MSA Parent Update
December 6, 2019
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:
Midterm Exams for High School Classes
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 Recess
Improv Club - December 6th - 6:00
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 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!!
Looking for a Special Holiday Gift?
Notes from the College and Career Center
FAFSA Night for Seniors
Donut Forget the FAFSA was a huge success. We helped 21 MSA families submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Several students were also able to complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA), which includes Bright Futures and many other scholarships available to Florida high school seniors. Seniors should complete the FAFSA and the FFAA Bright Futures applications ASAP. Do it before you eat your Thanksgiving Dinner! #CashForCollege #LiveTheArts
We are thankful for our wonderful community partners who helped us make Donut forget the FAFSA a success. Thanks to Reach Manatee, Unidos Now (Esther and Corey are awesome), and SCF Financial Aid who sent 2 volunteers! Shout out to the Unidos Now MSA Club and Denise McGirr who greeted our families and served the donuts. Special thanks to Kelly Hillman and her Social Media Team for their support. To our MSA family we are so happy that many of you were able to submit the FAFSA. If you have not filled out the FAFSA and need help please contact Mrs. Quin at tquin@msaschool.org.
Hey Seniors
Show Mrs. Quin PROOF you have filled out the FAFSA and the FFAA/Bright Futures apps and win one of two show passes for you and a friend to attend the following shows for free....School of Rock, Oliver, Variety Show, Dance Excellence and Music Excellence. Drawing will be held on Dec 20th at noon. Sign up with in Mrs. Quin's office.
All County Orchestra Members
Thespians Compete November 23, 2019
Members from both groups will be moving on to their respective state competitions in the Spring!! Congratulations to them all for their hard work and dedication!!
High School Thespian Results
Junior Thespian Results
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.
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.
Snowbirds are here!!
Thank you for your attention to this increasing problem of school tardies.
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 out 8th grade students!! Thank you in advance for helping our students learn more about the world after high school.
Car Loop
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
Join Parents for Charter Schools
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.
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 thorough our uniform partner, Manatee Appareal Graphics.
If you have any questions, please contact our school store.
Moving or New Contact Info?
We appreciate your help with updating our records.
Checking School Announcements
Please be sure to keep up with what is going on here at MSA!
Upcoming Events
December 2019
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
21-January 6th - Winter Recess
January 2020
7 - 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