MCPS News

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Thursday, September 1, the school contest begins! How can your school or school group show others – You are Enough? Your school may want to create a display – post a video – or something even more creative! To participate: The leader of each school/group must email Melissa Joslin - mjoslin@mauryk12.org the idea. Posting on social media may begin on Thursday, September 1, with #cowboyup and #youareenough. The winner/winners will be announced on Wednesday, September 29th. Which school/school group can be the most creative and encourage the most awareness on social media?! 😊

Thursday, September 8: Take a picture with your school’s Cowboy Up yard sign - or create your own sign! Post it on social media using #cowboyup and #theresalot2live4

Saturday, September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day

Tuesday, September 13:

*Support Group meets at Cowboy Up Office – 604 North High Street – Columbia, TN

6:30-8 PM; This group is for those that have a lost a loved one to suicide

Thursday, September 15 – Porch Light Night AND Cowboy Up – MCPS Appreciation Day!

MCPS Appreciation Day! Stop by our office @ 604 North High Street (lower level – in the back) for special Cowboy Up Deals! 4-6 PM

*Let your porch light shine from 7:00-9:00 PM to promote suicide awareness. “Light Up The Darkness!” Post your picture on social media with #cowboyup and #lightupthedarkness.

Wednesday, September 21 – You Matter Day! Let someone know that they matter today! Send a card - make a phone call – do something to brighten someone’s day!

Thursday, September 22 – Light Up the Darkness Walk – Riverwalk Park – 102 Riverside Drive – Music Begins @ 6:30 PM; Short walk begins at 7PM with messages of hope, awareness and prevention – followed by Candle Lighting Service – in memory of those lost to suicide.

Monday, September 26 - Post the hotline and text number on social media. Share from Cowboy Up Facebook Page and Twitter Page. Facebook (@CowboyUpTN)

Friday, September 30– Wear any Cowboy Up Shirt to help create awareness! Post your picture on social media using #cowboyup and #theresalot2live4.

Peach State Classic FFA; the team stepped into the big leagues this weekend, running in their first open ABGA show against breeders from all across the nation. One show Friday afternoon and two Saturday with six heads put them in the show ring 18 times in a 24-hour span. Aside from a few little mishaps, it was a great weekend.

• Reserve Champion Overall Buck
• Reserve Champion Yearling Division Buck
• Two firsts, six seconds, two thirds and several other placings down the line.

For their first time in an open show, I couldn’t be more proud of them!

Congratulations to the SHHS FFA Show Team's Seth Weaver and Tristen Palmer. They had a great showing at a show the end of July at the Central Region Market Goat Expo.

• Grand Champion Registered Doe Kid.
• First in Class 2 Registered Doe Kid.
• First in Class 8 and Class 9 Commercial Doe Kid.
• Second and Fourth in Market Wethers.
• Fourth and Sixth in Percentage Registered Doe Kid.

Congratulations! Hard work is paying off!

Grand Champion Senior Showmanship

Grand Champion Market Wether

Reserve Champion Commercial Doe Kid

Reserve Champion Market Goat

Grand Champion Registered Doe Kid

Reserve Champion Registered Doe Kid

The General Federation Women's club of Maury delivered a basket of supplies and gifts of love for Randolph Howell Elementary Stem School Nurse Michelle Stone. We didn't want to wait till a special holiday because MCPS nurses serve our students every day with special care and dedication. We salute Nurse Michelle and others working so hard to keep our students safe. We hope we could encourage others to continue the trend of saying thank you to our school nurses.

GFWC is a non-profit organization who encourage unity, education, and appreciation for our community. The Maury County chapter has been active since 2019. However, GFWC is a National organization that has been active for over 100 years.

How cool is it that at Hampshire Unit School, ladies from the community come and volunteer to teach the students of Mr. John Paul Jones’ agriculture classes how to make grape jelly? What’s even cooler is that the grapes are grown right on the school campus in the ag program’s vineyard! This is a small town living at its finest!

* Thank you to Amy Roberts!

Catch the MCPS High School Game Day broadcasts on WKOM 101.7 starting at 5:30 pm before the featured game of the week. This week's game will be at Spring Hill High School! Hear from radio personalities Barry Duke and Drake Colley along with Maury County Schools Superintendent of Schools Lisa Ventura, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Keith Stacey, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Eric Perryman, Athletic Director Chris Poynter, Safe Schools Coordinator Jonathan Barry, and others for an in-depth discussion of the game and more, including the pick of the week!

The more we talk to coaches and business leaders about teammates’ inability to hold each other accountable, the more I reflect on the reasons why: the rise of social media and a corresponding decrease in face-to-face conversations, an incorrect belief that holding someone accountable might be deemed bullying, fear of conflict, lack of toughness, and most importantly, a general decrease in overall self-confidence.

Talent will help us attain success on whatever our chosen battlefield, but self-confidence is mission critical. To increase it, we must start with our mindset. We must first be 100% honest with ourselves and learn to take 100% responsibility for both the successful accomplishment of our goals as well as our failures. This is a Warrior’s mindset (unlike a Victim’s mindset that blames other people or things for failures).

Self-confidence is also developed when we do things that scare us, that force us outside our comfort zone. In 2018, after suffering two strokes followed by brain surgery, my post-surgery diagnosis was grim at best. The doctors told me that I would walk with a significant gate and have minimal dexterity in my right hand (my left had already been amputated due to injuries sustained during military combat operations in Iraq). I had to make a commitment to myself that this would not be my future. My commitment was to do everything possible to fight this prognosis. In this case, it was a commitment to post-surgery rehab and then two workouts a day until I felt I was fully recovered. There was no lying to myself; I knew I had to do everything possible to recover from this situation. However, to feel confident, I needed to test myself. Against my wife, doctors, and Program teammate's advice, I got right back into the physical situation that caused the stroke. It scared me, and although not medically recommended, the self-confidence I gained with that test was unmeasurable.

We also develop self-confidence through our actions. Specifically, in our body language. Our thoughts become our words and our words manifest themselves in our actions. We MUST remember that the same is true in the opposite direction. If you are sad, put a smile on your face. It will make you speak and think happier thoughts. Therefore, let’s keep our chins up. Let’s not allow ourselves to drop our heads in those moments when our confidence may be in question. Stand up straight, pull our shoulders back and let people see our physical presence. Make eye contact. Good, strong eye contact shows others that we are interested and comfortable in this situation and environment. Have a firm handshake. Shake someone's hand with purposeful intent- let them feel our energy. Start every relationship strong. Move and walk with a purpose; take significant steps, and square up our body to who or what we are approaching. If we move with authority, we will feel less anxiety.

No one is born confident. Self-confidence is something that we must develop. Today is a great day to do so.

Attack!

Sam Cila

Principal and Leadership Instructor

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Labor Day

Monday, September 5 - No School & Central Office will be Closed

Profesional Development Day

Tuesday, September 6 - No School

Board of Education September Regular Board Meeting at HO Porter

Tuesday, September 6 at 6:00 pm

Board of Education September Work Session at HO Porter

Tuesday, September 20 at 6:00 pm

CHS: https://www.mauryk12.org/chs

MPHS: https://www.mauryk12.org/mphs

SHHS: https://www.mauryk12.org/shhs

Upcoming Community Events and Services

• September 10, 2022, The Well Food Giveaway at Columbia Central High School starting at 9 AM
  

• Budgeting Class at the Family Center September 12 from 10:00 – 12:00, September 20 5:00 to 7:00 PM contact Lisa at 388-3840 or email lisa@familycenter.org
• September 17, 2022, One Generation Away Food Giveaway at Columbia State Community College. Drive
• thru distribution starts at 9:00 and ends at 10:30AM

• September 17, 2022, Jailbreak Triathlon sponsored by Columbia Cycling Club www.columbiacyclingclub.com The race is co-directed by Gale Moore, 931-388-6290, galecourtneymoore@cpws.net and Duane Leach, 931-446-3187 ColumbiaCycling92@gmail.com

• September 24, 2022, Duck River Clean Up 8:30 am Riverwalk Pavilion, contact Melissa at (931) 388-8511 or mlaforest@keepamericabeautiful.com

• Santa Fe, TN D.A.S.H. 5K or 1 mile run Sunday, September 25, 2022 - https://santafeumc.org/santa-fe-5k/

This week we are highlighting….Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth

Healthy teeth and gums make it easy for you to eat well and enjoy good food. Several problems can affect the health of your mouth, but good care should keep your teeth and gums strong as you age.

Tooth Decay

• Teeth are covered in a hard, outer coating called enamel. Every day, a thin film of bacteria called dental plaque builds up on your teeth. The bacteria in plaque produce acids that can harm enamel and cause cavities. Brushing and flossing your teeth can prevent decay, but once a cavity forms, to avoid further damage, a dentist must fix it with a filling.
• Use fluoride toothpaste to protect your teeth from decay. If you are at a higher risk for tooth decay (for example, if you have a dry mouth because of a condition you have or medicines you take), you might need more fluoride. Your dentist or dental hygienist may give you a fluoride treatment during an office visit or may tell you to use a fluoride gel or mouth rinse at home.

Gum Disease

• Gum disease begins when plaque builds up along and under your gum line. Plaque causes an infection that hurts the gum and bone that hold your teeth in place. A mild form of gum disease may make your gums red, tender, and more likely to bleed. This problem, called gingivitis, can often be fixed by brushing and flossing every day.
• A more severe form of gum disease, called periodontitis, must be treated by a dentist. If not treated, this infection can lead to sore, bleeding gums, painful chewing problems, and even tooth loss.
• To prevent gum disease: Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss regularly, and visit your dentist routinely for a checkup and cleaning. Tell the dentist about any medical conditions you have and medications you take.
• Eat a well balanced diet.
• Quit smoking. Smoking increases your risk for gum disease.

How to Clean Your Teeth and Gums

• There is a right way to brush and floss your teeth!
• Gently brush your teeth on all sides with a soft-bristle brush and fluoride toothpaste. Replace your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months.
• Use small circular motions and short back-and-forth strokes.
• Brush carefully and gently along your gum line.
• Lightly brush your tongue or use a tongue scraper to help keep your mouth clean.
• Clean between your teeth with dental floss, pre-threaded flossers, a water flosser, or a similar product. This removes plaque and leftover food that a toothbrush can't reach.
• Rinse after you floss.

Dry Mouth

• Dry mouth happens when you don't have enough saliva, or spit, to keep your mouth wet. It can make it hard to eat, swallow, taste, and even speak. Dry mouth can increase your risk of tooth decay, fungal infections of the mouth, and cavities. Many common medicines can cause this problem. For example, medicines for high blood pressure, depression, and bladder control issues often cause dry mouth.

Oral Cancer

• Oral cancer can start in any part of the mouth or throat, including the tongue. It is more likely to happen in people over age 40. A dental checkup is a good time for your dentist to look for signs of oral cancer. Pain is not usually an early symptom of the disease. Treatment works best before the disease spreads. Even if you have lost all your natural teeth, you should still see your dentist for regular oral cancer exams.

You can lower your risk of getting oral cancer in a few ways:

• Do not use tobacco products, such as cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snuff, pipes, or cigars.
• If you drink alcohol, do so only in moderation.
• Use lip balm with sunscreen.
• Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are relatively new, and scientists are still learning about their long-term health effects. However, we do know e-cigarette vapor contains cancer-causing chemicals.

Visit your dentist at least twice a year for regular cleanings and check ups!

And…have a flossing good weekend!

If you would like to be on the Big Yellow School Bus podcast and radio show, email Jack Cobb with your request and details that you would like to share on the show.

The radio show airs on 101.7 FM WKOM Wednesdays at 4 pm. Podcasts are published after the radio broadcast. Listen to the podcast on www.frontporchradiotn.com.

L to R: BYSB Host Jack Cobb, Attendance Case Manager & Court Liaison Liz Willette, Attendance Specialist Tracie Houston, Director of Pupil Services Jeff Richey & Coach Mike Lyle.

School Menu Prices 2022-2023

Lunch:

Pre-K thru 4 - $2.50
5 thru 12 - $2.75
Adults - $3.75

Breakfast:
K thru 12 - $2.00
Adults - $2.75

Due to USDA regulations, if a student does not get the proper food components to make a lunch, then each item on the tray must be charged at a la carte pricing.

A la Carte Items are sold at each school. Please contact your school’s café for a complete listing. Items and prices are varied, please check with your child’s café manager.

Elementary Schools: 8:15 am to 3:15 pm

Middle and High Schools: 7:45 am to 2:45 pm

All Mt. Pleasant Schools: 7:45 am to 2:45 pm.

Culleoka Unit School: 7:45 am to 2:45 pm
Hampshire Unit School: 7:45 am to 2:45 pm

Santa Fe Unit School: 7:45 am to 2:45 pm

Please be careful in school zones!

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Maury County Public Schools (MCPS) is a pre-K through 12 school district in Southern Middle Tennessee operating 21 schools, one virtual academy, one non-traditional high school, and one alternative program. MCPS employs more than 900 teachers and 500 staff members who serve over 13,000 students. We will provide the educational instruction, tools, and environment for every child to succeed in LIFE as Life-long Learners, Independent Thinkers, Fearless Innovators, and Exemplary Citizens. Our vision: Educating every child for LIFE!

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