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Faculty return from summer vacation

All the teachers and support staff report back to school on Monday, August 3rd and will participate in professional learning communities, and are preparing their classrooms for students and the beginning of school on Tuesday, August 11th.  Mrs. Diana Hardin is our new English teacher this year.  Mrs. Hardin has taught at the middle school, high school and college levels.  She is married to Tom and they have two children that both will be attending Madison. The Hardin family moved from Texas, however they lived in the Madison area and so are familiar with the school and Middle Tennessee.

For a change of pace this summer Mr. Harvey again worked as the scientist at Indian Creek Camp engaging campers with fun science experiences.  Mr. Ramkissoon moved his classroom to where Mrs. Gatling taught last year but was able to relax and a baseball game at Turner Field between the Braves and the Cubs.  The Cubs won.  Mr. McKenzie worked all summer and also moved his classroom to where Mr. Ramkissoon was last year.  He is excited about the 3-D printer his has installed in the computer lab.  Mr. Hamberger went to a conference in Arizona to learn about a new product named Naviance that students will be using this year to help transition from elementary to college and career choices.  The program help students identify students strengths and passions.  Next those passions are linked to a career using Road Nation, video segements of people in careers telling their stories on how they arrived at that job.  After viewing the Roadtrip Nation students will be asked to choose a college major and plan a roadtrip of there own.  Students will be able to access a wealth of information including admissions policies and costs on all United States community colleges as well as universities.  Parents will also have access to this information.

Everyone is excited to start another school year and are looking forward to the start of school and seeing the students.

Madison Academy Play Day starts today

Today starts the 3rd Annual Volleyball Play Day.  Volleyball teams use this experience as a preseason warmup.  There are 12 teams competing.  Come and enjoy the fun.  Games will be played both in the Madison Academy and Madison Campus Elementary gyms.  Our varsity team starts in a match with Pleasant View junior varsity in the MA gym at 3pm and then moves to MCE at 6pm for a match with Lead Academy junior varsity.  The Knights junior varsity team plays at 8pm at MCE against  the Lead Academy junior varsity team. Admission for each day is $5 a person, $2 for children 6 or older. Concessions will be offered throughout this event. Here is a link to the entire schedule of games.

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Administration prepares for new school year

The 2015-16 school year is just around the corner and the campus is being readied for staff and students.  The gymnasium was the focal point of the campus enhancement plan this past year as new siding replaced worn and rusting sheet metal.  Also there is new and improved lighting so that there are no dark spots when playing volleyball.  The Class of 2015 with their monies purchased a sign that is placed on the side of the gym identifying it as the home of the Knights at Madison Academy.  These projects were completed by monies donated by our alumni and friends to the Academy School Enhancement Plan (SEP).
In the administration building, new desks have been purchased for use in classrooms.  There is a shift of classrooms this year.  Mr. McKenzie’s room is now the Spanish room and he has moved to where Mr. Ramkissoon taught History classes last year.  So the computer lab/classroom across from the library will be used by Mr. McKenzie.  Mr. Ramkissoon moved to the former English room.  He is enjoying the space and plans to hang many flags around the room.  English classes will be held in the old Life Skills classroom.  The furniture was removed and desks brought in.  Our new English teacher, Mrs. Hardin has already organized the space and is looking forward to meeting all the students.
Pre-session for the staff begins August 3rd with meetings, classroom time, and some fun activities planned.  Classes start August 11th.

Madison Academy hosts Volleyball Play Day

Madison Academy hosts its 3rd Annual Volleyball Play Day August 3rd, 3-8pm and 4th, 2-8pm.  This year this event will be played in the Madison Academy gym and the Madison Campus Elementary Gym.  Twelve teams are participating this year and include Madison Academy varsity and jv, Pleasant View varsity and jv, LEAD Academy varsity and jv, Middle TN Heat, Hendersonville Christian, Franklin Classical, Collegedale Academy, and Franklin Christian Academy varsity and jv.  The cost of admission each day is $5 a person, $2 for children 6 or older.  Concessions will be offered throughout this event.  Here is link to the schedule of games.

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UNIFORM CONSIGNMENT SALE REMINDER

If you are interested, here’s what we are trying this summer:
1.     Complete a Consignment Sale slip for each garment and attach it with a safety pin.
2.     Between now and July 2, drop off the items at the Academy during summer business hours (Mon-Thurs. 9-12 PM or 1-3 PM) or schedule a time to drop off     outside those hours.
3.     Shop Monday and Tuesday, July 6-7 from 7 AM – 6 PM or during business hours through July 9.  Cash and checks accepted, no credit cards at this time.
4.     Pick up your proceeds from the sale by July 30 during business hours (Mon-Thurs. 9-12 PM or 1-3 PM).  Any unclaimed or unsold items by July 30 will be considered property of the school for sale or donation.

 

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HURRY!!! JUNE SALE AT EDUCATIONAL OUTFITTERS

Save $3 off each logo-ed polo when you purchase 3 in the month of June.  There are NO sales in July and August at Educational Outfitters due to high sale volume.  Get online or go to the store for a fitting this month!!!
 
Contact them at: 
EducationalOutfitters.com
3205 Powell Avenue, Suite B, Nashville, TN 37204
615.373.0433 

 

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Planning for 2015-16

The administration and board are already working the the 2015-16 school year.  The updated financial brochure is available as well as the academic calendar at a glance.

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Spring Week of Prayer

This week is Student Week of Prayer and we are tremendously blessed by the students who are sharing their journey with us! Thank you for praying for our students – the courage of those who are speaking and the hearts of those who are listening.

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Classes offered during the summer

Madison Academy is offering three classes this summer.  Algebra II, taught by Mr. Mosher, has been a regular part of the summer curriculum.  Another math seminar will be offered this summer and is labeled Mathematics Transitions.  The seminar will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 9 through July 9 (except June 18), from 8am till noon.  The instructor is Mr. Johnson and the seminar is for students entering grades 8 or 9 and is a review of key topics of basic math and pre-algebra skills to help secure a foundations for Algebra 1. No high school credit is issued for this review course.  Finally, there will be a Study Skills Boot Camp taught by Mrs. Fuentes.  It will meet Monday thru Thursday, July 27-30 8am to noon.  A $50 credit will be applied to the 1st month of tuition at Madison Academy after successfully completing this course.  This is for students entering 9-12th grade. No high school credit is issued for this course.  For more information or to download a brochure click here.