ABC.....123..... Back To School News!!!

I can't believe that it's already that time of year again :0 It seems to get faster and faster every year. Although, I always look forward to coming back and starting a new school year. Just wanted to take time and give you an update on all the August news, and hope you get started off to a GREAT school year!!!!

August 2 - Principal's Meeting
August 4- County Wide In-Service Day
August 6- First Day of School
August 9- First FULL day
August 10-12- Parenting Classes @ Board of Education 9:00 - 10:30
August 12- School Board meeting @ 7:00
August 17- FRC Advisory Council Meeting
August 20- Principals Meeting @ 8:30
August 26- Monroe County Health Council Meeting

If you have any questions on events / upcoming events feel free to give us a call.

Best Wishes,


Lacey Mashburn

Monday's Muffins with Mom

I'm so excited to announce that FUN was had by all ,that attened the first Monday's Muffins with Mom event. The event was held on September 14, 09. The Children loved the books we read, and answered questions after. I look forward to our next Muffins with Mom storytime, and that will be October 12 from 9:00 - 10:00. For more information feel free to call 442-6109. Hope to see you there!!!!

September News

Hello to all and I hope that everyone is ready for FALL and Tennessee Football!!!! Just wanted to inform everyone on September Events!!!! Have a GREAT week!!!

September 4- NO SCHOOL teacher in service day
September 7- Labor Day NO SCHOOL
September 8, 9, 10- Parenting Classes 9:00 - 11:00 in Board of Education Computer Lab
September 9- Interagency Meeting at Cora Veal Center
September 10- School Board Meeting @ 7:00
Septmber 11- Flu Shoots @ Monroe County Health Dept.
September 14- 1st Monday's Muffins with Mom FREE muffins, milk, and storytime @ 9:00 Board of Education in Board Room.
September 18- Health Fair @ Tellico Plains Elementary School
September 22- Pre School Transitional Meeting @ 11:00
September 24- Appreciation Dinner for all Volunteers in the Back 2 School Health Fest @ 6:00
September 28- Truancy Board Meeting @ 1:00 in the Board Room

Well that wraps us ip for the month of September, and feel free to give us a call with any questions. Also, look for the back pack 4 kids program to start in October!!!!

Back 2 School Supplies with WYETH!!!

We would like to say a BIG thaks to Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in Vonore, Tn!!!!! Wyeth donated over 50 back packs ,full of school supplies to Children in need. They also donated several other items on teacher's wish lists, for each Monroe County School grade k-8th. We are so greatful that Wyeth does this for our school children every year. Words can't express our thankfulness.

Welcome Back to School ~ August News

I want to Welcome everyone back to a new school year. I hope everyone had a relaxing break, and are ready to get back into the swing of things. If you have any questions that the Family Resource Center can help you with, please feel free to give us a call. Listed below are the activites for the month of August.

AUGUST 2009

5 Wed. ~ County Wide In-Service 8-12:00 SQHS
7 Fri.~ Registration at ALL schools
10 Mon.~ School Starts
11,12,13 Tue., Wed.,Thur. ~ Parenting 9-11:00 at the Board of Education "FREE"
13 Thur. ~ School Board Meeting at 7:00 at Board of Education
20 Thur. ~ Principals Meeting @ 8:30 Board of Education

July's Back 2 School Health Fest a SUCCESS!

On July 25, 09 Monroe County Schools, Chota, and Volunteer State Health Plan held Monroe Counties 1st ever Back 2 School Health Fest. It was a HUGE success! We had over 2,000 attend this event. Kids were given Free backpacks with school supplies, Free Haircut Vouchers to use at ETSC in Sweetwater, Dental Assements from Monroe County Dental Clinic, Free giveaways from Flav O Rich, and many more from the other participating booths. I would like to take this time to thank everyone who made this event such a success. A special thanks goes out to Rairty Bay Women's Group, ETSC, Smiley Chiropractic, The City of Madisonville, Monroe County Sheriffs Dept., Monroe County Health Dept., Monroe County Dental Clinic, and Monroe County School Nutrition Dept. Lacey Mashburn~ Director of Family Resource Center

June 2009
Well there isn't a whole lot going on in the schools since it's summer break. I hope everyone has had a great start to the summer! Enjoy it while you can, because the school year will start before we know it. Here is a list of things going on for the month of June. Remember if your interested in enrolling in a Monroe County School, then stop by Central Office 205 Oak Grove Road Madisonville, TN, and they can give you more information. Also, DON'T forget to save the date of July 25, for the Back 2 School Bash. It will be a lot of fun, that you won't want to miss out on. Have a great break!

June 9, 10, 11 Parenting Classes at Central Office 9-11:00 a.m.
June 10 Back 2 School Bash Planning Meeting 10:30
June 11 School Board Meeting @ Central Officce 7:00