| Artwork of the Week  Communication Arts student Cole Reed replicated a painting by Paul Klee titled, "Der Goldfisch" as a three-dimensional mixed media sculpture. He is thrilled with his work and so were his peers who praised him for it in the studio.
Book Fair - RIGHT NOW! 
When: Friday, March 27th from 4-7pm Where: Barnes and Noble, North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta Events: MSA artwork will be on display, and at 6:30pm, MSA Drama will perform scenes from their upcoming show, Spamalot! If you can’t make it, you may also purchase for the Book Fair online from March 27th through April 4th. All proceeds benefit MSA Library. We are excited to share our Fine Arts talents with the community and hope to see you there!
Feature Teacher Meet Gail Kreher!  Gail has been teaching in our Upper School for 13 years. Her classes consist of the Senior Research & Composition and American Literature & Composition. Eleven of those years included advising 124 issues of Kickin' It Monthly. Before she came to MSA she taught at South Forsyth HS for 10 years and before that she worked as a weathercaster for a few different TV stations along the east coast. When asked what she loves about MSA she mentions the "sunny, delightful space, the freedom to teach with creativity and inspiration, as well as our amazing, never-boring TEENAGERS!" Her philosophy remains, "I want to light a fire for excellence within each of my students, to inspire them to realize and harness their intelligence and talents, spark for life, and to savor the resulting sense of accomplishment after pouring on all the effort they can muster." Gail is a celebrated, award winning teacher, the receipient of Disney's national Creative Teaching Award, "They chose me out of 10,000 applicants! It was an amazing experience!"
Life outside of Mill Springs includes reading Margaret Atwood's dystopian novels, questing to find the answer to the "Great Question of Being", her love of white flowers, and walking in the woods. She craves salads, but also enjoys "an unhealthy relationship with frozen yogurt and M&M's". A little known fact is that Gail's voice was used to test the original RCA satellites back in the 1970's! Thank you for what you do every day Gail!
The Minions Brought Winter ...  SO WE ARE MOVING INTO THE GYM!
The 2015 MSA Family Dinner and a Movie on Saturday, March 28th - TOMORROW. The fun begins at 6pm with a Pizza Dinner followed by music and games plus a showing of Despicable Me 2. Bring your blankets and chairs and join us for a night of FUN. The PVA will be selling pizza, drinks, and movie snacks plus we will have a Silent Auction of student artwork and raffles for Beats headphones and restaurant gift cards. CLICK HERE if you want to help that night. If you have questions, email Alison Stoddart at stoddarts@mac.com.
Baseball's Record Win 
The Mill Springs Baseball team broke their career record for runs scored in a game Thursday and did it in only two innings. The "Green Machine" used 17 hits to crush the Howard Hawks in a game that was stopped by the "mercy rule." Chandler Holt and Ty Harrell held the visitors to just one hit while striking out six. However, the story was the thunder from the MSA bats which resulted in the stampede. Ty Harrell, 7th Grader Tyler Goodwyn, and David Wells each had 3 hits with Ty and David smashing long doubles. Sophomore Brooks Buce ripped a towering triple to the left field fence for his first of two hits. Michael Flanigan also had two hits including a double. MSA scored 9 in the first inning and 19 in the hour long second inning which saw 26 Mustangs come to the plate. READ MORE ...
Thank You for "Dragon Tale" Dear Lower Schoolers,  Thank you for letting us observe your wonderful play from yesterday. I have to say, you Lower schoolers were packed with potential right when you were supposed to be. I don't think it could get any better than how you did (in a "wonderful" way that is.) I put "wonderful" in, because of the way you were supposed to act.
I would probably have recorded that to remember it, although I didn't have a recorder with me. Aaron Halbert, 6th Grade, Middle School
You are Invited! SENIOR PRESENTATIONS - April 1 and 2  You are invited to attend Senior Research Project Presentations, featuring the Class of 2015 – Wednesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 2, in the Upper School Great Room. Come see what all the talk is about! Senior English students spend several months researching, citing, and refining their formal papers and multi-media presentations. After Senior Projects, everything else seems like a breeze – including the first day of college. We hope to see you in the audience. To find the schedule click --> READ MORE.
The Nature of Exploration 
For my 8th grade non-fiction unit, we read Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World (a book that chronicles the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton and The Endurance). We then took a discussion-based test that focused on the nature of exploration. I thought I'd share with everyone a few responses- enjoy. Why do you think human beings feel the need to explore?
Human beings feel the need to explore because of curiosity. Curiosity has been driving humans to wonder and seek out their own personal questions. Everyone in their life has been curious of something. It's in our nature to seek out the unknown. Inspiration and creativity is what can be found when exploring. Perhaps, it's more than finding answers outside, but answers within ourselves. -Grace Shelton READ MORE
Spring Break Schedule
EARLY DISMISSAL Friday, April 3 SCHOOL CLOSED Monday, April 6 - Friday, April 10 Classes resume on Monday, April 13. Have a safe Spring Break!
Spring Break Survey 
Annually we do a survey to see what everyone is going to do for spring break. What are YOU going to do during Spring Break? Join in on the 5th Annual Spring Break Survey HERE!
The Motion of Music Guest Journalist - Matt Rankin, Junior, Upper School 
These past few weeks, Vaidehi’s Physics classes have been preparing songs themed towards previous chapters we have reviewed. After being divided into teams of two, Thomas Moore and I sat down and wrote a small poem. The poem put together the chapter of motion and we used the definitions and examples given to rhyme our way into a funny little song. The greatest part was presentation, where each duet got up and sang their song to the class. They were clever ones, funny ones, parodies, raps, and so on. The project itself was a good review of the learned concepts, fun to construct and presenting was a great time. We are learning about sound, music, frequencies, notes, interference and more. Some students used guitar and played the song while they sang. We plan on using our new project, panpipes, to present our songs again using these instruments to make it an even greater experience and lesson. Pictured: Alex Parman and Dylan Proper READ MORE
Mill Springs Academy is holding an Open House! Wednesday, April 15 9:00am Student Activity Center Did you know that Word of Mouth is by far the largest way families find their way to a Public Open House at Mill Springs Academy? So if you know someone with a child that might benefit from attending MSA, please invite them to our Open House or better yet bring them. If you haven’t attended one, an Open House provides potential parents with an overview of the school, a Fine Arts presentation, a parent perspective and a student perspective, a tour of the school and a chance to speak with the principal. It’s a great opportunity for them to get a feel for what we are all about. THANK YOU for sharing MSA!
Thank You for "Dragon Tale" Dear Lower School, Thanks for the show. All of you probably worked really hard on it so thanks. It was really funny, the costumes were really great and the acting was also great. Music and singing was great too. My favorite part was when the dragon came in and was defeated by the mirror and then the mirror broke. It was really great. From Freddie Butler, 5th Grade, Middle School
Mark Your Calendars 
PROM!!! Buy your dress or rent your tux, Prom is on Saturday, April 18. From 7:30 to 11:30pm. CASINO NIGHT... real black jack, poker, and craps table. Tickets should be on sale the week of April 13. Couples: $80 Singles: $45 Please contact Carolina Ayerbe for more information! (Pictured: Eric Siegel)
FORE!!!!  Please congratulate the MSA golf team on their victory over the Cottage School Wednesday, 95-128. Seventh grader Yates Smith led scoring with an 8 over 44, and Sophomore Michael Martin and Junior Jacob Cutchin followed with matching scores of 51. Overall, the team shot 26 strokes better than the day previously on the same course, and everyone who played can be proud of how they played.
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 6:30 and the performance starts at 7:00 pm. 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!
Congratulations 
Junior Communication Arts student Marshall Stoddart has earned an Academic Scholarship and a Merit Scholarship to attend the Rising Star program this summer at SCAD. Congratulations Marshall - that is really aswesome!
17th Annual Tee-off for Tech 
Please visit www.millsprings.org/golftourney for more information and to register.
Thank You for "Dragon Tale" Dear Lower School,
 I want to thank you for the play.
I liked the face paint and the effort that you put into making the play great. Bryce Dickerson, 5th Grade, Middle School
Winners at State Literary Festival  Please congratulate the First Place Pianist of ALL private schools in the state - Sammy Mishkin, the Second Place Boys' Vocal Soloist of ALL private schools in the state - Andrew Walker, and the Fourth Place Rhetorical Essayist of ALL private schools in the state - Alyssa Quatela!!!
These three just ROCKED (obviously) at the GISA Literary Festival State Competition in Valdosta this past Wednesday! (Pictured: Sammy, Alyssa, and Andrew) Congratulations to all of you!
Car Physics Guest Journalist - Maritza Silva, Upper School Senior 
On Wednesday during first period physics, Vaidehi took her class out to Thomas Moore’s, Ethan Reish’s, and Zach Goodelman’s cars to look under the hood. We had a mini version of a car shop class. Junior, Thomas Moore says "During physics we discussed rewiring my tail lights and how the circuit worked as well as opening up the hood of Zach G’s & Ethan R’s cars we explained how different parts of the engine function such as the fire triangle, air intake, how the throttle works and the different functions and how they work in harmony.” I think that is a really cool change from our everyday normal class schedule and was really exciting for the kids like Thomas to explain something that they are so passionate about.
Boys Win AAC Tennis Division 
Hats off to the varsity boys tennis team as we won the AAC Tennis Division by beating Cottage by a score of 28-12 out of a possible 36 total points on Wednesday. Jack Minozzi lead the run by winning his singles match with a score of 8-2 and he paired up with Conner Bollinger to win their doubles match by a score of 8-1. Only two regular season matches..., Oak Mountain yesterday and we travel to Flint River next Tuesday on the 31st. GISA Region will be at La Grange College on April 15th and the AAC Tennis Tournament that will be held here on April 27th. Way to go team!
Thank You for "Dragon Tale"
Dear Lower School,
 The play yesterday was off the hook. I mean with the face paint and swords. I was impressed about the dragon. I would give it 2 thumbs up. The noise scared me. I wished I could be in the play. Anyway I hope you do a next play soon and I'm looking forward to it.
Michael Fisher, 5th Grade, Middle School
Drama in Forensics Guest Journalist - Lauren Crisp, Senior, Upper School 
A new activity in Vaidehi's Forensics class brought two very different classes together in a quest for education. Patrick Rose's Stage Make-up class took large sheets of butcher paper and adorned them with fake blood spatters. These included both hand and footprints along with different sized spots of fake blood. Using their new knowledge of how real Forensic investigators analyze blood spatters found at crime scenes, the students of sixth period Forensic Science examined the sheets. They worked in teams to decide what must have occurred to cause the patterns on the sheet.
 This summer we are offering Summer School (for high schoolers), 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:
Let's be Social!  Wanna know what’s happening on campus during the week? Join us on the Social Scene. We have a few Pinterest boards with helpful and/or interesting information for parents, students and teachers. You can also follow us on Twitter (@millspringsacad) or Like us on FaceBook (Mill Springs Academy). We’ll post some things through the week that might be interesting, things you might not even see in the MSA Weekly News! So let’s get together on the Social Scene!
Support MSA PVA with Amazon  Support Mill Springs Academy PVA by shopping at Amazon Smile. When you shop at Amazon they will donate to Mill Springs Academy every time you shop. All you have to do is remember to select MSA as your charity the next time you shop at Amazon Smile. CLICK HERE to do that now!
You shop. Amazon gives. It's that simple!
Community Cares & Concerns
Please keep the following from our Community in your thoughts and prayers. 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 
Be great in little things. --St. Francis Xavier | 
Alexander Graham Bell said, "before anything else, preparation is key to success." The week has been full of preparation. We are busy preparing for the Book Fair and the Family Dinner. We also held a successful fire drill, preparing for emergency. Preparing for college with the College Coffee. The seniors are making final preparations for their Senior Presentations. Of course the students are preparing for Spring Break - I'm sure the teachers and parents are as well. Let it all be a success!
