Monroe County Schools

MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS PROVIDE MEALS TO STUDENTS AT NO COST Students in Monroe County will have the opportunity to eat a no-cost breakfast and lunch at school through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. The CEP was enacted as a result of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act and provides universal meal service to children in high-poverty areas. This is the fourth year for the option. The CEP serves as an alternative to collecting, approving and verifying household eligibility applications for free- and reduced-price eligible students in high-poverty Local Education Agencies (LEAs). If at least 40 percent of a school’s student population is directly certified for free meal benefits, the entire school qualifies for the option. “I am proud that Monroe County Schools will be participating in the CEP program to help meet a crucial need for many students in our county,” said, Dr. Joetta Basile, Superintendent of Monroe County Schools. “We know academic achievement increases when our students are well-fed and ready to learn, and we must provide secure and reliable access to nutritious meals, so all students have a chance to achieve at the highest level possible.” Monroe County will have all four schools participating in the CEP, which allows the school system to feed nearly 1600 students each day. The 2017 Feeding America: Map the Meal Gap data reports high levels of food insecurity and hunger across the country. In West Virginia, more than 14 percent of residents, and over 79,000 children, live in food insecure households. For more information, contact Susan W. Weikle at 304-772-3094 USDA Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: (1) MAIL: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or (2) FAX: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or (3) EMAIL: program.intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

There will be a special Board of Education meeting on Monday, August 7 at 5:30 PM. This meeting will be at the Board of Education office.

JMHS Cross Country will begin July 31-August 2 from 4:30-6pm at James Monroe. Grades 9-12 must have a completed physical and a 2.0 GPA to participate.

For any students in grades 6-8 who are interested in Cross Country for Peterstown Middle School, practice will begin on Tuesday, August 1 - Thursday, August 3 from 5:30 to 6:30 at James Monroe High School. You must have a 2.0 and current physical to participate.

The STEM Bus will be out and about this week. This is the last week this summer. So if you haven't made it out you will find it at these locations between 10:00-12:00 Monday, July 31 Union IGA Tuesday, August 1 Cashmere Dollar General Wednesday, August 2 First National Bank of Peterstown A special thanks to Mrs Janet for braving the summer heat to do fun STEM activities with everyone and Bus Driver Ben for taking the bus to all locations. Also, to all the businesses and people who let the bus park in their location. Monroe County is a great place to live 💙💛🚌😎☀️

Monroe County Schools Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, August 22 from 4 to 7.

Open enrollment for all new Monroe County School students will be on August 15 from 10-5 at each respective school.

This is the last week of summer school for Mountain View students. Below are great pictures of PreK collaborating on a book study, The Ocean Calls. The students made sand art and ocean themed snacks.

The first day for 1st-12 grade is August 24th. The first day Kindergarten is August 29th. The first day for Pre-K is August 30th.

Attention Parents of Monroe County School Students! Don’t forget your student health information over the summer, you can submit the needed documents at any time. -Any student with medical conditions that require medication at school daily or rescue/emergency must have updated physician orders for the 23-24 school year and the medication in its original labeled container at school by the first day of school. You can find these forms on the county website or requesting them from Jessica Thomas (see contact information below) -PreK students: well child visit in the last 12 months, dental exam in the last 12 months, up to date immunization record, hemoglobin and lead level results. -K students: well child visit in the last 12 months, dental exam within the last 12 months, and up to date immunization record. -7th grade students: well child visit in the last 12 months, dental exam in the last 12 months and up to date immunization recording including the addition of their Tdap and MCV. -12th grade students: well child visit in the last 12 months, dental exam in the last 12 months, and up to date immunization record including the additional MCV immunization. Records can be sent to Jessica Thomas, BSN, RN, NCSN at PO Box 330 Union, WV 24983 or fax to (304)772-5020 or emailed to Jessica.r.thomas@k12.Wv.us Thank you and have a happy and healthy summer!!

For any students in grades 6-8 who are interested in cheerleading for Peterstown Middle School, there will flex days August 1 and August 2 from 3:30-5:00 at PMS. Practice for tryouts will begin August 7 - 9 at PMS from 3:30 - 5:00, with tryouts on August 10. You must have a 2.0 and current physical to participate.

There will be an interest meeting for any student who is eligible and would like to play football for PMS, grades 6-8. The meeting will be in August 1 at 6:00 at the football field. Reminder that students need a current physical in order to participate in any sport and must have a 2.0 GPA, per WVSSAC regulations.

Peterstown Middle School will be holding Volleyball tryouts for those students interested in playing in the upcoming school year. All students will need a current physical to participate in any sport as well as a 2.0 GPA. Tryouts will start on Monday, August 14 and will run through Wednesday, August 16. Please come through the back entrance into the school gym. Tryouts will start at 6:30 and last through 8pm.

STEM Bus pictures from the Lindside visit.

Mountain View Summer School PreK Week 3 Book: How to Catch a Dinosaur by Adam Wallace Craft/Activity: Dinosaur egg excavation and Paper-Mache Cooking Activity: Dinosaur shaped pasta Week 4 Book: Carpenter's Helper by Sybil Rosen Craft/Activity: Paint wooden birdhouses Cooking Activity: Birdhouses made out of Graham Crackers

Attention High School Students 16 years or older, this is an awesome opportunity from New River if you are interested in a technology background.

Lake days are always good, especially when the Stem Bus is there. Here are a few pictures from the Moncove Lake outing.

Mountain View Summer School-1st and 2nd graders are studying dinosaur eggs.

The STEM Bus will be in the town of Lindside at the Dollar General on Tuesday, July 18! Come on out and have some fun 😎🚌😁 from 10:00-12:00.

You can find the STEM Bus in Greenville tomorrow. It will be parked at the Presbyterian Church from 10-12. 😎☀️🚌