September 27, 2019 | Vol 13, Iss 7, No 439

NEWSLETTER

There's No Place Like Home

Soccer, Volleyball, Bowling, Cross Country - something everyday! We ended the week with Flex Friday and Booster Pizza. In the middle of all that fun and competition, we LEARNED stuff, make sure you read about that below. We have had an awesome week and we hope you have too!

When I returned on Tuesday from my vacation (pictured above are the blue waters of Castaway Cay, Bahamas) I felt like I had been gone an eternity, which I guess is a good thing since I was really only away from Thursday through Monday. As much fun as it was, it is always good to come home. I am glad to be here, as Dorothy says, "There's no place like home."

We will see you Monday - remember early dismissal next Friday. Have a terrific weekend!

THIS WEEK'S NEWS

Excited about Forensics

This year, there are many parts of Forensics that I am looking forward to. The first is having experiences outside of the classroom.

Striking Mustangs

Please congratulate Zach Hale (pictured), Randall Robinson, Jack Buckley, and Jeffery Naszcyniec on their first win against The Cottage School

students sitting at their desks with their computers

Jazzy 1920's

Communication Arts 7th grade Social Studies and 8th grade World Cultures classes began research for the annual Communication Arts cultural festival!

We need your Box Tops and Coke Caps!

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

Celebrating Culture

This past Friday Upper School celebrated International Appreciation Day. It was an opportunity for the students to take pride in and show what they have learned about their own ,or others' culture.

How Technology can be of Assistance to You or Your Student

Joyce Derr, a certified Speech and Language Pathologist and Debbie Brineman, a certified Occupational instructor, who each have more than 30 years of experience, will share their extensive knowledge of the latest tools, apps, and devices to support learners.

Fine Arts Spotlight

Middle School Art Students have been busy this week starting new sculpture projects.

CALENDAR - Teacher Work Day

We have an upcoming early dismissal day that is a teacher work day so we can prepare for the upcoming student conferences, please make sure this is on your calendar.

boys standing in front of the lockers holding up their paperwork

Colonies of America

In Middle School's 5th grade History class these past two weeks, we have been researching the 13 Colonies of America.

Conference Schedule

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

Fox in a Box

The Lower School students had a fantastic program last Friday called, "Fox in a Box."

38th Annual Founder's Day

Please mark your calendars and plan on attending MSA's 38th Annual Founder's Day.

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 Smith Family

The Thorne Family

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