Happenings
West Side, MSGA Students Visit Mayor, Aug. 19 Marietta mayor Steve Tumlin recently ate lunch with several students from West Side Elementary and Marietta Sixth Grade Academy in his office and gave them a tour of City Hall and the fire and police departments so they could learn about Marietta's government, services and fun things to do the city offers. Photos» MSGA Operation Gratitude, May 19  Marietta Sixth Grade Academy students recently participated in Operation Gratitude, a school-wide community service program to send letters to U.S. troops overseas. MSGA student Kayla brought the initiative forward as part of the school’s day of service. |
MSGA Hosts Marietta Reads! Spaghetti Dinner, May 17 Marietta Sixth Grade Academy (MSGA) recently hosted a Spaghetti Dinner for Marietta Reads! Accelerated Reader (AR) Million-Word Readers, and for students participating on the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Team. MSGA Side-by-Side Parent Engagement Series, Feb. 27 - Mar. 27  Marietta Sixth Grade Academy (MSGA) families recently engaged in a six-week Side-by-Side learning seminar. Parents and students worked together on challenge tasks and topics including test taking strategies, note-taking and study skills, reading and math essentials and understanding the CRCT. |
MSGA Fundraiser Helps MHS “A Drop of Difference” Water Drive, Feb. 5 Marietta Sixth Grade Academy (MSGA) Junior Beta Club students raised $334 for Haiti relief efforts. MSGA used the funds to purchase 102 cases of water to donate to Marietta High School (MHS) in support of their “A Drop of Difference” water drive. MSGA, MMS Recognized High Student Participation School Nutrition, Jan. 12 Marietta Sixth Grade Academy (MSGA) and Marietta Middle School (MMS) recently earned recognition from the Georgia Department of Education for the high percentage of students choosing school breakfast during school year 2007-2008. MSGA achieved a 96% participation rate, and MMS a 77% participation rate. |
