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Early Learning (3 year old) and Pre-K Registration for 2018-2019 School Year

Registration for the Early Learning Program and for Pre-K for the 2018-2019 school year is going on now. For Pre-K, your child must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2018 (Birthdate must fall between September 2, 2013 and September 1, 2014). For more info, call 229-336-8250.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Around Mitchell County, Pinwheel gardens are being planted to remind everyone that every child matters and to help prevent child abuse.

MCMS Book Fair

Mitchell County Middle School Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings the books kids want to read to our school. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our BOGO Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits. Book Fair dates: April 2 – April 6 * Shopping hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

2018 GA School Boards Appreciation Week

The Mitchell County School System is joining in a statewide celebration in March to salute the efforts of local school board members. The week of March 12-16, 2018, has been proclaimed School Board Appreciation Week in Georgia. The MCSS’s board spends countless hours fulfilling its responsibilities and working together to continually improve our education system. The men and women serving our school district are: Norma Gilpatrick, Joe White, Tholen Edwards, Pat McCaskill, Barbara Reddick, Gregg Scott, Robert Scott.

Reading on the Eagle Express

Look for the Eagle Express coming to Southfork Apartments on Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. and on Wednesday, at West Circle from 4 to 5 and Boys & Girls Club from 5 to 6 p.m. For info contact Shirley Daniels or Anita Paulk

MCSS Board Meetings

The Mitchell County Board of Education meetings will be held the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Mitchell County Board of Education Board Room. Work sessions will be held on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Mitchell County Board of Education Board Room prior to the third Tuesday of each month.

Career, Agriculture and Technical Education Month (CTAE)

Mitchell County High School's CTAE Programs will celebrate CTAE Month in February 2018. CTAE is no longer just an elective but a career pathway which helps to prepare today's students to succeed in the jobs of tomorrow.

MCES S.T.A.R.S.

Mitchell County Elementary School has a new mentoring program called STARS. Its advisers, Ms. S. McIvory and Mrs. I. Parker are excited to be working with some very special girls! STARS is an acronym for Sisters Taking Action to Realize Success.....

Footsteps2Brillance

Children are given electronic access to hundreds of books! Parents can assist their children and monitor their children’s progress by setting up an account at www.f2b.com/register/mitchellcounty. Students in grades Pre-K – 3rd have been provided a login. Parents are encouraged to enroll their toddlers in Mitchell County’s F2B! Log in using this address: www.footsteps2Brilliance.com

Calendar

Kindergarten Graduation (at MCHS)

Time: 7 PM – 9 PM

23 May

MCPS Pre-K Closing Ceremony (at MCPS)

Time: 6:30 PM – 8 PM

24 May

Memorial Day Holiday

28 May

MCSS Summer school

Time: – 11:59 PM

29 May

MCSS Board Meeting

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

19 Jun

MCSS Board Work Session

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

12 Jul

MCSS Board Meeting

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

17 Jul

May 2018

Pick up your copy today of the May issue. Read about students receiving their CNA (pages 1). Find about what life skills students are learning about (page 3). Read about students getting ready for success (page 4) and learn how MCHS track team did in competition (page 6). Read about how students are identifying acids and bases in household products (page 8). Did you know that MCES students are getting ready to Rock the Tests (page 9). Check out the upcoming activities (page 12). Click on the link to download the newsletter or browse through all the archives.