Dear MGA Parents and Families,
As we begin planning for the upcoming school year, we are asking families to notify us if their child will not be returning to MGA next year.
Who this applies to:
If your student will be withdrawing at the end of the current school year, please complete the withdrawal process by June 16th, 2026.
Withdrawal Process:
Complete the withdrawal form: [Withdrawl Form]
Notify the school office at: [Nicole Bridges - bridgesni@monarchacademy.org]
Ensure all required records and any outstanding items are addressed
Providing this information in a timely manner helps us with class placement, staffing, and ensuring a smooth transition for all students.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us at 301-886-8646 or the email above.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
Sincerely,
Nicole C. Bridges
Registrar Secretary
dismissalchange@monarchacademy.org
Bus F (1586) has left campus to run it's regular route. Please call 877-498-4446 with questions or concerns.
Hello MGA Families,
Bus F will be late this afternoon. We will send a message when bus 1586 leaves MGA to run the bus F route. Please call 877-498-4446 with any questions or concerns.
Bus F will be late this afternoon. We will send a message when bus 1586 leaves MGA to run the bus F route. Please call 877-498-4446 with any questions or concerns.
Hello MGA Families!
As we look ahead to the next school year, we’re excited to invite members of our school community to get involved. Our PTA is now accepting nominations for all board positions to serve 2-year terms (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028). Please see the attached handout for a quick overview with the full details and position descriptions listed below.
• President
• Vice President
• Recording Secretary
• Corresponding Secretary
• Treasurer
Nomination: To nominate yourself or an MGA adult, please submit a 200-word statement introducing yourself and why you should be in the role to PTANominationCommittee@mgapta.org. The deadline to submit nominations is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 8:00 pm.
Eligibility: To be eligible, nominees must have a current MGA PTA membership (can be paid any time prior to election). To join or renew your membership, click the following: https://www.mgapta.org/membership
Elections will take place at the Tuesday, May 19, 2026 general body meeting.
Position Descriptions
President
The president shall: a. preside at every general, board of directors, and executive committee meeting of this local PTA/PTSA; b. coordinate the work of the officers and committees of this local PTA/PTSA in order that the purposes may be promoted; c. be a member ex officio of all committees except the nominating committee; d. review bank statements monthly, and sign and date; e. represent this PTA/PTSA at all council meetings or send an alternate; and, f. perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by this local PTA/PTSA or by the board of directors.
Vice President
The vice president(s) shall: a. act as aide(s) to the president; b. in their designated order perform the duties of the president in the absence or inability of that officer to serve; and, c. perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by this local PTA/PTSA or by the board of directors.
Recording Secretary
The secretary(s) shall (if more than one, one must be the recording secretary, and provide separate job descriptions): a. record the minutes of every general, board of directors, and executive committee meeting of this local PTA/PTSA; b. be prepared to read the records of the previous meeting; c. file all records; d. have a current copy of the bylaws; e. maintain a current membership list; and f. perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by this local PTA/PTSA or by the board of directors.
Corresponding Secretary
The Corresponding Secretary shall: a. file all official letters and correspondence of the MGA PTA; b. maintain a current membership list; and c. perform such other duties as prescribed by these bylaws, assigned by this PTA, or board of directors; and d. assume the responsibilities of the Recording Secretary in the event of her/his absence or inability to serve.
Treasurer
The treasurer shall: a. have custody of all funds of this local PTA/PTSA; b. keep a full and accurate account of funds, receipts, and expenditures including reconciliation of the bank statement each month; c. make disbursements as authorized by the president or board of directors of this local PTA/PTSA in accordance with the budget adopted by this local PTA/PTSA; d. have checks or vouchers signed by two people, the treasurer and one other authorized officer; e. review, sign, and date bank statements monthly, obtaining review, signature, and date from the president and one member of the board of directors who is not a signatory on the account(s); f. present a written financial statement at every general, board of directors, and executive committee meeting, and at other times when requested by the board of directors; g. maintain such books of account and records as to conform to the requirements of these bylaws; h. prepare and file all necessary tax forms, submitting a copy to Free State PTA within thirty (30) days of filing; i. make a full report before the newly elected officers assume their duties; j. present an annual report of the financial condition of the organization to the membership; k. submit a proposed annual budget to the board of directors and general membership for approval; l. have the account(s) examined, at the close of the fiscal year and upon change of treasurer, by an auditor or a financial review committee of not less than three (3) persons who, satisfied that the treasurer’s report is correct, shall sign a statement of that fact at the end of their report. An auditor or a financial review committee shall be selected by the board of directors at least thirty (30) days before the new officers assume their duties; m. report the findings of the annual financial review to the board of directors and submit a copy to Free State PTA within the timeframe specified by the Local Standards of Affiliation; and, n. perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by this local PTA/PTSA or by the board of directors.
Good Morning MGA Families,
Click the link to this week's MFM. As always it includes information for upcoming school and community events, useful links, answers to many of your questions and fun photos from the previous week. Give it look.
Take care,
MGA Staff
Bus A (1095) has left campus to run it's regular route. If you have any questions or concerns please call 877-498-4446.
Hello Bus A families. The bus will be late this afternoon. We will send a message when bus A (1095) leaves to run it's route. If you have any questions or concerns please call 877-498-4446
Bus I (1584) and bus A (1095) have left to run their regular routes. If you have any questions or concerns please call the bus hotline 877-498-4446.
Hello MGA bus I and A families will be late this afternoon. We will send an update when both buses leave campus to run their routes. If you have any questions or concerns please call the bus hotline 877-498-4446
Bus 1095 has left campus to run bus A's regular route.
Good morning bus A families. The bus will be late dropping off today. We will send a message when bus 1095 leaves to run bus A's route.
MGA's Got Talent!
Go to THIS LINK for permission for your child to attend the in-person talent show audition on Thursday, April 30th. 2:45-4:30pm
Please consider submitting a video audition if at all possible so we have time to view all of the talent at MGA. Submissions are due Wednesday, April 29th-midnight
Save the date Monarchs for Reading Night!
May 7th 5pm-6:30pm
May 7th 5pm-6:30pm
Good Morning MGA Families,
Click the link to this week's MFM. As always it includes information for upcoming school and community events, useful links, answers to many of your questions and fun photos from the previous week. Give it look.
Take care,
MGA Staff
Joe Bigsby, a STEM teacher at Magothy River Middle School, tonight was named the 2026 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The announcement came before a crowd of more than 700 people at the culmination of the 40th annual Excellence in Education Awards held at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills.
Bigsby has taught Anne Arundel County Public Schools students since 2018 and has spent the entirety of that time at Magothy River Middle School. During that time, he has built a reputation as a dynamic educator with a passion for student connection and innovation.
For more about Bigsby and all those honored at this year’s event, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2843645.
Bigsby has taught Anne Arundel County Public Schools students since 2018 and has spent the entirety of that time at Magothy River Middle School. During that time, he has built a reputation as a dynamic educator with a passion for student connection and innovation.
For more about Bigsby and all those honored at this year’s event, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2843645.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has been presented with a recommended 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.
The Board is scheduled to vote on adoption of the calendar at its May 6, 2026, meeting. It approved a calendar for the 2026-2027 school year in December.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2842340.
The Board is scheduled to vote on adoption of the calendar at its May 6, 2026, meeting. It approved a calendar for the 2026-2027 school year in December.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2842340.
MGA’s Got Talent Video Audition Due Sunday, April 26th Go to THIS LINK
Our Junior International Thespian Society Troupe 89737 is hosting a talent show on Thursday, May 21st 6pm-8pm. If you plan to audition, please prepare a 1-5 minute video recording of your talent show performance. If you would like to perform with a friend(s), film your video together and submit one video for your whole group. You can sing a song you like, dance, play an instrument, show us a gymnastics routine, do some magic tricks, tell jokes, or whatever you think would be fun to perform for an audience.
Rehearsals will be on Mondays beginning on May 4th. Our final rehearsal will be on Tuesday, May 19th. Show us your best and have fun!
We will have in-person auditions for students that are unable to submit a video on Monday, April 27th 2:45-4:30. We strongly encourage you to submit a video audition so that we have time to watch everyone’s audition. Here is a link to a permission slip for the in-person auditions on Monday, April 27th.
Talent Show in Person Permission Slip
Bus D (1578) has left MGA to run it's regular route. If you have any questions or concerns please call 877-498-4446
Bus J has left MGA to run it's regular route. If you have any questions or concerns please call 877-498-4446
Bus F has left MGA to run it's normal route. If you have any questions or concerns please call the bus hotline 877-498-4446.