Dragon Tales April 2016
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MARYSVILLE CHARTER ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS
DRAGON TALES
MCAA’s Beginning Drama Presents
ONE WEEKEND ONLY!!
Disney’s ALICE IN WONDERLAND Jr.
7pm April 22nd and April 23rd
2pm April 23rd and April 24th
Look for us under Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts or use the link from the MCAA webpage.
MCAA PTSA
Visit at:
www.mcaaptsa.com or
MCAA PTSA
MCAA Music Committee
Dragon Tales April 2016
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TIM MALONE, PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents,
It is already April and we
still have much to
accomplish this school
year. We have state
testing, drama
productions, a visual art display, a blood drive,
French Night, the prom and much more. For dates
and times for the above mentioned events and
others please see the appropriate section of this
newsletter.
I want to thank all of the parents that helped with
our spaghetti dinner fundraiser. We raised almost
$3,000.00 for our students. Also, by the time you
receive this newsletter, we will have had our “Walk
for the Arts” fundraiser. Thank you for supporting
that fundraiser as well.
During the state testing window, which for us is
April 25th through May 13th, we need to make sure
that all of our 7th, 8th, and 11th grade students get
plenty of rest and attend each day.
All of our 12th grade students who have a 3.0 or
above GPA are eligible for a $500 senior scholarship
from our PTSA. There will be six of these
scholarships available. Please see Bonny for more
information. The deadline is April 29th. Thank you
PTSA for making these scholarships available.
I know I am biased but I do believe that MCAA has
the best, most involved parents, students, and staff
in the district. I appreciate all that you do for our
school.
Sincerely,
Tim Malone
Note from Ms. Atkins and VOLUNTEER REQUESTS
Hello:
Thanks to all involved in the recent and forthcoming productions. They were and promise to be very entertaining and wonderful public testaments to the value of an arts education. I know how much work was entailed for students and parents and am a grateful admirer. An update on our promising students in academic classes.
Students of English 12 and AP had the opportunity to attend a performance of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night in Sacramento. It was delightful and they felt well prepared for the fast-and-loose of Shakespearean speech.
Latin students are preparing a chapter of Winnie the Pooh to be performed in Latin and English . An ancient Roman menu will accompany this event. Date to be announced. Parents of Latin students are invited.
Délices de France – our annual French Night- will take place on Friday May 6 at 7pm in the Auditorium. Students will perform a bilingual play, accompanied by performances of classical ballet and music. We will be cooking in the MHS kitchen on Thursday and Friday from 1:30 – 4 and are in need of parent volunteers, both for those times, and for the evening’s performance from 6 to 9, setting up tables on the stage, preparing food service , and monitoring during the performance.
Set prep would also be welcome. The setting is the interior of a small hotel. No scene changes.
Thank you in advance, all volunteers!
~Ms.Atkins
Dragon Tales April 2016
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Hello MCAA Students and Parents,
Happy Spring! It’s hard to believe we are already more than half way through second semester. The Counseling Office has been busy with registration for next year’s classes. Any students who
missed out on this opportunity will be called in to make their selections. We have only entered course requests at this time so any students still needing to put in their requests haven’t missed out on anything, I promise! The schedule for next year will be finalized in the coming months using the information gathered through the course request process. Although there is no perfect schedule that allows all students to get every course they want, every effort will be made to limit conflicts whenever possible so students can get as many of the courses they need/want. If you have any questions about your student’s schedule for next year, please feel free to contact me.
The deadline is just around the corner for those seniors who plan to attend a 4-year university to submit their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR). Even though students are often faced with difficult decisions when trying to determine where to go, they must meet all university deadlines in order to continue to be eligible. Most colleges require students to submit a SIR by May 1st. Any students planning to attend community college in the fall who need assistance with the enrollment process should stop by the Counseling Office for help.
Reminder: Juniors who plan to attend a 4-year university directly after high school should consider taking the SAT or ACT this spring. Remaining test dates are May 7th and June 4th for the SAT and June 11th for the ACT. Students can register online at www.collegeboard.org (SAT) or www.actstudent.org (ACT). Any students who qualify for free/reduced lunch can also qualify for two free fee waivers to take either test. See me for fee waivers or more information. Juniors should also be starting to seriously consider their options after high school. The application process for 4-year universities typically starts in the fall of senior year so students should have a good idea of where they want to apply when school begins in August. Research can be done online (www.csumentor.edu, www.universityofcalifornia.edu, www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org are some examples) or by visiting campuses in person.
With promotion just around the corner, 8th graders need to be aware of their grades. Students are required to have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 over all four quarters to be eligible to participate in the promotion ceremony. Now that 3rd quarter grades have posted I will once again be working with any students who are not currently meeting that requirement.
Any high school students interested in taking courses at Yuba College over the summer or during the fall should check the schedule of classes on the college’s website (yc.yccd.edu) to see what is being offered. An application must be completed and students interested in taking math or English need to take a placement exam. Additionally, students need paperwork from me. Students will be allowed to begin registering in early May. If you have questions about this process, please contact me.
And finally, congratulations to Rhiannon Diamond! She competed in the Marysville Rotary Speech contest last month and did a fantastic job!! She came in second place. Way to go Rae…you make MCAA proud!
Christy Spade
Counselor: Christy Spade, 749-6157 x6232 [email protected]
Counseling Corner
Dragon Tales April 2016
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Join the MCAA PTSA! Membership is only $10 for Adults & $5 for Students.
Meetings are generally held the first Monday of each month Room 7.
MUSIC COMMITTEE MEETINGS: 1st Tuesday of the Month in M-1
Any questions please contact MCAA PTSA President, Colleen at 530-870-3794
Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts
Blood Drive Friday, April 22nd 6 9am – 1pm
Located in the Bloodmobile
Sign up for an appointment in the Quad Area or the Main Office.
**ALL students require a signed parental consent form (even 18 year-olds).
All participants will receive a FREE t-shirt and earn MyBloodSource Rewards to
redeem online for great items!
Please eat and drink plenty of fluids Please bring Donor Card or photo ID Minimum 110 pounds & generally health Minimum 17 years-old 16 with parental consent)
DONATIONS REQUEST:
The 9th Grade class is looking for donations for the movie
night fundraiser on April 29th. Donations of sodas, candy and snacks would be greatly appreciated. Please label the items as “For the 9th Grade Class” and drop off items in the office.
Dragon Tales April 2016
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Don’t Miss FRENCH NIGHT MAY 6, 2016! 7pm.
MCAA EXCEL CLUB MEMBERS volunteered to help set up the Exchange Club’s Officer of the Year Awards dinner in February. Way to go Dragons!
Dragon Tales April 2016
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Clothing Drive Donations: Misty Granger, Melissa Alexander, Sokuntheary Hughes, Stephanie Dorman, Shelley Fish, Mandy Gray, Katie Keith, John and
Linda Summers, Mary Driscoll, Adrianne Snider, Kathleen Vogler, Jennifer Lansis, Kendra Vining, Xochtil Velarde, Terry Xiong Costume Donations:
Angela Nunez Set Painting: Mara and Jose Araujo, Leon Frazier, Carmen Gibbs, Robert Krampitz, Jaime and Nancy Ordaz, Beth Parah, Adrianne Snider Set Building: Jerry Fish Showcase: Shelley and Jerry Fish, Don Keith Dance and Dessert: Shelley and Jerry Fish Donations: Ken Cross, Ana Farcas Dance Recital: Stephanie Dorman Music Donations: Kris Kelly Music Committee Meetings: Joanne McDaniels Spaghetti Dinner: Mandy Gray, Rick Eaves, Danyelle Lubeck, Shayne Eaves, Riley Eaves, Marco and Juliana Manzano, Katie and Patrick Martin, Scott Snider Musicality: Don Keith Strings Donation: Katie Keith Alice in Wonderland: Taya Koranda PTSA: Levesque Family Office Donations: Guillermo Mancilla Sadie’s Dance: Juliana Manzano, Brenda Wallace GATE Field Trip: Marco Manzano Drama Donations: Adrianne Snider, Brenda Wallace
20+ Hours Mara and Jose Araujo~Marco and Juliana Manzano~Nancy and Jaime
Ordaz~Adrianne and Scott Snider~Brenda Wallace~Terry Xiong
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS!
Attendance Office News Dear Parents, Please help keep our school attendance percentage up! If your child has a doctor, dentist, or personal appointment, it really helps our school if they can be present part of the day. Please call me to verify your child’s absences, also for absences of 1 day or more please call me to arrange short term independent study. Students with perfect attendance for the 2015-2016 school year will receive a $25.00 gift certificate. Fourth quarter progress reports will be mailed home on May 5. If you need information to create an Aeries account to check grades and missing assignments, come in to the office or call me. Sincerely, Brenda Brown Counseling Secretary 749-6148
Dragon Tales April 2016
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MCAA Resources
MATH TUTORING:
Math Tutoring is available from one of our math teachers everyday after school 3:00-4:00pm.
Monday DeVlaming Room E1
Tuesday Land Room 12
Wednesday McLennan Room 13
Thursday DeVlaming Room E1
Friday By Appointment Only
ENGLISH TUTORING:
English Tutoring is available from one of our English Teachers 3:00-4:00pm
Tuesday Ms. Dornfeld Room E3
Wednesday Ms. Atkins Room 7
Thursday Ms. King Room E3
AERIES:
Parents and Students did you know you can monitor assignments and grades via AERIES? Parent and student accounts are available.
You will need to create an account:
1. Go to mjusd.com
2. Select Parents or Students Tab
3. Select aeries.net Portal
4. Click on instructions to create a new account.
5. Contact the office if you need any additional information.
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For more information call:Yuba-Sutter Archery Association
American Indian Education Program, (530) 749-6196
Youth SessionsMondays & Thursdays
Open to students ages 12 to 18 years
and enrolled in schools in Yuba or Sutter County
Instruction and equipment is provided.
FREE3:00 to
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$5 Adult
$2.50 Under 18 years
September to May 20, 2016
ASYCC After School Activities include: roller skating, cooking, beading/jewelry making, sewing, tutoring and much more!!! For students grades 3-12. Monday-Thursday: 3pm-6pm Friday: 3pm-5pm
Community Resources
Dragon Tales April 2016
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TEACHER WISH LISTS
Parents requested a list of classroom/office item that parents or community members could purchase to support the school and or be used towards their volunteer hours. If you would like to donate teachers have stated their wishes for their classrooms. For each $10 in items donated= 1 hour of volunteer time. Please don’t forget to bring in your receipts to the office and log your hours. Please call the office with any donations so that the lists can be updated.
WHAT A GREAT WAY TO DIRECTLY MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN OUR CLASSROOMS!
EACH $10 IN ITEMS DONATED=1 VOLUNTEER HOUR
Mr. Land:
TI 83 Graphing CalculatorsNeed 5-10 but even one would be helpful
(5-6) Boxes of Crayola Markers
(1) Triple Hole Puncher
Ms. Duckels:
Ultra Fine Multi Colored Sharpies
Multi Colored Expo Markers
Ms. Ramirez: Index Cards
Dance Department:
Writable blank CD’s
CD individual cases
Box of black pens (2)
Large Address Label Sheets
Safety Pins- All sizes
Mr. deVlaming:
12 Pack Expo Dry Erase Markers (Black)
12 Pack Paper-Mate Flair Pens (Black)
Heavy Duty Stapler
X-Acto School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener
Pencils
Binder Paper (College Ruled)
24 Pack Colored Sharpies
Ms. McDowell:
(2) SD Card reader (for transferring from camera to computer)
(6) 16g Flash Drives
Digital Cameras for yearbook
Ms. Marks:
Expo Dry Erase Pens
Printer
Rhythm Instruments
Book Shelves
Weisgerber:
Packs of Photo Glossy Paper for inkjet printers 4x6 or 8x10
Any tripods new or used for video or photo
Old mechanical clocks to other small objects for still lives
Costumes for videos, preferably period clothing
Ms. Mathews:
Large Electric pencil sharpener
Ms. King:
8 1/2 x 11 Colored construction paper
Colored Sharpies
Colored Pencils
Bookshelf (3-5 Shelves any color)
Ms. Ellsmore:
Sticky notes all sizes
Rulers
Tape Dispensers
Paper Clips (large and small)
Manila Envelopes
Colored Sharpies
Manila Folders (9” x 12”)
Mr. Noble:
(2) Airburst Rocket Kit by Exceptional Flying Products (for 8th grade science)
Dragon Tales April 2016
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Mar. 25th Spring Break Begins Apr. 4th School Resumes Apr. 4th PTSA Meeting Apr. 5th Walk for the Arts Apr. 5th Block 9 Apr. 8th Senior Showcase 7pm Apr. 14th Staff Planning Day- Minimum Day Apr. 15th Choir- Great America Trip Apr. 16th Choir- Great America Trip Apr. 22nd Blood Drive 8am-1pm Apr. 22nd Alice in Winderland 7pm Apr. 23rd Alice in Wonderland 2pm & 7pm Apr. 24th Alice in Wonderland2 pm Apr. 25th-May 13th Test Window (tentative) May 2nd PTSA Meeting May 5th Site Council Meeting 3pm May 6th French Night May 7th Prom *May 13th Dance Recital 7pm May 16th Piano Recital 5pm & 6:30pm May 17th Block 9 May 17th Choir Recital 6pm
May 18th Band Recital 6pm May 19th Strings Concert 5:30pm & 7:30pm May 20th SWAT Dance May 23rd Awards Night May 26th Senior Breakfast May 27th Finals 1 & 3 Release Time 12:50pm May 30th Memorial Day- NO SCHOOL May 31st Finals 2 & 4 Release Time 12:50pm May 31st Promotion Practice 1pm Jun. 1st Finals 5 & 7 Release Time 12:50pm Jun. 1st Graduation Practice 1pm Jun. 2nd Finals 6 & 8 Release Time 12:50pm Jun. 2nd Promotion 5pm, Graduation 7pm Jun. 3rd Last Day of School, Day on the Green, Media Fest
* Change in schedule
MCAA EVENT CALENDER- SPRING SEMESTER
S.H.A.R.E.S CARD CHANGES!
Your old S.H.A.R.E.S. cards will no longer work after March 31, 2016. Keep supporting the organizations you love every time you shop.
How do I signup? Shoppers can sign up for the Shares program at http://www.escrip.com/shares/ Will my S.H.A.R.E.S. card continue to work? No, beginning April 1, carrying a S.H.A.R.E.S. card will no longer be necessary, so the card will be obsolete. All you will need at checkout is to enter the phone number or your Save Smart card you used when you signed up
Dragon Tales April 2016
CONTACT MCAA: 749-6157 �10 UPCOMING MCAA EVENTS:
Apr. 4th School Resumes Apr. 4th PTSA Meeting Apr. 5th Walk for the Arts Apr. 5th Block 9 Apr. 8th Senior Showcase 7pm Apr. 14th Staff Planning Day- Minimum Day Apr. 15th Choir- Great America Trip
Apr. 16th Choir- Great America Trip Apr. 22nd Blood Drive 8am-1pm Apr. 22nd Alice in Wonderland 7pm Apr. 23rd Alice in Wonderland 2pm & 7pm Apr. 24th Alice in Wonderland 2 pm Apr. 25th-May 13th Test Window
Marysville Charter Academy For The Arts Marysville Joint Unified School District 1919 B ST Marysville, CA 95901
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Do you know a classroom or school that would like a visit from our students from the Musical Theatre class to perform Mary Poppins? Bookings are available in April. Please contact the
office for details.
Don’t Miss French Night, Friday May 6, 2016 7pm in the auditorium
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