Metter High School

Candler County Schools Migrant Staff will be holding our Third PAC meeting of this school year TONIGHT, February 4th at 6:00- 8:00pm in the Bigwood Room at Metter Elementary. Each staff member will present information about this new school year so far. We will have this meeting to answer any questions and concerns you may have. Some of the items on the agenda: ● Sight words and fun ways to help your child learn sight words. ● Talk about conferences and why it is important. ● Important papers that need to be signed and turned in. ● PreK Registration, what to bring. ● College Experience Day ● Worksource Georgia. ● Check Grade On infinite Campus We hope you will put this on your calendar to attend. We will serve soft drinks and snacks. All family members are always welcome ! Thank you to those parents who attended the last PAC meeting, we really appreciate it! See you on February 4th at 6pm in the Bigwood room. Thank You- MES, MHS -Migrant Staff: Narcy Aguilar, Paulina Silva El personal migrante de las Escuelas del Condado de Candler celebrará nuestra tercera reunión del PAC de este año escolar ESTA NOCHE, 4 de febrero a las 6:00- 8:00pm en el Bigwood Habitación. Cada miembro del personal presentará información sobre esta nueva escuela año hasta ahora. Vamos a tener esta reunión para responder a cualquier pregunta e inquietud Puede que lo tengas. Algunos de los temas del programa: ● Vista palabras y formas divertidas de ayudar a tu hijo a aprender palabras a ver. ● Hablar de conferencias y por qué es importante. ● Papeles importantes que hay que firmar y entregar. ● Registro PreK, qué traer. ● Día de Experiencia Universitaria ● Fuente de trabajo Georgia. ● Comprueba el grado en el campus infinito Esperamos que pongas esto en tu calendario para asistir. Atenderemos suavemente Bebidas y aperitivos. ¡Todos los miembros de la familia son siempre bienvenidos! Gracias a los padres que asistieron a la última reunión del PAC, realmente ¡Lo aprecio! Nos vemos el 4 de febrero a las 6pm en la sala Bigwood. Gracias- MES, MHS -Personal migrante: Narcy Aguilar, Paulina Silva

There will be a mandatory meeting for any current 9th-11th graders interested in sideline and competitive cheer next year on Friday, February 7 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 107.

Notice: Tiger Soccer tryouts are Monday and Tuesday, January 27 & 28 after school. Aviso: Las pruebas de Tiger Soccer son el lunes y martes 27 y 28 de enero después de clases.

E-Tip from The Parent Institute & Candler County Schools Point out strengths when your child struggles Even the most capable students sometimes complain, "I'll never get this! I'm stupid!" To address self-criticism, remind your child of past successes. Talk about ways your student's hard work has paid off. Put setbacks into perspective by saying things like, "You got a disappointing grade, but you gave it a good try. Let's talk about things that will help you do better next time." https://tpitip.com/?15aX19702 Señale las fortalezas de su hijo cuando tenga dificultades Incluso los estudiantes más capaces a veces se quejan: "¡Nunca lo lograré! ¡Soy estúpido!". Para abordar la autocrítica, recuérdele a su hijo los éxitos pasados. Hable sobre las formas en que el esfuerzo de su hijo dio sus frutos. Ponga los reveses en perspectiva diciendo cosas como: "Obtuviste una calificación decepcionante, pero te esforzaste. Hablemos de cosas que te ayudarán a hacerlo mejor la próxima vez".

🚨 **School Reopening Update** 🚨 Candler County Schools will reopen Friday, January 24. Most roads seem to be in good shape and our buses will be running their normal schedule. We look forward to providing a safe learning environment with heat, food and care for every student and employee. Stay connected for real-time updates by following us on social media and visiting our website, www.metter.org

Join us for our 3rd annual Buddy Ball hosted by the Candler County Program for Exceptional Children! Saturday February 8th 11:00-12:30 Metter High School Sports Complex 34905 Hwy 129 Metter, GA 30439 Students within in the PEC and Best Buddies Club are welcome to participate. Please contact Christina Holland at cholland@metter.org or (912) 314-6463 for more information.

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**Candler County Schools Update** Candler County Schools will hold classes on Tuesday, with an early dismissal at 2:00 PM to ensure all bus-riding students are home by approximately 4:00 PM before the storm is expected to be in our area. All campuses will be **closed on Wednesday, January 22** due to the winter storm. A decision regarding school operations for Thursday, January 23, will be announced by 4:00 PM on Wednesday. We encourage everyone to stay safe and warm during this winter weather. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Inspire your child's desire to learn Students who are motivated only by rewards rarely do more than the minimum needed to get by. But children who are motivated by their own desire to learn are more likely to stick with a task, retain what they learn and earn higher grades. To inspire inner motivation, ask what your child wants to learn from a project. Point out progress, and ask your child to share new knowledge with you. https://tpitip.com/?15aP19702

Turn history facts and figures into a game When your child has to memorize historical names, dates and events, make it fun by playing a round or two of History Concentration. On one index card, write a person's name. On another, write the event or thing the person is known for. Make several pairs of cards and lay them face down. Take turns with your child turning over cards to see who can find more matches. https://tpitip.com/?15aO19702

Science and Math students spent time today taking photos of each other....hold on, let us explain. 😄 MHS Alumna Dr. Jodi Hadden-Perilla is a University of Delaware Chemistry Professor and is on campus this week teaching students the complex world of viruses in a project named VirusGo. In one of the models that Dr. Hadden-Perilla developed, students scan a QR code with the phone, which creates a augmented reality (AR) model of a sphere covered with spikes — a rotavirus particle. (See group photo below). Students began by filling out a "pre-test" created to assess their existing knowledge of viruses. Then Dr. Hadden-Perilla gave a short lecture of the structure and function of viruses. The students then broke into teams of five, and each chose a role: physician, pharmacist, public health official, structural biologist and virologist. The student “professionals” then visited six different stations containing a poster with facts about a particular virus and a QR code to load the AR model of it on their phone. The students worked together to answer questions about the viruses based on their role, learning the different perspectives each profession brings to the field. Students then returned to take a "post-test" to again assess their knowledge of viruses in confirmation that these types of activities work when teaching high schoolers. Dr. Hadden-Parilla received a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation to support her work and expand the reach and impact of that work through this Virus Go outreach project.

Please take a short amount of time today to give us feedback on how we are doing at your child's school. Each survey is anonymous and can help us #winateverything with knowing what you are happy with and what you are concerned about. Click on the following link which relates to your child's school (you can do one at each school). Metter Elementary: https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=FEDB1F1A Metter Middle: https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=56A5471A Metter High: https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=101B8227 MCCA: https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=899248C6

Sophomores: The annual Class Ring and Letterman Jacket ordering night will be January 16 from 3:15 pm until 7 pm. Get your appointment booked today: www.gradnowbooking.com This helps with the evenings flow. We also have a personalized catalog for Metter High School : https://online.flippingbook.com/view/415107933/

🏀 UPDATE!!! Metter Basketball will play ECI on Friday, January 10! See you in the stands!! Game times have changed to 5 pm and 6:30 pm. 📍Home! Metter Middle School Gym 🎟 $10 GoFan https://gofan.co/event/2029279?schoolId=GA23136 💵 Cash and Credit Cards accepted at the ticket table 🪪 Metter Boosters passes accepted 🍿 The concession stand will accept cash and cards. GO TIGERS!! 🐅

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Ask your child to teach you technology skills Young people are great at picking up the latest technology. And it reinforces their skills when they teach them to others. So, when you are working on the computer or using a new app, ask your child to help you (even if you know what you're doing). Watch closely. If your child does something clever, ask, "Can you show me how you do that?" Your child will gain confidence and you may learn some useful skills. https://tpitip.com/?15aH19702 Pídele a tu hijo que te enseñe habilidades tecnológicas Los jóvenes son muy buenos a la hora de aprender las últimas tecnologías y refuerzan sus habilidades cuando se las enseñan a otros. Por eso, cuando estés trabajando con la computadora o usando una nueva aplicación, pídele a tu hijo que te ayude (aunque sepas lo que estás haciendo). Observa con atención. Si tu hijo hace algo inteligente, pregúntale: "¿Puedes mostrarme cómo lo haces?". Tu hijo ganará confianza y tú puedes aprender algunas habilidades útiles.

🎉 Welcome back, Candler County students! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas break filled with joy, rest, and time with loved ones. As we kick off this new semester, let’s work together to make it a great one!!

Candler County Schools will welcome back students on Wednesday, January 8! We hope you had a wonderful holiday break! 🧡🖤

Candler County Schools have been featured in the Business View Magazine and named one of their Top School Districts in Georgia! Check out the feature here: https://businessviewmagazine.com/brochures/nov-2024/candler-county-school-district/

Increase sleep hours to improve learning Studies show that getting even one more hour of sleep per night can help children be more alert in school and remember material with greater accuracy. To make sure that your child gets at least nine to 12 hours of sleep, provide plenty of exercise, and avoid serving caffeinated beverages. Then, create a soothing bedtime routine that includes reading together and talking about something positive from the day. https://tpitip.com/?15aF19702