Week Of

The National Junior Honor Society at MGA will be hosting a Fall Festival!

The festival will be an after-school event on November 6th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

The festival will have games, prizes, raffles, food trucks, a photo booth, and more.

If your child (5th-8th grade only) is interested in being a student vendor for the fall festival, please contact or have them contact Ms. Medeiros at medeirosp@mgastudent.com ASAP.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Current grades 5 & 8 families: Plan ahead! Magnet Programs open for applications at noon on October 5, 2026 and close at noon on November 5, 2026. If you have questions about Contract/Charter schools or CAT Centers, please contact those schools directly.

You are strongly encouraged to attend the information sessions to gain more information about these wonderful academic options for your students. These are the Magnet session dates dn FAQ's

AACPS Magnet website

https://www.aacps.org/page/magnet-programs

Fall information Sessions

https://www.aacps.org/o/aacps/page/fall-magnet-programs-information-nights

Frequently Asked Questions

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12hiCsOBCRxbW8AX9erG-JPH68bVO6zGD/view?usp=drive_link

We just want to remind all of our MGA families to fill out an application for free or reduced lunches.

Please email our cafeteria manager, Anna Meeker (meekera@monarchacademy.org) for status updates regarding your application or balances.

November

November 2nd-Schools Closed (PD day for teachers)

November 3rd-Schools Closed (Election Day)

November 13th- Middle School GPA Dance 4pm-6:30pm

November 23rd & 24th- Schools Closed (Parent/Teacher Conferences)

November 25th-November 27th-Schools Closed (Fall Break)

December

December 8th-Early Dismissal (11:40am)

December 24th-31st~Schools Closed (Christmas/Winter Break)

January

January 1st-Schools Closed (New Year's Day)

January 18th-School Closed (Marthin Luther King's Day)

January 19th-Schools Closed (Teacher Work Day)

January 20th-Schools Closed (Semester Break)

January 26th-Mo Gaba Day

K-8th Grades:

M-Tu-Th-F 7:35 am–2:45 pm *dismissal starts @ 2:40
Wednesday's 7:35 am–11:55 am *dismissal starts @ 11:40

**MGA dismisses at 11:40am for all AACP early dismissal (half days, two hour early dismissal days) calendar days.

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Your MGA PTA Executive Board

Takieya Williams-Newball - President

Maya Thomas - Vice President

Kellian Tonetti - Treasurer

Vacant - Recording Secretary

Patricia Bordes - Corresponding Secretary

📚 Reading Practice at Home (K-5)

Your child can now access personalized reading practice right from home through Amplify Boost Reading!

Boost Reading is an engaging, student-led digital program that adjusts to your child's unique needs using adaptive technology. It is a fantastic tool to keep your reader growing outside of the classroom.

🔗 Quick Links & Resources

• Directions: Click on this link for directions on how your MGA student can access Amplify Boost Reading.

• Learn More & Get Started: Click the Amplify Caregiver Hubfor tools, quick setup tips, and general FAQs.

💡 Quick Tips for Success at Home

• Let them work independently: The program adapts to your child's specific answers. If they get stuck, try not to give them the answer so the system can accurately learn and support their skill level.
• Keep it short: For grades K-3, aim for 30–45 minutes total per week (broken into 10–15 minute sessions). For grades 4-5, aim for 40–60 minutes total per week (broken into 20–30 minute sessions).
• Create a cozy spot: Grab a set of headphones, find a quiet space, and let them jump into the reading adventure!

• Canva link_Characters & Changemakers Day

• Characters & Changemakers Parade RSVP Link

• Characters & Changemakers Read Aloud Sign Up

• Updated Kindergarten storybook character letter

• Updated 1-2 storybook character letter_2026

• Updated 3-5 storybook character letter_2026

• Updated 6-8 storybook character letter

• Updated Spanish storybook character letter 2026

Want to support your scholar's achievement of academic standards at home?

Check out these family resources developed by the state of Maryland.

• Alternating Schedules: If your student uses different modes of transportation throughout the week, please email dismissalchange@monarchacademy.org the evenng prior to the start of the school week with your student's plan for each day.

• Temporary Changes: For day-to-day or temporary dismissal updates, please email dismissalchange@monarchacademy.org. Otherwise, your student will be dismissed based on the recorded survey plan.

Please call with any questions or concerns regarding bus operations, schedules, or delays.

Operating Hours: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Breakfast for all MGA students is FREE

Lunch for all MGA students is $2.75

*please click the link below for free or reduced lunch application

Please email our cafeteria manager, Anna Meeker (meekera@monarchacademy.org) for status updates regarding your application or balances.

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If additional assistance is needed, schools and families may contact

parentportal@aacps.org for support with account access, login issues, and general My PowerHub questions.

Please email our cafeteria manager Anna Meeker (meekera@monarchacademy.org) for status updates regarding your application.

Website: https://monarchacademy.org/global/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monarchglobal_aacps?igsh=dzAzZGp6bDh5dTN3
Twitter: @MonarchGloAACPS

Location: 430 Brock Bridge Road, Laurel, MD, USA
Phone: 3018868648