MESA Parent eNews 11-21-17

Volume 5, Issue 5

eNews from Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy

MESA eNews....

NO SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017

From the Principal's Desk

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
May you have a joyous and safe extended break.
We will see everyone on Monday, November 27, 2017!

Michael Morgan

MESA Staff in the News!

MESA would like to congratulate our very own art teacher Mr. Hansen for his recent showcase in the Shepherd Express for his photojournalism! Great job Mr. Hansen!
Click here to read the full article

Camp Eagle Eye

Get registered soon... intersession will be here before you know it! We will be offering another 4 day academic and enrichment camp for MESA scholars. This means that scholars will receive academic support in the area of literacy (reading) and math in the morning followed by an afternoon of enrichment activities. The camp will be run by MESA educators who will use scholar test data and report card notes to help scholars grow. Enrichment activities will include arts and crafts, music, and recreation.

Registration deadline Wednesday, December 20, 2017.
Space is limited so don't delay to register!

Click here for more information

See Ms. Newman for registration!

Parent Workshop

MESA is offering a free Parent Workshop: Preparing for Credit Repair

Thursday, December 7, 2017
5:30- 7:30pm here at MESA

Snacks and childcare will be provided.

Click here for more information

Academic Updates

MESA is thankful for our families and our scholars! We hope that you enjoy spending quality time over the holiday break with your children.

Please feel free to keep your children engaged in activities over the break with some of the following resources:

Meals that Kids Can Help You Prepare
Thanksgiving Crafts and Activities for Kids
Recommended Book List to Teach About Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Math Worksheets
Thanksgiving Writing Prompts
17 Do It Yourself Thanksgiving Games

Help MESA Fundraise!

Are you doing your holiday shopping online this year? Then please consider helping support MESA, a MTEC Charter School in one of the easiest ways possible!
The use of the Giving Assistant allows you to shop online, save money, and donate to MESA all at the same time! How is this possible? Click here to sign up, begin saving money and earning cash back on your everyday shopping at over 3,000+ online stores. Then, automatically donate some or all of your savings to MESA.

See the flyer for more information!

Winter Sports/Activities

Practices will begin next week for the following winter sports/activities:

1-3 grade Coed Basketball, every Friday from 4-5pm, see Coach Heard with any questions

4-6 grade Coed Basketball, every Tuesday from 4-5pm, see Coach Manns with any questions

7-8 grade Boys Basketball, every Wednesday & Thursday from 4-5:30pm, see Coach Collins with any questions

6-8 grade Coed Cheerleading, every Monday & Wednesday from 4-5:30pm, see Coach Chambers with any questions

For any additional questions regarding winter sports/activities see Mr. Brown.

What's for lunch?

Wondering what's for lunch this month? Click below to download November's lunch menu and post it on your refrigerator for reference.
Download Lunch Menu

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Upcoming Calendar Events

Wednesday, November 22 - Friday, November 24, 2017 - Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL
Thursday, November 30, 2017 - Picture Retake Day
Thursday, December 7, 2017 - MESA Parent Workshop: Preparing for Credit Repair
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 - ATP Meeting

Download the full MESA 2017-18 Calendar

Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy is a Milwaukee Teacher Education Center Charter School (MTEC). In 2011, the MTEC Board of Directors elected to expand education programming in Milwaukee with a charter school. Building upon the MTEC foundation of the teacher certification programs and professional development services for educators, MESA emerged in 2013.
MTEC continues to Transform Learning through Effective Teaching!