| Artwork of the Week  Janet and Patrick's Art in the Community class created work for this weekend's prom - Casino Night.
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Class of 2015 now that you are going to be Alumni soon, I have included you in this email. However, i have sent it to your MSA email address. If you would like to continue to receive the MSA Weekly News after you graduate, please send me a more permanent email address and I will continue to include you. You can email that information to me HERE. The newsletter will allow you to keep up with your friends and favorite teachers here at MSA. We would love to send you the Weekly News. Send me your email TODAY!
A Note of Thanks  Thank you to ... Angel Murr!
Thank you for providing lunch for Upper School and Communication Arts staff one day during the week of March 23rd. It was soooo good! Lisa Imsand, Upper School
Your Spring Break 1 of 4 
Pictured Max Weiss, (Middle School) with his brother Benjamin on Dauphin Island in Alabama.
Teacher Appreciation Letters
Lower School wrote letters of appreciation to their teachers in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, here are some of those gems: "My teacher rocks." --Spencer Allegood, 1st grade "She is fun and cool and she is the best teacher in the world." --Ethan Easterling, 2nd grade "She is nice, cares for us, and she always smiles." --Milan Pekez, 3rd grade "I appreciate my teachers because they teach us hard stuff that's easy to learn." --Ryan Zant, 4th grade "They help us when we need it and are always kind and I hope they have a good Teacher Appreciation Day." --Adriano Hagedorn, 5th grade
Prom ... SATURDAY!  Mark your calendars, buy your dress or rent your tux, Prom is on Saturday, April 18 - TOMORROW. From 7:30 to 11:30pm CASINO NIGHT ... real blackjack, poker, and craps table.
Tickets are on sale NOW! - Couples: $80
- Singles: $45
Please contact Carolina Ayerbe for more information!
A Giant Thank YOU! 
A giant thank you to our Parent Volunteer Association for providing lunch for all of the staff and faculty on Teacher Appreciation Day yesterday. The lunch from Chipotle was just wonderful and we are so thankful to our PVA for taking care of us! Also thank you to the parents that came and monitored classes, allowing teachers the opportunity to go and sit down to eat the lunch. It was a nice break.
Your Spring Break 2 of 4 
Visiting Washington DC is Zachary Burns, a 4th grader in the Lower School. Zach (in front of dad) pictured with his family with the Washington Monument and Mall area in the background.
Reserve Seats TODAY!  Tickets for MSA's spring musical are on sale now! Reserve your seats fast for Monty Python's Spamalot! Shows are Friday, April 24 and Saturday April 25. Doors open to the art show at 6:30pm and the performance starts at 7:00pm. The show is rated PG-13 for some mild language and general silliness and shenanigans. Reserved floor seats are only $10 for adults and $8 for students and Art Alliance members. And bleacher seats are only $5! Wow!
National Library Week 1 of 2  Dear Ms. Brittany,
I think you are a funny and kind librarian. I like to read sometimes, and you manage a good selection. I love how you read cool books to us before we check out. I discovered my second favorite book in the school library. It is called Reef of Death and was written by Paul Zindel. It is a great book. The library also houses my top favorite by the same author. It's called Loch. I hope you have a good rest of the week. Sam Franco, 4th grade in the Lower School
Free Money!  Thank you to all that participated in the Box Tops Program. We submitted 3,540 box tops worth $354.00! Our winner of the drawing is, James Torrance (PreUpper). James will receive a $25 gift card or cash. Please remember, to be considered for the drawing you need to cut and bag your box tops and write your name and grade level on the bag. They can be turned in to the Administration office. Thanks again!
Deborah Super, Free Money Coordinator 2014-2015
Your Spring Break 3 of 4  The Schiltz family annually vacations to Palm Springs in California. Braden Schiltz (Middle School) is pictured on the left with their best family friends who have known each other their whole lives!
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Tee-Off for Technology  Newsflash!
We have been able to secure a $10,000 prize for a hole-in-one! Don't miss your chance. Sign up HERE TODAY! Join us for MSA's 17th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting the technology efforts at Mill Springs. Chances to win! - Putting Contest
- Longest Drive
- Closest to Pin
- Great Raffle Prizes
Monday, April 27, 2015 Polo Golf & Country Club, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming, 30040 $250 - individual golfer, $975 - foursome Fee includes: - 18 Holes/Cart Fee/Range
- Breakfast/Lunch
- Goodie Bag/Picture
National Library Week 2 of 2 
Thank you for all the things you have done for me. You have helped me since I was in third grade. You have also helped me find books to check out and shown me books that you think I would be interested in. You also told me about books like The One and Only Ivan and Ungifted. Thank you for all of those things that you did for me. Jarren Snow, 6th grader in the Middle School
Your Spring Break 4 of 4 
Over the break Anna Patrick, a 7th grader in the PreUpper School visited Costa Rica for a little bit of surfing!
Carpool Tips  Dismissal times are as follows: Lower– 2:45pm. Middle– 3:00pm. PU/CA/U – 3:15pm. Buses pick up at 3:25pm. To avoid the PU/CA/U carpool line, parents can wait until 3:30 to pick up.- The carpool lane is a NO PASSING ZONE, at all times and especially if there is a bus with FLASHING LIGHTS.
- The speed limit on campus is 10 miles per hour.
- To keep the carpool line moving – ensure your carpool tag is on your rear view mirror BEFORE entering the carpool line.
- Do NOT leave your car unattended in the carpool line. If you need to go inside, please PARK.
- Contact your principal, either via phone or email, as early as possible if there is a change in transportation.
- If you exit from the L/M carpool line, please watch for the traffic coordinator to wave you on before coming down the hill to leave campus.
- If you need to pick up a PU/CA/U student early, plan to arrive before 2:30 as it will be difficult to get to the PU/CA/U parking lot once carpool begins.
Thanks for your patience and cooperation in making our carpool safe for students and everyone.
This Summer on Campus  This summer we are offering Summer School (for high school students), Sport Camps, and Mark Trail Camp. All of our programs are open to the general public and advertised outside of school as well. So don't wait to secure your spot and invite your friends.
If you need or know someone that needs Summer School (rising 9-12 grades), come to MSA this summer. We are offering core classes and certain electives under our Forward Thinking program. Look for SUMMER SCHOOL INFO HERE. We are offering a different sport camp each week over the course of the summer where students can practice or learn new skills. You can find the SUMMER SPORTS INFO HERE. Information on the MARK TRAIL CAMP is HERE. MTC is an activity based camp for 6-14 year olds. Any questions? Contact:
Community Cares & Concerns
Please keep the following from our Community in your thoughts and prayers. The Goodwyn Family Unemployed Families Please email me at any time with individuals you would like to include on our list as their needs arise. For privacy, I will only list names and claim ignorance if you ask me for details.
Quote of the Week 
Chance favors the prepared mind. --Louis Pasteur | 
It's hard to believe that we have only 25 days of school left. This week we have had students/faculty visiting from Little Wound School, which is on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Kyle, SD. We have held an Open House, a luncheon for the rising 7th grade girls, an appreciation luncheon for the teachers/faculty and tomorrow is Prom. So once again we have had a very eventful week. Keep on the lookout as we countdown these last five weeks. They will come and go so quickly and there is so much to see and do, I wouldn't want you to miss it.
