MCAA Rocket Report

October is off to a great start at MCAA! Since returning from Fall Break, we've enjoyed two solid weeks of uninterrupted instruction, giving our students and teachers time to settle into routines, dive deeper into learning, and build on a strong start to the school year. Before the break, we wrapped up September with our first House Challenge, which was a huge hit, and our annual overnight field trips filled with hands-on learning, teamwork, and memories that will last a lifetime! We also have some exciting news to celebrate! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our families and community, we surpassed our Fall Fundraiser goal once again this year! Along with some other exciting rewards, it looks like our Admin team will be sleeping on the roof. We'll compare our schedules and let the kids know what night we choose 🫣. We are so grateful for your continued support and the many ways you help make MCAA such a special place. The rest of October promises to be a busy and exciting one! Next week, we'll celebrate Marietta Homecoming with our annual MCAA float in the parade, followed by Conference Week and our much-anticipated Fall Festival. We look forward to connecting with families, celebrating our school community, and continuing the important work of helping every Rocket grow and thrive. As always, thank you for your partnership and support of our #tinybutmighty school!

~Mrs. Woods

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Quarter 1 report card grades will be posted to Aspen on October 15th. Our MCAA grading policy is also linked below for your review. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

During Conference Week, October 19-23, school will be dismissed at 1:15 PM. During this week, the After School Program (ASP) will be available to support your family's needs, however, it requires separate registration, even if your student is already enrolled in traditional ASP. The fee for the week is $75, regardless of the number of days your student attends. To secure your spot, please register your student as soon as possible.

We will continue holding morning Enrichment during Conference Week. In addition, we will also offer an After School Enrichment option for MCAA families through Alliance Theatre Monday through Friday from 1:15–4:15 PM. Families may add ASP for $50 when registering if they need to stay later than 4:15.

You can still purchase your yearbook. They are $50. In addition, if you have a 5th grader there is still time to purchase a 5th grade page at the early bird pricing until October 19.

• Full Page: $125
• Half Page: $60
• Quarter Page: $40

MCAA Rockets are invited to be superheroes for a day as we support Children's Healthcare of Atlanta through Cape Day on October 23! Students may donate $5 to receive a cape or $1 to wear their own cape. Please remember to bring cash donations on Cape Day to participate!

This year, we are also offering families an additional opportunity to support childhood cancer research through CURE Childhood Cancer, an organization close to our Rocket family. Families who wish to make a separate donation to CURE may do so using the link below.

We’re excited to welcome future Rockets! In November, MCAA will host tours and additional assessments for rising 3rd-grade in-district students interested in joining our school. Starting in January, we’ll begin opening seats for out-of-district applicants, with priority given to siblings of current students and in-district families. If you have a sibling or know a family interested in MCAA, please complete or share the Interest Form below to stay informed about next steps.

MCAA will host a book character dress up day on October 30. Students are invited to dress as their favorite book character.

We invite our MCAA families to join us for our annual Thanksgiving Feast on November 9th and 10th! We look forward to sharing a special meal and celebrating together as a Rocket family. More details, including lunch schedules, payment options, and Book Fair shopping times, will be shared soon!

In preparation for Veterans Day, we will be hosting a Veterans Day breakfast on Wednesday, November 11th at 9:30 a.m. We will have a slideshow honoring the family members of our students and staff who have served or are currently serving in the military. If you'd like to participate, please send the following to amcdaniel@marietta-city.k12.ga.us by October 30th. If you participated in the past, you don't need to resend.

• A picture of any of your family member(s)- a picture in uniform is preferred, but not required.
• The family member(s) name(s)
• Relationship with MCAA student/staff member
• Branch(es) of the military
• Conflict(s) served/active duty

We are excited about our PTA sponsored Fall Festival the evening of October 21st. Join us for fun, games, a DJ, trunk or treat, and a costume contest. Pizza will be provided for pre-orders ONLY. Place your pre-order using the link below. If you'd like to help out, sign up HERE.

We invite you to join us for the Ring the Bell Benefit on November 4 at Glover Park Brewery! This special community event raises funds for childhood cancer research through CURE Childhood Cancer while celebrating the courage and strength of childhood cancer survivors, including our very own Reese Rivera and other former MCAA Rockets!