MCAA Rocket Report

Greetings MCAA Families,

As we enter the final three weeks of the 2024–2025 school year, it’s hard to believe how quickly time has flown! MCAA has been buzzing with activity and celebration. We hosted a meaningful Earth Day event for our 3rd graders, cheered on our talented students at the Talent Show, honored our incredible volunteers at the Volunteer Breakfast, and had a blast at our last House Challenge.

Now, we shift into the home stretch! This week we will wrap up our testing season with MAP testing before all of the exciting end of year events ahead. In the days to come, our 5th graders with have Blue Devil Day at MSGA and their 5th grade trip to Chattanooga, welcome our rising 3rd graders for Shadow Days, enjoy the fun and games of Field Day, and recognize student achievements at Awards Days. We’ll also take time to honor our 5th graders during their 5th Grade Walk and welcome back former students during the Senior Walk. We’ll end with our school picnic on the last day of school before heading off for a well deserved summer! Let’s finish strong and celebrate a year filled with growth, joy, and community!

~Mrs. Woods

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Library books due

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end of year picnic

Our Rockets will take their end of year MAP assessments this week. This adaptive assessment will assess students on skills at their personal level. We will use the data assess your student's growth and continue to drive instructional decisions moving into next school year.

The last day to check out books is May 9th. All books are due on May 12th. Students with no overdue books or unpaid fees for lost and damaged books will earn a prize. If a student has a lost or damaged book, you can pay the fine in person via cash or check. Book fines can be paid online HERE. In May, the media center will highlight and celebrate the following events:

• Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month
• Free Comic Book Day (check your local comic book shop for offers!)
• Star Wars
• Mother's Day
• Memorial Day
• Cobb County Public Library "Color Our World" Summer Reading Challenge and Summer Reading Program | Cobb County Georgia

We're gearing up for Summer Reading! Registration in Beanstack begins May 1. This is an all-ages program -- spread the word and help us get all of Cobb County registered! www.cobbcounty.org

We will host our annual end of year picnic on the last day of school. If you'd like to contribute or help, please sign up below.

• 5th Grade Trip to Chattanooga is May 15th. Buses will leave campus promptly at 6:30 a.m. Please arrive between 6:00-6:20. Please plan to pick up your student at MCAA at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Oden will send final updates next week.
• Blue Devil Day is May 9th. Students will visit MSGA. Students should wear their sneakers and 5th grade shirt. They should bring a water bottle as they will engage in games outdoors.
• 5th Grade Awards Day is May 20th at 1:00 p.m. at MCAA. Our 5th grade walk and ringing of the bell will occur after the ceremony.

If you know a graduating senior who attended MCAA please share the following flyer. We will celebrate our seniors as they take a final walk through the halls of MCAA where they spent their elementary years.

Registration for our Before School Program is now open and must be secured early to get a spot for the 2025-2026 school year! You can register using the link below.

Key Information:

• Re-register Every Year: Every school year, parents need to re-register their students to ensure they can attend the programs.
• Registration Deadline: To attend the After or Before School Programs at any time next school year, families must register by July 1st in order to be able to attend the program during the 2025-2026 school year.

Program Highlights:

Before School Program (BSP):

• Time: 7:00-8:45am
• Activities: Quiet games, homework help, and independent reading
• Fee: $15 registration, $7 daily rate

After School Program (ASP):

• Time: 4:30-6:00pm
• Activities: Fun learning activities including games, crafts, technology, and enrichment opportunities
• Fee: $25 registration, $9 daily rate

Combo Registration: $40 for both ASP and BSP