September 20, 2019 | Vol 13, Iss 6, No 438

NEWSLETTER

Enjoy All of Your Moments

My week started with a greeting by a beautiful deer just as I drove onto campus Monday, he was standing by the paper box until I spooked him. Also on Monday, our new administrative assistant came on board. Jennifer Slaker now answers the phone when you call the school's main number and we are excited to have her here finally. There have been Volleyball and Soccer games almost each day this week, and today has been the International Appreciation Day in the Upper School.

By the time you read this Newsletter I will have spent a fabulous night in Orlando and be on a cruise ship that leaves Port Canaveral, heading into the Atlantic Ocean, bound for Nassau. I will probably be wearing my sparkly, purple mouse ears as we set sail (at least until the headband pinches my head). We are sailing with the Mouse, yes 12 adults, no children - with the Mouse. I plan to enjoy the beautiful scenery, blue waters and friendship. I hope you take advantage of whatever scenery you come upon this weekend, and enjoy all of your moments with friends and family. Enjoy your weekend!

(Sunset in Bonaire in 2008 - picture from my previous cruise)

THIS WEEK'S NEWS

Statistical Sampling

Students in Statistics were able to eat their class supplies last week. We are studying sampling in statistics.

Fine Arts Spotlight

Joaquin Campos, a new student in Communication Arts, is doing a great job in Brenda Smith’s Art 1 class.

Wrestling Info Meeting

The start of the new Wrestling season is less than a month away (we begin October 14th).

Just So You Know....

Any food left over from Mini Day was donated to our local fire departments.

Interested in Swimming?

We will be having an interest meeting on Wednesday, September 25 at 2:45pm in Coach Josh’s room (PreUpper 2nd on left) for any students in Grades 6 and up who would like to join this year’s Mustangs Swim Team.

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.

Best Tool for Visualizing Math

In Middle School, 5th Grade Math students are learning to use Base 10 Blocks and Area Models to visualize multi-digit multiplication.

Dyslexia Dash

Join Mill Springs Academy students, teachers, families, and friends for the 2019 Dyslexia Dash Saturday, October 19.

Meet this Year’s Milk. Magazine Staff

In class, Milk. journalists spend time note-taking and discussing issues confronting journalism today; thus far, that includes the First Amendment, restoring faith in oft-maligned journalists as well social media’s palpable influence on Citizen Journalism and the case of the truth.

Teaming Up!

The Technology and Art Departments have joined efforts to improve the learning opportunities for our art students this year.

Visitor Check In - Clarification

Last week we indicated that everyone should check in including parents. Well while that is true, it should have stated that you should check in/out in the Admin building if you are on campus to do some business and will be staying more than the few moments it takes to check your child out from your school.

Georgia's First People

Lower School students in social studies class have been learning about Georgia’s first people.

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:

Parent University Presents ....

MSA Parents are invited to join us for our first Parent University (Parent U) Monday, September 23, at 8:30 am in the Middle School Community Room (room 201).

How Technology can be of Assistance to You or Your Student

COMMUNITY CARES & CONCERNS

The Edge Family

The Orred Family

The Smallwood Family

The Smith 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