Fine Arts Student of the Week

Congratulations to our new inductees to the MSA Chapter of the National Tri-M Music Honor Society! Upper Students Jack Hurtsellers, Bryce Zimmerman, Andrew Jones, Collins Losson, Drew Maichle, Kiyah Sherman, and Garrett Cutchin were inducted at a ceremony on Wednesday with some faculty and family attending. Chapter Advisors Elizabeth Regas, Kate McElliott, and Eva Lewis, along with returning members Emma Harris and Matthew Cowart, were proud to welcome this outstanding group of student musicians to the chapter!

Thank You to our Parent Ambassadors!

Feature Teacher - Rerun

Meet Hayley Adams! She is a new math teacher in the Upper School this year. Before coming to MSA she ran her own tutoring business during and after college, where she helped students from middle school to college in math and physics. She believes "that the classroom is a place where students should feel comfortable enough to ask questions, where students learn about success and failure, and how to come back from failure, and where students aren't worried about how to pass the next test, but instead are focused on learning how to solve problems." She likes how friendly her co-workers are and that they are also dedicated to the success of the students. Outside of school she loves the out of doors, watching a good thunderstorm, and going storm chasing. Her dog, Cirrus, goes hiking and swimming with her. Favorite food? Stir fry! Currently she is reading Pat Conroy's book, "South of Broad." Here is something interesting! Hayley interned with the National Weather Service and actually issued an official severe thunderstorm warning. She is also certified to release weather balloons!

Welcome to Mill Springs!

Underwear for Harvey

Thanks to everyone who generously brought in packages of undies to send to the displaced people in the path of the hurricanes. Altogether, students and faculty brought in between 40 and 50 packages of undies for boys, girls, men, and women. Some were decorated with characters, some were lovely colors, some were simple and plain. I think everyone who receives these packages will be happy and grateful that our school thought of their special need in these unusual times.   Small schools can do great things!

--Martha Muir, PreUpper Instructor

Moms in Prayer Group to Form

Last spring I remember thinking "our school needs prayer!" Over the summer God kept pressing this on my heart so I am starting a Moms In Prayer group at MSA.  From their website:  Moms in Prayer International is a worldwide ministry devoted to covering every child and every school in prayer. Started in 1984 in Abbotsford, British Columbia, we are now headquartered in beautiful Poway, California and have prayer groups in over 140 countries. Moms in Prayer exists because one mom felt a burden to pray for her children with another mom … and we have grown into a global movement of prayer. A movement made of moms like you.

Moms In Prayer will meet in the conference room in the Administration building at 8:20 every Tuesday for 30 minutes. I will honor your time by starting and ending on time. Although I hope we have people show up week after week, I know everyone is busy, so there is no long-term commitment. Come when you can. Our first gathering got moved (because of weather) to September 19 and more details will be provided then, or you can check out their website before.

Gods word says where two or three are gathered together in His name, He will be there also (Matt 18:20). I know our school will benefit from the power of prayer. I hope you will join me.  Contact me with any questions Michelle Weyant  770-377-4222 or weyantfamily@me.com.

It's Time for the Annual Food Drive

Let's get together to feed those in need! Please join us as our small community partners with the Atlanta Community Food Bank in order to take a bite out of hunger in Metro Atlanta. We have big goals this year, so we hope you will participate (and maybe bug a neighbor or two), because many hands make light work and big differences!

September 5 - October 20, 2017

Please do NOT bring glass items or perishables. Check out the list of the MOST NEEDED ITEMS.

American Literature

One Word

Financial Aid for College

Wednesday, September 27

Upper School Great Room

Are you confused about financial aid for college? Please come to our workshop and hear from an expert, Angie Harlow, Director of Financial Aid at Reinhardt University. She will be able to answer your questions. We had lots of positive feedback from parents about her presentation last year.

All Parents are invited - please RSVP here.

2017 Dyslexia Dash

International Dyslexia Association – Georgia Branch
WHEN:  Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 8:30 am

WHERE:  Perimeter Mall, Atlanta

Join other MSA runners and walkers as we celebrate October as Dyslexia Awareness Month in Georgia.  Mill Springs Academy is proud to be a sponsor of the Dyslexia Dash again this year. The funds raised go towards teacher training scholarships and other outreach initiatives.

USTAF Certified Course and Peachtree Qualifier

• Each 5K runner/walker receives a ribbon, t-shirt, nylon draw-string race bag, and lots of swag!
• Awards for top three in each age/gender category
• Kid-Zone with fun games and activities!
• Raffle Prizes!
• NEW!  Kids Dash!

RACE REGISTRATION:  https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-376574?raceId=9779

Price increases after 9/30.

Make sure you sign up to be a part of the MILL SPRINGS ACADEMY group/team and run with the Mustangs!!

Weekend Shirt - Get it While You Can!

This new t-shirt was created by our Parent Ambassador group for the sole purpose of getting the word out around town about Mill Springs Academy. That is why we call it our Weekend Shirt! The point is for everyone (parents, especially) to wear it on the weekend while you are running errands or out having fun. Someone may ask questions about the shirt or the logo, thus providing a terrific opportunity to share information about our wonderful school with the community, and that means the shirt is doing its job! Let's show our school pride all around town.
These shirts were given to all of our new students at orientation. But there are more and they are available to you for $14 each! All you have to do is go to the website, order yours today, then WEAR it and TALK about it! p.s. This is NOT approved as a uniform item but it is a great shirt to wear to the Dyslexia Dash!

Cursive isn't Gone yet!

Founder's Day

• Lunch provided by Chick-Fil-A
  
• Rock Climbing Wall with Spider Jumps
  
• Outdoor Laser Tag
  
• Two Giant Hamster Balls
  
• Bounce House
  

Rialto Theater Visit

Save the Date!

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