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The School Social Work Association of Georgia (SSWAG) recently held its annual conference from March 27-29, with the theme of "RISE UP! with Resiliency and Professional Efficacy." On March 28, Mitchell County School System’s District MCSS Social Worker Mrs. Karen Menefee and Decatur County District Social Workers Mrs. Tia Williams and Mr. Recarlo Williams delivered a presentation titled "Navigating Rural School Social Work". The focus of the presentation was on how School Social Workers promote cultural diversity and inclusion, connect resources, advocate, and uphold ethical standards for school districts.

The Mitchell County Schools District Leadership Team has been diligently observing the weather system expected to arrive in our region this evening and early tomorrow morning. Forecasts indicate wind speeds ranging between 55-75 mph tomorrow will surpass the safe operating limits for school buses. Our schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, May 10th, because the safety of our students and staff remains our utmost concern!

Dr. Veronica Brown, Superintendent
Mitchell County Schools
(229) 321-7002

The Mitchell County Board of Education will hold a Called Board Meeting on May 6, 2024, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Mitchell County Board of Education Board Room.

The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss or vote to authorize negotiations to purchase, dispose of, or lease property; authorize ordering an appraisal related to the acquisition or disposal of real estate; enter into a contract to purchase, dispose of, or lease property subject to approval in a subsequent public vote; or enter into an option to purchase, dispose of or lease real estate subject to approval in a subsequent public vote; (O.C.G.A. § 50 14 3(b)(1)).

This notice posted at the Mitchell County Board of Education on April 30, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.

Read all the latest news in the April issue of the newsletter. Learn about Karen Menefee's presentation at state conference (page 1) to the ESOL Parent Meeting held (page 2). Check out the pictures from MCPS/MCES Camp Read-A-Lot (page 3), MCPS Celebrity Reader Day (page 4), and MCES Read Across America (page 5). See who were the MCES Teachers of the Month (page 6) and learn about the visits to the aquariums (page 7). Learn more about Welding projects (page 8), the MCES Math Bowl Winners (page 9), and the Ag Report (page 10). Check out the Tech Tips about Smishing and Vishing (page 11). MCMS Students make crystals (page 12), JROTC Cadets learn about Financial Literacy (page 13), the MCMS students held Flashlight Reading Challenge (page 14) and the MCHS Baseball Team and the Baby Eagles Basketball team (page 15). Mark your calendar for all the April activities (page 16).

Pre-K registration for the Mitchell County School System began on February 1, 2024. Registration packets can be picked up/completed at Mitchell County Primary School, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. For any additional information, please contact Cherelle Thomas at (229) 321-7003 ext. 5012.

Required Registration Documents:
• Copy of Birth Certificate
• Copy of Social Security Card
• Immunization Records (Form 3231)
• Ear, Eye, & Dental Records (Form 3300)
• Proof of Residency: (Lease, Mortgage, Utility/Electric Bill, etc.)
**must contain name and address of parent/ legal guardian
• Copy of Benefits Card (SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, PeachCare, SSI, CAPS, etc.)
• If applicable: Notarized Guardianship/ Custody letters

***Your child must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2024
All documents are required before the application can be accepted.

Congratulations to Keniyah Weston and Kayla Anderson, 11th grade students at Mitchell County High School, for their acceptance into the Teagle Foundation Summer College Readiness Program. The program is part of the foundation's Knowledge for Freedom initiative to support high school students to learn the importance of citizenship and civic engagement. They will take place in a 3-week seminar at Valdosta State University this summer. Congratulations, Keniyah and Kayla! Keep up the great work.

The Mitchell County School System will delay the start of school on Thursday, April 11, due to severe weather expected in our area. School will begin at 9:00 a.m. Staff will report to their designated schools at 8:30 a.m. The Mitchell County School System will resume regular school hours on Friday, April 12. Dr. Veronica Brown, Superintendent Mitchell County Schools (229) 321-7002

Check out the latest 20 page edition of the newsletter. Find out the events for March (pages 1 and 20), learn what recognition students are achieving (pages 1, 2, 5). Check out all the participants from MCPS Living Wax Museum (pages 6-7, 8). Find out what the elementary students are doing (pages 10, 11, 12). Thank you to counselors (page 14) and Officer Barnes (page 16). See who made All Region Basketball (page 19).

On January 28, 2024, the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders recognized Mitchell County Schools with the 2023-2024 GAEL Vision Award. The Vision Award cites school systems that are committed to encouraging and supporting teachers, principals, and district office staff in professional learning.

Mitchell County School Superintendent, Dr. Veronica Brown was presented The Vision Award for Mitchell County Schools during the Winter GAEL Conference at the Classic Center in Athens.

The February issue of the Eagle's Nest Newsletter is now available in all the schools. Read about MCSS new Superintendent Veronica Brown (page 1), find out more about all the activities at MCES (pages 3-8), learn more about the 100th day of school activity (page 10); see how MCSS faculty/staff were honored (page 11), and Calendar of Events (page 12).