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!

MA NEWS 10/15/12

Happy Monday!

This Saturday, October 20th is the Harvest Party from 6-8pm in the gymnasium. There will be food, fun, and games. Remember to bring in an already carved or decorated pumpkin if you would like to participate in the pumpkin contest. Votes will be cast with spare change and the proceeds will go to Student Council.

Wednesday, October 17th, the 2nd Grade class will be going to The Country Mill, apple orchard, and pumpkin patch for a field trip. They will be leaving at 8:30 and returning at noon.

*SAVE THE DATE * There will be a pancake breakfast at Applebee's on November 3rd from 8-10am. The proceeds will go to the Athletic Department. Please see attachment for the ticket order form.

CU in School will be coming to our school to start taking deposits on Tuesday, November 6th. If your child would like to set up an account with the Marshall Community Credit Union, forms are available in the office. There will be a CU in School kickoff presentation at Opening Ceremony on October 22.

Saturday, November 3rd from 8pm to 11pm there will be a scavenger hunt for grades 8-12 at the school. There will be food and prizes. Any parents that would like to be in the scavenger hunt, please contact Leslie Katz at katzl@marshallacademy.org or the school office at 269-781-6330.

Change War started today for Michigan VS. Michigan State. Bring in change to vote for you favorite team! All proceeds will go towards athletics/playground equipment.

Have a wonderful week!

MA News 10/2/12

Happy October! Here's the latest....

MEAP testing begins next week. Please make sure your child eats well and gets a good night sleep, so he/she can give their best performance.

Pizza forms for October were due Monday. Please turn them in, no later than tomorrow, if your child would like pizza lunch this month. The cost is $14 for the month.

Sports News~ Way to go Tekonsha Indians. We won our homecoming game by 2 points! Nice work!

Tonight's (Tuesday, October 2nd) Girls Middle School Volleyball at Paragon will start at 4:30 instead of 5:00 and October 16th the game against Pansophia has been CANCELLED :(

Girls Volleyball will be selling pumpkins again this Friday immediately after school. Prices range form $1-$4.

MAPA NEWS~ Save the Date~ The Fall Harvest Party is scheduled for Saturday, October 20th, from 6-8pm. There will be lots of food and games. We hope to see everyone there!

There will be hot dog lunch this Friday, October 5th.

Hot dogs $1.50, Cheese dog $2, Nacho chips w/ cheese $2, Chips .50 and juice box .50.

ELEMENTARY STUDENTS will need a form filled out along with their money. Please remember to put your child's name on the form.

We are in need of substitute teachers. Stop by the office and pick up a sub packet, if you are interested or know anyone who is looking for some part-time work.

Thank you and have a great week!