| Literary Spotlight |
MCA Academy and the Bookstore in the Grove celebrated the winners of the 2011 La Plume Young Writer's Contest on November 18th. Despite the incessant rain, it was a beautiful evening for sharing the jubilation of our young talented writers.
Details for the 2012 La Plume Contest will be announced this spring.
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| Literary Spotlight |
"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge."
~ Albert Einstein
A poem by:
Athena Trouillot
To love someone unconditionally is to love them completely
Not only their smiles and hugs and sweet temperaments
But also their faults and forgiving their mistakes
Loving their good qualities is as easy as breathing
But to truly love someone unconditionally
You must love both the good and the bad
For we are all indeed human and not perfect
I love you for all that you are
Everything that you are, and who I am because of you
I love you unconditionally, and will endlessly
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| Join us on Facebook! |
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MCA Academy is now on Facebook and we're starting a high school network for our students.
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| Student Talents & Passions Beyond School |
Daniel MacKay (our Student Council Photographer) found a passion in digital music. He is studying after-school at the Miami Conservatory of Music's digital and recording studio to create his own sound.
Luciano Mercenari (our Student Council Secretary) and his rowing team won the Gold Medal and Silver Medal at the "Head of the Hooch" regatta last November. This was the second largest regatta in the US!
Athena Trouillot (our Student Council Vice President) has a passion for tennis and competes in the 18 and under division. She has been training after recovering from a summer injury.Two weeks ago, Athena made it to the semi-finals in the Super Series in Jupiter, FL. She has an upcoming Super Series in Winter Haven.
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| Academic Champions |
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"The dictionary is the only place where success comes
before work." ~ Mark Twain
Congratulations to the 2011 First Quarter Honor Roll and High Academic Honor Roll students: Gabrielle Pica-Koenig, Madison Navas-Curson, Athena Trouillot, Isabella Dotres, Luciano Oliveira, Tristan Riotti, Samantha Sheradsky, Jeanne Piquet-Viaux, Sharif Tawachi, Natassia Akil, Daniela Bernal, Lia Williams, Stephanie Bailey, Lucia Nuñez-Martinez, Gabriella Dotres, and Eric Verbeeck. Not pictured: Alexandra DuBearn.
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| Science in Action |
"Tell me and I'll forget. Show me, and I may not remember.
Involve me, and I'll understand." Native American Saying
 
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| Spirit Week |
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"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm"
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Everyone's favorite time of year...Student Council's Spirit Week! This year the themes included "Hawaiian Day" "Twin Day" "Favorite Character Day" and "Pajama Day"
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| Halloween Fun |
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"I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than
be crowded on a velvet cushion." ~ Henry David Thoreau
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| Field Trips |
"Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind" ~ Seneca
On November 4, 2011, the Elementary Class ventured to the University of Miami campus to visit the Lowe Art Museum. The students enjoyed the art world while learning about artists and their mediums with Ms. Hope, our lovely docent.
On December 2, 2011, the Middle School and High School classes enjoyed a day sailing on the Biscayne Bay. With the guidance of our beloved, Mr. F and a team from Sail Laser, the students not only enjoyed the beauty of Miami's natural wonders, but also learned sailing skills as well as about the endangered ecosystem.
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| Painting in Nature on the Bay |
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As the grand finale and conclusion of the first after-school painting in Nature Class series at MCA, our young artists went to the Coconut Grove Sailing Club for hands-on experience in front of the bay.
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La Plume Awards
Photos
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ABC Channel 10 News Anchor Laurie Jennings gave the keynote address to the student writers and winners at the MCA Academy
La Plume Awards on November 18.
Jennings was also a judge of the writing competition.
 
Grand Prize Winner Massimo Tarridas autographs his published work for fans. |
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| Looking Forward |
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12/16~Guest Speaker
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12/16~Secret Santa Exchange
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12/19~Holiday Begins
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01/03~Classes Resume
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1/9-1/13 OPEN HOUSE from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
to visit the school and meet the Principal,
Ms. Acosta
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Friday, January 20 Meet Gold Medal Olympic Sailor Magnus Liljedahl
(Sydney Olympiad)
Open house at 5 pm
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2/6-2/10 OPEN HOUSE from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm to visit the school and meet the Principal,
Ms. Acosta
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February 15
Re-enrollment Deadline
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| Birthdays |
JUNE
10th ~ Athena Trouillot
11th ~ Mr. David Furer
JULY
4th ~ Samantha Sheradsky
16th ~ Daniela Bernal
26th ~ Isabella Dotres
AUGUST
20th ~ Ms. Lara Jonasson
SEPTEMBER
25th ~ Ms. Adrienne Curson
OCTOBER
7th ~ Natassia Akil
21st ~ Gabrielle Pica Koenig
22nd ~Ms. Elyssa Perez
NOVEMBER
9th ~ Sharif Tawachi
30th ~ Mrs. Ana Roloff
DECEMBER
17th ~Luciano Oliveira
26th ~Lucia Nuñez Martiniez
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| Inspirational Note |
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.
~ Albert Einstein |
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