MSA Parent Update
November 1, 2019
There is a lot going on now that the school year is picking up!! Please check out everything that is going on at MSA:
Pippin Opens Tonight
After School Performances
Thank you.
Parent Pickup Reminder
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.
No School - Thanksgiving Recess
School resumes on December 2nd!! Once school resumes, we are in the final stretch of the first semester. There are a lot of activities and concerts as well as exams for students in high school classes.
The end of 2019 will go fast!! Please be ready for it!!
Midterm Exams for High School Classes
AAA Academy Tutoring Sessions
Did you know there is free academic tutoring available each morning at MSA? That is correct! The members of the High School Advanced Academic Academy provide free academic tutoring each morning starting at 8:30 am. If your student needs additional academic support, this is a great opportunity for one-on-one help from our advanced high school students.
Students who would like to participate need to check in each morning with Ms. Izzo or Ms. Edwards in the cafeteria and then proceed to the appropriate classroom. Once they arrive at the classroom, they will sign in and begin working.
This is an excellent opportunity if your student is struggling academically. We have some amazing young adults who are ready and willing to help!
Please see the schedule of tutoring classrooms below.
Morning Tutoring Rooms:
Monday - Dormichev - Rm 4-210
Tuesday - Mazer – Portable 4
Wednesday - Neri – Rm 4-205
Thursday - Heath- 4-110
Friday - LeBuffe - Rm 203
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact our Advanced Academic Academy Advisor:
Toni Schmidt
941-721-6800 ext. 1165
Key Club holds Food for the Souls Event
Watch out for more information coming soon about classroom collection of cans. We will hold a contest between all teachers to collect the most cans!! Help us support those in need during this time of year.
Tae Kwon Do students compete at National Tournament
Our MSA TaeKwonDo students did fantastic at the National TKD Tournament, which was held at ESPN's Wide World of Sports on October 25th. Students placed in the following events:
Lily Seibert- Gold in Sparring, Silver in Forms
John Acevedo- Gold in Sparring
Roree Claprood- Silver in Sparring
Don Tran- Silver in Sparring, Silver in Forms
6th Grade Showcase Information
Every semester, the 6th grade students put on a showcase at MSA for parents, family, and friends to celebrate all that they have accomplished. This semester we will not only be presenting dance routines, but we will also be incorporating musical theater pieces as well! The students work extremely hard for a majority of the semester on creating a piece that they are proud to share with a live audience. This semester's show is entitled "Lion King Kids."
What will their costume be for the show? Great question! Semester 1 dance students need to wear their Black MSA Dance Pants and their NEW SHOW SHIRT. Semester 1 theater students will wear khaki shorts/pants and their show shirt. The show shirt will be ordered by your child’s teacher. The cost of the shirt is $10. Please turn your $10 t-shirt fee in by NOVEMBER 8th to your child's dance/theater teacher. Wearing a SHOW SHIRT helps the student feel like it is a special performance. After the showcase, the students can wear their SHOW SHIRT as a Friday shirt to school. Be sure your performer packs their costume in their backpack or in a separate dance bag the day of the show so they can change into their costume after school. Be sure to write your child's name in the tag of their shirt/pants.
SAVE THE DATES FOR THE 6TH GRADE SHOWCASE:
E, F, G PERIOD THEATER/DANCE-
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17TH 6:00pm & 7:30pm
A, B, C PERIOD THEATER/DANCE-
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18TH 6:00 & 7:30pm
***Bateristas, Inferno - Students perform in both shows both evenings
This is a MANDATORY performance for all sixth graders. This is the culminating activity for the 6th grade dancers/theater students, and it is a wonderful experience and opportunity. Please make every effort to arrange and provide their transportation from the performance, and help them to be prepared with their pants and their SHOW SHIRT.
The show run time for each performance is approximately 45 minutes. Students will stay after school until their shows are over. Parent pick up time each evening is 8:15pm. Dinner will be provided for the performers free of charge immediately after school on this day. Concession and good luck notes for performers will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the 6th grade team.
Tickets for the showcase will be available the week of the show during 6th grade lunch, and can be purchased from Ms. Castner or Mr. Bajjaly, or at the door if any are still available. Each ticket is $5.00. Please send money in an envelope with your child’s name on it and number of tickets needed. THESE SHOWS SELL OUT!! We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Children two and under sitting on your lap will not need a ticket. 6th grade performers do not need a ticket for the show they are dancing in, but if they choose to watch a show they are not performing in, they will need to purchase a ticket.
After the show, students will be seated at cafeteria tables by class. Please line up at your child's table to sign your dancer out after the performance has concluded. Dancers are not permitted to leave until this time for security measures.
We are so excited and looking forward to a wonderful performance!
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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 your benefactor of your shopping.
Thank you for your support!!
Cooler Weather Coming
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/jackets are allowed inside the secured areas 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.
Students must wear ONLY MSA uniform apparel while at school. This is for the safety and security of all out students while they are at school.
Moving or New Contact Info?
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Checking School Announcements
Please be sure to keep up with what is going on here at MSA!
Upcoming Events
November 2019
1 - Theatre Performance - Pippin - 7:00
2 - Theatre Performance - Pippin - 2:00 and 7:00
4 - School of Rock Auditions - Grades 7-12 - 5:00
5 - ESOL Parent Night - 6:00
7 - Veteran's Day Community Performance - 7:00
9 - TKD Testing - 10:00
11 - No School - Veteran's Day
12 - Piano Concerts - 6:00 and 7:30
14 - FAFSA Night - 6:00
25-29 - No School - Thanksgiving Recess
December 2019
2 - A. Frazier Class Performance - 6:00
3 - Band Concert - 7:00
4 - Oliver the Musical Auditions - 5:00
5 - Orchestra Concert - 7:00
6 - Improv Club - 6:00
9 - MS Chorus Concert - 6:00
9 - HS Chorus Concert - 7:30
10 - C. Frazier Class Performance - 6:00
11 - Advanced Guitar Recital - 7:00
12 - A Very Coleman Christmas - 6:00
13 - C. Frazier Class Performance - 6:00
16 - Variety Show Auditions - 5:00
17 - 6th Grade Class Performances - 6:00 & 7:30
18 - 6th Grade Class Performances - 6:00 & 7:30
19 - Jazz Under the Stars - 7:00
20 - End of Quarter 2/Semester 1
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Email: devinet@msfta.org
Website: www.msfta.org
Location: 700 Haben Boulevard, Palmetto, FL, United States
Phone: 941-721-6800