MSA Parent Update
February 23, 2021
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Check out what is going on here at the school:
6th Grade Elective Information Night
This is a reminder that you are invited to the 7th grade elective information night program, which is being held on Monday, March 1, 2021.The virtual presentation will start promptly at 6:00. You will receive a link to the meeting in your email on the 1st.
Students will choose their electives for their 7th Grade year starting March 2nd. Please attend this virtual meeting so you have more information to help your child choose their classes for next school year.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Devine at devinet@msfta.org. See you there!!
Face Mask Reminder
Option Change Requests
To ensure MSA students meet all graduation and promotion requirements we are notifying you that students can no longer make option changes after the following dates for the 2020/2021 school year: (This does not include students subject to quarantine due to Covid 19)
Seniors - Friday, February 26th - Seniors can no longer switch to Option 2. Students requesting to return to Option 1 will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Students in grades 6-11 - Friday, March 12th - Students can no longer switch to Option 2. Students requesting to return to Option 1 will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
If you have questions about an option change please email tquin@msaschool.org.
State Assessments Are Coming!!
If you have any questions related to this test administration, please contact our Director of Testing and Data, Mrs. McGirr, at dmcgirr@msaschool.org or (941) 721-6800 extension 1022. 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.
Attention 6th Grade Parents - Required Shots BEFORE Entering 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.
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Please be sure to keep up with what is going on here at MSA!
Upcoming Events
March 2021
12 - No School - Records Day
15 - 19 - Spring Break
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About Us
Email: devinet@msfta.org
Website: www.msfta.org
Location: 700 Haben Boulevard, Palmetto, FL, United States
Phone: 941-721-6800