyth
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The Elite NE Trivia Tournament will be held on November 20th at the Jackson County Ag Facility. We will depart from the Monroe County 4-H Office at 8am and return by 6pm. This is a fun and laid back competition in which teams of 4-H’ers compete for Trivia Championship Belt, currently held by Jackson County. 4-H’ers in grades 6th-12th are invited to take part. There will be lunch and an exhibit fair. The cost is $6 to cover lunch. Our service project is a diaper drive for the Diaper Bank of North Georgia, trivia participants will help to sort diapers for delivery. Diaper donations will be accepted if you wish to donate. Register by clicking here. | |
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AHG Troop GA3418 Second Annual Christmas Bazaar
November 25, 2023 9am-3pm
New Providence Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
2560 US 41 S, Forsyth, GA 31029
Come support girl entrepeneurs and local small businesses.
If you are interested in participating as a vendor contact [email protected]
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Monroe County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations. As a result, the following people have been appointed to oversee specific areas. Title II, Adult 504, Adult Title IX Dr. Jim Finch 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029 478-994-2031 Student and Athletic Title IX Mr. Lance Rackley 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029 Student 504 Jenny Rooks 25 Brooklyn Avenue Forsyth, GA 31029 Copyright 2023. All Rights Reserved. | | | | |
