MSA will be participating in the Anderson Area YMCA Reindeer Run Elementary School Competition (K5-5th grade) for a chance to win $500 or possibly even $1,000. A few years ago we were the champions for FIVE years in a row with the highest % participation (staff & K5-5th grade students). We would like to start another multi-year streak! Please use the QR code on the green flyer that was sent home with your student or stop by the school office by Friday, November 19 to pick up a copy of the flyer (or use this link to register). Registration must be completed by noon on Sunday, November 21 to count toward the school competition. The event day is Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Anderson Area YMCA.

**If you do not select our school group then you will not receive the discount and MSA will not be able to get credit for your registration. To be counted toward the school competition, our school must be selected under the "Join a Team" option!

Covid-19 Vaccine CDC Recommendations and Guidelines update:

This week, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that children 5 to 11 years old be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine. CDC now expands vaccine recommendations to about 28 million children in the United States in this age group and allows providers to begin vaccinating them as soon as possible.

Please contact your healthcare provider to discuss the vaccine and if it is appropriate for your child. MSA will NOT offer a Covid vaccine or a flu vaccine clinic this year. Locally, the best resource for receiving the Covid-19 vaccine and the flu vaccine is AnMed Health, your child's healthcare provider's office or your local neighborhood pharmacy.

MSA Covid Testing Update:

MSA Covid Testing will continue to be offered on Monday and Friday mornings from 7:30-11. Covid-19 Saliva PCR testing is available for all MSA Employees and Lower El thru High School students.

If you have symptoms or a known exposure, a drive thru option is available. Upon arrival, call the MSA Main Office number and alert the attendant that you are outside. I will come to you as soon as possible.

Please have your QR code ready, remain masked while receiving your testing kit. If you are interested in testing and have not registered previously, please email me directly for registration instructions at schoolnurse@msasc.org.

Additionally, a parent needs to be present and offer assistance in specimen collection for the younger age groups.

***Please note that occasionally, the testing dates may alter for a variety of reasons. Any change to the schedule will be announced prior to the testing date, if possible.

Montessori Families,

One of Montessori School of Anderson’s Four Pillars is Service to Others. MSA has participated in community service on and off campus for decades. This time of year we are asking you to join us in giving back to the community by supporting some local charities. We are sending home this bag to be filled with some “blessings” for the Anderson Community. Please return it to school by Tuesday, November 23 for our Community Blessing at our Peace Plaza.

We are collecting the following items: canned foods (especially super-large cans), rice, pasta, pasta sauces, peanut butter, jelly, and dried beans.

“Lunch Foods” - single-serve soups with pop tops, small boxes of raisins, fruit cups, drink boxes, and crackers (Nabs).

In addition, personal toiletry items - individual-size shampoos, soaps, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpastes, detergent and bleach, diapers, and wipes.

Don’t forget our MSA Gamecocks & Tigers for People Bowl!

Thank you for your generosity! Together we can help many!