February 8, 2024

Mustang Message from Principal Privett

It is an honor to get to do what we do at Madison Academy. We witness children as they grow in all areas of their life. It is really neat to see how GOD is working. We pray that our students continue to see how GOD is providing for them. We pray that each one is able to have a high appreciation for the investment that is being made in their life. 

May we all take note of how the LORD is blessing our lives to provide purpose, hope, and praiseworthy living.

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

Course Registration for 2024-2025

Students had scheduling meetings in their social studies classes Wednesday and Thursday of this week to discuss course selections for the next school year. Course request forms must be signed by a parent to be accepted. These forms are due to the front desk no later than Thursday, February 15th.  

Please take some time and discuss course offerings with your child. You may access our curriculum handbook here. 

If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to John Bryson: jwbryson@macademy.org or Natalie Lirette: nlirette@macademy.org.

News from the Gathering

In this weeks Gathering, MA Senior Jackson Reece shared a message from John 4:1-15.

He spoke about Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well, and how everyone has had something that holds us back from committing fully to Jesus.

This week is the second week of a 4-week series discussing Weariness, Shame, Love and Discipleship.

Students Selected for Private School Honor Band

We are so proud of these five high school band students who were selected to participate in the North Alabama Private School Band Organization Honor Band held last weekend at Randolph School.

• Ella Corzine, Freshman
• Lukas Hartranft, Freshman
• Kleet Southard, Senior
• Raye Speir, Senior
• Henry Tucker, Senior

Band students from all over North Alabama applied to participate in this event. Selected students rehearsed for over 12 hours over two days and then performed a concert in Randolph's Thurber Arts Center Auditorium.

The High School Clinician was Mrs. Virginia Zingara, Director of Bands and Coordinator of Music Education at Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, MS.

Registration Open for Society of American Military Engineers Summer Camps

The Society of American Military Engineers hosts camps throughout the Summer for rising 10th-12th grade students. (Class of 2024 Seniors are not eligible.)

The information and application for the SAME STEM camps can be found at this link.

• Camp Dates:
• Army 9-15 Jun 24
• Navy Jax 23-29 Jun 24
• USMC 23-29 Jun 24
• USAFA 23-29 Jun 24
• Navy Port Hueneme 14-20 July 2024
• Campers should be interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) with a curiosity about the military
• Campers must be US citizens (due to restrictions to access onto military facilities)
• Camper applications are open until March 15, 2024

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 began January 1, 2024. 

• Now through 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:

• February 9 - Duty Free Lunch
• February 15 - Monthly General Meeting 12:00pm Lama House

(Note: Rescheduled from February 8)

• February 23 - High Five Friday
• February 24 - Little MA Outdoor Family Clean Up Day



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

LMA Outdoor Classroom Clean Up Day, February 24: 

Come spend a couple of hours together and help “Spring Clean” the LMA Outdoor Classroom. Please bring gloves and rakes. Many hands make light work and it will be fun spending time outdoors while making a difference for our littlest people.

Membership:

Friendly reminder regarding membership in the Parents’ Association:

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

• 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 FACTS 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.

• February 15: Course Registration Forms Due
• February 16: Faculty Focus Day (No School)
• February 19: President's Day (No School)

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