MCAA’s Dragon Tales March 2015

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Sadie Hawkins Dance

Come to the dance Friday, March 13th 7-10PM at the MHS cafeteria Come as a superhero or a villain. Tickets are $6 singles, $10 couples and $8 per person at the door.

Attention Artists!

Submit your artwork to MHS Small Business for their bi-annual art contest. Submit by March 31st. Pick up submission forms in Room G101.

There will be an Art Show and reception at The Brick on May 1st. All submissions are due to Mr. Buckley no later than April 17th.

MARYSVILLE CHARTER ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS

DRAGON TALES

Beginning Drama program presents “Shrek Jr.” A family friendly Musical Comedy about an Ogre named Shrek, a princess named Fiona, a talking donkey and a myriad of hilarious characters from Lord Farquad to Pinocchio to Gingy (the gingerbread man). Follow Shrek on an epic

journey where he finds friendship, adventure and what he thought never possible true love!

Ticket prices: $10 for adults and $5 for children

Show times are: Friday March 27th 7pm,

Saturday March 28th 2pm and 7pm (2 shows)

Sunday March 29th at 2pm

Poster design by MCAA student Michelle Yang

Congratulations to Daniella Spadini and Mr. Buckley for submitting the winning newsletter name. They will each

receive a $20 Starbuck’s gift card.

MCAA’s Dragon Tales March 2015

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Tim Malone, Principal

Dear Parents,

I am happy to report that 79% of our students made the honor roll for the fall 2014 semester. Such a high

percentage is not achievable without the support from parents at home. Thank you for being involved in your student’s academic life.

I also want to thank all the parents who came

out to clean and organize the theater and our

storage room. This was done over three days,

including an entire weekend. Thanks to these

parents, we are now better able to access

materials for set building and store items for

future set builds.

On March 17 and 18, we will have the very

important California High School Exit Exam

administration. If you are a 10th grade parent,

please be sure your son/daughter gets plenty

of sleep and is at school on time so he/she

does not have to rush in order to begin the

exam.

In March, we will also be treated to a

production of “Shrek Jr.” The Beginning and

Intermediate Drama students, along with Mr.

Soltus, have been working hard in preparing

for opening day on March 27. Please come

out and enjoy the show.

Sincerely,

Tim Malone

Many Thanks to Our Volunteers!

Shrek Set Building/Painting: Jim and Aileen Day, Jamie and Nancy Ordaz, Dennis

Mathews Movie Night: Sheila Kelly and Michael

Houston Donations: Sheila Kelly and Michael

Houston Winter Ball: Sheila Kelly and Michael

Houston, Brenda Wallace, Heather and Jay Zucco

Dessert and Dance: Roni Kump, Jenny Warner

Shrek Meeting: Jamie and Nancy Ordaz, Jenny Warner, Roseann Morales, Megan

Eichner Music Editing: Talina Hagler

Shrek Rehearsal Chaperone: Jenny Warner Lenaea Chaperones: Corinna Hayes and

Valeri Mathews

Theatre Clean-Up

An extra special thank you to everyone involved with the January theatre clean-up. Over 3 full days, a 40 yard dumpster was filled with old & broken items, storage areas were cleaned and organized, the stage area was cleaned, and supplies were stored. Over 120+ man-hours were donated! Jeff , Lovena & Kimi DeCamp, Jim, Aileen, Cameron & Charlie Day, Allyson Wadkins, Julie Barkley, Molly Enderton, Valeri & Dennis Mathews, Jenny Warner, Tracey Fuschich. Thank you to the MCAA staff Gabe Coombs, Bonny Vipperman, Paul Vang and Tim Malone who made it possible.

20 + Hour Volunteers!

Corinna Hayes Roseann MoralesJenny Warner Allyson Wadkins Sheila Kelly Michael Houston

Congratulations!

MCAA’s Dragon Tales March 2015

Counseling Corner Counselor: Christy Spade, 749-6157 X6232, cspade@mjusd.com

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Hello MCAA Students and Parents,

Second semester is well under way and believe it or not it is almost time to start thinking about classes for next year! Later this month or sometime in April I will be talking to students about their plans for next year. The process will be a little different this year in that

students will be asked to take their registration paperwork home to discuss with a parent/guardian so watch for that in the coming weeks. If you have questions about the process or your child’s course selection please feel free to contact me.

QuickReg Program: This series of Saturday workshops is designed to help seniors who plan to enroll next year with the Yuba College registration process. A representative from Yuba visited the Economics classes and explained the program prior to the first set of workshops. Those students who completed the first phase should have received an appointment and study guide for the upcoming Placement Exam workshop (March 14th or 21st). Encourage your senior to take time to prepare for this incredibly important test…it could save them time and money in the future! Next up: Meeting with a Yuba counselor and priority registration for summer/fall classes at the final workshop on April 25th.

Juniors who took the PSAT in the fall received their results last month. In addition to their results they received a lot of useful resources to help them better prepare for the SAT. Students should take advantage of these personalized resources as well as online test prep resources such as Khan Academy (www.khanacademy.com) and Exam Focus (www.examfocus.com). Any juniors planning to attend a 4-year university directly after high school are strongly encouraged to take the SAT this spring. The upcoming spring SAT dates are May 2nd and June 6th and students are typically required to register a month in advance. Students can register for the SAT, find practice materials and more information on the CollegeBoard website (www.collegeboard.org).

Reminder: Sophomores will be taking the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) for the first time this month on March 17th and 18th. Please make every effort to have your child in school, well rested and prepared to take this very important test. Math and English teachers have been working with all students on skills and strategies needed to successfully pass the CAHSEE. A minimum passing score is 350 (380 is proficient) and once a section has been passed it does not have to be taken again.

Seniors: Want free money to attend college?? More and more scholarship opportunities are becoming available. Seniors are encouraged to give me their e-mail address if they would like to receive scholarship updates. They will be noted in the bulletin; however, more detailed information regarding the requirements will be sent to those students who provide an e-mail address. Additionally, students are encouraged to check the Scholarship Binder in the Counseling Office regularly. Some current local scholarships: Sutter-Yuba Realtors Association, Marysville Unified Teachers Association, Mary Aaron Memorial, Rideout Foundation, John & Freda Monnot and much more.

And finally, our two remaining Student of the Quarter selections for this year were Alayna Koen (2nd Quarter) and Angelica Gomer (3rd Quarter). Congratulations!! Happy Spring, Christy Spade

MCAA Students of the Quarter, Alayna Koen (L) and Angelica Gomer (R), with Exchange Club Members

Dragon Tales March 2015

MCAA SPOTLIGHT

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Attendance Office NewsIf 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. Third quarter report cards will be mailed home March 26.

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

ScienceThe 8th graders are learning about

acids, bases and organic molecules. Lab experiments and an upcoming research project are keeping students engaged and learning. In chemistry, we will be having a guest speaker from the California Air Resources Board to speak with us about air quality in California. He is a professional chemist who will also impart words of wisdom about college and careers in the sciences.

On April 1st, a group of 24 8th grade

girls will be attending a Math and Science

Conference sponsored by the American

Association of University Women (AAUW) at

Yuba College. The ladies will attend

seminars presented by women who have

careers in the fields of math and science;

ranging from forensic scientists to surgeons

to engineers. It’s a great opportunity!

On a personal note, I will be having

a baby in early May! The substitute until the

end of the year will be Ellie Oliver, who is an

MCAA alumnus and has a Bachelor’s of

Science degree in Biology.

She is excited to be teaching science in my

absence and will do a great job.

~Emily Ellsomre

Science/Graphic Arts/Yearbook

In Earth Science we are finishing up the Climate unit and will be starting on the Ocean Unit. 8th grade we are finishing up our large chemistry unit and going on to motion and forces. Graphic Arts are busy with various school posters for upcoming events. Yearbook is working hard on their final deadline.

~Doreen McDowell

7th graders: Emma McFarland, Bella Zucco, Arlin

Ordaz, and Patrick St. John are safely measuring

chemicals to extract DNA from strawberries.

Ways to Help at MCAA Send in BOXTOPS for Education found on General Mills products Have a Target card? Designate MCAA Shop at Save Mart or Food Max? Pick up a S.H.A.R.E.S. card in the office. Farmers Marketplace: Drop receipts in the office, MCAA will get 2% back. Volunteer! call MCAA 749-6157

Our earning to date for the year for Box Tops for Education is $238.00

Dragon Tales March 2015

MCAA EVENT CALENDAR MAR 3 Block 9 MAR 10 Block 9 MAR 13 Sadie Hawkins Dance MAR 17 Exit Exam 10th Grade MAR 18 Exit Exam 10th Grade *MAR 19 Staff Planning Day-Minimum Day MAR 24 Spring Pictures MAR 27 Shrek Jr. 7PM MAR 28 Shrek Jr. 2PM and 7PM MAR 29 Shrek Jr. 2PM APR 2 Senior Showcase APR 3 SPRING BREAK BEGINS APR 13 RETURN TO SCHOOL- Odd day APR 14 Block 9 APR 17 Staff Planning Day-Minimum Day APR 17 SWAT Dance APR 21 Block 9 APR 22-25 Music Dept.- Disneyland Trip APR 28 Block 9- Walk for the Arts MAY 1 French Night 7PM MAY 5 AP Calculus Test 8AM MAY 5 Block 9 MAY 6 CST Science Test- 8th & 10th Grade MAY 7 CST Science Test- 8th and 10th Grade, School Site Council 3:15PM, Open House 6pm MAY 7-9 Oliver 7PM MAY 10 Oliver 2PM MAY 12 Block 9, Exit Exam 11th and 12th MAY 13 AP English test 8AM MAY 15-16 Oliver 7PM

MAY 17 Oliver 2PM MAY 19 Block 9 MAY 21 Beginning Band Concert 6:00PM MAY 21 Staff Planning Day-Minimum Day MAY 22-23 Showcase 7PM MAY 25 Memorial Day-NO SCHOOL MAY 26 Piano I, II & III Concert 5PM MAY 27 Jazz Band, Guitar, and Drum Line Concert 6PM MAY 28 Choral/Vocal Concert 6PM MAY 29 Strings Concert 6:30PM MAY 30 Prom JUN 1 Finals 1 & 3, Awards Night, Release Time 12:50PM JUN 2 Finals 2 & 4, Promotion Practice, Release Time 12:50PM JUN 3 Finals 5 & 7, Senior Breakfast, Graduation Practice, Release Time 12:50PM JUN 4 Finals 6 & 8, Promotion 5PM, Graduation 7:30PM, Release Time 12:50PM JUN 5 Last Day of School, Day on the Green, Media Fest, Release Time 1:50PM, Minimum Day, End of Semester

SCHEDULED EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE CHECK FOR UPDATES ON THE MCAA WEBSITE:http://mjusdcharter.ss4.sharpschool.com

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Lenaea High School Theatre Festival: 20 MCAA students participated in the

Lenaea festival early February. Over 62 high schools participated in plays, scenes, singing,

and workshops. Congratulations to our winners: Dillon Ruhl: Monologues & Duo

Scenes,Charlie Diamond: Duo Scenes, Pippa Fuschich: Duo Scenes and Acting, Gabrielle

Hayes: Musical Theatre, Duo Scenes and One- Act Plays.

Poetry Out Loud Competition: Congratulations to Charlie Diamond, Yuba

County Winner and Gabrielle Hayes, Yuba

County Runner up. Charlie will compete at the

State Finals in March.

Music Department Meetings:

March 10th, 6pm in M-1

April 14th, 6pm in M-1

This will be the final trip meeting with updates and itinerary.

Marysville Charter Academy For The Arts Marysville Joint Unified School District 1919 B ST Marysville, CA 95901 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

NEW!!Collect and save Labels for Education from soup, cereal and snacks to dairy products turn labels into the office. For a participating product list go to www.labelsforeducation.com

MCAA SCHEUDLE:

MAR 3 Block 9 MAR 10 Block 9 MAR 13 Sadie Hawkins Dance MAR 17 Exit Exam 10th Grade MAR 18 Exit Exam 10th Grade *MAR 19 Staff Planning Day-Minimum Day MAR 24 Spring Pictures MAR 27 Shrek Jr. 7PM MAR 28 Shrek Jr. 2PM and 7PM MAR 29 Shrek Jr. 2PM APR 2 Senior Showcase APR 3 SPRING BREAK BEGINS APR 13 RETURN TO SCHOOL- Odd day

COMING SOON: SENIOR SHOWCASE April 2nd!

DVDs Now available in office: Starflight, Forgiven & Merry Wives

$10

MCAA is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016

school year.

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