Ninth Grade Information Night is an essential event for both incoming high school students and their parents. This informative evening is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of what to expect as a student in McClure Health Science High School, which marks the beginning of the high school experience. During this event, attendees gained valuable insights into course selection, extracurricular activities, academic expectations, and support systems available to ensure a successful transition into high school. Peer leaders, faculty, and staff were available to address any questions or concerns, fostering a sense of confidence and readiness as students embark on their high school adventure. This event was a fantastic opportunity for students and their families to get acquainted with the McClure Health Science High School environment and start the 9th-grade year with a clear vision of the path ahead.

This Thursday, we hosted the enthusiastic 4th graders from Ferguson Elementary for a day of excitement and inspiration. These young students had a taste of high school life, exploring healthcare with hands-on experiences:

• Fake Wound Lab: Delving into the world of medicine, they learned about first aid and emergency response, highlighting the importance of healthcare skills.

• CPR Training: These future heroes acquired essential CPR skills that could save lives, leaving us all inspired by their enthusiasm.

• Exercise Physiology Lab: Students enjoyed a circuit workout, emphasizing the importance of physical fitness and well-being.

• Pep Rally Fun: The day ended with an exhilarating pep rally, featuring Mario Kart races and a raffle, creating cherished memories.

We extend heartfelt thanks to the students, teachers, and staff who made this day a success. Your dedication played a vital role in providing an unforgettable educational experience for these young minds. Your support in inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals and high school students is greatly appreciated. We eagerly anticipate more opportunities to share our passion for learning and knowledge pursuit.

Monday, November 13, 2023 6:00 - 7:30 PM Grayson Room, GCPS Instructional Support Center 37 OLD Peachtree RD. Suwanee, GA 30024

During this in-person meeting, GCPS families will receive information about Title I, Title II, Title III, ESSER, and Family Engagement. Families will have the opportunity to provide input on how these funds are utilized to support students, staff, and schools.

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Interpretation provided in Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean and Chinese.

At McClure Health Science HS, we are proud to support our students in their college aspirations and to celebrate their achievements. Georgia Apply to College is an initiative that aims to help more students pursue higher education. During the week of November 13th, we have planned several activities to assist and encourage our seniors in applying to college. A list of activities will be coming soon. Below are a few ways you can support Georgia Apply to College Week at MHSHS.

Be sure to stay tuned for Georgia Apply to College Week (November 13-17). We've got a special video coming up about college experiences, and we'll be showing it on both Tuesday and Thursday during Advisement. In the video, our staff members will be sharing their own college stories to inspire and inform our MHSHS students.

Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Learn when and how you should wash your hands to stay healthy

Washing hands can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory and diarrheal infections. Germs can spread from person to person or from surfaces to people when you:

• Touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
• Prepare or eat food and drinks with unwashed hands
• Touch surfaces or objects that have germs on them
• Blow your nose, cough, or sneeze into hands and then touch other people’s hands or common objects

You can help yourself and your loved ones stay healthy by washing your hands often, especially during these key times when you are likely to get and spread germs:

• Before, during, and after preparing food
• Before and after eating food
• Before and after caring for someone at home who is sick with vomiting or diarrhea
• Before and after treating a cut or wound
• After using the toilet
• After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet
• After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
• After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste
• After handling pet food or pet treats
• After touching garbage

If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol to clean your hands.

Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Clean hands can help stop germs from spreading from one person to another and in our communities—including your home, workplace, schools, and childcare facilities.

Follow these five steps every time.

1. Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
2. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
3. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
4. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
5. Dry your hands using a clean towel or an air dryer.

Why? Read the science behind the recommendations.

Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to get rid of germs in most situations. If soap and water are not readily available, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. You can tell if the sanitizer contains at least 60% alcohol by looking at the product label.

• Sanitizers do not get rid of all types of germs.
• Hand sanitizers may not be as effective when hands are visibly dirty or greasy.
• Hand sanitizers might not remove harmful chemicals like pesticides from hands.

1. Apply the gel product to the palm of one hand (read the label to learn the correct amount).
2. Cover all surfaces of hands.
3. Rub your hands and fingers together until they are dry. This should take around 20 seconds.

Native American Festival and Pow Wow

November 2 – 5, 2023

• At Stone Mountain Historic Square
• Native American Festival & Pow Wow is included with an Attractions Ticket.
• Festival only tickets are available at the park for $15.99+ tax per person Nov. 2 – 5.
• Free for Mountain Members

• Nov. 2 & 3 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Nov. 4 & 5 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Bring your family to experience the energy and color of the largest Native American gathering in Georgia. Located in Historic Square, the four-day Native American Festival and Pow-Wow was named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society.

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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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!

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!

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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