News & Events

May 31, 2011

We are taking applications for Kindergarten through fifth grade for Fall 2011 at this time. Please let family, friends and co-workers know we are accepting applications for all grade levels. Please have them call the office at 755-5012 to set up an appointment for a tour of our school.
 
Woo! Every student in our school will have their own computer at school next year. Thank you parents for your fundraising to make this become real!
 
We are going to a 100% digital reading program. All of our reading books are coming home for the summer. The reading books do not have to be returned.
We have 18 yearbooks left over. If you would like to purchase one the cost is $20.00 per book. Please come in or send in $20.00 (check or money order made payable to MSAS) in an envelope labeled yearbook and your child’s name. The books will be sold on a first come first serve basis.
 
Join us Friday, June 3 at 8:30 a.m. for our last talent show led by Nathan B. There will also be performances from; Miss Lane’s, Mrs. Earl’s, Mrs. Fraser’s, Mrs. Peace’s and Mr. J”s classes.
 
Friday, June 3 is also an early release day. Please check your child’s release time.
 
Thursday, June 9 is the last day of school and an early release day. Students will be presented with individual awards and report cards will go home on this last day.

 
The Gecko Squad reported we had two classes with 100% school shirts and proper shoes. Congratulations to Mrs. Venable’s and Mrs. Lanier’s students who were treated to an ice-cream float party.
 
Monday, June 6 is ART DAY! Please send your child with an old shirt or art smock to protect their clothing.
 
It is important for all children to bring a refillable water bottle every day with plain water. We are asking that plain water only be sent in water bottles. Students may bring another drink for lunch but only plain water will be allowed inside the classrooms.
 
Please continue to save your box top labels through the summer and turn them in to your child’s teacher next year.
 
Remember, if you drink Coke products to go online and register your points or send them in and Mrs. Allan will register the points for you. You may collect them through the summer and send them in next school year if you are unable to register them online.
 
The Tarpon Springs fieldtrip June 7 is now full.
 
Please contact Custom Creations to place your school uniform order at 941-758-2700. Their address is 2270 Whitfield Park Ave, Sarasota FL. 34243. It is important for all students to wear a school uniform every day.
 
Spring picture returns and payments are due now. Please remember all pictures you do not purchase must be returned to the office. Lifetouch will contact you if pictures are not returned or payment has not been received.

Dates to Remember:
May 31 and June 1 5th Grade Over Night Trip to Busch Gardens
Thursday, June 2 Robot Day
Friday, June 3 (8:30 a.m.) Talent show and Classroom awards
Friday, June 3 Early Release
Monday, June 6 Art Day
Tuesday, June 7 Tarpon Springs Fieldtrip
Thursday, June 9 Last Day of School - Early Release
Thursday, August 18 Open House for 2011-2012 school year
Monday, August 22 First Day of School for 2011-2012
 

Early Release schedule for
Friday, June 3 and Thursday, June 9:

Buses 11:30
Mrs. Boler/Ms. Lane 11:30
Mrs. Cook/Mrs. Peace 11:30
Mrs. Venable/ Mrs. Russo 11:35
Mrs. Peace/Mrs. Lanier 11:35
Mrs. Taylor/Mrs. Fraser 11:40
Mrs. Earl/Mr. J 11:40



Remember at Manatee School of Arts and Sciences doors open at 8:00 a.m. with school beginning at 8:15. Wednesday’s are not an early release day for our students.