Metter Middle School

Athletics Calendar for March 17-22

Candler County Schools Earn 4-Star Rating for School Climate in 2023-2024 The Georgia Department of Education has released the School Climate Star Rating for the 2023-2024 school year, and all Candler County Schools have received an impressive 4-Star Rating. This rating is a testament to the district’s ongoing commitment to fostering a positive and safe learning environment for students and staff. The School Climate Star Rating is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate whether a school is progressing toward improvement. Schools are rated on a scale from 1 to 5 stars, with five stars indicating an excellent school climate, and one star signaling a school in need of significant improvement. Candler County Schools earned 4 stars, which reflects strong performance across four critical components: 1) perceptions of the school climate from students, teachers, and parents; 2) student discipline; 3) a safe and substance-free learning environment; and 4) school-wide attendance. “We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication shown by our students, staff, and families to achieve this 4-Star rating,” says Dr. Bubba Longgrear, Superintendent of Candler County Schools. “This rating is a reflection of our community's collaborative efforts to ensure that our schools remain places where every student can thrive in a safe and supportive atmosphere.” The School Climate Star Rating is designed to help schools identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth, and Candler County Schools will continue to work diligently to maintain and improve its rating. The district remains committed to #winateverything by providing high-quality educational experiences while ensuring a positive, safe, and inclusive school environment for all students. The 2024-2025 Climate Survey is currently being conducted. Surveys can be taken by visiting www.metter.org and clicking on the school you wish to survey.

Candler County Schools Earn 4-Star Rating for School Climate in 2023-2024 The Georgia Department of Education has released the School Climate Star Rating for the 2023-2024 school year, and all Candler County Schools have received an impressive 4-Star Rating. This rating is a testament to the district’s ongoing commitment to fostering a positive and safe learning environment for students and staff. The School Climate Star Rating is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate whether a school is progressing toward improvement. Schools are rated on a scale from 1 to 5 stars, with five stars indicating an excellent school climate, and one star signaling a school in need of significant improvement. Candler County Schools earned 4 stars, which reflects strong performance across four critical components: 1) perceptions of the school climate from students, teachers, and parents; 2) student discipline; 3) a safe and substance-free learning environment; and 4) school-wide attendance. “We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication shown by our students, staff, and families to achieve this 4-Star rating,” says Dr. Bubba Longgrear, Superintendent of Candler County Schools. “This rating is a reflection of our community's collaborative efforts to ensure that our schools remain places where every student can thrive in a safe and supportive atmosphere.” The School Climate Star Rating is designed to help schools identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth, and Candler County Schools will continue to work diligently to maintain and improve its rating. The district remains committed to #winateverything by providing high-quality educational experiences while ensuring a positive, safe, and inclusive school environment for all students. The 2024-2025 Climate Survey is currently being conducted. Surveys can be taken by visiting www.metter.org and clicking on the school you wish to survey.

📚✨ Candler County Schools is partnering with the Georgia Foundation for Public Education to raise funds through the PEACH Education Tax Credit program! Your donations will directly support: - The SWIRL Literacy Initiative (Speaking, Writing, Illustrating, Reading, Listening) - Furnishing of the Metter College and Career Academy industrial labs - Upgrading playgrounds with adaptive and inclusive equipment By donating, you can enjoy a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Georgia state taxes! Dr. Bubba Longgrear, Superintendent, shares, "Every dollar helps elevate education in our community." To participate, apply for pre-approval at [gfpe.org/tax_credit](http://www.gfpe.org/tax_credit) and make a meaningful impact on our students. For more details, visit [gfpe.org](http://www.gfpe.org) or call (404) 656-5594. #educationisbetterinmetter #WINatEVERYTHING

Dr. Will says Thank you to everyone for a great House Cup! Thank you to everyone for a really smooth House Cup day! The kids had a great time and everything went as good as anyone could ask for. It really takes everyone being all in: from the teachers supervising non-participants to those in the concession stand, the ones monitoring hall of champions and the connections teachers who worked hard to plan the events, from the teachers in the stands chanting and dancing as hard as the students to the wall flowers, hall monitors, and tabulators… it takes you ALL to make something so big work so well. Thank you.

Candler County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Bubba Longgrear, has been featured in the national AASA Magazine: School Administrator! AASA, the School Superintendents Association, is the leading voice for school system leaders and champions public education on Capitol Hill. We are incredibly proud of Dr. Longgrear’s recognition and continued dedication to excellence in education!

4-Man Scramble at Willow Lake Golf Course scheduled for Friday, March 14 will benefit the MHS Golf Teams. Register now by calling Coach Altman at Metter High School (912-685-2134) or by calling Willow Lake Golf Course (912-685-2724). If your business would like to sponsor a hole, those are $100 sponsorships and you can contact Altman at the number above or email him at waltman@metter.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

2025 Young Georgia Authors RESA Level Winners have been announced and MMS 8th Grader Marley Thigpen earned an Honorable Mention for her essay, "The Night That Never Ends." Congratulations, Marley!

E-Tip for Parents from The Parent Institute: Conversation starters enrich family meals With a little imagination, mealtime can be a time for enriching conversation that develops skills like listening and speaking, thinking and sharing. To get the conversation started, try placing an interesting object in the center of the table to discuss. Or, cover old maps in self-stick plastic to make placemats and use them to plan a fantasy trip. You could also fix dishes from another culture and discuss that culture while you eat. https://tpitip.com/?15ba19702 Los temas de conversación enriquecen las comidas familiares Con un poco de imaginación, la hora de la comida puede ser un momento para enriquecer la conversación y desarrollar habilidades como escuchar y hablar, pensar y compartir. Para iniciar la conversación, intente colocar un objeto interesante en el centro de la mesa para conversar. O cubra mapas viejos con plástico autoadhesivo para hacer manteles individuales y úselos para planificar un viaje de fantasía. También puede preparar platos de otra cultura y conversar sobre esa cultura mientras come. https://tpitip.com/?15ba19702

MMS Athletic Update for Feb 27: Middle school JV Baseball tied Bulloch Academy 3-3 & the Varsity won 21-1! Middle School Girls Soccer lost a close one in double overtime 2-3 to Screven County. Middle School Track competed in Reidsville today. We are working on getting those final results and we’ll update when we have them. Go Tigers!

The Candler County School District is proud to announce the system-level winners of the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition. Each grade level had a system-wide winner and those are: Kindergarten-Forrest Conner; First Grade-Gracie McDaniel; Second Grade-Karter Walker; Third Grade-Nathaniel Youmans; Fourth Grade-Enoch Simmons; Fifth Grade-Hagan Anderson; Sixth Grade-Shelby Parker; Seventh Grade-(none submitted); Eighth Grade-Marley Thigpen; Ninth Grade-Kaeleigh Cobb; Tenth Grade-Kyleigh Darien; Eleventh Grade-Malaysia Kennedy; and Twelfth Grade-CJay Smith The purpose of the Young Georgia Authors writing competition is to encourage students to develop enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing, to provide a context to celebrate their writing successes, and to recognize student achievement in arts and academics. This prestigious competition has been engaging Georgia students for more than two decades and is open to any student currently enrolled in Georgia public schools, grades K-12. The competition is sponsored by the Georgia Language Arts Supervisors (GLAS) and the Georgia RESA Network with support from the Georgia Department of Education. All winning entries will be submitted to RESA for RESA-Level judging. Winners selected at this level will be submitted to the state for final judging. Candler County Schools will be notified of any winners selected from our system and will notify families and the media. For more information on the Young Georgia Authors competition, visit their website at: State-level winners will be announced on the GLAS website (http://galangartssup.weebly.com/young-georgia-authors.html).

📚🎉 It's Read Across America Week! Our middle schoolers are diving into books, and we even have some special guests coming in to read to them! They kicked off the week with a fun Crazy Socks Day, and today, special guests dropped into classrooms to read books and chapters to our students. It's been a week full of fun, learning, and literacy!

On Tuesday, Metter Middle School had the privilege of having State Superintendent Mr. Richard Woods on campus to present our Math Team with a banner to denote that MMS is a Math Leader in Georgia. In December, Metter Middle School was recognized as a Math Leader School for High School Achievement, exceeding the criteria of 90% or more of their 8th grade students who took high school-level algebra scoring Proficient and Above on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment. In fact, 100% of MMS 8th grade students achieved Proficient and Above! Superintendent Woods personally delivered the banner and was given a tour of our school by our Amazing Shake contestants. Mr. Woods seemed to enjoy his visit, which concluded with a wheel spin and a trip down the slide... he is now an honorary Bengal!

MMS Soccer kicks off their season today at HOME against South Tattnall! Come cheer on these Girls (4 pm) and Boys (5:15 pm)! Admission is $5 cash, which includes both games! GO TIGERS!

E-Tip for Parents from The Parent Institute: Create a schoolwork routine that works for your child Some children have more trouble concentrating than others. That can make working on assignments at home challenging. Establishing a study routine will make it easier for your child to get down to work. Turn off the TV and other distractions, and encourage your child to make daily to-do lists. Together, break big tasks down into smaller chunks. Then, let your child take a five-minute break after every 20 minutes of working. https://tpitip.com/?15bY19702

If you are unable to find a rental home or apartment after your home was destroyed by Hurricane Helene, this program may help. Contact www.gema.georgia.gov or 833-575-4411 for assistance.

Bake Sale this Friday during lunch to benefit the Metter Tiger Marching Tiger Pride Band! Bring your money for items that are $1-3 each!

🌟 **Miss MMS Pageant** 🌟 Get ready for an exciting evening! 14 talented young ladies will be competing in the **Miss MMS Pageant** this **Saturday, February 22nd** at **6 PM**! 🎉 📍 **Location**: Metter Middle School Cafeteria 💵 **Admission**: Only **$5** (cash only) Don’t miss the chance to support these amazing contestants! See you there! 💃✨ #MissMMS #PageantNight #SupportLocalTalent

UPDATED 🎬 **Exciting Announcement!!!** 🎬 Metter High School Soccer Teams are hosting **MOVIE NIGHT** on **Saturday, March 1 at 6:30 pm** at the MHS Softball Field! 🍿🎥 🎟️ **$5 cash admission** to watch the classic film, *The Sandlot*! All proceeds will benefit the MHS Boys and Girls Soccer Teams ⚽💙 There will be **concessions available** (cash only) so you can grab some snacks while you enjoy the movie! Bring your blanket, a friend, and come out for a fun night supporting our soccer teams! Let’s make it a memorable evening under the stars! 🌟 See you there! 🙌

Do you have a child who will be 4 years old by September 1, 2025 and entering Pre-K this fall? Please sign up for a registration time slot beginning next week. With Online Enrollment, we will require all documents to be brought in to the appointment and verified to register. Please sign up below. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44A8A72FA6F5CE9-54939543-prek?fbclid=IwY2xjawIXGKlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXbFp1cUvBC8dCEt_TsmdZtZUWmGo5N_qUat9ll7fkWV_47hNRuJzuJB6Q_aem_qla5sVDopgO5SNvwvsf0XQ#/