MSA Parent Update
December 7, 2018
We are nearing the end of the semester.. Please keep involved in what your children are doing at school. Ask them how they are doing in their classes. Be involved in their learning.
Check out what is going on here at the school:
High School Mid-Term Exams are Coming
Chamber Choir performed at Disney's Candlelight Procession
6TH GRADE - 2ND SEMESTER ARTS CLASSES
Also, for students going into the dance program this spring: We are in need of Grade 6 supplies:
Hand Sanitizer/ Kleenex/ Paper towels/ Band Aides/ Hair ties
Winter Break
Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. Auditions
APPLICATIONS FOR 2019-2020
January 29, 2019 - 6th Grade
January 31, 2019 - Grades 7 through 12
Thanks for all you do to make MSA a GREAT place. It is only with your support and helping us spread the good word about our school and programs that we can be more successful in the future.
Amazon Smile
Follow these directions to set up your amazon smile account:
1. Go to smile.amazon.com
2. Log into your account.
3. Choose Manatee School For the Arts as you charitable organization.
4. Shop as you would normally on Amazon.
5. A portion of your total is donated to the school!!
That is it - nothing more to do except direct your browser to a different place and choose the school as the benefactor of your shopping.
Thank you for your support!!
FSA STATE ASSESSMENTS ARE COMING
If you have any questions related to this test administration, please contact our Director of Testing and Data, Dr. Michael Higley at mhigley@maschool.org or (941) 721-6800, extension 1087. If you or your child would like to learn more about the FSA assessments, and specifically the ELA Writing Component Field Test, writing rubrics and other general information they are available on the FSA Portal at www.FSAssessments.org.
Parents for Charter Schools
Weather Getting Cooler
Please remember that as the weather gets colder, the uniform policy still is in effect and enforced.
Please note the following items:
- ONLY MSA sweatshirts are allowed inside the building during the school day
- Shirts worn under uniform shirts must be a solid color
- Students may not wear gloves, scarves, or hats during the school day. Leg warmers may only be worn below the knee.
- Blankets are not allowed at school at any time.
Students may wear jackets of their choice going to and from school, but they may not wear them in school. Students must wear ONLY MSA uniform apparel while at school.
Students will be allowed to wear jackets on the walk once the weather gets colder.
6th Grade Health Screenings - February 13, 2019
If you do not desire these services for your child, you must write a letter to your child's school. In your letter, state which of these health screenings you do not want your child to receive. Be sure to indicate your child's name and grade. The letter must be signed and dated by the child's parent or legal guardian.
8th Grade Career Day
We are looking for parents who would be interested in sharing their careers and experiences with our students. If you would be interested and available on February 6th from 1:00-4:30 and would like to participate in this event, please complete the survey link below.
Career Day Presentation Survey
We will contact you to set up your times for presentation. Any parents can present - help us make careers come alive for out 8th grade students!! Thank you in advance for helping our students learn more about the world after high school.
Looking for that special Holiday gift?
Snowbirds Are Here
Thank you for your attention to this increasing problem of school tardies.
After Hours Bus Number
Please use the number only for after school emergencies. Any other bus related questions should be made during school hours by calling the school's main number - 941-721-6800. Thank you.
PM Parent Pickup Reminders
Also, an important note about pick-up. Any student who is being picked up after school must be picked up in our parent pick-up loop. Asking your child to walk off campus to get picked up causes problems for the community and the private businesses that are in the neighborhood. We have a great relationship with all of our neighbors in the community, and we want to keep it this way. All parents are expected to follow the school procedure for student pick up by waiting patiently in the parent pickup loop after school.
Thank you for your attention to these important matters.
Car Loop
After School Performances
Thank you.
Checking School Announcements
Please be sure to keep up with what is going on here at MSA!
Upcoming Events
December 2018
10 - Chorus Concert - 6:00 and 7:30 (Same concert each performance)
11 - 6th Grade Variety Show Auditions (During School)
12 - Guitar Recital - Small Theatre - 7:00
17 - 7-12 Variety Show Auditions - 5:00
18 - Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. Auditions - 5:00
19 - MSA Rocks - Outdoor Stage - 6:00
19 - 6th Grade Variety Show - Large Theatre - 6:00
20 - HEAT Preview Night - 7:00
21 - Jazz Under the Stars - Outdoor Stage - 6:00
24- January 7 - No School - Winter Break
January 2019
8 - First Day back to School
Help us get the word out
About Us
Email: devinet@msfta.org
Website: www.msfta.org
Location: 700 Haben Boulevard, Palmetto, FL, United States
Phone: 941-721-6800