October 4, 2019 | Vol 13, Iss 8, No 440

NEWSLETTER

Pledge of Allegiance

This has been a fabulous week, we shared a couple photos from the MarineLab trip in Key Largo via Facebook. We held a fire drill, athletic team photos were taken, there was an evening workshop on Assistive Technology, There have been Soccer, Volleyball, and Cross Country events as we begin to wrap up the fall sports season. Today is an early dismissal day, which gives the teachers a chance to prepare for the upcoming conferences Last night our Volleyball team took home the championship trophy (pictured above) and Mia Nemesh was the MVP (top center of the photo) - CONGRATULATIONS to all of you and your coaches, you have worked hard and EARNED it! (Thank you to Volleyball mom, Karen Adair for sending the photo to me.)

Everyday this week I have noticed that the Middle School starts their morning by saying the Pledge of Allegiance downstairs in their Great Room. I wondered if we did that at all anymore. Now that I am in a building with students, I know the answer to that. Some of you may have wondered too. Enjoy the upcoming weekend, looks like it is finally going to be fall y'all!

THIS WEEK'S NEWS

Thank You Mike Nemesh!

Karen and I would like to give a great big "Thank You" to Mike Nemesh!

Feature Teacher

Meet Caila Prestidge. Caila is an Upper School language arts instructor.

Science Behind Slime

This past week for Flex Friday, “The Science Behind Making Slime,” was presented.

Fine Arts Spotlight

Meet Middle School student Trey Stormont!

We need your Box Tops and Coke Caps!

Box Tops, Coke Caps (PowerAde, Minute Maid, and Dasani), are due by Friday, October 18.

ADHD Awareness Month

Since October is ADHD Awareness Month we would like to share some articles and resources that may be of interest to you

Coffee after Carpool - October 7

Join your fellow MSA parents for coffee on Monday, September 9! Just drop your kids off at school and come on over to the Starbucks (at the intersection of Crabapple and Houze Roads - 12330 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta) right after.

Vocabulary is a Kahoot!

Middle School Grades 5 and 6 English Language Arts classes worked really hard on a new vocabulary unit in the Wordly Wise series over the last week plus.

Conference Schedule

Conferences are coming up soon! If you haven't already heard about it from your principal, you will shortly.

Substitutes Wanted written on a chalk board

Interested in Subbing?

We are looking for individuals who might be interested in being a substitute teacher on occasion.

NO SCHOOL

Mill Springs Academy will be CLOSED as we observe Columbus Day on Monday, October 14th.

Lower's Level R's

In Lower School we have five Level R students this year.

ParentsWeb Tip - Contact Info

Did you know that you can find more than a home address and phone number in FACTS Family Online (ParentsWeb)?

Traveling Ancient Civilizations

Upper School's World History class is off to a fantastic start this semester! Students have been engaged in several activities as we traveled through ancient times.

Public Open House

If you know someone that might benefit from attending MSA, PLEASE invite them to an Open House or better yet bring them!

Parent University

Thank you to everyone who attended our first Parent University.

Calendar Changes

We have communicated some changes to the school calendar and wanted to gather them in one place for you. Please ensure that you mark these adjustments in your school calendar:

COMMUNITY CARES & CONCERNS

The Goodwin Family

The Smith Family

We don't usually share this kind of information but this is a unique situation. Michael Goodwin and his family lost their house and pets in a fire this past weekend. If you are able/interested in helping them with immediate needs we are providing the link for the Go Fund Me page that was set up by a friend. Michael is a language arts teacher in the Upper School. Thank you.

If there is ever a care or concern you would like to share with the community, please just email me at any time, I will be glad to include either names or situations. For privacy, I will only list names and claim ignorance if anyone asks me for details. Cheri