MSA Parent Update
January 18, 2018
Art Students Showcase at the Manatee County Fair
Congratulations to the following 7th grade students who have art on display at the Manatee County Fair from January 11th-21st.
Ziya Saffor
Gabriela Sanchez-Gomez
Jaylen Osborne
Raymond Smith
Megan McCabe
Bryan Garces-Stay
Liani Smart
Mikayla Lopez
Brendan Pomaybo
Arieana Lewis-Rogers
7th Grade student performs with the Perlman Music Program
We are very proud of her accomplishments and her outstanding representation of our school!!
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 9th from 1:00-4:30 and would like to participate in this event, please complete the form below.
Click Here to complete the Career Day participation form.
We will contact you to set up your times for presentation. Thank you in advance for helping our students learn more about the world after high school.
8th Grade participates in National Standards Assessment
A group of our 8th-graders will represent thousands of others across the country on February 20, 2018. Known as The Nation’s Report Card, NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students in the United States know and can do in a variety of subjects. Learn more at http://1.usa.gov/1jVs1Wt.
6th Grade Health Screenings - Feb. 13, 2018
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.
MSA will graduate our first Ivy League student this year!!
Zoe Zimmermann had not even changed out of her costume from a performance with the MSA Thespian Troupe when she discovered that she had been accepted to Brown University, a prestigious Ivy League university. She will now be the first student in MSA’s history to attend an Ivy League school.
Brown is located in Providence, Rhode Island. It is the seventh-oldest college in the U.S. and holds a slim acceptance rate of 8.3%, with over 32,000 applicaions every year. This year, Zoe was one of the lucky few who were offered a place in the incoming freshman class. She has been a student of MSA since 6th grade and, aside from keeping a 4.0 GPA and a rank at the top of her class, has participated in a variety of MSA extracurricular activities, such as mainstage musicals, Thespians, History Bowl, Mock Trial, German Club, and others.
Through dozens of performances on the MSA stage as well as academic challenges, MSA has helped Zoe develop her two passions: musical theatre and history. She will continue to pursue those in college by double-majoring in History and Theatre Arts, and hopefully also participating in extracurricular activities such as the Brown tap dance ensemble. Zoe extends the best of luck to every MSA student who is embarking on the journey to college. She never thought it would be possible to reach her dream college, but with hard work and dedication, Zoe proves anything is possible.
Attention 6th Grade Students - Shot Updates Required BEFORE starting 7th Grade
The State of Florida requires proof of immunization for all students entering 7th grade each year. This proof must be on the official State of Florida Immunization Form (DH680... the Blue Card) which is obtained from your doctor's office or the Health Department. The following immunizations must be documented on this form:
* Tetanus, Diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) - This is the update shot that you need for 7th Grade.
* Hepatitis B vaccine series
* Varicella vaccine or the year of disease
* Two doses of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)
Please see your doctor or the Health Department for more information and to assure that your child has met these requirements. This documentation must be submitted to the school before the first day of school next year (August 10). Students will not be allowed to come to school until these shot requirements are met. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
8th Grade Students going to High School
FSA State Assessments are Coming
If you have any questions related to this test administration, please contact our Testing Coordinator, 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 are available on the FSA Portal at www.FSAssessments.org.
Scholarships Available
Parents of high school students: Did you know that the MSA High School Guidance Team posts scholarship opportunities on the school's website? Please click on the link https://www.msfta.org/Page/1554 to view the scholarships. The "Current Available Scholarship" link is updated on a regular basis, so please check back often.
Applications for 2018-2019
January 29, 2018 - 6th Grade
January 30, 2018 - Grades 7 and 8
February 1, 2018 - High School
Also, a reminder to all currently enrolled 8th grade students: You must apply, write an essay on why you want to stay at MSA for high school, and be interviewed BEFORE you are accepted into the high school program.
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.
Mark Your Calendar - Godspell at MSA
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, and may not have a hood.
- 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 in 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 as the weather gets colder.
Checking School Announcements
Please be sure to keep up with what is going on here at MSA!
Upcoming Events
January 2018
19 - Evening of Dance - 7:00
20 - Evening of Dance - 2:00
22 - Encore Cafe - 6:00
23 - Variety Show Auditions - 5:00
25 - Greek Plays - 6:30
26 - Greek Plays - 6:30
26 - HEAT Nationals Preview - 7:00
27-28 - NDA Sunshine Classic
29 - 6th Grade Open House for Prospective Students - 6:00
30 - 7-8 Grades Open House for Prospective Students - 6:00
February 2018
1 - HS Open House for Prospective Students - 6:00
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