Thanks to all the parents and guardians who made it out to our first round of Parent Conferences this week. Our next round of parent conferences is Tuesday, October 15. If you could not make the first round we hope to see you on the 15th. Conferences arranged ahead of time via the sign up process below or by calling the main office line (434-977-5615) and asking to speak to Lolita Curry to arrange a conference. Please remember if you would like a meeting with a teacher or team prior to conferences or after we can arrange that if you contact the teacher or your child’s counselor directly via email or phone call (Mr. Bloor-Grades 6-A-K and Grade 7, Ms. Crawford-Grade 6-M-Z and Grade 8).
Oct. 15 Conferences:
Please note that there is a short dinner break from 6:00-6:30 p.m. During this break the WMS Counselors and Administration will be available in the amphitheater for meetings and informal conversations.
WMS Counseling Newsletter
Our Counseling Office produces a monthly newsletter that contains wonderful information for parents. This month’s issue includes information about school attendance, Ambassadors and SCA, parenting resources, and goal-setting for students. Read the issue here: WMS Counseling Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 2.
Outpatient Counseling Services Available in School Through Elk Hill
Elk Hill, one of our providers for Therapeutic Day Treatment, is now offering Outpatient Counseling Services in school for students. Outpatient Services provide therapy and counseling to children and adolescents who have mental, behavioral, or emotional symptoms that impair daily life activities. Elk Hill accepts Medicaid and other insurance plans for Outpatient Services. If you are looking for counseling services for your child and are interested in having them participate please contact Patricia Joseph, Elk Hill Counselor, at pjoseph@k12albemarle.org.
Parent Council
We are in need of a second Parent Council Representative who can share meeting rotations with Lauren Eddy, our current representative. We have a need for a representative at the next Parent Council Meeting, which is Wednesday, October 16 at Broadus Wood Elementary. The meeting will be focused on School Safety. Please contact Mr. Walton if you are interested in being our second Parent Council representative.
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE: Opportunity at MoHS to Learn About College Athletics-October 7
The nationally acclaimed program, “Guiding the College-Bound Athlete”, is coming to the Monticello High School Forum on Monday, October 7 at 7:00pm.
This FREE informational seminar for student-athletes and parents of students in grades 8-12 will be presented by Rick Wire, President of Dynamite Sports. Both parents and students are encouraged to attend together. This is a powerful talk that both parents and student-athletes interested in collegiate athletics need to hear. Students will learn about the NCAA Eligibility Center and valuable information about recruitment, academics, scholarships, and college visits.
Come early and hungry, the Monticello Athletics Boosters Club is hosting a Pancake Dinner from 5:30-7:00pm in the Commons (right next to the Forum). The cost for dinner is $5 for adults and free for children under 5.
NOTE: You do not have to attend the seminar to attend the pancake dinner and you do not have to attend the pancake dinner to attend the seminar!
It’s not too early or too late to get informed – parents and students from 8th through 12th grade are all welcome.
For more information on the Pancake Dinner and/or the Monticello Athletics Boosters Club, please e-mail mhsathleticboosters@gmail.com.
This Week:
Monday, October 7-GOLD DAY
- ACPR Tennis Match at Western Albemarle HS-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 8-BLUE DAY
- CBIC Tech Tour (7th CTE--max 30 kids)--9:00 am-1:45 pm
Wednesday, October 9-GOLD DAY
- ACPR Boys Basketball Game at Jouett-5:00 p.m
Thursday, October 10-BLUE DAY
- Washington, D.C. trip. (8th grade)—6:00 am to 6:00 pm
- ACPR Girls Basketball Game at WMS-6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 11-GOLD DAY
Upcoming Dates:
October 14-Make-Up/Retake Picture Day
ACPR Boys Basketball Game at WMS-5:00 p.m.
October 15-Parent Teacher Conferences-4:30-8 PM
October 16--All County High School Event (8th grade strings)--all day
ACPR Tennis Match at WMS 5:00 p.m.
October 22–All City/County Chorus (7th & 8th grade Chorus)
ACPR Girls Basketball Game at Jouett-5:00 p.m.
October 23-ACPR Boys Basketball Game at WMS-5:00 p.m.
October 24--AVID to UVA for guest speaker series (7th grade)--9:00 am to 2:00 pm
ACPR Girls Basketball Game at WMS-5:00 p.m.
October 31-End of the Nine Weeks
Student/Faculty Basketball Game during WIN (End of Day WIN Schedule)
November 1- Division Professional Development Day-No School for Students
November 4- Teacher Workday-No School for Students
November 5-Student Holiday
Have a Great Week!
Josh Walton, Principal
Sherica Jones-Lewis, Assistant Principal
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