Newsletter
March 2024 Newsletter
March is such a great month at MAA. Our Garden is ready for planting and the weather is perfect for outdoor learning. Testing season has begun; please be sure your child gets a good night’s rest the day before tests. Teachers will be sending out testing information soon. Online registration is available through PrentVue and ends 3/15. Contact Jazmyne if you need help.
8th Grade Parents: Now is the time to register for High School. Many High Schools in the area give tours. Let the front desk know if your child is out due to a tour and they will not be counted as late. If you need help finding the right High School, please feel free to contact me.
We Respect Each Other — Being respectful is more than just using good manners — it means treating people the way you want to be treated. Keep these ideas in mind to help your whole family focus on respect.
Use peaceful tones — It’s a fact that shouting often leads to more shouting. Ask your child to speak in a normal tone to show respect for the person they are talking to and for everyone around them.
Avoid making assumptions — Your youngster can respect others’ feelings by giving them the benefit of the doubt. For example, encourage your child to rephrase an accusation like, “Who took my water bottle?” Instead, they could ask, “Has anyone seen my water bottle?” That is more respectful because it won’t make anyone feel accused or defensive.
Accept different opinions — With your child, role-play ways to respect opinions that are different from their own. They might start a sentence with, “That’s one way to look at it, but I think–“or, “A lot of people would agree with you. In my opinion– ” If a conversation is getting heated, your child could simply say, “Let’s agree to disagree and talk about something else.”
Have a fantastic March!
February 2024 Newsletter
We hope that the new year has started off well for all of you. We are busy with learning and activities every day here at Mesa Arts Academy. Our focus remains to cultivate a positive climate and create the best learning environment possible. High quality instruction and student learning are our highest priorities.
Everything that we do at Mesa Arts Academy is designed to help students learn in all areas and be successful well beyond their time here. Once again, that partnership between school and home is a key ingredient for student success.
With that said, we hope that your students are feeling safe and supported.
This is an interesting time in their lives and development, and can be challenging at times. If you have questions and or concerns, we want to hear from you.
It is hard to believe that we have passed the halfway point of the year. Students are settled into routines and understand our school-wide expectations. Teachers have worked hard to create meaningful learning opportunities and teach school-wide behavior expectations. Consistency and predictability are key factors for student success, as well as a calm learning environment to better focus on learning.
A reminder about attendance: School begins at 7:30 am everyday. When your child is late, they miss valuable time with their classmates and teacher. Many teachers use this time for team and community building. After 7:45 am, parents are required to sign their child in at the front office.
We’re fortunate to work with your students everyday. Thank you for allowing us to play a role in their development. We are busy with learning and activities every day here at Mesa Arts Academy.
Boletín de Febrero de la Director de la Escuela
Esperamos que el nuevo año haya empezado bien para todos nosotros. Estamos ocupados con aprendizaje y actividades todos los días aquí en Mesa Arts Academy. Nuestro enfoque sigue siendo cultivar un clima positivo y crear el mejor ambiente de aprendizaje posible. La instrucción de alta calidad y el aprendizaje de los estudiantes son nuestras principales prioridades.
Todo lo que hacemos en Mesa Arts Academy está diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes a aprender en todas las áreas y a tener éxito mucho más allá de su tiempo aquí. Una vez más, esa asociación entre la escuela y el hogar es un ingrediente clave para el éxito de los estudiantes.
Dicho esto, esperamos que sus estudiantes se sientan seguros y apoyados. Este es un momento interesante en sus vidas y desarrollo, y en ocasiones puede ser un desafío. Si tiene preguntas o inquietudes, queremos saber de usted.
Cuesta creer que hayamos pasado la mitad del año. Los estudiantes se adaptan a las rutinas y comprenden nuestras expectativas a nivel escolar. Los maestros han trabajado duro para crear oportunidades de aprendizaje significativas y enseñar expectativas de comportamiento en toda la escuela. La coherencia y al previsibilidad son factores clave para el éxito de los estudiantes, así como un ambiente de aprendizaje tranquilo para centrarse mejoren el aprendizaje.
Un recordatorio sobre la asistencia: la escuela comienza a las 7:30 am todos los días. Cuando su hijo llega tarde, pierde tiempo valioso con sus compañeros y maestros. Muchos maestros utilizan este tiempo para formar equipos y comunidades. Después de las 7:45 am, los padres deben registrar a sus hijos en la oficina principal.
Tenemos la suerte de trabajar con sus estudiantes todos los días. Gracias por permitirnos desempeñar un papel en su desarrollo. Estamos ocupados con aprendizaje v actividades todos los días aquí en Mesa Arts Academy.
Descargue el Boletín de Febrero de 2024 del Director de la Escuela
January 2024 Newsletter
Happy New Year! Parents and MAA families, please see our January Newsletter for information about MAA Arizona Tax Credit, BGCAZ’s new Basketball League, our upcoming events, BOTS the Musical, and more!
Boletín de Enero de la Director de la Escuela
¡Feliz año nuevo! ¡Padres y familias de MAA, consulten nuestro boletín de enero para obtener información sobre el crédito fiscal de MAA Arizona, la nueva liga de baloncesto de BGCAZ, nuestros próximos eventos, BOTS the Musical y más!
Descargue el Boletín de Enero de 2023 del Director de la Escuela
December 2023 Newsletter
Dear Mesa Arts Academy Families,
As we begin December, I look back and think: how quickly the school year has gone by so far! I truly love the wonderful families and community that we have at MAA.
We know that the holiday season is a hectic one, where people can be coming and going, always in a rush. However, as a community, we have to be sure that we are paying attention to what matters most- the safety of our children. That is why we wanted to take some time to remind our families of a few of the protocols we have in place to help us ensure student safety. We know these protocols may take a few extra moments, but in the end, they are worth the time they take.
- First, please be prepared to answer a few important questions when entering MAA, and be pre-pared to show identification for the purpose of dismissing or speaking with your child. We do have some new staff and they are trained to ask for ID.
- If your child is going to be absent or late, please inform the school as soon as possible. If we do not hear from a parent or guardian, the school will need to contact you; please be sure we have the correct phone number on file.
- Lastly, if you call the school and ask for information regarding your child, please be prepared to wait or even receive a call back. We cannot share any information over the phone until we have confirmed who we are speaking with, ensuring we have authorization from the parent or guardian to communicate with the person requesting the information.
I hope to see everyone at our holiday shows. Please see the calendar for dates and times. Again, thank you for all you do to help make MAA such a success. Always remember that as a school community, we are here for you. As always, if you have any questions feel free to call the main office at 480-844-3965.
Mrs. Oyer
Principal