January 4, 2024

Mustang Message from Principal Privett

Happy New Year and welcome back! 

Jesus combines words like commandments and love. We don’t really like the word commandments in our culture, but Jesus says "if you soak in the love that I provide and keep my commandments, Our Father in Heaven will be glorified and you as my disciple will bear much good fruit". It is always our desire to walk and connect with Jesus Christ. He is our source of life who empowers us to be healthy vines that produce good fruit. Apart of Christ, I can do nothing. 

We are blessed to pursue abiding in Christ in our culture at Madison Academy. Thank you for providing this opportunity for your child. We invite you to join us on our journey as we move forward into this New Year.

Brian Privett

Upper School Principal

The MA Way is a time when High School students spend time with Mr. Privett, capturing the culture of Madison Academy and weekly announcements.



Upper School: The MA Way Library of Videos

Introducing Parent Square

We are excited to announce that Madison Academy has adopted a new form of school-to-home communication called ParentSquare. This unified communications platform informs parents and guardians and encourages greater engagement and connection with Madison Academy. It provides a safe way for administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to:

• Send and receive school newsletters and class information
• Alerts and emergency communications (email, text, app notifications, & voice)
• Share pictures, videos, and files
• Forms and digital signatures
• See calendar items
• RSVPs to events, sign-up for volunteer opportunities or parent/teacher appointments
• and much more, all in one centralized place!

Little Madison Academy and Madison Academy Elementary Schools will use ParentSquare for all communications, including classrooms, while Upper School teachers will continue using Canvas for classroom communication.  

Notifications of posts will be sent instantly to groups via daily digest emails. For even more convenience, individuals can elect to text messages or download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices). The best part is that individuals set personal preferences for how and when you receive notifications (view the how-to video link here).  

In the event of urgent alerts (such as weather events or lockdowns), MA will use email, text, app notifications, and voice calls to communicate with all points of contact associated with students in FACTS. Parent/student information is pulled from RenWeb/FACTS nightly. Any contact information should be changed here.

Be on the lookout for Upper School's Newsletter and the President’s Notes being sent out through Parent Square instead of Constant Contact within the next few weeks. 

Make-Up School Photos

Make-Up School Photos and Class Photos will take place next week.

Little MA: January 11

Elementary/Upper School: January 12 

Registration Open for

Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field

All 7-12 grade girls and boys are welcome to join us for this season on the Madison Academy Track and Field Team. Register at this link.

Mark Your Calendars: Office of Admissions Announces Upcoming Important Dates

Re-Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year begins January 1, 2024. 

• January 1 -14: “Early Bird” Discount Re-Enrollment Fee of $125/student 
• January 15- February 28: Regular Re-Enrollment Fee of $200/student
• Starting March 1: “Late” Re-Enrollment Fee of $300/student

Parents' Association Upcoming Dates and Reminders:

• January 6 -  Spirit Wear Swap @ Lama House Porch
• January 11 - Monthly Meeting 12pm @ Lama House
• January 12 - Duty Free Lunch
• January 26 - High Five Friday

Please refer to the Parents' Association Calendar on the website for more details.

Membership:

Friendly reminder regarding membership in the Parents’ Association:

Membership dues are $10 per school year (Aug - May) or $100 for lifetime membership. You can join or renew your membership by clicking here: LAMA New Members Form

Spirit Wear Swap: Begins January 6

The Spirit Wear Swap is a FREE event for all MA families. It is hosted by the Parents’ Association twice a year (before the beginning of each semester). Current families donate gently outgrown spirit wear tops and bottoms and then the Parents’ Association volunteers sort the spirit wear. Items are then set out on the front porch of the LAMA House and all MA families are welcome to come and shop for free until all of the clothing is gone.

If you would like to donate any spirit wear items, please drop them off on the front porch of the LAMA House.

If you would like to help sort items, please email kedwards@macademy.org.

• Parents: Sign up for Canvas Access.
• Driving Students: Register your vehicle.
• Madison Academy's Website is available HERE.
• PARENT HANDBOOK ACCESS: The Student Parent Handbook can be found by logging into the RenWeb Family Portal by clicking HERE. Once you are logged into the Family Portal the Handbooks are located under Resource Documents under the selected school. Need a photo to help you navigate? Click HERE.

• January 12: School Photo Make-up day
• January 25: MLK Jr. Day (No School)
• February 16: Faculty Focus Day (No School)
• February 19: President's Day (No School)

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