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

May 2009

Well the 2008-2009 school year is almost at a end. I'm sure the kids are counting down the days by now. I wanted to give a update on the month of May.

May 1- Back Packs go out
May 4- Truancy Board 1:00
May 5,6,7- Parenting Classes 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
May 8- Back Packs go out
May 10- Mothers Day
May 14- School Board Meeting 7:00 Board of Education
May 15- Back Packs go out
May 19- Advisory Council Meeting 12:00
May 20- Principals Meeting @ 8:30
May 22- Last day of School
May 25- Memorial Day

Please look at each School's site to see graduation date and times. Also, please be sure to Save the Date of July 25, for the Back to School Bash. The event will be in Madisonville (location still being determined) from 10-2:00. Free Back Packs with school supplies, EPSDT's, Voucher for Free hair cut, Free Food, Door Prizes/Give Aways, Fun Activites, and many more. I hope that everyone has a wonderful month, and get ready for a FUN SUMMER BREAK! Best Wishes, Lacey Mashburn ~ Director of FRC

Kindergarten Registration was a Success!

Another Kindergarten Registration has come and gone. We will have close to 400 new students in our schools next school year. I would like to take the time to thank these following agencies: Monroe County Dental Clinic, Flav-O-Rich, Volunteer Federal Bank, Advocate and Democrat, Character Education Class, and School Staff. If you have any further questions in enrolling your child in one of our schools please feel free to call us 442-6109.

April 2009

April appears to be quite a busy month for our school system. The good news is we're getting closer to summer break. I hope everyone is enjoying this spring weather and we look forward to hearing from you. Take Care!

April Events:
April 1 Wednesday- Vonore Elementarty Kindergarten Registration 9:00-2:00
April 2 Thursday- Tellico Plains Elementary Kindergarten Registration 9:00-2:00
April 3 Friday- Rural Vale Elementarty Kindergarten Registration 9:00-12:00 Back Packs will NOT go out this week due to Kindergarten Registration
April 6 Monday- Coker Creek Elementary School Kindergarten Registration 9:00-12:00
April 7 Tuesday- Parenting Class 9:00-11:00
April 8 Wednesday- Paenting Class 9:00-11:00
April 9 Thursday- Parenting Class 9:00-11:00 School Board Meeting @ Board of Ed. 7:00
April 10 Friday- NO school Good Friday and Happy Easter!
April 13 Monday- Kids NO School Staff Development
April 17 Friday- Back Packs will go out
April 20 Monday- T-Cap Testing Begins and Principals Meeting @ 8:30
April 24 Friday- Back Packs will go out