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School-based health clinics prove effective - Monroe County model serves 5,600 students
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By Michael Collins
WASHINGTON - The head of a network of school-based health clinics in rural Monroe County said Tuesday the program has made medical care available to thousands of children and their families in an impoverished area where such services have been in short supply.
The program is a successful model that could be replicated across...
Sweetwater FFA Wins State Farm Business Contest
Sweetwater FFA won the State FFA Farm Business Contest at the State 82nd Annual State FFA Convention in Gatlinburg. The contest consisted of 26 schools across the state taking an individual exam regarding economics, finance, and accounting as well as 4 members completing a team activity that included futures markets, depreciation, and balance sheets. Team members included (L-R) Tsia Teegarden, Ross Houston, Matthew Young, and Jonathan Summitt. The team will compete in October at the National Contest in Indianapolis.
New Immunization Requirements for School Age Children
The Tennessee Department of Health has new immunization requirements for children attending schools. Learn more by visiting their web site.
New Immunization Rule Notification to Parents
Vote for Monroe County
Help bring $325,000 in grant funds to Monroe County for a community center! In 2010, Pepsi will give millions of dollars to fund good ideas, big and small, that make the world... a better place. What’s a good idea? Who gets a Refresh Grant? You get to decide!
Go to VoteForMonroeCounty.com EVERY DAY during the month of March and vote for three grants benefiting Monroe County.
- The Boys & Girls Club grant will provide funding to coordinate a community effort to revitalize an area for a county wide community center.
- The Monroe County Alcohol & Drug Task Force grant will provide funding for teen activities that will detour youth from making poor decisions.
- The Monroe County Health Council will provide exercise equipment to combat obesity.
The dream of a community center in Monroe County can become a reality but YOU must participate. Please vote EVERY DAY during the month of March for all three grants. With everyone's participation, we can make it happen!
Monroe County Schools Awarded
Congratulations to Madisonville Middle School for receiving an Exemplary Program Award for Inclusion at the Special Education State Conference. Joseph Fisher, Assistant Commissioner Tennessee Department of Education, presented the award on Friday, February 26, 2010
Joseph Fisher, Assistant Commissioner Tennessee Department of Education, recognized Monroe County Schools for Exemplary Response to Intervention Practices. The practices included collaborative efforts in implementing response to intervention, outstanding progress monitoring procedures, and outstanding Tier III services.
Social Studies Resources for Teachers
SQHS teacher Gary Cole has launched a new resource website for social studies teachers, hosting materials related to state standards specific to End of Course tests. PowerPoints, projects, and videos are available.
You can find the link on the Teacher Links page, or go there directly:
Vonore Elementary School Wins 2008-2009 Hidden Valley Grant
The "Love Your Veggies" program will provide fresh produce via the cafeteria vegetable bar and work with a certified health educator to help teachers incorporate nutrition education into the core academic program throughout the 2009-10 school year.
Grant awards were based on proposals that demonstrated need, innovation, greatest likelihood of sustainable impact on the students they are serving, and potential for community involvement.