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Alligators in Georgia currently have a population of more than 200,000, thanks to scientific wildlife management. Last fall, 500 permitted hunters harvested 175 alligators. The popularity of this hunt has increased since it was introduced in 2003. More ...
by Brooke Widner Hey, y'all! I'm Brooke Widner, your new Miller County FFA reporter for the 2007-08 school year. The new officers have been chosen for the upcoming year and will travel to Bagby State Park in Ft. Gaines for officer training this week. At training we will plan all the activities for the year. More ...
AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE WHITETAIL by Bob Kornegay Just what sort of animal is the white-tailed deer? Wildlife biologist Bill Gray provides a few interesting insights. "Deer were here long before the white man," Gray explained, "and have always been admired for their appearance. However, many characteristics that make them beautiful are simply su... More ...
by Jack Wingate Nic Jeter, local fisherman and very good young man, has landed the World's Record Nurse Shark at 263.8 pounds. It took 1 hour and 40 minutes to land. I.W.F.A. should let it be known rite shortly, he was fishen off of Port St. Joe. More ... Superintendent's Welcome As we begin our new school year, I would like to welcome back students, teachers, and all other school employees. This year promises to be one of excellence. To the students, I would like to ask you to think of the start of the school year as an open door through which you will walk to find new k... More ... Stocking The Homework Center by Kimberly Keith Get off to a good start at homework time in your house. Stock a homework center with these essentials to help your child stay focused and organized. Large table or desk A kitchen table is ideal for homework. Just keep the supplies close at hand in a storage box. More ... New immunization requirements for children ATLANTA (GA) - Research shows that individuals who are up-to-date on recommended vaccines increase protection against serious and life-threatening infections for themselves, their families, friends and their communities. Yet, each year thousands of people across the nation fail to get immunized f... More ... Mary's Lambgot suspended, sad but true, true, true submitted by Lindy Think carefully about what you will be reading. This is a new one for me... Mary had a little Lamb, His fleece was white as snow. And everywhere that Mary went, The Lamb was sure to go. More ... School Supply List for Kindergarten • A Change of Clothing that fits both seasons (summer and winter) • Crayons (2 Boxes of 24) Crayola • Fiskars Scissors • 1 Package of 24 count #2 pencils • Nylon/Fabric Zipper Pouch for crayons (No crayon boxes) • One jumbo eraser More ... School Supply List for First Grade • One Pack of Wide Margin Rules Notebook Paper • Two Glue Sticks • One Highlighter • One Single Subject Spiral Notebook • One 6x9 Notepad for Copying Homework Assignments • One Box of Kleenex Tissues • One Container of Liquid Antibacterial Soap or Refill ... More ... School Supply List for Second Grade • 2 - 24 Pack of Pencils • 1 Pair of scissors • 1 Box of 24 Crayola Crayons • Book Bag, No Wheels, Preferably • 2 Glue Sticks • Pencils, More ... School Supply List for Third Grade • Loose Leaf Paper •2 Composition Books • Pencils • Pack of extra erasers • Crayon (24 pack) *recommend twistables • Zippered pouch for crayons and pencils • 4 folders with pouches • Stick glue • Scissors • 1 Box of baby wipes • 1 B... More ... School Supply List for Fourth Grade • Book bag (may prefer one with rollers, books are heavy) • (1) 2" three ring notebook • 1 set of dividers with tabs for 3- ring notebook (6 dividers) • (1) 3 ring hole punch • Loose leaf notebook paper (No composition books) • 8 folders with pockets • Reg... More ... School Supply List for Fifth Grade • (1) 2" three ring notebook • 1 set dividers with tabs for 3-ring notebook (6 dividers) • 3 Hole puncher that fits on notebook rings • Loose leaf notebook paper • Real pencils with erasers • Extra erasers • Colored pencils or an 8 pack of crayons More ... MCES School Dress Code The following items are NOT permitted • Tops or dresses with straps less than three inches • Tops that do not fully cover the midriff while standing, sitting, and moving around • Shorts above mid thigh or dresses and skirts shorter than mid-thigh • Tight, form fitting clothes or see-through clothes • Swea... More ... School System Phone Directory Superintendent's Office 758-5592 Director of Curriculum/Staff Dev. 758-4155 Special Education/Title I Director 758-5592 High School Principal 758-4130/4166 High School Lunchroom 758-4134 Vocational Director 758-4133 Middle/High School Counselor More ... School Bus Drivers & Numbers Bus DriverBus No. Harriett Blanton 31 Fred Byrd 96-20 Elaine Cross 02-25 Dorothy Givens 02-05 Duane Harden 03-18 Willmon Kelley 03-05 Joann King 98-19 Mary Frances Love 96-20 Eloise Lovering 98-27 Horace Lovering 98-28 Mary Madden More ... 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Supply Lists 6th Grade • 2" three ring binder with 6 dividers • Loose Leaf Paper • Three hole punch that fits inside the binder • Mechanical pencils or pencils and sharpener • Blue or Black ink pens • Colored Pencils • 3 boxes of tissue • 2 hand sanitizer bottles... More ... Lighten Up Your Child's Backpack by Wendy Bumgardner Bulging backpacks can strain a child's back, neck and shoulders and lead to poor posture. The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) offers tips to help parents help their children manage the load. And parents should likewise take these tips to heart when loading their own backpacks for work or l... More ... Requirements for Administering Corporal Punishment The Miller County Board of Education has adopted a policy, which outlines the requirements of administering corporal punishment as follows: (1) The corporal punishment shall not be excessive or unduly severe. More ... Back-To-School Breakfast Recipes and Ideas Tips and recipes for easy, kid-friendly breakfasts by Diana Rattray Getting kids to eat a healthy breakfast can be a next to impossible task. Depending on their ages and morning moods, we might be lucky to get a glass of instant breakfast drink into our kids before they're out the door. No matter what their ages, it can be real chore to lure kid... More ... Elementary School Faculty and Staff Read the Story... Five Ways to Stop School Behavior Problems Even before they start. by Terri Mauro There are all sorts of reasons why children misbehave in school. By the time a student is reacting with violence, it's too late to institute a quick fix. Newspaper articles about children whose behavior problems have turned tragic often talk about missed opportunities and why nobody helped. More ... Educationhas changed submitted by Lindy Remember Remember when grandparents and great-grandparents stated that they only had an 8th grade education? Well, check this out. Could any of us have passed the 8th grade in 1895? This is the eighth-grade final exam from 1895 in Salina, Kansas, USA . More ... How To Choose A Daycare That's Right for Your Child by Robin McClure How do you evaluate the various day care options and make the right choice? For starters, be sure to plan a day where both you and your child can visit the facilities and observe first-hand activities for your child's age. Bring a checklist and plan your questions. More ... Middle School Faculty and Staff Read the Story... Middle/High School Dress Code The faculty, students, parents and administrators of the Miller County High School community believe that being well groomed is one of the key factors in creating a positive, significant, and respectful learning environment, One of the expectations of our education system is to prepare students fo... More ... Board Policy Absences and Excuses The Miller County Board of Education subscribes to a policy of good attendance and punctuality as essential to academic performance. This policy reflects a concerted effort of agencies throughout the community that recognize the importance of attending school regularly and participating in all cla... More ...
By Sharon Omahen Georgia's tax free holidays are Aug. 2-5, and thousands of parents will no doubt take advantage of the tax savings. University of Georgia financial experts say you can save a lot more than the 6-percent state sales tax by taking advantage of the sales tax holidays. More ...
(NAPSI)-Does the early bird get the worm? More than 500 moms of grade-school-aged children surveyed apparently think so. Early Start According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 55 million students will return to school this year, and moms aren't waiting until the last minute to start their shopp... More ... Miller County School System 2007-2008 School Calendar Read the Story... |
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