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The Pulse Post 11/27-12/1

Vol. 3, Issue 16 | November 27th- December 1st

The Pulse Post 11/27-12/1 Vol. 3, Issue 16 | November 27th- December 1st
The Pulse Post 11/27-12/1 Vol. 3, Issue 16 | November 27th- December 1st
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Principal for a Day

It was a privilege to welcome Mrs. Linnea Miller, an exceptional individual, as the designated Principal for a Day at MHSHS. Mrs. Miller holds the distinguished positions of Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Suwanee and has been a City Council member since 2014. The day unfolded with a series of engaging activities, comprising enlightening Q&A sessions, stimulating discussions, and practical hands-on experiences. Mrs. Miller expanded her engagement beyond the traditional classrooms, actively fostering connections within our school community. She strengthened relationships with parents, teachers, and support staff through various initiatives, including:

  • Donating 26 turkeys along with dressing, stuffing, and desserts to our school community.
  • Supplying all the snacks in the break rooms for our Thursday's Snack Attack.
  • Donating pies for each custodian to show appreciation for all they do.
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Turkey Trot

Winner! Winner! Turkey Dinner! The Second Annual MHSHS Turkey Trot was so much fun! Great job to all the racers, cheerleaders, and staff! Congrats to the winners!


Monday Monday

Event Information

World Languages Performance Finals (All Week)

When?

Monday, Nov 27, 2023, 07:00 AM

Where?

Tuesday Tuesday

Event Information

US Coast Guard Visit

10:20am – 12:06pm

When?

Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023, 10:15 AM

Where?

Commons

Wednesday Wednesday

Event Information

Senior Lab

2:00 – 4:00pm

Sponsor: Ms. Rowe

When?

Wednesday, Nov 29, 2023, 02:00 PM

Where?

B Floor-College & Career Lab

Event Information

US Marines visit during lunch

10:44am – 12:06pm

When?

Wednesday, Nov 29, 2023, 10:45 AM

Where?

Thursday Thursday

Event Information

Fall Art Showcase

2:00 – 4:00pm

When?

Thursday, Nov 30, 2023, 02:00 PM

Where?

Friday Friday

Event Information

Fire Drill

When?

Friday, Dec 1, 2023, 07:30 AM

Where?

Apply to PCOM Georgia’s Opportunities Academy 2024

We are excited to invite students to apply to PCOM Georgia’s Opportunities Academy 2024! Opportunities Academy is an enrichment program for local high school students that encourages them to pursue a career in the healthcare profession.


Opportunities Academy is hosted by PCOM Georgia students who are studying to become physicians, pharmacists, physical therapists, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals. Selected high school students will enjoy an action-packed, one-week, interactive program at NO cost to them at PCOM Georgia's Suwanee campus.


Opportunities Academy will include hands-on activities, touring of the campus, and more. On-campus policies will be communicated to students selected for the academy at a later date. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.


The Opportunities Academy leadership team will review applications and send an invitation to students who are accepted into the Academy on Friday, February 23, 2024, by 11:59 PM.


Thank you, and please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.


OPPORTUNITIES ACADEMY 2024 DATES/HOURS

Monday June, 24th - Friday June, 28th 2024

9:00 am to 3:00 pm


APPLICATION CRITERIA

For rising high school Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors from underrepresented communities who attend high school in Gwinnett County, Georgia.


APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 2nd, 2024, at 11:59pm

APPLICANT SELECTION DATE: Friday, February 23rd, 2024 by 11:59 pm


LINK TO OPPORTUNITIES ACADEMY APPLICATION: OA Application Link

Apply Here
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Tips for a stress-free holiday season...

1-Minute Tip: Chew a piece of sugarless bubblegum and blow a few mindless bubbles. It sounds silly, but doing so lets your mind wander and can help avert your attention from stress to something else.

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5-Minute Tip: Try the 4-7-8 breathing exercise. Find a comfortable spot to sit and inhale through your nose to the count of four. Hold your breath to the count of seven, then exhale through your mouth to the count of eight. Repeat as many times as necessary to relax.
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15-Minute Tip:

Do a quick yoga sequence. One of the best ways to relieve stress is movement. Yoga relieves tension in the mind and body and routines can vary to meet your time constraints.

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30-Minute Tip: Drop off clothing and items to a local donation center. Do you have a bag full of things you've been meaning to give away? Take 30 minutes to give back this holiday season, which can also ease worry and sadness.

Annual Thanksgiving Food Give-A-Way

Saturday, November, 18

*While supplies last


New Mercies Christian Church and the Mercy Seed Resource Center has partnered to bless thousands of families with prepared food boxes, turkey dinners, and toiletry items during our annual Thanksgiving Giveaway.


*For more information about these and other events, please visit NewMerciesNOW.org

Corners Outreach Corners Outreach

National Native American Heritage Month National Native American Heritage Month

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at these Georgia sites and exhibits

Pottery People: Cherokee

  • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. $30 residents, $45 non-residents. Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Berkeley Lake, GA 30096. 678-277-0920.
  • At this educational event, kids 10 and up can learn about Gwinnett County’s Native American history and the pottery of the Cherokee people. Afterwards, you can make your own coil-and-pinch pottery.

Michael C. Carlos Museum

  • 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $6-$8, free for members, Emory University students, faculty and staff with Emory ID, children age 5 and under.

    The Art of the Americas collection at Emory University’s Carlos Museum features pieces excavated from the Etowah Indian Mounds as well as a collection of items from Native American groups from across the U.S.


Chief Vann House
  • 82 Highway 225 N. Chatsworth, GA 30705. $5.50-$6.50. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. 706-695-2598.
  • Visit the plantation house and grounds of Chief James Vann, who became a Cherokee leader and wealthy businessman during the 1790s. Construction of the 2 ½-story brick home was completed in 1804, and, with its 1,000 acres of land, was the largest and most prosperous plantation in the Cherokee Nation. The family lost their home in the 1830s when state and federal troops forced almost the entire Cherokee Nation westward on the Trail of Tears. It’s the state’s best-preserved historic Cherokee Indian home and has interesting features including hand carvings and a “floating” staircase.

Atlanta History Center

  • 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. $9.80-$23.41 for nonmembers, free for members. 404-814-4000.
  • View the Native Lands exhibit, which explores the Creek and Cherokee people and their connections to Georgia through their art, music and ceremonies.

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Important MHSHS Information Important MHSHS Information

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MHSHS Website

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Scan the QR codes below or click the links to stay connected to MHSHS and stay up to date on important information.

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MHSHS Foundation

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FAFSA Information FAFSA Information

Everything you need to know about the new FAFSA® changes

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the gateway to getting federal student loans, scholarships, grants, and work-study for school, but there can be so much confusion around it.

The FAFSA® used to be a super long application that took a lot of time and effort—that’s now a thing of the past. The FAFSA® for the 2024-2025 academic year is the new and improved version. Check out the link below to see all the changes!

FAFSA FAQs Article Link

Tips on how to avoid these common FAFSA® mistakes

Every year, families postpone filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Some skip it entirely because they think it’s a waste of time, the application is too long, or it's only a fast track to federal student loans. However, the FAFSA® package can also include college scholarships, work-study, and grants. Not filling it out—the most costly FAFSA® mistake—can result in losing money that could have helped you pay for college. Don’t be that student, and make sure you avoid these common FAFSA® mistakes by checking out the article link below!

Costly FAFSA Mistakes Article Link
Community Resources
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GCPS ParentSquare Resources

GCPS has transitioned from SchoolMessenger to ParentSquare for two-way communication between schools and families, and we encourage all families to download the app and create an account. With its user-friendly interface, ParentSquare offers seamless two-way communication through text, newsletters, posts, emergency alerts, and direct messaging. One of our favorite features is the integrated translation feature, which enables automatic translations for multilingual families.

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Important Links Important Links

MHSHS Website | Mission & Vision | Family Resources | Student & Family Handbook

GCPS Portal | GCPS 23-24 School Calendar | GCPS Newsletter

ParentSquare Resources | My Payments Plus | GCPS News

Links to the Digital Resources on the GCPL Website

Tutor.com

Britannica Online School Edition

Driving Test

GCPS Library: Book Selection Ideas

Mano Languages

LinkedIn Learning

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McClure Health Science High School

3921 Club Drive, Duluth, GA

770-806-7900

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