MA News 12/5/12

School News~

Progress reports went home yesterday. One copy should be signed and returned to school.

Christmas vacation starts on Monday, December 24th and school will be back in session of Monday, January 7th.

Grades 8-12 have adopted families for Christmas. Please talk to your child for the details.

Music News~

Thursday, December 6th the Chorus will be taking a field trip to the Marshall Rehabilitation Nursing Home (Atrium). They will depart MA at 1:45 and return by 3:00pm. All Chorus students must have a signed permission slip to attend.

Sports News~

Reminder~ The Middle School Boys Basketball team will be practicing off campus on Wednesday, December 5th and Wednesday, December 12th. They will be practicing at Cook's Prairie Church from 3:30 to 5:30. Transportation to and from Cook's Prairie Church WILL be provided by the school; however, if you would prefer to pick up your player the address is 6020 23 Mile Rd in Homer, MI. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Newland at newlandl@marshallacademy.org

MAPA NEWS~

Pizza forms were due Monday. If you would still like to purchase pizza for the month of December, please send in $10.50 by tomorrow morning. 

MAPA is raffling off a 4ft stocking filled with all sorts of goodies. Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. The drawing will be at Opening Ceremony on Dec. 14th. Good luck!

Holiday Babysitting~ Need to get your Christmas shopping done? December 8th MAPA is sponsoring an afternoon of babysitting from 1:00 to 5:00pm. Activities will include crafts, snack, games and a movie for $10 per child ($30 max per family). The event is for all academy students and their siblings that are potty trained. Please stop in the office for a form.

"Stuff the Bus" has been a huge success so far! Thanks to those that have donated. Monday we collected can goods and today we collected dry/boxed goods. If you forgot, these items are still being accepted. Here is the schedule for the rest of the week.

Wednesday peanut butter and jelly

Thursday-toiletries

Friday-dry breakfast food

 

Thanks and have a great week!

MA News 11/27/12

School News~

Pizza forms went home on Monday. Pizza money is due no later than Monday, December 3rd. Please see attachment for a form.

HS Social Night

Social night will be hosted by the yearbook class on Saturday,December 1st from 6-10 pm. It costs $5 dollars and tickets can be purchased through November 29. There will be food, drinks, games, music, movies, gingerbread-making, and an ugly sweater contest.

Music News-

Our Chorus will be caroling Downtown Marshall this Friday, November 30th, at 6:00pm and 7:00pm for the Instrument Ensemble. Please remember to dress warm. More details to come.

Our Chorus will be singing at the Marshall Rehabilitation Nursing Home (Atrium) in Marshall on Thursday, Dec. 6th. This will be a field trip during the school day from 1:45 to 3:00. Mr. Knoch is in need of drivers. Permission slips are due by Tuesday, December 4th. Please see attachment.

~Save the date~ Christmas Concert Thursday, December 20th. The vocal portion starts at 6:30pm and the band portion at approx. 7:30pm.

MAPA News~

The Christmas tree sale is going on now( immediately after school, in the parking lot) until Friday, November 30th and on Saturday, December 1st from 9-11:30am. All trees are $25. Get yours before we run out.

MAPA wants to "Stuff the Bus" during the week of December 3rd through December 7th with non perishable goods to donated to a local food bank. Each day will have a different theme.

Monday 12/3 is can goods day

Tuesday 12/4 is dry/boxed goods day.

Wednesday 12/5 is peanut butter and jelly day

Thursday 12/6 is toiletries day

Friday 12/7 is dry breakfast food day

Holiday Shopping Babysitting

Need an afternoon to start or finish your holiday shopping? MAPA is sponsoring an afternoon of babysitting from 1:00pm -5:00pm. Activities include crafts, snack, games, and a movie for $10.00 per child, $30.00 maximum per family. This event is for all academy students and their siblings who are potty trained. Please see attachment for a form.

Thank you and have a great week!

MA News 11/13/12

School News~

Thanksgiving is next week! Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday there will be no school. (November 21st-November 23rd)

If you forgot to turn in your MA spirit wear order form and you would still like to order, the deadline has been extended to this Thursday November 15th. The order will be placed on Friday, so we will be unable to accept late orders.

 

Sports News~

The Pansophia Basketball Game for MS Boys has changed to 6:00pm on Thursday, November 15th.

MAPA & NHS/ NJHS News~

MAPA and NHS/NJHS will be selling fresh cut Christmas trees on:

Monday, November 26th through Friday, November 30th after school until 4:30 in the parking lot.

Saturday, December 1st from 9-11:30

All trees only $25!

If you would like to order gift cards for Christmas, we have a list of vendors in the office. you may also go to www.glscrip.com to view a list. Please email your scrip orders (gift card) orders to Mary Stage at stagem@marshallacademy.org. We also have some gift cards on hand in the office. These make great teacher gifts as well :)

Art News~

Art to Remember packets were due Monday. Please turn your packets in asap. If you would like to keep the magnet, please enclose a $5. Thanks for help fund the Art Department.

Music News~

There is no after school band today or tomorrow due to play rehearsals.

Drama News~

Marshall Academy presents THE GOLDEN COCKEREL adapted for the stage by our senior, Andrew Holtz.

The play is this Sunday, November 18th at 2:00pm in the gymnasium. $4/adult $2 student/child. We hope to see you there!

Have a great week!

MA News 10/30/012

School News~

Reminder~ IT IS THE END OF THE FIRST MARKING PERIOD THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND. THERE WILL BE A HALF DAY & ALL STUDENTS WILL DISMISS AT 11:30.

Conference slips were sent home. If you didn't receive one from your child, they are available in the office. These are due on Friday, November 2nd.

CU In School starts Tuesday, November 6th. Remember to bring in your deposits! If you need to open an account, there are forms available in the office. Remember little deposits each week add up :) If your child  would like to help out with CU in School, volunteer forms are available too.

PICTURE RETAKES WILL BE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5th. If you would like your child to have retakes, a new picture form must be filled out. Picture forms are available in the office.

Student Council News~

HS Scavenger Hunt~ 8-12th Grade Scavenger Hunt is this Saturday night, November 3rd from 8-11PM. Tickets are $5. Ticket sales have been extended to Friday.

 

Drama News~

~Save the Date~ The High School Play, The Golden Cockerel, will be Sunday, November 18th at 2 PM. The Golden Cockerel is a Russian Fable adapted for the stage by senior Andrew Holtz.

ART NEWS~

Art to Remember is coming again for grades K-6! In a couple weeks your child will be bringing home an order envelope containing: your child's artwork, a 4"x5" preview magnet featuring your child's artwork that can be purchased, and a letter explaining the program and product prices, brochure, and order form. The money earned will be used to purchase materials and supplies for the art room.

MUSIC NEWS~

There will be not be Chorus on Wednesday morning, October 31st.

Varsity band will be performing two songs during opening ceremony on Wednesday, October 31st

SPORTS NEWS~

The Applebee's Pancake breakfast is this Saturday, November 3rd from 8:00am to 10:00am at the Marshall Applebee's. Tickets are $5 each, $20 max per family. Tickets are available in the office. We hope to see you there! All proceeds will go to the Athletic Department.

Varsity boys & girls basketball practice starts Monday, November 12th. Every student that would like to participate, must have a sports physical on file dated after April 15, 2012.

MAPA NEWS~

MAPA would like to provide food for the teachers during Parent/Teacher conferences. If you would like to contribute, please contact the office for a list of items that are being requested.

NEXT WEEK THERE WILL NOT BE SCHOOL ON THURSDAY OR FRIDAY, November 8th and 9th.

That's all folks.....

MA NEWS 10/23/12

Hello.....Lots of upcoming events!!!!

SCHOOL NEWS:

School pictures have gone home. If you didn't purchase a package, but would like to, there are order forms in the office. If you would like your child to have retakes, you will need to return your picture package and fill out a new form. Picture retakes are MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5th.

The End of the First Marking Period is Friday, November 2nd. ALL STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED AT 11:30.

Parent/ Teacher conferences will be Wednesday, November 7th from 5-8pm and Thursday November 8th, from 8am -11:30am.

THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ON NOVEMBER 8th & 9th.

Conference forms will go home Monday, October 29th, and will need to be returned by Friday, November 2nd. Teachers will schedule conferences on Monday, November 5th and you will be notified of your time on Tuesday.

November 3rd is the HS Scavenger Hunt! It will be from 8-11pm at the school. Tickets are $5.

Monday, November 5th is Kellogg Community college night from 6-8pm at the Kellogg Arena (1 McCamly Square, Battle Creek). Over 50 colleges and universities will be represented along with the Military.There will be a financial aid presentation from 6:30-7:15 and representatives will be available for questions.

MAPA NEWS:

Thank you to all the families that came out for the Harvest Party. We had a great turn out! We hope that everyone had a great time!

The next MAPA meeting is Tuesday, November 13th. All parents are invited.

The next Hot Dog lunch will be Friday, November 16th. All proceeds will fund the Art Department.

Pizza forms went home this week. Order forms and payment are due by Monday, October 29th.

Thanks to MAPA and the parents that donated money to Ms. Renkowski, now all High School students will receive issues of Upfront Magazine! This magazine features, national and international news, articles for debate, and political cartoons. Awesome!

SPORTS NEWS:

MS Boys Basketball will start Monday, November 29th. A sports physical is required in order to participate. The first game will be Thursday, November 8th (more details to come).

There will be a Pancake Breakfast at Applebee's on Saturday, November 3rd from 8-10am. All proceeds will go to the Athletic Department. Tickets are available for purchase at the office or some athletes are selling them as well. Tickets are $5 each or $20 max. per family. Tickets include ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES, sausage, and your choice of coffee, milk, or juice.

On October 27th from 5-8pm, there will be a Jr. High and Varsity Football party. Notices are going home with the players today with the details.

Thank you and have a great week!

Harvest Party!

Remember the Harvest Party is tomorrow night, Oct. 20th, from 6-8pm. The whole family is invited. There will be plenty of food, fun, & games. Also, there will be an artist on sight doing sketched portraits for $3. Student Council will be holding a pumpkin contest. If you have an already carved or decorated pumpkin that you would like to enter, don't forget to bring it with you. We hope to see everyone there!

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MICHIGAN VS. MICHIGAN STATE CHANGE WAR

 

The winner MICHIGAN STATE raised $187.17!

Michigan raised $89.49

In 4 days, there was a total of $276.66 raised for playground equipment!!!!

 

There will be a jeans day tomorrow, Friday, October 19^th, but you must wear MICHIGAN STATE colors!

 Remember jeans must be school appropriate (no holes, tears, etc).

Thanks to all those that participated!