MSA is raising funds to assist in expansion. We hope to raise 1 million dollars, the largest amount the school has ever tried to fundraise, over the course of the next year. We are kicking this campaign off with our “Buy a Brick” campaign, where you can donate money and in return get a permanent brick with an engraving on our new outdoor learning patio. To learn more, please scan the QR code or visit donate.mnmsa.org
We recognized our October Students of the Month last week. It's always great to see our MSA families and recognize them and their students for the wonderful things they are doing. Congrats to all of the winners of our October SOTM.
6th - Yahya Sahin
7th - Morgan Skaar
8th - Sebastian Poptelecan
9th - Maila Frias
10th - Olive Onyemeh-Cley
11th - Ian Van Schyndel
12th - Amanda Dsouza
Ms. Meleck and her CIS Human Physiology, Technology, and Medical Devices (BIOL 1015) students used information about joints to describe a variety of body movements. During the presentations, students used academic vocabulary such as adduction, pronation, supination, and protraction to describe and perform movements found in badminton, popular social media dances, shooting a penalty kick, and doing the macarena.
It's a shortened week, but we'll be OK because FNN's newest broadcast is ready to be viewed! Click on the link below:
https://youtu.be/E8VoP6qaKKg
https://youtu.be/E8VoP6qaKKg
Ms. Seif's World Literature class has been reading Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, which follows Okonkwo, a proud Igbo warrior, and the devastating impact of British colonialism on his traditional village. Throughout the story, the students focused on characterization, which led to an assignment based on character analysis: a character monologue. For the monologue, students reflected on their characterization work to help them "become" their chosen character. Students have been performing these monologues for the class, and have been doing a great job. Way to go Dragons!
Fire News Network (FNN) releases a new broadcast every Monday. Check out this week's broadcast here:
https://youtu.be/DGW-EPVIYLs?si=jyJ-peXtUI7Ml-W3
https://youtu.be/DGW-EPVIYLs?si=jyJ-peXtUI7Ml-W3
The awesome construction crew has started work on the inside of the building. The progress has been exciting, with the building becoming more like a school every day!
Our first ever Student of the Month breakfast recognition ceremony was a success. The September SOTM are: Hamsika Ganeshkumar (6), Kameel Giwa (7), Isabella Vang (8), Benny Kurni (9), Charles Griffin (10), Sahasra Thodupunoori (11), and Oliver Tonthot (12).
A big shout out to the families that took time out of their busy schedule to join us in celebrating their student. Also, we would like to thank the teachers who came early and shared some kind words. Go Dragons!!!
A big shout out to the families that took time out of their busy schedule to join us in celebrating their student. Also, we would like to thank the teachers who came early and shared some kind words. Go Dragons!!!
Thank you to all of the families that showed up last night. Dr. Tiarks (Elementary Principal) led a packed and energetic MSA Town Hall meeting. We can feel the excitement as we gear up for our elementary program!!!
Building A is ready for Fall. Shout out to the Mx. Lynn and her team of teachers and students that put it together.
Math and Science Academy's Middle School was just named the 2026 Best Public Middle School in the state of Minnesota. The high school wasn't too far behind, as it was ranked #2 in the state. Congrats to MSA students, families, and staff on this wonderful accomplishment!
Nothing is more "real world" then having one of the largest franchisor of Jersey Mike's in Minnesota visit our Entrepreneurship students. Shout out to Ms. Duce for putting this visit together, and to our Dragons for taking advantage of this awesome opportunity.
Every space is a learning space. Physics students used the Gym to conduct a lab exploring different motions that included walking, skipping, hopping, and freestyle. It was a great learning activity to connect speed, distance, and time in a real world setting. Great job Mr. Cava and students!
More than math and science. Mx. Lynn's art class was spotted working on their coffee mugs. Each student's mug had to be slab built, include a handle, and a sculptural element incorporated into the design. Great job Dragons!!!
A huge shout out to our MSA Dragons who were named National Merit Semifinalists. This is a highly competitive and prestigious accomplishment. Students qualify by achieving a high score (top 1%) on the PSAT, demonstrating a consistently high academic record, and submission of a written essay, among other rigorous criteria. Way to represent!!!
Can you believe it Dragons? We've completed two weeks of school already. Great things are happening in the classroom, case in point, Ms. Borrell's health class. Students were asked to use their knowledge of physical activity and heart rate to evaluate their fitness levels in 4 types of exercises: endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance. Students assessed themselves at each of the 4 stations, and reflected on their results.
Yesterday was the first day of school for 6th and 9th graders at MSA. Ms. Neisse and the WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) leaders did an awesome job with the Class of 2032. Our 9th graders had the opportunity to enjoy the campus all to themselves.
Our New-to-MSA teachers are already on campus and have started preparing for our students' return. We spent the last two days catching them up on the MSA way. We're excited to have them on the team and we can't wait to see them in action.
It's starting to look like a school. Shout out to the construction crew for doing a great job. We can't wait to see what next week will look like.
As many students and teachers are enjoying their summer break, Ms. Meleck, Ms. Brunshidle, and a group of MSA students visited Belize. There, they learned about the ecosystem of Belize and Belizean culture. Looks like the students had a great time there, way to represent MSA!!!
