MSA Parent Update
December 18, 2019
As we enter our winter break, we hope that everyone gets some time to relax, rejuvenate, and spend time with family and friends this holiday season. .
Check out what is going on here at the school:
Winter Recess
From everyone at MSA, we hope you have a restful and happy Holiday Season!!
Report Cards - 2nd Quarter
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
Applications for the 2020-2021 School Year
January 14, 2020 - 6th Grade
January 15, 2020 - 7th-8th Grade
January 16, 2020 - High School
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.
Use AMAZON SMILE for your Holiday Shopping
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 your 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!!
Additional Fencing - January 2020
There will be some foot traffic changes as we return. So please pay extra attention when we return to school for the upcoming changes.
Congratulations to the Junior Thespians
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.
6th Grade Health Screenings - January 21, 2020
If you do not desire these services for your child, you must write a letter to the 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.
Display at UTC Mall
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 7th from 1:00-4:30 and would like to participate in this event, please complete the survey link below.
Click here to complete the Survey
We will contact you to set up your times for presentation. Any parents can present - help us make careers come alive for our 8th grade students!! Thank you in advance for helping our students learn more about the world after high school.
New - MSA Outerwear Letterman Jackets
As you know, for increased security on campus, MSA does not allow any non-uniform clothing in secured areas. For students who are interested, we now have available MSA Letterman Jackets that can be ordered and customized with your child's name on them.
There are middle school and high school jackets, so make sure to click on the correct one as you order. Sample jackets are displayed in the school store, but all jackets must be ordered through our uniform partner, Manatee Apparel Graphics.
If you have any questions, please contact our school store.
11th and 12th Grade Students - Interested in the Military?
Checking School Announcements
Please be sure to keep up with what is going on here at MSA!
Upcoming Events
December 2019
20 - End of Quarter 2/Semester 1
21-January 6th - Winter Recess
January 2020
7 - First Day Back to School!!
10 - Winter Wonderland Dance (Grades 6-9) - 6:00-8:00
11 - HEAT Competition Preview Performance - 7:00
14 - 6th Grade Open House (for Prospective Students) - 6:00
15 - 7th and 8th Grades Open House (for Prospective Students) - 6:00
16 - High School Open House (for Prospective Students) - 6:00
20 - No School - MLK Day
21 - 6th Grade Health Screening
23 - School of Rock (Theatre Performance) - 7:00
24 - School of Rock (Theatre Performance) - 7:00
25 - School of Rock (Theatre Performance) - 7:00
30 - Variety Show - 7:00
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