📣ANNOUNCEMENTS📣
👩🏫TEACHER & STAFF OF THE MONTH👩💻
Congratulations to Ms. Tamela, our Teacher of the Month! 🎉
Science is truly her passion, and it shows every day through her highly engaging classroom, intentional lessons, and hands-on labs that bring learning to life for our scholars. Ms. Tamela holds students to high expectations while remaining fair, consistent, and student-centered in her interactions.
Her impact also extends beyond her own classroom. She willingly mentors and supports new teachers, leads PLCs, and shares her knowledge and experience to help strengthen our entire team.
Thank you, Ms. Tamela, for your leadership, passion, and commitment to our scholars and staff. We appreciate all that you bring to MASSA!
It is with great pleasure that we announce that our Staff of the Month is our amazing paraprofessional, Ms. Nicole!
Ms. Nicole consistently demonstrates integrity, dedication, and a true commitment to our MASSA community. She is always willing to jump in wherever she is needed and supports our scholars and staff with a positive attitude and a heart for helping others.
Ms. Nicole, thank you for being dependable, supportive, and always willing to lend a helping hand. Your willingness to step up and do whatever is needed does not go unnoticed. We are so grateful to have you as part of our MASSA family!
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Nicole on being our Staff of the Month! She is truly deserving of this recognition.
📣 UPCOMING EVENTS 🔜
🎃 Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR week at MASSA! 👻
MASSA Spirit Week is happening NEXT WEEK, October 26–30! We can’t wait to see our scholars show their spirit and get into the Halloween fun all week long! 🦇
🕸️ Spirit Week Themes:
- Monday, October 26: Crazy Hair Day
- Tuesday, October 27: Halloween PJs
- Wednesday, October 28: Candy Corn Colors
- Thursday, October 29: Twin Day
- Friday, October 30: Character Day
Let’s make it a week full of school spirit, creativity, and spooky fun!
Important Reminders: No face masks, face paint, or props allowed. Scholars must participate in the spirit day to dress down.
We can’t wait to see all the creative looks our MASSA scholars come up with! 🎃
🎃 ¡Prepárense para una semana ESPANTOSAMENTE DIVERTIDA en MASSA! 👻
¡La Semana de Espíritu Escolar de MASSA será la PRÓXIMA SEMANA, del 26 al 30 de octubre! Estamos emocionados de ver a nuestros estudiantes demostrar su espíritu escolar y disfrutar de toda la diversión de Halloween. 🦇
🕸️ Temas de la Semana de Espíritu Escolar:
- Lunes, 26 de octubre: Día de Peinados Locos
- Martes, 27 de octubre: Pijamas de Halloween
- Miércoles, 28 de octubre: Colores de maíz de caramelo (amarillo, naranja y blanco)
- Jueves, 29 de octubre: Día de Gemelos
- Viernes, 30 de octubre: Día de Personajes
¡Hagamos de esta semana una celebración llena de creatividad, espíritu escolar y diversión espeluznante!
Recordatorios importantes: No se permiten máscaras que cubran el rostro, pintura facial ni accesorios o utilería. Los estudiantes deben participar en el tema del día para poder vestir ropa casual.
¡Estamos emocionados de ver los atuendos tan creativos de nuestros estudiantes de MASSA!🎃
🎃🍬 Good Morning, MASSA Families! 🍬🎃
It’s that time of year again… MASSA’s Fall Festival Candy Drive is BACK!
Starting TODAY through October 28th, we’re asking our MASSA families to help us fill those candy bags!
Donate bags of candy to your scholar’s homeroom classroom.
The Top 3 classrooms with the most candy by weight will win an awesome class party!
1st Place: Pizza Party 🍕
2nd Place: Eegees Party 🍧
3rd Place: Popcorn Party 🍿
Let’s see which classroom can bring the SWEETEST victory!
🎃🍬 ¡Buenos días, familias de MASSA!🍬🎃
Ya llegó esa época del año… ¡la Colecta de Dulces del Festival de Otoño de MASSA está de REGRESO!
Empesando HOY al 28 de octubre, les pedimos a nuestras familias de MASSA que nos ayuden a ¡llenar esas bolsas de dulces!
Donen bolsas de dulces al salón de homeroom de su estudiante.¡Los 3 salones que recolecten la mayor cantidad de dulces por peso ganarán una increíble fiesta para su salón!
1.er Lugar: ¡Fiesta de Pizza! 🍕
2.º Lugar: ¡Fiesta de Eegee’s! 🍧
3.er Lugar: ¡Fiesta de Palomitas! 🍿
¡Veamos qué salón puede conseguir la VICTORIA MÁS DULCE!
MASSA families, the competition is ON!
Here’s where we’re at with our candy weigh-in! Ms. Toni’s 5GSU is still in the lead with an amazing 1,557.40 oz! 🍬
But the competition is heating up! K Florida is coming in strong with 957 oz, followed by UGA with 842.43 oz. There’s still plenty of time to catch up! 👀
Who’s coming for that #1 spot?!
Keep those candy donations coming!
¡Familias MASSA, la competencia ya comenzó!
¡Aquí está nuestro conteo de dulces hasta el momento! La clase de Ms. Toni, 5GSU, sigue en el primer lugar con una increíble cantidad de 1,557.40 oz! 🍬
¡Pero la competencia se está poniendo intensa! K Florida viene con fuerza con 957 oz, seguido por UGA con 842.43 oz. ¡Todavía hay tiempo para alcanzar el primer lugar! 👀
¿Quién se llevará el primer lugar?
¡Sigan mandando sus donaciones de dulces!
It’s almost time to get spooky, MASSA families! 👻🎃
Join us for our annual MASSA Trunk or Treat! Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy an evening full of sweet treats, fun activities, food vendors, and a spooky Haunted House!
Friday, October 30th
5:00–7:00 PM
MASSA Parking Lot
Bring the whole family and get ready for a spooktacular night of fun! We can’t wait to see all of your amazing costumes!
¡Ya casi es hora de una noche llena de diversión y sustos, familias MASSA! 👻🎃
¡Los invitamos a nuestro Trunk or Treat anual de MASSA! Vengan disfrazados con sus disfraces favoritos y disfruten de una tarde llena de dulces, actividades, vendedores de comida y una casa embrujada.
Viernes 30 de octubre
5:00–7:00 PM
Estacionamiento de MASSA
¡Traigan a toda la familia y prepárense para una noche espeluznante y llena de diversión! ¡Estamos emocionados por ver sus increíbles disfraces!
IT’S THAT TIME, MASSA FAMILIES! 🦁
Good afternoon, MASSA Families! 🌟
Quarter 2 is almost here! 🎉 We’re excited to announce our Quarter 2 Clubs, including several NEW clubs this quarter! 💫
There’s something for everyone! Check out what we have available:
🎀 Cheer Club | K–4th | $61 | Mondays & Tuesdays | 4:00–4:45 PM
🏐 Volleyball Skills & Drills | K–2nd | $41 | Mondays | 4:00–4:45 PM
🧱 Lego Club | K–3rd | $41 | Mondays | 4:00–4:45 PM
💃 Dance Club | 1st–4th | $41 | Tuesdays | 4:00–4:45 PM
🏐 Volleyball Skills & Drills | 3rd–4th | $41 | Thursdays | 4:00–4:45 PM
🎨 Arts & Crafts | 3rd–8th | $41 | Thursdays | 4:00–4:45 PM
🌏 Chinese Language & Culture | 5th–8th | $41 | Thursdays | 4:00–4:45 PM
📣 Student Council | 6th–8th | FREE | Fridays | 4:00–4:45 PM
📚 Yearbook | 7th–8th | FREE | Fridays | 4:00–4:45 PM
✨ Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t wait to sign up!
Please call the MASSA Front Office at 520-889-1504 to make your club payment and secure your scholar’s spot.
We can’t wait to see our scholars try something new, discover new interests, build new skills, and have FUN this quarter! 🎉💛🦁
Buenas tardes, familias de MASSA! 🌟
¡El Quarter 2 ya casi comienza! 🎉 Nos da mucho gusto anunciar nuestros clubes para el Quarter 2, ¡incluyendo varios clubes nuevos! 💫
¡Hay algo para todos! Estas son nuestras opciones:
🎀 Club de Porristas (Cheer Club) | K–4.º | $61 | Lunes y martes | 4:00–4:45 PM
🏐 Volleyball Skills & Drills | K–2.º | $41 | Lunes | 4:00–4:45 PM
🧱 Club de LEGO | K–3.º | $41 | Lunes | 4:00–4:45 PM
💃 Club de Baile | 1.º–4.º | $41 | Martes | 4:00–4:45 PM
🏐 Volleyball Skills & Drills | 3.º–4.º | $41 | Jueves | 4:00–4:45 PM
🎨 Artes y Manualidades | 3.º–8.º | $41 | Jueves | 4:00–4:45 PM
🌎 Idioma y Cultura China | 5.º–8.º | $41 | Jueves | 4:00–4:45 PM
📣 Consejo Estudiantil (Student Council) | 6.º–8.º | GRATIS | Viernes | 4:00–4:45 PM
📚 Anuario (Yearbook) | 7.º–8.º | GRATIS | Viernes | 4:00–4:45 PM
✨ Los espacios son limitados y se asignarán por orden de inscripción. ¡No esperen para registrar a su estudiante!
Llame a la Oficina Principal de MASSA al 520-889-1504 para realizar el pago del club y asegurar el lugar de su estudiante.
¡Estamos muy emocionados de que nuestros estudiantes puedan probar algo nuevo, descubrir nuevos intereses, desarrollar sus habilidades y divertirse mucho durante este Quarter 2! 🎉💛🦁
🍴OCTOBER BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENU🍴
Good morning, MASSA Families!
October is here, and that means a brand-new breakfast and lunch menu is ready! 🎃🍎
Take a look at this month’s menu and see what delicious meals are coming your way. We hope our scholars enjoy all the tasty options October has to offer!
Happy October, MASSA Families!
¡Buenos días, familias de MASSA!
¡Octubre ya llegó! 🎃🍂 Y con él, ¡un nuevo menú de desayuno y almuerzo para disfrutar durante todo el mes!
Echen un vistazo al menú de octubre para conocer las deliciosas opciones que tendremos para nuestros scholars. ¡Esperamos que disfruten mucho de sus comidas este mes!
¡Feliz octubre, familias de MASSA!
🏫SCHOOL POLICIES📃
We wanted to kindly remind our families of our campus hours
as well as a few policies we have in place.
Please take a moment to look over this. We're so excited to welcome you all back.
🌅 Morning Procedures
Before Care Program (Enrolled scholars only)
🔹 Begins at 6:30 AM
🔹 Drop-off location: Northwest Gate
School Opens for All Students
🔹 7:15 AM – Drop off through the North Gate (Driveline)
🔹 7:30 AM – West Gate opens for students walking into campus
Breakfast Time in Cafeteria
🔹 7:15 AM – 7:45 AM
🔹 Students enter through the North Gate (Driveline)
Classroom Arrival Deadline
🔹 All students must be in class by 7:55 AM
🚫 Tardy Policy
Students arriving after 7:55 AM are considered tardy
🔸 They must be signed in at the Front Office by a parent or guardian
🔸 The North Gate will close at 7:55 AM
Thank you for helping us maintain a smooth and safe start to the day!
Birthday Celebration Policy 🎉
📢 Important Update for MASSA Families
As we prepare for a fantastic school year, we'd like to share an important update regarding food brought to school for birthdays, classroom celebrations, rewards, and other school-sponsored events.
Beginning this school year, Arizona's Healthy Schools Act no longer allows outside food or beverages to be shared during classroom celebrations or school events. This includes items such as cupcakes, cookies, pizza, homemade treats, and other food brought to share with classmates.
✅ What's not changing?
Scholars may still bring their own lunch and personal snacks from home for their own daily consumption.
🚫 Important Reminder:
To support this policy, the MASSA Front Office will not accept or deliver lunches, snacks, food deliveries, or any outside food items for students during the school day. Please make sure your scholar comes to school with their lunch and any personal snacks they will need for the day.
Please take a moment to review the attached letter for complete details, including alternative ways to celebrate special occasions at school.
Thank you for your partnership and understanding as we work together to provide a healthy learning environment for all of our scholars! 💙💚
If you have any questions, please contact the MASSA Front Office at (520) 889-1504.
📢 ¡Actualización Importante para las Familias de MASSA!
Mientras nos preparamos para un excelente año escolar, queremos compartir una actualización importante sobre los alimentos que se pueden traer a la escuela para cumpleaños, celebraciones en el salón, recompensas y otros eventos escolares.
A partir de este año escolar, la Ley de Escuelas Saludables de Arizona ya no permite que se traigan alimentos o bebidas de fuera para compartir durante celebraciones en el salón de clases o eventos escolares. Esto incluye pastelitos, galletas, pizza, donas, comida casera y cualquier otro alimento destinado a compartirse con otros estudiantes.
✅ ¿Qué NO está cambiando?
Los estudiantes pueden seguir trayendo su propio almuerzo y refrigerios de casa para su consumo personal durante el día escolar.
🚫 Recordatorio Importante:
Para apoyar esta política, la oficina principal de MASSA no recibirá ni entregará almuerzos, refrigerios, entregas de comida ni ningún otro alimento para los estudiantes durante el horario escolar. Les pedimos que se aseguren de que su estudiante llegue a la escuela con su almuerzo y los refrigerios personales que necesite para ese día.
Les pedimos que tomen un momento para leer la carta adjunta, donde encontrarán todos los detalles, así como algunas ideas de formas alternativas de celebrar ocasiones especiales en la escuela.
¡Gracias por su apoyo, comprensión y colaboración mientras trabajamos juntos para mantener un ambiente escolar saludable para todos nuestros estudiantes! 💙💚
Si tienen alguna pregunta, por favor comuníquense con la oficina principal de MASSA al (520) 889-1504.
MASSA Families!
At MASSA, we are committed to creating a positive, healthy,
and focused learning environment for all of our Lions.
To support this goal, we kindly ask that families help by keeping certain items
at home that may not align with our classroom expectations.
🎧 Earbuds – Not needed during the school day and can be distracting to learning
🍬 Gum – Can create messes and is not allowed on campus
🧢 Hats – Not part of our school uniform or dress code
🩴 Flip flops & Crocs – Not safe for active play or walking around campus
🍪 Chips & Cookies – Do not meet our wellness and nutrition standards
☕ Coffee, Soda & Energy Drinks – Not age-appropriate and can affect focus and energy levels
Thank you for your partnership and support as we work together
to make this school year a great one! 🦁💛
📲 Stay Connected, MASSA Families!
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Our BrightArrow opt-in number has changed!
To receive important text messages from MASSA, please text YES to 79041.
We use BrightArrow to keep families informed about important school information, upcoming events, reminders, and other updates. Please make sure your phone number is on file with the school and opt in so you don’t miss important messages from MASSA! 🦁
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📲 ¡Manténgase Conectado, Familias MASSA!
¡AVISO IMPORTANTE: Nuestro número para activar los mensajes de BrightArrow ha cambiado!
Para recibir mensajes de texto importantes de MASSA, envíe YES al 79041.
Usamos BrightArrow para mantener a nuestras familias informadas sobre información importante de la escuela, próximos eventos, recordatorios y otros avisos. Por favor, asegúrese de que su número de teléfono esté registrado en la escuela y active los mensajes para no perderse información importante de MASSA. 🦁
💛Love AMS? Tell a Friend🦁
¿Te gusta la AMS? Díselo a un amigo
Know someone who would be a great fit at AMS?
Refer a family or friend to the Academies of Math & Science
and get a $100 referral credit*
Takes 2 Minutes – It’s quick and easy.
Tell your family or friend all the great reasons to choose AMS
and receive a $100 referral credit*.
Did you know you can earn a $100 credit towards clubs, before and after-care,
and other enriching activities by referring a family to our school?
It’s a fantastic way to share the benefits of our educational environment with friends
while enjoying exclusive perks for your child’s growth and development!
Enter the name and contact info for yourself and
the family or friend you are referring.
It’s that easy!
Parents like you are a cornerstone of our success.
Refer a Family or Friend to AMS
Note: rest-assured, we do not share or sell your information to 3rd parties.
* Arizona: To qualify for the referral bonus, the applying family must list you as the person that referred them at time of application.
The credit will be applied to your child’s account within 30 days of the new student’s first day of attendance.
¿Conoces a alguien que encajaría bien en AMS?
Refiera a un familiar o amigo a las Academias de Matemáticas y Ciencias y obtenga un crédito de referencia de $100.
Se tarda 2 minutos – Es rápido y fácil.
Dígale a su amigo todas las grandes razones para elegir AMS
y reciba un crédito de referencia de $ 100
Introduzca su nombre y los datos de contacto de usted y del familiar o amigo al que remite.
Así de fácil.
Los padres como usted son la piedra angular de nuestro éxito.
Recomendar a un familiar o amigo a AMS
El crédito se aplicará a la cuenta de su hijo/a dentro de los 30 días posteriores al primer día de asistencia del nuevo estudiante.
💛 Donate your uniform & support our students!
👕 Gently used uniforms
✨ Bring your uniforms to school and make a difference.
📦 Drop off at the main office
💛 Thank you for your generosity!
💛 ¡Dona tu uniforme y ayuda a nuestros estudiantes!
👕Uniformes usados en buen estado
✨ Trae tus uniformes a la escuela y marca la diferencia.
📦 Entrega en la oficina principal
💛 ¡Gracias por tu generosidad!
