April 7, 2022
from Renee Wright, Lower School Director
MPA Book Festival
The Mounds Park Academy Book Festival has been a cherished event over many years. The purpose of the book festival is to foster the joy and love of reading for all ages. Funds raised from book purchases go toward supporting the MPA library and directly impact students. This event is sponsored by the MPA Parents Association in conjunction with faculty and staff.
On Tuesday, April 5 Lower School students participated in the book festival kick-off assembly to begin the celebration. The assembly was hosted by Renee Wright, Nancy Lage, and Michelle Mick, member of the MPA Parents Association and book festival organizer. Each student was presented with a book festival bookmark with information for families.
The theme of the book festival is “superheroes.” Students were reminded that they are all superheroes and their superpowers can change the world. A brand-new book was shared with students entitled, “Our World is a Family,” by Miry Whitehill and Jennifer Jackson. The message shared in the book is that the world is one big family and everyone must be welcomed. We can use our superpowers to make others feel welcome.
A follow-up assignment in classrooms encouraged students to think about our MPA family and what makes it so special. Students were reminded that people move from different places and start a new school and they need to know there is a place for them. Students created welcome cards for the new students who will attend MPA next fall.
Below you will find some of the special activities that students will enjoy over the next two weeks of the book festival from April 5-17.
- New books can be ordered online from Usborne and Valley Bookseller
- Used book sale in the Atrium daily from 7:45-8:30 AM
- Online stories, poems, and songs in the evening (password: panther)
- Pajama Day on Friday, April 8
- D.E.A.R. time on April 12 (bring books to school for this fun event)
- Prizes all week during lunch
- Superhero displays in the library window
There are also some fun events planned for parents.
- MPA Book Club discussing Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel on April 14 at 6:30 PM in the library with Dr. Hudson.
Coming Soon: Grandparents & Special Friends Day
We welcome grandparents and friends to MPA on the morning of Wednesday, April 27 for Grandparents and Special Friends Day. Guests will have the opportunity to visit classrooms and see what happens at MPA on a daily basis. Students will share their school experience with pride! Please stay tuned for more information from our Development Office.
Dates To Remember
April 5-17: MPA Book Festival
April 13: CHAMP Assembly (Students should wear CHAMP shirts.)
April 14: Dr. Hudson’s Book Club 6:30 in the library (All are welcome!)
April 27: Grandparents and Special Friends Day
April 29: No Classes
